Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Jan. 19, 2015

The fourth annual Chehalem Valley Community Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will take place from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19th at Chehalem Cultural Center grand ballroom, with time for free refreshments and socializing after. This is a free, community event for the public.

The program will feature performances from George Fox University violinist Simeon Brown, as well as the First United Methodist Church Choir.

The fourth annual Chehalem Valley Community Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will take place from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19th at Chehalem Cultural Center grand ballroom, with time for free refreshments and socializing after. This is a free, community event for the public.

The program will feature performances from George Fox University violinist Simeon Brown, as well as the First United Methodist Church Choir.

The guest speaker is president of Oregon Black Pioneers, Willie Richardson. The Oregon Black Pioneers is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization based in Salem, founded to do research and educate Oregonians about African-Americans’ contributions to Oregon’s history. Richardson worked for the State of Oregon in a variety of positions before leaving State Government and starting her own businesses.  She founded Willie’s Fashion Hats and More in 1996 and in 2003, A Time For Elegance. She retired in 2010. She has served on numerous boards and commissions, including four years on the Salem-Keizer School Board from 1987 to 1991. 

The guest speaker is president of Oregon Black Pioneers, Willie Richardson. The Oregon Black Pioneers is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization based in Salem, founded to do research and educate Oregonians about African-Americans’ contributions to Oregon’s history. Richardson worked for the State of Oregon in a variety of positions before leaving State Government and starting her own businesses.  She founded Willie’s Fashion Hats and More in 1996 and in 2003, A Time For Elegance. She retired in 2010. She has served on numerous boards and commissions, including four years on the Salem-Keizer School Board from 1987 to 1991. 

Pool renovation and M 36-170

Thank you, voters and Chehalem Pool Committee, for making possible the renovation of Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center!

Updates

• Measure 36-170 passed at approximately 62 percent approval
• Election results have been certified in Yamhill County Elections Office, and ratified by CPRD Board of Directors at the December Board meeting.
• At an Internal staff meeting on Nov. 10th, the staff, together with Board counsel, set standards for issuing bonds.
• Request for Qualifications was published (appeared in Newberg Graphic on Nov. 12). These applications are under review now.
• After RFQ is complete, Request for Proposals will be released.
• Public information process will invite comments from public on submitted design.
• Break ground on construction target 2015
• Open doors 2018

To follow updates, visit our webpage devoted to the pool renovation.  This is still early in the process, but we will be adding all updates to this page.

If you have questions, please contact us at 971.832.4222 or 503.537.2909.

All-day CARE Thanksgiving week

Our popular all-day CARE will be offered Nov. 24, 25, and 26, with excursions to Safari Sam's, Salem Children's Museum, Critter Cabana and more. For registration, contact us at 503.537.2909 or 503.538.7454, or visit Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center.

Sports Victories!

Football - Newberg 5th and 6th grades Blue team defeated West Linn Gold to claim the Perch/Pacific Division Championship Nov. 8 at Aloha H.S. stadium by a score of 20 - 8. Newberg defeated Oregon City 14 - 0 in the series finals, to advance to the championship game, finishing the season with a 9 - 1 record. Congratulations to all players, coaches and parents!

Water Polo - Congratulations to the NHS Boys Water Polo - Oregon HS Water Polo 6A Champions! This is our very own parks supervisor, Jim McMaster's 31st high school state championship as head coach!

Basketball officials needed

Basketball officials are needed for adult, middle school, and youth leagues. Games are during the week and weekend, starting mid November through early March. Application deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. 15.

Pay is $10 - $35 per game.

For more information, contact Mark Martin at martini@cprdnewberg.org or Mike Garrity at mgarrity@cprdnewberg.org or call the registration desk at 503.537.2909.

Download application at cprdnewberg.org under employment, or pick one up at the registration desk at Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center at 1802 Haworth Ave. in Newberg.

Introducing Rachelle Meyer - Dance, Piano, Creative Writing, Light Sabers

Classes starting in November

• Ballet and Tap (Age 2)
• Hip hop and light sabers (Ages 4 - 6)
• Princess Ballet and Crafts (Age 4 - 6)
• PreBallet/Jazz/Tap (Age 4 - 6)

Classes starting in December

• Fanfic Creative Writing Club  (Ages 10 - 18)
• Piano and dance (Ages 4 - 7)
• Teen/Adult Jazz Dance

Rachelle Meyer has been an artist and educator in the area for nearly 20 years. She began training in dance, including tap, Jazz and ballet at the age of four, and since then has added modern hip hop, ballroom and music to her repertoire. Her instructors include Lynne Marchant at the Marchant Academy of Classical Ballet as well as with several principles of the Bolshoi and Theaters of Russia and James Miller of the Houston Ballet.

 Rachelle is also a published author, and her books can be found under the pseudonym Rosie D. Meyer on Amazon.com. She writes Young Adult dystopian fantasy and historical fiction and received her training in creative writing and English Literature at PCC, CCC and through her writing mentors CraigLesly and Randall Beth Platt. PCC and CCC respectively are also where Rachelle studied photography, photojournalism, music theory and piano.

"My philosophy as an instructor is to provide each student with the skills needed to pursue a career in the arts, whether or not they chose to do so. My classes are taught with colors, movement, laughter and fun that not only instills a passion for the arts but is designed to engage both sides of the brain, thus increasing cognitive response and memory. Students will learn but believe they are playing."

Register now for Jr. Tiger Basketball

Register now for Jr. Tiger Basketball. Deadline to register is Nov. 14. 

Jr. Tiger Basketball is designed to teach the fundamental skills of the game of basketball, in addition to sportsmanship, discipline, and cooperation in a safe and fun environment. Teams will practice each week as scheduled with their assigned coach. Games are on Saturdays. Each player will receive a uniform shirt.

Who: Boys and Girls in Grades 3-6

Fee: Grades 3-6 $76/$86 early bird discount before Nov. 8

Player Fee: Grades 3-6 $96 $106 after Nov. 7

Additional $20 all ages after Nov. 14 if assigned to a team

Registration ends Nov. 14.

When: Team placement Clinic Nov. 15

Boys - 3rd 8:00am, 4th 9:30am, 5th & 6th 11:00 am, CVMS

Girls - 3rd & 4th 8:00am, 5th & 6th 10:00am - MVMS

Weekly practices begin the week of Nov. 17.

Games begin Dec. 6

Time: Games start times 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday

Where: Practice and games at local area schools.

Questions? Contact league Director Mike Garrity through the CPRD Registration Desk at 503-537-2909.