Polk County Living
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • April 13, 2016 7A
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
Going for a run
Pow Wow returns
to WOU Saturday
Western Oregon Universi-
ty will host the 23rd annual
Pow Wow Saturday from
noon to midnight at the Pa-
cific Room in Werner Uni-
versity Center.
There is no cost to attend.
All ages are welcome.
The first grand entry will
take place at noon. Second
grand entry is scheduled for
7 p.m. There will be a dinner
break from 5 to 7 p.m. Free
dinner will be provided.
For more information:
503-838-8403.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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).
Board holds Arbor
Day celebration
The Monmouth Tree Ad-
visory Board will hold an
Arbor Day Celebration at
Main Street Park Saturday at
9 a.m. Monmouth will be
recognized for 14 years as a
Tree City USA. After the
presentation, volunteers will
plant 25 new trees in two lo-
cations: Jackson Street East
and Monmouth Avenue
South. Volunteers are need-
ed to help with the tree
planting.
For more information:
Mark Fancey, 503-751-0147.
Gem and Mineral
Show ready to rock
The Gem and Mineral
Show hits the Polk County
Fairgrounds Friday through
Sunday.
Admission is $2 for adults.
Children 12 and younger are
free.
The show runs from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and
Saturday and from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
A kids treasure hunt will
be held Saturday at 1 p.m.
An oral auction is scheduled
for Sunday at 2 p.m.
For more information:
www.business.dallasore-
gon.org/events/details/gem
-mineral-show-1748.
Montessori to host
free book event
Monmouth Montessori
School, 1140 Main St. E.,
Monmouth, will host a free
book event Saturday from 10
a.m. to noon. Everyone who
attends will leave with a free
book. There will be books
for adults and children of all
ages. First book is free. Addi-
tional books may be pur-
chased with cans of food for
a food drive or a donation to
the school.
There will also be a kid’s
craft table, homemade crafts
for sale and a spinning prize
wheel.
For more information:
503-838-6478.
Free tutoring for
middle schoolers
Free tutoring for middle
school and high school stu-
dents will be available every
Thursday at “Hotdogs,
Hoops and Homework” at
the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, 1401 SW
13th St., Dallas.
Help for homework, chili
dogs for eating and a basket-
ball court to shoot some
GREG LOCKE/ for the Itemizer-Observer
Runners take part in the Dragon Run on Saturday morning. Organizers said 437 people
participated in the runs, which ranged in length from a quarter mile to 3.1 miles. The
race had 32 sponsors. Money raised from the event will go to the Dallas Education Fund.
hoops after will be available
from 5 to 8 p.m. There is no
charge.
For more information:
Nona Springer, 503-917-
9822.
various annuals. Money
raised from the fundraiser
will support youth wrestling
in Dallas.
For information: Misti,
misti.lind@gmail.com.
Master Gardeners
to host meeting
Senior Center to
host Victorian Tea
Polk County Master Gar-
deners will hold its meeting
Wednesday (today) at 7 p.m.
at Trinity Lutheran Church,
320 SE Fir Villa Road, Dallas.
The meeting is free and
open to the public.
Al Shay, landscape de-
signer, teacher and overseer
of the Oak Creek Center
project at Oregon State Uni-
versity, will be the presenter.
Shay focuses on expanding
people’s understanding of
how plants impact lives
every day.
Refreshments will be
served, and door prizes are
available.
For more information:
503-623-8395.
Monmouth Senior Center
will host a Victorian Tea on
April 20. Tickets are avail-
able now. Serving times are
noon and 2:30 p.m.
The event highlights
models form the senior cen-
ter. Tea and finger foods will
be served.
Proceeds from the event
benefits the Friends of the
Monmouth Senior Center,
general fund.
Bluegrass Music
Jam set for Friday
The monthly Bluegrass
Music Jam will be held Fri-
day from 7 to 10 p.m. in the
Community Building at
Faith Evangelical Free
Church, 2290 E. Ellendale
Ave., Dallas.
There is no charge to at-
tend. All are welcome to lis-
ten or participate. Bluegrass
instruments only.
For more information:
Steve, 503-399-6114.
Youth wrestling to
sell flower baskets
Dallas Mat Club and
LaCreole Middle School
wrestling will sell hanging
flower baskets throughout
April to be delivered in time
for Mother’s Day.
