Honoring Mary Louise Kreth

Chehalem Senior Center is honoring Mary Kreth. Mary passed away on Dec. 24, 2011.

Senior Program Specialist Matt Compton said, "It was pretty common for Mary to come to the senior center every day we were open and attended nearly every event we hosted. To say that she was dedicated to the community would be an understatement. Mary was a great friend and will be missed."

Mary started volunteering at the senior center four years ago.

Mary often would help sort books in the library. She managed the ongoing group puzzle and involved herself in every youth activity the senior center has coordinated.

"But most of all, Mary was a great spokesperson for the senior center," said Matt. "She prided herself on being an engaging person. She made it a personal project to meet everyone she could and made sure that every one met knew about the programs and services that we offered."

A memorial service will be held on Friday at the senior center. The immediate family will be holding a private memorial at a later date. Condolences may be send to 18100 Hillside Drive, Newberg, OR 97132.

Thank you to our Supporters

CPRD is proud to be part of our community. Our families, friends, visitors, donors, partners, contributors, volunteers and all of our supporters make parks and recreation possible for Newberg and Dundee. There are too many to thank, but here are just some of our supporters this year we are grateful to.

Our recreation program received donations from A-Dec, Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel, Express Employment Professionals, Dr. Whittaker & Dr. Brigman, Hopp, Insurance Agency, Inc., Dutch Bros. Coffee, First Federal Savings and Loan, Newberg Boat Club, Chehalem Valley Transit, Bon Appétit, Aspen Creek, Showcase of Flowers, Nap’s Thriftway, Wine Country Catering, Cindy Rose Photography this year. These donations will be used to provide scholarships, help fund free events as well as keep costs low.

Early Bird Rotary Club donated benches and pavers for the Dundee Skate Park, pictured below.

We are grateful for the continued support from the Noon Rotary Club and Kiwanis.

Our sports department received donations from Willcuts Realty supporting the youth basketball program this year, from Hagan Hamilton Insurance supporting youth soccer, and from Newberg Community Foundation and Morning Rotary club to help with the restructuring of middle school basketball. We are also very grateful to Sunshine Cleaners for keeping the football uniforms clean and neat.

Community School is grateful for the continued support of Dutch Bros.

Chehalem Senior Center is thankful to event sponsors and continuing supporters Arbor Oaks, Chehalem Springs and Astor House.

Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center brought in an electronic scoreboard this year, thanks to NHS Booster Club, CST, Chehalem Water Polo, Coke Cola and Rotary Club. Rotary also provided funds for scholarships. Providence funded Touch Pads. Kiwanis helped provide scholarships for swim lessons.

Again, there are far too many supporters to list. We are grateful for every contribution of time and resources from our community, and we are grateful to everyone who makes time for themselves to take a mental and physical health break to hang out in one of our parks, take part in a class or activity, and come to our events.

Have a great holiday, and a happy new year.

New Shelters at the Dog Park

Three new shelters are going up at the dog park at Ewing Young Historical Park on Blaine Street. Here, Troy puts the finishing touches on the first one.

We Want Your CPRD Memories!

Have a comment or special memory related to Chehalem Park and Recreation you would like to share? Have you taken a class that was a great experience for you, made friends on a sports team, had a good time in one of our parks? We'd love to hear about it. Send us your story, and we very well may feature it on our website and/or in publications.

Click here to submit your comment or special memory on the webpage we've dedicated just to collecting CPRD memories.

Tiger Cub Basketball begins Jan 7

Register now for the second session of Tiger Cub Basketball, scheduled to begin Jan 7 at Crater Elementary School.

Tiger Cub Basketball is designed for the youngest of players, in grades K-2. Students will have a fun-filled hour of dribbling, shooting, passing, teamwork, and camaraderie under the direction of Ed McCabe, each Saturday thru February 4.

Class sessions at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. have openings with an early registration fee of $35.00 in-district and $45.00 out-of-district if registered before Dec 31. Tiger Cub’s regular registration fee of $46.00 in-district, $55.00 out-of-district begins on Dec 31. Each participant will receive a basketball the last day of camp.

