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News From
Newcastle City Hall
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Wishing You a Safe, Happy Thanksgiving!
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Newcastle City Hall will be closed Nov. 22-23 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!
Did you know
Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires? As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing that large family feast, we’ve posted a few simple safety tips!
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Nov. 20 City Council Meeting
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The Newcastle City Council will again get an early start on Nov. 6, holding a special meeting to discuss the 2019 budget at 5 p.m. before the regular meeting starts at 7 p.m.
The 2019 budget will be a large focus of the meeting, as the council continues to review, discuss and perfect the document. Review the actions the council took on the budget at the previous meeting in the
Nov. 6 council roundup
. During the regular meeting, the council will consider an ordinance adopting the budget.
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Shop Local on Small Business Saturday
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Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, is Small Business Saturday — a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. Join the City of Newcastle in choosing to shop small, think local and patronize the independent retailers and restaurants that make this community special.
By shopping or dining at small businesses throughout the year, you’re showing your support for the independent retailers in your neighborhood. Plus, when you shop local, you’re directly contributing to your community. The
sales tax
revenue generated supports the city services that make Newcastle one of the best places to live in America!
Click the link below to learn more about Small Business Saturday and explore some of the specials and discounts Newcastle businesses (Featuring VERDE Organic Body, Blush Beauty Boutique and more!) are offering to celebrate the occasion.
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You're Invited: Newcastle Fruit & Produce Community Tree Lighting
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The Newcastle community is invited to celebrate the holiday season at the Newcastle Fruit & Produce stand! The local business is hosting its annual tree lighting event on Saturday, Nov. 24.
Come take pictures with Santa in his sleigh, visit the reindeer, sip hot cider served by local media personality Tony Ventrella, munch on holiday snacks from QFC, and participate in fun activities with prizes and giveaways from Newcastle merchants. The free community event starts at 6:30 p.m. and the tree lighting takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Newcastle Fruit & Produce stand (13013 Newcastle Way).
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MOD Pizza Hosts Hiring Event This Weekend
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The Newcastle MOD Pizza is set to open in December! In preparation, MOD is hosting a hiring event this weekend Nov. 17-18. Open Interviews both days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (13156 Newcastle Commons Dr., Newcastle, WA 98059).
They're seeking leadership, cooks, food prep and cashiers [$13 and up + tips + benefits (18+)]. Apply now and learn more
here
. Any questions? Contact jennifer.ulrich@modpizza.com.
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The Newcastle Police Blotter features selected crime reports and traffic citation statistics from across the city.
It is released in this email newsletter, published a few days before every regular City Council meeting.
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At the Nov. 6 meeting, the Newcastle City Council continued reviewing and refining the 2019 budget, adopted the recommended property tax levy rate and much more. View all previous recaps at
newcastlewa.gov/councilrecaps
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The Friends of the Newcastle Library group will host a mini book sale on Dec. 7-8 during regular hours at the Newcastle Library. Explore hundreds of books for all ages.
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The new BECU in The Shops at Newcastle Commons will host a grand opening celebration from 2-4 p.m. on Nov. 29. In December, The Shops will also welcome MOD Pizza and AJI Sushi & Grill!
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Get out your camera! Newcastle Trails is hosting a photo contest. The Newcastle nonprofit is seeking your best trail photos from 2018. Submissions are due by Dec. 15. Winner receives a signed book.
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Newcastle Police Chief Jason Houck is taking the plunge this winter.
On Feb. 9, 2019, he'll jump in the icy water of the Puget Sound to rai
se money and awareness for Special Olympics Washington. You can support him on his
fundraising page
here
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Walk off your Thanksgiving meal a day later and join the Coal Creek Family YMCA and Eva Lundahl of Newcastle Trails for a Black Friday hike on Nov. 23. The free two-hour hike starts at 10 a.m. at the Coal Creek Family YMCA entrance.
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Newcastle Troop 499 is holding a recruitment event at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at Kennydale Elementary. Families with young men or women between the ages of 11 and 17 are invited to come and find out about scouts.
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"Thanks so much to Cub Scout Pack 738 from Newcastle Elementary for inviting Police Chief Houck to their meeting this week! He had a wonderful time visiting a great group of kids!"
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The Newcastle email newsletter is published before every City Council meeting. Learn more about the newsletter, see an archive of past newsletters and sign up to receive it at
newcastlewa.gov/newsletters
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