June 9, 2011

Fremont’s Solstice Parade is approaching and there’s lots of things still to do, plan for and, of course, paint. The Fremont Art Council is still on the lookout or donated materials to help them build their floats, artwork and other items for the parade. While cash donations help us buy supplies and materials for the

June 9, 2011

Things seem to have calmed down recently but there was a time about 2-3 months ago when walking to PCC was a lot like navigating an obstacle course. The obstacles, it felt like, were the never-ending deluge of street canvassers, clipboard-toters and donation-seekers that seemed perpetually lined up, just waiting to chat with you. Now,

June 8, 2011

Thought it might be a good time to check in with two of Fremont’s most-anticipated new stores. In Upper Fremont/Fremont Village/Whatever You Call It, Miles James is bringing his spin on the butcher shop to town with Dot’s Delicatessen. Originally slated for a spring opening, James told us he “trying to be open before the

June 8, 2011

Susie Jarvis, the owner of Ballard’s Vintage Closet, has opened a second store, Vintage Angel, at 3519 B Fremont Place N in Fremont. The Seattle Times has a great rundown of the new shop, which features “funky, affordable fashion, to boot — both vintage and Susie’s very own line (designed with Ginger Smith) of flirty

June 6, 2011

The annual Fremont 5K & Briefcase Relay is coming up on Friday, June 10th at 6:00 p.m. If you’re not familiar with the Briefcase Relay, teams consist of 5 people who each run one kilometer of the 5K course while dressed from the waist up in business attire. Each team must carry a briefcase that