Honoring Our Past | Shaping Our Future

In September 2019, the City of Newcastle will celebrate its 25th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, on the 25th of each month, we release a special anniversary edition of the Newsletter from Newcastle City Hall, featuring special projects, events and photos. The goal is to celebrate Newcastle, while showcasing and offering unique community activities each month.

Newcastle Summer Events Fourth of July

Mark your calendars and get ready for a fun summer with the City of Newcastle! The annual slate of summer events kicks off in July with the City’s annual Fourth on the Lake celebration. Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, food and music at Lake Boren Park. Fourth on the Lake Thursday, July 4 6 p.m. Food Vendors Arrive 8 p.m. Soul Siren Performs 10 p.m. Fireworks Show Wondering how the fireworks show all comes together? Interested in the science behind fireworks? This year, the show's pyrotechnicians will again share a behind-the-scenes look into their work. The professional crew from Alpha Pyrotechnics will answer your burning fireworks questions prior to the show. Fireworks are banned in the City. We’re asking people to respect the ban and come enjoy the Fourth with your friends and neighbors at Lake Boren Park! Call the police non-emergency number (206-296-3311) to report illegal firework activity.

Summer Events Newcastle Softball Classic

New this year! Prior to the fireworks celebrations, join us as we hold our very first community softball game on the Fourth of July. The Newcastle Softball Classic will take place at 2 p.m. at Risdon Middle School. Dust off that glove and grab your bat. Everyone is welcome. Practices are underway now! Contact christinac@newcastlewa.gov if you're interested in participating.

Summer Events Concerts in the Park

The City’s summer lineup continues with its four-part Concerts in the Park series. All concerts go from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lake Boren Park. Get your fill of shaved ice, ice cream and kettle corn as you listen to music under the summer sun. Concerts in the Park July 17: The Kings of Hollywood (Eagles Tribute Band) July 24: Shaggy Sweet (Pop/Rock) July 31: Aaron Crawford (Country/Rock) Aug. 7: Cherry Cherry (Neil Diamond Tribute Band)

Summer Events Newcastle Days

Last but not least, preparations are well underway for the annual Newcastle Days celebration on Sept. 6-7 at Lake Boren Park. This year is set to be extra special as the City commemorates its 25th anniversary. Expect to see a wide range of old favorites such as the parade, car show and pony rides, with plenty of new exciting activities mixed in! Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and Newcastle resident, Alan White is the headlining performer on Sept. 7. The legendary drummer and his band will entertain with progressive rock and soulful vocals, including some of White’s memorable material with Yes and John Lennon. Calling all performers! We’re seeking Newcastle-area performance groups to take the Newcastle Days stage throughout the day. Whether it’s a dance routine, a demonstration, a group ensemble performance or something else, we want to hear from you! Contact christinac@newcastlewa.gov if you’re interested! Newcastle Days organizers are working hard to make this 25th anniversary event one to remember. We’ll post additional information on newcastlewa.gov as the festival gets closer.

25th Anniversary Poster Contest

Calling all Newcastle artists! We’re seeking your vision, creativity and skill to create a special poster honoring the City of Newcastle’s 25th anniversary. The 2019 City of Newcastle Poster Contest provides residents the chance to have their art displayed as part of the City’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Entries should reflect the theme Honoring Our Past, Shaping our Future.  The contest is open to Newcastle residents of all ages! Submissions are due June 10. CONTEST RULES Submitted artwork must incorporate the text below to be eligible: — City of Newcastle — 25th Anniversary — 1994 - 2019 — Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future Size of entry must be 11” x 17” or have an aspect ratio of 1.54:1. Orientation may be landscape or portrait. The artwork may use any medium (painting, drawing, photography, digital art, etc.) as long as it is two-dimensional. Required text should be easily read. Visit newcastlewa.gov/poster to view full contest rules and learn about submission requirements. Contact kimv@newcastlewa.gov with questions.

Trail of the Month Coal Creek Trail

Start your hike at the YMCA trail at the back of the Y parking lot. Within .1 miles you’ll find yourself in the lush surroundings of the Coal Creek Trail. Along your way, you’ll discover wooden bridges and waterfalls as well as information kiosks that will help you learn about the railroad and coal mining activities that took place here from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s. Wander further down the gently rolling trail and find the cement footing that was the base that turned locomotives. With canopied views throughout, it’s a great day for families, trail runners, history buffs and avid hikers.   Trail maps and additional photos and information can be found on the Newcastle Trails website  👉 newcastletrails.org .

#ThrowbackThursday

In honor of the City's anniversary, each  #ThrowbackThursday  we're posting photos from the past 25 years on our social media channels! If you have photos you'd like to contribute, email them to christinac@newcastlewa.gov ! Follow us on our social media accounts: ‌ ‌ ‌

Concerts in the Park (2007)

Fourth of July (2008)

Newcastle Days (2007)

Newcastle Days (2007)

Newcastle Days (2007)

Photos Courtesy of the City of Newcastle

May 25, 2019 City of Newcastle |  newcastlewa.gov   The anniversary editions of the Newcastle email newsletter are produced in partnership with the city's volunteer Community Activities Commission. The main Newcastle email newsletter is still published the Friday before every regular City Council meeting. Learn more about the newsletter, see an archive of past newsletters and sign up to receive it at newcastlewa.gov/newsletters .