Polk County Living
8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • October 12, 2016
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
Corn Feed
Murder, Mayhem
and Munchies
Independence Public Li-
brary, 175 Monmouth St.,
will host Murder, Mayhem
and Munchies Saturday at 3
p.m.
A bibliography of culi-
nary mysteries is available
online at www.ci.indepen-
dence.or.us/library. Par-
ticipants are invited to se-
lect and make a favorite
recipe from a culinary
mystery to share with the
group during the program.
Cooking is not necessary
to participate in the dis-
cussion and enjoy the
food.
The event is free and
open to the public.
The Mystery Book Club
normally meets the second
Thursday of the month.
“Jade Dragon Mountain” by
Elsa Hart will be Novem-
ber’s book.
For more information:
503-838-1811.
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).
Dallas chamber to
host election
events
The Public Policy Com-
mittee of the Dallas Cham-
ber of Commerce invites
the public to attend a trio of
election events at the Dallas
Civic Center, 945 SE Jeffer-
son St., Dallas.
The first is Thursday
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Invited
candidates include Mark
Garton, Todd Whitlow, Mike
Nearman, Jim Thompson,
Kurt Schrader, Colm Willis,
Brian Boquist and Ross
Swartzendruber.
There is no charge to at-
tend.
A luncheon will be held
on Monday from 11:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m. to discuss Meas-
ures 97 and 98. Cost is $12
and RSVPs are required by
Friday.
A third election event will
be held on Oct. 20 from 7 to
8:30 p.m. Invited candi-
dates are LaVonne Wilson,
Kelly Gabliks, Ken Woods
Jr., Paul Trahan, Marsha
Heeter, Jennie Rummell
and Terry Crawford.
For more information:
www.dallasoregon.org.
Networking and
celebration event
The Rural Tourism Studio
program will host a net-
working event Wednesday
(today) at Left Coast Cellars,
4225 N. Pacific Highway W.,
Rickreall, from 5 to 7:30
p.m.
There is no cost to at-
tend.
The event will have infor-
mation on what the pro-
gram has accomplished
over its first year and a half,
and what its plans are for
the future. An Americorps
RARE participant will also
be in attendance to meet
and greet.
Light refreshments and
drinks will be served.
For more information:
Rope Busters to
begin practice
Rope Busters will begin
jump rope practices Tues-
day at Whitworth Elemen-
tary School in Dallas. Prac-
tices will be held Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 2:30 to
4 p.m.
Cost is $30, which in-
cludes a free jump rope.
On-site registration is
available.
For more information:
Jim Dent, 503-623-8074.
LUKAS EGGEN/ Itemizer-Observer
Perrydale FFA hosted the Perrydale Corn Feed on Friday evening. The annual event
raises money to help cover student fees and fund projects and events.
Luckiamute
Watershed Council
monthly meeting
The Luckiamute Water-
shed Council will hold its
monthly board meeting
Thursday at 7 p.m. at Volun-
teer Hall, 144 Warren St. S.,
Monmouth.
The council will cover
regular monthly business
and see a presentation from
Sue Reams from the USDA
Natural Resources Conser-
vation Service about a new
cost-share program offered
to small forestry operations
in the Luckiamute Water-
shed.
The public is invited.
For more information:
www.LuckimauteLWC.org.
Library showcases
Messer’s artwork
Dallas Public Library, 950
Main St., will showcase
neo-expressionist paintings
by K.D. Messer through the
end of October. Messer is a
longtime photographer and
artist.
For more information:
503-623-2633.
William Sullivan at
Dallas Library
Oregon author William
Sullivan will present a
slideshow and talk featur-
ing hikes on the Oregon
Coast at Dallas Public Li-
brary, 950 Main St., at 7
p.m. on Thursday.
Sullivan’s slide show fea-
tures dozens of new trails
he discovered while re-
searching the fourth edition
of his book, “100
Hikes/Travel Guide: Oregon
Coast & Coast Range.”
Sullivan is the author of
the, “Oregon Trails,” feature
columns for Eugene’s Regis-
ter-Guard and the Statesman
Journal. He has hiked nearly
every public trail in Oregon.
The event is free and
open to the public.
For more information,
503-623-2633
or
facebook.com/dallasli-
braryoregon.
WOU homecoming
celebrations begin
Wester n Oregon will
begin its homecoming cele-
brations on Monday. Activi-
ties run all week, culminat-
ing with home soccer, foot-
ball and volleyball matches
on Oct. 22.
For a full schedule or for
more information:
www.wou.edu.
Pine needle
baskets class
Openings are available
for a pine needle baskets
class with Vivian Byers Sat-
urday at 11:30 a.m. at the
River Gallery, 184 South
Main St., Independence.
Cost is $40 and includes
materials. Class size will be
capped at 10. Attendees
should bring a large-eye
sewing needle. All other
supplies will be provided.
The River Gallery is focus-
ing on the artistry of basket-
making through Nov. 5.
For more information:
503-838-6171.
Information on
Measure 27
Central School District
will offer several opportuni-
ties to learn about pro-
posed changes in Bond
Measure 27.
Community walk
throughs are scheduled for
Talmadge Middle School
Wednesday (today) at 6:30
p.m., Monmouth Elementary
School (Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.)
and Independence Elemen-
tary School (Oct. 21 at 9 a.m.
and Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m.).
Tours will be led by Su-
perintendent Buzz Brazeau
and the school principal.
School board members
have also scheduled com-
munity question-and-an-
swer sessions to discuss the
bond measure.
