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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!