Register in person at the Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center or online at www.cprdnewberg.org.

For more information, call 503-537-2909.

Holiday Swim Lessons & Certification

Holiday (Winter Break) Swim Lessons
This one-week program is skill intensive with each class running 45 minutes with a maximum of 4 children. This student to instructor ratio and extended class time results in greater individual instruction and practice time to maximize the learning process. Register early and save $5.

December 19 - 23
Monday - Friday (mornings)
Ages 4 years and up
Teachers Josie, Kindra and others TBA
$46/$56

Holiday Special - Private Swim Lessons
One-on one-instruction
Monday - Friday, December 19-23
45-minute lessons
Cost $100/$125 (regular value $120/$150)
By appointment only - Call 503-537-2909

Water Safety Instructor (Certification)
The purpose of this course is to train instructor candidates to teach Infant, Preschool, and School Age Learn to Swim programs, Basic Water Rescue and Longfellow’s Whale Tales courses. Upon completion of this course the successful candidate will hold a nationally recognized Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification. Course prerequisites will be tested the first day.

December 19 - 23
Monday - Friday, 10-6
Good swimmers, ages 16 years and up
Instructor Tara Franks
$150/$175

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-serve basis. Projects usually include working with beads, fabric, wood, ceramics, painting, and more. Also enjoy a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. No need to register in advance.

Ages 5 - 12 (accompanied by an adult)

Chehalem Adult Enrichment Center

101 West Foothills Drive in Newberg

(adjacent to Crater Elementary School)

Wednesday, Dec. 7

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Cost is per project. Each project is $5 or less.

Chehalem Cultural Center parking lot

What a facelift! Take a drive along Sherman Street and check out the new pavers in the back parking lot of Chehalem Cultural Center. This part of the parking lot upgrade will took about three days. The spaces are also clearly marked now. The landscaping will blossom in spring.

Update on Fortune Park

Our newest neighborhood park in Dundee
Opening Spring 2012

Chehalem Park and Recreation District is developing a new neighborhood park in Dundee. You can check out the progress now. Fortune Park is named for the Fortune family who made this park possible (Fortune Distributing).

This is the only park CPRD has developed on the south side of 99W in Dundee.

The park covers nearly an acre. It is located at 700 Locust Street, between SE Maple Street and SE Locust Street.

Superintendent Don Clements says the district has wanted to put a park on the southeast side of Dundee for about a decade. Fortune Park will provide a place to throw your Frisbee, play some basketball, picnic or play on the new playground.

When completed, this ADA-accessible park will feature walkways around the east side of the park to Maple Street as well as along Locust Street, a full-sized basketball court, drinking fountain, two picnic tables, and modern playground equipment where children of all ages can climb and spin, and swing.

Until this spring, only the walkway is available for public use. The grass is still trying to grow in. Construction on the basketball hoops and playground equipment will be completed sometime in the spring of 2012.

Pictured is John Fortune and CPRD superintendent Don Clements.

Free Intro to Canine Scent-tracking Class

K9 Scent Work is a fun, new activity to do with your dog. This class teaches you how to develop your dog’s natural sense of smell and desire to hunt, using food as rewards. It’s fun, builds self-confidence and burns lots of mental and physical energy.

What do dogs learn in K9 Scent Work?

* A desire to search for something you want them to find.
* A willingness to search for it when you want them to.
* An ability to communicate to you that they have found it.

