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Regular Group Swim Lessons

Chehalem Aquatic Center is accepting registration for the first of two winter session of swim lessons due to begin the week of January 10^th. Our regular group swim program meet Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for five weeks. Morning, afternoon and evening lessons are available. Registration is based on both age and skill level. Lessons begin at 12 months - 14 years with novice through advanced levels. Preregistration is required; in person (at 1802 Haworth Avenue), over the phone (503-538-4813), or online at cprd.recware.com. Package prices from $45/$55. Register early and save $5.

Small Group Swim Lessons

Chehalem Aquatic Center is currently taking registration its first winter session of Small Group Session which begins the week of January 10^th. With three children per class this three week, 5 lesson set has a great instructor to student ratio. Morning and evening lessons are available either Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs with each lesson being 30 minutes in length. Small group prices from $45/$55. Register early and save $5 per student. Hurry, hurry, hurry, as space is limited; register in person at 1802 Haworth; via phone at 503-538-4813; online at cprd.recware.com. Register early and save $5.

Private Swim Lessons

Chehalem Aquatic Center is accepting new clients for private swim lessons. Private lessons are a one on one teaching format and lesson structure is modified to meet each clients needs. Private lesson sessions run twice a week (M/W or Tu/Th) for either three or six weeks. Call 503-538-4813 to be placed on the appointment list.

Home School Swim Lessons

Chehalem Aquatic Center offers swim lessons geared to children who receive schooling at home. These classes are a small group format meeting twice a week for five lessons and are scheduled Tuesday/Thursday afternoons from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Aquatic Center management is happy to work with families with special scheduling requests. Our next session begins January 11^th. Preregistration is required; in person (at 1802 Haworth Avenue), over the phone (503-538-4813), or online (cprd.recware.com). Prices from $45/$65. Register early and save $5.

Friday Night Swim Lessons

Friday night lessons are back at Chehalem Aquatic Center by popular request. A once a week program for five weeks with each lesson running for 45 minutes with a maximum of 4 children per class. Preschool 1 – 3 and Level 1 – 3 classes are offered. Session 1 begins Friday, January 14th and preregistration is required; in person (at 1802 Haworth Avenue), over the phone (503-538-4813), or online at cprd.recware.com. Prices from $46/$56. Register early and save $5.

Holiday hours this week

CPRD District Office will be closed Friday, Dec. 31st.

Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center will open from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31st, with an extra public swim. It will be closed New Year's Day, Jan.1, 2011. Swim lessons are altered this week, so be sure to check the aquatics webpage for details.

Adult Enrichment Center will be closed Friday, Dec. 31st.

Our email addresses have changed!

Please note we now use the first initial of the first name + the entire last name of our employees @cprdnewberg.org. For example, dclements@cprdnewberg.org. Our facility email addresses have changed, too. Our Staff Directory and Board contacts are on our website.

Give the gift of quality of life!

Chehalem Park & Recreation gift certificates are available this holiday season. Give the gift of activity, or education. Choose a dollar amount to be redeemed for any program or specify the activity... a family pool or fitness center membership, swim lessons, choose recreation or community school programs...The list goes on!

Nightmare Before Christmas Dance benefits skatepark

See the armory as never before at the Nightmare Before Christmas Dance Friday, Dec. 17 at Chehalem Armory. Proceeds benefit Dundee Skatepark.

Swim Shop Stocking Stuffers

The Swim Shop at Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center has just received a new shipment of caps, goggles and other items which are perfect for stuffing into the stocking of any lap swimmer, athlete or even for the recreational swimmer. Check us out!

Dutch Bros. benefits Community School Friday!

All day Friday, December 10th, profits from both Newberg Dutch Bros. will benefit the CPRD Community School program.

Proceeds will go toward scholarships for children who would like to participate in afterschool programs (such as our 5th Grade Band, beginning in January 2011).

Go once...go twice...our local kids will thank you!

Annual Waterpolo Alumni Game

Current and Former Newberg High School Polo Players are invited to the Annual Alumni Game - that's current versus former players.

