City of Newton Press Releases http://www.newtonnc.gov The City of Newton experienced four sanitary sewer overflows on May 14 due to heavy rainfall. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R275.php Southside Park and the Newton Heritage Trail Greenway have been closed due to flooding as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R274.php The City of Newton held its annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 21 at First United Methodist Church in Newton. At the ceremony, Newton was recognized for being named a "Tree City USA" community for the second year in a row. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R265.php The Newton Downtown Historic District has been officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service. Its inclusion in this prestigious national list was announced on May 11 by the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, which administers the National Register program in the state. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R273.php The City of Newton Fire Department will be conducting annual fire hydrant flowing and testing beginning Monday, May 21 in the northwest quadrant (north of "A" Street and west of Main Avenue). Testing is expected to last several weeks. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R271.php The May 2012 edition of "Catawba Communities," a monthly show featuring information about programs and services provided by local governments, school systems and associated agencies across Catawba County, is currently airing on the Charter Communications' Government Channel (Channel 3) on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8:00 p.m. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R189.php The Newton Festival & Events Committee is excited to offer five movies for the 2012 "Movies in the Park" series, which is set to begin June 15 at Southside Park in Newton. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R248.php Javier Chavez was named as the recipient of Newton's 2012 Unity Award. The prestigious award was presented at the City's annual Unity Day Celebration on Saturday, April 28 at Southside Park. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R266.php The Newton Parks and Recreation Department and the Catawba County Council on Aging will offer "Yoga for Seniors" every Thursday morning in May for a suggested donation of $3 per class to those ages 55 and over. The class will be held at the Newton Recreation Center from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R267.php The Newton Parks & Recreation Department and the Catawba County Council on Aging will offer "Tai Chi for Seniors" every Friday afternoon in May for a suggested donation of $3 per class to those ages 55 and over. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R268.php The 2012 "Big Sweep" Newton Citywide Clean-up was held Saturday, April 21. The event, which attracted more than 45 volunteers, began at the Newton Recreation Center as the clean-up crews were assigned areas of the City. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R269.php Neighbors Network is beginning their search for Service Providers to satisfy the needs of their Membership. Neighbors Network is a membership-driven, grass-roots organization under the umbrella of the Catawba County Council on Aging. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R253.php The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Newton by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R254.php The Downtown Newton Development Association's Makeover Project is nearing completion. The DNDA has been working diligently to restore the faade at Phostell's Barber and Beauty Shop, located at 106 N. Main Avenue in downtown Newton, in compliance with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R256.php If you and your children love to fish, this event is for you. The 2012 Take-A-Kid Fishing Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Herman's Fish Lake in Newton. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R257.php The City of Newton Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce the opening of the City's swimming pool on Monday, June 11. The pool is expected to remain open through August 12. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R260.php Are you ready for some football? The Newton Parks & Recreation Department will begin registration for youth football leagues on Monday, May 7. Registration will continue through Friday, August 10. Late registration for Mighty Mites and Bantam leagues only will be July 23 to August 17. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R261.php The Newton Parks & Recreation Department will begin registration for its youth fall soccer leagues on Monday, May 7. Registration will continue through Friday, August 10. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R262.php The Newton Parks & Recreation Department will be sponsoring beginner swimming lessons for youth ages 6-12 at the Newton Swimming Pool. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R263.php The Newton Parks and Recreation Department will offer water aerobics on Monday and Wednesday evenings from June 18 to August 1 for those ages 16 and older. The class will be held at the Newton Swimming Pool from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R264.php If you're planning a yard sale this spring, your best opportunity is the City of Newton's Citywide Yard Sale. The seventh annual event, sponsored by the Festival & Events Committee, is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Southside Park. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R252.php The City of Newton was among the communities across North Carolina that received 2012  ´Excellence in Communications' Awards at the annual North Carolina City & County Communicators' (NC3C)  Conference during an award ceremony on Thursday, March 29 at The Carolina Inn. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R241.php Do you or someone you know have a yard that deserves recognition? The Newton Appearance Commission invites you to nominate that special yard for the prestigious "Yard of the Month" honor. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R243.php Gentlemen, start your engines! The Newton Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Motorcycle, Truck, & Car Show Classic at Southside Park on Saturday, July 28. The gates will open at 11:00 a.m. and will close at 6:00 p.m. with a $2 general admission fee. Children ages 12 and under will be admitted free. Concessions will be available. http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R244.php The Newton Parks & Recreation Department has scheduled the 22nd Annual Soldiers Reunion 5K Run/Walk for Saturday, August 18 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Newton Recreation Center. A one-mile fun run is slated to begin prior to the 5K run at 8:00 a.m http://www.newtonnc.gov/rotating_stories_detail_T65_R246.php