Learn to sew over springbreakSewing: Basic Clothing ConstructionTake the pressure off and start sewing during our spring break camp with this classic pajama pattern. Learn or review basic sewing skills, pattern layout, curved and straight seaming, facings, seam finishing, collars, applying elastic, buttonholes, pockets, and hem details. Instructor Connie Kaiser

Newberg Sew ‘N Vac2414 Portland Rd Ste 1 Newberg, OR 97132Ages: Grades 4 through 12When: 11 - 3 p.m. Mon. through Wed.Dates: March 26 - 28Fee: Early: $52/$60 Regular: $57/$65

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Path to Lifelong Learning

Chehalem Park & Recreation District Spring 2012

Spring Plant Sales Annuals, Perennials, Vegetables & Herbs starting at $1 for a 4-inch pot

The salad bowls are back, the Fuschias are getting ready to flourish, and so much more. Come out to our sales, or email communityschool@cprdnewberg.org for order information. Proceeds help fund Community School programs and scholarships for children.

Sat., April 21 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.Community School GreenhouseMabel Rush Elementary School grounds1441 Deborah Road in Newberg

Sat., April 28 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Yamhill County Master Gardeners Sale at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds2070 NE Lafayette Ave. in McMinnville

Sat., May 12 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Community School GreenhouseMabel Rush Elementary School grounds1441 Deborah Road in Newberg

Friends and Neighbors/Amigos Y VecinosJoin this informal conversation hour to help others learn English and practice your Spanish with native speakers. Monday nights at Edwards Elementary. For information or to volunteer, call 503-554-6640 or email communityschool@cprdnewberg.org

Go online at www.cprdnewberg.org, in person at Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center at 1802 Haworth Ave. in Newberg, or by phone (503) 538-7454 or (503) 537-2909.

Three ways to register for Community School

Winter & Spring Term ShowcasesCome see what students have been learning. These fun evening performances are open to the public. Winter Term Showcase is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21st. Spring Term Showcase is 6:30 to 8 pm. Wednesday, June 11th. Showcases are held at Newberg High School auditorium. Admission is free.

Community School

ClassesIt’s a Small World of Cooks Instructor Jane Morlan

Make yummy treats from different countries; try Marzipan from Holland; Lucia Buns from Scandinavia; Apple Kuchen from Germany and many more. A craft and story from each country will be also offered.

Antonio Crater common areaAges: 5 - 8When: Wed. 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.Dates: April 18 - June 6 (No class May 23)Fee: Early: $42/$50 Regular: $47/$55

Art from Around the GlobeInstructor Tonya McQuade

Explore and create art from a different continent each week. Try African mask making, Japanese watercolor or Native American braiding. This class will take you around the world.

Mabel Rush CafeteriaAges: 6 - 9When: Mon. 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.Dates: April 16 - June 11 (No class May 28)Fee: Early: $35/$42 Regular: $40/$47

Dundee CafeteriaAges: 6 - 9When: Fri. 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.Dates: April 20 - June 8Fee: Early: $35/$42 Regular: $40/$47

It’s in the Bag! Instructor Connie Kaiser This little clutch is the perfect spring fashion accessory. Learn or review basic sewing skills including reading pattern instructions, seams, gathering, pressing, using interfacing, installing an exposed zipper, pockets, boxed bottoms, plus how to work with specialty fabric and apply the magnetic snap. It’s so easy, you’ll want to make more than one!

Newberg Sew N Vac2414 Portland Rd Ste 1 Newberg, OR 97132

Ages: 4th through 12th gradeWhen: 3: 45 - 5:15 p.m.Dates: Wed., May 2 - May 23 Fee: Early: $38/$45 Regular: $43/$50

Apron Mania! Instructor Connie Kaiser

The perfect apron is not just to protect you from splatters when cooking. Aprons have become a fashion statement and a necessary hostess accessory when entertaining. Choose a pattern and add the design details to make it your own. Depending upon your pattern choice skills may include pattern lay-out, curved and straight seaming, constructing tubes and ties, simple patch and shaped pockets, applied trims, top stitching and hem details.

Newberg Sew N Vac2414 Portland Rd Ste 1 Newberg, OR 97132

Ages: 4th through 12th gradeWhen: 3: 45 - 5:15 pmDates: Mon, April 30 - May 21 Fee: Early: $38/$45 Regular: $43/$50

KIDZ YOGA with Theresa

Each class will begin practicing breathing exercises that will help calm your mind. Next, the children will participate in fun, creative movements and postures that imitate nature and foster healthy lifestyle choices. The session will end with a simple guided relaxation process.

Edwards Rm 20Ages: 8 - 11When: Mon, 3:40 - 4:20 p.m.Dates: April 16 - June 4Fee: Early: $32/$38 Regular: $37/$43

Dundee LibraryAges: 8 - 11When: Wed, 3:40 - 4:20 p.m.Dates: April 18 - June 6Fee: Early: $32/$38 Regular: $37/$43

Junior Space CadetsMad Science of Portland & Vancouver

Calling all cosmonauts! Here’s your chance to fly through the galaxy with the greatest of ease!

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Travel to the farthest corner of the universe and walk around on undiscovered planets without the hassle of putting on a spacesuit! Dundee CafeteriaAges: 5 - 11When: Mon. 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.Dates: April 16 - May 21Fee: Early: $84/$100 Regular: $89/$105

Take a Bite Out of ScienceMad Science of Portland & Vancouver

The most important rule in Mad Science is to have fun! Get up close and personal with the type of science that we encounter in our everyday lives. Find out how nutrition, chemistry and energy work together to keep us healthy and happy!

