Aug. 16, 2019
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Summer Concert Season Comes to a Close
What a way to end our summer concert series! Thank you to The Kings of Hollywood and THANK YOU, Newcastle, for joining us at Lake Boren Park this year. We hope you love the concerts as much as we do. Have requests for next year's summer band lineup? Send 'em on over to Community Activities Coordinator Christina Corrales-Toy at christinac@newcastlewa.gov !
Community News
Newcastle Days 2019
Help us commemorate 25 years of Newcastle at Lake Boren Park on Sept. 6-7 for a Newcastle Days festival that combines old favorites with new, exciting activities worthy of a bash celebrating our community’s silver anniversary. Newcastle Days goes from 6-8 p.m. on Friday Sept, 6, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Visit newcastlewa.gov/newcastledays for all of the latest festival information!
Newcastle Bike Rodeo
All elementary-school aged kids are invited to a Newcastle Bike Rodeo at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at Newcastle Elementary School. Our Newcastle Police Department will teach kids how to safely maneuver their bicycles and watch out for hazards. There will also be prizes for the bikes with the best decorations, so get creative and have some fun! Thank you to Cub Scout Pack 738 and Newcastle Detective Chris Leyba for inviting the community!
Get Involved: Planning Commission
Want a voice in how traffic and shopping affect Newcastle families?

The Newcastle Planning Commission is the starting point for City policies affecting where you shop, what can be built in your neighborhood and how you get around on foot or by car. And YOU can be part of the action. Applications are now being accepted for an upcoming vacancy on the Commission.
Get Involved: Community Activities Commission
You can have a voice in the planning for City events, volunteer activities and improvements to our parks and trails! Newcastle is seeking applicants for a vacancy on our volunteer Community Activities Commission.
Neighborhood Representative Group
The next meeting bringing together Newcastle neighborhoods and HOA leaders is 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.

RSVP to Community Activities Commissioner Nathan Stix at nathans@newcastlewa.gov
March in the Newcastle Days Parade
March in the parade that officially kicks off Newcastle Days! This year, we're opening up the parade to the entire community! We're seeking community groups, organizations, neighborhoods and even residents and their dogs to participate in the parade that winds through Lake Boren Park. If you'd like to join in on the fun, please fill out the  Newcastle Days Parade Entry Form  and return it to  christinac@newcastlewa.gov  by Aug. 30 (Deadline Extended) !

Participants in this year’s parade are required to create some sort of banner or sign that identifies the group (have fun and be creative with it)! We’re also asking all participants to bring candy or some type of giveaway to hand out to spectators watching along the parade route. We're encouraging the entire community to come watch the parade - and bring a bag, too, so you can deposit all of the goodies you receive from the marchers!
Save the Date: Council Community Conversation
Newcastle City Councilmembers understand some of the most impactful and useful information they gather comes directly from community members. Come ask questions, provide feedback, and listen to neighbors during this informal conversation with your elected officials. Join us at the Newcastle City Council Community Conversation from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at the Newcastle Library. The evening’s format will mirror the town hall’s question-and-answer session.
Read about the latest police happenings in our Newcastle Police Blotter. In this edition, Police Chief Jason Houck talks traffic tickets, recaps National Night Out and more.

Newcastle Police Chief Jason Houck will present the City's quarterly crime statistics at the Aug. 20 City Council meeting. The Council will also talk panhandling, boutique hotels and more.

The Coal Creek YMCA invites you to get in touch with nature and join them at their free summer Yoga in the Park classes at Lake Boren Park. Classes go from 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays through Aug. 29. All levels welcome!
Newcastle Days will feature a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Sept. 7. We're seeking participants to play in the inaugural Coal Creek Classic! Contact coalcreekclassic@gmail.com to get involved.
Calling all volunteers! Help your community and lend a hand at Newcastle Days. We're seeking several people to ensure our festival runs smoothly.

Newcastle residents can dispose of recyclable materials at a city-sponsored collection event on Sept. 14. Bring your items to Hazelwood from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Photos of the Week
Our Newcastle Police Officers had a blast meeting with you at National Night Out! Thanks for the great dialogue, yummy snacks and friendly welcome!
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