The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon is from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Feb. 8 at Tapatio Mexican Grill, 6920 Coal Creek Parkway S.E. Guest speaker is Newcastle Mayor Rich Crispo to give the State of the City presentation. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. RSVP to info@newcastlecc.com.

The Newcastle Weed Warriors’ next project is maintenance and restoration work from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 11 and 25 at Lake Boren, 13058 S.E. 84th Way.

Public meetings 

All city public meetings are at City Hall, 12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200. Call 649-4363. City Hall will be closed Feb. 20 for Presidents Day observance.

• City Council — 7-10 p.m. Feb. 7
•  Parks Commission — 6-8 p.m. Feb. 8
• Planning Commission — 7-9 p.m. Feb. 15
• City Council — 7-10 p.m. Feb. 21

Newport Way Library Association Meeting — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue

YMCA

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

Library events

The Newport Way Library is at 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. The library will be closed Feb. 20 for the Presidents’ Day holiday. The following programs are offered the rest of the month:

AARP Tax Help, 12:30 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. Thursdays

eReader and Digital Download Demonstration, for adults and teens, 3 p.m. Feb. 7 and 7 p.m. Feb. 21

Opera preview: “Orpheus and Eurydice,” for adults, 7 p.m. Feb. 14

Computer class: “One-on-One Assistance,” for adults and teens, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. Feb. 15

Chinese Book Discussion: “The Mysterious Girl,” for adults, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 18

Computer class: “Word Level 1,” for adults and teens, 7 p.m. Feb. 22

Newport Way Book Group: “Infidel,” by Ayaan Hirsi Ali, for adults, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27

“Paul Gauguin and the Search for Paradise,” for adults, 7 p.m. Feb. 28

Computer class: “Internet Level 1,” for adults and teens, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon is from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Jan. 11 at Tapatio Mexican Grill, 6920 Coal Creek Parkway S.E. Guest speaker is Randy Matheson, talking about the Renton School District levy and bond measures. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. RSVP to info@newcastlecc.com.

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce presents “Weight Release With Ease” teleclass from 4-5:15 p.m. Jan. 11. Learn more by contacting Jackie Foskett at 227-8210 or jackiefoskett@comcast.net.

The Newcastle Weed Warriors’ next project is maintenance and restoration work from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 14 at Lake Boren, 13058 S.E. 84th Way.

Public meetings

All city public meetings are at City Hall, 12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200. Call 649-4363.

•  Parks Commission — 6-8 p.m. Jan. 10
• City Council — 7-10 p.m. Jan. 17
• Planning Commission — 7-9 p.m. Jan. 18

Newport Way Library Association Meeting — 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9, Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue

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

YMCA

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

Library events

The Newport Way Library is at 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. The following programs are offered the rest of the month:

Computer class: “Email Level 1,” for adults, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11

Book Group Business Meeting, for adults, 7 p.m. Jan. 23

Newport Way Book Group: “Open: An Autobiography,” by Andre Agassi, for adults, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23

Computer class: “Internet Level 1,” for adults and teens, 7 p.m. Jan. 25

Baby Rhyming Time, for children and families, 10:15 a.m.

Young Toddler Story Time, for ages 1-2 with an adult, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays

Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult, 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays

Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-5 with an adult, 1 p.m. Tuesdays

Baby Rhyming Time, for children and families, 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays

World Language Story Time, for children and their families, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays

Study Hall, for teens, children and families, 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 or 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 p.m. the first Monday September through June at the Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Call 255-9705.

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 Weed Warriors: Volunteers assist city workers in removing noxious and invasive weeds from Newcastle parks, trails and open spaces. Youth groups, community groups and individuals are invited to participate in monthly environmental stewardship projects. Learn more at www.NewcastleWeedWarriors.org.

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.

King County Library System’s Words on Wheels program needs volunteers to select and deliver library materials to homebound patrons. Training is provided. A one-year commitment is required. Volunteers must be at least 18, have their own transportation and be able to pass a Washington State Patrol background check. Call 369-3235.

Dependency CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate): Community volunteers advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in King County. Call 269-3201.

DAWN (Domestic Abused Women’s Network): Provides services to survivors of domestic violence in King County. Call 795-1441.

Grace Children’s Charity: Provides essential school supplies for impoverished children. Call 430-0300.

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.

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce presents the free teleseminar “How Not to Gain Weight Over the Holidays” from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Dec. 7. Sign up at http://healinghypnotherapy.com/events- classes/free-teleseminar-5-tips-on-how-not-to-gain-holiday-weight. Contact Jackie Foskett at JackieFoskett@comcast.net or 227-8120 to learn more.

