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8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • May 20, 2015 Polk County Living COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Free container collection Friday Sidewalk Renewal Residents of Polk County may dispose of clean, dirt and residue free triple- rinsed plastic containers for free from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday at Polk County Public Works, 820 SW Ash St., Dal- las. All size containers up to 55-gallon capacity plastic drums will be accepted. Containers need to be made from high-density polyeth- ylene and be embossed with the recycling symbol. For more information: Clare Sullivan at Oregon State University Extension, 541-730-3537. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Ristau reads from new novel May 27 The Western Oregon Uni- versity’s English Depart- ment will host young adult author and former WOU faculty member Kate Ristau from 4 to 6 p.m. on May 27 at Hamersly Library Room 107, at WOU. Ristau will read from her newly released novel “Shad- owgirl.” The book is about a girl trying to solve the mystery of her mother’s murder, but also a tale about a brewing war in the fairylands. The event is free and open to the public. For more information: ka- teristau@gmail.com. Wash your car, and benefit PC Relay The American Cancer So- ciety Relay for Life of Polk County teams are hosting fundraisers now through the event, May 30-31 at LaCre- ole Middle School, in Dallas. On Saturday, the Relay team from Elkay Wood Products Company will host a car wash at Les Schwab in Dallas. Donations will be accept- ed for the service, but mem- bers of the team are looking to wash as many cars as possible, because some promised donations will be collected based on number of cars washed. For more information or to make a donation: William.scott@elkay.com. Fractal art at the Bread Board Falls City’s The Bread Board is featuring 3-D frac- tal art by Paul Griffitts, for- JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer A crew with Dallas-based Evander Concrete prepares the sidewalk on Southeast Court Street for new concrete on Friday. The new sidewalk was installed over the weekend as part of an ongoing Dallas Urban Renewal Agency project. mer Dallas resident and 1970 graduate of Dallas High School. He now makes his home in Portland. It’s only been possible to create fractals in three di- mensions since 2009, and this medium represents the cutting edge of mathemat- ics, technology and art. Griffitts’ creations have won recognition both na- tionally and internationally at juried shows and online exhibitions. His works have been featured in Computer Graphics and Applications magazine. The Bread Board is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to see Griffitts’ work, go to frackxion.com. Yeast breads class set for May 30 The Polk County 4-H/Ex- tension Office will host a yeast breads STEP CLASS May 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will learn about yeast and gluten and how it impacts raised bread products. Attendees will make a batch of rolls and a small loaf of yeast and arti- san bread. The class is open to any- one ages 9 and older. Cost is $10 for 4-H members and $12 for nonmembers. Preregister by Wednesday (May 27). The extension office is lo- cated at 289 E. Ellendale, Suite 301, Dallas. For more information: 503-623-8395. Library display to feature shells The Dallas Public Li- brary’s monthly display for May features shells from Marici Reid, president of the Oregon Society of Conchol- ogists, aka, Oregon Shell Club. Reid’s display contains clams; various nautilus shells; Oregon’s official shell, the Oregon hairy triton; a spectacular horseshoe crab; and many more. The shell club promotes the study and advancement of the sciences of concholo- gy (shells) and malacology (mollusks), to give assis- tance and information to others interested in these subjects; and to promote and encourage the under- standing of ecology and conservation. For more information, contact Marici Reid at 503- 837-0860. County hazardous waste collection Polk County residents are welcome to drop off house- hold hazardous waste items at the Polk County Public Works shop, 820 Ash St., Dallas, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Items that can be dropped off include aerosol cans, antifreeze, brake fluid, herbicides, household bat- teries, lighter fluid, mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesti- cides, pool chemicals, rust removers and more. Do not bring explosives, latex paint, or radioactive waste. The event is free. For more information, Jim Solvedt at 503-623-9237. Left Coast Cellars hosts ‘Sip & Stroll’ Left Coast Cellars in Rick- reall will be hosting “Sip & Stroll” open house this weekend, inviting guests to stroll the vineyard while en- joying treats, and stop at the tasting room to sip wine and order lunch. The event will offer oppor- tunity for people to tour Left Coast’s winery, wine cave, treehouse pavilion, ware- house and tasting room. Sip & Stroll will take place Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday and Monday at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Left Coast Cellars is locat- ed at 4225 N. Pacific High- way (99W), Rickreall. For more information: 503-831-4916. LIBRARY CALENDAR — DALLAS 950 Main St. • 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Wednesday, May 20, 4:30 p.m. — Teen Book Club, “Dragon- spell” by Donita K. Paul. • Wednesday, May 20, 4 p.m. — Read to the Dog, Davos. • Thursday, May 21, 11:15 a.m. — Storytime. • Saturday, May 23, 3:30 p.m. — Special movie event for kids, “Meet the Robinsons.” • Tuesday, May 26, 11:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. — Storytime. • Wednesday, May 27, 4 p.m. — Read to the dog, Davos. