A Newcastle City Council candidate forum will be held 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12 at Newcastle Public Library, 12901 Newcastle Way, Newcastle.

Five candidates vying for Position No. 5, 6 and 7 will respond to questions submitted by the residents.

This event is free to the public.

The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 7 and ballots will be mailed out on Oct. 18.