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8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • August 19, 2015 Polk County Living COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK MI Chamber mixer at MaMere’s B&B Preparing for paint The Monmouth-Inde- pendence Chamber of Commerce’s August mixer will be at MaMere’s Bed & Breakfast in Monmouth on Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The host will be Steven Goto of Waddell & Reed, and light refreshments will be available. MaMere’s is located at 212 Knox St., Monmouth. For more information: 503-838-4268. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Community Calendar is a listing of upcoming events taking place in Polk County that are open to the pub- lic. 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). Reserve spot now for PCMG Fall Fling Polk County Master Gar- deners will host the 13th annual Fall Fling educa- tional event at the Nesmith Readiness Center, 12830 Westview Drive, Dallas. The event is Sept. 5, but pre-registration is manda- tory by Aug. 25. Registration is $30 and includes lunch. Speakers at the event in- clude Marianne Binetti, a Northwest horticultural ex- pert; Bob Denman, a black- smith, tool designer, inven- tor and writer; and Kather- ine Johnson, the past presi- dent of the Portland Rose Society. Download a registration form at extension.oregon- state.edu/polk/mg. ‘Lost in Yonkers’ to debut at Pentacle Neil Simon’s musical “Lost in Yonkers,” will be performed at the Pentacle Theatre in Salem beginning Friday. The show will run through Sept. 12. The coming-of-age tale is set in New York in 1942. Ticket prices vary by day and seat. The Pentacle Theatre is located at 354 52 Ave. NW in Salem. For more information: 503-364-7200, online at www.pentacletheare.org. NHWV Orchestra to perform Monday New Horizons Willamette Valley Orchestra will per- form in Albany on Monday evening. The orchestra, which is based in Monmouth, will collaborate with the Albany String Orchestra for the concert, which begins at 7 p.m. at Monteith Park in Al- bany. The concert will feature music from TV, movies and EMILY MENTZER/ Itemizer-Observer Workers sand the tower on Friday morning at the Cooper Building in Independence and cover some sections with primer. The building is getting ready to be painted a tradi- tional blue-gray. The building has been under construction during restoration. Broadway, in addition to some patriotic and classical tunes. A potluck and picnic for orchestra members, their families and other interest- ed parties will begin at 5 p.m. The New Horizons Willamette Valley Orchestra began last fall. There are no auditions and anyone may join. For more information: Paul Doellinger, 503-838- 4884; or email to RevPaulDD@aol.com. Pacific Power hosts energy workshop Pacific Power invites cus- tomers to a free energy workshop on Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The workshop will take place at BeckenRidge Vine- yard, 300 Ruben Boise Road in Dallas. Among the topics that will be discussed include no-cost/low-cost ways to save energy; different types of heating and cooling equipment; differences be- tween incandescent, CFL and LED lighting; and cash incentives for home energy improvements. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited. For more information or to RSVP: www.pacificpow- er.net/bewattsmart. Parrish to speak at Jefferson Lodge Jefferson Lodge, located at 664 SE Jefferson St. in Dallas, will host Duane Par- rish, a speaker, preacher and saxophone player, on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Parrish will share the story of what happened in his life when he was ready to commit suicide, how his talents were restored and what he lived through for seven years to get there. Parrish will have a book titled, “A Postcard to Heav- en,” and CD of his saxo- phone for purchase as a package for $10. For more information: 503-623-8104. DUMC hosts Dallas Family Night Out Dallas United Methodist Church will host the fourth annual Dallas Family Night Out on Aug. 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. The event will help Dallas families get ready for back to school, providing back- packs, supplies, haircuts, clothing, immunizations, and resource information. Free dinner will be provided by El Pique restaurant and James2 Community Kitchen. There will be p r i z e s, g i v e a w a y s a n d games for families. Dallas United Methodist Church is located at 565 SE LaCreole Drive. Backpacks and school supplies are available to Dallas residents only. Parents are asked to bring proof of residency. For more information: www.dallasfamilynightout .com or 503-623-8387 ext. 22. Scrub, shoe sale to benefit students West Valley Hospital Vol- unteer Services will host a scrub and shoe sale from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fri- day in the hospital’s main conference room, 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. The sale will include pants, tops, jackets and shoes for work and home. Brands include Dansko, Klogs, UGG, Birkenstock, Cherokee and Skechers. Proceeds are used for the scholarship fund for Polk County high school seniors wishing to pursue career and education in the med- ical field. For more information: 503-623-7311. REUNION ROUNDUP • Dallas High School Class of 1960 — Dallas High School Class of 1960 will host its 55th reunion on Sept. 11 through 13. Reser- vations are due by Aug. 15. Sept 11 will be a potluck from 5 to 7 p.m. at Dallas City Park, old section. On Sept. 12, the group will meet at 5 p.m. for social hour at Pressed Coffee & Wine Bar, followed by a buffet din- ner at 5:30. A brunch will be on Sept. 