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8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • April 15, 2015 Polk County News COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Annual pow wow at WOU on Saturday Market Saturday Western Oregon Universi- ty’s Multicultural Student Union will host the 22nd an- nual Pow Wow from noon to midnight on Saturday in the Pacific Room, Werner Uni- versity Center. The pow wow includes vendors, dancers, drum- mers and fry bread, as well as a dance competition and dinner. The competition is open to tiny tots, teens, men and women in categories of fancy dancing, traditional dancing, grass dancing and jingle dancing. For more information: www.edu/msu, or 503-838- 8403. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Community Calendar is a listing of upcoming events taking place in Polk County that are open to the public. To submit an event for calendar consideration, please send it at least two weeks before the actual event date to the Itemizer-Ob- server via fax (503-623-2395) or email (ionews@polkio.com). Gentle House to host bridal show Historic Gentle House event center, garden and museum will host its third annual bridal show from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The event is free; and the first 10 brides will receive $100 off a Gentle House booking. Wedding profes- sionals will be on hand to answer questions. Gentle House is on the campus of Western Oregon University, 855 N. Mon- mouth Ave., in Monmouth. River Gallery to celebrate artists The River Gallery in Inde- pendence will host a cele- bration of the gallery’s asso- ciate artists from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. During the month of April, exhibits will be on dis- play from 14 associate artists, along with Christine Hannegan, who is known for bird portraits. For more information: www.rivergalleryart.com. 4-H class to create art from trash Who says that old lamp is destined for the landfill? Come to Polk County 4-H’s “Step up to 4-H” class to learn to make a garden fountain out of a repur- posed lamp, planter, pump and vinyl record. The class is open to youths aged 9 and older from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The workshop will be at the Extension Office, 289 E. Ellendale Ave., Suite 301 in Dallas. Preregistration is re- q u i r e d b y We d n e s d a y (today). Cost is $20 for 4-H mem- bers; $25 for nonmembers. All materials are provided. To register: 503-623-8395. Cancer survivor dinner set May 2 American Cancer Society Relay for Life second annual Survivor Dinner and Cele- bration is May 2. The cele- bration is hosted by Eola Hills Wine Cellars and spon- sored by Relay for Life of Polk County and Team Per- rydale. Every survivor and guest, will be guests of honor at this dinner and will cele- brate with an evening of food, fun and festivities. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a meet-and-mingle JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer Peggy Smith, left, and Ruthie Ayre talk with Bermudez Family Farms owner Malinda Bermudez Saturday during the second week of the Independence Riverview Market. time with dinner and enter- tainment starting at 6:15 p.m. For planning purposes, please RSVP your name and the name of one guest by April 23 to Vicki Bailey at 503-623-5241 or vick- ibaile@aol.com. There will also be an op- portunity to register for Relay for Life, which is May 30-31 at LaCreole Middle School in Dallas, www.relay- forlife.org/polkcountyor. Eola Hills Wine Cellars is located at 501 S. Pacific Highway 99W, Rickreall. Youth learn to preserve fruits Youths aged 9 and older may join Polk County 4-H and learn about preserving fruits using a water bath canner. The “Step up to 4-H” class is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 25. Preregistration is required by April 22. Participants will learn to can fruit, fruit pie filling, jam preserves and ice cream topping. Tastings will be available. Fruit and jars are being accepted for dona- tion. Cost is $20 for 4-H mem- bers; $25 for nonmembers. To register: 503-623-8395. Dallas Mat Club begins fundraiser The Dallas Mat Club is selling Al’s Nursery hanging flower baskets for its annual fundraiser. Through the end of April, 10-inch baskets will be sold for $20 and 12-inch baskets for $30. All proceeds support youth and middle school wrestling programs in Dal- las. Baskets will be delivered in time for Mother’s Day. For more information: kerriann@live.com or con- tact a Dallas Mat Club or a LaCreole Middle School wrestler. Dinner and auction benefits Polk RFL American Cancer Society Polk County Relay for Life spaghetti feed and auction is Friday. The event begins at 5 p.m. with the meal, silent auction and live music fol- lowed at 7 p.m. by the “out- cry auction.” The event, organized by Polk County Relay for Life teams, has all proceeds going to the American Can- cer Society. Suggested dona- tion for each dinner is $5, with a maximum of $20 for immediate family. The event will be at Christ’s Church Methodist and Presbyterian United at 412 W. Clay St., in Monmouth. Tickets and information are available by contacting: Christ’s Church office 503- 838-1724; Denvy Saxowsky at 541-223-4562, sax- owsky@gmail.com; Kay Graven at 503-623-5495, gkr@q.com; or Tami Bookey- Kuhlmann at 2015relayfor- lifepc@gmail.com. Swim celebrates cancer survivors American Cancer Society Polk County Relay for Life is hosting a swim event and “Celebration” sponsored by the Dallas Aquatic Center on Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is free for all caregivers, cancer survivors, and those currently in treat- ment and their families. The afternoon happen- ings include swimming, snacks, bingo and prizes. For more information contact: Tammy or Jennifer at 2015relayforlifepc @gmail.com. Explore spring through open house The Polk County Histori- cal Society will host the Cherry Blossom Drive Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Har- rison and Emily Brunk farm- stead. The Auto Club of Salem promotes this opportunity as a chance to show their cars, explore spring around the area and play a poker hand at each stop. Brunk House has one of its open house events to show this 1861 classic re- vival home with much of the original furniture. Master Gardeners will be on hand to demonstrate lasagna gardening and to answer questions. The house is at 5705 Salem-Dal- las Highway (22W). For more information: Jo Ann King, 