Mabel Rush CafeteriaAges: 6 - 12When: Tues. 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.Dates: April 17 - May 22Fee: Early: $84/$100 Regular $89/$105

Joan Austin A102Ages: 6 - 12When: Thurs. 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.Dates: April 17 - May 22Fee: Early: $84/$100 Regular $89/$105

ACT IT OUTInstructor Kathleen Jones

Learn skills in acting and improvisation then put them

together to showcase a short play for family and friends. This class is a great opportunity for kids to gain confidence and have fun!

Antonia Crater LibraryAges: 6 - 11When: Thurs. 3:45 - 5 p.m.Dates: April 26 - June 7Fee: Early: $47/$56 Regular $52/$61

Musical TheatreInstructor Kathleen Jones

This is the class for kids who love to perform! Learn performance skills in singing and acting by participating in improvisational games, short dramas, exercises and singing songs then put them together to showcase musical production numbers.

Joan Austin A102Ages: 6 - 11When: Tues. 3:45 - 5 p.m.Dates: April 24 - June 5Fee: Early: $47/$56 Regular $52/$61

Jazz JamInstructor Cheryl Baltzell

Kick up the tempo in this high-energy class emphasizing dance basics, technique, showmanship, confidence and kickline. If you can smile and move to a beat, this class is for you! Please bring a large water bottle.

Mabel Rush CafeteriaAges: 5 - 11When: Thurs. 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.Dates: April 19 - June 7Fee: Early: $32/$38 Regular: $37/$43

Mabel Rush CafeteriaAges: 5 - 11When: Wed 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.Dates: April 18 - June 6 Fee: Early: $32/$38 Regular: $37/$43

Hip HopInstructor Emily Broadwell

This class teaches rhythm, strength, coordination, and age-appropriate hip hop choreography with no suggestive music/movement. This is an excellent class for high-energy kids who want to take a fast and fun dance class.

Crater (Chehalem Senior Center)Ages: 8 - 11When: Mon. 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.Dates: April 16 - June 4 (No class May 28th)Fee: Early: $32/$37 Regular $37/$42

Joan Austin GymAges: 8 - 11When: Fri. 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.Dates: April 20 - June 8Fee: Early: $32/$37 Regular $37/$42

Zumbatomic Instructor Jennie Delp

Zumbatomic® fuses dance moves and multi cultural music

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with fun workouts designed to let kids max out on fun and fitness.

Ewing Young GymAges: 7 - 11When: Mon. 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.Dates: April 16 - June 11 (No class May 28)Fee: Early: $34/$41 Regular: $39/$46

Joan Austin GymAges: 7 - 11When: Tues. 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.Dates: April 17 - June 5Fee: Early: $34/$41 Regular: $39/$46

Fifth Grade BandInstructor Rachael Swafford

This is a great opportunity to try out an instrument, get a head start for middle school, or simply explore musical talents.

Edwards Music RoomAges: 10 - 11When: Wed/Fri 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.Dates: April 18 - June 6Fee: Early: $60/$72 Regular $65/$77

ChoirInstructor Aletha McKennon

Make beautiful music with friends, new and old! Sing in unison and in parts. T-shirt and end of year CD.

Mabel Rush Music RoomAges: 7 - 11When: Mon 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.Dates: April 16 - June 4 (No class May 28)Fee: Early: $25/$30 Regular: $30/$35

GuitarInstructor Aletha McKennon

Students learn basic chords, strumming and picking.

Mabel Rush Music RoomAges: 8 - 11 When: 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.Dates: Wed. April 18 - June 6Fee: Early: $34/$40 Regular: $39/$45

UkuleleInstructor Aletha McKennon

The ukulele is a simple instrument for small hands that is fun to play and easy to carry with you! Learn simple chords to play along with songs you know.

Mabel Rush Music RoomAges: 6 - 11When: 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.Dates: Thurs. April 19 - June 7Fee: Early: $34/$40 Regular: $39/$45

Middle School to AdultApron Mania!Instructor Connie Kaiser

The perfect apron is not just to protect you from splatters when cooking. Aprons have become a fashion statement and a necessary hostess accessory when entertaining. What statement do you want to make? Choose a pattern and add the design details to make it your own.

Newberg Sew N Vac2414 Portland Rd Ste 1 Newberg, OR 97132

Ages: Adults & TeensWhen: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dates: Sat., May 19 Fee: Early: $33/$39 Regular: $38/$43

Quilting: Zoë’s 4 Patch & Nine

This quilt is perfect for all of those fat quarter collections you have or would like to have and don’t know what you’ll do with. This is an easy skill-building quilt with stunning results.

Newberg Sew N Vac2414 Portland Rd Ste 1 Newberg, OR 97132

Ages: Adults & TeensWhen: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dates: Sat., Apr 21 - May 5 Fee: Early: $45/$54 Regular: $50/$59

Energy Medicine for Health and VitalityInstrutor Pam Whittenburg

Learn simple, effective techniques that will help keep you healthy, vibrant, and more resilient against illness and stress. Based on healing traditions such acupressure and yoga, taught by Donna Eden, author of Energy Medicine. Empower yourself with skills you can start using today!

Chehalem Senior Center Ages: AdultsWhen: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Dates: Sat, May 19 or Jun 16Fee: Early: $25/$30 Regular: $30/$35