The Seattle Traveler

Details:  A photo from last weekend’s Summer Solstice parade in Fremont.

Photo credit: flickr; ©2008, Mark Atwood (used with permission)
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Catch a movie beneath the stars starting this Saturday night, at the Fremont Outdoor Movies.
Singles, families and couple set up viewing sites, bring seating that ranges from camping equipment to couches from the living room.  Theme nights add in the twist of costumes and prizes, and some special entertainment provided by the cast of Jet City Improv. 
Seating is general admission, with the front third of the lot reserved for low back chairs.  Wacky seating is encouraged, but you will be directed behind the lower back seats.
You can bring in your own food and beverages, but alcohol is not …read more

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The quirky community of Fremont, often referred to as the People’s Republic of Fremont, is home to the Troll that lives under the bridge, and is also home to a 16 foot bronze sculpture of Lenin. 
The statue was constructed by Emil Venkov, a Bulgarian sculptor, who portrayed Lenin a revolutionary surrounded by guns and flames.  The statue was originally erected in Lenin’s Square in Czechoslovakia in 1988.  After the fall of Communism in that country, the statue was removed from the Square.
A Seattle area English teacher, Lewis Carpenter, was teaching English in Czechoslovakia and found the statue in …read more

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If you are looking for women’s contemporary clothing and accessories, in a boutique setting, Flit Boutique in Fremont may be your kind of place.
The cozy boutique specializes in trendy new duds and accessories, primarily from West Coast designers.  Women who love fun and flirty clothes are sure to find something from among the many collections carried, some exclusive to Flit.  Local artwork is sprinkled around the shop, rotated monthly, and it is for sale as well.  Flit accepts all major credit cards.
Flit holds quarterly fashion shows (get on the mailing list to receive announcements) showing off their seasonal fashions, …read more

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