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Polk County Living 8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • October 21, 2015 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Foundation honors Pennas and Smiths Getting out for the Shake Out The Monmouth-Inde- pendence Community Foundation will honor the lifetime achievements of Joseph and Sally Penna, and James and Jean Smith with an afternoon wine and dessert at 2 on Saturday at Eola Hills Wine Cellars, 501 S. Pacific Highway W. (99W), Rickreall. For more information or to purchase tickets: Marilyn Morton, 503-580-8525, or marilyn@minetfiber.com. COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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). Dallas Library hosts “Teen Read Week” Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St., will host a special movie event this week to celebrate “Teen Read Week.” On Friday, the library will show “Into the Woods,” a movie musical based on well-known fairytales at 5:30 p.m. In addition to the movie, the evening will in- clude cosplay, a snack and a scavenger hunt for teens in grades seventh-12th. Teen Read Week, is a na- tional adolescent literacy initiative created by the Young Adult Library Servic- es Association in 1998. It is held annually in October. For more information: 503-623-2633. JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer Employees and municipal court attendees evacuate Dallas City Hall during Thursday’s Great Shake Out earthquake drill. This is the second year the statewide drill has taken place. Local governments and school districts across the state participated this year. hibiting at the Polk County Fair and the Keizer Art As- sociation. For more information: 503-623-2633. Library features art LWC, WOU to host of local brothers local film “Upriver” The work of brothers Joshua, 15, Stephen, 13 and Noah, 11, will be displayed at the Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St., through the end of the month. The eldest Miller brother, Joshua, began taking draw- ing classes six years ago, specializing in cartoon and realistic art work. Stephen’s art includes acrylic, gouache, mixed media, and colored pencil. His favorite medium is acrylic. Stephen has en- tered his artwork in the Keizer Ar t Association monthly shows and the Polk County Fair. Noah uses colored pencils to do his artwork. He also enjoys ex- The Luckiamute Water- shed Council (LWC) and the Western Oregon University (WOU) Environmental Club is showing “Upriver: A Film for the Willamette” at WOU at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 28. The 60-minute film by Freshwaters Illustrated tells the story of how people from all walks of life are working together to restore the health of the Willamette River. The film is showing in the Instructional Technology Center’s Auditorium Room 211 on the Western Oregon University campus in Mon- mouth, across from the Werner Center. A brief introduction from LWC staff will precede the film, starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. The filmmaker will be on hand to answer ques- tions. Admission is free, open to the public and in- cludes complimentary pop- corn. For more information: www.LuckiamuteLWC.org. Looking for a different twist on sparkling wine? Head to the Three Legged Dog, 250 S. Main St. Inde- pendence from noon to 5 p.m. to enjoy the vineyard’s 2014 Queen Bee Bubbly by the glass, bottle or in the pub’s cocktails. For more information: 503-831-4916. Events introduce sparkling wine Benefit Turkey Shoot is Saturday You can celebrate Cham- pagne Day in the Left Coast Wine Cellars tasting room or at the Three-Legged Dog Pub in Independence on Saturday. At the tasting room, 4225 N Pacific Hwy W, Rickreall, Left Coast will debut its 2011 blanc de noir sparkling wine, made with the same practices used in Cham- pagne, France. The event is from noon to 5 p.m. with a $10 tasting fee. Titus 3 House Turkey Shoot will be Saturday at the Independence Elk’s Gun Club. Proceeds from the event benefit and support Titus 3 House. Registration and conti- nental breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m. Prizes include a long gun giveaway, Astoria salmon guided fishing trip, turkey, hams and more. For more information: Jody at 503-932-2167 or at Facebook/ Titus3House. Explore Monmouth-Independence Saturday By Emily Mentzer The Itemizer-Observer MONMOUTH/INDEPEN- DENCE — Take an afternoon and tour businesses in Mon- mouth and Independence on Saturday from noon to 5. Explore what local estab- lishments have to offer, at the same time, learn about and taste some local wines, all while helping raise money for the Monmouth- Independence Chamber of Commerce. “It is a passport style event, where people will purchase tickets online or buy them the day of, tour businesses and organiza- tions to showcase Mon- mouth and Independence,” said Jean Love, executive di- rector of the chamber. Participating businesses will offer a free giveaway or discount on items pur- chased. “Other area businesses will be guest booths at the sites, so if you don’t have a brick and mortar place, you can participate,” Love said. People may pick up a passport at a starter site in either city. