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Polk County Living 8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • December 2, 2015 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK ’Tis the season Santa train, parade of lights Saturday The Santa train will come to the Independence Cine- ma from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sat- urday. The event, sponsored by the Independence Elks Lodge, Independence Downtown Association, and Friends of the Independence Library, will include gifts and candy for all children younger than 12. Santa will be available for photos. Hot chocolate will be served. The Parade of Lights will be at 5 p.m. starting at First Baptist Church, down Main Street, through downtown Independence, and finishing at the Independence Civic Center. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Annual holiday tree lighting Friday The 48th annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Western Oregon University will be at 6 p.m. on Friday on campus at the giant Sequoia tree near Campbell Hall. The event includes a holi- day parade at 6, followed by indoor programs at 7. A tree decorating contest, pictures with Santa, choir perform- ances by elementary school students and a cookie bake- off are highlights of the evening. Dallas Winterfest hosts Santa Friday Dallas Winterfest will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday on the Courthouse Lawn. The event will feature a visit by Santa Claus, lighting the Christmas tree, caroling, hot cocoa and cookies. Food trucks will be in the area from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Businesses will be open later to accommodate shoppers. The event is sponsored by the Dallas Area Visitors Cen- ter. For more information: 503-623-2564, or www.dalla- soregon.org/Winterfest. Get a IHRC giving tree tag at library A holiday giving tree to benefit the residents of Inde- pendence Health and Reha- bilitation Center will be at the Independence Public Li- brary through Dec. 16. Descriptions of items needed are printed on the decorations on the tree. Visi- tors may select a decoration or two, purchase the items and return them unwrapped to the library front desk. Gifts will be wrapped and delivered to the center for the holiday celebrations. For more information: Liane Moser, 503-838-2240. Gift cards will help deployed soldiers The Oregon National Guard Association is collect- ing gift cards for the neediest families of deployed Oregon National Guard soldiers. Gift cards for groceries, toys, clothing stores or gaso- line greatly help families in need who live all around the state. To help, send gift cards to: Oregon National Guard As- sociation, P.O. Box 14350, Salem OR 97306. Trinity Lutheran to hold concert series Trinity Lutheran Church in Dallas will kick off its De- cember Concert Series Sun- JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer A home of of LaCreole Drive in Dallas shows of holiday decorations. Polk County is hosting several holiday events throughout December. See Page 2A for a roundup of all the festivities. day with “Festival Carolers.” The concert will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Festival Carolers singers, dressed in Victorian cos- tume, will be lead through a series of classic yuletide songs by director Soleveig Holmquist. Cookies will be served fol- lowing the concert. For more information: 503-623-2233. Dallas Library seeks ‘Mitten Tree’ gifts The Mitten Tree at the Dallas Public Library needs your warm donations. Now through Dec. 20, patrons have the opportunity to dec- orate the tree with mittens, scarves and warm hats. Items will be donated to Dal- las Christmas Cheer and the Dallas Resource Center to help those in need. The library also is collect- ing new children’s books — toddler board books, picture books and juvenile chapter books — to donate to Christ- mas Cheer. In addition to mittens and books, the li- brary is a donation site for the Dallas Food Bank. For more information: 503-623-2633. Library to host a ‘Coloring Night’ out Miss coloring books? Dal- las Public Library has just the thing for you: “Coloring Night for Adults” on Thurs- day from 5 to 7 p.m. Coloring has been shown to relieve stress and promote creativity in adults — and guess what else? It’s fun. No supplies are necessary. The library will provide free col- oring pages, colored pencils and pens, and cookies and tea to snack on. For more information: 503-623-2633. ‘Soup Bowl’ dinner, auctions Thursday Dallas High School’s art department is holding its 16th annual Soup Bowl Din- ner, Auction, and Art Show on Thursday. The event will take place in the DHS Forum, with din- ner served between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. A variety of soups will be offered, and they are all you can eat. The soup is free once you buy a hand- crafted ceramic bowl, made by DHS art students, for $10. Diners then can bid on items in the silent auction. All proceeds benefit the art department. For more information: 503-623-8336. Independence or by contact- ing 503-931-6968 or 503- 522-3062. MICC forum hosts Toys for Tots Dallas High School’s FFA program will be selling Christmas trees at the Dallas Rite Aid parking lot, 178 W Ellendale Ave. until Dec. 20. Lot hours are Monday through Friday, 4 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tree prices are: Douglas fir — $3 per foot; Grand fir — $4 per foot; and Noble fir — $5 per foot. For more information: 503-623-8336. The Monmouth-Indepen- dence Chamber of Com- merce December forum will be a chance to assist Toys for Tots in helping ensure fami- lies in Monmouth and Inde- pendence have a happy hol- iday. Participants will help package items for delivery to local families. Attendees are encouraged to bring a toy to donate to the drive. The forum is from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Toys