Come out and try your dog's nose at K9 Scent Work at a FREE Introductory class on Monday, November 28 at 7:30 pm or Monday, December 5 at 6 pm. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED for this FREE class Call Susie Waki 503.702.7661 to reserve your spot

Notes

* Reservation for the free class are required. Call Susie Waki at 503.702.7661 or email susie@edcuatingfido.com
* Only one dog works at time, so your dog must be safe and comfortable staying in your car between searches
* Bring lots of soft, tasty, bite size treats for your dog
* Bring a 6 foot leash
* A harness works best (not prong or pinch collars)

"Properly trained, man can be dog's best friend"

About the instructor

Susie Waki, CPDT-KA
503.702.7661
www.EducatingFido.com

Certified Professional Dog Trainer-KA #2102473
Canine Life and Social Skills Evaluator #E750153
AKC Canine Good Citizenship Evaluator #51179
TAGteach Primary Certification
Licensed "Be a Tree" Presenter
Member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers #76263

Drink Dutch Bros., benefit Community School on Dec. 9

Community School Fundraiser

Friday, December 9th
ALL DAY at BOTH NEWBERG STANDS

Final fall swim lessons

The last of our fall swim lessons kick off the week of November 21st. Last chance for fall!


Small Group Swim Lessons

Chehalem Aquatic Center is currently taking registration for Small Group Session 2-B which begins the week of November 21st. 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 $53/$63. 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 www.cprdnewberg.org.


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 $96 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 November 21st. Preregistration is required; in person (at 1802 Haworth Avenue), over the phone (503-538-4813), or online (www.cprdnewberg.org) Prices from $53/$6

Thanksgiving Day Yoga/Zumba Food Drive

9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24th
at Chehalem Armory

Rev up your metabolism with one hour each of Yoga and Zumba, plus help those in need . . . all before you even stuff the turkey. This special one-time class is free with the donation of canned or boxed food.

Halloween Decorating Contest Award Winners

The Newberg Downtown Coalition and Chehalem Park and Recreation District are pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Business Decorating Contest from Trick or Treat Street. The winners each received a check for $100.00 from CPRD.

* Coffee Cat Coffeehouse - Window category
* Allure Hair Design - Shop category
* Chehalem Dance Academy - People's Choice

Pictured from left to right are CPRD superintendent Don Clements, Allure Hair Design owner Sandra Stone, Coffee Cat Coffeehouse owner Megan Perkins, Chehalem Dance Academy owner Kristin Coates, Newberg Downtown Coalition president Rob Felton, and CPRD board president and Newberg Downtown Coalition executive director Mike Ragsdale.

Teen Hip Hop at the Armory

This class teaches rhythm, coordination, musicality, and hip hop choreography without suggestive music/movements. Students are challenged to think on their feet while enjoying an energetic and fast-paced dance class. Hip Hop develops focus, strength, and agility in a fun environment. Make sure you and your friends are ready for the dance-offs at the middle school dances!

Transportation will be provided from the Middle Schools to the Armory if at least 6 participants sign up for transportation (Maximum 15). CPRD van will pick up at MVMS at 2:40 p.m. and CVMS at 2:50 p.m. Parents must pick up from Armory after the class.

Registration Deadline November 10, 2011. Please make sure to register early.

Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Date: November 15 - December 15

No Class Nov 24
Location: Chehalem Armory Dance Room
Instructor: Emily Broadwell

** Special ~ low ~ introductory rate for 9 class hours **
Fee: In District: $22 Out of District: $27

Basketball Officials Wanted

CPRD is looking for good people to serve as basketball officials for adult, middle school, and youth leagues. Games are during the week and weekends starting mid November thru early March. Application deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday, November 17th.

Pay is $12 to $35 per game.

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

Fall Bazaar and Craft Show

• The 7th Annual Fall Bazaar and Craft Fair
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Sat., Nov. 12th
• Chehalem Adult Enrichment Center
• Free

Don't miss this great social shopping and visiting event! In 2010, our craft fair was visited by more than 500 community members and showcased 40 local artisans and vendors. This combined with great food, beautiful music and exciting activities made a fantastic day for all who participated. This year's bazzar will be even better, and bring back the community's favorite activities, including our senior silent auction and basket raffles.

If you are a vendor and are interested in hosting table, please do not hesitate to call the Adult Enrichment Center and ask for our vendors' information packet or go to the Adults 50+ webpage to download.

