Polk County News
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • July 20, 2016 7A
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
Clowning around
Fairgrounds host
beautification day
The Polk County Ford In-
stitute Leadership Cohort, in
conjunction with the Polk
County Fairgrounds Board,
will host a Polk County Fair-
grounds Beautification Day
on Saturday. Residents are
invited to volunteer from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. to complete
projects around the fair-
grounds.
Projects include repairing,
repainting and building
sheep and goat panels, con-
structing and painting small
animal trays, and other proj-
ects to prepare for the Polk
County Fair, Aug. 11-13.
All ages and skill levels are
welcome.
The day will conclude
with a celebration of volun-
teer efforts.
For more information or
to register to volunteer:
http://www.polkswcd.com/
polk-county-fair-beautifica-
tion-day.html .
For more information:
Karin
Stutzman,
manager@polkswcd.com ;
503-623-9680 ext. 110.
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).
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LUKAS EGGEN/ Itemizer-Observer
Magician and comedian Angel Ocasio performs a trick at Dallas City Park on Thursday
morning as part of Dallas Public Library’s summer reading event at the park.
For more information: Sue
Reams, 503-837-3693.
EBC hosts talk on
leukemia
treatment
Smith Fine Arts
auction and dinner
Library features
Joshua Simonson
The Smith Fine Arts Series
will host its 16th annual
mid-summer auction and
dinner July 31 at 4:30 p.m.
The event will be held at
Werner University Center,
345 Monmouth Ave. N.,
Monmouth. Live music, din-
ner, raffles and silent and
oral auctions will be held.
Cost is $35 or $250 for a
table of eight. RSVP by Fri-
day to 503-838-8333 or fin-
eart@wou.edu.
For more information:
www.smithfinearts.com.
The Dallas Public Library’s
featured artist through the
end of July is Joshua Simon-
son.
Si m o n s o n b e c a m e a
painter in 2006. He is self-
taught, and not only creates
art, but builds the canvases
himself.
Simonson’s art will be on
display at the library, 950
Main St., Dallas, through the
end of July.
For more information:
503-623-2633.
Evangelical Bible Church,
1175 SE Howe St., Dallas will
host a talk about a new treat-
ment for leukemia from 1 to
3 p.m. Shirley Quiring
O’Brien will share her story
about a new clinical trial that
is successfully bringing her
back to health.
Her and her husband Jim
will also sing and accompa-
ny themselves on their ac-
cordions, performing a wide
variety of music.
There is no cost to attend.
For more information:
Sherri Fobert, 503-623-8238.
Finegan retirement
celebration July 27
Three Legged Dog
hosts dinner, beer
Folklife Festival
T-shirts on sale
Tom Finegan, district con-
servationist in Dallas, will re-
tire on July 29 after 25 years.
The USDA Service Center,
580 Main St., Suite A, Dallas,
will hold a retirement cele-
bration on July 27 from noon
to 1 p.m.
The potluck will feature
barbecued beef, calico beans
and salad. Attendees are en-
couraged to bring a dish,
though not required. An
open house will follow from
1 to 4 p.m.
The Three Legged Dog,
250 Main St., Independence,
will host a four-course din-
ner on Sunday. The dinner
will feature seasonal ingredi-
ents and will be paired with
beers from Salem Ale Works.
Tickets cost $60 and can
be pre-purchased at Three
Legged Dog or online at
www.squareup.com/store/t
he-three-legged-dog-public-
house/.
For more information:
Jake Bonham, 503-990-8486.
The Polk County Folklife
Festival has T-shirts available
for sale online at
https://www.booster.com/p
olkcountyfolklife.
Cost is $20; both unisex
and women’s fit V-neck shirts
are available. Money raised
from the sale goes toward
the operational costs of the
nonprofit festival, which will
occur on Oct. 29. T-shirts will
be available through Aug. 3.
Donations are also accepted
online.
For more information:
Sally, salclark@hotmail.com.
Garden Club to
meet Monday
The Dallas Garden Club
will hold its monthly meet-
ing Monday at 6:30 p.m. at
Evangelical Bible Church,
1175 SE Howe St., Dallas.
Meetings are free and
open to the public.
For more information:
Mike Stewart, RosesReme-
bered@aol.com.
Willamina to hold
city garage sale
Willamina will hold a city
wide garage sale on Friday
and Saturday from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m.