Festival of the Nativities, featuring a display of more than 500 nativity sets from around the word, including contributions from Newcastle residents, is from noon to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 and 12:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15205 S.E. 28th St., Bellevue.

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon is from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Dec. 14 at Tapatio Mexican Grill, 6920 Coal Creek Parkway S.E. Guest speaker is business coach Chad Rudolph. Cost is $20. RSVP by emailing info@newcastlecc.com.

The Newcastle Weed Warriors next project is maintenance and restoration work from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 14 at Lake Boren, 13058 S.E. 84th Way.

Public meetings

All city public meetings are at City Hall, 12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200. Call 649-4363. City Hall will be closed Dec. 26 for holiday observance.

• City Council — 7-10 p.m. Dec. 6
•  Parks Commission — 6-8 p.m. Dec. 14
•  City Council — 7-10 p.m. Dec. 20
•  Planning Commission — 7-9 p.m. Dec. 21

Newport Way Library Association Meeting — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue

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

YMCA

The Coal Creek Family YMCA, located at 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, has regular family programs for all ages throughout the summer. For a complete schedule, call 282-1500 or go to www.seattle-ymca.org/Locations/CoalCreek/ Pages/Home.aspx.

Library events

The Newport Way Library is at 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. It will be closed for the Christmas holiday Dec. 24 and 25. The following programs are offered the rest of the month:

•  eReader and Digital Download Demonstration, for adults and teens, 1 p.m. Dec. 11
•  Computer class: “Word Level 1,” for adults and teens, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14
• Opera preview: “Attila,” for adults, 7 p.m. Dec. 27
•  Baby Rhyming Time, for children and families, 10:15 a.m.
•  Young Toddler Story Time, for ages 1-2 with an adult, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays
•  Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult, 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-5 with an adult, 1 p.m. Tuesdays
•  Baby Rhyming Time, for children and families, 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays
•  World Language Story Time, for children and their families, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays
•  Study Hall, for teens, children and families, 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 p.m. the first Monday September through June at the Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Call 255-9705.

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

Work parties continue from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10 and Dec. 18 on the May Creek Trail extension east to Coal Creek Parkway. Scouts from several troops will work on both ends of the new trail, but more volunteers are needed. Newcastle Trails is a nonprofit organization that can provide certificates of community service. Supervisors are also welcome. Adults who can move along the trail, keep people on task and answer questions are also needed. Contact Peggy Price at 829-2196 or info@newcastletrails.org for more information.

The Regional Coalition for Housing has a volunteer position opening on its Citizen Advisory Board. The board consists of 12-15 community residents and housing professionals that work with ARCH staff to evaluate local housing funding proposals and increase awareness of housing issues on the Eastside. The board meets one Wednesday evening a month for two hours. Learn more at www.archhousing.org. Apply by contacting Arthur Sullivan at 861-3677 or asullivan@bellevuewa.gov.

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 Weed Warriors: Volunteers assist city workers in removing noxious and invasive weeds from Newcastle parks, trails and open spaces. Youth groups, community groups and individuals are invited to participate in monthly environmental stewardship projects. Learn more at www.NewcastleWeedWarriors.org.

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.

King County Library System’s Words on Wheels program needs volunteers to select and deliver library materials to homebound patrons. Training is provided. A one-year commitment is required. Volunteers must be at least 18, have their own transportation and be able to pass a Washington State Patrol background check. Call 369-3235.

Dependency CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate): Community volunteers advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in King County. Call 269-3201.

DAWN (Domestic Abused Women’s Network): Provides services to survivors of domestic violence in King County. Call 795-1441.

Grace Children’s Charity: Provides essential school supplies for impoverished children. Call 430-0300.

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.

Close to My Heart Santa Workshop is at 2 p.m. Nov. 6. Make fun cards for friends and families. Cost is $10. Get location by RSVPing to lisa@lisasargent.net or calling 255-3731.

The Newcastle Weed Warriors next project is maintenance and restoration work from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12 at Lake Boren, 13058 S.E. 84th Way.

Childhaven and the Seattle Seahawks team up for their 10th annual dinner and auction Nov. 14, to benefit Childhaven, a 102-year-old organization dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect. The “Evening of Healing, Hugs & Hope” starts at 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Grand Ballroom. Go to www.childhaven.org/auction or call 206-957-4896.

Public meetings

All city public meetings are at City Hall, 12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200. Call 649-4363.