November all-day childcare

All-day CARE – November 9, 10, 11

All-day CARE will be offered at Chehalem Community Center 503-538-1079 (3 to 6 year olds) and Mabel Rush Elementary School gym 503-209-0368 (5 - 11 year olds) from 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Snacks are included. Please bring a home lunch.
Cost is $40 per day (20% discount for siblings) for children not enrolled in the full-time plan

(FREE to CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE FULL-TIME PLAN)

Excursions include
11/9 - Mabel Rush group only - Tualatin Wildlife Refuge- leaving at 9am
11/9 - Community Center group only - McDonalds’ Play Land. Depart at 10:30 a.m. Lunch provided.
11/10 - (Both groups) - A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village in Salem. Depart at 9:30 a.m.
11/11- (Mabel Rush group only) swim at Chehalem Aquatic Center - Depart at 12:45 p.m.

Board Meeting Oct. 27 at 6 p.m.

The Chehalem Board of Directors will meet for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27th at the CPRD Administration Office at 125 South Elliott Road in Newberg. The public is welcome.

The Great Pumpkin Exchange

The Annual Great Pumpkin Exchange
1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27
Chehalem Adult Enrichment Center

Get a free pumpkin already carved to take some for Halloween. When the center and Antonia Crater Elementary blend Halloween with volunteerism, the results are pretty spectacular. Students will carve a special pumpkin for you.

There is no cost. All you need to do to receive this gift is register and attend the carving party.

You will be assigned a “personal carver” for the day. Pumpkins, carving kits and refreshments included. To register, call
(503) 537-9404.

Sign up for Babysitting Training

This Red Cross babysitting training course teaches 11 to 15 year-olds the basics to becoming a great babysitter - leadership skills, good business practices, basic infant and childcare, and responding to first aid emergencies.

One-day course is 9 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Sat., Oct. 15 and again Dec. 3, at Providence Newberg Hospital. Register here.

Early $57/$65
Regular $67/$75

Great Willamette Clean Up at Chehalem Paddle Launch

Many thanks to our hardworking volunteers who came out to Chehalem Paddle Launch for this terrific event. While the ground was wet, the rain stayed away and the sun even peeked out over the morning.

Check out the photo album on our Facebook page to see the tires and bags of garbage the crew cleaned up.

Position Open on CPRD Board of Directors

Applications are being accepted to fill a vacancy on the CPRD Board of Directors. Directors are appointed by the Board and fill a four-year term. To apply, submit a completed application to the CPRD District Office at 125 S. Elliott Road in Newberg by 5 p.m. Nov. 10, 2011. The chosen candidate will take office when appointed. The terms ends June 30, 2013.

Download the Board of Directors Application.

Basketball try outs and registration

Time to bounce into basketball season!

For full details on Middle School, Junior Tiger and Tiger Cub, go to our sports page.

Middle School MVP Try Outs

• Girls - Oct 9: 1 - 2:30 p.m. 5/6 gr, 2:30 - 4 p.m. 7/8 gr NHS Aux
• Girls - Oct 16: 6 p.m. 5/6 gr, 7:30 – 7/8 gr CVMS
• Girls - Oct 18: 6 p.m. 5/6 gr, 7:30 – 7/8 gr CVMS
• Boys 5-6 – Oct 9: 3 - 5 p.m. MVMS
• Boys 5-6 – Oct 13: 6 - 8 p.m. MVMS
• Boys 5-6 – Oct 17: 5:30 - 7 p.m. MVMS
• Boys 7-8 – Oct 9: 3 - 5 p.m. NHS
• Boys 7-8 – Oct 16: 3 - 5 p.m. NHS
• Boys 7-8 – Oct 17: 7 - 8:30 p.m. MVMS

Junior Tiger Basketball

Registration ends Nov. 18; Discount before Nov. 12

Fall Bazaar & Craft Fair - Calling all vendors

Calling all vendors! Table space is available at affordable rates. Download the vendor agreement on the Adult 50+ webpage and email to mcompton at cprdnewberg.org or drop it off at Chehalem Adult Enrichment Center.

