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Events

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce monthly lunch is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 8 at Tapatio Mexican Grill, 6920 Coal Creek Parkway S.E. Guest speaker is Cmdr. Donald Leingang, executive director of United Service Organizations Puget Sound. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. RSVP by emailing monthlylunch@newcastle-chamber.org.

The Newcastle Weed Warriors is spring cleaning the Newcastle Coal Miners’ Historic Cemetery from 10 a.m. to noon May 18 and 25 at 7810 129^th Ave. S.E. All ages are welcome to participate; children can earn community service hours. Learn more at www.newcastleweedwarriors.org.

Public meetings

All city public meetings are at City Hall, 12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200. Call 649-4444.

City Council meeting — 7-10 p.m. May 7 and 21
Community Activities Committee meeting — 6-8 p.m. May 8
Economic and Community Development — 8-9 a.m. May 14
Planning Commission — 7-9 p.m. May 15

The Newcastle Trails board meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Regency Newcastle, 7454 Newcastle Golf Club Road. Learn more at www.newcastletrails.org.

YMCA

The Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, has regular family programs for all ages. Get a complete schedule by calling 282-1500 or go to www.seattleymca.org/Locations/CoalCreek/Pages/Home.aspx.

Parents’ Night Out at the Y: Choose Your Own Adventure, for ages 3-11, 5-9 p.m. May 6, $30 for members/$35 for nonmembers

“Kids Create: Mother’s Day Surprise,” 5:30-6:15 p.m. May 8, for ages 4-10, $5 for members/$10 for nonmembers

Friendship Fire, 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 12, families welcome. Join us for a family campfire with songs, skits and s’mores. Free!

Family Movie Night: 6:30 p.m. May 17. Come watch “Wreck it Ralph” with the family. Free!

Tumbling: Mommy/Daddy & Me, for ages 1-3, 10:45-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, $5 for members/$9 for nonmembers
Diabetes Prevention Program, for ages 18 and older, call for times or to sign up
Swimming lessons, for ages 3 and older, $54, call for age group times and dates
Tae Kwon Do, for ages 5 and older, through May 23, $28-$54, call for age group times and dates

Library events

The Friends of the Newcastle Library meets from 7-9 p.m. May 22, at the Newcastle Library.

The Newcastle Library is at 12901 Newcastle Way. The following programs are offered the rest of the month:

Computer class: “Internet Level 1,” 10 a.m. May 4. Call 255-0111 to register.

Computer Class: “One-on-One Assistance,” for adults, 7, 7:30, and 8 p.m. May 9, 13 and 23. Call 255-0111 to register.

Download magazines with Zinio, 10 a.m. May 11. Bring your iPhone, iPad, Android, tablet or laptop to learn to set up your Zinio account and get hundreds of popular magazine titles.

Drop-in to learn about ebooks, 10:45 a.m. May 11

Janet Wong: “Developing the Author Within,” 7 p.m. May 13. Wong will discuss various paths to publication and tips for self-publishing.

Friends of the Newcastle Library book sale, 5 p.m. May 16, members only, open to the public all day May 17 and 18.

Teen Advisory Board, for teens, 7 p.m. May 20

Newcastle Library Book Group discusses “Day of Honey: a Memoir of Food, Love, and War,” by Annia Ciezadlo, for adults, 7 p.m. May 23.

“Date or Hate: Speedbooking,” 3:30 p.m. May 29. Spend a minute with a book and take what you love, leave what you hate. Books are free for you to share with family and friends or keep for yourself.

Toddler Story Time, for ages 1 to 3 with adult, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Monday May 6 and 13

Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 5 with adult, 1:15 p.m. Monday May 6 and 13

Study Zone, Tuesdays 4-6 p.m., Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 p.m. For grades kindergarten through fifth grade, drop in homework help.

Study Hall, 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, the meeting room is open for studying. No study hall May 20 and 27, and study hall starts at 5 p.m. May 22.

Clubs

East Shore Singles, a social group for single adults older than 45, sponsors monthly activities and special events on the Eastside. New members are welcome. Call 433-0558 for a monthly bulletin go to www.eastshoresingles.org or www.meetup.com/eastshore-singles.

The Society of Artists for Newcastle, an art organization, is seeking new members. Call 271-5822.

MOMS Club of Renton meets for play dates at parks and other locations. New activities are planned daily. This nonprofit, nonreligious organization provides daytime support for moms and their families. Call 260-3079.

Bridge players are wanted, evening or daytime. Games take place at various homes in the Hazelwood area. Call 255-0895.

Newcastle Historical Society meets at 4 p.m. the first Thursday at City Hall, 13020 S.E. 72nd Place. Call 891-8149.

An international dinner, sponsored by Baha’i Faith of Newcastle, is at 6:30 p.m. the third Friday. Call 430-8047.

Drinking Liberally, an informal progressive social group that discusses politics, meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday at Angelo’s Restaurant, 1830 130^th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. Go to www.drinkingliberally.org.

