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Polk County Living 6A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • August 24, 2016 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Fancy cars Karen Messer at Dallas library The Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St., will feature the artwork of Karen Messer through October. Messer received a degree in media studies from Sonoma State University. Her photography is on dis- play on the library’s Art Wall. In October, her paint- ings will be shown. Her work has been shown in exhibits in the So ut hwest a n d Pa cif i c Northwest. For more information: 503-623-2633 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). ‘Popsicles in the Park’ in Falls City The city of Falls City is inviting residents to a free event and park-to-park walk on Thursday. “Popsicles in the Park” will begin in Fay Wilson Me- morial Park (Lower Park) at 6:30 p.m. People can enjoy a walk through Falls City’s parks and the popsicles are free. For more information: 503-787-3631. JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer The Polk County Courthouse is reflected off the shiny paint job on a classic Chevy at the city of Dallas’ Tuesdays on the Square event on Aug. 16. More than 60 cars lined the courthouse blocks for the cruise-in, which featured live music and a hula hoop act. Food bank to hold benefit concert The Polk County Food Bank will hold a benefit concert Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Dallas Pres- byterian Church parking lot, 879 SW Levens St., Dal- las. The event is free and open to the public. Donations of canned food and/or cash will be ac- cepted. For information: Joan Coleman, 503-798-6286. Community Fiesta returns Saturday music, dancing, food and more. The annual Community Fiesta returns Saturday and Sunday at Riverview Park in Independence. The festivities begin 4 p.m. Saturday with ven- dors, music and the coro- nation of the Fiesta Queen. The events continue through 10 p.m. Sunday with Mexican and Latino Senior center hosts workshop Monmouth Senior cen- ter will host a six-week workshop about practical skills for living with chron- ic pain. Self-management skills taught will include working with a health care team, managing symptoms and medications and setting weekly goals. The workshop is de- signed to complement and enhance medical treatment. There is no cost to at- tend. Classes will be held Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p. m . f r o m We d n e s d a y (today) through Sept. 28. Class materials include a course book and CD. For more information: 503-587-5129. On-site regis- tration is available. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. • 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, Aug. 25, 10:30 a.m. — Chil- dren’s story time. • Thursday, Aug. 25, 2:30 p.m. — Lego Building. • Tuesday, Aug. 30, 10:30 a.m. — Morn- ing children’s story time. • Tuesday, Aug. 30, 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. 24, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Tuesday, Aug. 30, 4:30 p.m. — Chess club. • Tuesday, Aug. 30, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Español. • Wednesday, Aug. 31, 10:30 a.m. — Mo- tion Commotion. Music from the Redgate Winery & Fieldhouse Fri. Aug. 26, 6-9 PM — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library — 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. 24 hour Service Pick up & Drop Off TED VAUGHN BLUES BAND $5.00 cover ____________________ Sun. Aug. 28, 2-5 PM ORVIL IVIE SOLO FREE Concert Sunday No Cover ____________________ Must be 21 • Food Available Tasting fees & glasses of wine $5.00 8175 Buena Vista Road Independence • 503-428-7115 • www.redgatevineyard.com Monmouth 2016 Music in the Park Main St. Park Amphitheater presented by Every Wednesday through August 31 ~ 6:30pm MUSIC, FOOD, BEER & WINE GARDEN Monmouth LAST WEEK! Performing August 26 Show starts 8:30 pm Look for Music in the Park Series on Face- book for more in- formation about this year’s artists. PYROMANIA Showing Aug. 25 • 8:45 BATMAN vs SUPERMAN • VENDORS • BEER & WINE GARDEN Riverview Amphitheater, Independence, OR Visit our website: independenceamphitheater.com Visit us online: www.polkio.com Jacob Miller & The Bridge City Crooners FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Bring your chairs and blankets and we’ll see you in the park! This Week’s FREE MOVIE: August 24 (swing) The Def Leppard Experience Lawn Seating — Bring blankets & chairs Performing Tonight For More Information Contact: Mark Fancey 503-751-0147 EARLY DEADLINES! Our office will be CLOSED Monday, Sept. 5, Labor Day. Deadlines: Community Events ........Thurs., Sept. 1, Noon Legals..................................Thurs., Sept. 1, Noon Display Ads ........................Thurs., Sept. 1, 2 pm Letters to Editor ...................Fri., Sept. 2, 10 am Classified Display.................Fri., Sept. 2, 11 am Classified Line Ads................Fri., Sept. 2, Noon Obituaries................................Fri., Sept. 2, Noon Itemizer-Observer 503-623-2373 — WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24 • 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. • Painting, Canvas and Cocktails — 7 p.m., The Boondocks, 318 N. Main St. Fall 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. Jacob Miller and the Bridge City Crooners, swing. Free. www.ci.monmouth.or.us. — THURSDAY, AUG. 25 • 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. “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” PG-13. Free. www.independenceamphitheater.com. • Sounds of Summer — 6:30 p.m., Rotary Performing Arts Stage, corner of Main and Academy streets, Dallas. Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts. Free. Business.dallasoregon.org. — FRIDAY, AUG. 26 • 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. • River’s Edge Summer Music Series — 8:30 p.m., Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. Pyromania: The Def Leppard Experience. $5 suggested donation. www.inde- pendenceamphitheater.com. — SATURDAY, AUG. 27 • 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. — SUNDAY, AUG. 28 • Last Sunday at River Gallery — 2 to 4 p.m., River Gallery, 184 S. Main St., Independence. Reception to honor corner and window focus artists. Free. 503-838-6171. — MONDAY, AUG. 29 • 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. 30 • 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. 31 • 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. • Painting, Canvas and Cocktails — 7 p.m., The Boondocks, 318 N. Main St. Fall 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. Coming Up Threes, celtic. Free. www.ci.monmouth.or.us. Did you see something interesting happening in Polk County? Call us at 503-623-2373. We check out your news tips!