Sept. 13, 2019
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Newcastle Days 2019 was a chance for our citizens to come together, honor our past and celebrate the spirit of community that shapes us today and into the future. From all of us on the Newcastle Days Planning Committee and the Community Activities Commission, thank you for making our 2019 festival so special.

Help us make Newcastle Days even better and fill out the survey at the link below!
Community News
Newcastle's Fall Recycling Event is Saturday
Newcastle residents can dispose of recyclable materials at a City-sponsored collection event on Saturday, Sept. 14. Bring unwanted batteries, Styrofoam, cardboard and more to Hazelwood Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Certain types of household and hazardous wastes, such as oil-based paint, pesticides, herbicides and household chemicals, will not be accepted. NEW THIS YEAR - Residents can donate TV sets, electronic equipment and computer equipment.
Save the Date: Newcastle Neighborhood Representative Meeting
September is National Preparedness Month, so we're bringing together neighborhoods to share best practices at a community meeting!

The next Neighborhood Representative Group meeting is Saturday, Sept. 21, and this time, it's open to all Newcastle residents! Join us at Newcastle City Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to hear Police Chief Jason Houck talk about safety and traffic, and see a presentation about emergency preparedness from our partners at the Bellevue Fire Department.

There will also be a time for open discussion at the end where we'd love to hear how the City can best support your neighborhood. Coffee and donuts will be provided! Please RSVP to Community Activities Commissioner Nathan Stix at  nathans@newcastlewa.gov  and include what neighborhood you live in.
 
Agenda
10:30 a.m. β€” Welcome and Introductions
10:40-11:10 a.m. β€” Police Chief Houck - Safety and Traffic
11:10 a.m. to 12 p.m. β€” City of Bellevue Emergency Management Coordinator - Emergency Preparedness
12-1 p.m. β€” Open Discussion
You're Invited: Aegis Gardens' Mid-Autumn Festival
The City of Newcastle is proud to sponsor Aegis Gardens' 2019  Mid-Autumn Festival . The event goes from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 at Aegis Gardens’ Stan Head Cultural Center (13056 SE 76th St.). Admission is free and open to the public!

The Mid-Autumn Festival is an East Asian harvest festival celebrated notably by the Chinese and Vietnamese people. The entire community is invited to come experience cultural programs such as traditional Chinese dance, Polynesian dance, Chinese instrumental performances, and traditional activities such as calligraphy, lantern making and culturally-inspired foods such as mooncake.
Newcastle City Council Candidate Forum is Sept. 28
Come hear from your Newcastle City Council Candidates during a moderated forum at 11 a.m. Sept. 28 at the Newcastle Library. Linda Newing, Tom Griffin, Tony Ventrella, Ariana Sherlock and Allen Dauterman each will provide brief introductory remarks and answer questions shaped by Newcastle citizens in a moderated format. Afterwards, stay to chat one-on-one with the Candidates, ask questions, and learn more about the individuals that will represent you.

Submit questions for the candidates ahead of time at the link below.
Read about the latest police happenings in our Newcastle Police Blotter. Each edition also includes a personal message from Police Chief Jason Houck!

Franchise agreements, tree regulations, a 25th anniversary proclamation and more. Here's what's happening at the Sept. 17 Newcastle City Council meeting.

Photo of the Week
This legendary shot from The Golf Club at Newcastle comes to us from photographer Jose Moreno.
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