Longtime Councilmember John Dulcich is heading into his final month on the Newcastle City Council. Before he says goodbye, he's reflecting on his 20+ years serving the city he loves.
Join us when we honor Dulcich's contributions at the Dec. 5 Newcastle City Council meeting. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at Newcastle City Hall (12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200)
The Newcastle Police Beat features selected crime reports from across the city.
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This Newcastle Police Beat covers the Nov. 20-30 timeframe.
The eastbound lane closures on Newcastle Golf Club Road are about to come to an end. The corridor just east of the Coal Creek Family YMCA is expected to return to normal in mid-December. The steel plates will be removed and the road temporarily patched with asphalt.
Drivers should prepare for periodic lane closures on 116th Avenue Southeast between Southeast 80th and Southeast 82nd starting in early January and continuing through the first few months of 2018. An exact start date is not yet available, but the contractor will provide notification one week prior to the beginning of the work and we'll update our website once the date is finalized.
The Newcastle Library is kicking off December with a book sale and a big birthday bash. Join the library as it celebrates its 5th birthday:
11:30 a.m. - Fun by the Fireside Sing-Along Show, Presented by Elephant Umbrella (Mike Gervais and Lisa Taylor).
It might be cold outside but here's your chance to pretend you're enjoying hot cocoa and cozying up to an imaginary fire while singing and dancing along to memorable tunes about fall and winter.
12:30-2 p.m. - Backroom Secrets
Curious what goes on in the staff workroom? Take a 10 minute tour and find out! Tours are on the half hour (12:30, 1, 1:30, 2). Tours are limited to 10 people.
Did we mention there would be cake?! Stop in to decorate a cupcake with Chef Laurie Pfalzer. Each person may decorate one cupcake. Under 7 must be directly supervised by adult. While supplies last. Sponsored by Friends of the Newcastle Library
The YMCA kicked off its sponsored community service project called "The Giving Tree." 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 ends on Sunday, Dec. 17. Sponsor a child and donate today!
Holiday Safety Tips
The Newcastle Police Department wants to ensure your holiday season is a safe and happy one!
Click here for a few tips to protect yourself and your property from those Holiday Grinches.
Newcastle Commons Installs Historical Signs
Earlier this year, the city installed three interpretive historical signs (with more to come) that offer insight into Newcastle's rich history. The Newcastle Commons recently contributed to that effort, using the city's template to install additional historical signs near the Commons' Coal Creek Trailhead.
