Happy New Year!

Thank you for a wonderful 2012. It was a year that featured the completion of the Fanno Creek Trail within our boundaries, a memorable summer evening with Los Lobos, and countless other events, big and small.

We look forward to serving you in 2013 with even more fun activities for your enjoyment.

• THPRD facility hours for New Year's Day

New classes and programs begin soon! If you haven't already, sign up today online or in person at any THPRD facility.  A list of available classes can be found in our Activities Guide or by searching our online class database.

Looking for a little extra fun at your local pool? Then come by and take on the Aqua Challenge, a 40-foot-long water toy making the rounds at THPRD pools this winter. Check out the complete schedule to see when it is visiting a pool near you.

The Specialized Aquatics program, for swimmers devopmentally or physically disabled, is thriving at Beaverton Swim Center with more than 135 youth and adults enrolled.  Established in 1980, the program provides 1-on-1 instruction for participants.

Nature Kids is a September-to-May preschool program that focuses on experiential learning. Children form friendships and learn from caring teachers in an active, natural environment at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park.

• The Nature Park Interpretive Center is offering a free preview at our Nature Kids open house on Jan. 31 from 4-6:30 p.m.

The popular Cedar Hills Fitness Challenge is back to help you kickstart your fitness goals in 2013.  How's this for incentive? One lucky participant will win free airfare to any destination in the continental United States.

• Registration info

The winter months bring unpredictable weather, so this is a good time to remind you of our inclement weather policies. 

In the event of severe weather, visit THPRD.org for more information or call our 24-hour hotline: 503/614-4018.

If you (or someone you love) is new to the "55 and better" crowd, the Elsie Stuhr Center's Newcomers Welcome on Jan. 9 (10-11 a.m.) is a great way to tour the center, check out available classes and learn about our day trips, extended group travel, drop-in activities and more!

• Learn more about the Stuhr Center

If your resolution is to join THPRD in 2013, the best place to start is our list of available jobs.  We also encourage you to fill out a job interest card to receive automatic notification when jobs become available that match your skills and interests.