Grant money allows Park & Rec children to participate in Tilikum outdoor obstacle course

NEWBERG, Ore. – Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, 23 Chehalem Park and Recreation District Summer Fest students will spend an afternoon on Tilikum Day Camp's Challenge Course at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 30^th.

Part of Tilikum Center for Outdoor Retreats and Ministries, the Challenge Course is a collection of ropes, cables, wooden beams, tires, and logs. Activities are geared for individual and group growth and discovery.

This special opportunity was made possible for CPRD students thanks to the generosity of sponsors Providence Newberg Medical Center and the George Fox University MAT Department. This is a $690.00 value.

If you are interested in photos but cannot make it to the event, please contact Public Information Coordinator Kat Ricker at 971-832-4222 or rickerk@cprdnewberg.org. I will be happy to provide photos to your specifications.

For more information on the grant or the event, contact Community School Coordinator Janine Saxton at 503-537-7310.

Small Group Swim Lessons

NEWBERG, Ore. -- Chehalem Aquatic Center is currently taking registration for Small Group Session 4-B which begins July 26^th. With three children per class this one week (Monday – Friday) program has a great instructor to student ratio. Morning and evening lessons are available with each lesson being 30 minutes in length. Small group prices from $43/$53. A new session of small group lessons begin each Monday through the summer. Register in person at 1802 Haworth; via phone at 503-538-4813; online at cprd.recware.com.

Private Swim Lessons

Chehalem Aquatic Center is accepting new clients for private swim lessons. Private lessons are a one on one teaching format and lesson structure is modified to meet each clients needs. Private lesson session run weekly begin each Monday through the summer months. Call 503-538-4813 to be placed on the next available appointment (session) list. Cost is $70/$90 for the week.

Blaine Street Paved to Ewing Young CPRD Park

July 15, 2010

NEWBERG, Ore. -- CPRD paved Blaine Street from West 9th to the entrance of the Dog Park on Thursday, July 15th, smoothing the way for travelers to Ewing Young Historical CPRD Park, home of the 12-hole Disc Golf course, Bicycle Motorcross (BMX) Track, skate park, and the future dog park, which is being built at the entrance to the park.

The District has long wanted to do this in order to reduce dust raising during dry months and make a safer, more pleasant trip to the park. Because the park is frequented by bicyclists and skateboarders, this will benefit them as well as automobile drivers.

If you have any questions, please contact Kat Ricker, Public Information Coordinator, at 971-832-4222.