Aug. 3, 2018
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Newcastle Days 2018
This year, Newcastle Days will be bigger and better than ever! Bookmark  newcastlewa.gov/newcastledays  and check back often as we unveil additional details about Newcastle Days 2018 throughout the month of August!
Community News
Summer Movie Night is Aug. 15
Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars on the big screen at Lake Boren Park. Join us on Aug. 15 as we show the movie  A Wrinkle in Time  and screen the winning entries from the city's Teen Film Contest! Admission is free!

The short films from the Teen Film Contest will be shown before  A Wrinkle in Time . The screenings will start at dusk (about 8:30 p.m.). Tastyz will be on hand selling kettle corn and shaved ice starting at 7:30 p.m.

We hope to see you there!
Aegis Gardens Welcomes Bilingual Preschool
The  Chinese Information and Service Center  (CISC) Bilingual Preschool at Aegis Gardens is pleased to make Newcastle its home to better serve families living on the Eastside. Set to open its doors next month, this will be the first bilingual (English/Mandarin), intergenerational preschool in the Puget Sound region.

The CISC Bilingual Preschool is currently enrolling children ages 3 to 5 years old. There are full time (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and part-time spaces available. The community is invited to attend an open house on Monday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at the facility in Aegis Gardens. Learn more here .
Brick Monument Project Receives County Funds
Metropolitan King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn announced a Newcastle project to enhance the area surrounding the historical Newcastle brick monument will benefit from funds approved by the County Council as part of the Building for Culture program.

The $10,000 award will be used to create a park-like setting around the monument, complete with benches, landscaping, lighting and signage that explains the monument's history. Learn more here .
Photos: Newcastle Police Visit Kids at the Coal Creek Family YMCA
Newcastle Police Chief Jason Houck and Deputy Steve Kajihiro met with kids during a special visit to the Coal Creek Family YMCA in July! 

The Y invited the Newcastle Police Department to talk about important safety tips, since the facility’s Family Program was celebrating Police Appreciation Week. Chief Houck took the opportunity to answer questions and encourage the group of children to wear a helmet when riding a bike, look in all directions before crossing the street and more. View the photo gallery here .
City Council Roundup | July 17, 2018
The Newcastle City Council approved a new waste collection contract with Waste Management, an Overlake Urgent Care clinic is coming to Newcastle, the council discussed Surface Water Management fees and more news from the council's July 17 meeting.

The Newcastle Police Beat features selected crime reports from across the city. Note: This edition is longer to make up for the one missed in the previous newsletter. Read it here .
The Newcastle City Council's Aug. 7 meeting is canceled so everyone can attend National Night Out Against Crime festivities. The council will next hold a budget retreat at City Hall on Aug. 17.
Did you know the Newcastle stormwater system is made up of 50 miles of pipe, over 2,900 storm drains, and more than 100 facilities? Read all about the city's Stormwmater Management Division in the most recent edition of Newcastle Knows Clean Water here .
Soul Purpose, one of the top soul and classic rock bands in the Northwest, wraps up our 2018 Concerts in the Park series on Wednesday, Aug. 8. Join us from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lake Boren Park. Tastyz will be selling shaved ice, kettle corn and hot dogs. Thanks for a fun summer of concerts!
Ballots for the August Primary Election are due Aug. 7! This year, citizens can return their ballot through the mail without a stamp. Citizens can still choose to return their ballots at the Newcastle City Hall drop box. The drop box is open 24 hours a day and closes at 8 p.m. on Aug. 7.
Do you have a craft, product or information that you would like to showcase at Newcastle Days? The city is seeking general vendors for the Sept. 8 festival. Whether you're promoting artwork, an organization or selling goods, consider Newcastle Days! Get involved and learn more here .
Volunteering is a great way to have fun, give back and learn more about your community! This month, we shine the spotlight on current volunteer needs for Newcastle Days, the Friends of the Newcastle Library and a chance to help Newcastle Trails! Learn how to get involved here .
Did you know the Newcastle Police Department is now on social media? Follow them on Facebook and Twitter for updates, crime prevention tips, photos and more!

Twitter: @pdnewcastle
The Coal Creek Family YMCA will be closed for its annual facility improvement next week, but they'll be hosting several community classes at Lake Boren Park during that time. For more information visit their website here and follow their Facebook page here .
Did you notice the lanes exiting Coal Creek Village Shopping Center at 129th and Newcastle Way were recently re-striped? Thanks to our downtown retail partners for making this safety improvement. Drivers, please be sure to follow the markings!
Did you know that Aug. 8 is John Dulcich Day in the City of Newcastle? The longtime former mayor and councilmember was honored with a proclamation recognizing this day (his birthday), when he ended his tenure on the council last year. 
Interested in rocks and fossils? Ready to put your tinkering skills to the test? Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the ukulele? Never seen the Disney film Coco ? The Newcastle Library has you covered this August! View the library's calendar here .
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