• Parks Commission — 6-8 p.m. Nov. 9
• City Council — 7-10 p.m. Nov. 15
•  Planning Commission — 7-9 p.m. Nov. 16

Newport Way Library Association Meeting — 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue

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

YMCA

The Coal Creek Family YMCA, located at 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, has regular family programs for all ages throughout the summer. For a complete schedule, call 282-1500 or go to www.seattleymca.org/Locations/CoalCreek/Pages/Home.aspx.

Library events

The Newport Way Library is at 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. It will be closed for Veterans Day Nov. 11 and Thanksgiving Nov. 24. The following programs are offered the rest of the month:

•  “The Real Community College: Pros and Cons of the Last College Bargain” — for teens and adults, 7 p.m. Nov. 2
• eReader and Digital Download Demonstration — for adults and teens, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 6
•  Computer Class: “Internet Level 1” — for adults, 10 a.m. Nov. 7
•  Newport Way Book Group discusses “When She Flew,” by Jennie Shortridge, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21.
•  Computer Class: “Microsoft Word Level 1” — for adults, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28
•  Young Toddler Story Time, for ages 1-2 with an adult, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays
• Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult, 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-5 with an adult, 1 p.m. Tuesdays
•  Baby Rhyming Time, for children and families, 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays
• World Language Story Time, for children and their families, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays

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 or 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 p.m. the first Monday, September through June at the Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Call 255-9705.

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 Regional Coalition for Housing has a volunteer position opening on its Citizen Advisory Board. The board consists of 12-15 community residents and housing professionals that work with ARCH staff to evaluate local housing funding proposals and increase awareness of housing issues on the Eastside. The board meets one Wednesday evening a month for two hours. Learn more at www.archhousing.org. Apply by contacting Arthur Sullivan at 861-3677 or asullivan@bellevuewa.gov.

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 Weed Warriors: Volunteers assist city workers in removing noxious and invasive weeds from Newcastle parks, trails and open spaces. Learn more at www.NewcastleWeedWarriors.org.

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.

King County Library System’s Words on Wheels program needs volunteers to select and deliver library materials to homebound patrons. Training is provided. A one-year commitment is required. Volunteers must be at least 18, have their own transportation and be able to pass a Washington State Patrol background check. Call 369-3235.

Dependency CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate): Community volunteers advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in King County. Call 269-3201.

DAWN (Domestic Abused Women’s Network): Provides services to survivors of domestic violence in King County. Call 795-1441.

Grace Children’s Charity: Provides essential school supplies for impoverished children. Call 430-0300.

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.

Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15) gets off to a blazing start Oct. 8 with dramatic demonstrations at Bellevue fire stations, including Station 9, 12412 Newcastle Way. Firefighters and fire prevention officers will stop by each station and provide a real stovetop fire display and fire extinguisher demonstrations that both children and adults can also handle. Each station will have displays with several sets of real bunker gear to try on. The following specific events also take place:

The state fire marshal’s office sprinkler trailer will be at Station 8, 5701 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., conducting several live fire displays.

A child safety house trailer, to learn about kitchen and home fire safety awareness, will be at Station 3, 16100 N.E. Eighth St.

Celebrate Arbor Day by helping plant 250 trees in the May Creek basin from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at the May Creek open space on 89th Place. The city of Newcastle provides the trees and tools. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Learn more by contacting Grace Stiller at 206-795-5783 or gracestiller@gmail.com, or Michael Holly or Corey Miller of the city of Newcastle at 649-4444, or go to www.newcastleweedwarriors.org.

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce hosts holiday card workshops at 11 a.m. Oct. 8 and 2 p.m. Oct. 9. Workshops are $25. Learn more at www.newcastlecc.com.

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce luncheon is from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Oct. 12 at Tapatio’s Restaurant. The cost is $20. The guest speaker is Andy Wappler, of Puget Sound Energy. RSVP by emailing info@newcastlecc.com.

A candidate forum is from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 22 at The Golf Club at Newcastle, 15500 Six Penny Lane. Candidates include Rob McKenna and Jay Inslee, for governor; Reagan Dunn and Bob Ferguson, for attorney general. RSVP by emailing RSVP@newcastlecc.com. Learn more by calling John Jensen at 206-241-5774.

Public meetings

All city public meetings are at City Hall, 13020 Newcastle Way. Call 649-4363.