When: 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 27
Where: Chehalem Aquatic Center

Both men’s and women’s teams. Food and beverages to follow at Abby’s (a $2.00 pizza donation is requested). Questions? Contact Rick Rogers, rlrckrogers@comcast.net (503) 997-6094

Board of Directors meets Thursday

Due to the holiday schedule, the CPRD Board of Directors meets this Thursday at 6 p.m. at Chehalem Armory. The public is welcome. You can view the agenda on the Board webpage.

Dog park opens Monday!

The dog park at Ewing Young Historical Park will officially open Monday, Dec. 6. This latest Chehalem Park and Recreation District amenity features a fenced open area for dogs of all sizes.

The park is approximately two acres, split into two sections - one for large dogs and one for small and shy dogs. The fenced area is off-leash.

There are large oak logs to keep dogs interested and for owners to sit. Water is available. There is a station for waste collection materials and disposal.

The dog park will open from 7 a.m. to dusk. No other animals are permitted. A complete list of rules is posted, designed to keep this new park safe, clean and enjoyable for all.

Ewing Young Historical Park is located at 1201 South Blaine Street in Newberg (follow the railroad tracks). It is also home to famous Chehalem Skate Park, a BMX track and a disc golf course.

Send letters to Santa

You'll find dropboxes for letters to Santa Claus at the Chehalem Aquatic Center, Newberg Public Library, the Community Center, Abby's Pizza and Dundee Fire Hall. Just drop them in before Thursday, December 16 and CPRD will make sure they are taken care of.

Santa will try to answer every letter, so make sure to include your full name and address!

Holiday Gift Workshop

Take time this season to help a child make an original gift. Choose from a number of projects and prices on a first-come, first-served basis. Projects include beaded jewelry, keychains, fleece scarves and pillows, wooden bird houses, travel mugs and painted ceramics.

Discount extended for When I'm in Charge

Prepare your 8 to 11-year-old child to be home alone: register for When I'm in Charge. Discount for early registration has been extended through Friday December 10th.

Subjects covered include home safety (including what care to provide for a nosebleed or burn), gun and internet safety, sibling care, and who to call in an emergency.

Dundee Skatepark ramps installed

Installation of ramps has been completed at the Dundee Skatepark. You can read Skate park will open none too soon for skaters on the Newberg Graphic website.

During inclement weather like this week's cold snap, you can stay updated on CPRD closures, delays and announcements the following ways.

• Check our homepage for announcements.
• Click on the conditions report icon in the top right corner of the homepage, the flashing rain image. That will take you to our Weather and Emergency Closure Announcements webpage with information for the entire district, including detailed information on field conditions when appropriate.
• Follow us on Facebook.
• Follow us on Twitter.
• Call the Chehalem Aquatics & Fitness Center at (503) 538-7454 or (503) 537-2909.

Overnight Warming Center Open Tuesday Night

The Adult Enrichment Center (AKA Senior Center) will extend hours overnight tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 23, through its regular opening time of 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24 to serve as a warming center due to the cold weather. Anyone seeking relief from the cold is welcome.

Address
101West Foothills Drive
Newberg,Oregon 97132
(adjacent to Crater Elementary School)
(503) 537-9404

Overnight Warming Center Open Monday Night

Seeking a warm place tonight? The Adult Enrichment Center (AKA Senior Center) will extend hours from 8 a.m. today, Monday morning, overnight through 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23 to serve as a warming center due to the cold weather.

Anyone seeking relief from the cold is welcome.

Address:
101 West Foothills Drive
Newberg, Oregon 97132
(adjacent to Crater Elementary School)
(503) 537-9404

Overnight Warming Center Open Sunday Night

The Adult Enrichment Center (AKA Senior Center) will extend hours to open from 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, to 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22 due to the cold weather. Anyone seeking relief from the cold is welcome.

Address
101 West Foothills Drive
Newberg, Oregon 97132
(adjacent to Crater Elementary School)
(503) 537-9404

CPRD employee named OGA Volunteer of the Year

Congratulations to Phil Fribley, named Volunteer of the Year by the Oregon Golf Association for 2010.

