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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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