8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 28, 2015
Polk County Living
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
Book sale slated
at Falls City library
Ready to Hit the Links
Wagner Community Li-
brary will hold a book sale
fundraiser Saturday from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. in the back
room of the library, 111 N.
Main St., Falls City.
A variety of books will be
available, including nonfic-
tion sets, hard-to-locate col-
lector items, popular fiction
and plenty of bargains.
The library needs to con-
tinue fundraising to help pay
for library operations since
the money granted from the
Wagner Trust Fund will last
only a few years.
For more information:
Wagner Community Library,
503-787-3521, ext. 319; Mary
Hake, library advisory board
chairwoman, 503-787-4006.
Gospel bluegrass
group to perform
The Bethel Mountain
Band will perform an hour of
family friendly, encouraging
music Sunday beginning at 6
p.m. at Evangelical Bible
Church, 1175 SE Howe St.,
Dallas.
The group will play their
gospel bluegrass harmonies
during the performance.
The event is free and open
to anyone.
For more information:
Tyler Ferguson, 503-881-
3997; email to tylerfergu-
son@corban.edu.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
EMILY MENTZER/Itemizer-Observer
Jace Jones puts his clubs away after practicing his swing, getting warmed up for a
game, on Cross Creek Golf Club’s driving range. He was one of many who took ad-
vantage of a sunny break in a string of foggy days to hit the links on Saturday. A
steady stream of golfers made the rounds on the 18-hole course in Dallas.
Fundraiser to help
teen program set
A fundraiser to benefit the
Dallas Library Teen Advisory
Board will take place Mon-
day at 4 p.m. at the library,
950 Main St., Dallas.
The “Tape Mark to the
Wall” event involves selling
lengths of duct tape to tape
Dallas Library Manager Mark
Greenhalgh-Johnson to a
wall. Cost is $2 for one length
of duct tape, three lengths for
$5, or 10 lengths for $10.
Proceeds will help pay for
movie licensing fees for li-
brary movie events.
For more information:
Dallas Public Library, 503-
623-2633.
Have an Event?
Deadline for submis-
sions for the Community
Notebook and Communi-
ty Calendar is Friday at
noon for the following
Wednesday newspaper.
Submit information via
email to ionews@polkio.com.
LIBRARY CALENDAR
DALLAS
950 Main St.
503-623-2633
www.ci.dallas.or.us/library
• Wednesday, Jan. 28, 4 p.m. — Read to
the Dog
• Thursday, Jan. 29, 11:15 a.m. — Story-
time
• Monday, Feb. 2, 4 p.m. — “Tape Mark
to the Wall” fundraiser
• Tuesday, Feb. 3, 11:15 a.m. — Story-
time
• Tuesday, Feb. 3, 3:30 p.m. — Storytime
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INDEPENDENCE
175 Monmouth St.
503-838-1811
www.ci.independence.or.us/library
• Wednesday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m. — Fam-
ily Storytime
• Thursday, Jan. 29, 4:30 p.m. — Chess
Club for Kids (grades 1 and above)
• Tuesday, Feb. 3, 4 p.m. — Winter Fun
Club
• Wednesday, Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m. — Fami-
ly Storytime
• Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1 p.m. — Scrabble
with Betty
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MONMOUTH
168 S. Ecols St.
503-751-0182
www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library
• Thursday, Jan. 29, 10:15 a.m. — Little
Builders Club (babies to preschoolers)
• Tuesday, Feb. 3, 10:15 a.m. — Family
Storytime
• Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m. — Builders
Club (children program)
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WAGNER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
111 N. Main St., Falls City
503-787-3521, ext. 319
www.wagner.plinkit.org
• Saturday, Jan. 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. —
Book sale fundraiser
• 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.
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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.
THURSDAY, JAN. 29
• “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.
