May 14, 2013

2013 Newberg Old-Fashioned Festival Annual 5K Run


Once again, CPRD is hosting the annual 5K run during Newberg Old-Fashioned Festival.  To enter, show up on the day of the race and register (We are not taking registrations ahead of race day. Cash only, please). Here are the details.

Race day is Sunday, July 28th.

NOTE NEW START TIME IS 8 A.M.

Registration opens at 6:30 a.m.

Entry fee $10 per runner
Registration and start line at the SW corner of Memorial Park, West 5th Street, and Blaine Street. 

Proceeds benefit area youth track. All entries are eligible for door prizes!

Safety Town 2013

Safety Town is a week-long daycamp co-sponsored by CPRD and Newberg-Dundee Police Department. Children become safety conscious through fun learning activities about personal safety, as well as safety protocols in the areas of water, fire, electricity, animal, pedestrian, bicycle, poison control and being on the school bus.

Ages 5 - 6 (Going into kindergarten or first grade in the fall of 2013)
Monday through Friday
9 a.. to 12 p.m. OR 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
August 12 - 16
At Chehalem Armory and the Youth Center.

Early Fee: $39/$47
Regular Fee: $49/$57

Click on the links below for more information or to register.

Safety Town Camp - Morning

Safety Town Camp - Afternoon

May 10, 2013

2013 Newberg Open Tennis Tournament


When: August 17th to 18th
Entries must be received by August 12th
The entry form is on the CPRD sports webpages.

Held at Jaquith Park and Newberg High School.

A silent auction will be held Saturday.

May 7, 2013

Memorial Park playground now open


Thanks to Rotary Club of Newberg Early Birds and the Newberg Kiwanis Foundation, along with many other individuals and organizations whose generosity made this possible, the new playground at Memorial Park opened over Memorial Day Weekend and was dedicated May 30th. If you haven't already, be sure to stop by and check out this great new playground.

Have photos to share? CPRD wants photos of you and your family enjoying the new playground - as well as Schaad Park and any of our other great parks. Your photo could be use in CPRD marketing and outreach. Please post your great photos on our Facebook page. The above photo was submitted by Charity Smith, and is now our cover photo on Facebook. Below photo contributed by Marlene Grant.

Chehalem Paddle Launch opens June 22nd


Chehalem Paddle Launch opens for the 2013 season on Saturday, June 22nd.

The launch will be open weekends through fall, weather permitting. If in doubt, call first to make sure it's open at (503) 607-1706.

Reservations are optional; walk ups are welcome. If you do wish to reserve a kayak, canoe or paddleboard, contact the registration desk at (503) 537-2909, or stop in at Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center.

Directions
From north on 99W Drive three miles into Dundee.
Turn left at the stoplight onto SE 5th St. (0.2 miles)
Turn right onto SE Edwards Dr. (0.2 miles)
Take second left onto SE 8th Street and travel one mile to the end.


May 3, 2013

Chehalem Paddle Launch special event Sat., June 8


Chehalem Paddle Launch will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., June 8th, in conjunction with Chehalem Cultural Center's historical exhibit "Getting About" featuring Barbara Doyle, exhibit curator and local historian.

Reservations are optional, walk ups are welcome. If you do wish to reserve a kayak, canoe or paddleboard, contact the registration desk at (503) 537-2909, or stop in at Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center.

The paddle launch will open for the season on Saturday, June 22nd.