When Phil is not working as marshall for Chehalem Glenn Golf Course, he donates his time assisting OGA conduct and run amateur golf tournaments around the state. Phil has been a volunteer for 16 years, traveling as far as Klamath Falls and Bend, working starters, maintaining pace of play, and marshaling for OGA tournaments.

"I enjoy being able to help out with the sport this way," he said.

Chehalem Glenn Golf Course supervisor Brandon Thompson said "We're proud of what Phil does and winning that award."

Next time you're out on the green, be sure to shake Phil's hand.

CPRD job opening for Administrative Coordinator

CPRD is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Coordinator. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, December 10, 2010. For details, go to our employment section.

See you at the Fall Bazaar & Craft Fair Saturday!

Have fun while getting a jump on Christmas shopping at the Adult Enrichment Center Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Vendors, music, food, coffee, raffles and prizes!

Kids' Day Out Childcare Event

What: Fun-filled field trip day for ages 3 - 11

When: Thursday, Nov. 11 (Veterans' Day) 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Where: Chehalem Community Center for ages 3 - 6; Edwards Elementary School Cafeteria for ages 5 - 11

What: Ages 3 - 6 will go to Critter Cabana; Ages 5 - 11 will go to the Chehalem Cultural Center

Cost: Free to C.A.R.E. children

Drop-ins $40 - 20% off for siblings

Basketball officials wanted

We want coaches for our adult, middle school and youth leagues. Both girls' and boys' middleschool coaches are needed.

Interested?

Come to the Basketball Officials' Training Meeting

Nov. 21

6 p.m.

Chehalem Armory

620 N. Morton

For more information, contact Mark at mmartin@cprdnewberg.org or Mike at mgarrity@cprdnewberg.org or (503) 537-2909.

Holiday Board of Directors Schedule

The next regular CPRD Board of Directors meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9th at the Chehalem Armory at 620 N. Morton Street in Newberg, due to the holidays. The Board will not meet in November.

Deep Water Exercise Classes are back

Friday Deep Water Exercise Classes are back by popular demand! M/W/F from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Drop-in rate is $3.25. Punchcards are available.

Ballot drop-off at Aquatic Center

It's time to vote. Reminder that a Yamhill County ballot drop-off box is located at the Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center at 1802 Haworth Avenue in Newberg.

Chehalem Cultural Center wins design award

Chehalem Cultural Center has won another award for design, this time in the 2010 IIDA Oregon Design Awards Competition.

Accepting Vendors for Fall Bazaar and Craft Show

The Adult Enrichment Center will host its 6^th annual Fall Bazaar and Craft Show Nov. 13th. This year’s bazaar is shaping up to be something special. We hope you and your friends can attend. As in years past, we will offer a program full of great food, a wonderful atmosphere, arts vendors of every style as well as food. There is no admission to attend. This is a great place to get some early Christmas shopping done.

Although a lot of work has been done, there are still plenty of ways that you can support this event and in so doing, make a positive impact on the center.

How you can help

• Tell all of your friends and neighbors to support their local senior center by attending this fun event
• If you have small items that can be given away as door prizes or raffle basket accents, bring them in. Nothing too large please. Porcelain or ceramic statues are perfect. If you are not sure if your donation would be appropriate, please give us a call.
• Sign up to volunteer at the event. We always are in need of greeters and table hosts. If you are willing to help, there is a good chance that we can find an enjoyable task for you.If you have a friend that is an accomplished hobbyist/artist, encourage them to register for a table. Spaces are limited but still available.

Scooters now allowed at Chehalem Skatepark

Sure, Shawn White enjoys skating at our world-class skatepark at Ewing Young Historical Park, but you don't have to be a world-class skater to enjoy it - or even a skater at all. Scooters are now permitted. A reminder that helmets are mandatory, and bikes are not allowed.

See you around on your scooter!

Zumba!

