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).
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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