Parks Commission — 6-8 p.m. Oct. 12

City Council — 7-10 p.m. Oct. 18

Planning Commission — 7-9 p.m. Oct. 19

City Council — 7-10 p.m. Nov. 1

Town Hall Meeting — 7-9 p.m. Oct. 27, The Golf Club at Newcastle, 15500 Six Penny Lane

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

YMCA

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

Library events

The Newport Way Library is at 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. The following programs are offered the rest of the month:

Newport Way Library Association Meeting, for adults, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10

“Innovatively Organized Workshops for Time Management,” for adults, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11

“Write to Win,” for teens and adults, 7 p.m. Oct. 12

Newcastle Friends Meeting, for adults, 10 a.m. Oct. 15

The Newport Way Book Group discusses “The Lady in the Tower: The Fall of Anne Boleyn,” by Alison Weir, for adults, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17

Study Hall, for teens, 3 p.m. Thursdays

Young Toddler Story Time, for ages 1-2 with an adult, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays

Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult, 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays

Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-5 with an adult, 1 p.m. Tuesdays

Baby Rhyming Time, for children and families, 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays

World Language Story Time, for children and their families, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays

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 or 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 p.m. the first Monday September through June at the Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Call 255-9705.

Volunteers

The Regional Coalition for Housing has a volunteer position opening on its Citizen Advisory Board. The board consists of 12-15 community residents and housing professionals that work with ARCH staff to evaluate local housing funding proposals and increase awareness of housing issues on the Eastside. The board meets one Wednesday evening a month for two hours. Learn more at www.archhousing.org. Apply by contacting Arthur Sullivan at 861-3677 or asullivan@bellevuewa.gov.

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 Weed Warriors: Volunteers assist city workers in removing noxious and invasive weeds from Newcastle parks, trails and open spaces. Youth groups, community groups and individuals are invited to participate in monthly environmental stewardship projects. Learn more at www.NewcastleWeedWarriors.org.

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.

King County Library System’s Words on Wheels program needs volunteers to select and deliver library materials to homebound patrons. Training is provided. Call 369-3235.

Dependency CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate): Community volunteers advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in King County. Call 269-3201.

DAWN (Domestic Abused Women’s Network): Provides services to survivors of domestic violence in King County. Call 795-1441.

Grace Children’s Charity: Provides essential school supplies for impoverished children. Call 430-0300.

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.

Newcastle Days Kick-Off Event — Sidewalk Sale is from 3-7 p.m. Sept. 9 in downtown Newcastle.

It’s Passport Day from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 10. The city of Newcastle will be accepting passport applications at Lake Boren Park by appointment only. Call 649-4444.

The third annual Newcastle 5K is at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 10 at Lake Boren Park. Entry is $25 per individual and $20 for groups of four or more or $30/$25 the day of the race. Children and pets are welcome. Go to www.newcastle5k.com.

Celebrate National Assisted Living Week Sept. 11-18 at Regency Newcastle Retirement Assisted Living Community, 7454 Newcastle Golf Club Road. Open to the public with an open house, free lunch and tour (reservation for lunch preferred). Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. A Veterans Affairs Benefit Seminar is from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Sept. 14. Contact Kathy Kappler at 453-1508 or marketing@regencynewcastle.com.

Newcastle Chamber of Commerce luncheon, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Sept. 14, Tapatio’s. Cost is $20. The guest speaker is Randy Spitzer, author of “Take Responsibility: How the Best Organizers in the World Survive in a Down Economy and Thrive When Times are Good.”

Help the Weed Warriors knock out knotweed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17 at Lake Boren Park. Contact Grace Stiller at 228-7927 or gracestiller@comcast.net.

Cycle the Wave, an all-women’s cycling experience benefiting domestic violence programs, is from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 18 at Tibbetts Valley Park, 965 12th Ave. N.W., Issaquah. There are four rides to choose from — 10 miles, 25 miles, 42 miles and 62 miles. Register at www.cyclethewave.org.

Public meetings

All city public meetings are at City Hall, 13020 Newcastle Way. Call 649-4363.

