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Polk County Living 8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 6, 2016 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK BodyVox to perform at Rice COMMUNITY CALENDAR WOU SMITH FINE ARTS/ Itemizer-Observer BodyVox, currently in its 17th season, has toured extensively throughout the U.S. as well as Canada, Mexico, Eu‐ rope, Japan, and India. Based in Portland, and founded by Emmy Award‐winning choreographers Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland, BodyVox has developed eight award winning films, 20 evening length shows and three operas, featuring nearly 200 original dances. We have three different productions available year‐round and include out‐ reach in all of our touring. Relief printmaking at Ash Creek class Pentacle presents ‘Mary Poppins’ The Ash Creek Arts Center will present relief printmak- ing at its Second Saturday Art Class from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Independ- ence Women’s Club building, 340 Third St., Independence. Children and their parents are welcome to come to this free class. Draw on a printing block, ink it, press it to a paper surface and see your design appear in reverse. Registration is not required. For more information: www.ashcreekarts.org. The Pentacle Theatre and The Compton Family Foun- dation present Disney and Ca m e ro n Ma c k i n t o s h’s “Mary Poppins.” The show will be a limited engagement at Central High School as a fundraiser. Cur- tain is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tick- ets are $20 for adults and $15 for those 17 and younger. Free tech courses at United Methodist Free technology courses will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 8 at Dal- l a s Un i t e d M e t h o d i s t Church, 565 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas. The courses will be held each Friday. The courses are open to anyone with a device. Contact Leanna and Dean Deters to participate. Call or text: 503-831-3303 or 971- 208-8142, or email dlde- ters@msn.com. Pedee club member to speak at potluck Pam Burkhalter, from Pedee Women’s Club, will speak at the Monmouth Senior Center monthly potluck at noon on Friday at the center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. The Pedee Women’s Club sends six to eight packages to deployed military mem- bers every month, makes and donates youth quilts for children in need, makes lap quilts for veterans at the hospitals in Oregon, and more. Bring a main dish, salad or dessert to share, as well as table service. For more information: 503-838-5678. PCLA hosts Jan. 16 annual meeting The Polk County Live- stock Association will host its annual meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 at the Polk County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 520 S. Pacific High- way W., Rickreall, in the Arts and Crafts Building. A catered dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Katie Fast, of Oregonians for Food and Shelter, will be the guest speaker. Cost for the dinner is $15. RSVP by Saturday. PCLA is the association that organizes and sponsors through the market com- mittee the Livestock Market Auction during the Polk County Fair, and events prior to the fair, including weigh-ins, educational sem- inars and workshops, and the livestock breed award at the county fair for each specie. PCLA yearly membership is $20. For more information: Pat Letsch, luckylrnch@aol.com. Painting party at Arena Sports Bar Party While You Paint will host an event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Arena Sports Bar & Grill, 174 S. Main St., Independence. Local artists will guide participants through a step- by-step featured painting. All supplies for the painting are included, as well as the first beverage. Cost is $37. Old-time squares at Guthrie Park Guthrie Park Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway, will host its monthly Second Saturday Old-Time Square Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. on Satur- day. Cost is $5 per person or $15 for a family of four or more. Children 12 and younger are free. No experience is neces- sary to participate in old- time squares, big circles, longway sets or waltzes, as all dances are taught. The caller will be Truman Price. Live music will be by Cash & Company. For more information: Sally, 503-623-0809. State of the Cities slated for Jan. 13 The annual State of the Cities address will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Western Oregon Universi- ty’s Werner Center in the Co- lumbia Room. Addresses will feature Mayor John Oberst, of Mon- mouth, and Mayor John McArdle, of Independence. Both mayors will share re- marks on successes from 2015 and what is coming up in 2016. Parking in lots H or F will not require a permit for this event. Register at www.micc- or.org for this free event. Dallas Library shows ‘Minions’ Ready to see the misad- ventures of Kevin, Stuart, and Bob as they search for the perfect evil overlord. Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St., will show the fami- ly-friendly animated movie about the little yellow and pill-shaped creatures, “Min- ions” on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The movie is rated PG and is free. For more information: 503-623-2633 Indy library to host ancestry workshop The Independence Public Library, 175 Monmouth St., will host a workshop about www.ancestry.com on Satur- day from 9 to 10 a.m. People will learn how to use the genealogy resource for free at the library. There is no cost to attend, and it is open to people of all ages. For more information: 503-838-1811. THURSDAY, JAN. 7 • 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. — Yoga studio hosts community event FRIDAY, JAN. 8 • 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. • Take Of Pounds Sensibly Club Meeting — 9:45 to 11 a.m. Church of Christ, 127 Heley St. N., Monmouth. First meeting is free. 503-930-7936. • Pentacle Theatre presents “Mary Poppins” — 7:30 p.m., Central High School auditorium, 1500 Monmouth St., Inde- pendence. $20 for adults and $15 for those 17 and younger. • Community technology course — 10 to 11:30 a.m., Dallas United Methodist Church, 565 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas. Free. Leanna at 971-208-8142 or Dean at dldeters@msn.com. — Dallas Yoga & Balance Studio will hold its third do- nation-based community yoga practice session on Saturday at 11 a.m. Instructors Dawn Spires and Amy Sledge will teach a combined yoga and guided meditation practice at the studio, allowing participants to give back to our local community. All donations will go to Sable House and can in- clude any of the following: personal products — Q-tips and deodorant; cleaning supplies — dish washer de- tergent, laundry soap, laun- dry stain remover, fabric sof- tener and 409 or Simple Green; baby items — dia- pers, baby wipes, bottles and pacifiers; and paper products — toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, and Kleenex. You can also donate cash. For more information: 503-999-8016. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. • 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Wednesday, Jan. 6, 4 p.m. — Paws to Read (read to the dog) with Bella. • Thursday, Jan. 7, 11:15 a.m. — Story time. • Thursday, Jan. 7, noon — Adult book discussion. • Thursday, Jan. 7, 2:30 p.m. — Lego Building. • Saturday, Jan. 9, 3:30 p.m. — Kids and family movie, “Minions.” • Tuesday, Jan. 12, 11:15 a.m. — Morn- ing story time. • Tuesday, Jan. 12, 3:30 p.m. — After- noon story time. • Wednesday, Jan. 13, 4 p.m. — Paws to Read (read to the dog) with Davos. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • 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 Espanol. • Thursday, Jan. 7, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club for kids (irst grade and older). • Thursday, Jan. 7, 1 p.m. — Community ESL. • S a t u rd a y, J a n . 9 , 9 a . m . — ancestry.com workshop. • Tuesday, Jan. 12, 4 p.m. — Winter Fun Club (family movie, “Hotel Transylvania 2”). HUGE Sale Ends Jan. 16th! Heartstrings Florist & Artisans 137 SW Court St, Dallas • 503-831-1410 www.heartstringsflorist.com Mon-Fri 9-5 • Sat 9-3 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, 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. 503-551-7687 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. • 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. — • Wednesday, Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m. — Fam- ily story time. • Wednesday, Jan. 13, 5:30 p.m. — Cuen- tos in Espanol. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • 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. SATURDAY, JAN. 9 • Guthrie Park Country Dance — 7 to 10 p.m., Guthrie Park Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway, Dallas. Admis- sion: $5 per person; $15 immediate family rate; children 12 and under free. 503-623-0809. • Donation Yoga — 11 a.m. to noon, Dallas Yoga and Balance Studio, 115 SE Court St., Dallas. Bring a few personal, laundry, cleaning or baby products or cash to donate to Sable House. 503-999-8016. • Pentacle Theatre presents “Mary Poppins” — Matinee at 2 p.m., evening show at 7:30 p.m., Central High School auditori- um, 1500 Monmouth St., Independence. $20 for adults and $15 for those 17 and younger. — SUNDAY, JAN. 10 • Buell Grange Breakfast — 8 to 11 a.m., Buell Grange Hall, 5970 Mill Creek Road, just of Highway 22 northwest of Dallas. $6. 503-623-8462 or 503-843-4703. • Pentacle Theatre presents “Mary Poppins” — 2 p.m., Cen- tral High School auditorium, 1500 Monmouth St., Independ- ence. $20 for adults and $15 for those 17 and younger. — MONDAY, JAN. 11 • 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. 12 • 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, JAN. 13 • 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
