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8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • September 23, 2015 Polk County Living COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Artist reception on Thursday for ACAC Fresh produce to go An artist reception will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thurs- day for Ash Creek Arts Cen- ter’s exhibit, “Enchanted Gardens,” on display now at Willamette Riverside Stu- dios, 235 S. Main St., Inde- pendence. The exhibit features gnome-inspired art by Sarah Lopez, of Salem, and ceram- ic hobbit houses in minia- ture gardens created by stu- dents in the arts center’s summer art camp. The event is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fri- days. COMMUNITY CALENDAR IDA to host bunco benefit at Redgate Bunco games start at 6 p.m. on Friday at Redgate Vineyard, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence. Cost is $15, which goes to the Independence Down- town Association. A no-host bar is available. Appetizers will be provided. Tickets are available at Ash Creek Animal Clinic, Curves or Umpqua Bank. Young Eagles to rally at Indy airport Youths aged 8 to 17 may come to the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 292’s hanger at the Inde- pendence State Airport, 4905 Airport Road, from 8:30 a.m. to noon to learn about aviation and take a free flight with a pilot. The program is part of the Young Eagles Flight Rally program. Pilots from the EAA Chapter 292 host Young Eagles events twice a year. Also, Teen Aviation Week- ends, open to students in middle and high school, are held in fall and spring. The next Teen Aviation Weekend is Oct. 17 and 18. Deadline to register for this free week- end is Oct. 9. For more information: www.eaa292.org. Fire Pup, REACH to make appearance Polk County Fire District No. 1 will host an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Station 90, 1800 Monmouth St., Independ- ence. The event is open to the community. District person- nel and volunteers, with help from Fire Pup, will present a variety of events, activities, demonstrations and informational items in- cluding fire engine rides, blood pressure checks, in- formation on the FireMed, Knox Box, Explorer and vol- unteer programs. A REACH air ambulance will be on site, as well as rep- resentatives from Polk County Emergency Re- sponse Team, Polk Search and Rescue, and Cub Scout Pack 38 to provide informa- JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer Tony Diaz bags up some of his fresh produce at the Polk County Bounty Market in Dallas on Thursday. This is the last week for the market before it closes down for win- ter, to return next spring. The market is at the corner of Academy and Main streets. tion about their programs. Hot dogs and popcorn will be available. For more information: 503-838-1510. TLC holds ‘Prayer Around the Cross’ Trinity Lutheran Church’s “Prayer Around the Cross” prayer service is Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the church, 320 SE Fir Villa Road, Dallas. All are welcome to attend to share in prayer, scripture, singing, silence, lighting of candles and quiet reflection. For more information: 503-623-2233. April 2014. He is the author of four full-length poetry col- lections, including his most recent, “Small Talk.” Sears will have his books available for purchase and will provide autographs. The Poet Laureate pro- gram is a collaborative proj- ect of the state’s five cultural partners: Oregon Arts Com- mission, Oregon Humani- ties, Oregon Heritage Com- mission, Oregon Historical Society, and State Historic Preservation Office, with funding from the Oregon Cultural Trust. For more information: 503-623-2633. Curves set to host ‘Hearts and Wines’ wellness seminar FFA event Saturday The ninth-annual Hearts and Wines Scholarship fundraiser, hosted by Dallas FFA Alumni, is Saturday at Eola Hills Wine Cellars, 501 S. Pacific Highway W. (99W), Rickreall. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from Dallas FFA, Dallas Alumni and at Dallas Les Schwab, 121 Main St. Dallas. Appetizers are served at 5:30 p.m.; a dessert auction is at 6:30 p.m., followed by a tri-tip dinner. Babysitting is provided. For more information or to buy tickets: Ryan Rowley, 971-241-9157 or Suzanne Burbank, 503-838-6003. Dallas Library will host Poet Laureate Oregon Poet Laureate Peter Sears will read from his poetry and discuss the role of poet laureate at the Dallas Public Library Friday at 6:30 p.m. F o r m e r G o v. J o h n Kitzhaber appointed Sears in Curves of Independence will host a Women in Well- ness lecture from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday (today) at its gym, 156 C St., Inde- pendence. Dr. Elizabeth Frates will discuss putting yourself front and center, and that it’s not selfish to do so. She’ll share strategies and ideas on how to prioritize taking care of yourself no matter how busy you are. The event is free. For more information: 503-838-7109. ‘Talk about Dying’ seminar is Thursday Monmouth Public Library will host a “Talking about Dying” seminar at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the library, 168 Ecols St. S. The event is meant to open facilitated conversa- tion about this often difficult subject, and is part of a statewide initiative by Ore- gon Humanities, in partner- ship with Cambia Health Foundation. For more information: ci.monmouth.or.us. St. Thomas to host ‘Brew and BS’ St. Thomas Episcopal Church will host “Brew and BS,” a seminar about sci- ence and religion, at 7 p.m. Wednesday (today) at the church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Participants are invited to bring their own brew — beer, tea, coffee, wine, cider — and discuss various topics of science and reli- gion, including Copernicus and Galileo; faith and rea- son; Darwin; creationism; and