The BCCC has an infinate number of uses. It's available for private rentals with a variety of…read moreoptions. There are two meeting rooms that can be combined, a conference room, a main hall a commercial kitchen and a Pottery Studio. Sunset Empire Park and Rec has fitness classes here, Yoga, Tae Kwon Do, Dance Fitness, Arthritis Fitness, Tai Chi and Pilates. They also offer pottery classes. Meals on Wheels is prepared and delivered out of here. Senior lunches are served daily, senior movies are on Thursday. Annual events, Community Thanksgiving and The Fall Fun Fest are held here. Some chefs utilize the commercial kitchen for catering events. Community Forums are also held here. Oh, ukelele practice and a knitters group also meet weekly. It's a great place to find out about local resources especially if you are new in town. Volunteers are always needed for the lunches if you'd like to get involved.

Cannon Beach is one of the coastal areas that's a favorite amongst Portlanders. And I can see…read morewhy--it's a great town. I'd never been there until last month, but have long wanted to go; when I was growing up we really only visited the central coast. Cannon is a more... I guess upscale beach locale is the best way to put it. Some of the towns along the coast can feel run down, cheap, or inundated with souvenir shops or silly attractions. In Cannon Beach, the attraction is the beach and Haystack Rock, really. The shopping is more upscale and often higher quality (not to mention more expensive!) thank you'll find in some of the other coastal cities. There's some pretty good shopping here, including toy stores, clothing stores, art galleries, sweet shops. They have a theatre company here, which I thought was really cool and wished we'd be around to go to one of the shows. It's near Seaside, my favorite coast town. And the library is right along the main drag. I'll be really happy to visit again. One thing I love about the Oregon Coast is how biodiverse it is. This area is right along the coast range, so when we were almost at Cannon Beach--like a mile or two from downtown--we saw a fairly large herd of about 13 elk grazing along the roadside. Then a mile away you'll be at Haystack Rock ooh-ing and ahh-ing over the starfish and anemones. I look forward to a visit to Cannon Beach where I can wander more leisurely (the babe was asleep in the car with grandma whilst I visited a few shops), and also walk out to Haystack with my little one to check out the tide pools.

Cannon Beach is tied with Seaside as the most dog unfriendly city on the West Coast. We couldn't…read morefind any restaurants that had outdoor seating. There was no outdoor space to enjoy a beer or meal with our dog. The hotel did not allow us to leave the dog alone, so we were stuck with no options. We have never experienced such a dog unfriendly city before.

The teen Ohana Night has been a fantastic experience for my middle schooler who was looking for…read moreconnection after moving from the Eastside. We are homeschoolers, so this was great.

A fun and affordable place to go when it's not comfortable enough to play outside…read more I've never used any of the adult facilities such as the gym or even the sport's court but my family has been here numerous times for the Gymtastic Play Zone events and we've always had a great time. I like that they offer two age groups for this event so my toddler isn't getting trampled by larger kids. They put out a lot of big movement toys like slides, spinning discs, large foam blocks to climb and build with, gymnastics equipment and much more. It's great to get energy out instead of sitting around bored at home. This is also a more affordable alternative to indoor playgrounds. Drop in rate is $4 for residents and you can stay from open to close (9am-2:30pm). There are also memberships if you think you will be going often or using the other amenities at the center.

From the planning stages to the day itself, my partner and I loved working with the Corvallis…read moreCommunity Center to host our wedding celebration! We rented the Chandler Ballroom + Kitchen for an afternoon/evening. The Ballroom was spacious, easily seating our ~115 guests, and well-lit, with large, north-facing windows providing ample indirect light. We were pleased that the room came with tables & chairs and with the professional-grade kitchen appliances. The large ovens & refrigerator were perfect for storing and reheating our food. Sarah, the staff member with whom we worked, made the entire process very easy! She was flexible, knowledgeable, and responded quickly to our many questions. She gave us a diagram of the Ballroom's floorplan that she made, which was incredibly helpful, and gave us a tip about looking at Special Occasions in Corvallis for event rental services (tablecloths, tableware, etc). To top it all off, the venue rental was reasonably priced - it was much more affordable than other options in Corvallis & Portland. Thank you very much to the CCC and Sarah for helping make our wedding plans a reality! If we ever need to plan a large gathering in Corvallis in the future, the CCC will be our first choice :)

From the owner: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update (as of 3/25/2020): In-line…read morewith recommendations from Governor Brown, Benton County Health, Oregon Health Authority and other State-wide recommendations, the Center's programs, classes and events have been suspended through April 28. Center's staff is available by phone only. The situation regarding COVID-19 is changing frequently and we will continue to work closely with public health officials and the joint City/County Emergency Operations Center regarding the status of Corvallis Parks and Recreation programs and services. Please check our web site for timely updates and information. The Corvallis Community Center is currently operating out of a temporary location during an extensive remodel. Our office staff can be found at the Corvallis Parks & Recreation office at 1310 SW Avery Park Dr. Classes are being held at a variety of locations through the community. The Center supports our community by providing opportunities for adults to learn, engage and grow. The Center also offers indoor and outdoor event space for rent to the community, including a formal ballroom with a hardwood dance floor, meeting rooms and outdoor terraces.