Eastside Mothers & More, a social network for mothers, meets from 7-9 p.m. the second Tuesday in the North Room at East Shore Unitarian Church, 12700 S.E. 32nd St., Bellevue. Go to www.eastsidemothersandmore.org.

Hill ’N’ Dale Garden Club, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday September through May at the Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Call 747-2953.

Health

Angel Care Breast Cancer Foundation-trained survivors offer free emotional support to the newly diagnosed, enhancing emotional recovery while going through treatments. Go to www.angelcarefoundation.org.

Volunteers

The Coal Creek Family YMCA Seniors Program needs volunteers for intergenerational opportunities, including rocking and comforting infants, teaching children to play bridge and reading to kindergartners. Call 282-1506.

Newcastle Trails — trail advocates and builders for Newcastle: The group has built and maintained miles of trails for the public throughout the city, and has regular meetings and work parties. Call 453-9292, ext. 110. Learn more at www.newcastletrails.org.

OFA hosts event at Newcastle Library

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NEW — 4:20 p.m. April 15, 2013

Organizing for Action (OFA) invites the community to the event, “How will the Affordable Care Act affect you?” at 6:30 p.m. April 18 in the Newcastle Library Meeting Room.

6:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Meeting and action to reduce gun violence in our community;
7:00 – 7:40 p.m. – Presentation by Mr. Chewon Lee, the Office of Insurance Commissioner’s Health Insurance Benefit Advisor; and
7:40 – 8:00 p.m. – Questions & Answers with Mr. Lee.

About 805,000 Washington residents will qualify for the new expanded free Medicaid and subsidized Exchange insurance plans. By Jan. 1, 2014, all insurance will have to cover doctor’s visits, hospitalizations, maternity care, emergency room and prescriptions; the insured might be able to get financial help to pay for a health insurance plan; insurance plans cannot deny coverage for a pre-existing condition; and all insurance plans will have to show costs and what is covered in simple language.

OFA is a nonprofit, non-electoral, social welfare 501(c)(4) organization. RSVP is not required but requested at www.barackobama.com/events or send an email to: sandra.castell@gmail.com

The Newcastle Library is at 12901 Newcastle Way.

Calendar

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Events

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce monthly lunch is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 10 at Tapatio Mexican Grill, 6920 Coal Creek Parkway S.E. Guest speaker is Newcastle Mayor Rich Crispo. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers.

The Dog Doogity Dance Earth Day flash mob is at 12:30 p.m. April 20 at Lake Boren Park, 13058 S.E. 84th Way. Come practice at Lake Boren Park at 11 a.m. April 8, 1 p.m. April 11 and 3 p.m. April 12.

Networking Education Breakfast: The Power of your Brand, 7:30-8:30 a.m. April 24 at Regency Newcastle, 7454 Newcastle Golf Club Road. Sponsored by the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce with guest speaker Nancy Carlstrom.

The Weed Warriors is celebrating Earth Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20 at Lake Boren Park, 13058 S.E. 84th Way. There will be silent auctions, booths, kid’s activities and music entertainment. Learn more at www.newcastleweedwarriors.org.

Public meetings

All city public meetings are at City Hall, 12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200. Call 649-4444.

Economic and Community Development — 8-9 a.m. April 9
City Council meeting — 7-10 p.m. April 16
Planning Commission — 7-9 p.m. April 17

The Newcastle Trails board meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Regency Newcastle, 7454 Newcastle Golf Club Road. Learn more at www.newcastletrails.org.

YMCA

Parents’ Night Out at the Y: Game Night, for ages 3-11, 5-9 p.m. April 6, $30 for members/$35 for nonmembers
Family Movie Night: Winnie the Pooh, 6:30 p.m. April 19. Bring the whole family. Free!
Parents’ Night Out at the Y: Spring Fling, for ages 3-11, 5-9 p.m. March 23, $30 for members/$35 for nonmembers
Teen Art Crew: Printmaking & Swimming, for grades five through eight, 1:15-7 p.m. March 16, $10
Zumba Party benefitting Partners with Youth Campaign, for ages 10 and up, 6-8 p.m. March 29, $20 donation
Tumbling: Mommy/Daddy & Me, for ages 1-3, 10:45-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, $5 for members/$9 for nonmembers
Diabetes Prevention Program, for ages 18 and older, call for times or to sign up
Swimming lessons, for ages 3 and older, $54, call for age group times and dates
Tae Kwon Do, for ages 5 and older, through March 28, $28-$54, call for age group times and dates

Library events

The Friends of the Newcastle Library meets from 7-9 p.m. April 24, at the Newcastle Library.

