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Polk County News 10A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • April 27, 2016 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Oregon or bust Music Jam to celebrate movies The Dallas Area Seniors Music Jam will celebrate the music from the movies and stage musicals on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. All area musicians and singers are invited to per- form at the Dallas Senior Center, 955 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. There is no cost to at- tend. Bringing a snack to share at intermission is en- couraged. For more information: Michele Campione, 503- 507-5240. 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). Jane Kirkpatrick to visit Dallas Library Author and motivational speaker Jane Kirkpatrick will visit the Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St., Dal- las, Thursday at 6 p.m. She will present her book, “The Power of Stories in Our Lives.” Kirkpatrick has written 24 novels and five non-fic- tion titles, creating stories from the lives of actual his- torical women or events to tell that inspire. Her works have sold more than a mil- lion copies, won literary awards and has earned a spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. Kirkpatrick will sign books after her presentation. Her books will be available for pur- chase. Grace Church to host conference Grace Church, 598 E. El- lendale, Dallas, will host the IF: Gathering women’s con- ference on Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no cost to at- tend. Walk-ins are welcome. The event will play the digital download of the If: Gathering 2016, originally EMILY MENTZER/ Itemizer-Observer A group of fourth-grade pioneers from Independence Elementary School pack the wheels of their covered wagon into the vehicle. The wheels were lost in a simulated tornado, one of many “fates” suffered by the brave souls who traversed the Oregon Trail on Friday. The trail went from IES down to Riverview Park and back to school. held Feb. 5-6. There are lunches available if pre-or- d e r e d b y We d n e s d a y (today): quiche, $6; half- sandwich, $6; whole sand- wich, $8. To order a lunch or for more information: gccifdal- lasor@gmail.com. Bring a can of food to re- ceive $1 off on Saturday. Free admission with canned food item on Sunday. For more information: PRY626@juno.com. Grange Hall hosts model train show Rickreall Fire will host a pancake breakfast Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rickreall Fire Department at the corner of Highway 99 and Church Street. Breakfast includes pan- cakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and milk. Fire truck rides will also be available. Cost is $6 for adults and Rickreall Grange Hall, 280 Main St., Rickreall, will host the Model Train Swap Meet and Show on Saturday and Sunday. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Cost is $5. Children 12 and younger are free. RFD pancake breakfast Sunday $4 for kids. Children 6 and younger eat free. Adopt-A-Road cleanup day May 7 The Polk County Public Works Department will hold an Adopt-A-Road cleanup day on May 7. Groups that are active members of the program are asked to pick up sup- plies the week before the event. Disposal bags and safety equipment will also be provided at that time. To become a member, applications are available at www.co.polk.or.us. For more information: 503-623-9287. LIBRARY CALENDAR • Thursday, April 28, 4:30 p.m. — Chess club. • Friday, April 29, 3:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Español. • Tuesday, May 3, 4 p.m. — Spring Fun Club — Mother’s Day program. • Wednesday, May 4, 10:30 a.m. — Fam- ily story time — Star Wars theme. • Wednesday, May 4, 1 p.m. — Scrabble with Betty. • Wednesday, May 4, 6 p.m. — Star Wars celebration with Ben Kreger. Costumes en- couraged. • Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m. — “Star Wars: Rogue One” trailer followed by a showing of “Star Wars: A New Hope.” — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Thursday, April 28, 10:15 a.m. — Pre- school Storytime. • Saturday, April 30, 10:30 a.m. — Dia! Celebration: La Musica Es Magica (Music is magic). • Tuesday, May 3, 10:15 a.m. — Tales for Tots Storytime. • Wednesday, May 4, 2:30 p.m. — K-8 Builders Club. — 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. May 5 - Sept. 29 General Vendors 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Food Vendors 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Featuring Growers, Producers & Artisans of the Polk County area & beyond! Live music each week 11 am to 1 pm Cash & Company 1st & 3rd weeks Truman Price 2nd & 4th weeks Confirmed opening day vendors: Akha Farm (6th season); Bermudez Family Farm (7th Season); Black Rock BBQ (New vendor); Critelli Sweets (New vendor); Cryptic Cuisine (New vendor); Edie’s Designs (3rd season); El Pique (6th season); Massage by Ty (New vendor); Mrs. Sew & Sew (New vendor); Geovalue Organics (New vendor); Rosie’s Scottish Goodies (7th season); The Soap Store (3rd season) ; Xiong Garden - Fresh cut flowers (New vendor); City of Dallas (2nd season); Dallas Fire & EMS Sisters Treasures ReImagined (New vendor); www.polkio.com DALLAS 950 Main St. • 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, April 28, 11:15 a.m. — Chil- dren’s story time. • Thursday, April 28, 2:30 p.m. — Lego Building. • Tuesday, May 3, 11:45 a.m. — Morning children’s story time. • Tuesday, May 3, 4 p.m. — Afternoon Children’s story time. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. • 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, April 27, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Thursday, April 28, 1 p.m. — Commu- nity ESL. Seeking: Vendors, Non-Profit Organizations and Sponsors 182 Academy St., Dallas (Corner of Main & Academy) http://www.exploredallasoregon.org/bounty-market.html 503-623-2564 Facebook.com/bountymarket What’s YOUR neighbor up to? Find out in the Itemizer-Observer. You may find your neighbor, your boss, your friend or yourself in the pages of the Pencil us in! www.polkio.com — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 • 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 Cutoff 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. • 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. — THURSDAY, APRIL 28 • 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. • Hotdogs, Hoops and Homework — 5:30 to 8 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1401 SW 13th St., Dallas. Free tutoring for middle school and high school stu- dents. Food will be provided and a basketball court for shoot- ing hoops after. 503-917-9822. • Dallas Area Seniors Music Jam — 6:30 p.m., Dallas Senior Center, 955 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. Theme will be music from movie and stage musicals. 503-507-5240. — FRIDAY, APRIL 29 • 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. • 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. — SATURDAY, APRIL 30 • Model Train Swap Meet and Show — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rickreall Grange Hall, 280 Main St., Rickreall. $5 ($1 off with canned food item). 503-606-0398. • The Original Independence Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Umpqua Bank parking lot, 302 S. Main St., Independ- ence. 503-881-9950. • Independence Riverview Market — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. 503- 910-8193. — SUNDAY, MAY 1 • Polk Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polk County Fair- grounds, 520 S. Pacific Highway (99W), Rickreall. Admission: $1; children 12 and younger, free. Early admission from 6 to 9 a.m. is $5. 503-428-8224. • Model Train Swap Meet and Show — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rickreall Grange Hall, 280 Main St., Rickreall. $5 (Free admission with canned food item). 503-606-0398. • 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. • 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. — MONDAY, MAY 2 • 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. — TUESDAY, MAY 3 • 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 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 activi- ties aimed at losing weight. Open to anyone. First meeting is free. • Overeaters Anonymous — Noon to 1 p.m., Salem Health West Valley, 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. Support group meets in the conference room immediately inside the front doors. — WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 • Monmouth Business Association — 7:30 a.m., Minet, 405 N. Hogan Rd., Monmouth. A meeting of business people, the Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce director, and city officials. 503-751-0147. • Indoor Play Park — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday 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. • 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. • 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. Continued on page 11A
