Nov. 20, 2017
News from 
Newcastle City Hall
Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
The City of Newcastle wishes you a safe and happy Thanksgiving! City Hall will be closed Nov. 23-24 in observance of the holiday. 

 Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving when there is a lot of activity and people at home. The National Fire Protection Association offers a few safety tips so you can enjoy time with your loved ones and keep yourself and your family safer from fire.
Newcastle City Council Agenda | Nov. 21, 2017

The Newcastle City Council will devote nearly its entire Nov. 21 meeting to the 2018 budget. During that meeting, the council is expected to make a decision regarding the 2018 property tax levy.

Newcastle Police Beat

The Newcastle Police Beat features selected crime reports from across the city. 

The Police Beat is released in this email newsletter, published a few days before every City Council meeting. Don't miss an issue and sign up to receive it at http://bit.ly/NewcastleNewsletter.

This Newcastle Police Beat covers the Nov. 3-19 timeframe. 

You're Invited: Newcastle Fruit & Produce Hosts Tree Lighting

The Newcastle Fruit & Produce stand will host its annual  tree lighting event  on Saturday, Nov. 25. The entire community is invited to take pictures with Santa, munch on free appetizers and hot drinks from the Newcastle business community and much more.

Festivities start at 6:30 p.m., while the tree lighting takes place at 7:30 p.m. at 13013 Newcastle Way.
Read City Council Meeting Recaps

Can't make it to a council meeting? Meeting audio is posted the next day online here. You can also read council meeting roundups, which debuted in October.

Donate to the Newcastle Food Drive

Newcastle city staff members are partnering with Northwest Harvest to host a community food drive this November. You're invited to join the cause and make a difference for families in need in the Newcastle area. Bring donations of non-perishable foods, baby formula and diapers to the collection box located on the first-floor lobby at Newcastle City Hall.

Thanks to all who have already donated! See a full list of suggested donation items here.
Save the Date: Upcoming Library Events

Can you believe the Newcastle Library is already 5 years old? The library is planning a full day of activities to celebrate on Saturday, Dec. 2. Learn more here.

The Friends of the Newcastle Library group is also back with its annual holiday book sale Dec. 1-2. You're invited to browse hundreds of books for all ages in a wide-ranging selection of genres. The sales go from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. Proceeds support library programs and outreach.
YMCA Giving Tree Program Starts Nov. 24

The YMCA kicks off its sponsored community service project called "The Giving Tree" this week. The YMCA collects wishlists from families who otherwise may not have much hope of receiving gifts for the holidays. A display located at the Coal Creek Family YMCA will offer tags to provide a family with gifts this holiday season. The Giving Tree program begins on Nov. 24 and ends on Sunday, Dec. 17. Sponsor a child and donate today!
Scouts Volunteer to Collect Trash

A special thanks to members of  Boy Scout Troop 499  for volunteering to pick up trash across the city! The group collected more than a dozen bags full of garbage on one Saturday.


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