The fundraiser offers 10-
or 12-inch hanging flower
baskets with geraniums and
Historical Society
to host open house
The Polk County Histori-
cal Society will host an
open house at the Histori-
cal Harrison and Emily
Brunk farm home, 5705
Salem-Dallas Highway NW,
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. The event is part of the
Bl o s s o m Dr i v e, w h i c h
chooses a variety of places
to visit in the West Salem
and Eola Hills area.
The Brunk House is the
first stop on the drive. The
1861 two-story home is
filled with original furnish-
ings. Informative tours and
cherry desserts will be avail-
able.
For more information:
Polk County Museum, 503-
623-6251.
Dallas artist Rupp
featured at library
T h e w o rk o f a c r y l i c
painter and Dallas resident
Jim Rupp will be showcased
through April at the Dallas
Public Library, 950 Main St.,
Dallas.
He paints on a multitude
of surfaces ranging from
canvas to wood. His subject
matter is also varied. His
paintings include farm
scenes, natural landscapes,
and birds. Many of his
paintings are for sale, as well
as prints and cards he has
made from his paintings. A
portion of proceeds from
sales will be donated to the
library. Ask library staff for
assistance to buy a piece.
For more information:
503-623-2633.
Vintage video game
consoles on display
The Dallas Public Library
collections case will display
a selection of vintage video
game consoles through
April. David Wales provided
the unique collection, which
he started compiling about
three years ago.
His collections includes
35 consoles, hundreds of
game guides, games and ac-
cessories.
The items on display in-
clude a 1980 Mattel Intellivi-
sion, 1975 SuperPong, 1989
Gameboy with printer, and a
1979 Magnavox Odyssey2.
For more information:
503-623-2633.
Satirical musical
Friday at Pentacle
Pentacle Theatre will
stage “Urinetown: The Musi-
cal” from Friday to May 7.
The show is a satirical
look at power, capitalism,
bureaucracy, populism and
politics — and the musical
as a theatrical form — when
a 20-year drought causes a
terrible water shortage,
making private toilets un-
thinkable for the town’s resi-
dents.
The unconventional show
features music by Mark
Hollmann, lyrics by Holl-
mann and Greg Kotis, based
on a book by Kotis.
For more information or
to buy tickets, go to
http://pentacletheatre.org.
LIBRARY CALENDAR
DALLAS
950 Main St. • 503-623-2633
www.ci.dallas.or.us/library
• Thursday, April 14, 11:15 a.m. — Chil-
dren’s story time.
• Thursday, April 14, 2:30 p.m. — Lego
Building.
• Saturday, April 16, 3:30 p.m. — Chil-
dren’s movie.
• Tuesday, April 19, 11:15 a.m. — Morn-
ing children’s story time.
• Tuesday, April 19, 3:30 p.m. — After-
noon children’s story time.
• Wednesday, April 20, 3:45 p.m. — Teen
Advisory Board Meeting.
• Wednesday, April 20, 4:45 p.m. — Teen
Book Club.
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INDEPENDENCE
175 Monmouth St. • 503-838-1811
www.ci.independence.or.us/library
• Wednesday, April 13, 10:30 a.m. —
Family story time.
• Thursday, April 14, 1 p.m. — Commu-
nity ESL.
• Thursday, April 14, 4:30 p.m. — Chess
club.
• Thursday, April 14, 6 p.m. — Mystery
Book Club (“Crocodile on the Sandbank”).
• Friday, April 15, 3:30 p.m. — Cueñtos
en Español.
• Tuesday, April 19, 4 p.m. — Spring Fun
Club.
• Wednesday, April 20, 10:30 a.m. —
Family story time.
• Wednesday, April 20, 5:30 p.m. —
Burgerville Literacy Night.
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MONMOUTH
168 S. Ecols St.
Itemizer-Observer
503-751-0182
www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library
• Wednesday, April 13, 3 p.m. — Popular
Beverly Cleary movie. Rated G.
• Thursday, April 14, 10:15 a.m. — Pre-
school Storytime.
• Friday, April 15, 10 a.m. — Little
Builders Club.
• Tuesday, April 19, 10:15 a.m. — Tales
for Tots Storytime.
• Wednesday, April 20, 5:30 p.m. —
Burgerville Family Literacy Night.
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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.
Visit our website, www.polkio.com
for local news, sports
and community events.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13
• 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.
• 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.
• Willamette Valley Food Assistance Program Food Bank
— 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., 888 Monmouth Cutoff Road, Building E, Dal-
las. Weekly distribution for eligible community members. 503-
831-5634.
• Free Blood Pressure Check Clinic — 2 to 3 p.m., West Valley
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 Warren St. S, Monmouth. Open to the
public; musicians of all types welcome. 503-838-5678.