The Newcastle Library is at 12901 Newcastle Way. The following programs are offered the rest of the month:

Learning Styles in Action, a STARS workshop, 7-9 p.m. April 4
Feasting on Books, talks about books featuring food, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., April 13.
Parenting Teens: Media and Self-esteem – Unpacking the Image, 3-5 p.m. April 13, for teens and parents.
Drop-in to Learn About eBooks, for adults, 1 p.m. April 13
Teen Advisory Board, for teens, 7 p.m. April 15
Meet Jennie Grant, the author of “City Goats,” from 7-8 :30 p.m. April 17.
Newcastle Library Book Group discusses “The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake,” by Aimee Bender, for adults, 7 p.m. April 25.
Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance, for adults, 7, 7:30, and 8 p.m. April 25
Toddler Story Time, for ages 1 to 3 with adult, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Mondays
Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-5 with adult, 1:15 p.m. Mondays

Clubs

The Society of Artists for Newcastle, an art organization, is seeking new members. Call 271-5822.

Bridge players are wanted, evening or daytime. Games take place at various homes in the Hazelwood area. Call 255-0895.

Newcastle Historical Society meets at 4 p.m. the first Thursday at City Hall, 13020 S.E. 72nd Place. Call 891-8149.

An international dinner, sponsored by Baha’i Faith of Newcastle, is at 6:30 p.m. the third Friday. Call 430-8047.

Drinking Liberally, an informal progressive social group that discusses politics, meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday at Angelo’s Restaurant, 1830 130th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. Go to www.drinkingliberally.org.

Hill ’N’ Dale Garden Club, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday September through May at the Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Call 747-2953.

Calendar

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Events

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce monthly lunch is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 13 at Tapatio Mexican Grill, 6920 Coal Creek Parkway S.E. Guest speaker is Rod Brooks of PEMCO Insurance. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers.

Newcastle Weed Warriors needs volunteers to remove blackberries from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 16 at Lake Boren Park, 13058 S.E. 84th Way. Learn more at www.newcastleweedwarriors.org.

The Weed Warriors is having a poster making party for Earth Day on March 30 at the Newcastle Library. Learn more at www.newcastleweedwarriors.org.

Public meetings

All city public meetings are at City Hall, 12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200. Call 649-4444.

City Council meeting — 7-10 p.m. March 5
Parks Commission — 6-8 p.m. March 13
City Council meeting — 7-10 p.m. March 19
Planning Commission — 7-9 p.m. March 20

The Newcastle Trails board meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Regency Newcastle, 7454 Newcastle Golf Club Road. Learn more at www.newcastletrails.org.

YMCA

Dramatic Play: Welcome to Who-Ville!, for ages 2-12, 3:30-5 p.m. March 10, $12 for members/$17 for nonmembers
Itty Bitty Sports Classes, for ages 3-6, March 5 to April 24 Mondays and Wednesdays, $24-$56
Parents’ Night Out at the Y: Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration, for ages 3-11, 5-9 p.m. March 2, $30 for members/$40 for nonmembers
Parents’ Night Out at the Y: Spring Fling, for ages 3-11, 5-9 p.m. March 23, $30 for members/$35 for nonmembers
Teen Art Crew: Printmaking & Swimming, for grades 5-8, 1:15-7 p.m. March 16, $10
Zumba Party benefitting Partners with Youth Campaign, for ages 10 and up, 6-8 p.m. March 29, $20 donation
Tumbling: Mommy/Daddy & Me, for ages 1-3, 10:45-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, $5 for members/$9 for nonmembers
Diabetes Prevention Program, for ages 18 and older, call for times or to sign up
Swimming lessons, for ages 3 and older, $54, call for age group times and dates
Tae Kwon Do, for ages 5 and older, through March 28, $28-$54, call for age group times and dates

Library events

The Friends of the Newcastle Library meets from 7-9 p.m. March 27, at the Newcastle Library.

The Newcastle Library is at 12901 Newcastle Way. The following programs are offered the rest of the month:
Early literacy parties in Spanish, for newborns to age 5, 10:30 a.m. Fridays
Computer Class: Internet Level 2, for adults, 7 p.m. March 5
American Indians in Cinema: A Conversation to Challenge Our Perceptions, for adults, 7 p.m. March 6
Drop-in to Learn About eBooks, for adults, 1 p.m. March 16
Teen Advisory Board, for teens, 7 p.m. March 18
Clutter Clearing and Feng Shui for a Stress-Free Home, for adults, 7 p.m. March 20
Mastering Online Marketing, for adults, 10:30 a.m. March 21
Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance, for adults, 7 and 7:30 p.m. March 21
Friends of the Newcastle Library Meeting, for adults, 7 p.m. March 27
Newcastle Library Book Group discusses “Yes, Chef: A Memoir,” by Marcus Samuelsson, for adults, 7 p.m. March 28

Clubs

The Society of Artists for Newcastle, an art organization, is seeking new members. Call 271-5822.

Bridge players are wanted, evening or daytime. Games take place at various homes in the Hazelwood area. Call 255-0895.

Newcastle Historical Society meets at 4 p.m. the first Thursday at City Hall, 13020 S.E. 72nd Place. Call 891-8149.