• City Council — 7-10 p.m. Sept. 6
•  Parks Commission — 6-8 p.m. Sept. 14
•  City Council — 7-10 p.m. Sept. 20
•  Planning Commission — 7-9 p.m. Sept. 21

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

YMCA

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

Library events

The Newport Way Library is at 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. It will be closed for Labor Day Sept. 5. The following programs are offered the rest of the month:

•  Study Hall, for teens, 3 p.m. Thursdays
•  “America the Beautiful: 19th Century American Landscape Painting,” for adults, 7 p.m. Sept. 6
• Newport Way Library Association Meeting, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, is at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12
•  “Effective Resumes for the New Job Search,” for adults, is at 7 p.m. Sept. 13
•  “Simple Steps to Protect Your Kids: What Every Parent Should Know,” for adults, is at 7 p.m. Sept. 20
• Newcastle Friends Meeting, for adults, is at 10 a.m. Sept. 24

• eReader and Digital Download Demonstration, for adults and teens, 1 p.m. Sept. 25
•  Newport Way Book Group meets to discuss “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” by Jamie Ford, for adults, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26.
• Young Toddler Story Time, for ages 12-24 months with an adult, is at 10:15 a.m. Sept. 27.
• Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult, is at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 27.

• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-5 with an adult, is at 1 p.m. Sept 27.
• An opera preview of “Carmen,” for adults, is at 7 p.m. Sept. 27.
• Baby Rhyming Time, for ages newborn to 12 months with an adult, is at 10:15 a.m. Sept. 28.

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 or 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 p.m. the first Monday September through June at the Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Call 255-9705.

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 Days volunteers are needed at both the sidewalk sale from 3-6 p.m. Sept. 9 and during the festival Sept. 10 at Lake Boren Park. There are three shifts — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1-5 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Sign up by contacting Grace Stiller at 228-7927 or gracestiller@comcast.net.

The Coal Creek Family YMCA Seniors Program: Rock and comfort infants, teach children to play bridge and read to kindergartners. Call 282-1506.

Newcastle Weed Warriors: Volunteers assist city workers in removing noxious and invasive weeds from Newcastle parks, trails and open spaces. Youth groups, community groups and individuals are invited to participate in monthly environmental stewardship projects. Learn more at www.NewcastleWeedWarriors.org.

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.

King County Library System’s Words on Wheels program needs volunteers to select and deliver library materials to homebound patrons. Training is provided. A one-year commitment is required. Volunteers must be at least 18, have their own transportation and be able to pass a Washington State Patrol background check. Call 369-3235.

Dependency CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate): Community volunteers advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in King County. Call 269-3201.

DAWN (Domestic Abused Women’s Network): Provides services to survivors of domestic violence in King County. Call 795-1441.

Grace Children’s Charity: Provides essential school supplies for impoverished children. Call 430-0300.

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.

Newcastle Chamber of Commerce luncheon, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Aug. 10 at Tapatio’s. Cost is $20. Speaker to be determined.

Concerts in the Park presents the following performances from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lake Boren Park, 13058 S.E. 84th Way:

•  Aug. 10 — Ventura Highway Revisited, classic rock
•  Aug. 17 — Black Velvet 4, progressive and classic rock

The fourth annual Rusty Putter Golfing Event is at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 17 at the Golf Club at Newcastle’s 18-hole putting course. Cost is $15 per person and everyone, especially families and kids, are invited. For more information, contact Jim Price at 425-271-2256, ext. 110.

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce presents “Bargain Bash,” a garage sale to benefit Vision House, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 19 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 20 at 450 Bremerton Ave. N.E., Renton. Call 228-6356.

The Chiropractic Wellness Center hosts a trail walk from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 20. Community members will be treated to a free breakfast at the Wellness Center, 6965 Coal Creek Parkway S.E., followed by a walk on a local trail. Call 641-7470.

The Newcastle Weed Warriors’ next volunteer weed removal project, “Get Your Earth On!” is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 22-26, at the Coal Creek YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road. Learn more at www.newcastleweedwarriors.org.

Public meetings

All city public meetings are at City Hall, 13020 Newcastle Way. Call 649-4363.

•  Parks Commission — 7-8 p.m. Aug. 11
•  City Council — 7-8 p.m. Aug. 16
• Planning Commission — 7-8 p.m. Aug. 18

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

YMCA

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

Library events

The Newport Way Library is at 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. The following programs are offered the rest of the month:

•  Game On! for Teens, 2 p.m. Aug. 4 and 20
•  “The Very Silly Tourist,” for children and their families, 7 p.m. Aug. 3
•  Ikebana demonstration, the Japanese art of flower arranging for adults, 2 p.m. Aug. 28
• Around the World with Mother Goose Story Times, for ages 24 months to 3 years with an adult, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 4 and 11
•  Volunteer information meeting, 4 p.m. Aug. 31
• “Where in the World?” for the entire family, 7 p.m. Thursdays
•  Lunch Bunch Story Time, for ages 3 and older with an adult, noon Tuesdays

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 Lynlee at 433-0558 for a monthly bulletin or 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 p.m. the first Monday September through June at the Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Call 255-9705.

