Jan. 3, 2020
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You're Invited:
Reception Welcoming New Councilmembers
You are cordially invited to help us welcome the newest Newcastle City Councilmembers at a reception during the Jan. 7 regular meeting! Join us as newly-elected Councilmembers Tony Ventrella, Ariana Sherlock, Tom J. Griffin, and re-elected Councilmember Linda Newing take their Oaths of Office. The Council will also elect a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor during the first meeting of the year.
Community News
Troop 499 to Recycle Trees on Saturday
Troop 499 is again recycling trees as a summer camp fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 4. Residents should place their Christmas tree out on the curb by 8 a.m. Saturday. Troop 499 will have trucks and trailers circulating through the neighborhoods to pick up the trees throughout the day.

Donations for this service are appreciated. The scouts recommend a check to Troop 499. Attach it to the tree or mail your donation in the addressed envelope included with the flyer the Scouts distributed throughout neighborhoods.
Jersey Mike's Comes to Newcastle
Jersey Mike’s Subs sandwich shop is coming to Newcastle. The City will welcome our community’s newest eatery during a special grand-opening celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 8. City leaders will assist in the ribbon-cutting ceremony to take place at 9:55 a.m. before the restaurant officially opens to customers at 10 a.m. 

The new restaurant, located at 6920 Coal Creek Parkway SE in the former ZoeYogurt location, is circulating 10,000 coupons throughout the community offering a free regular sub for a minimum $2 contribution to Newport High School and Newcastle Elementary School. Customers must have a coupon to be eligible. 
City Leaders to Speak at Chamber Luncheon
Newcastle City Manager Rob Wyman and the soon-to-be-elected Mayor are the guest speakers at the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce's Jan. 8 luncheon. City Manager Wyman will share general Newcastle news and updates. He'll also introduce the new Mayor. We'll find out who the new Mayor is after he or she is elected the night before!

The luncheon goes from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Tapatio Mexican Grill. The cost is $22 for Chamber members and first time visitors, or $27 for all others.
Submit Your Nominations for 2020 Diamond Awards
The 2020 Newcastle Chamber of Commerce Diamond Awards honoring exemplary community members is set for March 12 at The Golf Club at Newcastle. Diamond Award recipients demonstrate dedication, integrity and caring, with a passion for Newcastle and its community members. Know someone who is worthy? Show your appreciation by nominating them for a Diamond Award. Nominations are due by February 21, 2020, in the following categories: Business, Customer Service, Education, Dennis Yarnell Inspiration, Jim Price Community Leadership and Youth.
January Newcastle Library Calendar
Welcome to a new year and a new month! From a class on better cell phone photography to a senior boot camp series, there's a lot happening at the Newcastle Library in January. Click the button below to view this month's calendar of events.
Upcoming Events
— Jan. 7: Newcastle City Council meeting (6 p.m. Special Meeting, 7 p.m. Regular Meeting at Newcastle City Hall)

— Jan. 8: Community Activities Commission meeting (6:30 p.m. Special Meeting, 7 p.m. Regular Meeting at Newcastle City Hall)

— Jan. 15: Attention middle and high school students! Help the Newcastle Library and the City of Newcastle create the programs, services and events you want to see during Newcastle Youth Community Engagement's monthly meeting! (6:30 p.m. at the Newcastle Library)

For a full listing of calendar events and meetings, visit newcastlewa.gov/calendar
Editor's Note: The Newcastle Police Blotter is on hiatus this week, but don't worry, it will be back in future editions. Thanks for reading!
Photo of the Week
Coming to a Newcastle park near you (if it hasn’t already)…NEW PARK SIGNS!

Newcastle’s 17 parks will finally share consistent signage, uniting our community’s jewel of a park system under one design. Under the current conditions, some parks have green entry signs, others have developer-designed signs absent of regulatory information, and some don’t have any signage. City maintenance staff will continue installing the new signs at each park throughout the month of January.
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