2013 Chehalem Valley Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

2013 Chehalem Valley MLK Jr. Day of Service and Celebration takes place Jan. 21^st

The second annual Chehalem Valley Community Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will take place at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21^st at Chehalem Cultural Center at 415 East Sheridan Street in Newberg. This free event is open to the public.

The program includes drummers from the Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde, the Flag/Color Guard, music from the George Fox University Gospel Choir, Veritas School Concert Choir and Edwards Elementary School, guest speaker Gregory Gudger, readings by the winners of our scholastic MLK Jr. Day Poetry Contest, recognition of local volunteer service performed in observance of MLK Jr. Day, and more. Refreshments will be provided. This event will last approximately one hour.

For questions, contact Chehalem Cultural Center at 503.487.6883 or call Kat at Chehalem Park and Recreation District at 971.832.4222, or Lionel Muthiah at 971.832.8533.

This event is produced in cooperation with CPRD, Chehalem Cultural Center, Newberg School District, Newberg Rotary Clubs and Kiwanis, and Friendsview Retirement Center. 

2012-2013 Budget Calendar

The 2012-2013 CPRD Budget Calendar is now available on the Board of Directors page of our website. Click here to open the PDF.

We are accepting applications for the 2012 - 2013 Budget Committee through 5 p.m. Wed., Feb. 22nd. Download the Budget Committee Application Form and email to kricker@cprdnewberg.org or bring to the CPRD Administration Office.

Public Meeting: CPRD Budget Committee April 10, 2012

A public meeting of the CPRD Budget Committee to discuss the budget for fiscal year July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the administrative office at 125 S. Elliott Road in Newberg.

The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the committee.

A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 3, 2012 at the administrative office between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

CPRD, City of Newberg & City of Dundee win COG Award for Chehalem Paddle Launch

The Council of Governments named Chehalem Park and Recreation District, City of Newberg & City of Dundee in the 2011 Regional Cooperative Project Award for Chehalem Paddle Launch. This award was presented at the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments' Annual Meeting and Dinner held Wednesday, Jan. 25th at City of Dayton Community Center.

The award specifically names CPRD superintendent Don Clements, City of Newberg councillor Bart Rierson, and Dundee mayor Ted Crawford.

The project was awarded because three government agencies cooperated in raising funds to purchase equipment and materials to build CPL and contributed countless hours to various building efforts, equipment refurbishing and vegetation clearing from the banks to improve access to the river at the Dundee site. Due to their combined efforts, CPL was an immediate success and was open this past summer for seasonal operations on Saturdays and Sundays.

Mayor Bob Andrews states, "It is a pleasure to see so many entities collaborating to make this exciting project a reality. The completion of this project not only enhances our two communities, but brings them together to provide yet another opportunity for family recreation. This project reaches beyond our communities by providing an outstanding venue to enhance tourism for the area."

Councilor Bart Rierson was not able to attend the presentation of the award, a special presentation was done at the CPRD Board of Directors meeting on Jan. 26th, and another presentation will be occurring during the City Council meeting, starting at 7 p.m. on February 6.

The last time CPRD and these two city governments received this award was in 2011. Then the Newberg School District was also a recipient.

Top Photo: John Oberst, Monmouth mayor and immediate past chair of COG, presents award to CPRD superintendent Don Clements and Dundee mayor Ted Crawford.

Bottom Photo: Chehalem Paddle Launch volunteers representing at 2011 Newberg Old Fashioned Festival

Cultural District Public Meeting

The next public meeting on the development and planning of the Cultural District will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 18, 2012 at Newberg Public Library. Learn more about the plans for the district and weigh in with your thoughts.

Visit the City of Newberg Cultural District webpage for details.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Two public meetings on Newberg Cultural District

Two neighborhood informational meetings will be held this week on the proposed redesign of the Newberg Cultural District (the area around Newberg Public Library and Chehalem Cultural Center). All are welcome.

7 p.m. Wednesday, May 11

10 a.m. Saturday, May 14

Both meetings will be held in the gym at Chehalem Cultural Center.

2011- 2012 Proposed Budget Available

The CPRD 2011-2012 proposed budget is now available to the public at our Admin Office at 125 South Elliott Road in Newberg.

The Budget Committee will meet 6 p.m. April 12th at the Admin Office. Public input is welcome at the meeting.

A public hearing for the proposed budget will be held 6 p.m. May 26th.

Surplus Lights Available

Need lights for your shop? We have the following surplus light fixtures for sale. We are in the process of upgrading to more energy-efficient fixtures.

Used Light Fixtures

• General purpose 4-lamp T40 lensed troffer grid fixtures) $20 each
• Strip lights with two fluorescent bulbs of various lengths $10.00 each
• Wrap-around fluorescent fixtures $10.00 each

Lights are in good condition and would be excellent in a shop or garage setting. The troffer fixtures can be reset into a suspended grid ceiling or hung as is. More than 100 fixtures available. Contact Jim McMaster at (503) 209-2222.

Board of Directors March Meeting

The next regular board meeting of CPRD Board of Directors will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 24th at Chehalem Community Center at 501 West 2nd Street in Newberg. The public is welcome.

Check out the snow on the golf course webcam!

The Chehalem Glenn Golf Course captures views of the green while it's white. Check it out!

Board of Directors meeting rescheduled for March 3rd

Due to inclement weather, the February CPRD Board of Directors meeting has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, March 3rd at the CPRD Administration Office in Newberg. You can read the agenda on our website.