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door. From there, they take a self-guided tour of each site, receiving a stamp as they go. At the end of the tour, par- ticipants may enter their passports into a raffle. A shuttle will pick up and drop off visitors at the two main city parks: Riverview Park in Independence and Main Street Park in Mon- mouth. “A couple years ago we did the crawl, which high- lighted mainly restaurants,” Love said. “We wanted to be able to showcase more than just restaurants.” So far, a Polk County win- ery is inside nearly every par ticipating business. Wineries will offer free tast- ing of their vintages for sale. Love said she hopes the event will raise money for the chamber’s programs and services, but also really open some doors into what Mon- mouth and Independence have to offer. “When you talk to some- one who comes into Mon- mouth and Independence for the first time, they say how cute and quaint it is,” she said. “Well, we want to showcase that.” Discover MI Town Where: Monmouth and Independence, downtown areas. When: Noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Admission: General: $20 in advance, $25 at the door; Western Oregon University students: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Of note: Each participat- ing business will have a giveaway or discount. Four local wineries will provide wine tastings and informa- tion about their wines inside other businesses. A shuttle will provide transportation between the two cities. For more information: www.micc-or.org. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. • 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m. – Paws to Reads, Davos. • Wednesday, Oct. 21, 3:45 p.m. – Teen Advisory Club meeting. • Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4:45 p.m. – Teen Book Club, “Body in the Woods,” by April Henry. • Thursday, Oct. 22, 11:15 a.m. – Story time. • Thursday, Oct. 22, 2:30 p.m. – Lego Building. • Thursday, Oct. 22, 3 to 4:30 p.m. – Fall and Halloween paper crafts. • Friday, Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m. – Teen movie night, “Into the Woods.” • Saturday, Oct. 24, 3:30 p.m. – Kid’s 24 hour Service movie, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meat- balls.” • Tuesday, Oct. 27, 11:15 a.m. – Morning story time. • Tuesday, Oct. 27, 3:30 p.m. – Afternoon story time. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. • 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10:30 a.m. – Fami- ly story time. • Wednesday, Oct. 21, 5:30 p.m. – Cuen- tos in Español. • Thursday, Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m. – Chess Club. • Friday, Oct. 23, 4:30 p.m. – Teens Cook- ing Club, gross grub, spooky treats. • Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m. – Fami- Pick up & Drop Off ly story time. • Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m. – Cuen- tos in Español. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Thursday, Oct. 22, 10:15 a.m. – Pre- school storytime (2.5 to 5 years). • Tuesday, Oct. 27, 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. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21 • 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. • 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. • 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. 22 • 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. • 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. • Cofee meeting with Dallas Schools Superintendent Michelle Johnstone — 9:30 a.m., Dallas Retirement Village, 377 NW Jasper St., Dallas. Bring suggestions, questions or concerns to share. 503-623-5594. — FRIDAY, OCT. 23 • 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 (stafers and providers admitted free). Snacks available for purchase. 503-949-5552. • Cofee meeting with Dallas Schools Superintendent Michelle Johnstone — 8 a.m., McDonald’s, 227 E. Ellendale Ave., Dallas. Bring suggestions, questions or concerns to share. 503-623-5594. — SATURDAY, OCT. 24 • 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 irst and fourth Saturday of the month. 503-990-8772. — SUNDAY, OCT. 25 • 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 Jeferson St., Dallas. Come enjoy old-time hymns and bluegrass. Hand clapping and loud singing is encouraged. 503-831-1074. — MONDAY, OCT. 26 • 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, OCT. 27 • 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. • Take Of Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Club — 6 to 7 p.m. weigh-in, 7 to 8 p.m. meeting, First Christian Church basement, 1079 SE Jeferson St., Dallas. Meetings ofer programs and activ- ities aimed at losing weight. Open to anyone. First meeting is free. — WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 • 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. • Yoga in the Hopyard — 6 p.m., Rogue Farms Micro Hopy- ard, 3590 Wigrich Road, Independence. Ofered 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, cofee, tea, cider, wine. Moderated discussions on topics of religion and science. 503-831-5593. • Luckiamute Watershed Council and Western Oregon University show “Upriver” — 6:30 p.m., Instructional Technol- ogy Center at Western Oregon University, Monmouth. Free showing of the documentary ilm about the efort to restore the Willamette River. www.LuckiamuteLWC.org.