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 Weed Warriors: Volunteers assist city workers in removing noxious and invasive weeds from Newcastle parks, trails and open spaces. Youth groups, community groups and individuals are invited to participate in monthly environmental stewardship projects. Learn more at www.NewcastleWeedWarriors.org.

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.

King County Library System’s Words on Wheels program needs volunteers to select and deliver library materials to homebound patrons. Training is provided. A one-year commitment is required. Volunteers must be at least 18, have their own transportation and be able to pass a Washington State Patrol background check. Call 369-3235.

Dependency CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate): Community volunteers advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in King County. Call 269-3201.

DAWN (Domestic Abused Women’s Network): Provides services to survivors of domestic violence in King County. Call 795-1441.

Grace Children’s Charity: Provides essential school supplies for impoverished children. Call 430-0300.

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.

Newcastle Chamber of Commerce luncheon is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 13 at The Golf Club at Newcastle, 15500 Six Penny Lane. Cost is $30. The speaker is yet to be determined.

Concerts in the Park presents the following performances from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lake Boren Park, 13058 S.E. 84th Way:

- July 13 — Borrowed Time, a Styx tribute band

- July 20 — Wings N Things, a Paul McCartney tribute band

- July 27 — The Offenders, classic rock

- Aug. 3 — Front Street Cats, original and popular music

- Aug. 10 — Ventura Highway Revisited, classic rock

- Aug. 17 — Black Velvet 4, progressive and classic rock

The Newcastle Weed Warriors’ next tansy removal and cinnabar moth relocation project is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 9, location to be determined. Download a volunteer form at www.newcastleweedwarriors.org/projects.html.

The fourth annual Mack Strong TEAM-WORKS Charity Golf Tournament & Auction is July 11 at the Golf Club at Newcastle, China Creek Course, 15500 Six Penny Lane. The tournament starts at 1 p.m.; the auction and banquet is at 6 p.m. Register at www.eventbrite.com/event/1561888651/efbnen.

Public meetings

All city public meetings are at City Hall, 13020 Newcastle Way. Call 649-4363.

- City Council — 7-8 p.m. July 5

- Parks Commission — 7-8 p.m. July 14

- City Council — 7-8 p.m. July 19

- Planning Commission — 7-8 p.m. July 21

- City Council — 7-8 p.m. Aug. 2

The Newcastle Trails board will hold its May meeting at 7 p.m. July 11 at the Regency Newcastle, 7454 Newcastle Golf Club Road.

YMCA

The Coal Creek Family YMCA, located at 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, has regular family programs for all ages throughout the summer. For a complete schedule, call 282-1500 or go to www.seattleymca.org/Locations/CoalCreek/Pages/Home.aspx.

Library events

The Newport Way Library is at 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. It will be closed for July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. The following programs are offered the rest of the month:

- Lunch Bunch Story Time, for ages 3 and older with an adult, noon Tuesdays

- “Where in the World?” for the entire family, 7 p.m. Thursdays

-  Around the World with Mother Goose Story Times, for ages 24 months to 3 years with an adult, 10:30 a.m. July 7

- World Art Explorations: Jaguar Paper Mache Masks, for ages 8 and older, 7 p.m. July 11

- All Ages Game On for Family Fun, for grades 5 or younger children with an adult, 7 p.m. July 13

- Stones & Bones, Seeds & Bones Concert, for children and their families, 7 p.m. July 20

- EReader and Digital Download Demonstration, for adults, 1 p.m. July 24

- A World of Stories, for ages 3 and older, 7 p.m. July 27

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 Lynlee at 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 p.m. the first Monday September through June at the Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Call 255-9705.

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 Weed Warriors: Volunteers assist city workers in removing noxious and invasive weeds from Newcastle parks, trails and open spaces. Youth groups, community groups and individuals are invited to participate in monthly environmental stewardship projects. Learn more at www.NewcastleWeedWarriors.org.

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.

King County Library System’s Words on Wheels program needs volunteers to select and deliver library materials to homebound patrons. Training is provided. A one-year commitment is required. Volunteers must be at least 18, have their own transportation and be able to pass a Washington State Patrol background check. Call 369-3235.

Dependency CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate): Community volunteers advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in King County. Call 269-3201.

DAWN (Domestic Abused Women’s Network): Provides services to survivors of domestic violence in King County. Call 795-1441.

Grace Children’s Charity: Provides essential school supplies for impoverished children. Call 430-0300.

