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Polk County Living 8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • June 15, 2016 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Climbing high MICC to hold hop and beer mixer The Monmouth-Indepen- dence Chamber of Com- merce and Visitors Center will hold an afternoon of networking, hops and beer Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Rogue Farms. The event begins with an abbreviated tour followed by samples at Chatoe Rogue courtesy of Rogue Farms. Afterwards, the event shifts to Arena Sports Bar and Grill in downtown Inde- pendence for light refresh- ments and additional Rogue beers available for purchase. Rogue Farms is located at 3590 Wigrich Road, Inde- pendence. Arena is located at 174 Main St., Independence. For more information or to register: www.micc- or.org. 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). Community party at FEFC Saturday Faith Evangelical Church, 2290 E. Ellendale Ave., Dallas will host a community party Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. EOScene, a bluegrass band, will give a free con- cert. EOScene has per- formed at several venues, including the Pendleton Round-up, the Oregon Blue- grass Association’s memorial gospel show in Portland and will perform at festivals in Idaho and Montana later this summer. Complimentary pie will also be offered. For more information: 503-623-8034. Airport to host appreciation day Dallas Airport, 1833 SE Miller Road, will host its an- nual Airport Appreciation Day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flight demonstra- tions, flight opportunities for all ages and a history of Card Park/Dallas Airport will be available. There will also be raffles and food. There is no cost to attend. WV Hospice offers day of free training Willamette Valley Hos- pice, 1015 Third St. NW, West Salem, will hold a free training day Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a lunch break around noon. Volunteers may not need to attend the entire session depending on their interest. Volunteers ages 12 and older are asked to explore opportunities available at t h e n o n p r o f i t a g e n c y. Those aged 12 to 16 may provide office support or assist with special events. Volunteers aged 16 and older may help with office JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer Katie Dufner and Presliegh Dodds climb the National Guard’s rock wall on June 7 at the city of Dallas’ Tuesday on the Square event downtown, the first of four the city will host. support or patient care, in- cluding reading, running errands or providing com- panionship. Respite volun- teers give a break to family caregivers and are particu- larly needed in all areas of Polk County. Schedules are flexible. For more information: 503-588-3600 or online at www.wvh.org. Fearless 5K hits Dallas on Saturday The Fearless 5K will start Saturday at 10 a.m. at Dallas City Park (Levens Street side). Cost is $15 for children ages 12 and younger and $25 for all others. There is a group rate of $75 for four or more from the same house- hold. All proceeds from the run w i l l g o t ow a r d G r a c e Church’s high school Philip- pines mission team. A raffle for a Traeger Pro- Tailgater grill will also be of- fered. Grace Community offers Bible school Grace Community Church, 598 E. Ellendale, Ave., Dal- las, will offer Vacation Bible school June 27-July 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $10 for one to two kids and $15 for three or more in the same house- hold. The school is open to kids entering preschool through fifth grade. The theme this year is Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the light of the world. Register online at www.graceindallas.org. Dallas Lions to hold fundraiser Tuesday Ugo’s Pizza, 967 Main St., Dallas, will hold a fundraiser for Dallas Lions Club Tues- day from 4 to 8 p.m. All of the proceeds will go toward community service projects including school vision screenings, eye exams and glasses, hearing aids, flags for first graders and scholar- ships. Kester to speak at PCHM meeting The Polk County Histori- cal Museum, at the south end of the parking area of the Polk County Fair- g ro u n d s, w i l l h o l d i t s monthly meeting Saturday at 1:30 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public. Wes Kester, whose family has been in the bee business in Polk County for more than 70 years, will speak about a different aspect of the bee business — bees wax. For more information: 503-623-6251. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Wednesday, June 15, 11:30 a.m. — Reptile Man. • Wednesday, June 15, 3:45 p.m. — Teen Advisory Board Meeting. Wednesday, June 15, 4:30 p.m. — Teen Book Club. • Thursday, June 16, 11:15 a.m. — Chil- dren’s story time. • Thursday, June 16, 2:30 p.m. — Lego Building. • Thursday, June 16, 5 p.m. — Adult col- oring night. • Friday, June 17, 5:30 p.m. — Get your geek on. Cos-play gaming night, including internet gaming, Magic the Gathering and more. • Tuesday, June 21, 10:30 a.m. — Sign, Sign and Playtime! Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers focused on developing early literacy skills. • Tuesday, June 21, 11:45 a.m. — Morn- ing children’s story time. 24 hour Service • Tuesday, June 21, 3:30 p.m. — After- noon Children’s story time. • Wednesday, June 22, 11:30 a.m. — Jugglemania. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, June 15, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Wednesday, June 15, 3 p.m. — Reptile man (at Riverview Park). • Thursday, June 16, 3 p.m. — Let the Games Begin. • Friday, June 17, 3 p.m. — Gear Up! Tie- dye T-shirts. • Tuesday, June 21, 4:30 p.m. — Chess club. • Tuesday, June 21, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Español. • Wednesday, June 22, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Wednesday, June 22, 3 p.m. — Jug- gling. — Pick up & Drop Off MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Wednesday, June 15, 5:30 p.m. — Burgerville Family Literacy night. • Thursday, June 16, 10:15 a.m. — Fun Thursday (PreK-8 years old). • Friday, June 17, 10:15 a.m. — Friday Tot Time (Active music little ones love). • Friday, June 17, 2 p.m. — Friday Movies (Zootopia). • Tuesday, June 21, 2 p.m. — Comedian Angel Ocasio. • Wednesday, June 22, 2 p.m. — Wacky Wednesdays (9-12). Game day. — 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. Music from the Redgate Winery & Fieldhouse Fri. June 17, 6-9 PM featuring Ted Vaughn Blues Band $5.00 cover Must be 21 • Food Available Tasting fees & glasses of wine $5.00 8175 Buena Vista Road Independence • 503-428-7115 • www.redgatevineyard.com Reduce, Reuse and Recycle for a better future! — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 • 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. • 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. — THURSDAY, JUNE 16 • 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. • 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. • 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. Free dinner served. 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. • Monmouth/Independence Chamber of Commerce Mixer — 3:30 p.m., Rogue Farms, 3590 Wigrich Road, Independence. Will travel to Arena Sports Bar after. • 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. — FRIDAY, JUNE 17 • 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. — SATURDAY, JUNE 18 • 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, JUNE 19 • 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, JUNE 20 • Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon — 11:30 a.m., The Majestic, 962 SE Main St., Dallas. Cost: $12. 503-623- 2564. • Willamette Valley New Horizons Orchestra — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St. S., Mon- mouth. Local orchestra for beginning through intermediate musicians. Meets every Monday. Players of all levels welcome. $25 monthly fee to cover expenses. 503-838-4884. — TUESDAY, JUNE 21 • Family Building Blocks Dallas play group — 10 a.m., Academy 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 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 activ- ities aimed at losing weight. Open to anyone. First meeting is free. Continued on page 9A