13 at Murphy’s. RSVP: Bonnie Sullivan, 503-364- 8740, or 503-910-1160, or via email sullys- bt@netzero.net. • Independence High Class of 1950 — Independence High School’s Class of 1950 will celebrate its 65th class reunion on Fri- day with a luncheon at Rock-n-Rogers Far- rol’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 IHS. Cost of the luncheon is $14.99. It begins at noon, but classic cars will be on display beginning at 11 a.m. For more information or to register: 503-838- 1353 or via email at jcoppliger@aol.com. The annual All School Reunion will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Henry Hill Educational Support Center, 750 S. Fifth St. Anyone who ever attended Independence High School is welcome to attend. The lunch will cost $15. • Central High Class of 1952 — Central High School Class of 1952 will celebrate its 63rd reunion on Friday at the Canton Gar- den Restaurant, 3225 Market St., in Salem. The class will meet at 12:30 p.m. For more information: Barbara McCul- lough, 503-831-3845. LIBRARY CALENDAR Family story time (3-5 years old). • Thursday, Aug. 20, 3 p.m. — Family movie, TBA. • Tuesday, Aug. 25, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club (first grade and older). • Tuesday, Aug. 25, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Español. • Wednesday, Aug. 26, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time (3-5 years old). — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. Offering the HIGHEST QUALITY LANDSCAPING & Irrigation Products & Services 971-388-3124 “We’ll work hard - so you’ll love your yard!” Serving Western Oregon Since 1992 John Gimby, Owner/Operator omegalandscapemaintenance.com/services LCB#8907 DALLAS 950 Main St. • 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Wednesday, Aug. 19, 3:45 p.m. — Teen Adviosry Board meeting. • Wednesday, Aug. 19, 4:30 p.m. — Teen Book Club, “The Looking Glass Wars.” — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. • 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Aug. 19, 10:30 a.m. — 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • See the library’s website for upcoming events. — WAGNER COMMUNITY LIBRARY 111 N. Main St., Falls City 503-787-3521, ext. 319 www.facebook.com/ WagnerCommunityLibrary/timeline • See the library’s Facebook page for up- coming events. West Valley Housing Authority will hold their Work Session Meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at 204 SW Wal- nut in Dallas, Oregon. The Regular Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at 204 SW Walnut in Dallas, Oregon. An Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660 will be held immediately 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. — WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19 • 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. • Music in the Park — 6:30 p.m., Main Street Park, Mon- mouth. Ramble On, Led Zeppelin Tribute Band. Free. www.ci.monmouth.or.us. — THURSDAY, AUG. 20 • 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. • 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. • Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce — 5:30 to 7 p.m., Business After Hours. www.micc-or.org or call 503-838-4268. • 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. “Guardians of the Galaxy,” PG-13. 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. Big Money, rock. Free. Business.dallasoregon.org. • Pacific Power energy workshop — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Becken- Ridge Vineyard, 300 Ruben Boise Road, Dallas. Topics include no-cost or low-cost ways to save energy and more. Free. www.pacificpower.net/bewattsmart. — FRIDAY, AUG. 21 • 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 — 7:30 p.m., Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. Chance McKin- ney, industrialized country. $5 suggested donation. www.inde- pendenceamphitheater.com. • Family Building Blocks Independence play group — 10 a.m., St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1275 E St., Independence. Play group for children and families. Activities and snacks provided. Free. RSVP, 503-363-3057. • American Red Cross Blood Donation — Noon to 5 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1505 Monmouth St., Independence. • Redgate Vineyard Summer Concert Series — 6 to 9 p.m., Redgate Vineyard, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence. Ted Vaughn Blues Band will perform. 503-428-7115. • Scrub and Shoe sale — 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., West Valley Hospital main conference room, 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. 503-623-7311. — SATURDAY, AUG. 22 • 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. — SUNDAY, AUG. 23 • Dallas Wingdingers RC Flying Club Indoor Fly — 1 to 3 p.m., Whitworth Elementary School gym, 1151 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. 503-623-7288. • 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. • Duane Parrish, guest speaker and musician — 9:30 a.m., Jefferson Lodge, 644 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. Parrish, a speaker, preacher and saxophonist will share his story. Free. 503-623- 8104. — MONDAY, AUG. 24 • 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. • American Red Cross Blood Donation — 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Polk County, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. — TUESDAY, AUG. 25 • 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. • Polk County Bounty Market-Monmouth — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Main Street Park, 120 E. Main St., Monmouth. 503-623- 2564. Continued on page 9A
