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
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.