for Tots, 535 G. St., Inde- pendence. For more information: 503-838-4268 or www.micc- or.org. Salem Community Chorus to perform MPCCP share how to care for stray cats Salem Community chorus will perform its annual con- cert of Christmas music on Sunday at Christ Church in Monmouth, 412 Clay St. W., at 3 p.m. Directed by Anna Robin- son, the 60-member choir will perform classics ranging from “Jesu, Joy of Man’s De- siring” to “The Grinch.” Admission is free, but do- nations are welcomed and will benefit Christ Church and choir projects. For more information: 503-838-3777. The Marion Polk Commu- nity Cat Program will host a meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Willamette Humane Society, 4246 Turner Road SE, Salem. Attendees will learn the truth about common myths about community cats, in- cluding hard topics like cats and wildlife, and why Trap Neuter Return is effective to humanely control cat over- population. A tutorial will be given to build a feral cat den, as well as instructions and limited supplies to build a den. Snacks will be provided. For more information: ccc@whs4pets.org, or 503- 585-5900, ext. 313. Dallas FFA selling Christmas trees Help Baby Jacob and his siblings The Independence Elks is hosting a spaghetti dinner and toy drive benefitting Jacob Anderson and his sib- lings Saturday. Christmas Spaghetti Din- n e r Ex t ra va g a n z a i s a fundraiser to assist Jacob, who is battling hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and his family. Dinner is at 5 p.m. and admission is $10. The event will feature a spaghetti and salad dinner with dessert, a 50-50 raffle, Santa raffle and live blues music. People are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for Jacob’s four siblings: a 4-year-old sister, two 8-year-old sisters, and a 12-year-old brother. Tickets can be purchased at the lodge, 289 S. Main St., Eat spaghetti for FCH Mountaineers A spaghetti feed and bingo night will support Falls City High School’s girls basketball team. The event is from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday at the com- munity center in Falls City. There will be bingo, all- you-can-eat spaghetti, salad, bread, and a silent auction. Prices are $5 for adults, $4 for kids aged 5 to 9, $3 for kids 4 and younger, or $25 for a family, which includes parents and kids only. Bingo cards will be 50 cents each or three for $1. The silent auction will end at 5:30. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. • 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, Dec. 3, 11:15 a.m. — Story time. • Thursday, Dec. 3, 1:30 p.m. — Lego building. • Thursday, Dec. 3, 5 p.m. — Adult color- ing night. • Monday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m. — Paws to Read, read to the dog with Percy. • Tuesday, Dec. 8, 11:15 a.m. — Story time. • Tuesday, Dec. 8, 3:30 p.m. — Afternoon story time. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. • 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m. — Fam- ily story time. • Wednesday, Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m. — Cuen- tos in Español. • Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1 p.m. — Scrabble with Betty (adults). • Thursday, Dec. 3, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club (irst grade and older). • Thursday, Dec. 3, 4:30 p.m. — Commu- nity ESL. • Tuesday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m. — Reindeer games and crafts. • Wednesday, Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m. — Fam- ily story time. • Wednesday, Dec. 9, 5:30 p.m. — Cuen- tos in Español. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m. — Builders club (K-5). • Thursday, Dec. 3, 10:15 a.m. — Pre- school storytime (2.5 to 5 years). • Tuesday, Dec. 8, 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. 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, Dec. 2 • 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. • Scrabble with Betty — 1 p.m., Independence Public Li- brary, 175 Monmouth St., Independence. Scrabble games irst Wednesday of every month. Free; refreshments and prizes avail- able. 503-551-7687 or 503-838-1811. • Yarning for Others — 3 to 5 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Knitters and crocheters gather to make clothing and accessories for those in need on the irst Wednesday of every month. 503-689-7222. • 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. — THURSDAY, Dec. 3 • 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. • 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, Dec. 4 • 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. • Take Of Pounds Sensibly Club Meeting — 9:45 to 11 a.m. Church of Christ, 127 Heley St. N., Monmouth. First meeting is free. 541-327-1730. — SATURDAY, Dec. 5 • 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. • Monmouth Senior Center All-You-Can-Eat Community Breakfast — 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Cost: $6, adults; $3, children under 12. 503-838-5678. • 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. • James2 Community Kitchen — Sack Lunch Saturday, pick- up from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dallas United Methodist Church, 565 SE LaCreole Dr., Dallas. Free; everyone welcome. 503-623-8429. — SUNDAY, Dec. 6 • 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. — MONDAY, Dec. 7 • 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, Dec. 8 • Caregivers Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., West Valley Hospital (Quiet Room, entrance through Emergency Depart- ment on Clay Street), 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. Meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Free. 503-831-5593. • 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, Dec. 9 • 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. Continued on page 9A
