2013 Blue Moon Social

The annual Blue Moon Social will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18th at Chehalem Senior Center. This popular free event features free food, beverage and desserts, live music performed by the Old Time Fiddlers, cake walk and dance lessons.

Don't miss the fun!

Thanks to our Sponsors Chehalem Springs, Astor House, Avamere Newberg and Synergy Home Care

Vote now to improve walking and bicycling in our community!

Make your voice heard!

CPRD has submitted a grant application to the State of Oregon for bike and pedestrian improvements along Haworth Avenue (from Villa Road to Springbrook) and Springbrook Road (from Haworth to Middlebrook Drive) as part of  the Chehalem Heritage Trails project. This would fully connect George Fox University, Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center, Newberg High School, Mabel Rush Elementary School and the Allison for seamless traverse by foot and bicycle.

The City of Newberg has also submitted a grant application to help with the construction of bike/pedestrian improvements along Villa Road between Haworth Avenue and Park Lane.

As is always the case, competition for these types of grant funds is fierce.  As part of its evaluation process of the submitted application, the State has activated an online survey to gauge the level of public support for these proposed projects as well as others throughout Oregon. 

This is your chance to weigh in. Participate in this by going to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TE_OBPAC2012   

In the survey, input on the two projects in Newberg can be submitted under the "Mid-Willamette Valley" section of the survey. CPRD’s Haworth Avenue/Springbrook Road project is listed as #22 and City of Newberg’s Villa Road project is listed as #92.

The survey is short and should only take 5 to 10 minutes to complete.  Participants must submit  survey responses by 5 p.m. on January 31, 2013. 

This grant opportunity is made possible by Oregon's Transportation Enhancement (TE) Program and Pedestrian and Bicycle OBPAC Grant Program.

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. 

Register now for Tiger Cub Basketball

Register now for Tiger Cub Basketball - begins Jan. 12

Chehalem Park and Recreation District is currently taking registration for the second session of Tiger Cub Basketball, which begins Jan. 12 at Crater Elementary School. Tiger Cub Basketball is designed for the youngest of players, 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 through Feb. 9.

Class sessions at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 a.m. have openings. Early registration fee is $35.00 in-district, $46.00 out-of-district. Regular registration fees of $46.00 and $55.00 take effect Jan. 5. Each participant will receive a basketball.

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

For more information, call the registration desk at 503-537-2909.

CPRD Fitness & Wellness Open House Jan. 5

Come play with us at our second annual Fitness and Wellness Open House. Find out what we offer in our fitness center and around the district and enjoy what our vendors and guests have to offer. 

10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 5, 2013

Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center

Free admission, lots of prizes!

We'll have demonstrations, information tables, samples classes, presentations and free prize drawings throughout the event. 

SCHEDULE

In the Exercise Room

10:00 - 10:30 Strong for Life - free sample class
10:30 - 10:45 Zumba Party - free sample class
11:00 - 11:20 Hearth Health Presentation on monitoring stress during exercise and exercising while ill
11:30 - 11:45 Zumba Party - free sample class
12:00 - 12:20 Heart Health Presentation on understanding and preventing heart attacks
12:30 - 12:45 Zumba Party - free sample class
1:00 - 1:20 Zumba Party - free sample class


On the Deck

10:00 - 10:15 Dragonfly Martial Arts Board-breaking Demo
10:15 - 10:45 Hatha Yoga Demo (Gentle to Strength)
11:00 - 11:15 Qigong Demo
12:00 - 12:15 Qigong Demo
12:15 - 12:30 Dragonfly Martial Arts Board-breaking Demo
1:00 - 1:15    Dragonfly Martial Arts Board-breaking Demo

In the Pool

10:15 - 10:30 Water Exercise Class Demo
10:30 - 11:45  Kayaking Demo
11:45 - 12:00 Water Exercise Class Demo
12:00 - 1:00 Lap Swim (Free today!)
1:00 - 3:00 Public Swim (Pay just the family rate of $6.00)

In the Fitness Center - 
Come in, look around, work out! Join during the event and we'll waive the orientation fee.

10:30 - 11:00 Fitness Center Orientation
11:30 - 12:00 Fitness Center Orientation
12:30 - 1:00   Fitness Center Orientation

Ongoing

Free blood pressure checks
Free acupuncture treatments
Free neck massage

New! Indoor Kayaking at the Pool

Keep your kayak training going in the winter at Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center.

Indoor Kayak is a new monthly timeslot providing kayakers with two hours of indoor practice time. This will be offered from 4 to 6 p.m. on one Sunday each month as follows.

Dec. 16
Jan. 27
Feb. 10
March 17

Note that this is strictly an opportunity for kayakers to practice; it is not an instructional session. All skill levels are welcome. A lifeguard will be present.   Bring your own well-groomed kayak, paddle and safety gear.  The cost is $9 per craft (includes one paddler); additional paddler $4.

Registration is required. To register online, follow the link and search Indoor Kayak. You may also register by phone at 503.537.2909, or stop in at Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center. You must register by the preceding Wednesday. 

Memorial Park playground renovation

Neighborhood Information Meeting
6 p.m. Wed., Dec. 19
Memorial Park Scouthouse

The playground at Memorial Park is one of the oldest playgrounds in Chehalem Park and Recreation District. The playground manufacturer is no longer in business, and replacement parts are not available. Sections of the playground are rusting through the painted powder coating, and there other maintenance issues as well.

The Newberg Rotary Clubs as well as Kiwanis Club are helping to fund a new playground for the space where the current playground structures are located. This will mean a closure of the playground for several months.

Some new equipment highlights will include swings and a large climbing dome.

A public information meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m Wednesday, December 19th in the Memorial Park Scout House, which is next to the park shelter.

If you have questions, please contact CPRD Park Supervisor Jim McMaster, at 503-209-2222.