8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • July 1, 2015
Polk County Living
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
MCS hosts Chinese
conversation night
Exploring an Air Ambulance
The Monmouth Senior
Center will host conversa-
tional Mandarin Chinese
from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednes-
days.
The teacher, Mei, is from
Taiwan and is an experi-
enced language teacher. The
class will focus on learning
Chinese phrases as well as
Chinese culture.
Cost is $20 for the four-
week workshop. For more
information: 503-838-5678.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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
Itemizer-Observer via fax (503-623-2395) or email
(ionews@polkio.com).
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Titus III to host
golf tourney July 18
Titus House III, the heal-
ing place for women, will
host its third annual
fundraising benefit golf
tournament on July 18 at
Dallas Golf Course.
The event supports
women in recovery living at
Titus House III while they
strive to find new purpose,
goals and skills, and rebuild
their lives once shattered by
abuse and addictions.
Sponsors and teams are
needed. Cost is $85 for
golfers or $40 for a prime rib
dinner only, catered by
Washington Street Grill.
Dinner is at 4 p.m. A shot-
gun start for golf is at 9 a.m.
For more information: P.J.
Johnson, 971-388-2780.
Volunteers needed
to help MSC
The Monmouth Senior
Center is in need of volun-
teers to help set up a float
for the Fourth of July grand
parade, as well as run a
booth for the center in Main
Street Park.
Volunteers may sign up in
two-hour increments to
help man the booth. People
also are needed to ride on
the float. The parade begins
at noon, with staging at 9
a.m. on Saturday. The float
will be decorated on Friday
for anyone who can help.
For more information:
503-838-5678.
EMILY MENTZER/ Itemizer-Observer
Brothers Parker Hoem, 7, and Jordan Hoem, 7, explore an air ambulance from Oregon
Lifeguard, out of Tillamook, on Friday. The ambulance company covers Polk County,
and landed at Polk County Fire District No. 1 Station 90 for a meet and greet.
Two grand marshals
to lead parade
The grand marshals for
Willamina’s 2015 Old-Fash-
ioned Fourth of July celebra-
tion goes to two ladies who
have given their time and
energy to the community for
many years: May Shipley
Snow and Jean Pearson.
Celebrations for the
Fourth of July in Willamina
begin on Friday at 5:30 p.m.
with arm wrestling weigh in
and a barbecue in Lamson
Park. On Saturday, the Kiwa-
nis Club will host breakfast
from 7 to 11 a.m. at West Val-
ley Community Campus. A
car show will begin at 9 a.m.
on campus. Vendors open at
9 a.m. on B Street, while
pony rides will begin on
Southwest D Street.
At 9:30 a.m., the logging
jamboree will begin at the
Walsh Trucking yard on
Willamina Creek Road. Kids
Zone will open at 10 a.m. at
Tina Miller Park on First
Street. At 2 p.m., the arm
wrestling competition will
begin at the gazebo.
Parade staging starts at 3
p.m. for the parade, which
begins at 6 p.m. The day
wraps up with fireworks at
West Valley Community
Campus at dusk. There will
be live music and vendors.
Today last day to
submit artwork
Wednesday (today) is the
last day to submit artwork
for the second annual Com-
munity Art Show, which
takes place Friday and Sat-
urday in Main Street Park,
Monmouth.
Art will be accepted in all
media this year, including
three-dimensional works,
from artists of all skills and
age levels.
Minimum and maximum
size limitations apply.
For information: Phyllis
Bolman, 503-751-0145.
Free meals for
seniors at center
Northwest Senior and
Disability Services provides
meals to seniors aged 62
and older every weekday at
11:30 a.m. at the Monmouth
Senior Center.
Suggested donation is $3,
but donations are not re-
quired. It is up to you how
much you give.
A menu is provided. RSVP
two days in advance by call-
ing Nancy, 503-838-2084.
LIBRARY CALENDAR
DALLAS
950 Main St. • 503-623-2633
www.ci.dallas.or.us/library
• Wednesday, July 1, 11:30 a.m. — Star-
spangled crafts (Dallas City Park).
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INDEPENDENCE
175 Monmouth St.
503-838-1811
www.ci.independence.or.us/library
• 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.
• Thursday, July 2, 3 p.m. — Super Hero
cartoons.
• Tuesday, July 7, 4:30 p.m. — Chess
Club for Kids (grades 1 and older)
• Wednesday, July 8, 10:30 a.m. — Fami-
ly story time.
• Wednesday, July 8, 3 p.m. — University
of Oregon Environmental Heroes.
• Wednesday, July 8, 5:30 p.m. — Cuen-
tos en Español.
MONMOUTH
168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182
www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library
• See website for events.
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WAGNER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
111 N. Main St., Falls City
503-787-3521, ext. 319
www.wagner.plinkit.org
• Thursday, July 2, 10 a.m. — Jay Frasier:
Humor, Magic, and Balloons.
