Nov. 27, 2019
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Have a Great Thanksgiving!
This week's Newsletter from Newcastle City Hall comes to you early, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. From all of us here at City Hall, we want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful to serve this welcoming, beautiful community! Stay safe and enjoy this time with family!

Newcastle City Hall will be closed Nov. 28-29 in observance of the holiday. We'll be back at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. If you require assistance during an emergency, please call 911. For non-emergencies dial 206-296-3311.
Community News
Give Back This Holiday Season!
Support Newcastle's Community Food Drive
Help make a difference in our community this season! Join the cause and support the City of Newcastle's community food drive benefiting Northwest Harvest. Our goal is to fill a minimum of five boxes, and we've got two filled so far. You can help us reach our goal!

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.
Chinese Knot-Tying Class
The City of Newcastle is pleased to partner with Aegis Gardens to host FREE arts programs spotlighting traditional Chinese crafts. Join us to explore the artistry of Chinese knot tying.

A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven from a single length of cord or rope to create shapes of varying complexity. Each shape has its own symbolic meaning, and nowadays, you can find them as decoration, gifts for special occasions and adornments on clothes. Attend the Chinese knot-tying class from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 7 or 14 at Aegis Gardens.

The events are free to the community, but your RSVP to Aegis Gardens would be appreciated! Please call 425-970-6708 to RSVP. This event is presented by Aegis Gardens, sponsored in partnership with the City of Newcastle and 4Culture.
Newcastle Fruit and Produce Hosts Community Tree Lighting
Newcastle Fruit and Produce is hosting the community Tree Lighting event from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. Join us as we 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. We'll see you there!
Save the Date:
Newcastle Chanukah Menorah Lighting
Beit Tikvah invites you to the annual community Chanukah Menorah Lighting ceremony at Newcastle Fruit and Produce at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22. Sufganiyot (jellied donuts) will be provided by QFC and coffee/hot chocolate will be provided by Starbucks.
Newcastle Community Rock Garden
A new, colorful art installation adorns the landscape at Newcastle City Hall! On Saturday, members of the Newcastle Arts Council installed a community rock garden. The garden is made up of rocks painted by community members at Newcastle Days and other events. Stop by City Hall (12835 Newcastle Way) to see the artwork on display. Thank you to the Newcastle Arts Council volunteers who made this project happen!
There is no police blotter this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. But don't worry, Chief Houck will be back with the latest police happenings and crime prevention tips in the next edition of the email newsletter!
The City Council will look to adopt the 2020 budget and we'll say goodbye to three outgoing Councilmembers at the final meeting of the year on Dec. 3.

Crafts and carols, collage greeting cards class, Kerbal Space Program, story times, Newcastle Library book group, Talk Time classes, study zone for students and much more. Here's what's happening at the Newcastle Library in December.

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce welcomes Coal Creek YMCA's Andy Sharpe to its 11 a.m. Dec. 11 luncheon series at Tapatio Mexican Grill. Attendees will help wrap gifts for the Y's Giving Tree and get a chance to meet the new Executive Director.

Photo of the Week
Thank you Newcastle Cub Scout pack 738 for having Newcastle Police Chief Jason Houck at your meeting. Chief Houck had an amazing time meeting with a very nice group of kids with lots of great questions.
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