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Polk County Living 8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • October 14, 2015 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Downtown Greeter Fundraiser slated for Thursday The Monmouth Senior Center will host its next soup and pie fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. This is a fun time for the center and the community, with the old favorites — chicken noodle, vegetable beef, clam chowder and vegetarian. Pies are all homemade with fruit. Polk County says no to cream pies. Volunteers are needed. For more information: 503-838-5678. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Old-time fiddlers to perform in Falls City The Oregon Old Time Fiddlers will perform a ben- efit concert at the Falls City Methodist Church, at the corner of North Main Street and First Avenue, at 1 p.m. on Saturday. The concert is free. A do- nation cookie sale will be held. Contributions are wel- c o m e d . Pro c e e d s h e l p maintain the historic church, built in 1892. Turkey shoot is Titus 3 fundraiser Titus 3 House Turkey Shoot will be Oct. 24 at the Independence Elk’s Gun Club. Proceeds from the event will benefit and sup- port Titus 3 House. Registration and conti- nental breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. that morning. Prizes include a long gun giveaway, Astoria salmon guided fishing trip, turkey, hams and much more. For more additional in- formation contact: Jody at 503-932-2167 or at Face- book/Titus3House. Wagner collecting ‘Food for Fines’ Wagner Community Li- brary in Falls City, 111 N. JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer Downtown newest resident, an unnamed, but popular rooster, was brought to Dallas by Some Things owner Mike Berkes as “something fun for downtown.” Formerly from Joseph, the rooster has been the subject of curiosity since taking its place outside the store. Main, is extending “Food for Fines” through the month of November. In a competition with the school district, the library will be offering $1 off late fines for each food item, hoping to collect as many items as possible. The food collected will benefit local food banks. For more information, 503-787-3521, ext. 319. Wine, cheese tasting downtown Downtown Trends and Treasures consignment boutique will host a wine and cheese tasting from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday at the store, 142 Pacific Ave., Mon- mouth. The event is free and open to the public. A draw- ing will be held for a wine and cheese basket. For more information: 503-838-1445. Monmouth park breaking ground Celebrate the com- mencement of the largest park project in Monmouth’s history at the Main Street Park Amphitheater ground- breaking ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the am- phitheater site. Construction improve- ments have already begun, such as getting the ground ready for the new bath- rooms, removal of trees, and selling and relocating the little green house that was on the property. For more information: 503-751-0147. Library features art of mother and son The Dallas Public Li- brary’s October art display will feature the work of mother and son pair Nancy and Nathaniel Kurz. The twosome work to- gether to create watercol- ors, functional pottery and ceramic art. Their work can be found at the library’s art wall and display case. The library is located at 950 Main St. in Dallas. For more information: 503-623- 2633. LIBRARY CALENDAR Book Club, “Body in the Woods” by April Henry. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. • 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Wednesday, Oct. 14, 5:30 p.m. — Cuen- tos in Español. • Thursday, Oct. 15, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club. • Tuesday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m. — Fall Fun Club, pirate party. • Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Wednesday, Oct. 21, 5:30 p.m. — Cuen- tos in Español. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Thursday, Oct. 15, 10:15 a.m. — Pre- school storytime (2.5 to 5 years). • Friday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. — Little builders (babies-preschool) • Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10:15 a.m. — Tales for tots (story time for babies and toddlers). — 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. 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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, OCT. 14 • Willamette Valley Food Assistance Program Food Bank — 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., 888 Monmouth Cutof Road, Building E, Dallas. Weekly distribution for eligible community members. 503-831-5634. • Polk County Republican Women — 11:30 a.m., Oak Knoll Golf Course, 6335 Highway 22, Independence. No-host lunch available; everyone welcome. 503-623-5759. • Indoor Play Park — 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, First Presbyterian Church, 879 SW Levens St., Dallas. For children ages infant to pre-K, and conversation time for parents. 503-623-3397. • Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce Lunch Forum — Noon, Independence Grill, 154 S. Main St., In- dependence. Lunch prices start at $7. 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. • 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, cofee, tea, cider, wine. Moderated discussions on topics of religion and science. 503-831-5593. • Senior meals, Dallas — 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, LaCreole Manor, 204 SW Walnut St., Dallas. Free, but $3 dona- tion suggested. Reservations required. 503-623-6232. • Senior meals, Monmouth — 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Free, but $3 donation suggested. Reservations required. 503- 838-2084. — THURSDAY, OCT. 15 • 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 (Jeferson 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, Polk County Museum, 560 Paciic Highway South (99W), Rickreall. Free. www.micc-or.org or call 503-838-4268. • 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. • Hymn sing-along — 6:30 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Sing hymns with others. 503-838- 5678. — FRIDAY, OCT. 16 • 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. • 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. — SATURDAY, OCT. 17 • 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, OCT. 18 • Dallas Wingdingers RC Flying Club Indoor Fly — 1 to 3 p.m., Whitworth Elementary School gym, 1151 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. 503-623-7288. — MONDAY, OCT. 19 • Central Lions Club — Noon, Independence Elks Lodge 1950 Dining Room, 289 S. Main St., Independence. 503-606- 2150. • Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon — 11:30 a.m., The Majestic, 962 SE Main St., Dallas. Cost: $12. 503-623- 2564. • American Red Cross Blood Donation Drive — 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 879 SW Levens St., Dallas. 1- 800-733-2767. • 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. • Dallas Indoor Park open house — 10 a.m. to noon, Presby- terian Church, 879 SW Levens St., Dallas. Free. Discover the in- door playground. 503-571-1595. — TUESDAY, OCT. 20 • 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. • Dallas Wingdingers RC Flying Club — 7 p.m., Whitworth Elementary School library, 1151 SE Miller Ave., Dallas.. 503-623- 7288. • Polk County Coin Club — 7 p.m., Monmouth Senior Cen- ter, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. 503-362-9123. Continued on page 9A
