Calendar
November 3, 2011
Events
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.
Newcastle couple named Washingtonians of the Year
October 9, 2011
Retired Seahawks fullback Mack Strong and the executive director of HOPE worldwide Washington, Zoë Higheagle-Strong, were honored as recipients of the Association of Washington Generals’ annual “Washingtonian of the Year” award.
Lt. Governor Brad Owen emceed the Sept. 17 event at Seahawks headquarters to celebrate the married couple’s accomplishments.
The award recipients are residents of Newcastle.
Mack Strong, Zoë Higheagle-Strong named Washingtonians of the Year
September 12, 2011
NEW — 2:20 p.m., Sept. 12, 2011
Retired Seahawks fullback Mack Strong and Executive Director of HOPE worldwide – Washington Zoë Higheagle-Strong will be honored as recipients of the Association of Washington Generals’ annual Washingtonian of the Year award.
Lt. Governor Brad Owen will emcee the Sept. 17 event at Seahawks headquarters to celebrate the couple’s accomplishments.
Strong and Higheagle-Strong are residents of Newcastle.
The reception will start at 5 p.m. at the Seahawks Headquarters/Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. Along with featuring the Washingtonian of the Year and highlights of AWG projects, the event will include tours of the VMAC, Blue Thunder Drum Line, Sea Gals, refreshments and a barbecue.
Former NFL star stresses the need to mentor youth
July 3, 2009
Mack Strong tells Chamber of Commerce about his foundation, TeamWorks Academy
Newcastle residents Mack and Zoe Strong to be honored at Childhaven centennial luncheon April 23
March 24, 2009
NEW — 2:10 p.m. March 24, 2009
Former Seattle Seahawk Mack Strong and his wife Zoe will receive the Mark Matthews Service to Children Award at Childhaven’s centennial celebration luncheon April 23.
The Mark Matthews Service to Children Award is presented in honor of the Rev. Mark Matthews, who founded the Seattle Day Nursery in 1909. The name changed to Childhaven in 1985.

Zoe and Mack Strong