Maps will be available at
Coyote Joe’s, and more than
25 residences will partici-
pate.
The Willamina Swap Meet
and Flea Market will also
take place Saturday from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $5, kids
8 and younger are free.
Money raised from the
market will go toward
Willamina Fireworks. Locat-
ed at the Mud Drags Area,
signs will be posted to direct
the public.
For more information:
Geneva, 503-435-9180.
LIBRARY CALENDAR
DALLAS
950 Main St.
503-623-2633
www.ci.dallas.or.us/library
• Wednesday, July 20, 3:45 p.m. — Teen
Advisory Board.
• Wednesday, July 20, 4:30 p.m. — Teen
Book Club.
• Thursday, July 21, 10:30 a.m. — Chil-
dren’s story time.
• Thursday, July 21, 2:30 p.m. — Lego
Building.
• Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. — Morn-
ing children’s story time.
• Tuesday, July 26, 3:30 p.m. — After-
noon Children’s story time.
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INDEPENDENCE
175 Monmouth St. • 503-838-1811
www.ci.independence.or.us/library
• Wednesday, July 20, 3 p.m. — Rise Up
with Kacey McCallister.
• Thursday, July 21, 3 p.m. — The A
“mazing” Race.
• Friday, July 22, 3 p.m. — Duct Tape DIY.
• Wednesday, July 27, 3 p.m. — Border
Collies International (at Riverview Park).
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MONMOUTH
168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182
www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library
• Wednesday, July 20, 2 p.m. — Wacky
Wednesdays (9-12 year olds; Upcycled art).
• Thursday, July 21, 10:15 a.m. — Swim
Fish Art Collage (Central Swim).
• Friday, July 22, 10:15 a.m. — Friday Tot
Time (Sensory Bags).
• Friday, July 22, 2 p.m. — Friday Movies
(Peanuts Movie, G).
• Tuesday, July 26, 2 p.m. — Reptile Man
(meet at new amphitheater).
• Wednesday, July 27, 2 p.m. — Wacky
Wednesdays (9-12 year olds; Build it).
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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.
July 25 - 29 • 9 am - Noon • Pre-K thru 6th Grade
Transportation available.
For information call: 503-623-2976
17th Annual
Hawaiian Luau
Sat, July 23rd
Tropical Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner Specials!
Join us for Summerfest
deals July 28-31!!!
Open for breakfast 7 days a week!
503-831-0688 • 141 SW Washington St, Dallas
www.washingtonststeakhouse.com
“The place to meet is Washington Street”
Find us online at: www.polkio.com
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
• 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.
• WOU Summer Heatwave Concert Series — Noon, WUC
Plaza, 345 Monmouth Ave. N., Monmouth. Morgan Alexander.
Free. 503-838-8514.
• 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.
• 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. Transcendental Brass Band, New Orleans jazz. Free.
www.ci.monmouth.or.us.
THURSDAY, JULY 21
• Dallas Lions Club — 1 p.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. 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.
• Sounds of Summer — 6:30 p.m., Rotary Performing Arts
Stage, corner of Main and Academy streets, Dallas. Gill Reynolds
and Deep Blue. Free. Business.dallasoregon.org.
• 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.
• Movies in the Park — 10 p.m., Riverview Park and Am-
phitheater, 50 C St., Independence. “Inside Out,” rated PG. Free.
www.independenceamphitheater.com.
FRIDAY, JULY 22
• 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.
• Friday Night Music — 6 to 9 p.m., Emerson Vineyards,
11665 Airlie Road, Monmouth. Mitch Lies and the Alibis. $7.50
plus a can of food. 503-838-0944.
• 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.
• River’s Edge Summer Music Series — 8:30 p.m., Riverview
Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. Heart by Heart,
`70s and `80s spin off. $5 suggested donation. www.indepen-
denceamphitheater.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 23
• 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.
• 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.
MONDAY, JULY 25
• 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.
• Dallas Chamber Luncheon — 11:30 a.m., Dallas Civic Cen-
ter, 187 SE Court St., Dallas. Summerfest Kickoff Party. RSVP 503-
623-2564.
TUESDAY, JULY 26
• 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 the quiet room/chapel immediately inside the emer-
gency entrance on Clay Street. Dee Ann White, 971-718-6444.
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