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8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 21, 2015 Polk County Living COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Seminar on fraud scheduled Monday Skatepark Sunshine Monmouth Senior Center is hosting a presentation on fraud and how to avoid being the victim of fraud Monday at 2 p.m. Ellen Klem, director of consumer outreach and ed- ucation for the Oregon De- partment of Justice, will be the featured speaker. She will address how to deal with fraud, what is happen- ing in our area, what to do if you are having problems, what to do about mail fraud, and more. The Monmouth Senior Center is located at 180 S. Warren St. For more information: Monmouth Senior Center, 503-838-5678. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Writing a memoir workshop planned A 1½-hour workshop for people of any age who have considered writing a memoir will be held Jan. 31 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St. Hosted by the Ash Creek Arts Center and Monmouth Senior Center, “Get Your Memoir Started” is designed to offer help in getting your project started. Tips on writ- ing styles, jump-starting the memory process, use of sense impressions and more will be offered. The workshop is taught by writer Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson. Cost is $35, $31.50 for ACAC members or residents of Monmouth. Registration is required by Friday. To register or for more in- EMILY MENTZER/Itemizer-Observer Daniel Jones, 22, of Monmouth takes advantage of a break in the string of rainy days on Friday to get in some skateboarding at the Monmouth Skatepark. Jones said he was glad to have the day free to take advantage of the sunny, dry day. He has been skateboarding since he was 8, and said the sport gets easier as he’s gotten older. Monmouth’s park provides a versatile and ridable venue for skateboarders. formation: Monmouth Sen- ior Center, 503-838-5678; www.ashcreekarts.org. Missionaries will speak at service A presentation on their upcoming Evangelical Mis- sions assignment to Mon- rovia, Liberia, Africa, will be given by the Elliott family Sunday during the morning service at 10 a.m. at Dallas Evangelical Church. The Elliotts — Gordon, Niki and son, Mark — are members of Dallas Evangeli- cal Church and have been serving in Bolivia, South America, for 30 years. The El- liotts will be working with the Christian community in Monrovia, where civil war and the recent Ebola out- break has threatened the stability of Liberian society. Cash donations for the El- liott’s mission work, includ- ing household medical sup- plies, can be dropped off at Dallas Evangelical Church, 783 SW Church St., Dallas. For more information: 503-930-8082; email to dp- wright@q.com. Have an Event? Contributions are wel- come to the Community Notebook and Communi- ty Calendar listings. Dead- line for submissions each week is Friday at noon for the following Wednesday newspaper. Submit your informa- tion via email (ionews@polkio.com), fax (503-623-2395) or in per- son at the Itemizer-Observ- er office at 147 SE Court St. in downtown Dallas. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, Jan. 22, 11:15 a.m. — Story- time • Thursday, Jan. 22, 3:45 p.m. — Teen Advisory Board meeting • Friday, Jan. 23, 5:30 p.m. — Teen Movie Night (grades 7-12) • Tuesday, Jan. 27, 11:15 a.m. — Story- time • Tuesday, Jan. 27, 3:30 p.m. — Story- time • Wednesday, Jan. 28, 4 p.m. — Read to the Dog — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m. — Fam- ily Storytime • Thursday, Jan. 22, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club for Kids (grades 1 and above) • Friday, Jan. 23, 4:30 p.m. — Teen Cook- ing Club (“It’s Italian!”) (for grades 6 and up) • Tuesday, Jan. 27, 4 p.m. — Winter Fun Club (snowman crafts for kids of all ages) • Wednesday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m. — Fam- ily Storytime MARK YOUR CALENDAR Saturday, March 7 10AM to 10PM Polk County Fairgrounds & Event Center • Live Music & Dance • Performing Arts • Ethnic Food • Kid Area • Acoustic Music Jamming Area • Rogue Farms Beer & Airlie Wine Garden Information & full details: www.polkcountyfolklife.com Recycle for a better future Matinees are all shows before 6pm. New pricing for matinees are: Adult $7.25 Children $6.75 • Senior $7.00 Pricing does not reflect 3D showings. Friday & Saturday Jan 23 & 24 TAKEN 3 (Digital) (PG13) (11:35 1:55) 7:00 BLACKHAT (Digital) (R) (4:15) 9:20 MORTDECAI (Digital) (R) (11:50 2:20 4:50) 7:15 9:30 PADDINGTON (Digital) (PG) (1:05 3:10 5:25) 7:35 9:35 Disney’s STRANGE MAGIC (Digital) (PG) (11:40 2:05 4:25) 6:50 9:00 AMERICAN SNIPER (Digital) (R) (12:45 3:45) 6:45 9:35 BOY NEXT DOOR (Digital) (R) (1:00 3:05 5:20) 7:45 9:45 INTO THE WOODS (Digital) (PG) (11:25 2:00) SELMA (Digital) (PG13) 7:10 THEORY OF EVERYTHING (Digital) (PG13) (4:35) 9:50 WEDDING RINGER (Digital) (R) (12:25 2:50 5:15) 7:40 10:05 Sunday January 25 TAKEN 3 (Digital) (PG13) (11:35 1:55) 7:00 BLACKHAT (Digital) (R) (4:15) MORTDECAI (Digital) (R) (11:50 2:20 4:50) 7:15 PADDINGTON (Digital) (PG) (1:05 3:10 5:25) 7:35 Disney’s STRANGE MAGIC (Digital) (PG) (11:40 2:05 4:25) 6:50 AMERICAN SNIPER (Digital) (R) (12:45 3:45) 6:45 BOY NEXT DOOR (Digital) (R) (1:00 3:05 5:20) 7:45 INTO THE WOODS (Digital) (PG) (11:25 2:00) SELMA (Digital) (PG13) 7:10 THEORY OF EVERYTHING (Digital) (PG13) (4:35) WEDDING RINGER (Digital) (R) (12:25 2:50 5:15) 7:40 Monday through Thursday Jan 26 - Jan 29 TAKEN 3 (Digital) (PG13) (1:55) 7:00 BLACKHAT (Digital) (R) (4:15) MORTDECAI (Digital) (R) (11:50 2:20 4:50) 7:15 PADDINGTON (Digital) (PG) (1:05 3:10 5:25) 7:35 Disney’s STRANGE MAGIC (Digital) (PG) (2:05 4:25) 6:50 AMERICAN SNIPER (Digital) (R) (12:45 3:45) 6:45 BOY NEXT DOOR (Digital) (R) (1:00 3:05 5:20) 7:45 INTO THE WOODS (Digital) (PG) (2:00) SELMA (Digital) (PG13) 7:10 THEORY OF EVERYTHING (Digital) (PG13) (4:35) WEDDING RINGER (Digital) (R) (2:50 5:15) 7:40 — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Thursday, Jan. 22, 10:15 a.m. — Little Builders Club (babies to preschoolers) • Tuesday, Jan. 27, 10:15 a.m. — Family Storytime — WAGNER COMMUNITY LIBRARY 111 N. Main St., Falls City 503-787-3521, ext. 319 www.wagner.plinkit.org • Contact library for upcoming special events and programs To submit your items to the Community Calendar, email the Itemizer-Observer newsroom at ionews@polkio.com, send via fax to 503-623-2395, or deliver them in person to 147 SE Court St., Dallas. All events should be submitted two weeks in advance of the date of the event. — WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21 • Helping Hands Emergency Food Bank — 10 a.m. to noon, Monmouth Christian Church, 959 Church St. W., Monmouth. For eligible community members; available every Wednesday. 541- 404-6517. • Willamette Valley Food Assistance Program Food Bank — 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., 888 Monmouth Cutoff Road, Building E, Dallas. Weekly distribution for eligible community members. 503-831-5634. • “Rocky Horror Picture Show” — 6 p.m., Western Oregon University, Werner University Center, Pacific Room, 345 N. Mon- mouth Ave., Monmouth. Cult classic musical comedy movie. Free; open to the public. 503-838-8555. • Bingo at the Farm — 6:30 p.m., Rogue Farms Hopyard, 3590 Wigrich Road, Independence. All ages welcome. Free; food and beverages available for purchase. 503-838-9813. THURSDAY, JAN. 22 • “Mom and Me” Breastfeeding Support Group — 1 to 2:30 p.m., West Valley Hospital (Quiet Room, entrance through Emergency Department on Clay Street), 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. Free. 503-623-7323. • James2 Community Kitchen Meal — 4:30 to 6 p.m., Dallas United Methodist Church, 565 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas. Free; everyone welcome. 503-623-8429. • Dallas Area Seniors Music Jam — 6:30 p.m., Dallas Senior Center, 955 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. Theme: Music of Elvis Presley. All area musicians, singers and listeners of any age or ability wel- come. Free; bring a snack to share at intermission. 