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8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • June 24, 2015 Polk County News COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Free bike checks at Bounty Market Once Upon a Time Need a bike safety check before you head out for a ride this summer? Veal’s Bikes Plus from Monmouth will be at the Polk County Bounty Market in Dallas Thursday offering free safety checks. Bike specialists will check tire pressure and fill tires, check and adjust brakes and gears, and perform helmet inspections to make sure they have a proper fit. Veal’s Bikes will be at the market for this special event from opening to closing, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Polk County Bounty Market Dallas is lo- cated at the Academy Build- ing lawn at the corner of Academy and Main streets. For more information: 503-623-2564. BBQ competition looking for teams Want to test your barbecu- ing skill and celebrate July Fourth at the same time? Dallas Freedomfest’s BBQ Throwdown competition still is looking for teams for the third annual event. The reg- istration deadline is Friday at a cost of $175. Teams will compete for prizes, including a $900 grand champion payout. The BBQ Throwdown is a Pacific Northwest BBQ Association- sanctioned event, meaning competitors could advance to larger barbecue competi- tions. For more information or to find registration forms: www.dallasoregon.org/free- domfest/. Artists wanted for Fourth art show The city of Monmouth’s Fourth of July festival will host the second annual Community Arts Show in Main Street Park on July 3 - 4. Artwork will be accepted from local artists, from kindergarteners to profes- sionals, limited to one piece per artist. Entries must be submitted to Volunteer Hall, 144 S. Warren St., Mon- mouth, on July 1. Entry forms are available online at JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer Acclaimed storyteller Christopher Leebrick acts out a story Thursday at Wagner Commu- nity Library in Falls City. Leebrick visited the library as part of the statewide “Save for College, Save the Day!” program encouraging kids to keep reading during the summer. www.ci.monmouth.or.us. Art will be accepted in all media, but there are mini- mum and maximum size limitations. During the exhibit, resi- dents will be able to vote for their favorite pieces in each of six categories. The winners will be displayed in the gallery at the Monmouth Public Library July 7 -14. The festival also is looking for local artisans to volunteer to teach holiday arts or crafts for children during the cele- brations. For more information: Phyllis Bolman, 503-751- 0145. FBB community has playgroups for kids Family Building Blocks hosts regular playgroups for children in both Dallas and Independence. Activities and snacks are provided at both locations. The Dallas playgroup is the third Tuesday of every month, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Academy Building, suite 216. RSVP by calling 503-877-8473. The Independence play- group meets the third Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1275 E St., Independence. RSVP by calling 503-363- 3057. Igou celebration set for Tuesday Independence Lt. Rick Igou retires Tuesday after a career in law enforcement that spans more than 30 years. A retirement reception will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Independ- ence Civic Center, 555 S. Main St. Igou, a Central High School and Western Oregon State College graduate, has worked for both the Mon- mouth Police as a reserve and for the Independence Police. He also spent time working for the Marine Corps Reserve as a military police officer. YMCA camps have openings Mo n m o u t h - In d e p e n - dence YMCA is offering sum- mer day camps for youths running through Sept. 4. Camps include Space and Beyond (July 6-10), Survival Camp (Aug. 10-14) and Super Heroes (Aug. 17-21). The Y is accepting dona- tions for items for some camps, including dress-up costumes for the Super He- roes camp. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs $105 for members, $150 for non- members. For more information about the summer camp program, or about YMCA membership: www.theYon- line.org, or 503-838-4042, or find the organization on Facebook. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. • 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Wednesday, June 24, 11:30 a.m. — Story teller Chetter Galloway (Dallas City Park). • Thursday, June 25, 11:15 a.m. — Story time. • Tuesday, June 30, 11:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. — Story time. • Wednesday, July 1, 11:30 a.m. — Star- spangled crafts (Dallas City Park). — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Wednesday, June 24, 3 p.m. — Vikki Green, ventriloquist. • Wednesday, June 24, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Español. • Thursday, June 25, 3 p.m. — Super Hero bingo. • Friday, June 26, 3 p.m. — The hero is me (for teens). • Tuesday, June 30, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club for Kids (grades 1 and older) • Wednesday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. — Fami- ly story time. • Wednesday, July 1, 3 p.m. — Super Lego Mania. • Wednesday, July 1, 1 p.m. — Scrabble with Betty. • Wednesday, July 1, 5:30 p.m. — Cuen- tos en Español. