‘Little giant’ makes Newcastle’s history come to life
January 7, 2015
NEW — 6 a.m. Jan. 7, 2015
Time is running out for residents to experience Newcastle’s history up close and personal at the Renton History Museum.
The “Newcastle: Little Giant of the Eastside” exhibit debuted Sept. 9 and is set to run until Feb. 7 at the Renton History Museum. It features pictures, maps and objects, most on loan courtesy of the Newcastle Historical Society, from Newcastle’s coal-mining past.
There are features about the still-standing Baima House and the Newcastle Cemetery, as well as a wall-sized present-day map pinpointing several historical locations.
The artifacts range from mining tools to wine-making devices, because, as collections manager Sarah Samson noted, “there were a lot of Italians” in Newcastle.
Learn more at www.rentonwa.gov/rentonhistorymuseum.
Energize Eastside, Newcastle Days and more on Jan. 6 City Council agenda
January 6, 2015
NEW — 11:55 a.m. Jan. 6, 2015
The Newcastle City Council will hold it’s first meeting of 2015 tonight.
In what appears to be a relatively light agenda, the council will discuss Newcastle Days, Energize Eastside, its 2015 legislative agenda and more.
In its report to the council, the Community Activities Commission is likely to seek direction on changes to Newcastle Days. Commissioners are expected to ask when they should hold the annual festival, and if it should extend to two days in 2015.
The council will also discuss an interagency agreement pertaining to the Energize Eastside project.
The proposed interagency agreement will allow the affected agencies (the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland,
Newcastle, Redmond, Renton and King County) to collectively study siting and development of the project. Read more
January Calendar
January 5, 2015
Events
Eastside Coalition Legislative Breakfast for 2015, discuss legislative issues with Eastside representatives, 7-9 a.m. Jan. 8, Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue, $40, register online at newcastle-chamber.org
‘What Will Happen To Your Family History Stuff When You Downsize Your Residence Or Pass On?’ learn the steps you can take now with the Eastside Genealogical Society, 7 p.m. Jan. 8, Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave N.E., Bellevue, www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wakcegs
Newcastle Chamber of Commerce monthly lunch, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 14, Tapatio Mexican Grill, 6920 Coal Creek Parkway S.E., ‘What’s App with Puget Sound Energy?’ learn about PSE’s new app and more, $20/members, $25/nonmembers, register at newcastle-chamber.org
Intro to graphic novels with Newcastle’s Dana Sullivan, learn how to script, storyboard and layout your own graphic novel, starts Jan. 26, Bellevue College, 14673 N.E. 29th Place, register at http://goo.gl/X6BKAD