natural theology and deism. Moderator will be John Mark Krenkel, who has a bachelor’s in religion and a master’s in religion. All are welcome. For more information: Janice Wolcott, 503-831-5593. Dallas Seniors hold Music Jam Thursday Dallas Senior Music Jam kicks off its ninth season of musical fun on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. All singers, musi- cians and music lovers of any age are welcome to come and share their talents. Performers expected in- clude Kermit Bail, Johnny Leigh, Chris Cutler, Lee and Evelyn Easter, Fred Hardin, Dennis Lemon, Dick Reilly, The Notorious Leopard Chicks, and Jam Host, Michele Campione. Admission is free, but do- nations and a snack to share at intermission are wel- come. The jam is held at the Dallas Senior Center, 955 SE Jefferson St., in the Dallas City Library building. For more information: Michele at 503-507-5240. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. • 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library — • Wednesday, Sept. 23, 4 p.m. — Read to the dog, Davos. • Thursday, Sept. 24, 11:15 a.m. — Story time. • Friday, Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m. — Oregon Poet Laureate Peter Sears. • Tuesday, Sept. 29, 11:15 a.m. — Story time. • Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3:30 p.m. — Story time. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Wednesday, Sept. 23, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos in Español. • Thursday, Sept. 24, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club. • Tuesday, Sept. 29, 4 p.m. – Fall Fun Club, Lego mania. • Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Wednesday, Sept. 30, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos in Español. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. 24 hour Service 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2:45 p.m. — Movie at the library, rated PG. • Thursday, Sept. 24, 10:15 a.m. — Pre- school storytime (2.5 to 5 years). • Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10:15 a.m. — Tales for tots (story time for babies and tod- dlers). — 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. Pick up & Drop Off 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). — WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 • 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. • Brew and BS — 7 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Free. Bring your own brew — beer, coffee, tea, cider, wine. Moderated discussions on topics of religion and science. 503-831-5593. — THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 • 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. • 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. — FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 • 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. • Bunco — 5:30 p.m., Redgate Vineyard, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence. Benefits Independence Downtown Asso- ciation. Tickets: $15, available at Ash Creek Animal Clinic, Curves, Umpqua Bank. • Oregon Poet Laureate Peter Sears — 6:30 p.m., Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St., Dallas. Sears will read from his poet- ry and discuss the role of poet laureate. 503-623-2633. — SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 • 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 mental health care for uninsured and underinsured. Held on the first and fourth Saturday of the month. 503-990-8772. • Young Eagles Flight Rally — 8:30 a.m. to noon, Independ- ence State Airport, 4905 Airport Road, Independence. Free flights for youths aged 8 to 17. www.eaa292.org. • Open House at Polk No. 1 — 1 to 4 p.m., Polk County Fire District No. 1 Station 90, 1800 Monmouth St., Independence. Free. District personnel will present a variety of activities. 503- 838-1510. • Hearts and Wines Scholarship fundraiser — Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for appetizers, Eola Hills Wine Cellars, 501 S. Pacific Highway W. (99W), Rickreall. $25. Hosted by Dallas FFA Alumni. 971-241-9157 or 503-838-6003. • Prayer Around the Cross — 5:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 320 SE Fir Villa Road, Dallas. Prayer, scripture, singing, si- lence, lighting of candles and quiet reflection. 503-623-2233. — SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 • Last Sunday at River Gallery — 2 to 4 p.m., River Gallery, 184 S. Main St., Independence. Reception to honor corner and window focus artists. Free. 503-838-6171. • Jubilee Service — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel, 628 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. Come enjoy old-time hymns and bluegrass. Hand clapping and loud singing is encouraged. 503-831-1074. — MONDAY, SEPT. 28 • 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., Central High School band room, 1530 Monmouth St., In- dependence. Local orchestra for beginning through intermedi- ate musicians. Meets every Monday. Players of all levels wel- come. $25 monthly fee to cover expenses. 503-838-4884. — TUESDAY, SEPT. 29 • James2 Community Kitchen Meal — 4:30 to 6 p.m., St. Philip Catholic Church, 825 SW Mill St., Dallas. Free; everyone welcome. 503-623-8429. — WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30 • 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. • Yoga in the Hopyard — 6 p.m., Rogue Farms Micro Hopy- ard, 3590 Wigrich Road, Independence. Offered on the last Wednesday of every month. Free; bring your own yoga mat. 503-838-9813. • 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. • Brew and BS — 7 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Free. Bring your own brew — beer, coffee, tea, cider, wine. Moderated discussions on topics of religion and science. 503-831-5593. The Polk County Itemizer-Observer — Your community newspaper.