An international dinner, sponsored by Baha’i Faith of Newcastle, is at 6:30 p.m. the third Friday. Call 430-8047.

Calendar

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Events

City Hall is closed Feb. 18 for the President’s Day holiday.

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce monthly lunch is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Tapatio Mexican Grill, 6920 Coal Creek Parkway S.E. Guest speaker Bill Swartz, of “Sports With Swartz,” awarding winning radio, sports and news reporter. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers.

YMCA

Masquerade Ball Parents Night Out at the Y, for ages 3-11, 5-9 p.m. Feb. 2, $30 for facility members/$40 for nonmembers
Small Group: Dance — EZ Adult Jazz, for ages 18 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Feb. 6 to March 20, $75
Parent’s Night Out at the Y: Valentines Night Special, for ages 3-11, 5-9 p.m., Feb. 15, $30 for facility members/$35 for non members
“Art Explosion: Eat, Construct and Create” — for ages 10-15, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 18, $50 for facility members/$60 for non members
“Get Your Game On: Paintball” — for ages 10-15, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 19, $50 for facility members/$60 for non members
“Tough Muddy: Motocross” — for ages 10-15, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 20, $50 for facility members/$60 for non members
“Extreme Challenge: Laser Tag & Giant Swing” — for ages 10-15, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 21, $50 for facility members/$60 for non members
“The Showdown: Unleash the Beast Challenges & Swimming” — for ages 10-15, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 22, $50 for facility members/$60 for non members
Tumbling: Mommy/Daddy & Me, for ages 1-3, 10:45-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, $5 for members/$9 for nonmembers
Diabetes Prevention Program, for ages 18 and older, call for times or to sign up
Swimming lessons, for ages 3 and older, $54, call for age group times and dates
Itty Bitty T-Ball, for ages 3-4, through Feb. 27, 4:30-6 p.m., $30-$56
Tae Kwon Do, for ages 5 and older, through March 28, $28-$54, call for age group times and dates

Library events

The Friends of the Newcastle Library meets from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 27, at the Newcastle Library, 12901 Newcastle Way.

The Newcastle Library is at 12901 Newcastle Way. Libraries will be closed Feb. 18 for the President’s Day holiday. The following programs are

Clubs

The Society of Artists for Newcastle, an art organization, is seeking new members. Call 271-5822.
East Shore Singles, a social group for single adults older than 45, sponsors monthly activities and special events on the Eastside. New members are welcome. Call 433-0558 for a monthly bulletin go to www.eastshoresingles.org or www.meetup.com/eastshore-singles.
The Society of Artists for Newcastle, an art organization, is seeking new members. Call 271-5822.
Bridge players are wanted, evening or daytime. Games take place at various homes in the Hazelwood area. Call 255-0895.
MOMS Club of Renton meets for play dates at parks and other locations. New activities are planned daily. This nonprofit, nonreligious organization provides daytime support for moms and their families. Call 260-3079.
Bridge players are wanted, evening or daytime. Games take place at various homes in the Hazelwood area. Call 255-0895.
Newcastle Historical Society meets at 4 p.m. the first Thursday at City Hall, 13020 S.E. 72nd Place. Call 891-8149.
An international dinner, sponsored by Baha’i Faith of Newcastle, is at 6:30 p.m. the third Friday. Call 430-8047.
Drinking Liberally, an informal progressive social group that discusses politics, meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday at Angelo’s Restaurant, 1830 130th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. Go to www.drinkingliberally.org.
Hill ’N’ Dale Garden Club, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday September through May at the Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Call 747-2953.

Calendar

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Events

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce monthly lunch is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at Tapatio Mexican Grill, 6920 Coal Creek Parkway S.E. Guest speaker is to be determined. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers.

City Hall is closed Jan. 21 for the Martin Luther King holiday.

After Hours at Valley Medical event is from 6-7:15 p.m. Jan. 17. Come to meet a doctor and take a tour at 7203 129th Ave. S.E., Suite 200. Also enjoy a glass of wine or cold beer and some light appetizers. Learn more by emailing info@newcastlecc.com.

The Renton School District presents College Goal Sunday, an FAFSA Completion Event, from 3-7 p.m. Jan. 17 in the Hazen High School library and computer labs, 1101 Hoquiam Ave. N.E. Call 204-2300.

Chamber of commerce’s networking breakfast is from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Jan. 23 at Regency Newcastle, 7454 Newcastle Golf Club Road. This month’s business topic is Networking Works, with James Alberson, of Sandler Training. Seating is limited and preregistration is required by emailing info@newcastlecc.com.

Dance class registration is now open at Cornerstone Studio, 5810 119th Ave S.E., for the 2012-13 school year. There are classes for age 2 to adult from ballet to breakdancing. Learn more at www.corner- stonestudio.com.