Public Meeting on the Cultural District

When: 6:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 12

Where: Newberg Public Library

A public meeting to discuss conceptual plans for the area known as the Cultural District will be held 6:30 pm. Wed., Oct. 12 in Newberg Public Library.

Architects from Hennebery Eddy and Landscape Architects from Mayer/Reed will present conceptual plans derived from the input from the community and ideas and concepts from the Project for Public Spaces workshops held in recent months.

Topics will include potential for land use within the four-block district, district identity, festivals and events, parking and circulation.

BACKGROUND

In the center of Newberg, a place is being reborn. For years, the area surrounding the Newberg Public Library and Central School has been a civic destination for the community. With the development of the Chehalem Cultural Center and Rotary Centennial Park the area has continued to grow. Today, along with the library, this area has become known as the Cultural District.

The vision of the City of Newberg, Chehalem Park and Recreation District, Newberg Downtown Coalition, neighbors and stakeholders is to identify and strengthen the cultural district as a gathering place where people discover the literary, artistic, and historical culture of the area, attend a class or program, check out books, view an exhibit, participate in a community event, or simply sit on a bench and visit with a friend.

For details, visit the new webpage for the project at www.newbergoregon.gov/library/cultural-district-development-plans-activities.

Lifeguard Position Open

Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center has a part-time position open for Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor. For details, go to our employment opportunities section.

Fun October CARE Excursions

No school? No problem! All-day CARE will be offered from 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Oct., 6, 7 & 14 at

• Mabel Rush Elementary School CARE Site (grades 1 - 5) at 1441 Deborah Rd. in Newberg – (503) 209-0368
• Chehalem Community Center CARE Site (ages 3 - 6) at 502 East Second St. in Newberg – (503) 538-1079

Excursions

• 10/6 Safari Sam’s - leaving at 10 a.m. and returning by 12 p.m.
• 10/7 OMSI - leaving at 8:45 a.m. and returning by 2 p.m.
• 10/14 Sweet Oregon Berry Farm Pumpkin Patch - leaving at 9:30 a.m. and returning by 12:30 p.m.

Please provide a home lunch. We will provide snacks, activities, games, and fun.

Great Willamette Clean Up at Chehalem Paddle Launch

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 8

Free Canoe and Kayak rental and Free T-Shirt

Take part in this 187-mile effort to clean up the Willamette: A river that is essential to life in Oregon. Bring your kids, family & friends. Earn enough river karma to last a year. Meet other river-loving enthusiasts, have fun, and get an awesome, FREE event T-shirt.

Click Here to Register for the Chehalem Paddle Launch River Clean Up

• Clean up takes place on water (by kayak, canoe or SUP) and on land (by bicycle and foot).
• Chehalem Paddle Launch is one of 16 different site locations throughout Oregon.
• Each location has specific recreational modes used – so make sure you sign up for the right one you are looking for.
• We have 22 free seats in canoes and kayaks. PFD’s will be provided. Reservations will fill quickly, so sign up today.
• BYOB = BRING YOUR OWN BOAT

Final weekend of Chehalem Paddle Launch

Thank you to everyone who made the first season of the paddle launch a success.

The final day of the 2011 season will be Sunday, Sept. 25th. Please note special hours on Saturday, Sept. 24th are 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CPRD will participate in the Great Willamette Clean-up on Saturday, Oct. 8th. Details will be coming soon.

Community School Programmer Position Open

CPRD has an opening for a part-time Community School Programmer. You can find the details on the employment section of our website.

Solicitation for Bid

Cultural Center Parking Lot Construction

The Chehalem Park and Recreation District is requesting bids for the construction of a parking lot at the Chehalem Cultural Center which is located at 415 E. Sheridan St., in Newberg, Oregon. Bid packets are available at Chehalem Park and Recreation District Offices located at 125 Elliott Rd., Newberg Oregon. Bids will be accepted up until 1pm, Thursday September 22, 2011, at the same district office. If you have questions, contact Don Clements, Superintendent at 503-537- 4165.

