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Polk County Living 8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • August 31, 2016 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Old Time Rock and Roll Monmouth to hold community sale The city of Monmouth will hold the fifth annual Labor Day Weekend Com- munity Yard Sale Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Main Street Park. The event is sponsored by the Mon- mouth Business Associa- tion. The sale will feature food and a variety of items. To reserve a spot to sell items, contact Terri Gregory, 503-330-6598; terri.g.grego- ry@gmail.com. There is no cost to reserve a spot. 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). Fundraiser sale concludes today The Salem West Valley Hospital, 525 SE Washington St., Dallas, concludes its $6 sale Wednesday (today). The sale will be held in the main conference room immediately inside the front door from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Products for women, men and children will be avail- able including fashion, ac- cessories, jewelry, gadgets and more. Proceeds from the sale go to the Volunteer Services scholarship fund, which provides money to Polk County high school students who wish to pursue educa- tion related to the health care fields each fall. M-I Chamber holds info session The Monmouth-Indepen- dence Chamber of Com- merce will hold Chamber 101: Membership Value Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Henry Hill Education Re- source Center Computer Lab, 750 S. Fifth St., Inde- pendence. The free, one- hour session will provide LUKAS EGGEN/ Itemizer-Observer Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts perform on Thursday in the finale of the Sounds of Sum- mer concert series in Dallas. The band played a collection of classic hits including songs from the Beach Boys, the Beatles and the Righteous Brothers. veteran, new and prospec- tive members an overview of the benefits of chamber membership. There is no cost to attend. Online regis- t r a t i o n i s re q u i re d a t www.micc-or.org. Blue Haven open house set Monday Blue Haven Residential Care Facility, 280 SE Uglow, Dallas, will hold an open house Monday at noon. The open house will show the updates to the facility and a new back deck that over- looks Gala Park. A barbecue will be served. For more information: Tonya Smith, 503-623-0300. Dallas library uke jam Sept. 7 Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St., Dallas, will hold its monthly Ukulele Fans of Dal- las meeting Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m. New players are invited to arrive at 5 p.m. for one-on- one instruction. The informal gathering is open to all expe- rience levels. You don’t need to own an ukulele to attend. For more information: 503-623-2633. Health class begins Sept. 7 First Place 4 Health Class begins Sept. 7 from 8:45 to 11 a.m. at Faith Evangelical Free Church, 229 E. Ellen- dale Ave., Dallas and runs through Nov. 16. The weekly class for women features a weight loss program centered on Jesus Christ, healthy choices, com- munity and lifestyle changes. There is no cost to attend. For information: Jeannie Shierling, 503-623-5479. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, Sept. 1, 10:30 a.m. — Chil- dren’s story time. • Thursday, Sept. 1, noon — Adult Book Discussion. • Tuesday, Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m. — Morn- ing children’s story time. • Tuesday, Sept. 6, 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. 31, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Thursday, Sept. 1, 1 p.m. — Communi- ty ESL. • Thursday, Sept. 1, 4:30 p.m. — Chess club. • Tuesday, Sept. 6, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Español. • Wednesday, Sept. 7, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1 p.m. — Scrabble with Betty. — 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. Monmouth 2016 Music in the Park Main St. Park Amphitheater Every Wednesday through August 31 ~ 6:30pm MUSIC, FOOD, BEER & WINE GARDEN Music from the Redgate Winery & Fieldhouse Look for Music in the Park Series on Face- book for more in- formation about this year’s artists. Performing Tonight August 31 Coming Up Threes (Celtic) Fri. Sept. 2, 6-9 PM THE IVIE, MEZIERIE, FOSS TRIO FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC $5.00 cover ____________________ Sat. Sept. 3, 6-9 PM DIAMONDBACK FREE Concert Sunday $5.00 cover ____________________ Must be 21 • Food Available Tasting fees & glasses of wine $5.00 8175 Buena Vista Road Independence • 503-428-7115 • www.redgatevineyard.com Bring your chairs and blankets and we’ll see you in the park! For More Information Contact: Mark Fancey 503-751-0147 A Great Choice for Your Child! • Christ-Centered • Nationally-Accredited • Excellent Staff • Small Class Sizes • High Academic Achievement • Reasonable Monthly Tuition • Openings for Pre-School through Grade 5 SUNDAY, SEPT. 4 TH HOURS: 9-3 EARLY ADMISSION SUNDAY 6AM-9AM $5 REGULAR ADMISSION $1 ★ FREE PARKING ESPRESSO BAR PROVIDED BY Mid-Valley Christian Academy 1483 N. 16th Street, Monmouth, OR 97361 503-838-2818 www.midvalca.org — 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. — THuRSDAY, SEPT. 1 • 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. — FRiDAY, SEPT. 2 • 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. — SATuRDAY, SEPT. 3 • 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 under 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, SEPT. 4 • 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. — TuESDAY, SEPT. 6 • 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, SEPT. 7 • Monmouth Business Association — 7:30 a.m., Monmouth Public Library. A meeting of business people, the Monmouth- Independence Chamber of Commerce director, and city offi- cials. 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 JOIN US AT THE POLK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. WWW.POLKFLEAMARKET.COM POLKPRODUCTION@MINETFIBER.COM Check out a book at your local library. 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