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National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 6
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National Night Out Against Crime is on Tuesday! The Newcastle Police Department would love to come by your neighborhood and answer your questions, offer safety tips and sample any yummy treats you might be cooking up (strictly for safety reasons, of course). If you haven't already, please let us know if you are having an event, where it will be and what time it's scheduled to start and end. Email that information to
police@newcastlewa.gov
as soon as you can.
Thanks, and hope to see you on Tuesday!
— Police Chief Jason Houck
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Concerts in the Park Series
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What do you think of our concert series so far? Hopefully you've had a chance to join us at Lake Boren already, but if you haven't, there are just TWO more opportunities to enjoy music under the summer sun alongside your neighbors.
After rain forced the cancellation of our July 17 concert, the City is happy to report that we're rescheduling it for Aug. 14. Here's the new lineup:
Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.
Aug. 7: Cherry Cherry (Neil Diamond Tribute Band)
Aug. 14: The Kings of Hollywood (Eagles Tribute Band)
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Return Your Ballots at Newcastle City Hall
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Don't forget to submit your ballot for the Aug. 6 Primary Election! Citizens can choose to return their ballots at the Newcastle City Hall drop box. The drop box is open 24 hours a day before closing at 8 p.m. on Aug. 6.
If you choose to return your ballot by mail (no postage required), just make sure it's postmarked by Election Day. King County also offers
accessible voting centers
where voters who need assistance completing their ballot can get help.
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Save the Date for Newcastle Days
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Every September, Newcastle residents gather at Lake Boren Park for a memorable community festival packed with food, music, games and activities for all. But what exactly are we celebrating? Well, Newcastle Days falls in September for a very good reason — that’s the month in 1994 that Newcastle officially became a City. Newcastle Days is 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.
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.
Newcastle Days planning continues through the month, but click the button below to see what's in store for the 2019 festival so far!
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Volunteer at Newcastle Days
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We're looking for plenty of volunteers to ensure Newcastle Days runs smoothly! Explore the current volunteer needs at the link below and contact Community Activities Commissioner Patti Magers at
pattim@newcastlewa.gov
to get involved!
As a bonus, Newcastle Days volunteers will receive a special event staff T-shirt!
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March in the Newcastle Days Parade
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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. 16.
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!
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City Council Meeting Recap | July 16
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Did you know we post recaps after each City Council meeting? Read our roundups to stay in the know on current City news and business.
The City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, unless otherwise noted. Citizens are encouraged to attend and voice their opinions at two open public comment periods. You can also email
citycouncil@newcastlewa.gov
to share your thoughts with Councilmembers.
During the last meeting, the City Council discussed parks and transportation projects for 2020 and beyond. They touched on everything from Lake Boren and DeLeo Wall funding to road widening at Newcastle Elementary and improvements on Southeast May Creek Park Drive. Click the link below to read the roundup.
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Read about the latest police happenings in our Newcastle Police Blotter. In this edition, Police Chief Jason Houck discusses property crime, package thefts and offers safety tips.
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The Aug. 6 Newcastle City Council meeting is canceled so our Councilmembers can visit with citizens during National Night Out. The Council next meets during its annual budget retreat on Aug. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.
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The Coal Creek Family YMCA will be closed Aug. 5-11 for its annual facility improvement week. While they clean and update the branch, members can visit any other Seattle-area Y.
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This year's Newcastle Days festival 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.
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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!
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Youth Theatre Northwest is back in action in Newcastle! This time, they're staging "The Monkey King: Journey Westbound." See it at Risdon Middle School this August.
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Fun with ukuleles, robotics for kids and more! Here's what's happening at the Newcastle Library during the month of August.
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Did you know that Aegis Gardens offers FREE community tai chi classes, ping pong matches, yoga classes and much more?
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We hope you all enjoyed the Newcastle Police Department's Police Day in the Park on Saturday, July 20! What do you think, should we make this an annual event?
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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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