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.

Newcastle Weed Warriors hosts National Trails Day – Trail Walk beginning at Boren Park at 10 a.m. June 4.

Newcastle Chamber of Commerce hosts guest speaker Susannah Frame, KING 5 investigative reporter, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 8 at The Golf Club at Newcastle, 15500 Six Penny Lane. Frame will share what led to her “Waste on the Water” story. Cost is $30.

The Newcastle Weed Warriors’ next ivy removal project is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 11at Hazelwood Park. Download a volunteer form at www.newcastleweedwarriors.org/projects.html.

Eastside Mothers and More hosts a discussion about organ donation with LifeCenter Northwest from 7-9 p.m. June 14 at Eastshore Unitarian Church, Room No. 206, 12700 S.E. 32nd St., Bellevue. Learn more at www.eastsidemothersandmore.org or email info@eastsidemothersandmore.org.

Public meetings

All city public meetings are at City Hall, 13020 Newcastle Way. Call 649-4363.

• City Council — 7-8 p.m. June 7
• Parks Commission — 6-7 p.m. June 8
• Planning Commission — 7-8 p.m. June 15
• City Council — 7-8 p.m. June 21

The Newcastle Trails board will hold its May meeting at 7 p.m. May 9 at the Regency Newcastle, 7454 Newcastle Golf Club Road.

Youth

The following events take place at the Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road. Call 282-1500 or go to http://www.seattleymca.org/Locations/CoalCreek/Pages/Home.aspx.

• “Vegetarian Indian Cooking: Appetizers,” for ages 12 and up, 10 a.m. to noon, June 18, facility member $10/community participant or program member $20
• Family dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 24, $5 adults/$3 for children
• “Creative Card Making,” for ages 4 and older, 3:30-4:30 p.m. June 7, free
• “Kids Create 4: Father’s Day Surprise,” for ages 4-10, 3:30-4:15 p.m. June 15, $10
• Itty Bitty Basketball Class, for ages 3-4, 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 7-30; and ages 5-6, 5:30-6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, June 6-29, $30/$53

• Cycling, 25-mile ride, 9-11 a.m. June 4, free
• Y Stroller Bootcamp, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m. June 9 through Aug. 31, free
• Exploring Cougar Mountain hike, 8:30-10:30 a.m. June 30, free
• Yoga at the Lake, Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. June 30 through Aug. 25, free

Library events

The Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue, has reopened and offers the following programs:

• Mandarin Chinese Story Time, for all young children with an adult, 6:30 p.m. June 3
• Newcastle Family Story Time, for ages 2-5 with an adult, 10 a.m. June 7
• Family Story Time, for ages 2-5 with an adult, 10 a.m. June 21
• Magic Around the World, for ages 5 and older with an adult, 7 p.m. June 29, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church across from the library
• Volunteer information meeting, for teens and adults, 4 p.m. June 8

Clubs

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 p.m. the first Monday September through June at the Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Call 255-9705.

Seniors

Lake Heights Family YMCA Seniors Program has drop-in time Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the YMCA, 12635 S.E. 56th St. in Newport Hills. Have lunch, socialize and have fun. Call 644-8417.

Coal Creek Family YMCA Active Older Adult Program, ages 55 and older, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, 282-1500

• Open for community service projects, intergenerational projects, crafts, pinochle games, field trips and fellowship; sack lunches are available for a $3 donation.
• Refresher bridge class, 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays

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 Weed Warriors: Volunteers assist city workers in removing noxious and invasive weeds from Newcastle parks, trails and open spaces. Youth groups, community groups and individuals are invited to participate in monthly environmental stewardship projects. Learn more at www.NewcastleWeedWarriors.org.

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.

King County Library System’s Words on Wheels program needs volunteers to select and deliver library materials to homebound patrons. Training is provided. A one-year commitment is required. Volunteers must be at least 18, have their own transportation and be able to pass a Washington State Patrol background check. Call 369-3235.

Dependency CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate): Community volunteers advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in King County. Call 269-3201.

Domestic Abused Women’s Network: Provides services to survivors of domestic violence in King County. Call 795-1441.

Grace Children’s Charity: Provides essential school supplies for impoverished children. Call 430-0300.

Places to go

Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park 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.

Eastside Mothers and More hosts an American Red Cross talk, for moms only, about disaster preparedness is from 7-9 p.m. May 10 at Eastshore Unitarian Church, Room No. 206, 12700 S.E. 32nd St., Bellevue. Learn more at www.eastsidemothersandmore.org or email info@eastsidemothersandmore.org.