School board members
will be available at The
Brew on Tuesday at 5:30
p.m. and at Rick’s Place on
Oct. 20 at 8:30 a.m. and Oct.
27 at 7:30 a.m.
For more information:
Cec Koontz, ckoontz@cen-
t r a l . k 1 2 . o r. u s o r B u z z
Brazeau, 503-838-0033.
Women’s group to
hold potluck
Dallas Nazarene Church,
341 NE Kings Valley Highway,
is starting a women’s group
focused on making friends
and sharing experiences.
The next meeting is Satur-
day at 1 p.m. and will feature
a potluck of snacks and
desserts.
For more information:
Shirley Wimer, 503-428-0384.
Reservations open
for EAA event
EAA Chapter 292 will hold
a free event for children
ages 13 through high school
seniors on Oct. 22 and 23 at
Independence State Airport,
4803 Airport Road.
The event will run from
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
and is geared toward those
interested in learning more
about sport aviation.
Topics will include aero-
dynamics and forces of
flight demonstrated in a
wind tunnel, navigation
using charts and electronic
systems, how to build an air-
plane, and a 20-minute
plane ride to demonstrate
things learned in the classes.
Reservations are due by
Oct. 19. Participants are
capped at 20.
Snacks and beverages
will be provided, but partic-
ipants will need to bring a
sack lunch.
For more information:
Michael Ryer, 503-364-3619,
email to starkandryer@out-
look.com.
LIBRARY CALENDAR
DALLAS
950 Main St.
503-623-2633
www.ci.dallas.or.us/library
• Wednesday, Oct. 12, 4 p.m. — Paws to
Read.
• Thursday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m. — Chil-
dren’s story time.
• Thursday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. — Meet the
author (William Sullivan).
• Tuesday, Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m. — Morn-
ing Children’s Storytime.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18, 3:30 p.m. — After-
noon Children’s Storytime.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19, 3:45 p.m. — Teen
Advisory Board meeting.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4 p.m. — Paws to
Read.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4:45 p.m. — Teen
Book Club.
Family story time.
INDEPENDENCE
175 Monmouth St.
503-838-1811
www.ci.independence.or.us/library
• Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10:30 a.m. —
Family story time.
• Thursday, Oct. 13, 1 p.m. — Communi-
ty ESL.
• Friday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m. — Coloring and
Craft Club (Grades 6 and up).
• Saturday, Oct. 15, 3 p.m. — Mystery
Book Club presents Murder, Mayhem and
Munchies.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4:30 p.m. — Chess
club.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos
en Espanol.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. —
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MONMOUTH
168 S. Ecols St.
503-751-0182
www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library
• Thursday, Oct. 13, 10:15 a.m. — Pre-
school Storytime.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18, 10:15 a.m. — Family
Storytime.
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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.
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12
• 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.
• Polk County Republican Women — 11:30 a.m., Oak Knoll
Golf Course, 6335 Highway 22, Independence. No-host lunch
available; everyone welcome. 503-623-5759.
• 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.
• Free Blood Pressure Check Clinic — 2 to 3 p.m., West Val-
ley Hospital (surgery admitting area), 525 SE Washington St.,
Dallas. 503-623-7323.
• Monmouth Senior Center Music Jam — 6:30 p.m., Mon-
mouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Open to
the public; musicians of all types welcome. 503-838-5678.
• Dallas American Legion Post No. 20 — 7 p.m., Academy
Building, Room 108, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. 503-831-3971.
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THURSDAY, OCT. 13
• 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.,
Umpqua Bank, 302 S. Main St., Independence. After-hours social
event for Polk County young professionals, aged 21-45.
MacLarin Jones, 509-859-3779.
• Homework, Hoops and Hotdogs — 5:30 to 8 p.m., The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1401 SW 13th St.,
Dallas. Free help with homework for students in middle and
high school. 503-917-9822, Nona Springer.
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FRIDAY, OCT. 14
• 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.
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SATURDAY, OCT. 15
• 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.
• Old Time Fiddlers Association — Noon, Falls City
Methodist Church, 242 N. Main St., Falls City. 503-391-5377.
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SUNDAY, OCT. 16
• Dallas Wingdingers RC Flying Club Indoor Fly — 1 to 3
p.m., Whitworth Elementary School gym, 1151 SE Miller Ave.,
Dallas. 503-623-7288.
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MONDAY, OCT. 17
• Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon — 11:30
a.m., Dallas Civic Center, 945 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. Cost: $12 in
advance; $15 at the door. 503-623-2564.
• Central Lions Club — Noon, Independence Elks Lodge
1950 Dining Room, 289 S. Main St., Independence. 503-606-
2150.
• Polk County Battle Buddies support group — 6 to 8 p.m.,
486 SW Westwood Dr., Dallas. Support group for Polk County
veterans. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. Free. 503-510-1015.
• Red Cross Blood Drive — 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., First Presbyte-
rian Church, 879 SW Levens St., Dallas. www.redcrossblood.org.
• 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, OCT. 18
• Indoor Play Park — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., First Presbyte-
rian Church, 879 SW Levens St., Dallas. Open to children pre-
kindergarten and younger with parent/adult. Tuesdays through
Fridays. Free.
• Family Building Blocks Dallas play group — 10 a.m.,
Academy Building, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. Suite 216. Play
group for children and families. Activities and snacks provided.
Free. RSVP, 503-877-8473.
• 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.
• Dallas Wingdingers RC Flying Club — 7 p.m., Whitworth
Elementary School library, 1151 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. 503-623-
7288.
• Polk County Coin Club — 7 p.m., Monmouth Senior Cen-
ter, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. 503-362-9123.
• 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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