8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • May 6, 2015
Polk County Living
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
Pink House sales
to benefit Relay
May the Fourth Be With You
An American Cancer So-
ciety Relay for Life of Polk
County event on May 13 at
The Pink House in Inde-
pendence, across the street
from the Independence Cin-
ema, will benefit “The Be-
lievers” Relay team.
Proceeds from purchase
of breakfast, lunch or dinner
will go toward Relay for Life.
For more information:
Believers team captain
Susan Borris, 503-623-3641.
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).
Artists reception
celebrates Neal
Ash Creek Arts Center will
host an artist reception from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednes-
day (today) at its gallery at
MaMere’s Bed and Break-
fast, 212 Knox St., Mon-
mouth.
The reception is part of
the exhibit, “Prospective,” by
Alicia Neal, a Monmouth
artist studying at Western
Oregon University. Neal will
be present to discuss her
work.
The art display conveys
the beauty Neal sees con-
nected to the human experi-
ence through the use of ce-
ramic sculpture and print
making.
The exhibit runs through
May 15 and may be viewed
by appointment by emailing
ashcreekarts@gmail.com.
Garage sale
benefits center
Many items at the Mon-
mouth Senior Center’s an-
nual Trash or Treasure sale
were leftover.
Bruce and June Gordon
will host a garage sale with
what was left from 7 a.m. to
5 p.m. on Saturday at their
home, 813 Knox St. N., Mon-
mouth.
All proceeds will go to the
Monmouth Senior Center.
Waffles to send
students to Kenya
A special waffle fundrais-
er will be at the Monmouth
Senior Center from 9 to
11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
The center is working
with Western Oregon Uni-
versity to send students to
Kenya for a service project.
Waffles and homemade
jams will be available. The
cost is $5.
Stamp Out Hunger
food drive returns
The Marion-Polk County
Food Share is partnering
with letter carriers for the
Stamp Out Hunger food
drive on Saturday.
To participate, collect
nonperishable food items
and leave them in a bag near
the mailbox on Saturday. A
letter carrier or volunteer
will retrieve the donation
and ensure it gets to the
food share or local food
pantry.
In 2014, more than 94,000
pounds of food was collect-
ed in Marion and Polk coun-
LUKAS EGGEN / Itemizer-Observer
Ben and Benny work on making a paper Yoda at the Independence Public Library on
Monday morning as part of the library’s May the Fourth Be With You celebration. Ben
started the festivities off by reading Star Wars books to children during story time.
ties. Donations not picked
up can be taken to any post
office by May 13.
Rusty or unlabeled cans,
glass containers, perishable
items, homemade items,
noncommercial packaged
items, alcoholic beverages,
mixes or soda, and open or
used items are not accepted.
For more information:
www.nalc.org/community-
service/food-drive.
Registration for
pesticide drop off
Registration is open
through Friday for unwant-
ed pesticides drop off on
May 22.
The free agricultural pes-
ticide collection event runs
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. by ap-
pointment. Empty, triple
rinsed pesticide containers
will also be accepted.
Registration forms are
available at the Polk Soil and
Water Conservation District
office or online at
www.polkswcd.org.
For more information:
Graham Gadzia, 253-639-
4240 ext. 2813.
RFL fundraisers
set for May 15
American Cancer Society
Relay for Life of Polk County
teams are busy raising funds
for this year’s 24-hour relay
on May 30 to 31. The com-
munity is encouraged to be
part of these upcoming relay
team sponsored activities.
First Community Credit
Union is having a “Fun Bowl
Fundraiser” on May 15 from
9 to 11:30 p.m. at Starlite
Lanes in Dallas. The cost is
$20 per person and includes
three games of bowling (one
“wacky” and two regular),
shoe rental, two slices of
pizza, one drink and one
frozen treat. Extra
food/drinks can be ordered
in advance. Starlite Lanes
kitchen will also be open
throughout the event. There
will be a silent auction,
prizes and a drawing for a
$25 Visa gift card.
To register for the Fun
Bowl event contact Christy,
David, Jessey or Stacie at
503-831-3331, dial 1 and
then 1100.
Team Hope will host a
Dance for the Cure on May
15 at The Majestic, 979 Main
St., Dallas. The event begins
with dance time for minors
from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $5.