YMCA

Circus Parents Night Out at the Y, for ages 3-11, 5-9 p.m. Jan. 5, $30 for facility members/$40 for nonmembers, free, call 282-1500.
Tai Chi, for ages 14 and older, 1-2 p.m., Jan. 6 to April 28, free, call 282-1518
Health & Wellness Leader Information Session, for ages 18 and older, 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 22, free, 282-1518
Healthy Body Image: Teaching Kids to Eat and Love Their Bodies, for fourth through sixth grades, 4-5:30 p.m. Jan. 24 to April 24, $75, call 282-1517.
Teen Night: Laser Tag, for grades six through nine, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 26, $20
Masquerade Ball Parents Night Out at the Y, for ages 3-11, 5-9 p.m. Feb. 2, $30 for facility members/$40 for nonmembers, call 282-1500
Tumbling: Mommy/Daddy & Me, for ages 1-3, 10:45-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, $5 for members/$9 for nonmembers
Diabetes Prevention Program, for ages 18 and older, call for times or to sign up
Swimming lessons, for ages 3 and older, $54, call for age group times and dates
Itty Bitty T-Ball, for ages 3-4, through Feb. 27, 4:30-6 p.m., $30-$56
Tae Kwon Do, for ages 5 and older, through March 28, $28-$54, call for age group times and dates

Library events

The Friends of the Newcastle Library meets from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 23, at the Newcastle Library, 12901 Newcastle Way.

The Newcastle Library is at 12901 Newcastle Way. The library will be closed Jan. 21 for the Martin Luther Day holiday. The following programs are offered the rest of the month:

Drop-in to Learn About eBooks, for adults, 7 p.m. Jan. 9
Teen Advisory Board, for sixth-graders and up, 7 p.m. Jan. 14
Art Preview: Rembrandt and the Art of the 17th Century, for adults, 7 p.m. Jan. 16
Computer Class: Internet Level 1, for adults, 7 p.m. Jan. 17
Computer Class: One-on-one Assistance, for adults, 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m. Jan. 26

Clubs

The Society of Artists for Newcastle, an art organization, is seeking new members. Call 271-5822.

Bridge players are wanted, evening or daytime. Games take place at various homes in the Hazelwood area. Call 255-0895.

The Newcastle Historical Society meets at 4 p.m. the first Thursday at City Hall, 13020 S.E. 72nd Place. Call 226-4238.

An international dinner, sponsored by Baha’i Faith of Newcastle, is at 6:30 p.m. the third Friday. Call 430-8047.

Hill ’N’ Dale Garden Club, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday September through May at the Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Call 747-2953.

Health

Volunteers

Newcastle Weed Warriors: Volunteers are needed to help remove black berry bushes and with windfall cleanup from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 26 at Lake Boren Park, 13058 S.E. 84th Way. Learn more at www.newcastleweedwarriors.org.

Places to go

Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, on Lakemont Boulevard Southeast, is a 3,000-acre park with more than 30 miles of trails and the site of the 1880s coalmines. Go to www.metrokc.gov/parks.

Calendar

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Events

Holiday Kickoff and Tree Lighting Celebration, presented by Chiropractic Wellness, is from 5-6 p.m. Dec. 7 at 6965 Coal Creek Parkway S.E. There will be hot chocolate and candy canes, with a chance to win a free massage. Call 641-7470.

The Hazen Players present “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 7-8 at 1101 Hoquiam Ave. N.E., Renton. Call 204-4200.

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Tapatio Mexican Grill, 6920 Coal Creek Parkway S.E. Guest speaker is to be determined. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers.

A 5-Chamber Networking Breakfast, with members from the Issaquah, Sammamish, Mercer Island and Snoqualmie Valley chambers of commerce, is from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Dec. 14 at The Egg & Us, 375 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. Cost is $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Make reservations at www.issaquahchamber.com.

The Newcastle Weed Warriors are hosting photos with Santa and free gift-wrapping from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 15 and 21 at KeyBank, 6917 Coal Creek Parkway. There will be five photo packages available starting from $15. Learn more at www.newcastleweedwarriors.org.

Get photos with Santa from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at Chiropractic Wellness, 6965 Coal Creek Parkway S.E. Call 641-7470 to schedule a time.

Public meetings

All city public meetings are at City Hall, 12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200. Call 649-4444.

Economic and Community Development committee — 8-9 a.m. Dec. 11
Parks Commission — 6-8 p.m. Dec. 12
City Council meeting — 7 p.m. Dec. 18
Planning Commission — 7-9 p.m. Dec. 19

The Newcastle Trails board meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Regency Newcastle, 7454 Newcastle Golf Club Road. Learn more at www.newcastletrails.org.