Zumba is a fun Latin Dance based aerobic workout. No rhythm required! Come and have a great time getting fit! For ages 14 years and older. Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm as well as Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30am-10:30am at the Chehalem Armory. Pick up a punch card at the Aquatic Center before attending class.

New class offering at the Aquatic Center

Deep Water Exercise – New!
Yes! We can exercise in deep water. With the aid of a “jogging belt” this 60 minute class is sure to get your heart rate up. This class has zero impact and works with the water’s resistive properties to get a complete workout. With the aid of dumbbells toning exercises for core and upper body are included.
Who: Adults
Dates: On Going
When: Mon/Wed 10:00–11:00 am
Fee: Drop-in $3.25/$3.75
Frequent user punch cards available
Instr: Kevin Jones

Aquatic Center offering swim lessons and special public swim time

Small Group Swim Lessons
Chehalem Aquatic Center is currently taking registration for Small Group Session 1-B which begins the week of October 11th. With three children per class this three week, 6 lesson set has a great instructor to student ratio. Morning and evening lessons are available either Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs with each lesson being 30 minutes in length. Small group prices from $50/$55. Register early and save $5 per student. Hurry, hurry, hurry, as space is limited!

Private Swim Lessons
Chehalem Aquatic Center is accepting new clients for private swim lessons. Private lessons are a one on one teaching format and lesson structure is modified to meet each clients needs. Private lesson sessions run twice a week (M/W or Tu/Th) for either three or six weeks. Call 503-538-4813 to be placed on the appointment list. Cost is $84 for three weeks.

Home School Swim Lessons
Chehalem Aquatic Center offers swim lessons geared to children who receive schooling at home. These classes are a small group format meeting twice a week for three weeds and are scheduled Tuesday/Thursday afternoons from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Aquatic Center management is happy to work with families with special scheduling requests. Our next session begins October 12th. Preregistration is required. Prices from $50/$60

Special Public Swim – Friday October 8th
Chehalem Aquatic Center is holding an afternoon public swim session on Friday, October 8th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.. All are welcome (children under the age of 8 years require an adult be in the water) Enjoy basketball, mats, noodles, slides and Tarzan rope swing. Admission for children, students and senior citizens is $2.50 and adults are $3.00. Children are welcome to use the hot tub during this special session.

To register or to get more information: visit the CPRD website at cprdnewberg.org, call 503-537-2909 or visit the Aquatic Center at 1802 Haworth Ave Newberg.

Community School offers Mandarin Chinese

Plan to travel? Studying business? Marketing? Mandarin is the language to learn.
Starting October 11th the Community School will be offering classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Newberg High School for students 12 years through adult.

Register at cprd.recware.com

Quilt raffle October 2

Got your tickets? Chehalem Park and Rec Quilters are raffling off a beautiful, 101" x 84" quilt to benefit FISH.

Tickets are available through CPRD, FISH, or the quilt group at $1.00 each or $5.00 for six.

To see the quilt, go to the Adult Enrichment Center. It's hanging proudly in the front lobby.

Any questions? Call Mary Bartlett at 503-538-5622.

CPRD Board of Directors endorses Measure 76

CPRD Board of Directors voted to endorse Measure 76 at the September board meeting.

This measure would continue the availability of a portion of Oregon lottery funds for state parks; Oregon Park and Recreation in turn makes grants available to park systems including CPRD. The two most recent CPRD park development projects made possible by such Local Government Grants are Tom Gail Park (app. $200,000) and Herbert Hoover Park playground ($50,000).

Your opinion matters! Take this survey for creating public space around the cultural center & library

The Newberg Downtown Coalition, the City of Newberg, Chehalem Parks and Recreation District and other local partners are working with Project for Public Spaces to develop a placemaking vision and a program for the public spaces around the Chehalem Cultural Center and the Newberg Library.

On September 15, 2010 PPS facilitated a public visioning workshop brainstorming ideas and opportunities for the new public space. We want to include your ideas in this plan as well. Please take this online survey and spread the word to friends and relatives.

Thank you for participating!

CS Lewis Academy students help out at CPRD park

Thank you!

