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.
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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
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MONMOUTH
168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182
www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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