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Polk County Living Polk County Itemizer-Observer • August 3, 2016 9A COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Painting a picture Rider’s for Christ host fundraiser Dallas Riders for Christ will hold a fundraiser Tues- day from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ugo’s Pizza, 967 Main St., Dallas. Money raised from the event will support the group’s youth and family club. For more information: Myron Kliewer, 503-623- 2116. IDA presents Art in the Park on Tuesday Independence Downtown Association will present Art in the Park on Tuesday from 1 1 a . m . t o 1 p. m . i n Riverview Park in Independ- ence, 50 C St. Tuesday’s art activities will include sidewalk chalk. The event is free. Republican women to host picnic Republican women will host a picnic in Monmouth at the Gentle House. Tickets are now available for the an- nual celebration of the American Values Picnic, hosted by Polk County Re- publican Women. The event takes place Aug. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the historic Gentle House, 855 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. Social hour starts at 5 p.m. fol- lowed by dinner at 6 and a program at 6:30. Raffle tickets will be avail- able. All proceeds support Polk County Republican Women programs. Scheduled republican speakers include Dr. Bud Pierce, candidate for gover- nor; Dennis Richardson, candidate for secretary of state; Colm Willis, candidate for Congress Fifth District; and Laura Morett, candi- date for House Representa- LUKAS EGGEN/ Itemizer-Observer Kev Kohler works on a mural near the Bank of America parking lot on Main Street in Dallas. Kohler expects to be completely finished with work on the mural within a few weeks. tive District 20. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children younger than 12. RSVP is re- quested by Aug. 10. For tickets or more infor- mation: Helga Thompson, 503-623-2764. Dimattio leads new photography group Barbara Dimattio will lead a new photography group that meets the first Friday of each month. The next meeting is this Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Monmouth Senior Center. Topics will include how to take good photos by consid- ering angles, shadows, light- ing and more. There is no cost to attend. Raffle of quilt to benefit library Chess master Nancy Albritton and her mother donated a quilt to the Friends of the Independ- ence Library. The group will hold a raf- fle for the quilt. Tickets cost $1 each or six for $5. Tickets are available at the Independence Public Li- brary. The winner will be announced at the Hop Fes- tival. For more information: 503-838-1811. ACAC to host second art camp Ash Creek Arts Center will host a second round of its Amazing Puppets, Amazing Stories summer art camp. The camp will take place Aug. 15, 18 and 19 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Instruc- tors Francie Zandol, Kathy Lord and Cheryl Lewis will lead the camp. The camp is open to chil- dren ages 9 and older. Regis- tration will be available at www.ashcreekarts.org. REUNION ROUNDUP • The Dallas High School Class of 1956 The 60th reunion will be held on Aug. 6 at Murphy’s Restaurant on East Ellendale in Dallas. The gathering will begin 11:30 a.m., with a group photo at noon. Lunch will be after the photo. RSVP to Roberta, 503-623-4425. • Independence High School 66th all- class reunion – The annual Independence High All-School Reunion will be held on Aug. 20 beginning at 11 a.m. Everyone who attended Independence High School is invited, as are family and friends. The gathering will be at the old Inde- pendence High, now the Henry Hill Educa- tion Support Center. A catered lunch is $15. For more information: Al Oppliger, 503- 838-1353 or jcoppliger@aol.com. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m. — Chil- dren’s story time. • Thursday, Aug. 4, 2:30 p.m. — Lego Building. • Tuesday, Aug. 9, 10:30 a.m. — Morning children’s story time. • Tuesday, Aug. 9, 3:30 p.m. — After- noon Children’s story time. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m. — Fam- ily Story Time. • Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1 p.m. — Scrabble with Betty. • Thursday, Aug. 4, 1 p.m. — Communi- ty ESL. • Tuesday, Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. — Chess club. • Tuesday, Aug. 9, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Español. • Wednesday, Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m. — Family Story Time. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2 p.m. — Wacky Wednesday (9-12 year olds; tween’s choice). • Thursday, Aug. 4, 10:15 a.m. — Builder’s Club (Central football and cheer team). • Friday, Aug. 5, 10:15 a.m. — Friday Tot Time (Little Builders). • Friday, Aug. 5, 2 p.m. — Movie (“Good Dinosaur,” rated PG). — 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. Friday 5 August to y Thursda 11 August Matinees are all shows before 6pm. New pricing for matinees are: Adult $7.25 Children $6.75 • Senior $7.00 Pricing does not reflect 3D showings. ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE (Digital) (PG) (12:00 2:15) GHOSTBUSTERS (Digital) (PG13) (4:30) 6:50 LIGHTS OUT (Digital) (PG13) 9:15 BAD MOMS (Digital) (R) (12:10 2:35 5:00) 7:25 9:45 JASON BOURNE (Digital) (PG13) (1:35 4:25) 7:15 10:00 SUICIDE SQUAD (12:50 1:20 3:40 4:10) (Digital) (PG13) 6:35 7:05 9:25 9:55 NINE LIVES (Digital) (PG) (12:35 2:50 5:05) 7:20 9:30 SECRET LIFE OF PETS (Digital) (PG)(12:25 2:40 4:55) 7:10 9:20 STAR TREK BEYOND (Digital) (PG13) (1:30 4:15) 7:00 9:45 Itemizer-Observer Visit our website, www.polkio.com for local news, sports and community events. 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). — 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. • 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. • Music in the Park — 6:30 p.m., Main Street Park, Mon- mouth. Kathy Boyd and Phoenix Rising, bluegrass. Free. www.ci.monmouth.or.us. — THURSDAY, AUG. 4 • Dallas Lions Club — Noon, 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. • Movies in the Park — 8:45 p.m., Riverview Park and Am- phitheater, 50 C St., Independence. “Star Wars: The Force Awak- ens,” rated PG-13. Free. www.independenceamphitheater.com. • Sounds of Summer — 6:30 p.m., Rotary Performing Arts Stage, corner of Main and Academy streets, Dallas. Stolen Rose. Free. Business.dallasoregon.org. — FRIDAY, AUG. 5 • 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. Beth Willis rock band. $5 suggested donation. www.independenceamphithe- ater.com. — SATURDAY, AUG. 6 • 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. — SUNDAY, AUG. 7 • 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. — MONDAY, AUG. 8 • 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. 9 • 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. • James2 Community Kitchen Meal — 4:45 to 6:30 p.m., Falls City Methodist Church, 242 North Main St., Falls City. Free. 503-787-3371. • 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. 10 • 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.
