8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • April 22, 2015
Polk County Living
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
So long, old friend
WOU Relay For Life
will be Saturday
Western Oregon Univer-
sity will hold a student
Relay For Life from 6 p.m.
Saturday through 8 a.m.
Sunday at the Old Physical
Education Building.
Relay For Life is an event
to celebrate, remember and
fundraise for those who
have cancer or who have
died from the disease.
This shortened version of
the 24-hour event includes
the luminaria ceremony to
remember people who have
died from cancer, honor
people who have fought
cancer and support those
who are still fighting cancer.
Lights are placed inside
bags that are personalized
and are placed around the
Relay track as a remem-
brance to those who have
been affected by cancer.
For more information:
Student Activities Board,
503-838-8558.
Tea, fashion show
at senior center
The Monmouth Senior
Center will host its annual
Victorian Tea with two set-
tings — noon and 2:30 p.m.
— on April 29.
A fashion show will ac-
company the tea service.
Tickets are $8 each.
Space is limited to 40 peo-
ple per seating.
For more information:
503-838-5678.
Art, cheesecake at
Dallas library
The Dallas Public Library
will host an evening of art
and cheesecake at 6 p.m. on
Friday.
Come enjoy art submit-
ted by local teenagers re-
flecting their favorite litera-
ture while listening to live
music provided by Emmaly
and Wyatt Basaraba. Coy’s
Cheesecake will provide the
dessert.
Tickets are $5 and avail-
able at the library, 950 Main
St.
For more information:
503-623-2633.
Dinner celebrating
survivors Saturday
Eola Hills Wine Cellars
will host the second annual
Survivor Dinner and Cele-
bration, sponsored by Relay
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-Observer via fax (503-623-2395) or
email (ionews@polkio.com).
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JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer
Joe Koubek, a member of the Dallas Fire Department, poses for a photo with Southwest
Polk’s Engine 111, which was “retired” on April 15. Actually it was sold to a fire district
in Washington. Dallas and SW Polk are consolidating equipment, including engines,
to save money. Engine 111 is the first of two to be sold to help pay for a new engine.
For Life of Polk County and
Team Perrydale.
The event begins at 5:30
p.m. on May 2 at Eola Hills,
501 S. Pacific Highway 99W,
Rickreall. Dinner and enter-
tainment starts at 6:15.
Survivors of cancer and a
guest will be honored dur-
ing this evening of fun, food
and festivities.
RSVP to Vicki Bailey by
Thursday is requested.
RSVP or more informa-
tion: 503-623-5241 or email
vickibaile@aol.com.
YMCA to host
Healthy Kids Day
The Monmouth-Inde-
pendence YMCA will host
the YMCA’s Healthy Kids
Day on Saturday. The na-
tional initiative is aimed at
improving health and well-
being for kids and families.
The event, which runs
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will
feature various activities,
including games, healthy
eating demonstrations, and
arts and crafts to motivate
and teach families how to
develop a healthy routine at
home.
There is no cost to at-
tend.
For more information:
Natascha Cronin, 503-838-
4042.
Dallas Area
Seniors host jam
Dallas Senior Center will
host its “Spring has Sprung”
music jam Thursday at 6:30
p.m. at the Dallas Senior
Center, 955 SE Jefferson,
Dallas.
Musicians, and music
lovers, regardless of age,
ability or musical style, are
welcome to listen or per-
form. Admission is free,
though donations of snacks
for intermission are appre-
ciated.
For more information:
Michele Griffin-Campione,
503-507-5240, or on Face-
book under “Dallas Area
Seniors.”
RFL Scrap for a
Cure is Sunday
S c ra p f o r a Cu re, a
fundraiser hosted by Team
Hope and Relay For Life, is
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. at The Majestic in Dal-
las. Scrap bookers, card
makers, paper crafters and
those interested in sharing
an afternoon of fun are all
welcome.
