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News from
Newcastle City Hall
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What's New?
Only Two Shows Remain in Newcastle Summer Concert Series
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There are just two shows left in Newcastle's Concerts in the Park series. Join us on Aug. 2 and 9 for live music, food and fun. All concerts go from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lake Boren Park.
Resonate Brewery + Pizzeria will be selling pizza at all remaining concerts. The Newport Hills eatery offers a choice of four whole pies and will have a booth at Lake Boren Park to take orders and process payments for the pizza.
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Aug. 1 Council Meeting Canceled, Budget Retreat is Aug. 4
The Newcastle City Council's Aug. 1 meeting is canceled so city staff and council members can attend National Night Out Against Crime festivities.
Does your neighborhood have plans for
National Night Out? Register your event ahead of time to ensure visits from our Newcastle Police Department.
Email your event details to Officer Devon Edwards at
[email protected].
On Aug. 4, the City Council will host its annual budget retreat at Newcastle City Hall (12835 Newcastle Way).
The retreat, which is a key step in setting the foundation for the 2018 budget, goes from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. City staff and council members will take a look at city revenue projections for the coming years, proposed expenditures and more. The public is welcome to attend, listen to discussions and learn about the budget process.
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Newcastle Police Beat Debuts
Today, we're introducing the Newcastle Police Beat, a blotter-type document featuring selected crime reports from across the city.
The Police Beat will be 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.
The first Newcastle Police Beat covers the July 2-25 timeframe.
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Newcastle Days is Sept. 8-9
Mark your calendars for the 2017 Newcastle Days celebration at Lake Boren Park! The fun officially kicks off Sept. 8 with a community talent show.
The main festival is Sept. 9, featuring food, vendors, live music, games and more.
Take advantage of opportunities to get involved now: We're currently seeking
volunteers and
registration is open for the car show!
We'll be updating the official Newcastle Days 2017 webpage throughout the month of August. Check back often to see what's in store for this year's event.
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U.S. Rep. Adam Smith to Speak in Newcastle
Congressman Adam Smith is scheduled to speak at the
Newcastle Chamber of Commerce's Aug. 9 luncheon. Dubbed as an "Update From the Hill," Smith will speak about the local economic forecast and take questions from luncheon attendees.
The lunch goes from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Tapatio Mexican Grill (6920 Coal Creek Parkway SE). Smith is expected to speak from 11:40 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. The luncheon cost is $22 for Chamber members and $27 for non-members. Pre-register here:
http://conta.cc/2vQX3qE.
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YMCA Hosts Free Yoga in the Park
You're invited to stretch your body, mind and soul at the Coal Creek Family YMCA's free Yoga in the Park this summer.
The hourlong sessions start at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Aug. 29 at Newcastle's Lake Boren Park (13058 SE 84th Way). The weekly gathering is free, open to the community and led by YMCA instructors.
Learn more about Yoga in the Park here.
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King County Road Alert: May Valley Road Closure
King County road crews closed a portion of Southeast May Valley Road for more than a month beginning on July 24.
The southeast corridor just outside Newcastle city limits will be closed between 148th Avenue Southeast and 164th Avenue Southeast. The work to construct a concrete box culvert will require a full 24/7 closure. The anticipated reopening date is 4 p.m. Sept. 1.
Learn more and see a full-size map of the closure on the King County Roads website at
http://bit.ly/2viA1rz.
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Volunteers Needed for Newcastle Fit Family Fun Run
The whole family is invited to the Newcastle Fit Family Fun Run at Lake Boren Park Aug. 5. The approximately 1.5-mile run/walk begins and ends at Lake Boren Park with activity and information stations along the way.
Volunteers are needed to help monitor the course, register participants, make buttons and more. Contact Wendy Kirchner at
[email protected] to get involved.
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Newcastle Library Hosts Special Events at Lake Boren Park
Don't miss these upcoming Newcastle Library events at Lake Boren Park:
Reading Party in the Park
1-3 p.m. Aug. 5
Bring your own blanket or lawn chair and favorite summer read and join us as we listen to soothing music that compliments the reading experience!
Historical Medieval Martial Arts - Knights of Veritas
11 a.m. to noon Aug. 12
Travel back in time to the middle ages with Knights of Veritas, and discover how personal combat really worked amongst the warrior elite. Featuring faithful replica swords and armor, authentic medieval artifacts, and more!
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New Distracted-Driving Law is in Effect
It's now against the law for Washington drivers to use handheld cell phones while they are driving. This includes all electronic devices, even tablets, laptops and video games. Tickets for driving while using handheld electronics will go on your record and be reported to your insurance provider.
"Put it away or pull over somewhere legal to take a call or read a text," urged Newcastle Police Chief Melinda Irvine.
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Return Ballots by Aug. 1
Reminder: 8 p.m. Aug. 1 is the deadline to return your ballot to the King County Elections drop box located outside Newcastle City Hall.
See what's on your ballot, explore other ways to submit your ballot and more on the King County Elections website
here
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Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing Starts July 29
A new area code is coming for western Washington.
The new area code, 564, will be available as numbers in the 360, 206, 253, and 425 area codes become exhausted.
Part of this roll out includes the implementation of mandatory 10-digit dialing for all western Washington area codes by July 29, 2017. This will require callers to dial all 10 digits of a telephone number, including area code, when making local calls.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
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425 Business: Newcastle's New Garden
425 Business magazine recently published a feature on Aegis Gardens, the
$50 million, 110-unit upscale residential community for seniors set to open in Newcastle later this year.
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