• Brew and BS: The Old Testament — 7 p.m., St. Thomas
Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. A lecture series on
the Old Testament. Bring brew of choice — coffee, tea, chai, beer,
wine, cider. 435-503-4304.
• Dallas American Legion Post No. 20 — 7 p.m., Academy
Building, Room 108, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. 503-831-3971.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 14
• Independence Downtown Association — 8 a.m., Inde-
pendence Grill, 154 S. Main St., Independence. A meeting of busi-
ness people regarding the vitality of Independence and its down-
town area. 503-580-8525.
• Dementia Support Group — 9:30 a.m., Monmouth Senior
Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. A group for people coping
with a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. 503-838-5678.
• Monmouth-Independence Rotary Club — Noon, First Bap-
tist Church, 1505 Monmouth St., Independence. Visiting Rotari-
ans, 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.
• Young Professionals Networking — 5:30 to 7 p.m., Busi-
ness crawl, Meet at First American Title, then Michaela, Stylz. Af-
terward, the group will go to Harvest CrossFit. After-hours social
event for Polk County young professionals, aged 21-45. 503-623-
2564, Gage Martin. Or MacLarin Jones, 509-859-3779.
• Hotdogs, Hoops and Homework — 5:30 to 8 p.m., The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1401 SW 13th St., Dal-
las. Free tutoring for middle school and high school students.
Food will be provided and a basketball court for shooting hoops
after. 503-917-9822.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 15
• Gem and Mineral Show — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Polk County Fair-
grounds, 520 S. Pacific Hwy. W, Rickreall. Also open Saturday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admis-
sion is $2 for adults. Children under 12 are admitted for free.
www.business.dallasoregon.org/events/details/gem-mineral-
show-1748.
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly Club Meeting — 9:45 to 11 a.m.,
Church of Christ, 127 Heffley St. N., Monmouth. First meeting is
free. 503-930-7936.
• 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.
• Altered Attitudes Alcoholics Anonymous — Noon, Dallas
United Methodist Church, 565 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas. 503-399-
0599.
• Guthrie Park Acoustic Music Jam Session — 6:30 to 10
p.m., Guthrie Park Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley High-
way, Dallas. Free (donations accepted). 503-623-0809.
• Bluegrass Music Jam — 7 to 10 p.m., Faith Evangelical Free
Church, community building, 2290 E. Ellendale Ave., Dallas. Free.
Bluegrass instruments only. 503-399-6114.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 16
• The Original Independence Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to 2
p.m., Umpqua Bank parking lot, 302 S. Main St., Independence.
503-881-9950.
• Independence Riverview Market — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. 503-
910-8193.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 17
• Dallas Wingdingers RC Flying Club Indoor Fly — 1 to 3
p.m., Whitworth Elementary School gym, 1151 SE Miller Ave., Dal-
las. 503-623-7288.
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MONDAY, APRIL 18
• Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon — 11:30
a.m., The Majestic, 962 SE Main St., Dallas. Cost: $12. 503-623-
2564.
• Central Lions Club — Noon, Independence Elks Lodge 1950
Dining Room, 289 S. Main St., Independence. 503-606-2150.
• Red Cross Blood Drive — 12:30 to 6 p.m., First Presbyterian
Church, 879 SW Levens St., Dallas. www.redcrossblood.org.
• Polk County Battle Buddies — 6 to 8 p.m., West Valley Hos-
pital conference room, 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. Support
group for Polk County veterans. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. Free.
503-480-6254.
• Willamette Valley New Horizons Orchestra — 6:30 to 8:30
p.m., Central High School band room, 1530 Monmouth St., Inde-
pendence. Local orchestra for beginning through intermediate
musicians. Meets every Monday. Players of all levels welcome.
$25 monthly fee to cover expenses. 503-838-4884.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 19
• Family Building Blocks Dallas play group — 10 a.m., Acad-
emy Building, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. Suite 216. Play group
for children and families. Activities and snacks provided. Free.
RSVP, 503-877-8473.
• James2 Community Kitchen Meal — 4:30 to 6 p.m., St.
Philip Catholic Church, 825 SW Mill St., Dallas. Free; everyone wel-
come. 503-623-8429.
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Club — 6 to 7 p.m.
weigh-in, 7 to 8 p.m. meeting, First Christian Church basement,
1079 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. Meetings offer programs and activ-
ities aimed at losing weight. Open to anyone. First meeting is
free.
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