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Polk County Living 8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • July 27, 2016 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Preparing for fair Mel Brown Jazz returns Sunday The annual Mel Brown Jazz Concert returns Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Main Street Park Amphitheater in Mon- mouth. The Henry Ryals Septet will open the show, which kicks off the annual summer jazz workshop at Western Oregon University. There is no cost to attend. For more information: www.wou.edu. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Dallas resident in Miss Teen USA 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). Makaela Bruer, 17, of Dal- las, will compete in the Miss Teen USA pageant Friday and Saturday in Las Vegas. Bruer attends the Oregon Connections Academy. Bruer was named Miss Oregon Teen USA 2016 last fall. She plans to attend Cor- nell University after high school to study agriculture management. For more information: www.facebook.com/Mis- sOregonTeenUSA/. Friends of Library sale rescheduled Those wanting to find a good read during Summer- fest will have to wait until October. The Friends of Dallas Li- brary will not hold its long- standing Summerfest book sale during 2016. This year the club had decided to hold two sales, one in the spring and a second in the fall. The next sale will be Oct. 7 and 8. For more information: Dallas Public Library, 503- 623-2633. JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer Jeff Tompkins, 10, right, takes a lesson in building goat pens from Steve Anderson on Saturday during “Polk County Fairground Beautification Day.” The event is part of the Polk County Ford Institute Leadership class. A number of volunteers also helped out. gauge of interest in starting a club for ukulele players in Dallas, said Library Direc- tor Mark Greenhalgh-John- son. Clay Lindsey of Koral Jam, a Hawaiian band that will be playing Sounds of Summer on Thursday, said the instru- ment is quickly increasing in popularity. “There’s clubs all over now,” he said. “It’s easy to pick up and play and take with you.” For more information, Dallas Public Library, 503- 623-2633. Hawaiian uke topic of Friday event Senior Center Ever wanted to learn to hosts ‘Chill Out’ play ukulele? Dallas Public Library is hosting a theme- appropriate event at the Dallas Civic Center on Fri- day of Summerfest week- end. At 6 p.m., Ukulele Fans of Oregon (yes, UFO) will offer a presentation introducing the curious to playing the instrument, followed by a showing of the 2010 film “Mighty Uke.” The event also will be a Summerfest getting too hot? Stop by the Dallas Area Senior Center, 955 SE Jeffer- son St., behind the Dallas Public Library, on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to cool off and enjoy lunch. Hot dogs, chili dogs, sandwich, salads and straw- berry shortcake will be for sale. A craft sale also will take place both days. Passport shows off Dallas businesses Returning for a second year is the downtown pass- port, which gives people in- centive to visit are mer- chants while enjoying Sum- merfest festivities. The passport is available to people 18 and older, and features about a dozen busi- nesses and the city of Dallas. The idea is to visit each one, check out what they have to offer, get a stamp on your passport and turn it back in for a drawing for prizes. All you need to do is pick up your passport at the Dallas Chamber info booth, fill it out, and then return for a chance at a prize. For more information: 503-623- 2564. Take a plant hike at arboretum Summerfest Sunday is a leisurely day in Dallas City Park — and a great day for a walk among plants native to Oregon in the Delbert Hunter Arboretum. The arboretum will host an “open house” — more like an open stroll — Sunday as part of Summerfest’s Day in the Park activities. Check out the interpreta- tive kiosk installed in part- nership with the Confeder- ated Tribes of Grand Ronde Ceded Lands Project. The three-sided kiosk displays Dallas history, native plants of the region used by mem- bers of the Kalapuya tribes and bands, and maps of tra- ditional Native American tribal homelands. In addition, arboretum volunteers recently installed a new entrance gate near the “upper meadow” sec- tion, part of a continuous improvement project in that area of the arboretum. And don’t forget about the more established parts of the 7.5-acre parcel, includ- ing a pond, rhododendron and azalea gardens, and an impressive collection of na- tive trees and plants. For more information: 503-623-7359. NEWS IN BRIEF Polk County Fair 4-H Dog Show moved KMUZ installs emergency generator RICKREALL — Animal exhibits have increased for the Polk County Fair this year, so Polk County 4-H had to change the schedule the dog show, moving it to Saturday. The fair officially begins on Aug. 11. The higher number of animals being exhibited at the fair put space at a premium, and the change was necessary for youth and their animals to show in the safest and most efficient