YMCA

Last Minute Holiday Gifts, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 12, $10 for members/$15 for nonmembers
Snowflake Lane family dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, $3 for ages 3-13, $5 for ages 13 and older
Fun with Food: Holiday Cookie Craze, for a ages 3-10, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Dec. 19, $5 for members/$10 for nonmembers
Teen Winter Break: Snow Tubing and Teen Leadership, for ages 10-15, 8 a.m. to 6 a.m. Dec. 21, Snoqualmie Pass, $40 for members/$50 for nonmembers
Teen Winter Break: Holiday Art at KTUB and indoor rock climbing, 8 a.m. to 6 a.m. Dec. 21, Snoqualmie Pass, $40 for members/$50 for nonmembers
Teen Winter Break: Holiday Festival and Family Fun Center, 8 a.m. to 6 a.m. Dec. 27, Snoqualmie Pass, $40 for members/$50 for nonmembers

Teen Winter Break: Teambuilding at Bellevue Square and swimming, 8 a.m. to 6 a.m. Dec. 28, Snoqualmie Pass, $40 for members/$50 for nonmembers
Tumbling: Mommy/Daddy & Me, for ages 1-3, 10:45-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, $5 for members/$9 for nonmembers
Diabetes Prevention Program, for ages 18 and older, starts Jan. 1, call for times or to sign up
Swimming lessons, for ages 3 and older, $54, call for age group times and dates
Itty Bitty T-Ball, for ages 3-4, Jan. 2 to Feb. 27, 4:30-6 p.m., $30-$56
Tae Kwon Do, for ages 5 and older, Jan. 5 through March 28, $28-$54, call for age group times and dates

Library events

The Friends of the Newcastle Library meets from 7-9 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Newcastle Library, 12901 Newcastle Way.

The Newport Way Library is at 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. Libraries will be closed Dec. 24 for the Christmas Eve holiday, Dec. 25 for Christmas Day, Dec. 31 for the New Year’s Eve holiday and Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. The following programs are offered the rest of the month:

Korean Language Story Time Series, for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7, 14
Chinese Story Times Series, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10
Friends of the Newport Way Library Association meets at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10
Drop-in to learn about eBooks, for adults, 6 p.m. Dec. 11
SAT Skills & Strategies, for teens, 1 p.m. Dec. 15
Opera preview: “La Cenorentola,” for adults, 7 p.m. Dec. 18
Computer class: “Internet Level 1,” for adults, noon Dec. 19
Chinese Story Time @ Kidsquest Museum, for ages 3-5, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20
Volunteer informational meeting, for teens and adults, 7 p.m. Jan. 2
Study Hall, for teens, children and families, 2 p.m. Wednesdays and 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
Study Zone, for teens, children and families, 3 p.m. Thursdays

Clubs

The Society of Artists for Newcastle, an art organization, is seeking new members. Call 271-5822.

Bridge players are wanted, evening or daytime. Games take place at various homes in the Hazelwood area. Call 255-0895.

Newcastle Historical Society meets at 4 p.m. the first Thursday at City Hall, 13020 S.E. 72nd Place. Call 226-4238.

An international dinner, sponsored by Baha’i Faith of Newcastle, is at 6:30 p.m. the third Friday. Call 430-8047.

Hill ’N’ Dale Garden Club, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday September through May at the Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Call 747-2953.

Health

Volunteers

Newcastle Weed Warriors: Volunteers are needed to staff the information booth at Newcastle Days at Lake Boren Park, 13058 S.E. 84th Way. Learn more at www.newcastleweedwarriors.org.

Places to go

Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, on Lakemont Boulevard Southeast, is a 3,000-acre park with more than 30 miles of trails and the site of the 1880s coalmines. Go to www.metrokc.gov/parks.

Calendar

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Events

Diamond Awards Lunch, honoring top volunteers in the community, is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at The Golf Club at Newcastle, 15500 Six Penny Lane. Tickets are $30 and include lunch. Register online for a small additional fee at http://2012diamondawards.eventbrite.com/# or to pay at the door. RSVP by emailing info@newcastlecc.com. See a list of nominees and finalists at http://newcastlecc.com/aboutthechamber/diamondawards.htm.

The Newcastle Weed Warriors are hosting a restoration project from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 10 at Lake Boren Park, 13058 S.E. 84th Way. Learn more at www.newcastleweedwarriors.org.

The Hazen Players present “A Christmas Carol” from Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 and Dec. 6-8 at 1101 Hoquiam Ave. N.E., Renton. Call 204-4200.

Public meetings

All city public meetings are at City Hall, 12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200. Call 649-4444. City Hall will be closed Nov. 12 for the Veterans Day holiday and Nov. 22-23 for Thanksgiving.

City Council meeting and public hearing on the 2013 budget — 7-10 p.m. Oct. 2
Economic and Community Development committee — 8-9 a.m. Nov. 13q Parks Commission — 6-8 p.m. Nov. 14
City Council regular meeting — 7-10 p.m. Nov. 20
Planning Commission — 7-9 p.m. Oct. Nov. 21

The Newcastle Trails board meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Regency Newcastle, 7454 Newcastle Golf Club Road. Learn more at www.newcastletrails.org.

