MARCH 2026
AT THE MID-WILLAMETTE FAMILY YMCA
Y STORIES: MATT CHAVARRIA
IN THIS ISSUE
Each month, an estimated 1,500+ people utilize the MidWillamette Family YMCA’s seven acres of turf fields. Yet, before 2020, the land looked very different. Commercial and industrial buildings occupied the site, including the Oberto Sausage Company storefront and its adjacent factory. Transforming the land from an industrial space to a community sports complex took vision, persistence, and, ultimately, an unexpected demolition crew.
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YMCA CEO Chris Reese was instrumental in developing the fields. Yet, Reese notes that the project would not have been possible without help from community members and local companies, including Matt Chavarria of Chavarria Construction, whose name now marks the YMCA’s north turf field: Chavarria Field.
Community Partner Highlight Page 5-7 Jr. NBA Youth Basketball & Jaguars Spring Break Camp Page 8 Tots Soccer & Spring Youth Rec Soccer Page 9 OVF Spring Break Camp & Spring Break Flag Football Camp Page 10 Middle School Dance & YMCA Spring Break Camp Page 11 Mid-Valley Little League & Lifeguard Certification Page 12
NFL Flag Football & OverFlow Performance Page 13 CrossFit Mid Valley & Elite Boxing Page 14 After School Programs & YMCA Preschools Page 15 Fitness & Pool Schedules Page 16
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