manner, ac- cording to 4-H leaders. Judging will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday with 4-Hers and their dogs participating in showmanship, obedience and rally classes. The 4-H Dog Show will take place in Building C at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Rickreall. For more information, call the OSU Extension Office at 503-623-8395. TURNER — Radio station KMUZ, which serves the Mid-Valley area, including Polk County has received a grant to install an emergency backup generator at its transmitter in Turner. This new generator will keep KMUZ's primary transmitter, oper- ating at 88.5 MHz, on the air when power goes down in rural Mar- ion County. A Marion County Community Project Fund Grant, plus a grant from the Autzen Foundation, as well as listener and community support helped make the project possible. KMUZ operates a second frequency, 100.7 MHz, which broad- casts from a communications site closer to Salem. This transla- tor/repeater is provided emergency power by the firm that owns and operates the site. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. • 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. — Chil- dren’s story time. • Thursday, July 28, 2:30 p.m. — Lego Building. • Tuesday, Aug. 2, 10:30 a.m. — Morning children’s story time. • Tuesday, Aug. 2, 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 27, 3 p.m. — Border Collies International (at Riverview Park). • Thursday, July 28, 3 p.m. — Giant Games and End Party. • Friday, July 29, 6:30 p.m. — Wii Tour- nament and pizza party. • Tuesday, Aug. 2, 4:30 p.m. — Chess club. • Tuesday, Aug. 2, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Español. • Wednesday, Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m. — Fam- ily Story Time. • Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1 p.m. — Scrabble with Betty. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Wednesday, July 27, 2 p.m. — Wacky Wednesdays (9-12 year olds; Build it). • Thursday, July 28, 10:15 a.m. — Game day. • Friday, July 29, 10:15 a.m. — Friday Tot Time (Stories and play). • Friday, July 29, 2 p.m. — Friday Movies (Big Green, PG). • Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2 p.m. — Wacky Wednesdays (9-12 year olds; Tweens’ choice). — 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. Billie Brown joined Court St. Hair Co. Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Make your appointment today! Please join us for a 13 week seminar and support group that meets weekly. You will experience: • DVD presentation by leading experts • small group discussion time • a personal workbook $35 registration includes workbook. Scholarships available. • Men, Women & Kids • Hair Cuts, Color & Perms First session, “Is This Normal?” begins Tuesday, Aug. 9 • 6:30 pm Weekday Bible Building , 1156 SE Holman Ave. For more information or to register please call Kate or visit our website. Bring in this ad to receive 10% off your service. Hours: Mon-Wed 3-7 Sat-Sun 9-5 503-623-3347 503-917-1625 www.crossandcrownministries.org 155 SW Court St., Dallas — WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 • 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. • Western Oregon Summer Heatwave concert series — Noon, WOU, 345 Monmouth Ave. N, Monmouth. Charlie Horse. 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. • 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. • Music in the Park — 6:30 p.m., Main Street Park, Mon- mouth. Charlie Horse, rock. Free. www.ci.monmouth.or.us. — THURSDAY, JULY 28 • 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. • Sounds of Summer — 6 p.m., Courthouse Lawn, Dallas. Koral Jam, Hawaiian. Free. Business.dallasoregon.org. • Movies in the Park — 10 p.m., Riverview Park and Am- phitheater, 50 C St., Independence. “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” rated PG-13. Free. www.independenceamphitheater.com. • Summerfest Hawaiian Luau — Downtown Dallas, Polk County Courthouse lawn. For full schedule and stories of events, see Section C inside, or www.exploredallasoregon.org. — FRIDAY, JULY 29 • 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. • 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 — 7:30 p.m., Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. Longstride, reggae. $5 suggested donation. www.independenceamphithe- ater.com. • Friday Night Music — 6 to 9 p.m., Emerson Vineyards, 11665 Airlie Road, Monmouth. Jaspar Lepak $7.50 plus a can of food. 503-838-0944. — SATURDAY, JULY 30 • 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, AUG. 1 • 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, AUG. 2 • 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. — WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3 • Monmouth Business Association — 7:30 a.m., Central Health and Wellness Center, 1601 Monmouth St., Independ- ence. A meeting of business people, the Monmouth-Indepen- dence 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. • 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. Continued on page 9A