Polk County Living
8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • May 18, 2016
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
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Senior Center to
hold Spring Fling
Monmouth Senior Cen-
ter, 180 Warren St. S, will
hold a Spring Fling Tuesday
from 4 to 6 p.m.
Janie Martin, a local Big
Bands performer, will per-
form.
Tickets cost $5 each. Food
will be available.
For more information:
Sue Teal, 503-838-5678.
PC Museum holds
Spring Tea
It’s time to set aside the
cares of the world for a new
tradition: Tea at the Polk
County Museum. The annu-
al, formal tea will be held on
Saturday, at 1:30 p.m.
Tea, savory tea sandwich-
es, scones and sweets will
be served. No program will
be presented, but displays
on the history of tea and
table manners will be fea-
tured at the entrance.
The beauty of a formal
tea offers manners (i.e. pre-
dictable and acceptable be-
havior to friends and new-
comers), beautiful table-
spaces, tasty finger-food
and fragrant tea.
For more information:
503-623-6251.
Discover MI Town
set for Saturday
Discover MI Town will
give people a chance to eat,
drink and shop in down-
town Independence and
Monmouth on Saturday
from noon to 5 p.m. Check-
in will be at the Monmouth-
I n d e p e n d e n c e Fa m i l y
YMCA, 301 S. Main Street,
Independence.
Shuttle service will be
available with drop off/pick
up locations at Riverview
and Main Street parks.
Tickets for the event cost
$10 if ordered by Friday and
$15 the day of the event.
Tickets are available on-
line at www.micc-or.org or
at participating businesses.
Flaming offers
diabetes program
A free six-week workshop
focused on practical skills
for living with diabetes will
be offered Thursday
through June 22 from 1 to
3:30 p.m.
Classes will be held each
Thursday at the Flaming
Medical Center, 1000 SE
Uglow St., Dallas.
The Living Well Program
will teach participants skills
including working with
health care teams, manag-
ing symptoms and medica-
tions, learning how to be ac-
tive and eat well and more.
Class materials include a
course book and CD, and
are provided free of charge.
To register or for more in-
formation: WVP Healthy Au-
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).
SuSAN BArKEr/ for the Itemizer-Observer
A truck driver cut the corner a little too closely on Thursday morning while turning into
a field off Highway 99W, dumping lime onto the bicycle and pedestrian path and block-
ing it for most of the day. The truck and lime were cleaned up before sunset.
thority, 503-587-5129. On-
site registration is also avail-
able.
M-I Clean Up Day
on Saturday
Mo n m o u t h - In d e p e n -
dence will hold a clean-up
day Saturday from 9 a.m. to
2 p.m.
The refuse collection site
will be located at Riverview
Park in downtown Inde-
pendence. Cost is $10 per
load for dropping debris for
Monmouth and Independ-
ence residents and $12 for
Polk County residents.
Items accepted include
trash, wood, metals, yard
debris, tires, empty propane
tanks, appliances and car
batteries.
Items not accepted in-
clude paint, computers, mi-
crowaves, chemicals,
household garbage, fuel and
televisions.
Independence residents
unable to deliver their de-
bris due to physical limita-
tions may contact the Inde-
pendence Police Depart-
ment at 503-838-1214 by
Friday. Monmouth residents
may contact Monmouth
Public Works at 503-838-
2173 by Friday.
For more information, or
to volunteer for the event:
503-838-1214.
WOU author to
share from book
Western Oregon profes-
sor, fisherman and author
Henry Hughes will share ex-
cerpts from his latest books,
“Bunch of Animals” and
“Back Seat with Fish: A
Man’s Adventures in Angling
and Romance,” Thursday at
4:30 p.m. at the River
Gallery, 184 S. Main St., In-
dependence.
Hughes will also talk
about art, life, fishing and
humor. Refreshments will
be available.
For more information:
503-838-6171.
Dallas Garden Club
to hold meeting
Dallas Garden Club will
hold its monthly meeting
Monday at 6:30 p.m. The
meeting will be held in the
Builders Room at the Evan-
gelical Bible Church, 1175
SE Howe St., (enter through
the breezeway on the Miller
Street side).
Darlene Gowen, an Ore-
gon State University Master
Gardner from Independ-
ence, will speak on prepar-
ing, planting and raising a
successful vegetable garden.
Club membership is open
to men and women. Visitors
are always welcome.
For more information:
Mike Stewart, 503-510-3293.
Author to visit
Kunke Art Studio
Jeri Houle, the author of
“Jeri Houle: My Story of
Courage and Hope Fighting
Blood Cancer,” will hold a
book signing at Tom Kunke
Art Studio, 357 Main St., in
Dallas.
The book follows Houle’s
life from diagnosis to remis-
sion.
Houle is a graduate of
Dallas High School. The
signing will be from 4:30 to
7 p.m. on Thursday.
For more information:
971-409-7686.
Grace Baptist to
hold chili cook-off
Grace Baptist Church,
1855 E. Ellendale Ave., Dal-
las, will host a chili cook-off,
mystery play and dessert
auction Friday at 6 p.m.