FRIDAY, JAN. 30
• Altered Attitudes Alcoholics Anonymous — Noon, Dallas
United Methodist Church, 565 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas. 503-
399-0599.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive — 1 to 6 p.m., Faith
Evangelical Free Church, 2290 E. Ellendale Ave., Dallas. Dona-
tion appointments recommended. 1-800-733-2767.
• 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.
SUNDAY, FEB. 1
• Polk Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polk County Fair-
grounds, 520 S. Pacific Highway (99W), Rickreall. Admission: $1;
children 12 and under, free. Early admission from 6 to 9 a.m. is
$5. 503-428-8224.
• 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, FEB. 2
• Central Lions Club — Noon, Independence Elks Lodge 1950
Dining Room, 289 S. Main St., Independence. 503-606-2150.
• Dallas High School Booster Club — 7 p.m., Dallas High School
library, 1250 SE Holman Ave., Dallas. dhsboosters2010@gmail.com.
Did the Stork visit you
in 2014?
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BABIES OF 2014 in Full Color!
Showcase your little one with his or her
photo, birthdate and names of proud
parents. Only babies born in 2014 are
candidates for BABIES OF 2014. All ba-
bies submitted will appear in a special full color section of
the Itemizer Observer on February 25, 2015. Please mail or
drop off the following form, a photo and $25.00 to our of-
fice by February 19th prior to 2:00 p.m. (The photo may be
picked up after publication). If you have any questions,
please call Dawn at 503-623-2373.
All babies will be entered into a drawing for
FREE PRIZES from area merchants!
CLIP THIS FORM
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TUESDAY, FEB. 3
• American Red Cross Blood Drive — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., West-
ern Oregon University, Werner University Center, 345 N. Mon-
mouth Ave., Monmouth. Donation appointments recommended.
1-800-733-2767.
• 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, FEB. 4
• Helping Hands Emergency Food Bank — 10 a.m. to noon,
Monmouth Christian Church, 959 Church St. W., Monmouth. For
eligible community members. 541-404-6517.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive — 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
Western Oregon University, Werner University Center, 345 N.
Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. Donation appointments recom-
mended. 1-800-733-2767.
• Scrabble with Betty — 1 p.m., Independence Public Li-
brary, 175 Monmouth St., Independence. Scrabble games first
Wednesday of every month. Free; refreshments and prizes avail-
able. 503-551-7687 or 503-838-1811.
• 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.
• Yarning for Others — 3 to 5 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal
Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Knitters and crocheters
gather to make clothing and accessories for those in need on
the first Wednesday of every month. 503-689-7222.
2015 Relay for Life
of Polk County
Polk County Relay Sponsors
Determined to Win the Fight
Relay For Life of Polk County 2015 is getting ready
to “Finish the Fight” against cancer, and we would
like to recognize the following businesses and health
care professionals who have made an early commit-
ment to win this fight. Their support of local fund-rais-
ing efforts for cancer research, prevention education, and
patient services shows dedication to the health of families,
friends, and neighbors right here in Polk County:
Sponsors for Relay For Life of Polk County 2015:
• West Valley Hospital
• West Valley Physicians & Surgeons Clinic/Dr. John Hadley
• West Valley Surgical Specialty Clinic/Dr. Alison Smith
• Monmouth Medical Center/Dr. Charles Essex
• Dallas School District
• Dallas Aquatic Center
The deadline for submitting
• Les Schwab Tire Centers of
a sponsorship is April 15.
Dallas, West Salem, & Independence Make this the year your com-
• Royal Flush
pany or organization helps
• Polk County Fairgrounds and
to “Finish the Fight”!
Event Center
If you or someone you know
• James W. Fowler Co.
is interested in
• Van Well Building Supply
sponsorship, contact
• Limeberry
Lyla Bruce at 503-508-9277
• Central Lions Club
or visit our website at
• Polk County Itemizer-Observer
www.relayforlife.org/polk-
• Republic Services
countyor
• The Majestic
Relay For Life 2015 will take place
May 30-31, at LaCreole Middle School in Dallas