Kindergarten Registration Kicks Off in Newberg-Dundee
Newberg-Dundee Public Schools have announced open registration for kindergarten in the area.
Children who turn five years old by September 1, 2024, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten, as stated on the Newberg-Dundee Public Schools website.
To find the school in your area, use THIS PAGE.
To enroll, print, fill out, and bring the forms found on these pages to the school in your area on April 25 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
For more information, call (503) 554-5000.
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CPRD Introduces Child Watch Program
The Chehalem Parks and Recreation District’s (CPRD) Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center is introducing a new Child Watch Program for parents using the fitness center.
“Our Child Watch program is for parents who want to work out but need childcare at the same time,” according to a release from CPRD.
Parents will be given a pager to carry with them while they’re using the Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center facilities. Sick children will not be accepted.
The program is for children aged two to ten years old, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis. The child watch program costs $15 for drop-in or $100 per month for one child ($150 per month for two children).
Learn more at the CPRD Membership page.
Best of Willamette Valley Voting is Open
Voting to determine the Best of the Willamette Valley is now open through April 5, 2024.
The Best of the Willamette Valley, operated by Salem, Ore.-based NERUS Strategies LLC, is bringing back voting for the fourth year to determine the best businesses around the region based on user voting.
Cream Northwest and Chapters Books & Coffee are the only winners representing Newberg, with Cream winning Gold for “Best Frozen Treat” in 2022 and 2023 and Chapters winning silver for “Best Coffeehouse” in 2021.
Here are some of the Newberg Businesses listed in the poll:
- Best Asian Food: Momiji
- Best Burger: Old Town Bar & Grill
- Best Coffee: Sip City
- Best Coffee: Chapters Books & Coffee
- Best Dessert: Cream
- Best Pizza: Forage Cafe
- Best Sports Bar: Old Town Bar & Grill
- Best Fine Dining: The Allison Inn & Spa
- Best Food Truck: Ricky’s Tacos
- Best Food Truck: Tacos El Oso Loco
- Best Frozen Treat: Cream
- Best Italian: Forage Cafe
- Best Sushi: Momiji Sushi Restaurant
- Best Tacos: Ricky’s Tacos
- Best Tacos: Fuego Mexican Grill
- Best Dance Studio: Chehalem Valley Dance Academy
- Best Women-Owned Business: Sip City
The company does not say how they determine entrants on their website. The entrants and winners have a notable Salem lean, with 532 awards given to Salem-area businesses. The next highest award earner is Keizer at 33. Users can vote once per day now through Friday, April 5. Vote for your favorites at the Best of Willamette Valley website.
Chehalem Cultural Center Executive Director Elected Chair of Cultural Trust Board of Directors
According to the Chehalem Cultural Center, Executive Director Sean Andries has been elected as chair of the Oregon Cultural Trust Board of Directors during a February 22, 2024, meeting.
“Culture is how we show who we are,” said Andries in the release. “It’s how we carry histories forward and pass our stories onto the future; all Oregonians deserve to express their cultures in ways significant to them.”
Andries is in his seventh year as the Executive Director of the Chehalem Cultural Center.
Andries holds a degree in Theatre and Arts Administration from the University of Oregon and a Professional Training Certificate from the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre according to the release. He is a trained clown and also, for a time, ran a circus school. As a performer, he has worked locally for many companies and toured his own original work from coast to coast.
The Oregon Cultural Trust was established by the Oregon Legislature in 2001 as a unique means to reward Oregonians who invest in culture. Oregonians who donate to a cultural nonprofit and then make a matching gift to the Cultural Trust receive a 100% state tax credit for their gift to the Trust. The Cultural Trust’s three grant programs fund five Statewide Partners, 45 County and Tribal Coalitions and qualified cultural nonprofits through competitive Cultural Development Grants.
City of Newberg Seeking Public Input on New Street Sweeper Name
The City of Newberg is asking elementary school-aged students and younger to stop by the Newberg Public Library between March 23 and April 23 to submit suggestions to name the city’s new electric street sweeper according to a press release from the city.
“Many cities, counties, and other agencies have launched similar contests to engage the community in work that normally goes on in the public eye without a lot of appreciation,” the release stated. “Oregon City recently introduced their newest street sweeper, ‘C-sweep-o’, after launching a similar contest, and the success of this effort encouraged the City of Newberg to do the same!”
After closing submissions, the options will be narrowed down to the top five, which will then be voted on via an online form by Newberg’s community during the month of May. The winner will be unveiled at the annual Public Works Day event on June 20, 2024.
The electric street sweeper is replacing a diesel-powered street sweeper. Questions about the street sweeper can be sent to Public Works Director Russ Thomas, and questions about the contest can be directed toward the library.
“Working Toward Peace: Ending War 101” Now Open for Registration
“What ways are wars costing us and our planet,” prompts a class put on at Portland Community College Newberg Center taught by the Rotary Club of Newberg board member Michael Caruso.
According to the class description, “We will build a place for discussion, connection, and community building for peace-building efforts. Leave the class with an expanded understanding of the value of discussion and an increased awareness of the beauty of our global community and the futility of war.”
Registration is open from now until April 20, and the course runs from April 20 to May 18, 2024, from 10 – 11:20 a.m. in person. Tuition for the course is $49.
Learn more and register at PCC Newberg Center’s website.
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