YMCA

Parents Night Out at the Y: Hollywood, for ages 3-11, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 3, $30 members/$35 nonmembers
Workshop: “Effortless Walking,” for ages 14 and older, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 4
“Kids Create 2,” for ages 4-10, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Nov. 7, $5/$15
q Family Dinner: Turkey Bingo, for ages 13 and older, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, $5
Veterans Day Paintball trip, for ages 10-14, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 12, $50/$60
“Easy Holiday Entertaining,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 14, $10/$15
Ultimate Dude’s Weekend, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 17-18, $140/$160
Workshop: “Happy Healthy Hips,” for ages 14 and older, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 18
“Fun with Food 3,” for ages 3-10, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Nov. 21, $5/$10
Workshop: “Breathe Away Stress,” for ages 14 and older, 4-6 p.m. Dec. 2

Library events

The Friends of the Newcastle Library meets from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 8 at Fire Station No. 9, 12412 Newcastle Way.

The Newport Way Library is at 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. The library is closed Nov. 11 for the Veterans Day Holiday and Nov. 22 for Thanksgiving. The following programs are offered the rest of the month:

Newport Way Library Association Used Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3 and 1-4 p.m. Nov. 4

“The Money Maze & The Scholarship Market,” for teens and adults, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7
Art preview: “A Century of Women Artists,” for adults, 7 p.m. Nov. 14
Japanese Story Time at KidQuest Museum, ages 3-5 with an adult, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15
Drop-in to learn about eBooks, for adults, 7 p.m. Nov. 15 and 10 a.m. Nov. 24
Women’s self-defense class, for adults, 11 a.m. Nov. 17
Computer class: “Introduction to Computers,” for adults and teens, noon Nov. 19
Teen movie matinee: “Hunger Games,” 2-5 p.m. Nov. 21
Korean Language Story Time, for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 30
Study Hall, for teens, children and families, 2 p.m. Wednesdays and 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
Study Zone, for teens, children and families, 3 p.m. Thursdays

Clubs

The Society of Artists for Newcastle, an art organization, is seeking new members. Call 271-5822.

Bridge players are wanted, evening or daytime. Games take place at various homes in the Hazelwood area. Call 255-0895.

Newcastle Historical Society meets at 4 p.m. the first Thursday at City Hall, 13020 S.E. 72nd Place. Call 226-4238.

An international dinner, sponsored by Baha’i Faith of Newcastle, is at 6:30 p.m. the third Friday. Call 430-8047.

Hill ’N’ Dale Garden Club, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday September through May at the Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Call 747-2953.

Health

Volunteers

Newcastle Weed Warriors: Volunteers are needed to staff the information booth at Newcastle Days at Lake Boren Park, 13058 S.E. 84th Way. Learn more at www.newcastleweedwarriors.org.

Places to go

Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, on Lakemont Boulevard Southeast, is a 3,000-acre park with more than 30 miles of trails and the site of the 1880s coalmines. Go to www.metrokc.gov/parks.

Calendar

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Events

Newcastle 2012 Fall Recycling Collection Event, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 6, Renton Academy parking lot, 7100 116th Ave. S.E.

The community is invited to join Beit Tikvah Messianic Congregation from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 8 at 7935 136th Ave. S.E. Celebrate with worship and Messianic dance. Learn more by calling 793-3000 or emailing office@beittikvah.us.

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon is from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Oct. 10 at Tapatio Mexican Grill, 6920 Coal Creek Parkway S.E. Guest speaker is yet to be determined. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. RSVP by emailing info@newcastlecc.com.

Newcastle Health & Safety Fair is from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Hazelwood Elementary School commons, 7100 116th Ave. S.E. Join Valley Medical Center, Puget Sound Energy, Chiropractic Wellness Centers and other Newcastle Chamber businesses and nonprofit organizations to educate and support the community safety, health and wellness.

The Newcastle Weed Warriors are hosting an Arbor Day tree planting party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 13 at Lake Boren Park, 13058 S.E. 84th Way. Learn more at www.newcastleweedwarriors.org.

Public meetings

All city public meetings are at City Hall, 12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200. Call 649-4444.

Economic and Community Development committee — 8-9 a.m. Oct. 9
Parks Commission — 6-8 p.m. Oct. 10
City Council regular meeting — 7-10 p.m. Oct. 16
Planning Commission — 7-9 p.m. Oct. 17
City Council meeting — 7-10 p.m. Oct. 2

The Newcastle Trails board meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Regency Newcastle, 7454 Newcastle Golf Club Road. Learn more at www.newcastletrails.org.

The Weed Warriors annual planning meeting for 2013 is from 6-7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Fire Station No. 9 meeting room, 12412 S.E. 69th Way. Learn more at www.newcastleweedwarriors.org.

YMCA

The Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, has regular family programs for all ages. Get a complete schedule by calling 282-1500 or go to www.seattleymca.org/Locations/CoalCreek/Pages/Home.aspx.