On Sept. 25, about 80 local CS Lewis Academy students removed invasive plants from Herbert Hoover Park and cleaned and organized the gym at Central School.

October all-day CARE days

FUN! FUN! FUN!

October all-day CARE days are offered when schools are closed. There are three days in the month of October when schools will be closed and CARE will be located at two sites only - Crater Elementary School for 1^st grade through 5^th grade and the Community Center for preschool through kindergarten.

October ALL-DAY CARE

Time: 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Locations: Crater Elementary School CARE site - 1^st through 5^th grade

Chehalem Community Center site - preschool through kindergarten

Field trips: Please bring a sack lunch on all-day CARE days

Oct. 8^th- Salem Children’s Museum

Leaving at 9:00 a.m., returning by 2:00 p.m.

Oct 28^th- OMSI

Leaving at 9:00 a.m., return by 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 29^th- Sweet Oregon Berry Farm pumpkin patch and corn maze

Leaving at 9:30 a.m., return by 12:00 p.m.

• This event is FREE to children enrolled in full-time CARE.
• Cost to all others is $40.00 drop-in, per day with 20% discount for siblings.
• Registration must be done in person at the Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center or over the phone at 503-537-2909 or 503-538-7454. (NOT online).

National Literacy Event at Rotary Centennial Park

A fun and educational reading fair awaits you and your child from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Sept. 25 at Rotary Centennial Park (outside the Chehalem Cultural Center).

Features

Reptile Man

Book Bingo

Book Walk

Crafts

Story times

and more!

Wheelchair tune-up clinic canceled

The tune-up clinic scheduled for Friday, Sept. 24th has been canceled. Don't worry - We'll reschedule it soon!

Historic Tour of Newberg

Learn about local history with a guided tour led by a local historian. Adults of all ages will enjoy this seated tour. Following the trip, we will stop at Pogy’s subs and discuss all that we have learned.

Meet at Adult Enrichment Center (AKA Senior Center) at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24 for departure.

Tour 9 a.m. - noon
Cost: $5

Sign up now for Babysitting Safety Class

This babysitting training course is designed to teach 11-15-year-olds everything you need to know to be a great babysitter.

Red Cross instructors cover leadership skills, good business practices, basic infant and child care, and responding to First Aid emergencies. A certificate of completion is awarded. Bring pencil, paper and a lunch, or a lunch may be purchased on site.

Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Starts September 25

Meets at Providence Newberg Hospital Dundee Room

Fee: Early $57/$65; Regular $67/$75

Wheelchair tune-ups Friday

Bring your walker, wheelchair or power chair in for a tune-up 12:30 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 24, at the Adult Enrichment Center (AKA Senior Center).

Chehalem Cultural Center recognized for construction excellence

The Chehalem Cultural Center won an honorable mention Northwest Construction magazine's Best of 2010 Awards.

The annual competition recognizes construction and design excellence in the three-state region that includes Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

An independent jury comprised of design and construction professionals arrived at 20 winning projects and three honorable mentions in categories such as Best Green Building and Best Transportation Project.

“The jury considered a variety of criteria for each project, from teamwork and safety to innovation and aesthetics,” says Scott Blair, senior editor of Northwest Construction. “This year’s group of 75 entries impressed the judges with their quality and variety.”

The winners will be profiled in detail in the December issue of Northwest Construction and on www.northwest.construction.com. In addition, project teams will be honored during an awards ceremony breakfast at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront on Thursday, December 9.

Board to meet at Adult Enrichment Center Thursday

The CPRD Board of Directors will meet at the Adult Enrichment Center (A.K.A. the Senior Center) at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. The public is welcome.

For the full location schedule, go to the Board webpage.

Address

101 West Foothills Drive

Newberg, OR 97132

(Adjacent to Crater Elementary School)

Advisory Committee names trail project

Chehalem Heritage Trails - That's the official name of the proposed 77-mile trail system CPRD is working on. Monday night, Sept. 20th, ten members of the new advisory committee met to work on the first segment of the trail, which will connect Newberg and Dundee through Dayton Avenue and Hess Creek.

