Newport Hills - Neighborhood Events

Parents: remind your junior and senior high school age kids that volunteer work for Newport Hills Community Club events is a GREAT way to fulfill community service hours!

Annual Local Events Calendar

4th of July Picnic and Children's Parade

July 4th, 2008

The Newport Hills Community Club hosts a 4th of July Picnic and Children’s Parade each year at the Community Park. The event starts with Ed Raftery and his antique car leading the children’s parade with decorated bikes, trikes and stroller two times around the track at Eastside High School. Prizes for all participants are handed out.

The Newport Hills Community Church sets up their tents, tables and chairs and helps with the cooking for the picnic. Church members also form a choir and sing a wonderful selection of old time favorites along with favorite patriotic songs. Children are entertained by Dizzy’s Tumblebus plus a giant inflatable room and a visit from the Fire Department in a real fire engine. Frisbees, tug-of-war and other land games are also popular with the kids.

After the parade hamburgers, hot dogs and other picnic food are cooked and served by volunteers. Attendance is usually between 300 and 500 people.

2008 Schedule of Events

11:00 Children's Parade
Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the parade at Eastside Catholic High School track. Kids of all ages are encouraged to decorate bikes, wagons & yourself to ride the track. Have fun & show your patriotic spirit!

11:30 - 3:00 4th of July - Neighborhood Picnic / BBQ
Hot dogs, burgers, garden burgers, sodas & chips provided

11:30 Patriotic Songs by NH Community Church Choir
12:00 Welcome Comments
12:00 Dizzy's Tumblebus
12:30 Bellevue City Fire Truck demonstration
1:00 Dance Program by Cornerstone Eastside Dance Theatre
1:30 Pie Eating Contest
2:00 Soccer demonstration

3:00 - 7:00 Swimming at Newport Hills Swim and Tennis Club

Past Picnic Photos

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Newport Hills Car Show

August 16th, 2008

For the past 4 years, the Newport Hills Community Club in conjunction with the Red Apple Market, Newport Hills Chevron and the Newport Hills Business Association has sponsored a car show.

This mid-August event has grown each year in popularity, last year showcasing more than 80 vintage, classic and hotrod cars. A pancake breakfast starts the day, with proceeds benefiting our local Newport Heights Elementary School.

Raffle prizes and awards are presented throughout the day and a mouthwatering barbeque, along with other goodies are provided by the local merchants. Great fun for the whole family, and lots of really "cool" cars.

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Santa Claus Tour and Holiday Lights Contest

Santa Tour - December 15, 2007

Each year on the Saturday and at least a week before Christmas the Newport Hills Community Club sponsors a tour of Newport Hills by Santa Claus, traveling behind a Fire Engine.

Along the way Santa hands out candy canes and oranges to kids who come running out of their houses when they hear the Fire Engine’s siren.

A NEW TRADITION: Santa will now be accepting canned food donations on the route. All donations will be turned over to the Newport Hills Community Church and will help assist people in our community. If you would like more information or would like to volunteer to help with setup and other tasks, just send email to Santa at santa@newporthillscommunityclub.org

At the end of the tour Santa will spend some time at the Newport Hills Shopping Center greeting parents and children who would like a picture with Santa. There are also free treats donated by local businesses.

View the 2007 Santa Tour Route

Santa Tour Photos

Holiday Lights Contest - December 8-22, 2007

In addition to the Santa tour, the club also sponsors a contest for the best holiday lights display. NHCC Board Member judges will canvas the neighborhood in search of the most outstanding light display. The winner receives a $25 gift certificate.

2007 Holiday Lights Contest Winner:
The McDermott Family

Sponsored by Newport Hills Community Club and Merchants.
Support Both!

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Spring Egg Hunt

March 22, 2008

Each year on the Saturday before Easter the Newport Hills Community Club sponsors the Spring Egg Hunt. The event is usually held in the morning at the Newport Heights Elementary School Playground.

There are actually several separate egg hunts based on the ages of the children. Children from ages 2 to 10 are invited to come to find chocolate eggs and other delights scattered around the playground at Newport Heights Elementary School. The hunt begins with the youngest children at 9:00 AM sharp - followed by four age groups, so all children will have some fun. A real live Bunny (about the size of a person) always shows up to make it special for the smaller children. Great time for family pictures.

Photos from past Spring Egg Hunts

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