“Spooky Science,” for ages 3-11, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 6, $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers
“Planning for a Confident Retirement,” for adults, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 9
Trick or Treat family dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 12, $5 per adult, $3 per child
“Invest in Your Child’s Future Without Sacrifice,” for adults, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 16
“Fun with Food 2,” 5:30-6:15 p.m. Oct. 17, $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers
“Healthy Body Image: Teaching Kids to Eat and Love Their Bodies,” 4-5 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 18 through Jan. 3, $75
Rookies Basketball League, for ages 3-4, 9-11 a.m. Nov. 3 through Dec. 15, $42 for members, $73.50 for nonmembers
Rookies Basketball League, for ages 5-6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 3 through Dec. 15, $42 for members, $73.50 for nonmembers
Bowling Event — Westerners, 3-5 p.m. Nov. 4, $13

Library events

The Friends of the Newcastle Library meets from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Newport Way Library.
The Newport Way Library is at 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. The following programs are offered the rest of the month:
Fall Festival Children’s Story Times, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 6
Star Wars Reads Day, 1 p.m. Oct. 6, get a photo with a Star Wars character and then watch a special showing of “Clone Wars”
Fire Prevention Week Story Time, for ages 3-5 with an adult, 1 p.m. Oct. 9
“Finding the Right Colleges For You,” for teens and adults, 7 p.m. Oct. 10
Newport Way Book Group, for adults, discusses “Sarah’s Key,” by Tatiana de Rosnay, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15
“College Admissions 101,” for teens and adults, 7 p.m. Oct. 17
Korean Story Time at Kidsquest, for ages 3-5, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18
Drop in to learn about eBooks, for adults, 7 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25
“Write to Win: Writing College Entrance Essays That Work,” for teens and adults, 7 p.m. Oct. 24
Computer class: “Email Level 1,” for adults, 7 p.m. Oct. 31
Study Hall, for teens, children and families, 2 p.m. Wednesdays and 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
Study Zone, for teens, children and families, 3 p.m. Thursdays

Clubs

East Shore Singles, a social group for single adults older than 45, sponsors monthly activities and special events on the Eastside. New members are welcome. Call 433-0558 for a monthly bulletin go to www.eastshoresingles.org or www.meetup.com/eastshore-singles.

The Society of Artists for Newcastle, an art organization, is seeking new members. Call 271-5822.

MOMS Club of Renton meets for play dates at parks and other locations. New activities are planned daily. This nonprofit, nonreligious organization provides daytime support for moms and their families. Call 260-3079.

Bridge players are wanted, evening or daytime. Games take place at various homes in the Hazelwood area. Call 255-0895.

Newcastle Historical Society meets at 4 p.m. the first Thursday at City Hall, 13020 S.E. 72nd Place. Call 226-4238.

An international dinner, sponsored by Baha’i Faith of Newcastle, is at 6:30 p.m. the third Friday. Call 430-8047.

Drinking Liberally, an informal progressive social group that discusses politics, meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday at Angelo’s Restaurant, 1830 130th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. Go to www.drinkingliberally.org.

Eastside Mothers & More, a social network for mothers, meets from 7-9 p.m. the second Tuesday in the North Room at East Shore Unitarian Church, 12700 S.E. 32nd St., Bellevue. Go to www.eastsidemothersandmore.org.

Hill ’N’ Dale Garden Club, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday September through May at the Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Call 747-2953.
Health

Angel Care Breast Cancer Foundation-trained survivors offer free emotional support to the newly diagnosed, enhancing emotional recovery while going through treatments. Go to www.angelcarefoundation.org.

Volunteers

Newcastle Weed Warriors: Volunteers are needed to staff the information booth at Newcastle Days at Lake Boren Park, 13058 S.E. 84th Way. Learn more at www.newcastleweedwarriors.org.

The Coal Creek Family YMCA Seniors Program needs volunteers for intergenerational opportunities, including rocking and comforting infants, teaching children to play bridge and reading to kindergartners. Call 282-1506.

Newcastle Trails — trail advocates and builders for Newcastle: The group has built and maintained miles of trails for the public throughout the city, and has regular meetings and work parties. Call 453-9292, ext. 110. Learn more at www.newcastletrails.org.

Places to go

Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, on Lakemont Boulevard Southeast, is a 3,000-acre park with more than 30 miles of trails and the site of the 1880s coalmines. Go to www.metrokc.gov/parks.

Volunteers needed to help with tree planting event

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The city of Newcastle will again host its Arbor Day tree planting event, and it is seeking volunteers to help.

This year’s event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 13. The location has not yet been decided, but it will most likely take place somewhere in the May Creek corridor.

Contributed
Volunteers help plant a tree at last year’s Arbor Day tree planting event along the East May Creek Trail.

The city will update its website at www.ci.newcastle.wa.us when a location is chosen.

At last year’s event, the city sought volunteers to plant 250 trees along the East May Creek Trail.

The city celebrates Arbor Day now due to better planting conditions.