REUNION ROUNDUP
• Dallas High Class of 1985 — Dallas
High School’s Class of 1985 will host its 30-
year class reunion with a casual gathering
at 7 p.m. on July 24 at North Dallas Bar and
Grill. Everyone is welcome. A social hour at
Pressed Coffee and Wine Bar will be at 6
p.m. on July 25. A buffet-style dinner with
choice of tri-tip steak or salmon will be
served, with dessert and beverage. Cost is
$37.50 per person or $75 for two. To regis-
ter: Kellie (Osborne) Ackerman, 971-239-
8618, or use Paypal at DallasDrag-
ons1985@gmail.com. Deadline for payment
is July 10. Indicate tri tip or salmon when
registering.
• Independence High Class of 1950 —
Independence High School’s Class of 1950
will celebrate its 65th class reunion on Aug.
21 with a luncheon at Farrol’s Restaurant in
Rickreall. Farrol Webb had been a classmate.
There are 34 survivors out of 51 in the class,
the largest ever to be graduated from HIS.
For information or to register: 503-838-1353.
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Submit your reunion announcement infor-
mation to ionews@polkio.com, or at the Item-
izer-Observer office, 147 SE Court St., Dallas.
PUBLIC AGENDA
Public Agenda is a listing of upcom-
ing meetings for governmental and
nongovernmental agencies in Polk
County.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
• Monmouth Planning Commission —
7 p.m., Volunteer Hall, 144 S. Warren St.,
Monmouth. 503-838-0722.
MONDAY, JULY 6
• Central School District Board of Di-
rectors — 6:30 p.m., Henry Hill Education
Solution on Page 13A
Support Center, 750 S. Fifth St., Independ-
ence. 503-838-0030.
• Dallas City Council — 7 p.m., City
Hall, 187 SE Court St., Dallas. 503-831-
3502.
• Independence Planning Commis-
sion — 7 p.m., Independence Civic Center,
555 S. Main St., Independence. 503-838-
1212.
TUESDAY, JULY 7
• Polk County Board of Commission-
ers — 9 a.m., Polk County Courthouse, 850
Main St., Dallas. 503-623-8173.
• Monmouth City Council — 7 p.m.,
Volunteer Hall, 144 S. Warren St., Mon-
mouth. 503-838-0722.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
• Polk County Board of Commission-
ers — 9 a.m., Polk County Courthouse, 850
Main St., Dallas. 503-623-8173.
• Polk Soil and Water Conservation
District Board of Directors — 6 p.m.,
USDA Service Center, 580 Main St., Suite A,
Dallas. 503-623-9680, ext. 5.
LUCKIAMUTE
DOMESTIC WATER
COOPERATIVE
BOARD MEETING
Monday 7:00 p.m.
July 13th
503-838-2075
Location: Business Office
8585 Suver Rd. • Monmouth
RECYCLE
A little effort.
A big difference.
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.
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THURSDAY, JULY 2
• 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.
• Dallas Lions Club — 11:30 a.m., Hong Kong Restaurant,
325 Main St., Dallas. Everyone welcome. 503-931-9860.
• 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.
• Movies in the Park — 10 p.m., Riverview Park and Am-
phitheater, 50 C St., Independence. “Into the Woods,” rated PG.
• Dementia Support Group — 9:30 a.m., Monmouth Senior
Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. A group for people cop-
ing with a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. 503-838-
5678.
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FRIDAY, JULY 3
• 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.
• River’s Edge Summer Music Series — 8:15 p.m., Riverview
Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. Appetite for
Deception.
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SATURDAY, JULY 4
• 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.
• Rickreall Grange Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rickreall
Grange Hall, 280 Main St. (99W), Rickreall. Multiple vendors.
Also selling fresh-baked goods. Kitchen serving breakfast and
lunch. 503-623-8687.
• River’s Edge Summer Music Series — 8:15 p.m., Riverview
Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. Cloverdayle.
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SUNDAY, JULY 5
• Polk Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polk County Fair-
grounds, 520 S. Pacific Highway (99W), Rickreall. Admission: $1;
children 12 and under, free. Early admission from 6 to 9 a.m. is
$5. 503-428-8224.
• From the Heart Community Sing — 1:30 to 3 p.m., St.
Thomas Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Free
singing lessons; all ages are welcome. 503-559-5205.
• Rickreall Grange Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rickreall
Grange Hall, 280 Main St. (99W), Rickreall. Multiple vendors.
Also selling fresh-baked goods. Kitchen serving breakfast and
lunch. 503-623-8687.
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MONDAY, JULY 6
• 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
Monmouth 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.
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Music from the Redgate Winery & Fieldhouse
Thurs. July 2, 6-9 PM
THE
BROTHERS KIDD
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Fri. July 3, 6-9 PM
DIAMONDBACK
$5.00 cover • Must be 21
OPEN July 4, 12-5 PM (food available)
Tasting fees & glasses of wine $5.00
8175 Buena Vista Road
Independence • 503-428-7115 • www.redgatevineyard.com
24 hour
Service
Pick up &
Drop Off