Paddle Launch still open - note reduced hours

Good news, paddle enthusiasts: Chehalem Paddle Launch will stay open weekends until the weather turns unfriendly to water recreation. Please note hours are now 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Call Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center at (503) 537-2909.

George Fox U Serve Day 2011

George Fox students lended us many helpful hands again this year. Check out the newly planted flowers along 99W at the edge of Hoover Park, improvements at the paddle launch, and landscaping at the Adult Enrichment Center. To view the photo album, go to our Facebook page. Thank you GFU!

Gymnastics Open Gym

Whether you are new to gymnastics or returning, join us for an open house from 2 - 4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 17th at Chehalem Armory, in honor of National Gymnastics Day.  Take a tumble on the Tumble Trak and enjoy all four events - floor, vault, bars and beam.

Contests

Raffles 

Prizes

Party in the Park is Sept. 11th

The Dundee Community Committee is busy planning this year's event. It will be held Sunday, September 11th from 12 pm - 4pm.

Plan on

• Games and prizes for the kids
• Free ice cream
• Face painting
• Dundee Summer Market
• Children's Recycled Art Contest
• 4-H Petting Zoo
• CPRD of course!

Safety Town photo album

Congratulations to all of our 2011 Safety Town graduates!

Check out your graduation photos here.

Newberg Open Tennis Tournament Draw

Please Note: Due to numerous enrollments, the draw posting has been postponed until 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18th. Check the Adult Sports section on our Sports Schedules webpage at that time (Both youth and adult draws will be posted there).

Good luck to everyone in the tournament! See you August 20th and 21st.

CPRD Board Meeting Scheduled for Aug. 18th

The next regular CPRD Board of Directors meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 18th in the CPRD Administration Office conference room at 125 S. Elliott Road in Newberg. The public is welcome.

Please note the change in schedule; board meetings are typically held the fourth Thursday of every month. The August meeting is an exception and will be held on the third Thursday instead.

If you have questions, please call the office at (503) 554-0283.

Special Paddle Launch Event August 18th

Thursday, August 18th, Chehalem Paddle Launch will open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (our normal weekend hours) in order to join in the fun of the annual Willamette Riverkeeper Paddle Oregon event.

The public is welcome to use the launch for our regular routes.

A special guided tour will also be offered from Chehalem Paddle Launch to Champoeg State Park. The tour will run twice, once at 11 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. Park at Chehalem Paddle Launch and a qualified guide will lead you on the scenic meander of about 2.5 hours, downstream to Champoeg. A free CPRD shuttle will take you back to Chehalem Paddle Launch. (Or you may arrange your own transportation.) The cost of the tour is $25, the regular four-hour craft rental rate.

Questions? Call Kat Ricker at (971) 832-4222.

Chehalem Paddle Launch is located at 3100 SE 8th Street in Dundee.

Time to register for CARE and preschool!

It's back to school time! Do you need before and after school childcare for your child? C.A.R.E begins on Tuesday Sept. 6th. Registration is going on now at Chehalem Aquatic Center.

Bonnie Benedict Preschool has some openings left for both the 3 year-old class and the 4 year-old class - Register now at Chehalem Aquatic Center.

2011 Newberg Open Tennis Tournament

Tournament will be held Aug. 20 - 21.

Entries must be received by Aug. 15th.

Matches will be held at Jaquith Park and Newberg High School. Tournament headquarters is at Jaquith Park tennis courts on College Street.

Click below for full details and entry form.

Open publication - Free publishing - More cprd

Results from the CPRD 5K Run at Old Fashioned Festival

Results are now posted from the 2011 CPRD 5K Run at Old Fashioned Festival. Congratulations to all who ran!

July Board Meeting

The next regular CPRD Board of Directors meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at

Dundee City Hall

620 SW 5th Street

Dundee, OR 97115.

