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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.