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Polk County Living 6A Polk County itemizer-Observer • September 7, 2016 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Heading to school Caterpillar employee potluck All former Caterpillar Dal- las plant employees and spouses are invited to attend a potluck picnic Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Dallas City Park. The picnic will take place at the Seibert-Fredrick- son Memorial Shelter. Attendees are invited to bring food to share and your own beverage, utensils, and folding or lawn chairs. Coffee will be provided. For more information: Jerry Bennett, 503-623-2946 or jerglobe@msn.com. 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). Heritage Museum to host centennial wagon train event The Heritage Museum So- ciety presents “Trail Ruts: Oregon’s Centennial Wagon Train” on Monday at 7 p.m. at the Independence Events Center, 555 South Main St., Independence. Signed copies of the book “Trail Ruts” will be available for purchase by cash or check. Author Dick Carter will present on his experience of following the Oregon Trail in 1959. His book tells the histo- ry of the original Oregon Trail where his great-grandmoth- er died in 1852, with the story of a group of re-enac- tors he led to retrace their steps in 1959. The event is free and open to the public. For more information: orheritage.com or email to orheritage@minetfiber.org. National Day of Service project set for Saturday Volunteers are needed for the 2016 National Day of Service project held at Madrona Park, 1521 Madrona St., Monmouth, on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Help is requested to clear and plant areas along the na- ture trails in the east end of the park. Attendees are invit- ed to bring shovels, hoes and rakes. For more information: Mark Fancey, 503-751-0147. Jazz festival Sunday at vineyard The Jazz Festival 2016 will be held Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Kathken Vineyard, 5739 Orchard Heights Road, West Salem. EMiLy MEnTzEr/ itemizer-Observer Stuart Willoughby and Evangeline Dagg make their way to school on Tuesday morning, crossing the street at Church Street and Highway 99W. Willoughby was excited to start fifth grade at Monmouth Elementary School. Featured artists are the Johnny Martin Trio and Djangophiles. Freedom from smoking class offered A seven-week series devel- oped by the American Lung Association to assist people in becoming smoke free will be offered at the Monmouth Senior Center. The weekly class will be held Tuesdays from Sept. 13-Oct. 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The workshop will include a variety of strategies includ- ing self-monitoring, relax- ation techniques and med- ication overview. There is no cost to attend. Class materials, including a course book and CD, are also provided without charge. To register or for more in- formation: 503-587-5129. dening creativity for the fall and winter seasons. For more information: 503-623-8395. Ash Creek Arts Center family art class Saturday The Second Saturday Family Art Class will be held Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Independence Women’s Club, 340 S. Third St., Inde- pendence. The class, pre- sented by the Ash Creek Arts Center, will feature paper an- imal masks with Mary Hard- en. Class is intended for chil- dren and parents. Children should be old enough to manage scissors, glue, tape and other supplies. The event is free and open to the public. For more information: www.ashcreekarts.org. Ground school is approxi- mately 45 minutes long and the flight lasts about 15 min- utes. Young Eagles must have a registration form signed by a parent or guardian to partici- pate in the flight. For more information: www.youngeagles.com/par- ents/faq.asp. MI Chamber forum set for Sept. 14 The Monmouth-Indepen- dence Chamber of Com- merce will host the Chamber forum Sept. 14 at noon at the Independence Public Li- brary, 175 Monmouth St., In- dependence. Boxed lunches from Main Street Pub and Eatery are available for purchase for $12. Lunch orders must be received by noon on Tues- day. To register: www.micc- or.org. Polk County Master Young Eagles rally Gardeners to meet on Saturday Dallas Church to Sept. 14 The EAA Young Eagles will host guitar clinic The Polk County Master Gardeners will meet Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 320 SE Fir Villa Road, Dallas. There is no cost to attend, and meetings are open to the public. Karen Maki, owner of the 13th Street Nursery in Salem will discuss container gar- hold a rally Saturday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Independ- ence Airport, EAA Hangar, 4803 Airport Road, Inde- pendence. The rally is open to chil- dren ages 8-17. All Young Ea- gles receive ground school training, a free flight and a picture, as well as a certificate. Dallas Church, 450 SE Washington St., Dallas, will host a free guitar clinic Sat- urday from 10 a.m. to noon. Please bring your own guitar. The clinic is open to people ages 10 and older. There is no cost to at- tend, but donations are ac- cepted. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m. — Chil- dren’s story time. • Thursday, Sept. 8, noon — Adult Book Discussion. • Tuesday, Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m. — Morn- ing children’s story time. • Tuesday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. — After- noon Children’s story time. Check out a book at your local library. INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Aug. Sept. 7, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Thursday, Sept. 8, 1 p.m. — Communi- ty ESL. • Thursday, Sept. 8, 4:30 p.m. — Chess club. • Thursday, Sept. 8, 1 p.m. — Mystery Book Club. • Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5:30 p.m. — Cuen- tos en Español. • Wednesday, Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. 