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Polk County Living 8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • December 30, 2015 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK COMMUNITY CALENDAR Charging to the basket Lions club to serve free breakfast The Central Lions Club will serve a free breakfast to all seniors and their families on Friday, New Year’s Day, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Monmouth Senior Cen- ter, 180 S. Warren St. Explore proactive aging in Dallas A positive aging series starts at 10 a.m. on Jan. 6 at the Dallas Senior Center, at the back of the Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St. Explore proactive aging in this presentation and dis- cussion series led by Sandy Larson and George Furniss, Presbyterian ministers who have led many senior group discussion and have exten- sive experience working with older adults. Drop-ins are welcome. For more information: 503-623-8554. Humane Society to offer pet specials Start your pet’s year off right by getting your male dog or cat fixed for $20 in January as part of the Willamette Humane Socie- ty’s “Happy Neuter Year” campaign. Unplanned litters create millions of pets with no place to call home. Willamette Humane Society and PetSmart Charities will provide $20 neuter surgeries for male dogs and cats at the humane society’s spay and neuter clinic. For more information or to schedule an appoint- ment: whs4pets.org/clinic, or call 503-480-7729. Master Gardener class begins Jan. 6 The Oregon State Univer- sity Extension Service is now accepting applications for its Polk County Master Gar- dener program. Applications are due Thursday. The classes will run on Wednesdays from Jan. 6 through March 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $100. For more information: 503-623-8395, email alisha. LUKAS EGGEN/Itemizer-Observer Central junior Peter Mason attempts to drive to the basket against Roosevelt on Monday night. Mason scored nine points during the Panthers’ boys basketball team’s 66-51 loss. The setback lowered Central’s record to 4-4 overall. atha@oregonstate.edu, or online at extension.oregon- state.edu, look for the Mas- ter Gardening training link. Flea market at Grange on Sunday The Rickreall Grange Hall will host a flea market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The market will include ven- dors and fresh-baked goods. The kitchen will serve break- fast and lunch, and the model railroad will have an open house. For more information: 503-623-8298. Learn to use your e-reader at library The Independence Public Library will host a drop-in e- reader workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. If you got a new e-reader, library employees will help get you set up to work with the library’s collection. Be sure to know your Adobe ID or Amazon login and bring your library card. To get a li- brary card, bring picture ID to sign up. Dallas Public Library is keeping a list of those inter- ested for an e-reader work- shop and will hold one when the list gets long enough. Monmouth Public Library workers can also as- sist in getting started bor- rowing books electronically. Arts center to display paintings The Ash Creek Arts Center presents: Garden Party: an exhibition of watercolor paintings by Zola Sherwood. The display will be view- able from Jan. 6 through 31 at the Pink House Café, 242 D St., Independence. A reception will be on Jan. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. The pub- lic is invited. Sherwood’s work, often inspired by flowers from her garden, emphasizes exuber- ant colors and forms. Christmas tree recycling Sunday The Dallas Mat Club will hold its annual Christmas tree recycling day on Sunday. Trees can be brought to LaCreole Middle School, lo- cated at 701 SE LaCreole Drive, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Rogue Farms hosts New Year’s sale Rogue Farms Hopyard will kick off its monthly garage sale on New Year’s Eve day, Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the farm, 3590 Wigrich Road NW, In- dependence. The sale includes dis- counts on all things Rogue including cases and kegs of Rogue ales, glassware and merchandise. The sale continues Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information: 503- 838-9813 or kylew@rogue.com. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, Dec. 31, 2:30 p.m. — Lego building. • Friday, Jan. 1 — Closed for New Year’s Day. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. • 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Dec. 30, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Wednesday, Dec. 30, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos in Español. • Thursday, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve — Open 1 to 5 p.m. • Friday, Jan. 1, New Year’s Day — Li- brary closed. • Tuesday, Jan. 5, 6 to 8 p.m. — e-Reader workshop, drop-in. • Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1 p.m. — Scrabble with Betty (adults). • Wednesday, Jan. 6, 10:30 a.m. — Fami- ly story time. • Wednesday, Jan. 6, 5:30 p.m. — Cuen- tos in Español. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2 p.m. — Animat- ed movie, PG. • Thursday, Dec. 31, 10:15 a.m. — Fami- ly-friendly games. • Thursday, Dec. 31 — Closes at 5 p.m. • Friday, Jan. 1 — Closed for New Year’s Day. • Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2:30 p.m. — Builders club (K-5). — 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. EARLY DEADLINES Our office will be CLOSED Friday, Jan. 1 News Department: Social News Wedding, Engagements, Births, etc. ...............................Wed., Dec. 30, 4pm Community Events Business, School, Comm. News ......................Thurs., Dec. 31, Noon General News ...................................................................................Thurs., Dec. 31, Noon Letters to the Editor/Obituaries.......................................................... 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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, DEC. 30 • 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. 435-503-4304. • Painting, Canvas and Cocktails — 7 p.m., The Boondocks, 318 N. Main St. Fall City. All supplies, paint, canvas and instruc- tion provided. No experience necessary. $30, snack and cocktail included. 503-787-2700. • 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. 31 • 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. • Take Of Pounds Sensibly Club Meeting — 10 to 10:30 a.m. Church of Christ, 127 Heley St. N., Monmouth. Weigh-in only. First meeting is free. 503-930-7936. — FRIDAY, JAN. 1, NEW YEAR’S DAY • 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. — SATURDAY, JAN. 2 • 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. — SUNDAY, JAN. 3 • 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, JAN. 4 • 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, JAN. 5 • 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, JAN. 6 • 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. 503-838-1811. • 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. 435-503-4304.