503-507-5240. • Alice Peacock with Dirk Freymuth — 7:30 p.m., Smith Music Hall, Room 121, Western Oregon University, 345 N. Mon- mouth Ave., Monmouth. Nashville singer/songwriter performs with WOU professor of music production. Admission: General, $8; students and seniors, $5; WOU students, free with ID. 503- 838-8275. FRIDAY, JAN. 23 • American Red Cross Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Part- nerships in Community Living Inc., 480 E. Main St., Monmouth. Donation appointments recommended. 1-800-733-2767. • Altered Attitudes Alcoholics Anonymous — Noon, Dallas United Methodist Church, 565 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas. 503- 399-0599. • Arc of Polk County Dance and Karaoke Night — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Academy Building, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. For adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Admis- sion: $3 (staffers and providers admitted free). Snacks available for purchase. 503-949-5552. • Guthrie Park Acoustic Music Jam Session — 7 to 10 p.m., Guthrie Park Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway, Dallas. Free (donations accepted). 503-623-0809. SATURDAY, JAN. 24 • Polk Community Free Clinic — 7 to 11 a.m., Trinity Luther- an Church, 320 SE Fir Villa Road, Dallas. Free medical and men- tal health care for uninsured and underinsured. Held on the first and fourth Saturday of the month. 503-990-8772. • American Red Cross Blood Drive — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Burgerville, 615 E. Main St., Monmouth. Donation appoint- ments recommended. 1-800-733-2767. • Polk County Livestock Association — 5:30 p.m., Polk County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 520 S. Pacific Highway (99W), Rickreall. Annual meeting and dinner. Guest speaker: Doug Hoffman, CEO of Wilco Farm Co-Op, who will discuss his work with farmers in rural villages in Kenya and other countries. Dinner cost: $10; RSVP requested. 503-507-9017. SUNDAY, JAN. 25 • From the Heart Community Sing — 1:30 to 3 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Free singing lessons; all ages are welcome. 503-559-5205. MONDAY, JAN. 26 • American Red Cross Blood Drive — 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Chemeketa Community College Dallas Campus, 1340 SE Holman Ave., Dallas. Donation appointments recommended. 1- 800-733-2767. • Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon — 11:30 a.m., Dallas Civic Center, 945 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. Cost: $12. 503-623-2564. • Central Lions Club — Noon, Independence Elks Lodge 1950 Dining Room, 289 S. Main St., Independence. 503-606-2150. TUESDAY, JAN. 27 • James2 Community Kitchen Meal — 4:30 to 6 p.m., St. Philip Catholic Church, 825 SW Mill St., Dallas. Free; everyone welcome. 503-623-8429. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 • Polk Community Connect — 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Valley Life Center, 1795 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. Outreach event de- signed to assist those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. 503-569-9364. • Helping Hands Emergency Food Bank — 10 a.m. to noon, Monmouth Christian Church, 959 Church St. W., Monmouth. For eligible community members; available every Wednesday. 541- 404-6517. • Cyber-Stalking: Focus on Technology Workshop — Noon, Western Oregon University, Werner University Center, Willamette Room, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. A pres- entation on stalking behaviors, bystander intervention and re- sources available. Free; open to the public. 503-838-8219. • Willamette Valley Food Assistance Program Food Bank — 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., 888 Monmouth Cutoff Road, Building E, Dallas. Weekly distribution for eligible community members. 503-831-5634. • Yoga in the Hopyard — 6 p.m., Rogue Farms Micro Hop- yard, 3590 Wigrich Road, Independence. Offered on the last Wednesday of every month. Free; bring your own yoga mat. 503-838-9813.