503-838-6603. Tea for two at Trinity Lutheran Children aged 3 to fifth grade may help prepare a tea party for their families from 2 to 5 p.m. on April 25. The tea party will be held at 4 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 320 Fir Villa Road, Dallas. Children will prepare the tea party by making crafts, learning a song and decorat- ing cupcakes. Children must be potty trained. Space is limited. To register and for more information: 503-623-2233. Music, food and wine on Friday The Martin Gerschwitz S h ow w i l l p e r f o r m a t Redgate Vineyard from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Lead vocalist and key- board player for Iron Butter- fly will play and tell stories of his world tours with Eric Burdon and the Animals, Vanilla Fudge, Meatloaf and Iron Butterfly. Food will be available from the food cart of Michael Sullivan, chef de cuisine. All food designed to pair with Redgate wines. Admission is $10 cover charge for this event. For more information: redgat- evineyard.com. Calvary Chapel to present ‘The Truth Project’ series Calvary Chapel, 628 Jef- ferson St., Dallas will pres- ent The Truth Project by Focus on the Family starting Sunday and running through July 5. The Truth Project is a 12- week series led by Don and Charlotte Coper with pre- sentations on Sundays 6 to 7:30 p.m. The series is designed to “help you understand and share your faith as never be- fore.” For more information: 503 689 4945. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Wednesday, April 15, 4:30 p.m. — Teen Book Club • Thursday, April 16, 11:15 a.m. — Story- time • Friday, April 17, 5:30 p.m. — Teen Movie Night. • Tuesday, April 21, 11:15 a.m. — Story- time • Tuesday, April 21, 3:30 p.m. — Story- time — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, April 15, 10:30 a.m. — Family Storytime • Thursday, April 16, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club for Kids (grades 1 and above) • Wednesday, April 22, 10:30 a.m. — Family Storytime — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. 503-751-0182 Itemizer-Observer www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Thursday, April 16, 10 a.m. — Little Builders Club (babies to preschoolers) • Tuesday, April 21, 10:15 a.m. — Family Storytime • Wednesday, April 22, 3 p.m. — Earth Day celebration (children’s program) — 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 Visit our website, www.polkio.com for local news, sports and community events. — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 • 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. • Day-2-Day Diabetes Support Group — 3 to 4 p.m., West Valley Hospital (main conference room inside main entrance), 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. 503-623-7323. • 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, APRIL 16 • Dallas Lions Club — 11:30 a.m., Hong Kong Restaurant, 325 Main St., Dallas. Everyone welcome. 503-931-9860. • American Legion Women’s Auxiliary — 7 p.m., Academy Building, room 108, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. 503-420-4021. • 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. • Radio Operators Association of Dallas (ROADS) — 7 p.m., Polk County Courthouse (Jefferson Street entrance), 850 Main St., Dallas. Organization for amateur radio operators; public wel- come. 503-881-5836. • Dallas Wingdingers RC Flying Club — 7 p.m., Whitworth El- ementary School library, 1151 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. 503-623- 7288. • Friends and Neighbors for a Safe and Prosperous Com- munity – PAC — 7 p.m., Falls City Fire Hall, 320 N. Main St., Falls City. Meeting is the second of four Public Service Community Gatherings scheduled. • Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce After Hours Mixer — 5:30-7 p.m., Rogue Farms Hopyard conference center, 3590 Wigrich Road, Independence. Preregister for compli- mentary beverage for this networking opportunity. www.micc- or.org. — FRIDAY, APRIL 17 • Altered Attitudes Alcoholics Anonymous — Noon, Dallas United Methodist Church, 565 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas. 503-399- 0599. • Guthrie Park Acoustic Music Jam Session — 7 to 10 p.m., Guthrie Park Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway, Dal- las. Free (donations accepted). 503-623-0809. — SATURDAY, APRIL 18 • The Original Independence Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Umpqua Bank parking lot, 302 S. Main St., Independence. 503-881-9950. • Independence Riverview Market — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. 503- 910-8193. • Guthrie Park Gospel Music Jam — 7 to 10 p.m., Guthrie Park Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway, Dallas. Free (donations accepted). 503-623-0809. — SUNDAY, APRIL 19 • Dallas Wingdingers RC Flying Club Indoor Fly — 1 to 3 p.m., Whitworth Elementary School gym, 1151 SE Miller Ave., Dal- las. 503-623-7288. • Dallas Calvary Chapel “The Truth Project” — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel, 628 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. 503-689-4945. — MONDAY, APRIL 20 • Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon — 11:30 a.m., The Majestic, 962 SE Main 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. • Willamette Valley New Horizons Orchestra — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Central High School (music room), 1530 Monmouth St., In- dependence. Local orchestra for beginning through intermediate musicians. Meets every Monday. Players of all levels welcome. $25 monthly fee to cover expenses. 503-838-4884. — TUESDAY, APRIL 21 • James2 Community Kitchen Meal — 4:30 to 6 p.m., St. Philip Catholic Church, 825 SW Mill St., Dallas. Free; everyone wel- come. 503-623-8429. • Polk County Coin Club — 7 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. 503-362-9123. • Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce China trip info session — 6-7:30 p.m., Independence Public Library, 175 Monmouth St., Independence. In partnership with other mid-Willamette Valley chambers and Citslinc, learn about a 10- day trip to China in October 2015. www.micc-or.org. — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 • 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. • Friends and Neighbors for a Safe and Prosperous Com- munity – PAC — 7 p.m., Independence Public Library, 175 Mon- mouth St., Independence. Meeting is the third of four Public Service Community Gatherings scheduled.