December 22, 2009

As part of the Woodland Park Zoo’s ongoing program to enrich the lives of their animals, the animals are enjoying a Winter Celebration.  During this celebration – which runs this week and next – grizzlies, tigers, penguins and others get holiday-themed treats like wreaths trimmed with fish or trees decked with ornamental fruit and other favorite snacks (like

December 22, 2009

Beginning this Thursday, December 24, through Friday, January 1, Metro Transit will operate on a reduced bus schedule.  This is due to the fact that Metro typically sees 20-40 percent fewer weekday riders during the holidays.  The schedule changes are as follows through next week: Thursday, December 24, and Monday-Thursday, December 28-31 – Reduced Weekday Schedule Friday, December

December 21, 2009

The Fremont Chamber of Commerce has awarded Virginia Swanson the Big Bertha Landes Award, which recognizes “women who take charge and take action”.  For more than 25 years Swanson has chaired the City of Seattle’s Special Events Committee which is made up of City department representatives, as well as citizens.  The committee’s job is to “review

December 21, 2009

For those who like to put off until tomorrow what you can do today, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce has the perfect event for you.  Tomorrow, December 22, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. the Chamber has organized the annual Fremont Shopping Spree and Pub Crawl.  Everyone is encouraged to shop, eat and drink local as you scramble to cross off

December 18, 2009

The longest night of the year, Winter Solstice, is this weekend and Friends of Fremont Peak Park are once again celebrating with a procession of lights and music.  Everyone is invited to join the parade or watch and enjoy on Sunday, December 20 at 4 p.m. This is picture from last year’s event. (Photo by D.C.