DJ’s Sportscards hosts Seahawks punter Jon Ryan
May 23, 2014
NEW — 4 p.m. May 23, 2014
Seattle Seahawks punter Jon Ryan will sign autographs from 7-8 p.m. May 28 at DJ’s Sportscards in the Renton Highlands.
Ryan will begin his seventh season with the Super Bowl champion Seahawks in 2014. Ryan has set many NFL punting records and his deep punts have been key in pinning opponents deep in their territory and contributing mightily to Seahawks victories.
Visitors can bring their own items for Ryan to sign, or purchase photos at the store.
Autographs are free, and only one per person, though patrons are encouraged to contribute a voluntary donation to Shepherd’s Crook. The nonprofit ministry finds adoptive homes for special needs children from across the world. Read more
Chamber hosts Small Business Administration official
May 22, 2014
NEW — 9 a.m. May 22, 2014
The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce will host speaker Calvin W. Goings, regional administrator for the Small Business Administration, at its May 28 breakfast.
As regional administrator, Goings leads the Small Business Administration’s efforts in the Pacific Northwest states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. He will talk about how the U.S. Small Business Administration helps small businesses start, grow and succeed.
The breakfast, held at Regency Newcastle (7454 Newcastle Golf Club Road), is free to members and first-time attending guests. Arrive at 7:15 a.m. to network and register. It starts at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 8:30 a.m.
Learn more about the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce at www.newcastle-chamber.org.
Newcastle City Council roundup — May 20
May 21, 2014
NEW — 1 p.m. May 21, 2014
The Newcastle City Council held its second meeting of the month May 20. Here is the Cliffs Notes version of what happened at City Hall. View the full meeting agenda online here and listen to the meeting audio here.
Neighbors call for speed bumps
A sizable group of neighbors from in and around Southeast 75th Street used the first public comment period to express their concerns about speeding on that roadway.
“Our street has become a dragway,” one resident said. Read more
Marijuana, disc golf and more on May 20 City Council agenda
May 19, 2014
NEW — 2 p.m. May 19, 2014
The Newcastle City Council will have its hand full with a loaded agenda featuring everything from marijuana legislation to a grant application for a disc golf course at its May 20 regular meeting.
The evening will begin with a presentation by a representative from A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH). Arthur Sullivan will talk about emergency shelter and daytime services for homeless.
In one of the more noteworthy agenda items, the council will review an ordinance imposing a six-month moratorium on recreational marijuana businesses and medical marijuana collective gardens within the city.
Before that, they’ll consider a applying for a grant for the construction of a disc golf course on a property located north of Southeast 95th. Also known as Frisbee golf, it involves throwing flying discs at a target. Read more