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Wednesday, June 24, 10:15 a.m. — Sto- ries with ACES Principal Mr. Harlow and too much glue craft. • Thursday, June 25, 2 p.m. — Teen Li- brary Advisory Board meets (sixth-12th grade). • Friday, June 26, 10:15 a.m. — Musik- garten (babies through pre-k). • Friday, June 26, 2 p.m. — Movie. • Tuesday, June 30, 2 p.m. — Musician Brad Clark. — WAGNER COMMUNITY LIBRARY 111 N. Main St., Falls City 503-787-3521, ext. 319 www.wagner.plinkit.org • Thursday, June 25, 10 a.m. — Rhys Thomas, Jugglemania. Western Oregon University WOLVES BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 7 - 10, 11 - 14, 15 - 17 $25 PER WEEK: 3 SESSIONS $80 FOR 4 WEEKS: 12 SESSIONS VISIT: WOUWOLVES.COM FOR DETAILS JULY 6—31 MON - WED - FRI 9:30—11:30 CAMP FEATURES: PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION BY NCAA MASTER COACH NUTRITION SEMINAR RESISTANCE TRAINING MOVEMENT EDUCATION MILITARY BOOT CAMP Western Oregon University is committed to improving the athleticism and team skills of our local student athletes by providing a safe, fun, skill based experience for kids ages 7 to 17 years old. WOU speed camps help young athletes gain a step up on the competition through expert instruction in a collegiate environment and interaction with collegiate student athletes. Pencil us in! www.polkio.com 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 calen- dar 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). — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 • American Red Cross blood donation — 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Independence First Baptist Church, 1505 Monmouth St., Independence. Donors of all types, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative, are needed. To make an appointment to give blood: visit www.redcrossblood.org or 1- 800-733-2767. • 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. • 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. — THURSDAY, JUNE 25 • James2 Community Kitchen Meal — 4:30 to 6 p.m., Dallas United Methodist Church, 565 SE LaCreole Dr., Dallas. Free; everyone welcome. 503-623-8429. • 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. • Polk County Bounty Market — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Academy Building lawn, on the corner of Main and Academy streets, Dal- las. 503-623-2564. • American Red Cross blood donation — 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dallas Resource Center, 326 Main St., Dallas. Donors of all types, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative, are needed. To make an appointment to give blood, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767. — FRIDAY, JUNE 26 • 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. • American Red Cross blood donation — 1 to 6 p.m., Faith Evangelical Free Church, 2290 E. Ellendale Ave., Dallas. Donors of all types, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative, are needed. To make an appointment to give blood: visit www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800-733-2767. — SATURDAY, JUNE 27 • 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. • Salk Creek Neighborhood Association Community Yard Sale — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Many locations on Salt Creek Road, Dal- las. • Independence Sprint Triathlon — 9 a.m. Independence City Pool/Henry Hill Park. First heats begin at 9 a.m. for the 500- yard swim, 15-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run. — MONDAY, JUNE 29 • American Red Cross blood donation —11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Health and Wellness Center, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., Mon- mouth. Donors of all types, especially those with types O nega- tive, A negative and B negative, are needed. To make an ap- pointment to give blood: visit www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800- 733-2767. • 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., Faith Lutheran Church, on the S-curves between Mon- mouth and Independence. 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, JUNE 30 • 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. • Polk County Bounty Market-Monmouth — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Main Street Park, 120 E. Main St., Monmouth. 503-623- 2564. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 • 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. • 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. • 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. West Valley Housing Authority will hold their Work Session Meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 be- ginning at 11:30 a.m. at 204 SW Walnut in Dallas, Oregon. The Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at 204 SW Walnut in Dallas, Oregon. An Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660 will be held immedi- ately following the Regular Meeting. Agenda for the meeting is posted on the Housing Authority website at www.wvpha.org. The location for the meeting is handicapped accessible. Please advise the West Valley Housing Authority if you need any special accommodations to attend the meeting. For information, please call 503-623-8387, TDD 1- 800-735-2900