Public is welcome.

New Chehalem Heritage Trails URL

There is a new URL for the Chehalem Heritage Trails website - www.chehalemtrails.org. You can also reach this page from the CPRD website as usual.

August Neighborhood Meetings on Cultural District Redesign

The next neighborhood public information meetings on the Proposed Newberg Cultural District Redesign are scheduled to be held in the gym at Chehalem Cultural Center at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10th and 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 13th.

These meetings are to bring the neighborhood up-to-date on progress and continue discussion.

To visit the information page for this project, click here and consider bookmarking it for future reference.

If you have questions, please contact Mike Ragsdale at (503) 201-2916 or Kat Ricker at CPRD at (971) 832-4222.

Chehalem Paddle Launch partnership celebration

The Newberg Ford Institute Leadership Program Cohort 2 threw an appreciation program on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Chehalem Paddle Launch in Dundee. The event, like the project itself, was a great celebration of partnerships. Have you been to the launch and kayaked or canoed yet?

Sign up for super AKA Science classes now!

CPRD Recreation is pleased to bring you these AKA Science classes.

Weather Inspectors

Why is the sky blue? Is there a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow? How did the three little pigs’ house blow over? Answer these questions and more as you fly through the clouds, create a thunderstorm, and drift along as the wind carries you from one adventure to another.

• Ages 5-7 years
• Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• July 19 - 22
• CPRD 125 S Elliott Road
• Early: $70/$84 Regular $80/$94

Weather Watchers

Make waves as you explore our changing earth. Twirl through a tornado, create your own lightening bolts, build a volcano and feel the earth shake through fun, hands-on activities.

• Ages 7-9 years
• Tuesday - Friday 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
• July 19 - 22
• CPRD 125 S Elliott Road
• Early: $70/$84 Regular $80/$94

Natural Disasters

Earthquakes rumble across the Earth, lava oozes from volcanoes, and towns disappear with one twist of a tornado. Discover how the weather and our world work behind the scenes to give us exciting natural shows. Learn how the earth moves, the wind blows and how waves form through exciting hands-on experiments.

• Ages 9-12 years
• Tuesday - Friday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• July 19 - 22
• CPRD 125 S Elliott Road
• Early: $70/$84 Regular $80/$94

Summer Sizzles with Community School!

There are lots of fun and educational things going on through Community School right now.

Upcoming Classes & Camps

• SummerFest is almost here. “Color My World” classes will explore Fine Arts and Culture from other continents
• Dance Dance Dance (balance, flexibility, poise and cardio)
• Sing Out! Middle School Summer Choir
• Scholarships available

SummerFest classes are taught by George Fox University Master of Arts in Teaching students. Always full of high-energy, hands-on activities and fun, kids love this week-long afternoon camp at Edwards Elementary July 18-22. Sign up today.

Ages 7-9

Color My World – Japan

Take a trip to the exciting islands of Japan. During our journey together, you’ll have the opportunity to try out your new chopsticks, make your own kind of special seal, and maybe even learn a few words of Japanese! Through crafts and stories, games and activities, you’ll walk away with a greater knowledge and interest of this fascinating and rich culture.

Color My World – Egypt

Hop on your camel and let’s get ready to explore. We’re on our way through Egypt to find mummies, pyramids, Pharaohs, and much more. You will have the opportunity to make Egyptian headdresses, build your own pyramid, write your name in hieroglyphics and explore the curse of the Pharaohs. These are just a few of the fun activities, so join us on our journey through Egypt!

Color My World – South Pacific

Come fly with us to the Hawaiian and Polynesian Islands. Stops along the way also include New Zealand and Fiji. Explore the islands culture through Hawaiian Legends, Tiki Masks, Native foods, language and the art of Hula dancing. Let us show you what the Aloha spirit is all about.

Ages 9-11

Color My World – North Africa

Welcome to the Mediterranean! This is your gateway to a culture filled with mystery and history. Let’s explore through rhythm, drama, arts & crafts! We will learn about their language, scenery, and symbols. Find out how students in Morocco live, and why this place brings out the best in you!

