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8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • July 8, 2015 Polk County Living COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK BBQ, car wash at Faith Lutheran Splish Splash Faith Lutheran Church of Monmouth-Independence will host a community party from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat- urday. Everyone is welcome. The event includes slides, the Lion’s Club Health Screen- ing Van, free food, raffles, Bible activities and a charity yard sale. Proceeds from the yard sale benefit Lutheran Latino Ministries and Trinity Lutheran Medical/Dental Clinic. The church is located at 200 Monmouth-Indepen- dence Highway, on the S- curves. For more information: 503-838-3459. 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). VBS starts at Trinity Lutheran Trinity Lutheran Church will sponsor Vacation Bible School Camp Discovery from 9 a.m. to noon July 20 through 24 at the church. The camp is for youths aged 4 through those enter- ing fifth and sixth grade. Ad- mission is free. At Camp Discovery VBS, kids will explore the Bible, make new friends, sing songs, and learn how Jesus works through them in their everyday lives. Kids will sing around the campfire, act out Bible stories, make crafts and have snacks. For more information: Jamie Anderson, 503-910- 5492. iPad 201 class set for Thursday Monmouth Independ- ence Networks and Summit Computer and Technologies will present iPad 201: Basics and Beyond of the iPad. The class is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at MINET, 405 Hogan Road N., Monmouth. Enrollment is $25 per per- son. Class size is limited. Participants will receive a free iPad holder from MINET. For more information or EMILY MENTZER/ Itemizer-Observer Kids — and adults — splash each other in the Independence Riverview Park fountain while waiting for the Monmouth-Independence Rotary Club Grand Parade to arrive in Independence from Monmouth on Saturday. The temperature reached 97 that day. to register: mmorton @ m i n e t f i b e r. c o m o r corin@summitcomtek.com. Master Gardeners to meet today Polk County Master Gar- deners will present a schol- arship to a Dallas High grad- uate Lydia Graber during their meeting Wednesday (today) at 7 p.m. Graber, a 2012 DHS grad- uate, is studying horticul- ture at Oregon State Univer- sity and will receive the 2015 Polk County Master Garden- er scholarship. The scholar- ship is presented yearly to a student and is funded through proceeds raised by Master Gardeners during their annual plant sale. Dean Anderson, coordi- nator of the Dallas Youth Garden, will also speak dur- ing the meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public at Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 320 SE Fir Villa Road in Dal- las. those aged 21 and older only. Register at the library or call by Thursday: 503-838- 1932. Tickets will not be available at the door. Meet Grant McOmie from ‘Getaways’ Jericho Road to The Monmouth Public Li- perform at FEFC brary will host Oregon au- thor and broadcast journal- ist Grant McOmie at 6 p.m. on Saturday at the library, 168 Ecols St. S., Monmouth, for the Virginia Gillis Memo- rial Evening. McOmie will give a pres- entation and a short video, followed by a reception and book signing. Copies of McOmie’s re- cently published book, “Grant’s Getaways,” will be available for purchase from the Friends of Monmouth Library. Seating is limited for this free event. Registration is re- quired. The event is for The Jericho Road Gospel Bluegrass Band will play a concert at a pie social on Friday at the new am- phitheater at Faith Evangeli- cal Free Church, 2290 E. El- lendale Ave., Dallas. The concert is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Since forming in 2003, Jericho Road has performed in numerous churches, fes- tivals, prisons, and special events in Oregon and Wash- ington. The band’s goal is to share the good news of the gospel through music. Admission is free and all are welcome. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • See website for events. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. • 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, July 8, 10:30 a.m. — Fami- ly story time. • Wednesday, July 8, 3 p.m. — University of Oregon Environmental Heroes. • Thursday, July 9, 3 p.m. — Storyteller Chetter Galloway. • Friday, July 10, 3 p.m. — Super Hero crafts (for teens). • Tuesday, July 14, 4:40 p.m. — Chess Club for Kids (grades 1 and older) • Tuesday, July 14, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Español. • Wednesday, July 15, 10:30 a.m. — Fam- ily story time. • Wednesday, July 15, 3 p.m. — Magician Jay Frasier. • Wednesday, July 15, 5:30 p.m. — Cuen- tos en Español. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Wednesday, July 8, 10:15 a.m. — Super story time. Monmouth Police officers will read, followed by craft. • Thursday, July 9, 2 p.m. — Hero or Vil- lain? Duct tape do-it-yourself craft (grades six through 12). • Tuesday, July 14, 2 p.m. — Ventrilo- quists Buck and Elizabeth. • Wednesday, July 15, 10:15 a.m. — Super story time. — WAGNER COMMUNITY LIBRARY 111 N. Main St., Falls City 503-787-3521, ext. 319 www.wagner.plinkit.org • Thursday, July 9, 10 a.m. — Reptile Man. 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. The deadline to register for dinner has past. To register: Kellie (Os- borne) Ackerman, 971-239-8618, or use Paypal at DallasDragons1985@gmail.com. • 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 Restau- rant in Rickreall. Farrol Webb had been a classmate. There are 34 survivors out of 51 Matinees are all shows before 6pm. New pricing for matinees are: Adult $7.25 Children $6.75 • Senior $7.00 Pricing does not reflect 3D showings. Friday - Wednesday July 10 - July 15 MAGIC MIKE XXL (Digital) (R) (11:30 2:00 4:40) 7:20 9:50 DISNEY’S INSIDE OUT (Digital 2D) (PG) (12:00 2:30 5:00) 7:25 9:45 (11:45 4:20) 6:40 MINIONS (Digital 2D) (PG) (2:05) MINIONS (NEC Dolby) (PG) MINIONS (Digital 2D) (PG) 8:55 (12:15 2:35 4:50) 7:10 9:25 (1:25 4:15) 7:00 9:45 JURASSIC WORLD (Digital 2D) (PG13) (11:40 2:15 4:50) 7:30 10:05 GALLOWS (Digital) (R) TERMINATOR GENISYS (Digital 2D) (PG13) (1:30 4:20) 7:15 10:00 SELF/LESS (Digital) (PG13) (1:30 4:10) 6:50 9:30 Thursday July 16 MAGIC MIKE XXL (Digital) (R) (11:30 2:00 4:40) 7:20 9:50 DISNEY’S INSIDE OUT (Digital 2D) (PG) (12:00 2:30 5:00) 7:25 9:45 (11:45 4:20) 6:40 MINIONS (Digital 2D) (PG) MINIONS (NEC Dolby) (PG) (2:05) MINIONS (Digital 2D) (PG) (12:15 2:35 4:50) 8:55 7:10 ANT MAN (Digital 2D) (PG13) 9:50 ANT MAN (NEC Dolby 3D) (PG13) (1:25 4:15) 7:00 9:45 JURASSIC WORLD (Digital 2D) (PG13) GALLOWS (Digital) (R) COMMUNITY CALENDAR (11:40 2:15 4:50) 7:30 10:05 TERMINATOR GENISYS (Digital 2D) (PG13) (1:30 4:20) 7:15 10:00 SELF/LESS (Digital) (PG13) (1:30 4:10) 6:50 9:30 in the class, the largest ever to be graduat- ed from HIS. For more information or to register: 503-838-1353. — Submit your reunion announcement infor- mation to ionews@polkio.com, or at the Itemizer-Observer office, 147 SE Court St., Dallas. WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 • 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. • Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce Lunch Forum — Noon, Oak Tree Inn Restaurant at Oak Knoll Golf Course, 6335 Highway 22, Independence. United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley will present. Lunch available for pur- chase. 503-838-4268. • Free Blood Pressure Check Clinic — 2 to 3 p.m., West Val- ley Hospital (surgery admitting area), 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. 