The event will include
pizza, snacks, ice cream
floats, raffle prizes, and a
swap table to share extra
items. Vendors taking part
in the event include: Close
to my Heart, The Pampered
C h e f , T h i r t y- O n e a n d
Stampin’ Up!
The cost is $20 per per-
son and goes to the Ameri-
can Cancer Society along
with any other donations.
For more information:
contact Mavel at 503-510-
6275 or email ladysnoopy-
mom@yahoo.com.
Youth bakers’
class teaches how
to make breads
Join Polk County Exten-
sion Service in a Step up to
4-H class about making
yeast breads from 9:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m. on May 2 at the
Extension Office, 289 E. El-
lendale Ave., Suite 301.
Registration is due on
April 29.
Participants will learn
about yeast and gluten and
how it impacts raised bread
products. They will make a
batch of rolls, small loaf of
yeast bread and artisan
bread. This class is not lim-
ited to 4-H members, but
youths must be at least 9
years old. Cost is $10 for 4-
H members; $12 for non-
members.
For more information or
to preregister: Extension
Office, 503-623-8395.
LIBRARY CALENDAR
DALLAS
950 Main St.
503-623-2633
www.ci.dallas.or.us/library
• Thursday, April 23, 11:15 a.m. — Sto-
rytime
• Friday, April 24, 6 p.m. — Art, Music
and Cheesecake
• Tuesday, April 28, 11:15 a.m. — Story-
time
• Tuesday, April 28, 3:30 p.m. — Story-
time
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INDEPENDENCE
175 Monmouth St.
503-838-1811
www.ci.independence.or.us/library
• Wednesday, April 22, 10:30 a.m. —
Family Storytime
• Thursday, April 23, 4:30 p.m. — Chess
Club for Kids (grades 1 and above)
• Tuesday, April 28, 4 p.m. — Family
Movie (“The Penguins of Madagascar”)
• Wednesday, April 29, 10:30 a.m. —
Family Storytime
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MONMOUTH
168 S. Ecols St.
503-751-0182
www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library
• Wednesday, April 22, 3 p.m. — Earth
Day celebration (children’s program)
• Thursday, April 23, 10 a.m. — Little
Builders Club (babies to preschoolers)
• Friday, April 24, 2 p.m. — Teen Movie
and Pizza
• Tuesday, April 28, 10:15 a.m. — Family
Storytime
• Wednesday, April 29, 3:30 p.m. — Dia!
Legends of Mexico (ages 5 to adult)
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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
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, and Sunday April 24 - April 26
LONGEST RIDE (Digital) (PG13)
HOME (Digital 2D) (PG)
INSURGENT (Digital 2D) (PG13)
GET HARD (R)
UNFRIENDED (Digital) (R)
PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2 (Digital) (PG)
FURIOUS 7 (Digital) (PG13)
WOMAN IN GOLD (Digital) (PG13)
DISNEY’S CINDERELLA (Digital) (PG)
AGE OF ADELINE (Digital) (PG13)
(12:50 3:50)
(12:00 4:45)
6:50 9:40*
7:05
(2:25)
(1:15 3:20 5:25)
(12:25 2:45 5:05)
(12:40 3:40)
(11:50 2:20 4:50)
(11:30 2:00 4:35)
(11:45 2:05 4:35)
7:30
7:25
6:40
7:20
7:10
7:15
9:35*
9:25*
9:30*
9:30*
9:45*
9:40*
9:35*
*NOT SHOWING SUNDAY APRIL 26
Monday - Wednesday April 27 - April 29
LONGEST RIDE (Digital) (PG13)
HOME (Digital 2D) (PG)
INSURGENT (Digital 2D) (PG13)
GET HARD (R)
UNFRIENDED (Digital) (R)
PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2 (Digital) (PG)
FURIOUS 7 (Digital) (PG13)
WOMAN IN GOLD (Digital) (PG13)
DISNEY’S CINDERELLA (Digital) (PG)
AGE OF ADELINE (Digital) (PG13)
(12:50 3:50)
(4:45)
6:50
7:05
(2:25)
(1:15 3:20 5:25)
(2:45 5:05)
(12:40 3:40)
(2:20 4:50)
(2:00 4:35)
(2:05 4:35)
7:30
7:25
6:40
7:20
7:10
7:15
Thursday April 30
LONGEST RIDE (Digital) (PG13)
(12:50 3:50)
HOME (Digital 2D) (PG)
(4:45)
GET HARD (R)
(2:25)
AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (2D) (PG13)
AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (NEC Dolby 3D) (PG13)
AVENGERS DOUBLE FEATURE (NEC Dolby 3D) (PG13) (4:15)
PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2 (Digital) (PG)
(2:45 5:05)
AGE OF ADELINE (Digital) (PG13)
(2:05 4:35)
UNFRIENDED (Digital) (R)
(1:15 3:20 5:25)
DISNEY’S CINDERELLA (Digital) (PG)
(2:00 4:35)
FURIOUS 7 (Digital) (PG13)
(12:40 3:40)
6:50 9:40
7:00 10:05
7:15 10:20
7:30 9:25
7:10 9:40
6:40 9:30
The Itemizer-Observer Your community news source
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
Monmouth St., Independence. Meeting is a Public Service Com-
munity Gathering.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 23
• James2 Community Kitchen Meal — 4:30 to 6 p.m., Dallas
United Methodist Church, 565 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas. Free;
everyone welcome. 503-623-2481.
• Friends and Neighbors for a Safe and Prosperous Com-
munity — PAC — 7 p.m., Pressed, 788 Main St., Dallas. Meeting
is the final Public Service Community Gatherings scheduled.
• Biannual Community Health Fair — 5 to 7 p.m., Talmadge
Middle School Gym, 51 S. 16th St., Independence. View health-
related exhibits and receive free basic tests. Community wel-
come. Free. 503-606-2462.
• Dallas Senior Center Music Jam — 6:30 p.m., Dallas Senior
Center, 955 Southeast Jefferson St., Dallas. All area musicians
and music lovers, regardless of age, ability or musical style, are
welcome. Free. 503-507-5240.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 24
• 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.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 25
• 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.
• The Original Independence Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to
2 p.m., Umpqua Bank parking lot, 302 S. Main St., Independ-
ence. 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.
• YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monmouth-
Independence YMCA, 301 S. Main St., Independence. 503-838-
4042.
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MONDAY, APRIL 27
• 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., Independence. Local orchestra for beginning through inter-
mediate musicians. Meets every Monday. Players of all levels
welcome. $25 monthly fee to cover expenses. 503-838-4884.
• Dallas Chamber of Commerce luncheon — 11:30 a.m. to
1 p.m., Dallas Civic Center, 945 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. “Visual
Content for Web and Social Media,” presented by Marlin
Brownell of Foremost Marketing & Media. $10. 503-623-2564.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 28
• 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.
• Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce PEP
talks – Noon to 1:30 p.m., Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols
St. S., Monmouth. “Fundraising for Nonprofits,” with Phil Mc-
Corkle, Center for Community Innovation. $15 for chamber
members; $20 for nonmembers. Register at www.micc-or.org.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
• 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.
• Yoga in the Hopyard — 6 p.m., Rogue Farms Micro Hopy-
ard, 3590 Wigrich Road, Independence. Offered on the last
Wednesday of every month. Free; bring your own yoga mat.
503-838-9813.
• Polk Pedalers Bicycle Club Ride — 8 a.m., Courtyard Cof-
fee House, 156 SE Mill St., Dallas. Road Cleanup Day. Round-trip
ride from Dallas to Independence (25 miles, easy). All are wel-
come, but children must have an adult; bring helmet. Free. 503-
623-6533.