Polk County Living
8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • October 28, 2015
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
Benny Beaver
Art exhibit closing
lecture is Friday
The Cannon Gallery of Art
at Western Oregon Universi-
ty will host a closing lecture
of its exhibit, Black & White
& Read at noon on Friday.
Robert Tomlinson, exhibit
curator and participating
artist, will present the free
lecture.
The exhibit features pho-
tos of women and poems
written in response to those
photos. Poets and photogra-
phers from as far away as
New York and as close as In-
dependence participated in
the exhibit.
For more information:
503-838-8607.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Thursday book sale
benefits local youth
West Valley Hospital Vol-
unteer Services will host a
book sale from 8 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. at the hospital, 525 SE
Washington St., Dallas, in
the main conference room
immediately inside the front
door.
Children’s story books,
cookbooks, general interest
books, New York Times best-
sellers, stationery and scrap-
booking materials, music
collections and gifts for all
ages will be for sale.
Proceeds of this fundrais-
er are used for the scholar-
ship fund, benefiting Polk
County high school seniors
wishing to pursue a medical
related field.
For more information:
503-623-7311.
PCL offers chance
to win game tickets
Partnerships in Commu-
nity Living Inc. will raffle off
tickets to the Civil War,
which is on Nov. 27 at
Autzen Stadium in Eugene.
Two tickets to the game,
brunch for two at Eola Hills
Wine Cellars, and trans-
portation to and from the
game courtesy of Eola Hills
will be raffled off. Raffle tick-
ets are $20 each. Two pack-
ages are available to be
given away.
The drawing will be held
at Arena Sports Bar & Grill in
Independence on Nov. 22 at
1:30 p.m. You do not have to
be present to win. Only 300
JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer
Benny Beaver looks on as Dan Austin, director of Luckiamute Valley Charter Schools,
does pushups during a celebration of the school’s jogathon fundraising. Students raised
more than $8,000 for the event, which beneits school ield trips.
raffle tickets will be sold.
To buy tickets or for more
information: raffle.pclpart-
nership.org.
LWC, WOU to host
Willamette film
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 Wednesday
(today).
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 will show in the
Instructional Technology
Center’s Auditorium Room
211 on the Western Oregon
University’s 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.
WVH to host two
grief workshops
Registration is open for
two workshops Willamette
Valley Hospice is hosting in
November to help those
grieving a loved one during
the holiday season.
Participants will gain
practical ideas and coping
strategies to assist them in
their grief during the season.
Workshop discussions will
offer ideas for planning
ahead, dealing with losses
during the holidays, accept-
ing feelings, and starting
new traditions.
A workshop for adults
only will be offered in Dallas
on Nov. 17 from 2 to 3:30 pm
at West Valley Hospital, 525
SE Washington St., Dallas.
For those adults with chil-
dren ages 5 and older, an ex-
panded workshop with age-
appropriate activities will be
offered in West Salem on
Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon
at the Willamette Valley Hos-
pice administrative offices,
1015 3rd St NW.
Anyone in the community
that has faced loss is wel-
come, but registration is re-
quested by calling the be-
reavement department at
503-588-3600.
Friday Halloween
celebrations
All Halloween events
submitted, as well as a
few special tips for a fun
holiday, can be found on
the Itemizer-Observer Liv-
ing Page, 7A.
Have a safe and happy
weekend.
LIBRARY CALENDAR
DALLAS
950 Main St.
503-623-2633
www.ci.dallas.or.us/library
• Thursday, Oct. 29, 11:15 a.m. — Story
time.
• Thursday, Oct. 29, 2:30 p.m. — Lego
Building.
• Tuesday, Nov. 3, 11:15 a.m. — Story
time.
• Tuesday, Nov. 3, 3:30 p.m. — Puppet
show and folk songs from Red Yarn Pro-
ductions.
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INDEPENDENCE
175 Monmouth St.
503-838-1811
www.ci.independence.or.us/library
• Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m. —
Family story time.
• Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m. — Cuen-
tos in Español.
• Thursday, Oct. 29, 4:30 p.m. — Chess
Club.
• Friday, Oct. 30, 3:30 to 6 p.m. — Hal-
loween Spectacular.
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m. — Fam-
ily story time.
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1 p.m. — Scrabble
with Betty (adults).
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 5:30 p.m. — Cuen-
tos in Español.
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MONMOUTH
168 S. Ecols St.
503-751-0182
www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library
• Thursday, Oct. 29, 10:15 a.m. — Pre-
school storytime (2.5 to 5 years).
• Friday, Oct. 30, 3:30-6 p.m. — Mon-
mouth Downtown Trick-or-Treat Spooktac-
ular.
• Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10:15 a.m. — Tales for
tots (story time for babies and toddlers).
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2:30 p.m. —
Builders club (K-5).
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WAGNER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
111 N. Main St., Falls City
503-787-3521, ext. 319
www.facebook.com/
WagnerCommunityLibrary/timeline
• Saturday, Oct. 31, noon — Halloween-
theme stories and crafts.
LUCKIAMUTE
DOMESTIC WATER
COOPERATIVE
BOARD MEETING
Monday 7:00 p.m.
November 9th
503-838-2075
Location: Business Office
8585 Suver Rd. • Monmouth
When you are grieving a
loved one’s death, the holiday
season can be especially painful.
Our Surviving the Holidays
seminar helps participants prepare
for the holidays and even
discover hope for the future.
Thursday, November 12
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Call today for more information
503-917-1625
Sponsored by
Cross & Crown Ministries
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, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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THURSDAY, OCT. 29
• 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.
• Books are Fun Book Fair — 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., West Valley
Hospital main conference room, 525 SE Washington St., Dallas.
Book sale beneits West Valley Hospital Volunteer Services. 503-
623-7311.
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FRIDAY, OCT. 30
• 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.
• Kingdomfest — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 598 E Ellendale Ave., Dal-
las. Step back in time for a medieval adventure. Includes games,
candy and more. 503-623-4961.
• The Cannon Gallery of Art “Black & White & Read” lec-
ture — Noon, North Monmouth Avenue on the Western Ore-
gon University campus, Monmouth. Robert Tomlinson, exhibit
curator and participating artist, will present the lecture. Free.
503-838-8607.
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SATURDAY, OCT. 31
• 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, NOV. 1
• Polk Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polk County Fair-
grounds, 520 S. Paciic Highway (99W), Rickreall. Admission: $1;
children 12 and younger, free. Early admission from 6 to 9 a.m.
is $5. 503-428-8224.
• From the Heart Community Sing — 1:30 to 3 p.m., St.
Thomas Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Free
singing lessons; all ages are welcome. 503-559-5205.
• Rickreall Grange Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rickreall
Grange Hall, 280 Main St. (99W), Rickreall. Multiple vendors.
Also selling fresh-baked goods. Kitchen serving breakfast and
lunch. 503-623-8289.
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MONDAY, NOV. 2
• 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.
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TUESDAY, NOV. 3
• 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.
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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4
• Veteran’s Chapel and Complimentary Breakfast — 8:15
to 10 a.m., Mid-Valley Christian Academy, 1483 N. 16th St., Mon-
mouth. The school will host a special Veteran’s Chapel service
followed by a complimentary breakfast to honor veterans who
have served and sacriiced. For more information: 503-838-
2818.
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