Nov. 15, 2019
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Newcastle Hosts Community Food Drive
You can make a difference for families in need in the Newcastle area this holiday season! Join the cause and support the City of Newcastle's community food drive benefiting Northwest Harvest. Northwest Harvest requests shelf-stable foods that are low in sodium, sugar, and saturated fats.

Bring donations of non-perishable foods to the collection box located on the first-floor lobby at Newcastle City Hall (12835 Newcastle Way) through Dec. 17. The doors will remain open to the public from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Our goal is fill a minimum of five boxes to support our community!

SUGGESTED FOOD ITEMS

General food items:
• Canned protein (tuna, chicken, beans)
• Peanut butter (plastic jars are preferred)
• Canned fruit (low sugar)
• Canned vegetables (low sodium)
• Rice (white or brown)
• Whole grain pastas
• Boxed or canned meals with low salt, sugar, and saturated fats
• Shelf-stable milk or dairy alternative

Infant and baby foods:
• Baby formula or canned milk
• Baby food
• Infant cereal
Community News
City Council Meeting Roundup:
2020 Budget, Property Taxes & More
What's the main concern our officers hear from residents? Speeding and traffic complaints.

Police Chief Houck and members of the City Council hear you and hope to address this in the 2020 budget. Click the button below to read the latest news on the 2020 budget deliberations.
Newcastle Fruit and Produce Hosts Community Tree Lighting
Newcastle Fruit and Produce is hosting its community Tree Lighting event from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. They’ll light a 25-foot tree and enjoy a visit by carolers from the Liberty High School choir, Santa, his elves, and trusted reindeer companions Comet and Cupid. There will be a photo booth with Santa, hot cider, hot chocolate, and snacks to keep you warm. All ages are welcome.
Read about the latest police happenings in our Police Blotter. In this edition, Chief Houck says the Porch Pirates are out and offers a few tips to ensure your package gets to its intended destination safely.

The 2020 budget will again be the main focus at the Newcastle City Council’s Nov. 19 meeting. They'll continue to review and discuss the budget. Councilmembers will also discuss the draft fiscal sustainability plan.

Join the City of Newcastle at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, as we present a performance by cellist Gretchen Yanover at the Newcastle Library. Using her electric cello and loop sampler, Gretchen builds layers of sound to create beautiful instrumental atmospheres. Her music has been featured in film, dance and podcast soundtracks.
The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce welcomes guest speaker Justin Molloy to its 7:15 a.m. Nov. 20 quarterly breakfast series at Regency Newcastle. Justin will discuss how digital marketing can help businesses. Cost is $10 for non-members.

Photo of the Week
A sunny, chilly stroll along the Lake Boren Esplanade.
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