Color My World, India – Namaste

Welcome to India, the land of elephants, beaded jewels and mythical stories. Come find hidden treasures with us! This week we’ll be exploring the depth of riches in historical and cultural life in India, through the importance of animal life to the populace, the ceremonial dress and architecture, and traditional food and dance. Your children will bring home stories, beads, and masks, and wonderful memories and an understanding of India.

Plus...

Dance is creative and aerobic. Develop a love of dance in your child now and they’ll be hooked for a lifetime. High-energy dance camps are performance-oriented and open for registration now.

Sing with other students in this middle school version of a glee club. Students will practice singing in parts, develop their pitch and learn breathing techniques to help develop performance skills. Class begins July 18.

Art Exploration on George Fox University campus

Stained "glass", nature drawing, origami, bead-making, modgepodge and clay fun. Art Extravaganza Camps are filling up.

Explore the Great Outdoors in a forest classroom

Green Scene and Walk on the Wild Side camps are coming up. Don't miss the fun.

Scholarships are available; inquire when you register in person at Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center.

Sign up for Soccer

It’s time to register for fall soccer!

Registration is open for grades K – 6 until Aug. 8th. Early registration discount is available through Aug. 1st.

Registration for middle school students is open through Sept. 9th.

You can register online at www.cprdnewberg.org, by phone at (503) 537-2909, or in person at Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center.

Soccer is the most popular sports activity at CPRD. This year, depending on how many players register, CPRD aims to break out the following leagues:

• Kindergarten
• First grade
• Second grade
• Third and fourth grades (together)

Interested in coaching?

Interested in coaching? A mandatory coaches’ meeting will be held Aug. 15^th at 6 p.m. at CRPD Administration Office. Additionally, persons interested in coaching K – 2 must attend a training meeting Aug. 17^th, and persons interested in coaching grades 3 – 6 must attend a training meeting on Aug. 22^nd – the time and place will be announced at the coaches’ meetings.

Discover Yamhill Valley writer paddles Chehalem Paddle Launch!

Here's a great blog post by Liz, a first-time kayaker we had the fun of taking out at Chehalem Paddle Launch.

(excerpt) ...She fitted me with a lifejacket, paddle and kayak. There are 14-foot and 12-foot boats. I chose the shorter, more stable length. She gave me a thorough and informative safety rundown, carried my boat to the water and helped me launch. At the very moment Melissa warned me about the deep mud at the bank, I sunk in ankle deep. So watch out for that.

Read the whole story

Special Board Meeting Scheduled

Chehalem Park and Recreation District Board of Directors will convene in a special meeting at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 1st at the CPRD Administrative Office at 125 S. Elliott Road.

This meeting is to discuss the possibility of borrowing a short-term loan for budget cycle 2011-2012.

Chehalem Paddle Launch

We are excited to announce that Chehalem Paddle Launch opens June 25th. You now have a place to inexpensively rent a kayak or canoe and enjoy a peaceful paddle in the Willamette River right inside the Chehalem Park and Recreation District, away from motorboats.

Visit the new Chehalem Paddle Launch webpage on our website.

We have 14 Current Design recreational kayaks and four We-no-nah Royalex canoes.

The launch is a CPRD program developed by a group of community volunteers under the guidance of the Ford Family Foundation Leadership Institute.

Hours

The launch will be open from June 25th through Labor Day.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Location - 3100 SE 8th Street in Dundee

Fees

$20.00 for 2 hours

$25.00 for 4 hours

$40.00 for 8 hours

No reservations are necessary - just bring your sunscreen and follow the road until it turns to gravel at the big, unmarked trailer on the riverbank. Our smiling staff will be inside. We provide lifejackets, dry bags, safety whistles and instruction.

Pee Wee Sport Camp underway

It must be summer - The sun is shining and Pee Wee Sport Camp is underway. Here are some shots of the action.