October is a busy month for community activities starting with the previously reported “Potter in the Park” today (Thursday) and concluding with Halloween activities such as Trunk or Treat at Newcastle High School on Thursday, October 29.
TODAY (THURSDAY) Potter in the Park
The City of Newcastle Parks & Recreation department said something magical is Popping up in Veterans Park from 1-3 p.m. today.
Potter in the Park is a time for area witches and wizards to grab their wands, and at no cost, enjoy an afternoon of games, crafts, Butterbeer, and fun, according to Newcastle Parks & Recreation.
TOMORROW (FRIDAY) Morning Mingle at DMD
A Newcastle Chamber of Commerce Morning Mingle is from 9-10 a.m. tomorrow (Friday) at DMD Carpet & Tile Cleaning, 1039 S. Sara Road in Blanchard.
There will be coffee and networking.
OCTOBER 19-23 Pumpkin Decorating
The Chamber plans its annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest from October 19-23. Participants can decorate their pumpkins, submit a photo along with business name to chamber@ newcastleok.org by October 19, and then display your work of art at your business to engage shoppers and gather votes.
The community votes for their favorite entry either at the store as owners encourage them to text their vote to 405-387-3232, or by ballot on the Chamber’s Facebook page. There will be a post featuring the entries where the community can vote.
The top three entries will advance to a final in-person voting round at Haunt the Park on October 24. Pioneer Fiber Internet is sponsoring the contest.
OCTOBER 20 Women’s Health Luncheon A Women’s Health Lunch & Learn ACTIVITIES on page 2 is from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Newcastle Library. A panel of health professionals will be discussing breast health basics, screening and mammograms, and why early detection matters.
ACTIVITIES: Evening with Mayor Nail is October 22
The Lunch & Learn is sponsored by Premier Breast Health Institute of Oklahoma. There will be a prize drawing for a free body composition analysis.
Attendees can RSVP on the Chamber’s website, www. newcastleok.org.
OCTOBER 22 An Evening with Karl Nail An evening with Mayor Karl Nail is planned for 6-8 p.m. October 22 at Newcastle Fire Station #1, 555 S. Main Street. There will be appetizers and refreshments available, and city insights.
The Chamber of Commerce and City of Newcastle activity is sponsored by Oklahoma Natural Gas.
OCTOBER 23 Business Trick-or-Treat Business Trick-or-Treat is from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, October 23.
A list of participating businesses will be posted on the Chamber of Commerce’s page on Facebook by 6 p.m. Thursday, October 23.
OCTOBER 24 Haunt the Park
Haunt the Park will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday October 24 at Veterans Park in Newcastle. There will be games, booths, and trick-or-treat.
The Chamber is signing up booths at this time, and they have planned a costume contest for 5:30 at the Haunt the Park. There are age categories of 0-4, 5-9, 10-13, 14-17, and “Best Group.”
OCTOBER 27 Mammography Coach OU Health brings its Mobile Mammography Coach to the Newcastle Library, 705 N.W. 10th Street, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 27.
To schedule an appointment, call 405-755-2273. They said most insurance covers an annual screening for no out-of-pocket costs for women 40 and older. Attendees must bring their photo ID, insurance card, and healthcare provider information.
OCTOBER 27 Luncheon with the Banks The Chamber of Commerce’s April Business Luncheon will feature financial institutions from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Newcastle Christian Church, 2200 N. Main Street.
A panel of bank executives will answer questions from moderator Michael Edmonds of Edward Jones. The luncheon is sponsored by OEC Electric & Fiber.
OCTOBER 29 NHS Trunk-or-Treat
Newcastle High School’s annual Trunk-or-Treat is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 29 at the high school’s west parking lot (behind the football field).
They ask for participants to come, bring your family, and your best costumes to obtain treats, listen to music, and enjoy “spooky surprises.”
There will be a costume contest, games, and a best vehicle contest.
OCTOBER 31 Community Trick-or-Treat Traditional Trick-or-Treat night is October 31 in Newcastle.