Dancing for those 21 years
and older will be from 8:30
p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost is $10 a
person or $18 for two. There
will be a no-host bar open
during this dance.
For information: Mavel at
503-510-6275 or email la-
d y s n o o py m o m @ y a h o o.
com.
ACS Polk County Relay for
Life will be held at LaCreole
Middle School in Dallas
from 10 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Free plant for mom
on Mother’s Day
Dancing Oaks Nursery is
hosting garden tours at 1
and 3 p.m. on Sunday,
Mother’s Day.
Take mom and grandma
out for a beautiful spring
drive to the nursery, 17900
Priem Road, Monmouth.
In honor of the day, every
mother will receive a free
plant. Tea and morsels will
be available in the pavilion.
For more information:
5 0 3 - 8 3 8 -6058 or www.
dancingoaks.com.
Annual Mother’s
Day plant sale
The Polk County Master
Gardeners 25th annual plant
sale will be Friday and Sat-
urday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at the Polk County Fair-
grounds & Event Center, 520
S. Pacific Highway (99W),
Rickreall.
The plant sale is bigger
this year, with more space
for plants, vendors and for
the Country Store.
Find the perfect Mother’s
Day gift in a hanging basket
or pick up starts for the gar-
den.
For more information:
find the group on Facebook.
Family art classes
to focus on theater
Ash Creek Art Center’s
Second Saturday Family Art
Classes will be from 2 to 4
p.m. on Saturday at the cen-
ter, 311 S. Monmouth St., In-
dependence.
All kids and their grown-
ups are invited to attend
and learn the art of theater
improv. Classes are free.
For more information:
www.ashcreekarts.org.
Concert at Rogue
celebrates moms
Rogue Farms Hopyard
will host its annual Mother’s
Day concert at 2 p.m. on
Sunday.
Featured will be Mitch
Lies & the Alibis. Sit among
the hop bines at Rogue for a
beer, cider or soda while lis-
tening to the music. Chal-
lenge mom to a game of
corn hole, or take a stroll
and enjoy the views of the
Willamette River.
The farm opens at 11 a.m.
For more information: 503-
838-9813.
Dallas Ministerial
prayer gathering
The Dallas Ministerial As-
sociation will host a Nation-
al Day of Prayer event
Thursday starting at noon at
the Polk County Court-
house, 850 Main St., Dallas.
The gathering will be
about 20 to 30 minutes, and
prayers will be said for the
country and community, as
well as individuals request-
ing prayers.
For more information:
Darren Anderson, 503-623-
2569.
LIBRARY CALENDAR
DALLAS
950 Main St.
503-623-2633
www.ci.dallas.or.us/library
• Thursday, May 7, noon — Book discus-
sion, “And the Mountains Echoed.”
• Saturday, May 9, noon — Lego your
Saturday.
• Saturday, May 9, noon — Hobby Day,
card making with Jeena Huntzinger.
• Monday, May 11, 4 p.m. — Read to the
Dog, Percy.
• Tuesday, May 12, 11:15 a.m. and 3:30
p.m. — Storytime.
• Wednesday, May 13, 4 p.m. — Read to
the Dog, Bella.
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INDEPENDENCE
175 Monmouth St.
503-838-1811
www.ci.independence.or.us/library
• Wednesday, May 6, 10:30 a.m. — Story-
time
• Wednesday, May 6, 1 p.m. — Scrabble
With Betty
• Thursday, May 7, 4:30 p.m. — Chess
Club for Kids (grades 1 and older)
• Friday, May 8, 4:30 p.m. — Teen Cook-
ing Club (cupcakes)
• Tuesday, May 12, 4 p.m. — Spring Fun
Club (Officer Indy Day)