City administration from Newberg and Dundee, ODOT, Oregon State Parks, the Newberg School District, and Champoeg State Park were represented in the inaugural meeting. One thing they did was decide on the official name of the trail system itself. Discussion opened up on the theme and the names of the other trails included in the master plan. Public input is welcome. Leave your comments below - Should the trails be named on a historical theme, an agricultural theme, or something else?

Beyond identity, the committee examined the proposed trail alignments, discussed possible tie-ins with federal programs, and the objectives of the project. The next meeting will be a bus tour of the proposed trail route.

Dundee Skate Park takes shape

One step closer to big-time skate action: We laid the irrigation and did the final grading for landscaping at the new Dundee Skate Park Sept. 17th.

Oktoberfest road trip

The Mt. Angel Oktoberfest road trip departs from the Adult Enrichment Center (a.k.a. Senior Center) at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17th and returns at 4:00 p.m. All adults welcome! Cost is $15. Questions? Call (503) 537-9404.

Texas Hold'em football fundraiser this weekend

The 2nd Annual Texas Hold'em Tournament is Saturday, Sept. 18th at the Chehalem Armory. Proceeds benefit Newberg Youth Football. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and cards fly at 6:30 p.m.

Buy-in is $25; re-buys are $20.

There is a 96 player maximum.

You must be 21 years or older to attend.

Register at the door.

Cash and prize winnings.

Food, beer, wine and pop will be available.

A courtesy van will be available for home delivery.

What would you name the first trail segment?

The Newberg Graphic ran a front page article on the progress of the proposed Chehalem Heritage Trail in the Sept. 11 edition, focusing on the new advisory committee which meets next week. Check it out online here.

We're tentatively calling the 2.2-mile segment connecting Newberg to Dundee the Newberg-Dundee Connector. This would connect Dayton Avenue, Hess Creek and the Willamette Riverfront. Do you have an idea for a name? Post it in comments below.

Ribbon cut on Dundee Skate Park

Ideal weather made for an enjoyable ribbon-cutting ceremony on CPRD's new Dundee Skate Park, which took place during Dundee's Party in the Park on Sunday, Sept. 12th. Master of Ceremonies Debra Manning brought together key speakers, including the mayor of Dundee, to extend accolades to the skate park committee for their dedication and success in making the dream a reality.

Concrete was laid on Saturday, and a group of dedicated skaters pitched a tent to keep an eye on it overnight.

George Fox students help out around CPRD

On Serve Day--Sept. 9, 2010--about 100 George Fox students put in about 600 hours of labor helping out around Chehalem Park and Recreation District. Thank you!

• Spread bark chips on Dundee Billick Park playground, trimmed trees and cleaned weeds from baseball infields
• Removed blackberries from the Harvey Creek Trail in cooperation with the City of Dundee
• At Chehalem Cultural Center they cleaned windows, pulled weeds, placed 42 parking stops for temporary parking, removed the old fence surrounding the center and helped dig and locate an empty electrical conduit which will be used in the future to bring power out to the lawn area.
• At the Community Center they cleaned windows
• At the Adult Enrichment Center, they cleaned wilndows and pulled weeds
• At Chehalem Golf course, they helped clear brush along the new pedestrian trail
• Students also set up soccer goals districtwide

New CPRD Board meeting location schedule

CPRD Board meetings are generally held at 6:00 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month. The location of the Board meetings will move throughout the district. See below for location schedule. Still have questions? Visit the board webpage or contact the district office at (503) 554-0283.

DATE	LOCATION
Sept. 23, 2010	Adult Enrichment Center
Oct. 28, 2010	CPRD District Office
November	Board does not meet
December	Board does not meet
Jan. 27, 2011	Chehalem Armory
Feb. 24, 2011	CPRD District Office
March 24, 2011	Community Center
April 28, 2011	CPRD District Office
May 26, 2011	Chehalem Glenn Golf Course
June 23, 2011	CPRD District Office