July 12, 2019
Newcastle Hosts Police Day in the Park
When you see the King County Sheriff's Office Guardian One helicopter hovering over Newcastle on July 20, don't be alarmed. It's just here to join the fun at Newcastle's Police Day in the Park. We hope you'll join us from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake Boren Park to interact with police officers and explore specialized King County Sheriff’s Office resources, including the marine, SWAT and air support units.

Attendees will also get to visit with police K9s and meet Bellevue firefighters. The Newcastle Police Department will host a bike rodeo during the event. Our officers will teach kids how to safely maneuver their bicycles and watch out for hazards.

The main Lake Boren parking lot will be CLOSED to general parking during this event. It will remain blocked off for handicapped and reserved parking ONLY. Event parking is available on the waterline trail just west of Lake Boren Park.
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Community News
Earthquake Rattles Washington
Did you feel our little wake up call just before 3 this morning? People across the region felt the 4.6 magnitude earthquake today. There aren't any immediate reports of damage, but it's a great reminder that we live in an area prone to such natural disasters, so it's best to prepare now before disaster strikes.

The Department of Emergency Management has tips on their website to ensure you're disaster ready: https://mil.wa.gov/preparedness
Traffic Impacts on Coal Creek Parkway
A Message from King County:

Motorists and cyclists using Coal Creek Parkway between Bellevue and Newcastle should expect temporary traffic impacts. While construction on the Coal Creek Trunk sewer upgrade isn’t expected to begin until 2022, crews must begin to prepare the area.

Work will occur 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, July 15-26. 

Southbound Coal Creek Parkway will be reduced to one lane around the work area. Motorists and bicyclists may experience delays. During the project, people should expect equipment in the roadway and noise from equipment, which may be parked on the shoulder overnight when not in use. Drivers are asked to drive slowly, follow posted signs and watch for pedestrians, bicyclists and workers.
Road Alert: Paving Work
We wanted to alert you about some paving work through our Pavement Management Program, which provides funds for repair, rehabilitation and/or overlay of the City’s streets. Please note that these are subject to change based on weather and contractor obligations:

— Monday 7/15 Grinding work begins on SE 79th Pl (1 day of work)

— Tuesday 7/16 Paving work begins on SE 79th Pl (1 day of work)

— Tuesday 7/16 Grinding work begins on SE 74th St (1 day of work)

— Wednesday 7/17 Paving work begins on SE 74th St (1 day of work)
Newcastle Seeking Volunteers
We're looking for plenty of volunteers to help ensure community events like Police Day in the Park and Newcastle Days run smoothly!

Explore the current volunteer needs at the link below and contact Community Activities Commissioner Patti Magers at  pattim@newcastlewa.gov to get involved!

We're especially looking for volunteers to help us manage parking at Police Day in the Park. Get in touch with Commissioner Magers as soon as possible if you can help! We truly appreciate it!
Register Your Neighborhood for National Night Out
Newcastle will join cities across the country in celebrating National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6. NNO is celebrated with neighborhood block parties, often visited by local law enforcement. It's an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Newcastle Police officers will stop by neighborhood events that are pre-registered with Police Chief Jason Houck. Email Chief Houck at jason.houck@kingcounty.gov   to ensure officers know about your community gathering. In the email, provide the location, the estimated number of attendees and an event time frame.
Newcastle Concerts in the Park
Newcastle's summer lineup continues with our four-part Concerts in the Park series. Enjoy live music under the summer sun at Lake Boren Park! Food vendors are available starting at about 6:30 p.m. and all concerts go from 7-8:30 p.m. Tastyz will sell shaved ice and kettle corn and Newcastle Kiwanis will sell ice cream. 

2019 Concerts in the Park Lineup
— July 17: The Kings of Hollywood (Eagles tribute)
— July 24: Shaggy Sweet (pop/rock)
— July 31: Aaron Crawford (country/rock)
— Aug. 6: Steve Kelly and Cherry Cherry (Neil Diamond tribute)

Parking for our summer concerts series is available on the waterline trail above the park. Newcastle will also be selling special 25th anniversary T-shirts at the City booth. The T-shirts feature a special logo commemorating the City’s silver anniversary. Show your community pride and pick one up for $10 at any of Newcastle’s summer events. Cash only, please.
Read about the latest police happenings in our Newcastle Police Blotter. In this edition, Police Chief Jason Houck makes an important plea to our community: "STOP LEAVING VALUABLES IN YOUR CARS!"

The Newcastle City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Transportation Improvement Program. The TIP is a six-year planning document that guides future Newcastle transportation projects. Come offer your input!

The Newcastle City Council reviewed strategies to address the budget’s fiscal gap. They also made amendments to the City's tree-fee-in-lieu regulations.

Join the team here at Newcastle City Hall! The City of Newcastle is now seeking applicants for a Development Services Coordinator. Apply today!

Story times, arts programs and more! Here's what's happening at the Newcastle Library during the month of July.

Did you know that Aegis Gardens offers FREE community tai chi classes, ping pong matches, yoga classes and much more?

Photos of the Week
Thank you to the 5,000+ who joined us at Lake Boren Park for Fourth on the Lake. It was a beautiful day and we hope you had a great time!
Prior to the fireworks, we held our inaugural community softball game at Risdon Middle School. The Newcastle Softball Classic drew a tremendous turnout, both on the field and in the stands. The Revolutionaries (pictured below) picked up the win over the Miners. We had such a blast, we’re planning on doing another game on Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. Email christinac@newcastlewa.gov if you want to participate in this new community tradition!
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