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.
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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.
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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.
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
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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