The Newcastle Weed Warriors’ next ivy removal project is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14 at Cross Town Trail, near Newcastle Cemetery, and a Spring Cleanup of Newcastle Cemetery May 21. Download a volunteer form at www.newcastleweedwarriors.org/projects.html.

Valley Medical Center Open House, is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 12. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. Admission is free. Mayor John Dulcich will provide opening remarks and give an update on the library. The medical center is at 400 S. 43rd St.

Eastside Mothers and More hosts a discussion about organ donation with LifeCenter Northwest from 7-9 p.m. June 14 at Eastshore Unitarian Church, Room No. 206, 12700 S.E. 32nd St., Bellevue. Learn more at www.eastsidemothersandmore.org or email info@eastsidemothersandmore.org.

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting is from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. May 11 at Tapatio’s, 6920 Coal Creek Parkway S.E. Cost is $20. Mary Trimarco, from the Washington State Department of Commerce, will be the guest speaker. RSVP by emailing info@newcastlecc.com.

Public meetings

All city public meetings are at City Hall, 13020 Newcastle Way. Call 649-4363. City Hall will be closed May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.

• Parks Commission — 6-8 p.m. May 11
• City Council — 7-10 p.m. May 17
• Planning Commission — 6-8 p.m. May 18

The Newcastle Trails board will hold its May meeting at 7 p.m. May 9 at the Regency Newcastle, 7454 Newcastle Golf Club Road.

Youth

The following events take place at the Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road. Call 282-1500 or go to www.seattle ymca.org/Locations/CoalCreek/ Pages/Home.aspx.

• “Fun With Food: Personal Nachos,” for ages 3-10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 22, $10
• Family dinners, 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 13, $5 per adult, $3 per child
• “Kids Create 3: Hanging Rainbow Fish,” for ages 4-10, is 3:30-4:15 p.m. May 18, $10
• “Itty Bitty Basketball Class,” for ages 3-4, 4:30-5 p.m. and 5-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and 10:10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 6-30, $35-$53
• “Itty Bitty Basketball Class,” for ages 5-6, 5:30-6 p.m. June 6-29, $35-$53
• “Tumbling: Mommy/Daddy & Me,” for ages 1-3, 10:45-11:30 a.m., through June 29, $5-$9

• Youth basketball classes, for ages 10-14, 5:15-6 p.m. and for ages 6-9 4:15-5 p.m. Fridays, June 3-24, $23 to $40
• “Youth Flag Football Class,” ages 10-14 5:15-6 p.m. and ages 6-9 4:15-5 p.m. Fridays through May 27, $23 to $40
• Happytalk: Spring Campout at Orkila, May 20-22, $120, call for details
• Tahminawl: Spring Camp at Seymour, May 20-22, $100, call for details
• Tykes: Spring Campout at Orkila, May 20-22, $120, call for details

Clubs

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 p.m. the first Monday September through June at the Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Call 255-9705.

Seniors

Lake Heights Family YMCA Seniors Program has drop-in time Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the YMCA, 12635 S.E. 56th St. in Newport Hills. Have lunch, socialize and have fun. Call 644-8417.

Coal Creek Family YMCA Active Older Adult Program, ages 55 and older, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, 282-1500

• Open for community service projects, intergenerational projects, crafts, pinochle games, field trips and fellowship; sack lunches are available for a $3 donation.
• Refresher bridge class, 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays

Library events

The Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue, is closed for expansion. A temporary location in Factoria Mall, 4055 Factoria Mall S.E., Bellevue, is open from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, for hold pickups, returns and a small browsing collection for checkout. Go to the library blog — http://blogs.kcls.org/newportway — for updated information regarding programs, classes and events.

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 Weed Warriors: Volunteers assist city workers in removing noxious and invasive weeds from Newcastle parks, trails and open spaces. Youth groups, community groups and individuals are invited to participate in monthly environmental stewardship projects. Learn more at www.NewcastleWeedWarriors.org.

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.

King County Library System’s Words on Wheels program needs volunteers to select and deliver library materials to homebound patrons. Training is provided. A one-year commitment is required. Volunteers must be at least 18, have their own transportation and be able to pass a Washington State Patrol background check. Call 369-3235.

Dependency CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate): Community volunteers advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in King County. Call 269-3201.

DAWN (Domestic Abused Women’s Network): Provides services to survivors of domestic violence in King County. Call 795-1441.

Grace Children’s Charity: Provides essential school supplies for impoverished children. Call 430-0300.

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.