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Polk County Living 8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • May 11, 2016 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK In remembrance MICC hosts PEP Talks on Tuesday The Monmouth-Inde- pendence Chamber of Commerce will hold PEP Talks: Promoting with a Pur- pose on Paper on Tuesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. The talk will be held at Henry Hill Education Support Center, 750 S. Fifth St., Inde- pendence. Topics will include learn- ing about top marketing tools, review free/low cost tools and understanding the do’s and don’ts when pro- moting your business or or- ganization on paper such as brochures, rack cards and flyers. Pre-registration is re- quired by Monday. Cost is $15 for chamber members and $20 for nonmembers. Cancelations must be re- ceived by noon on Monday or the fee will be charged. For information and to register: www.micc-or.org. Dallas Yoga and Balance offers PiYo Dallas Yoga and Balance Studio, 115 SE Court St., Dallas, will offer PiYo each Tuesday and Thursday throughout the month of May. There is no cost to attend. PiYo is a music-driven workout inspired by the practices of pilates and yoga. The class includes strength and flexibility train- ing, conditioning and dy- namic movement. Students who attend classes regularly can gain benefits including improved strength, flexibili- ty, balance, stress reduction and overall fitness level im- provement. Classes will run from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. For more information: 503-999-8016. Guthrie Park hosts square dance Guthrie Park Community Center will host its second- Saturday old-time square dance from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday at the center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway. The dance is open to all. Live music will be by Cash & Company. The dance will be the last of the season. Dances will resume in September. Cost is $5 per person or $15 for a family of four or more. Children 12 and younger are free. For more information: Sally, 503-623-0809. 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). LukAS EggEN/ Itemizer-Observer Western Oregon University displayed flags on campus in honor of Holocaust Remem- brance Day on May 4. Each flag represented 500 people killed. There were 27,660 flags planted. Johan celebrates Norwegian Day Johan Vineyards, 4285 North Pacific Highway W., Rickreall, will celebrate Nor- wegian Constitution Day on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Viking Soul Food will have lefse wraps. The Scan- dinavian Chorus will sing and two youth dance groups will perform. A wine tasting will also be available. Cost is $5. Sons of Norway members and Scandinavian Heritage Foundation mem- bers will enjoy the tasting for free. For information: Evelyn Moreland, 503-910-3302. For more information: Linda France Martin, 503- 390-3481; online at www.fsodance.com. New exhibit arrives at Kunke studio The Tom Kunke Art Studio and Gallery, 357 Main St., Dallas, will host a new ex- hibit through June 25. Artist Therese Misner will display her “White Sky” se- ries. “These pieces all have a rustic feel and are inspired by old objects and old build- ings around the farm,” Mis- ner said. For more information: 971-409-7686. Dance School to perform Tuesday Stamp Out Hunger set for Saturday The Polk County France School of Dance will hold its semiannual dance perform- ance Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Talmadge Middle School, 51 16th St., Independence. Admission is three cans of food or $3 donation per per- son. All food will benefit the Dallas Food Bank. Cash do- nations will benefit Joan Schmitt’s children’s fund. Students will perform tap, ballet, jazz and hip-hop numbers. New classes begin on June 7. The Marion-Polk Food Share and letter carriers in- vite the public to take part in Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday. To participate, collect nonperishable food items and leave them in a bag near your mailbox on Saturday. A letter carrier or volunteer will pick up the donation. All donated food stays in the community where it was collected. More than 95,000 pounds of food were collect- ed in Marion and Polk coun- ties in 2015. Among the most “want- ed” foods include shelf-sta- ble milk, high protein foods (canned meats, canned or dry beans, etc.), canned fruits and vegetables, whole- grain items, soups and 100 percent vegetable or fruit juice. Donations can also be taken to any post office through May 18. Dallas Post Office is not participating. Local law officers to graduate basic Three local law enforce- ment officers will be part of the 356th Basic Police Class graduates. The class is a 16-week se- ries by the Oregon Depart- ment of Public Safety Stan- dards and Training and in- cludes topics such as sur- vival skills, firearms, emer- gency vehicle operations, ethics, cultural diversity and more. Local officers who will graduate are Officer Alaster Graham (Monmouth Police Department), Deputy Sheriff Michael Smith (Polk County Sheriff’s Office) and Officer Jill Thissell (Independence Police Department). A graduation ceremony will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Oregon Public Safety Academy, 4190 Aumsville Highway SE, Salem. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, May 12, 11:15 a.m. — Chil- dren’s story time. • Thursday, May 12, 2:30 p.m. — Lego Building. • Tuesday, May 17, 11:45 a.m. — Morn- ing children’s story time. • Tuesday, May 17, 4 p.m. — Afternoon Children’s story time. • Wednesday, May 18. 3:45 p.m. — Teen Advisory Board Meeting. • Wednesday, May 18, 4:45 p.m. — Teen Book Club. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, May 11, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Thursday, May 12, 4:30 p.m. — Chess club. • Thursday, May 12, 6 p.m. — Mystery Book Club – “A Morbid Taste for Bones” by Ellis Peters. • Friday, May 13, 3:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Español. • Tuesday, May 17, 4 p.m. — Spring Fun Club – Officer Indy Day. • Wednesday, May 18, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Wednesday, May 18, 5:30 p.m. — Burg- erville Literacy Night. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Tuesday, May 10, 10:15 a.m. — Tales for Tots Storytime. • Thursday, May 12, 10:15 a.m. — Pre- school Storytime. • Friday, May 13, 11 a.m. — Little Builders. • Tuesday, May 17, 10:15 a.m. — Tales for Tots Storytime. — 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. Monmouth~Independence Rotary Club STRAWBERRY SALE From the same club that has been doing this for over 25 years. 30 lb. Container of Fresh Oregon-Grown Strawberries $ 50 Yummy, stemmed,washed, sliced, ready to eat, freeze or cook. DEADLINE TO ORDER JUNE 1 PICKUP: INDEPENDENCE, DALLAS, or CORVALLIS To place your order email: strawberry@mirotaryclub.org or call: 503-838-6687 www.mirotaryclub.org Please leave your phone or email. We will notify you when they’re ready. TO BENEFIT ROTARY YOUTH PROGRAMS The Itemizer-Observer Your community news source — WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 • 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. • Gentle Tai Chi Stand or Sit — 11 a.m. to noon, Dallas Aquatic Center, 1005 SE Lacreole Drive, Dallas. Free. Slow body movements for improved balance, agility, flexibility and medi- tation. 503-623-9715. • 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, Dallas. Weekly distribution for eligible community members. 503-831-5634. • 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. • 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. — THURSDAY, MAY 12 • Independence Downtown Association — 8 a.m., Inde- pendence grill, 154 S. Main St., Independence. A meeting of business people regarding the vitality of Independence and its downtown area. 503-580-8525. • 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. • Polk County Bounty Market — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Academy Building lawn, on the corner of Main and Academy streets, Dal- las. 503-623-2564. • 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. • Young Professionals Networking — 5:30 to 7: p.m., Cross- Fit kiowa, 150 C Street, Independence. 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., 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. • Luckiamute Watershed Council Monthly Meeting — 7 to 9 p.m., Luckiamute State Natural Park Area park office, 8989 NW Buena Vista Road, Albany. www.luckimuateLWC.org. — FRIDAY, MAY 13 • 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. • 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 (staffers and family admitted free). Snacks available for purchase. 541-223-3261. • 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, MAY 14 • Donation Yoga — 11 a.m. to noon, Dallas Yoga and Bal- ance Studio, 115 SE Court St., Dallas. Bring a few cans of food or cash to donate to the food bank. 503-999-8016. • 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 younger free. 503-623-0809. • 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 15 • 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, MAY 16 • Gentle Tai Chi Stand or Sit — 11 a.m. to noon, Dallas Aquatic Center, 1005 SE Lacreole Dr., Dallas. Free. Slow body movements for improved balance, agility, flexibility and medi- tation. 503-623-9715. • 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. • Polk County Battle Buddies support group — 6 to 8 p.m., West Valley Hospital 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., 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. Continued on page 9A
