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The COOP Ale Works Beats & Bites Festival, which features live music, local food trucks and other family friendly entertainment, will return for a seventh year to Riverwind Casino this summer, kicking off on Saturday, May 27.

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Incumbent Newcastle City Council members Marci White and Tommy Clay refiled for their seats on the Council; however, they are the only filers so there will not be an election this term.

Several of Niki Gayler’s interns were in attendance at the February Newcastle Board of Education meeting last week. Gayler reports there are now 60 students in the program who have been placed at businesses around the metro area. Students led the flag salute and some offered information about their experiences and the impact the program has had on their education. Pictured, from left, are: Melia Stucks, Keirstyn Anshutz, Jackson Lamb, Carson Wade, Joy Montoya, Aydan Smith, Josie Randall and Ms. Gayler.

A Morning Mingle was at Focus Federal Credit Union, 1097 NW 32nd Street in Newcastle, on Friday morning. Abigail Cabello addressed those in attendance, welcoming them with coffee and breakfast foods. Morning Mingles are in partnership with the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce.

An opportunity to serve has been posted by the City of Newcastle. There are vacant seats on two committees which help provide guidance to the City.

February activities have been scheduled by the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce with a Morning Mingle and a Business Luncheon this month.

A Lunch and Learn hosted by Frontline Family Solutions will give attendees an idea of what Frontline offers and the support they give to families throughout Newcastle.

Newcastle Public Schools has installed security cameras on its buses to deter misconduct and provide information to officials when necessary.

If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within three months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment Period.

Newcastle All Sports Association says baseball and softball seasons are almost here, and they are in the process of planning.