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Polk County Living 8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 13, 2016 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Dallas Library shows ‘Ant-man’ Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St., Dallas, will host a teen movie event with a showing of superhero film based on Marvel Comics’ “Ant-man.” The event is open to teens in seventh through 12th grade. The doors open Saturday at 5:20 p.m. Admission is free and the movie is rated PG-13. For more information: 503-623-2633. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Cannon Gallery features stories The Dan and Gail Can- non Gallery of Art will host an exhibition of “Story time: Contemporary Urban Narratives” now through Feb. 5. Art is by Len Davis and Roll Hardy. The gallery is at Western Oregon University, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., and is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. For more information: boothp@wou.edu. Hamersly to host public reception WOU SMITH FINE ARTS/ Itemizer-Observer Ten Strings and a Goat Skin Western Oregon will host a public reception for its winter exhibits at Hamersly Library Wednesday (today) from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Exhibits include “Guilty About Not Being Guilty” from Garima Thakur, which examines the paradoxes of growing up as a daughter in India; paintings by Chi Wang, an associate profes- sor of art at Changzhou University in China; and “American Folklife,” a look at the traditions the com- munity has made and local organizations that add to campus and community folklife. Light refreshments will be served. Itemizer-Observer staff report MONMOUTH — Mem- bers of Ten Strings And A Goat Skin, a bilingual band hailing from Prince Edward Island, Canada, are having the time of their lives as a tradition- al/folk/fusion trio. They are recent winners of the 2015 East Coast Music Association’s award for World Music Recording of the Year, multiple nomi- nees for the 2013 Canadi- an Folk Music Awards, and East Coast Music Awards and Music PEI Awards. Weaving the music of the Irish, Acadian, Fran- cophone and Maritime cultures and their original creations with modern and world rhythms, Ten Strings And A Goat Skin have created a fiery, con- tagious and unique sound that has them in demand Spanish class for community begins Dallas High School Span- ish teacher Kurt Woolner is offering a free 10-week Spanish course for teachers and community members starting on Thursday. Aimed at developing flu- ency, the course uses the Te a c h i n g P r o f i c i e n c y through Reading and Story- telling method, music and other activities to help peo- ple understand and speak Spanish. Classes are held Thurs- If You Go … Who: Ten Strings and a Goat Skin What: Part of the 2015-16 Western Ore- gon University Smith Fine Arts Series. When: January 15, 7:30 p.m. Where: Rice Audito- rium, WOU, corner of Knox and Powell, Mon- mouth Admission: Adults, $25 in advance, $28 at the door; students, $11. For more informa- tion: Call 503-838-8333; w w w. w o u . e d u / s f a ; send an email to fin- eart@wou.edu. and touring extensively throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. Jesse, Rowen and Caleb days from 6 to 8 p.m. at DHS, 1250 SE Holman Ave., room 125. No specific level of profi- highly respect the tradi- tions of the music they play, but are riding the wave that is redefining the roots of that music. Their original material main- tains solid traditional ele- ments but explores rich world flavors and textures. The results have been de- scribed as intoxicating and refreshing. From humble begin- nings came the music of Ten Strings And A Goat Skin, with a first perform- ance at a community fundraiser to paint the local parish church in Rustico, PEI. Not having a band name to introduce the boys, a family friend took stock of the instru- ments and suggested the name that has served them well. They’ve never looked back, and the church got painted. ciency is required. Space is limited, so if you are inter- ested, email kurt.wool- ner@dsd2.org. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Wednesday, Jan. 13, 4 p.m. — Paws to Read (read to the dog) with Davos. • Thursday, Jan. 14, 11:15 a.m. — Story time. • Thursday, Jan. 14, 2:30 — Lego building. • Friday, Jan. 15, 5:30 p.m. — Teen Movie, “Ant-man.” • Monday, Jan. 18, — Martin Luther King Jr. Day, closed. • Tuesday, Jan. 19, 11:15 a.m. — Morning story time. • Tuesday, Jan. 19, 3:30 p.m. — Afternoon story time. • Wednesday, Jan. 20, 3:45 p.m. — Teen Advisory Board meeting. • Wednesday, Jan. 20, 4:45 p.m. — Teen Book Club, help make book selections for 2016. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m. — Fami- ly story time. • Wednesday, Jan. 13, 5:30 p.m. — Cuen- tos in Español. • Thursday, Jan. 14, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club for kids (irst grade and older). • Thursday, Jan. 14, 1 p.m. — Community ESL. • Thursday, Jan. 14, 6 p.m. — Mystery Book Club (“Death in a Strange County,” by Donna Leon). • Tuesday, Jan. 19, 4 p.m. — Winter Fun Club (Lego Mania). Matinees are all shows before 6pm. New pricing for matinees are: Adult $7.25 Children $6.75 • Senior $7.00 Pricing does not reflect 3D showings. (12:20 2:40 5:00) (12:00 2:20 4:45) (12:15 2:35 4:50) (12:00 3:05) 7:20 7:15 7:10 6:10 9:45 9:35 9:20 9:15 Saturday, Jan. 30, 2 to 5 pm Independence Elks Lodge (12:20 3:25) (12:05 3:15) (12:25 4:00) (12:25 2:45 5:05) 6:30 6:25 7:30 7:25 9:30 9:25 • Live Entertainment by Ed Desmarteau at 4 pm FREE performance donations benefit American Cancer Society • Register to be part of the June 4-5, 2016 Relay • Prize drawings, light snacks, beverages • Information on the event • Education on Cancer Services & Cancer Prevention • Luminaria Ceremony • Participants encouraged to bring 1 or 2 (2-4 oz) cans of food for Relay Luminaria bags. Contributions go to the Salem Cancer Institute and pet food going to local animal shelter Monday January 18 DADDY’S HOME (Digital) (PG13) RIDE ALONG 2 (Digital) (PG13) NORM OF THE NORTH (Digital) (PG) THE REVENANT (Digital) (R) STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (Digital 2D) (PG13) 13 HOURS (Digital) (R) THE HATEFUL EIGHT (Digital) (R) THE FOREST (Digital) (PG13) (12:20 2:40 5:00) (12:00 2:20 4:45) (12:15 2:35 4:50) (12:00 3:05) 7:20 7:15 7:10 6:10 (12:20 3:25) (12:05 3:15) (12:25 4:00) (12:25 2:45 5:05) 6:30 6:25 7:30 7:25 Tuesday - Thursday Jan 19 - Jan 21 DADDY’S HOME (Digital) (PG13) RIDE ALONG 2 (Digital) (PG13) NORM OF THE NORTH (Digital) (PG) THE REVENANT (Digital) (R) STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (Digital 2D) (PG13) 13 HOURS (Digital) (R) THE HATEFUL EIGHT (Digital) (R) THE FOREST (Digital) (PG13) Polk County 2016 Relay For Life Kick-Off Friday - Sunday Jan 15 - Jan 17 DADDY’S HOME (Digital) (PG13) RIDE ALONG 2 (Digital) (PG13) NORM OF THE NORTH (Digital) (PG) THE REVENANT (Digital) (R) STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (Digital 2D) (PG13) 13 HOURS (Digital) (R) THE HATEFUL EIGHT (Digital) (R) THE FOREST (Digital) (PG13) • Wednesday, Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m. — Fami- ly story time. • Wednesday, Jan. 20, 5:30 p.m. — Cuen- tos in Español. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Friday, Jan. 15, 10 a.m. — Little builders club (infant to preschool). • Tuesday, Jan. 19, 10:15 a.m. — Tales for Tots. — 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. (2:40 5:00) (4:45) (2:35 4:50) (3:05) 7:20 7:15 7:10 6:10 (3:25) (3:15) (4:00) (2:45 5:05) 6:30 6:25 7:30 7:25 9:45 Relay For Life of Polk County June 4-5, 2016 Riverview Park, Independence For information contact: 2015relayfor lifepc@gmail.com 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. 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. • Polk County Republican Women — 11:30 a.m., Oak Knoll Golf Course, 6335 Highway 22, Independence. No-host lunch available; everyone welcome. 503-623-5759. • Free Blood Pressure Check Clinic — 2 to 3 p.m., West Val- ley Hospital (surgery admitting area), 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. 503-623-7323. • Monmouth Senior Center Music Jam — 6:30 p.m., Mon- mouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Open to the public; musicians of all types welcome. 503-838-5678. • Monmouth-Independence Chamber Forum — 6:30 p.m., Werner University Center, Paciic Room, Western Oregon Univer- sity. Annual state of the cities address. Free parking in lots F and H. www.micc-or.org. • Cofee and Conversation — 10:15 a.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Sponsored by American Disabled Veterans. Cofee and doughnuts. Veteran’s advocate available. 503-838-5678. • Dallas American Legion Post No. 20 — 7 p.m., Academy Building, Room 108, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. 503-831-3971. • 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 12:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, First Presbyterian Church, 879 SW Levens St., Dallas. Drop-ins welcome. For ages infant through pre-K with parent. Free, but donations accepted. 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. • Positive Aging — 10 to 11 a.m. Dallas Senior Center, 955 SE Jeferson St., Dallas. Explore proactive aging in this presentation and discussion series led by Sandra Larson & George Furniss. Drop-ins welcome. Free. 503-623-8554 — THURSDAY, JAN. 14 • 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. • Young Professionals Networking — 5:30 to 7 p.m., Veal Bikes Plus, 155 Main St., Monmouth. After-hours social event for Polk County young professionals, aged 21-45. 503-623-2564. • Independence Downtown Association — 8 a.m., Inde- pendence Grill, 154 S. Main St., Independence. Monthly meet- ing for business people in Independence. marilyn@minetiber.com. — FRIDAY, JAN. 15 • 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. • Family Building Blocks Independence play group — 10 a.m., St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1275 E St., Independence. Play group for children and families. Activities and snacks provided. Free. RSVP, 503-363-3057. • 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. • American Red Cross Blood Drive — 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 320 Fir Villa Road, Dallas. All blood types needed. www.redcrossblood.org. — SUNDAY, JAN. 17 • Dallas Wingdingers RC Flying Club Indoor Fly — 1 to 3 p.m., Whitworth Elementary School gym, 1151 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. 503-623-7288. — MONDAY, JAN. 18 • Central Lions Club — Noon, Independence Elks Lodge 1950 Dining Room, 289 S. Main St., Independence. 503-606- 2150. • Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon — 11:30 a.m., The Majestic, 962 SE Main St., Dallas. Cost: $12. 503-623- 2564. • Polk County Battle Buddies — 6 to 8 p.m., West Valley Hospital Conference Room, 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. 503- 480-6254. • 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. 19 • 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. • Dallas Wingdingers RC Flying Club — 7 p.m., Whitworth Elementary School library, 1151 SE Miller Ave., Dallas.. 503-623- 7288. • Polk County Coin Club — 7 p.m., Monmouth Senior Cen- ter, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. 503-362-9123. • Family Building Blocks Dallas play group — 10 a.m., Academy Building, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. Suite 216. Play group for children and families. Activities and snacks provided. Free. RSVP, 503-877-8473. Continued on page 9A