Chefs will compete for
Best Chili, Hottest Chili and
the people’s choice award.
Dinner will include the
chili of your choice, corn-
bread and salad.
While dining, folks can
enjoy a play called, “The
Door.”
After dinner, guests can
bid on desserts. All pro-
ceeds will support church
efforts.
A suggested $5 donation
is requested.
For more information:
Pastor Russ Hilsinger, 503-
623-4858.
Dallas Library hosts
coloring night
Thursday Dallas Public
Library is holding adult col-
oring night from 5 to 7 p.m.
with designs created by cir-
culation aide David Wales.
The library will provide
coloring sheets and materi-
als and refreshments to
complement the relaxing
activity and conversation.
Participants will be sur-
veyed to see if the monthly
event should continue
through the summer or take
a break in July and August
and resume in the fall.
For more information:
503-623-2633.
LIBRARY CALENDAR
DALLAS
950 Main St. • 503-623-2633
www.ci.dallas.or.us/library
• Wednesday, May 18. 3:45 p.m. — Teen
Advisory Board Meeting.
• Wednesday, May 18, 4:45 p.m. — Teen
Book Club.
• Thursday, May 19, 11:15 a.m. — Chil-
dren’s story time.
• Thursday, May 19, 2:30 p.m. — Lego
Building.
• Tuesday, May 24, 11:45 a.m. — Morn-
ing children’s story time.
• Tuesday, May 24, 4 p.m. — Afternoon
Children’s story time.
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INDEPENDENCE
175 Monmouth St.
24 hour
Service
503-838-1811
www.ci.independence.or.us/library
• Wednesday, May 18, 10:30 a.m. —
Family story time.
• Wednesday, May 18, 5:30 p.m. — Burg-
erville Literacy Night.
• Thursday, May 19, 4:30 p.m. — Chess
club.
• Friday, May 20, 3:30 p.m. — Cuentos
en Español.
• Saturday, May 21, 3 p.m. — Teen
Crafts: Make beaded earrings with Kay
Bates. For children ages 12 and older.
• Wednesday, May 25, 10:30 a.m. —
Family story time.
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MONMOUTH
168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182
www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library
• Thursday, May 19, 10:15 a.m. — Pre-
school Storytime.
• Friday, May 20, 10 a.m. — Celebrate
Public Works Week. Building activities and
a special visit from public works.
• Tuesday, May 24, 10:15 a.m. — Tales
for Tots Storytime.
• Wednesday, May 25, 10 a.m. — Games
for kids.
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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.
Pick up &
Drop Off
Visit our website, www.polkio.com
for local news, sports and community events.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
• 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.
• 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.
• Day-2-Day Diabetes Support Group — 3 to 4 p.m., West
Valley Hospital (main conference room inside main entrance),
525 SE Washington St., Dallas. 503-623-7323.
• Bingo at the Farm — 6:30 p.m., rogue Farms Hopyard,
3590 Wigrich road, Independence. All ages welcome. Free;
food and beverages available for purchase. 503-838-9813.
• 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.
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THURSDAY, MAY 19
• 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.
• Dallas Lions Club — 11:30 a.m., Hong Kong restaurant,
325 Main St., Dallas. Everyone welcome. 503-931-9860.
• 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.
• Hymn sing-along — 6:30 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center,
180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Sing hymns with others. 503-838-
5678.
• Veterans Night at the Elks — 6:30 p.m., Independence Elks
Lodge Post 1950, 289 S. Main St., Independence. Different or-
ganization presents about services offered to veterans. Bunko
upstairs for families.
• Dallas Senior Writing Group — 10 a.m. to noon, Dallas
Senior Center, 955 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. For all seniors who
love to write. Free. 503-623-9616.
• American Legion Women’s Auxiliary — 7 p.m., Academy
Building, room 108, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. 503-420-4021.
• Radio Operators Association of Dallas (ROADS) — 7 p.m.,
Polk County Courthouse (Jefferson Street entrance), 850 Main
St., Dallas. Organization for amateur radio operators; public wel-
come. 503-881-5836.
• 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.
• Adult Coloring Night — 5 to 7 p.m., Dallas Public Library,
950 Main St., Dallas. Coloring sheets and materials and refresh-
ments provided. 503-623-2633.
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FRIDAY, MAY 20
• 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.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive — 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.,
Trinity Lutheran Church, 320 Fir Villa road, Dallas. www.red-
crossblood.org.
• 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.
• Blugrass 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, MAY 21
• 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.
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MONDAY , MAY 23
• Central Lions Club — Noon, Independence Elks Lodge
1950 Dining room, 289 S. Main St., Independence. 503-606-
2150.
• 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.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive — 12:30 to 6 p.m., First
Baptist Church, 1505 Monmouth St., Independence. www.red-
crossblood.org.
• 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.
• Dallas Garden Club monthly meeting — 6:30 p.m., the
Builders room at the Evangelical Bible Church, 1175 SE Howe
St. 503-510-3293.
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TUESDAY, MAY 24
• 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.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive — 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Werner university Center, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth.
www.redcrossblood.org.
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