Winters in Portland can be really tough for me because of the cold, rain, and grey skies. I have…read morelong been the poster child for Seasonal Affective Disorder, however in 2025 I'm hoping to change that. To hell with new year resolutions, I'm just challenging myself to find activities that make me happy during the dark and stormy months. I've been doing macro nature photography, antiquing, and finding as many opportunities to play in the water as possible. I recently stumbled upon some photos and reviews from the East Portland Community Center pool and I was amazed to find out folks use lazy rivers in pools as walking tracks! Sure, dear reader, you may spend time in gyms and know this to be a "thing," but it's news to me! Well, I tried it out this week and it's quite possibly my new favorite activity! I get to spend time in the water, make new friends, and burn some calories while I'm at it. The community center is vibrant and bustling with all kinds of folks doing activities they love, which makes me really happy. I'm incredibly impressed with how much of a well-oiled machine Portland Parks and Rec is. They are able to get an astounding number of people in/out of this pool each week with swimming classes for beginners, baby and me classes, lap swim sessions, aqua aerobics, current channel walking, free swim, hot tub usage, and so much more! I love seeing my tax dollars being put to use so effectively. This week I've paid for three individual sessions because I wanted to make sure this new interest isn't a passing fancy, but after a few days as a regular at the pool I'd like to take this relationship to the next level. I'm getting a monthly pass tomorrow! So here's to new activities that make us happy in the new year. That's not a resolution, it's just a good way to live life.

People are friendly and staff is very helpful. Exercise equipment in great condition. .read more

I discovered the Community at the Marquis Tualatin because I am part of a group that used to meet…read morethere. I really liked the space and what it has to offer for "non-residents" like myself. I obtained a gym membership. (I get a discount through my health insurance and chose the Marquis Community over other gyms that offer more classes but do not have a salt-water pool). I was initially very excited about the salt-water pool and gym. However... The Marquis does not list their fitness classes or pool schedule on-line. I went to their website and looked for information. I filled out a "Contact Us" form. (It went no where. Perhaps a glitch but this has happened to me a few times.) The definition of a "senior" or "uniquely-abled person" is we may have limitations. How do I know which services, classes, gym schedule, pool schedule I wish to access if I cannot locate the information? I should not have to get a ride to the Marquis in order to obtain a schedule or program information in order to plan my day, week, month. On the positive side, the salt-water pool is amazing. The gym has some nice equipment and is clean. The locker room is accessible. The rest of the Marquis (fireplace, puzzle/books in the lobby, coffee bar, seated areas) is a pleasant place to spend time. I just wish I had a schedule! Please post on-line, create a link for up-to-date schedules, anything that would make your community more welcoming to those of us that do not live there.

Nice people, nice facility for over 55. Nice little coffee shop and a big room for meetings. Nice…read morepool and hot tub.

Wonderful and affordable for families! We loved that a…read morefamily pass is $13 (or $15?) for an hour of swimming. Swimming pass only lasts 60 minutes - then they take 15 minutes brake time - so check the schedule if you don't want to wait for the next swim session! Great family locker rooms too - they have three large shower rooms (with toilet, bench, etc)

OK I may be judging the book by it's cover but this community center is located by apartments with…read morerun down cars. When we pulled into the parking lot, there was a homeless guy right outside the doors of the community center. The field next to it doesn't look that well-maintained and my kids refused to even leave the car because of how uninviting/sketchy the place and area looks.

What a great way to start our Oregon coast trip vacation. Jane and Don were such wonderful hosts…read moreand had a ton of local knowledge, even suggested a hike for us to do later on in the day. Checking in was a breeze, the carport for my 4Runner worked great and we had a local bite for dinner at Schooners. Jane does not let you leave hungry!! She made some amazing pancakes, eggs and fresh fruit with delicious o.j and coffee for breakfast the next morning. We would love to be able to visit again one day.

We just enjoyed our second visit to Turtle Jane's! This time we stayed in the Tortuga Room…read more Either room is a luxurious, cozy room with the most spectacular view! This is one of the main reasons we returned to Turtle Jane's less than 2 years later. The other equally important reason we returned is how much we enjoy Jane and Don. Not only is their hospitality superb and Jane's breakfasts (well - 3 meals in 1), a gourmet delight, but their company, their stories, their experiences are rich and rewarding. We look forward to returning to Turtle Jane's again and again to enjoy the both the bed and breakfast and our now-friends, Jane and Don.