Polk County News
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • March 23, 2016 11A
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
Trail markers
WVH volunteers to
host fundraiser
West Valley Hospital Vol-
unteers will host its Books R
Fun sale on March 30 from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. The fundraiser
will offer books, gifts and toys
at 30 to 70 percent off retail
prices. The sale will be held in
the main conference room.
Proceeds from the
fundraiser are used for the
scholarship fund that bene-
fits Polk County high school
seniors wishing to pursue a
medical-related field.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Dallas Garden Club
to meet Monday
The Dallas Garden Club
will hold its monthly meet-
ing Monday at 6:30 p.m. at
the Evangelical Bible
Church, 1175 SE Howe St.,
Dallas. The meeting will be
held in the Builders Room.
To p i c s w i l l i n c l u d e a
demonstration on how to
create a container garden
from an old bird bath that
no longer holds water.
Membership is open to
the public. Visitors are wel-
come.
For more information:
Gaye Stewart, 503-510-4370.
Sunrise service at
Spring Valley Church
Spring Valley Church at
Zena will host an Easter
sunrise service at 6:30 a.m.
on Easter Sunday at the
building on Brush College
Road near the junction with
Zena Road.
Light refreshments will be
served afterward.
For more information:
503-623-5770.
Community Calendar is a listing of upcoming events
taking 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).
JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer
Lane Shetterly reads the new Rickreall Creek Trail System map Friday after the ribbon
cutting for the three signs installed at crossings on Main and Levens streets and LaCreole
Drive. Fundraising for the signs was part of a Ford Family Foundation leadership class.
from 9 to 10 a.m. with $8 ad-
mission.
More than 100 sales ta-
bles will feature dolls of all
types, doll related items,
doll furniture, miniatures,
bears and toys.
The club donates proceeds
to local community groups,
Marion-Polk Food Share, the
Humane Society and the
Union Gospel Mission.
Sales tables are available
for $35.
For more information: Ar-
leta, 503-581-1206.
Annual doll show
takes center stage Calmlee’s to host
The 34th annual Doll
book club meeting
Show and Sale will be from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Satur-
day at the Polk County Fair-
grounds & Event Center,
520 S. Pacific Highway
(99W), Rickreall.
The show, sponsored by
the Wagon Wheeler Doller
Doll Club, costs $5 general
admission. Children 10
years and younger are free.
An early-bird presale is
Calmlee’s Bookstore, 147
SE Court St., Dallas, will
have a book club meeting
on Saturday at 7 p.m. to dis-
cuss the book, “Tuck Ever-
lasting,” by Natalie Babbitt.
In April, the discussion
will be about “The Giver,” by
Loise Lowry.
For more information:
503-623-3025.
Winery to hold
‘adult Easter hunt’
Chateau Bianca, 17485
Highway 22, Dallas, is host-
ing an Easter egg hunt for
adults in its tasting room on
Sunday. Hidden eggs will
have special prizes inside.
The tasting room is open
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information:
5 0 3 - 6 2 3 - 6 1 8 1 o r w w w.
chateaubianca.com.
Easter Brunch at
Left Coast Cellars
Left Coast Cellars will
host an Easter brunch from
noon to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday
at the winery, 4225 N. Pacific
Highway (99W), Rickreall.
Brunch will be served
family-style in the barrel
room of the winery. Learn
about what winemakers call
“the angel’s share.”
Brunch will feature wines
and wood-fired leg of lamb.
Cost is $55. Seating is limited.
RSVP or for more ques-
tions: 503-831-4916 exten-
sion 0.
Alzheimer’s class
looks at disease
Living with Alzheimer’s
mid-stage is a comprehen-
sive class about the disease.
The class is from 12:30 to
4:30 p.m. on Monday and is
limited to 20 to 30 people.
It is an overview of the
Alzheimer’s journey, as well
as some care giving and
communication tips for
people who have
Alzheimer’s, and some infor-
mation about what to ex-
pect in the late stage.
The class is about three
hours and considered an ed-
ucation program.
The class is free.
Professionals may receive
continuing education cred-
its.
Sign up by calling the
Monmouth Senior Center at
503-838-5678.
LIBRARY CALENDAR
DALLAS
950 Main St.
503-623-2633
www.ci.dallas.or.us/library
• Wednesday, March 23, 4 p.m. — Paws
to Read (Read to the dog) with Davos.
• Thursday, March 24, 11:15 a.m. — Chil-
dren’s story time.
• Thursday, March 24, 2:30 p.m. — Lego
Building.
• Tuesday, March 29, 11:15 a.m. —
Morning children’s story time.
• Tuesday, March 29, 3:30 p.m. — After-
noon children’s story time.
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INDEPENDENCE
175 Monmouth St.
503-838-1811
www.ci.independence.or.us/library
• Wednesday, March 23, 10:30 a.m. —
Family story time.
• Wednesday, March 23, 5:30 p.m. —
Cuentos in Español.
• Thursday, March 24, 4:30 p.m. — Chess
club.
• Thursday, March 24, 1 p.m. — Commu-
nity ESL.
• Friday, March 25, 3 p.m. — Family
movie: The Good Dinosaur.
• Wednesday, March 30, 10:30 a.m. —
Family story time.
• Wednesday, March 30, 5:30 p.m. —
Cuentos in Español.
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MONMOUTH
168 S. Ecols St.
503-751-0182
www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library
• Wednesday, March 23, 2 p.m. — Red
Yarn Folksongs and Puppet Show.
• Thursday, March 24, 2 p.m. — Movie,
rated PG.
• Tuesday, March 29, 10:15 a.m. — Tales
for Tots.
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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.
Your local library:
a great place to spend
some time.
FIX OUR STREETS
TO SEE WHY, VISIT
www.citizensforabetterdallas.com
You’re Invited
Third Annual
Survivor Dinner & Celebration
hosted by Eola Hills Winery
sponsored by Relay For Life of Polk County
& Team Perrydale
Saturday, April 2
at Eola Hills Wine Cellars
501 S. Pacific Highway 99W, Rickreall
5:30 ~ Doors open, Meet & Mingle
6:15 to 8:00 ~ Dinner with entertainment by Oregon
Spirit, award-winning chorus selected to perform this
December at the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
Every survivor and guest will be guests of honor.
Please join us for an evening of food, fun and festivities.
RSVP your name and the name of one guest to Vicki Bailey at
503-623-5241 or vickibaile@aol.com. RSVPs are encouraged.
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YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
147 SE Court St., Dallas • 503-623-2373
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 24
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 25
• 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.
• Altered Attitudes Alcoholics Anonymous — Noon, Dallas
United Methodist Church, 565 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas. 503-
399-0599.
• The 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 family admitted free). Snacks available for
purchase. 541-223-3261.
• 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.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 26
• Polk Community Free Clinic — 7 to 11 a.m., Trinity Luther-
an Church, 320 SE Fir Villa Road, Dallas. Free medical and men-
tal health care for uninsured and underinsured. Held on the irst
and fourth Saturday of the month. 503-990-8772.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 27
• Last Sunday at River Gallery — 2 to 4 p.m., River Gallery,
184 S. Main St., Independence. Reception to honor corner and
window focus artists. Free. 503-838-6171.
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MONDAY, MARCH 28
• 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.,
Independence. Local orchestra for beginning through interme-
diate musicians. Meets every Monday. Players of all levels wel-
come. $25 monthly fee to cover expenses. 503-838-4884.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 29
• 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, MARCH 30
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.