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.

My organization has used Hidden Creek for several years now, and when we started working with them,…read morethey were adjustable and easy to work with. However, we had our annual event this year at Hidden Creek and the experience was extremely frustrating and unacceptable. First of all, they're very strict about anyone even entering the building before the time designated as the starting time. I don't expect them to open the doors of the banquet hall before the starting period that we paid for, but they wouldn't even let us in the building. They would not let us bring any of our materials into the building, and they told us we were not allowed to even unload our materials outside of the door so that once the door to the building opened, things would be unpacked and ready to set up. I was told it was a safety matter, but the materials we unpacked were not in front of the door, but well to the side of the entrance. They enforce those rules very strictly and in a manner that is not particularly friendly. Earlier this year, we held a different event at Hidden Creek, in other words different than the annual event I'm writing about, and they wouldn't even let us look into the room we had rented until the time began that we had paid for. They said that the room was down a hall we hadn't paid to enter, so we were not allowed to look in the room. The facility itself is beautiful, light, spacious, and well appointed. But that does not make up for their overly stringent regulations. For example, in the event I planned, we had to add some speakers to our program, so I asked if I could extend our time by half an hour so we could clean up in time. But they would not allow us to add time, even though I had made that request well before the day of the event. It was not a last-minute request, and, as indicated, I was aware there would an extra charge for an extra half-hour. So I thought we'll just clean up faster (which we did). But unfortunately, our caterers, who were P.F. Chang's, were very late in setting up the lunch, in fact, 45 minutes late, so we had to start our program late. But even with all of that, we worked very fast and managed to finish the cleanup by just half an hour after the time had expired for us to be there. They had no other event after us, and so we did not inconvenience them. Further, there is no indication on the papers that I signed before the event that there was a late fee if we exceeded the time we were in the room. All the paperwork says is that there's a $250 damage fee. But there was no damage to the hall. I'm not arguing that there should have been no fee for leaving the venue late, I just feel that when the total price for each hour is $150, and we reserved the hall for five hours, that it is exorbitant to charge $250. I requested a reduced fee, especially because our lateness was due to our caterer being so late, which PF Chang's recognized and compensated us for, but I got a solid No. They said the contract stipulates a late fee, but as indicated above, that is not true, it stipulates a damage fee. The director of events at Hidden Creek is lovely to work with. She has always done everything possible to make our experience a good one. And I do not hold her responsible for the stringency of the regulations. I am merely saying that the whole issue of charging so much money for being there 30 minutes extra to clean up, especially when the reason our event went late is because our cater was late, is unconscionable. I recommend selecting a different venue for your event unless you want to jump through numerous hoops only to be dissappointed, frustrated and overcharged in the end.

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.

I love it here and so do the children. We had a birthday party which was super fun and they were…read moresuper accommodating to my family

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

Great coffee, wonderful staff, and inviting atmosphere…read more Bonus there is a gym and salt water spa and pool for the 55+ community small monthly fee and they have classes available daily!!!

epic pool, very good price :3 i like that they make everyone take a break so kids dont get sick in…read morethere and pee :(

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)

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.