Spring Sports Dates

Chehalem Park and Recreation District spring sports programs are now starting, as registrations are closing.

Girls’ Fast Pitch Softball team placement will take place on Sunday, March 1. Teams will be announced the following week.

The first practice for Middle School Track (grades 6 to 8) will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9, at GFU track stadium. A parent meeting will take place at the same time and within the same location.

Registration is now on a case-by-case basis for Youth Lacrosse (boys and girls grades 3 to 8), depending on the league. Practices will start the week of March 9^th. Coaches will contact participants directly with details.

For more information, visit the CPRD website at www.cprdnewberg.org, or contact Mike Garrity at 503-537-2909 or mgarrity@cprdnewberg.org.

Director Mike McBride named SDAO Outstanding Board Member of the Year

Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) awarded Mike McBride the 2014 Service Award for the Board member category - in other words, Board member of the year. Mike was honored at the annual SDAO awards banquet on Feb. 7 in Eugene, with several CPRD directors in attendance. A special tribute video was shown. 

Mike has served on the CPRD Board of Directors since 1983, giving him the most seniority. He is a self-employed Farmers Insurance agent. He is also chairman of fundraising for Newberg Kiwanis, and has been voted Kiwanian of the Year twice.

Two of the Board's accomplishments that Mike is especially proud of during his tenure are the creation of Chehalem Senior Center and Chehalem Glenn Golf Course.