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Polk County Living 8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • June 29, 2016 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Dallas Downtown hosts trivia night Kazoo concert in Monmouth Dallas Downtown Associ- ation will host a special triv- ia night Wednesday (today) at 6 p.m. at Pressed Coffee and Wine Bar, 788 Main St., Dallas. Trivia questions will be about Dallas. The event is free and open to the public. For more information: Eddie Nelson, 503-857-5042. Volunteers sought for MI grand parade Luckiamute Watershed Council and Polk Soil and Water Conservation District are looking for volunteers for the 2016 Monmouth-In- dependence Rotary Club Grand Parade on July 4. Volunteers are needed for the rear detachment, which consists of riding or walking alongside Claudia, a 14-foot tall Chinook salmon, to spread the word about keep- ing streams and streets clean. Volunteers may hold signs or carry trash bags and encourage the public to de- posit bottles, cans, candy wrappers and any other trash and recyclables they have. The parade route is ap- proximately 3.3 miles long, beginning at Western Ore- gon University in Mon- mouth and ending at Riverview Park in Independ- ence. Volunteers may sign up for the entire length or a section of it. For more information: Krista Larson, 503-837-0237 or Sawyer Finegan, 503-623- 9680. An online volunteer form is available at http://www.luckiamutel- wc.org/grand-parade-vol- unteer.html. KV PTO to hold ice cream fundraiser Kings Valley PTO will hold an ice cream fundraiser July 1-4 during Western Days in Independence. Volunteers COMMUNITY CALENDAR Community Calendar is a listing of upcoming events taking place in Polk County that are open to the pub- lic. To submit an event for calendar consideration, please send it at least two weeks before the actual event date to the Itemizer-Observer via email (ionews@polkio.com). EMILy MEnTzER/ Itemizer-Observer McKenzie Kilfoil, 3, warms up on the kazoo before the dedication of the Main Street Park Amphitheater on Monday. About 200 people played the “Star-spangled Banner,” breaking the Oregon state record for the most people playing the kazoo to the national anthem. The previous record was 40. McKenzie played the instrument like a pro. will operate an Umpqua Ice Cream trailer from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, 1:30 p.m. to midnight on Saturday 1:30 to 10 p.m. on Sunday and 11:30 a.m. to midnight on Monday. Volunteers are needed to work in shifts. For more information: Cindy Simmons, csim- mons@kvschool.org with days and times you are available. Rick’s Place open house is Saturday Rick’s Place, 123 Main St., Monmouth will hold an open house Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Author and artist Rafael Gruszecki will be there to s h ow h i s a r t p r o j e c t . Gruszecki uses a restored 1952 Divco milk truck as a palette for people to write or draw their inspirations. He supplies the chalk to en- courage participation and records people and their art work. Dallas photographer Ron Mittag will show his new ex- hibit featuring costal images and his “car art” series in honor of the Chalk Truck. For more information: Rafael Gruszecki, 360-947- 5741 or Ron Mittag, 602- 448-3636. WV Concert Band to perform Sunday The Willamette Valley Concert Band will perform Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the Monmouth Main Street Park Amphitheater. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert’s theme is “Patriotic Pops” and will fea- ture performances of music from Broadway musicals, movie soundtracks and sev- eral patriotic tunes. Highlights include selec- tions from “Beauty and the B e a s t ,” Ir v i n g B e r l i n’s “Showstoppers,” “Fantasy on Yankee Doodle” and “His Honor March.” Attendees should bring their own chair or blanket to sit on the ground. The 50-member group has been performing since 1970. Dr. Richard Sorenson will direct. For information: Richard Sorenson, 503-838-3474. REUNION ROUNDUP • The Dallas High School Class of 1996 20th Year Reunion will be held Sat- urday, July 30th, at Latitude One Restau- rant, on Main Street in Dallas. There will be drinks, dinner, a slide show, and danc- ing during the evening. Details: Cocktail hour 6-7 p.m. (no-host bar). Dinner: 7 p.m. (this is a no-host event, but all are welcome and you are not required to eat or drink at this event) Guests are welcome at the event. Meals are $21 per person, and payment and meal selection needs to be made prior to the event. For meal options, payment instruction, and more details of the weekend events, please see the class Facebook group, “Dal- las (OR) High School class of 1996”, or con- tact Rachael Lee(Davis) via email at old- manvirgil@msn.com. — • Fox Lake, IL - The Second (Indian- head) Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For informa- tion about the association and our 95th annual reunion in Springfield, Mo., from Sept. 20 - 24, contact secretary-treasurer, Bob Haynes, at 2idahq@comcast.net or 224-225-1202; or visit www.2ida.org. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. • 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. — Chil- dren’s story time. • Thursday, June 30, 2:30 p.m. — Lego Building. • Tuesday, July 5, 10:30 a.m. — Morning children’s story time. • Tuesday, July 5, 3:30 p.m. — Afternoon Children’s story time. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, June 29, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Wednesday, June 29, 3 p.m. — Wacky Sports Day. • Thursday, June 30, 3 p.m. — Global Playground. • Tuesday, July 5, 4:30 p.m. — Chess club. • Tuesday, July 5, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Español. • Wednesday, July 6, 1 p.m. — Scrabble with Betty. • Wednesday, July 6, 3 p.m. — Motion Commotion. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Wednesday, June 29, 2 p.m. — Wacky 24 hour Service Pick up & Drop Off Wednesday (Monster Ball). • Thursday, June 30, 10:15 a.m. — Ten- nis ball monsters (Central girls basketball and boys tennis). • Friday, July 1, 10:15 a.m. — Friday Tot Time (Little Builders). • Tuesday, July 5, 2 p.m. — Kacey McCal- lister. • Wednesday, July 6, 2 p.m. — Wacky Wednesdays (9-12 year olds; Build it). — 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. July 1, 6-9 PM DIAMONDBACK $5.00 cover ____________________ MARTIN GERSCHWITZ Sat. July 2, 6-9 PM Sun. July 3, 1-4 PM 10am - 3pm 182 Academy St, Dallas 503-623-2564 Community Action Head Start & Early Head Start— Free Kids Activities Live Music Cash & Company, 11 am - 1 pm Facebook.com/bountymarket http://www.exploredallasoregon.org/bounty-market.html $10.00 cover German born, MARTIN GERSCHWITZ, 12 year keyboard player for IRONBUTTERFLY and 8 years with ERIC BURDON AND THE ANIMALS __________________ Must be 21 Pizzas & Tamales Available Tasting fees & glasses of wine $5 8175 Buena Vista Rd. Independence 503-428-7115 www.redgatevineyard.com — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 • 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. Falls 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, JUNE 30 • 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. • 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. — FRIDAY, JULY 1 • 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. • Gentle Tai Chi Stand or Sit — 2 to 3 p.m., Dallas yoga and Balance Studio, 115 Court Street, Dallas. Free. Slow body move- ments for improved balance, agility, flexibility and meditation. 503-999-8016. • 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. • Movies in the Park — 9:30 p.m., Riverview Park and Am- phitheater, 50 C St., Independence. “Jurassic World,” rated PG- 13. Free. www.independenceamphitheater.com. — SATURDAY, JULY 2 • Polk Community Free Clinic — 7 to 11 a.m., Trinity Luther- an Church, 320 SE Fir Villa Road, Dallas. Free medical and men- tal health care for uninsured and underinsured. Held on the first and fourth Saturday of the month. 503-990-8772. • Monmouth Senior Center All-You-Can-Eat Community Breakfast — 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Cost: $6, adults; $3, children younger than 12. 503-838-5678. • 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. • 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. • River’s Edge Summer Music Series — 8:30 p.m., Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. Petty Fever. $5 suggested donation. www.independenceamphitheater.com. — SUNDAY, JULY 3 • See 4th of July Schedule in Section C of this issue. • 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. • 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. • River’s Edge Summer Music Series — 7:30 p.m., Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. Aaron Craw- ford. $5 suggested donation. www.independenceamphithe- ater.com. • Movies in the Park — 9:30 p.m., Riverview Park and Am- phitheater, 50 C St., Independence. “McFarland, USA,” rated PG. Free. www.independenceamphitheater.com. — MONDAY, JULY 4 • River’s Edge Summer Music Series — 7:30 p.m., Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. Infamous Souls. $5 suggested donation. www.independenceamphithe- ater.com. — TUESDAY, JULY 5 • American Red Cross Blood drive — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Werner University Center, 345 n. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. www.redcrossblood.org. • 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. • Overeaters Anonymous — noon to 1 p.m., Salem Health West Valley, 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. Support group meets in quiet room/chapel immediately inside the emergency entrance on Clay Street. Dee Ann White, 971-718-6444. Continued on page 9A
