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Polk County Living 8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • July 6, 2016 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Lemonade for sale Monmouth library to host Dr. Fuller The Monmouth Public Li- brary, 168 Ecols St. S., Mon- mouth, will host a presenta- tion by Western Oregon University President Dr. Rex Fuller July 13 from noon to 1 p.m. Boxed lunches from Crush Wine Bar cost $11 and must be ordered by Tuesday at micc@minet- fiber.com. Lunch includes a wrap, chips, dessert and bottled water. Dr. Fuller will speak about the economy and the community, including busi- ness growth and the overall economic outlook for Polk County, Monmouth and In- dependence. To register: www.micc- or.org. 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 email (ionews@polkio.com). WOU hosts series Summer heatwave Western Oregon Universi- ty will host the Summer Heatwave Concert Series each Wednesday through the end of July. The concerts are free and begin at noon in the Werner University Center Plaza. Wednesday (today) fea- tures the Ben Rice Blue Ba n d a n d c o b b l e r f o r dessert. July 13 features JT Tourist. Morgan Alexander plays on July 20 and Charlie Horse will perform on July 27 in the final concert of the se- ries. For more information: www.wou.edu. Cell phones for Soldiers starting The Steele Insurance Agency, 3400 State St., Salem, will hold the Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive throughout the month of July. The agency will collect used cellphones with the goal of providing free talk time to our soldiers. In 2015, the drive collect- ed 164 cellphones resulting in more than 140 hours of calling time for soldiers all over the world. For more information: w w w. c e l l p h o n e s f o r s o l - diers.com. Tuesdays on the Square fun, games The city of Dallas will host Tuesdays on the Square on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Old school games, good food, bouncy houses and local hobbies will be fea- tured on Southeast Court JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer Parker Pearce, 6, pours lemonade for a customer on Saturday before the beginning of the Fourth of July parade in Falls City. Parker decided to open the stand for the day to raise money to buy Legos, said his mom, Jodie Pearce, right. Street and the Polk County Courthouse lawn. The event is free and open to the public. Interested vendors may contact the city manager’s office at 503-831-3502. ‘The Aliens’ play opens Friday Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. NW, Salem, will show the play, “The Aliens” by Annie Baker and directed by Jeff Brownson Friday through July 30. The comedy/drama focus on three young men who hang out in a coffee shop in modern-day Vermont. Tickets cost $20 for week- day performances and $21 for weekend shows. For a full list of show times and to purchase tick- ets: https://tickets.penta- cletheatre.org/TheatreMan- ager/1/login?event=0. River Gallery displays art show The River Gallery, 184 S. Main St., Independence, will feature gallery partner Gerard Brehm as its window artist during July. Brehm’s masks will be on display through Aug. 8. For more information: 503-838-6171. Art in the Park returns Tuesday Art in the Park, held at Riverview Park in Independ- ence, returns on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend. For more information: Ma r i l y n Mo r t o n , m a r i lyn@minetfiber.com. Redgate hosts concert series Redgate Vineyard, 8175 Buena Vista Road., Inde- pendence, will host a sum- mer concert series every Fri- day staring this week and running through Sept. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. Dave Upton will perform Friday. The Reckless Rockhounds (July 15), Ted Vaughn Blues Band (July 22, Aug. 26), The Ivie, Mezierie, Foss Trio (July 29, Aug. 12, Sept. 2), Dia- mondback (Aug. 5, Sept. 3) and Wild Hog in the Woods (Aug. 19) will also perform. The event costs $5 to at- tend. For more information: 503-428-7115. Flaming offers quit smoking classes The WVP Flaming Medical Center, 1000 SE Uglow Ave., Dallas, will host Quit Smok- ing For Good Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The weekly meeting will b e h e l d e a c h Tu e s d a y through July 26. There is no cost to attend. A small group setting will help people overcome to- bacco addiction. Topics include medicines that can help you stop smoking, preparing for quit day, lifestyle changes that make quitting easier, man- aging stress, avoiding weight gain and developing a new self-image. For more information: 503-587-5129. YMCA’s CLUB registration open Registration is open for the YMCA’s Summer CLUB (Create, Learn, Understand, Be Active). The camp has new themes week, with four themes each to choose from. Cost is $140 per week or members and $210 for non- members. Registration deadline is due one week prior to the start. Remaining camps run July 11-15 and 18-22 and Aug. 1-5, 8-12, 15-19 and 22- 26. For more information: Elizabeth Wavra, 503-399- 2753. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. • 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, July 7, 10:30 a.m. — Chil- dren’s story time. • Thursday, July 7, 2:30 p.m. — Lego Building. • Tuesday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. — Morn- ing children’s story time. • Tuesday, July 12, 3:30 p.m. — After- noon children’s story time. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, July 6, 1 p.m. — Scrabble with Betty. • Wednesday, July 6, 3 p.m. — Motion Commotion. • Thursday, July 7, 3 p.m. — Sports Fun! • Friday, July 8, 3 p.m. — Goofy golf. • Wednesday, July 13, 3 p.m. — Angel Ocasio, comedy and clowning fun. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Wednesday, July 6, 2 p.m. — Wacky Wednesdays (9-12 year olds; Build it). • Thursday, July 7, 10:15 a.m. — Builder’s Club (Central boys basketball and girls soccer). • Friday, July 8, 2 p.m. — Friday Movies (Kung Fu Panda 3, PG). • Tuesday, July 12, 2 p.m. — Rhys Thomas (juggling). • Wednesday, July 13, 2 p.m. — Wacky Wednesdays (9-12 year olds; Duct tape drop-in). — 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. REUNION ROUNDUP • The Dallas High School Class of 1996 20th-year re- union will be held July 30 at Latitude One Restaurant on Main Street in Dallas. There will be drinks, dinner, a slide show, and dancing during the evening. Details: Cocktail hour: 6 to 7 p.m. (no-host bar) Din- ner: 7 p.m. (this is a no-host event, but all are welcome and you are not required to eat or Dallas Lions Club’s 8th Annual Start at Levens St. Bridge - Finish at Main St. Bridge Saturday July 30 • 5 pm Tickets 2 $ PER DUCK 9 prizes valued at $100+ #8 Tickets sold at Courtyard Coffee, Postal Connections and from any Lions Club member. Also sold in Wal-Mart on Saturdays in July. COMMUNITY CALENDAR • • • • • • Sponsors include: Home Comfort Inc. Rickreall Bargain Center Dallas Auto Center Center Market #2 Dallas Glass Dallas Animal Clinic All proceeds for service projects. drink at this event). Guests are welcome at the event. Meals are $21 per person, and pay- ment and meal selection needs to be made prior to the event. For meal options, payment instruction, and more details of the weekend events, see the class Facebook group, “Dallas (OR) High School class of 1996,” or contact Rachael Lee (Davis) email: oldmanvirgil@msn.com. SUICIDE PREVENTION RAFFLE TICKETS Help support great local businesses and our cause Cost: $5 each ticket Located: Outside of Wal-Mart on July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, or come to our booth during Summerfest! Value of prizes range from $10-$500! Drawing will be held during Summerfest. You need not be present to win! Contact: Jessica Sipe, 593-949-0270 or Jana Fogg, 503-930-1047 What’s YOUR neighbor up to? Find out in the Itemizer-Observer. Local stories on local people—that’s our specialty. — WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 • Monmouth Business Association — 7:30 a.m., Main Street Park Amphitheater. A meeting of business people, the Mon- mouth-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. • Western Oregon Summer Heatwave Concert Series — Noon. 345 Monmouth Avenue N., Monmouth. Ben Rice Blues Band. • Scrabble with Betty — 1 p.m., Independence Public Li- brary, 175 Monmouth St., Independence. Scrabble games first Wednesday of every month. Free; refreshments and prizes available. 503-551-7687 or 503-838-1811. • 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. • Yarning for Others — 3 to 5 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Knitters and crocheters gather to make clothing and accessories for those in need on the first Wednesday of every month. 503-689-7222. • 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. • Music in the Park — 6:30 p.m., Main Street Park, Mon- mouth. Ben Rice Blues Band. Free. www.ci.monmouth.or.us. — THURSDAY, JULY 7 • 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. • 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. • Apple Box Children’s Theater — 7-8:30 p.m., Western Ore- gon University Rice Auditorium outdoor stage, corner of Powell and Knox streets, Monmouth. Free. • Movies in the Park — 9:45 p.m., Riverview Park and Am- phitheater, 50 C St., Independence. “Hotel Transylvania 2,” rated PG. Free. www.independenceamphitheater.com. — FRIDAY, JULY 8 • 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. • Apple Box Children’s Theater — 7-8:30 p.m., Western Ore- gon University Rice Auditorium outdoor stage, corner of Powell and Knox streets, Monmouth. Free. • River’s Edge Summer Music Series — 7:30 p.m., Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. High Street Band. $5 suggested donation. www.independenceamphitheater.com. — SATURDAY, JULY 9 • 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. • 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. • Wine Country Rocks — 5 p.m., Legacy Estate Vineyard and Tasting Room, 1600 Oak Grove Rd., Salem. High Street Band. $15 per concert, $60 series pass. www.eolahillswinery.com. • Apple Box Children’s Theater — 7-8:30 p.m., Western Ore- gon University Rice Auditorium outdoor stage, corner of Powell and Knox streets, Monmouth. Free. — SUNDAY, JULY 10 • Buell Grange Breakfast — 8 to 11 a.m., Buell Grange Hall, 5970 Mill Creek Road, just off Highway 22 northwest of Dallas. $6. 503-623-8462 or 503-843-4703. — MONDAY, JULY 11 • 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., 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, JULY 12 • Caregivers Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., West Valley Hospital (Quiet Room, entrance through Emergency Depart- ment on Clay Street), 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. Meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Free. 503-831-5593. • 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. 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