GRAND OPENING OF THE LRCC

The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the Lost River Community Center on Sunday, Jan. 19. A dessert reception will be at 4 p.m. at the LRCC, 23330 Highway 50. The community center is located on the campus of Lost River Junior/Senior High School just north of the track.

Guests will have an opportunity to win door prizes, explore the building, and learn how to use the facility. The community center is a project of the Lost River Booster Club and community members.

The LRCC features a fitness center, a technology room, a full-size gymnasium, meeting spaces, a kitchen, and more. During the school day the building functions as an extension of the high school, offering space for robotics and elective classes such as music and art. After school hours, and when school is not in session, the building will serve the community.

Construction kicked off in summer of 2023 after the Lost River Boosters Club fund-raising campaign raised more than $2.8 million, enough to proceed with construction on the new center. Total project cost, which includes furnishings and equipment, was estimated at $3.5 million. Funds raised include private donations, grants, and $800,000 in federal ESSER funds from the Klamath County School District. The multi-purpose building will be owned and maintained by the school district to ensure sustainability.