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. Passes not allowed on starred items. Friday & Saturday Sept. 9 & 10 KUBO & THE TWO STRINGS (Digital) (PG) STAR TREK BEYOND (Digital) (PG13) BEN-HUR (Digital) (PG13) DON’T BREATHE (Digital) (R) HELL OR HIGH WATER (Digital) (R) SULLY (Digital) (PG13) THE WILD LIFE (Digital) (PG) PETE’S DRAGON (Digital) (PG) HANDS OF STONE (Digital) (R) THE MECHANIC: RESURRECTION (Digital) (R) FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (Digital) (PG13) SECRET LIFE OF PETS (Digital) (PG) SUICIDE SQUAD (Digital) (PG13) (11:50 2:00) 6:50 (4:15) (12:25 2:40 4:55) (12:15 2:40 5:05) (12:25 2:50 5:10) (12:30 2:45 5:00) (12:10 2:35 4:55) 7:15 7:30 7:25 7:10 7:20 9:40 (11:50 4:30) 9:15 (2:05) 6:45 (12:00 2:10) (4:20) 7:05 9:50 Sunday Sept. 11 KUBO & THE TWO STRINGS (Digital) (PG) STAR TREK BEYOND (Digital) (PG13) BEN-HUR (Digital) (PG13) DON’T BREATHE (Digital) (R) HELL OR HIGH WATER (Digital) (R) SULLY (Digital) (PG13) THE WILD LIFE (Digital) (PG) PETE’S DRAGON (Digital) (PG) THE MECHANIC: RESURRECTION (Digital) (R) FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (Digital) (PG13) SECRET LIFE OF PETS (Digital) (PG) SUICIDE SQUAD (Digital) (PG13) (11:50 2:00) 6:50 (4:15) (12:25 2:40 4:55) (12:15 2:40 5:05) (12:25 2:50 5:10) (12:30 2:45 5:00) (12:10 2:35 4:55) (11:50 4:30) (2:05) (12:00 2:10) (4:20) 7:15 7:30 7:25 7:10 7:20 6:45 7:05 Monday - Thursday Sept. 12 - 15 KUBO & THE TWO STRINGS (Digital) (PG) STAR TREK BEYOND (Digital) (PG13) BEN-HUR (Digital) (PG13) DON’T BREATHE (Digital) (R) HELL OR HIGH WATER (Digital) (R) SULLY (Digital) (PG13) THE WILD LIFE (Digital) (PG) PETE’S DRAGON (Digital) (PG) THE MECHANIC: RESURRECTION (Digital) (R) FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (Digital) (PG13) SECRET LIFE OF PETS (Digital) (PG) SUICIDE SQUAD (Digital) (PG13) 9:35 9:25 9:50 9:45 9:15 (2:00) 6:50 (4:15) (2:40 4:55) (2:40 5:05) (2:50 5:10) (2:45 5:00) (2:35 4:55) (4:30) (2:05) (2:10) (4:20) 7:15 7:30 7:25 7:10 7:20 MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Tuesday, Sept. 13, 10:15 a.m. — Family Story Time. — 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. ore ONLY 4 M hop! o S Weeks t rowers, G Featuring Artisans & Producers ounty area C lk o P of nd! and beyo Thursdays through September 29th 182 Academy Street, Dallas (Corner of Main & Academy Streets) General Vendors 10:00 am - 3:00 pm THIS WEEK: • Live music with Fiddler Truman Price 11 am - 1 pm • OSU Master Preservers to guide you in your food preserving needs! • All your favorite vendors! • Three Food Trucks! NEXT WEEK (Sept 15): • Bring a BUCKET! Republic Services will be giving away FREE local compost to improve your garden / container plantings! • CARTS—Upcoming proposal for April 2017. Let your voice be heard! For more info: http://cherriots.org/regional 503-623-2564 Facebook.com/bountymarket 6:45 7:05 http://www.exploredallasoregon.org/bounty-market.html WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 • Monmouth Business Association — 7:30 a.m., Monmouth Public Library, 175 Monmouth St. A meeting of business peo- ple, the Monmouth-independence Chamber of Commerce di- rector, 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. — THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 • Independence Downtown Association — 8 a.m., inde- pendence Grill, 154 S. Main St., independence. A meeting of business people regarding the vitality of independence and its downtown area. 503-580-8525. • 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. • Young Professionals Networking — 5:30 to 7: p.m., Ore- gon State Credit Union, 210 Orchard Drive, Dallas. After-hours social event for Polk County young professionals, aged 21-45. 503-623-2564, Gage Martin. Or MacLarin Jones, 509-859-3779. • 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. 9 • 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. — SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 • Donation Yoga — 11 a.m. to noon, Dallas yoga and Bal- ance Studio, 115 SE Court St., Dallas. Bring a few cans of food or cash to donate to the food bank. 503-999-8016. • Guthrie Park Country Dance — 7 to 10 p.m., Guthrie Park Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway, Dallas. Admis- sion: $5 per person; $15 immediate family rate; children 12 and under free. 503-623-0809. • 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. • Rickreall Grange Flea Market — 8 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. — SUNDAY, SEPT. 11 • Buell Grange Breakfast — 8 to 11 a.m., Buell Grange Hall, 5970 Mill Creek road, just off Highway 22 northwest of Dallas. $6. 503-623-8462 or 503-843-4703. • Rickreall Grange Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 3 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. — MONDAY, SEPT. 12 • 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, SEPT. 13 • Tuesdays in the Square — 4 to 7 p.m., Court Street, Dallas. Free. Enjoy art and wine, and help Dallas rotary Club celebrate the 100th anniversary of the rotary Foundation with cake at 6 p.m. • 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. Continued on page 7A