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Help Wrap Gifts for Children in Need! Calling all Newcastle community members! We need your assistance to make the holidays extra special for nearly 500 children. Let's help the Coal Creek Family YMCA wrap more than 1,000 presents for families in need right here in our community. The Y's annual Gift Wrapping Party goes from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the YMCA (13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road). “We are hoping for 50-75 volunteers throughout the event to participate,” said YMCA Executive Director Andy Sharpe. “We would welcome anyone from the community who wants to help.” Questions? Email dhastings@seattleymca.org

Community News

Newcastle Police Blotter Crime Prevention Tips

What can you do to ensure your vehicle isn't a target for car prowlers? Police Chief Jason Houck has a few tips in this week's police blotter! Chief Houck's Police Blotter is a MUST read for regular crime prevention tips as well as a thorough listing of crimes that occur in our community. Subscribe to the email newsletter to ensure you never miss this important news article. Stay informed about what's happening in your neighborhood and learn how you can keep yourself and others safe.

Read: Dec. 13 Newcastle Police Blotter

City Council Meeting Recap 2020 Budget

Speeders, texting drivers and stop-sign ignorers are on notice. The Newcastle City Council adopted a 2020 budget that prioritizes public safety and includes funding for a new motorcycle officer to address some of our community’s most pressing traffic concerns.  Click the button below for a full rundown on the Council's 2020 budget and other notes from the Dec. 3 City Council meeting.

Read: Dec. 3 Council Meeting Recap

Call For Artists Youth Art Exhibition

Calling all young artists! The Newcastle Arts Council is accepting applications for an upcoming art exhibition. The group is seeking local artists (grades K-12) and all hanging mediums will be considered. The Newcastle Arts Council Youth Art Exhibition will be at Newcastle Library, March 2-27, 2020, with a formal opening reception on March 5, where the community can meet the artists. Applications should be submitted by Jan. 19, 2020. Click the button below to learn how to apply. This exhibition is being organized by the Newcastle Arts Council in partnership with the Newcastle Library and the City of Newcastle with funding from 4Culture.

Read: Newcastle Area Youth Artist Call

Thank You Mayor Dauterman and Councilmembers Simpson, Bisset

The Newcastle City Council said goodbye to a vast wealth of experience when (from left) Councilmember Gordon Bisset, Mayor Allen Dauterman and Councilmember Carol Simpson were honored at the Dec. 3, 2019, Council meeting. It was the final meeting for a trio with almost 30 years of combined service under their belts. Thank you to these Councilmembers who dedicated countless hours of their lives to make Newcastle the special place that it is.

Newcastle Community Food Drive

We received a special delivery from the Coal Creek Family YMCA this week! Thanks to the generous contributions from the Y, we've hit (and exceeded) our goal to fill five boxes for the Newcastle community food drive. We're not done yet, though! Continue to bring your donations of non-perishable food to Newcastle City Hall through Dec. 17!

Upcoming Events

— Dec. 14: Explore the artistry of Chinese Knot Tying in a FREE program offered by Aegis Gardens and the City of Newcastle. Class goes from 3-5 p.m. at Aegis Gardens. C all 425-970-6708 to RSVP — Dec. 17: The Newcastle City Council 's final meeting of the year is canceled — Dec. 18: Planning Commission meeting (6 p.m. at Newcastle City Hall) — Dec. 18: 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) — Dec. 22: Beit Tikvah invites you to the annual community Chanukah Menorah Lighting ceremony at Newcastle Fruit and Produce at 4:15 p.m. Sufganiyot (jellied donuts) will be provided by QFC and coffee/hot chocolate will be provided by Starbucks — Dec. 25: Christmas Newcastle City Hall is closed — Jan. 1: New Year's Day Newcastle City Hall is closed For a full listing of calendar events and meetings, visit newcastlewa.gov/calendar

Photos of the Week Plenty of holiday cheer was on display during Newcastle Fruit and Produce's Community Tree Lighting. Santa took pictures with humans and canines alike, plus, we even got a special visit from Buddy the Elf! From our Newcastle City Hall family to yours, Happy Holidays, Newcastle!

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