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. • 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, May 20, 10:30 a.m. — Storytime. • Thursday, May 21, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club for Kids (grades 1 and older). • Monday, May 25 — Closed for Memorial Day. • Wednesday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. — Storytime. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Wednesday, May 20, 10 a.m. — Bob the Builder. • Wednesday, May 20, 3:30 p.m. — Community Chinese Lessons (conversation). • Tuesday, May 26, 10:15 a.m. — Storytime. • Wednesday, May 27, 3:30 p.m. — Community Chinese Lessons (characters). — 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. JOIN US TO... GIVE CANCER THE BOOT Together We Can End Cancer Relay For Life Of Polk County May 30-31 • 10a.m. to 10a.m. at LaCreole Middle School Track • Dallas Participate as a: day volunteer • form a team to walk through the night • light a luminaria bag in remembrance of a loved one • just stop by and experience the relay If you or someone you know is interested in participating, being a sponsor or making a contribution, contact Tami Bookey-Kuhlmann, online: 2015relayforlifepc@gmail.com 100 Years Ago the American Cancer Society started the fight of a lifetime. Together We Can Finish The Fight! Community Calendar is a listing of upcoming events tak- ing 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 — WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 • 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. • Red Cross blood donation — 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 320 Fir Villa Road, Dallas. 1-800-733-2767. • Red Cross blood donation — 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Western Mennonite School, 9045 Wallace Road NW, Salem. 1-800-733- 2767. — THURSDAY, MAY 21 • 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. • 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. • 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. • Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce — 5:30 to 7 p.m., Namaste Vineyards, 3250 Highway 99W, Inde- pendence. $10 tasting fee, includes a commemorative glass. www.micc-or.org or call 503-838-4268. — FRIDAY, MAY 22 • 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. • Red Cross blood donation — 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon- mouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S, Monmouth. 1-800-733- 2767. • Polk County container collection — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Polk County Public Works, 820 SW Ash St., Dallas. Citizens may dis- pose of clean, residue-free plastic containers up to 55-gallon capacity. Free. 541-730-3537. — SATURDAY, MAY 23 • 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. • 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. • Fleece to Fiber — Needle Felting — 10 a.m. to noon, Polk County 4H/Extension Office, 289 E. Ellendale, Suite 301, Dallas. Learn about similarities and differences between sheep, alpaca and rabbit fibers, then pick and wash an alpaca or sheep fleece. One-dimensional needle-felting projects, including felt pin, necklace pendant or simple bag/wallet are available. For ages 10 and up. Cost: $7 for 4-H members; $10 for nonmembers. Pre- registration is required. 503-623-8395. • Polk County household hazardous waste collection — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Polk County Public Works, 820 SW Ash St., Dallas. Citizens may dispose many hazardous household chemicals. Free. 503-623-9237. • Left Coast Cellars Sip & Stroll open house — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Left Coast Cellars, 4425 N. Pacific Highway (99W), Rickreall. Tour the vineyard and enjoy wine. 503-831-4916. — SUNDAY, MAY 24 • Left Coast Cellars Sip & Stroll open house — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Left Coast Cellars, 4425 N. Pacific Highway (99W), Rickreall. Tour the vineyard and enjoy wine. 503-831-4916. — MONDAY, MAY 25 • 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. • Left Coast Cellars Sip & Stroll open house — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Left Coast Cellars, 4425 N. Pacific Highway (99W), Rickreall. Tour the vineyard and enjoy wine. 503-831-4916. — TUESDAY, MAY 26 • 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. • Red Cross blood donation — 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Werner University Center, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. 1-800- 733-2767. — WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 • 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. • 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. • 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. • Red Cross blood donation — 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Werner University Center, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. 1-800- 733-2767.