503-623-7323. • Monmouth Senior Center Music Jam — 6:30 p.m., Mon- mouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Open to the public; musicians of all types welcome. 503-838-5678. • Dallas American Legion Post No. 20 — 7 p.m., Academy Building, Room 108, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. 503-831-3971. • Music in the Park — 6:30 p.m., Main Street Park, Mon- mouth. Joe Shinkle & 99West, country and western. Free. www.ci.monmouth.or.us. — THURSDAY, JULY 9 • 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 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 — 9:30 p.m., Riverview Park and Am- phitheater, 50 C St., Independence. “Maleficent,” rated PG. Free. www.independenceamphitheater.com. • 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. • Sounds of Summer — 6:30 p.m., Rotary Performing Arts Stage, corner of Main and Academy streets, Dallas. Roundhouse Band, bluegrass. Free. • Apple Box Theater — 7 p.m., Western Oregon University’s Amphitheater, outside Rice Auditorium, at the corners of Pow- ell, Knox and Warren streets, Monmouth. Children’s theater p r e s e n t s , “A M i d s u m m e r N i g h t ’s D r e a m .” F r e e . www.facebook.com/appleboxtheater. • Young Professionals Networking — 5:30 to 7 p.m., The Car Doctor, 760 Monmouth Cutoff Road, Dallas. After-hours so- cial event for Polk County young professionals, aged 21-45. 503- 623-2564. • Luckiamute Watershed Council Monthly Meeting — 7 p.m. 8801 Buena Vista Rd., Albany. www.luckiamuteLWC.org. — FRIDAY, JULY 10 • 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. • River’s Edge Summer Music Series — 7:30 p.m., Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. Ty Curtis, blues. A celebration of the amphitheater’s 10th anniversary begins at 6:30, followed by the concert. $5 suggested donation. www.in- dependenceamphitheater.com. • Lions Health Screening Van — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Bi-Mart, Monmouth. Screening includes vision, hearing, blood pressure, glaucoma and blood sugar. Free. • Apple Box Theater — 7 p.m., Western Oregon University’s Amphitheater, outside Rice Auditorium, at the corners of Pow- ell, Knox and Warren streets, Monmouth. Children’s theater p r e s e n t s , “A M i d s u m m e r N i g h t ’s D r e a m .” F r e e . www.facebook.com/appleboxtheater. • Roundtable Discussion — 9:30 to 11 a.m., Independence Civic Center, 555 S. Main St., Independence. A presentation from WorkSource Oregon will focus on services provided to the Migrant Seasonal Farmworker Program. Free. 503-838-1212. • Music at Redgate Vineyard — 6 to 9 p.m., Redgate Vine- yard, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence. Orvil Ivie/Garry Meziere. 503-428-7115. — SATURDAY, JULY 11 • 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. • Apple Box Theater — 7 p.m., Western Oregon University’s Amphitheater, outside Rice Auditorium, at the corners of Pow- ell, Knox and Warren streets, Monmouth. Children’s theater p r e s e n t s , “A M i d s u m m e r N i g h t ’s D r e a m .” F r e e . www.facebook.com/appleboxtheater. • Lions Health Screening Van — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, Dallas. Screening includes vision, hearing, blood pressure, glaucoma and blood sugar. Free. — SUNDAY, JULY 12 • Buell Grange Breakfast — 8 to 11 a.m., Buell Grange Hall, 5970 Mill Creek Road, just off Highway 22 northwest of Dallas. $6. 503-623-8462 or 503-843-4703. • Rogue Farms Summer Concert Series — 3 p.m., Rogue Farms Hopyard, 3590 Wigrich Road, Independence. Take in the views, sip on an ale, cider or soda. Free. All ages welcome. 503- 838-9813. — MONDAY, JULY 13 • 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. • American Red Cross Blood drive — Noon - 5 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1505 Monmouth St., Independence. To donate: redcrossblood.org, or 1-800-733-2767. Continued on page 9A