• Wednesday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. — Sto-
rytime
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MONMOUTH
168 S. Ecols St.
503-751-0182
www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library
Music from the Redgate Winery & Fieldhouse
Fri. May 8, 6-9 PM
Furniture Upholstery
All types: for homes, offices, equip-
ment. Also, repairs, RV cushions,
slipcovers, High Quality since 1966
Stephen
featuring
Mitch Lies
and the Alibis
Winters Sewing
$5.00 cover • Must be 21
503-838-4999 or 503-375-9266
Food Available
Tasting fees & glasses of wine $5.00
8175 Buena Vista Road
Independence • 503-428-7115 • www.redgatevineyard.com
• Wednesday, May 6, 2 p.m. — Builders
Club
• Thursday, May 7, 10 a.m. — Little
Builders Club (babies to preschoolers)
• Thursday, May 7, 10 a.m. — “Successful
Food Gardening in Containers and Small
Spaces”
• Saturday, May 9, 1 p.m. — Mother’s Tea
• Tuesday, May 12, 10:15 a.m. — Story-
time
• Wednesday, May 13, 3:30 p.m. — Com-
munity Chinese Lessons
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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
Emmy
Joseph
440 E. St • Independence, OR 97351
www.winterssewing.com
Serving Polk County 16yrs
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
• 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.
• 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.
• Ash Creek Arts Center Artist Reception — 5:30 to 7:30
p.m., MaMere’s Bed and Breakfast, 212 Knox St., Monmouth. Re-
ception is part of the exhibit “Prospective” by Alicia Neal.
ashcreekarts@gmail.com.
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THURSDAY, MAY 7
• Dallas-Polk County Bounty Market — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Academy Building lawn, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. 503-623-
2564.
• Dallas Lions Club — 11:30 a.m., Hong Kong Restaurant,
325 Main St., Dallas. Everyone welcome. 503-931-9860.
• 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.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive — 2 to 7 p.m., Mon-
mouth-Independence YMCA, 301 S. Main St., Independence.
Donors of all blood types needed, especially those with types O
negative, A negative and B negative. 1-800-733-2767.
• Monmouth-Independence Rotary Club — noon, First
Baptist Church, 1505 Monmouth St., Independence. Visiting Ro-
tarians, guests and prospective Rotarians are welcome to these
luncheon meetings. Free. 503-838-4884.
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FRIDAY, MAY 8
• 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,
Dallas. Free (donations accepted). 503-623-0809.
• 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.
• Polk County Master Gardeners plant sale — 9 a.m. to 4
p.m., Polk County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 520 S. Pacific
Highway (99W), Rickreall. Plants, gardening items, demonstra-
tions. Free.
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SATURDAY, MAY 9
• 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 Country Dance — 7 to 10 p.m., Guthrie Park
Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway, Dallas. Admis-
sion: $5 per person; $15 immediate family rate; children 12 and
younger free. 503-623-0809.
• Waffles to send students to Kenya fundraiser — 9 to
11:30 a.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St.
Fundraiser will help raise money to send Western Oregon Uni-
versity students on service project. Admission $5. 503-838-
5678.
• Ash Creek Arts Center — 2 to 4 p.m., Ash Creek Arts Cen-
ter, 311 S. Monmouth St., Independence. Second Saturday Fam-
ily Arts Class: theater improv. Free. www.ashcreekarts.org.
• Polk County Master Gardeners plant sale — 9 a.m. to 4
p.m., Polk County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 520 S. Pacific
Highway (99W), Rickreall. Plants, gardening items, demonstra-
tions. Free.
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SUNDAY, MAY 10
• Rogue Farms Hopyard Mother’s Day concert — 2 p.m.,
Rogue Farms, 3590 Wigrich Road, Independence. Mitch Lies &
the Alibis. Free. 503-838-9813.
• Dancing Oaks Nursery Mother’s Day garden tour — 1
and 3 p.m., Dancing Oaks Nursery, 17900 Priem Road, Mon-
mouth. Free plants for all mothers. Food and tea available. 503-
838-6058.
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MONDAY, MAY 11
• 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.
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TUESDAY, MAY 12
• Monmouth-Polk County Bounty Market — 10 a.m. to 3
p.m., Main Street Park, 120 E. Main St., Monmouth. 503-623-
2564.
• 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.
• Caregivers Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., West Valley
Hospital (Quiet Room, entrance through Emergency Depart-
ment on Clay Street), 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. Meets on
the second Tuesday of the month. Free. 503-831-5593.
• Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce —
Noon to 1:30 p.m., Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.,
Monmouth. PEP talks series, “Making Volunteer Programs Come
to Life,” by Ashley Erb. $15 for chamber members; $20 for non-
members. www.micc-or.org or 503-838-4268 .
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