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Polk County Living Polk County itemizer-Observer • October 26, 2016 10A Happy Halloween! Emily mEntzEr/itemizer-Observer This jack-o-lantern-snowman was one of the entrants into the inaugural pumpkin gallery at the Independence Riverview Market on Saturday. Emily mEntzEr/itemizer-Observer Dylan Bermudez, 4, carves a pumpkin under the watchful eye of his grandmother, Malinda, on Saturday. Pumpkins: Seeds for giant variety cost $200 Continued from Page 1A Yep, Marshall, who is from Washington, intended to float in a hollowed-out pumpkin for longer than the record of eight miles. She embarked on the journey on Oct. 9 on the Cowlitz River near Longview, Wash. The seed for her river adventure vessel was planted months be- fore — and really, Hendersen’s knack for raising giants began many years before that. “The first year was a friendly com- petition with a neighbor,” Hendersen explained. “It’s become a hobby.” Growing ginormous pumpkins isn’t just about putting the seeds — worth $200 to $300 apiece — in the dirt and adding water and fertilizer. Hendersen said the soil in the patch needs to contain the correct nutrients and the amount of water should be managed. Everything needs to be perfectly balanced to prevent the fast-grow- ing pumpkins from splitting, a sig- nificant risk when at the peak of the season they gain 30 to 50 pounds per day. “I’ve had some really good ones that have split halfway through the season,” Hendersen said. Then there’s the thing that every farmer worries about — the weather. This season, with warm days and cooler nights, was not ideal for growing record-breaking pumpkins, Hendersen said. He gave his pumpkin patch a break for the 2015, and has been kicking himself because the long, warm summer last year created “a perfect storm” for raising giants. The pumpkin sabbatical had him eager to get growing again this year, which worked not only in his favor, but Marshall’s too. She shattered the previous record on Oct. 9, floating an in- credible 15 miles in the pumpkin grown right here in Polk County. Hendersen is eager to introduce others to his hobby, freely willing to part with advice and something much more valuable. “I would even offer a free seed to anyone who was interested,” he said. Halloween Happenings Senior Center to host Halloween party Dallas Senior Center, 955 SE Jefferson St., Dallas, will host a Halloween party monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $5. the party will feature music, a costume contest, bingo and surprise events. Halloween block party Saturday independence Grill’s Studio 154 and Arena Sports Bar and Grill will put on a Halloween block party Saturday at 8 p.m. at both venues. the party is open to people ages 21 and older. Costumes are required. Prizes will be awarded at 10:30 p.m. music will be provided by DJ Doc titus. DJ cover will be waived for the event. Main Street Singers Monster Mash cabaret Friday and Saturday Costumes are encouraged, and everyone wearing a costume will win a prize. there is no cost to attend. Public is invited to bring a snack to share. For more information: michele Campione, 503-507-5240. Trick N Treat Monday at Morrison morrison Campus, in partnership with Dallas Chamber of Commerce, will hold a Halloween trick n treat event monday from 3 to 6 p.m. at morrison, 1251 main St., Dallas. local chamber businesses will have booths set up with games and hand out candy. morrison students will decorate the school’s entryway and gym. there is no cost to attend. For more information: Charlotte Vidrio, Charlotte.Vidrio@dsd2.org. WOU celebrates Dia de los Muertos Central High School’s main Street singers invite the public to the monster mash dessert cabaret Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $8 for students (high school and younger). Premium tables can be reserved for $90 and include eight tickets. A silent and oral auction will be available along with a raffle. Western Oregon University will celebrate Dia de los muertos Wednesday (today) through nov. 2 at the Werner University Center. the festivities culminate on nov. 2 with face painting, sugar skulls, hot chocolate and pan dulce from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the evening events begin at 6 p.m. in the Columbia room at WUC and will include a guest speaker, costume contest, tamales, hot chocolate and pan dulce. Chamber to host Spooktacular Bingo Indy library offers Halloween Spectacular the monmouth-independence Chamber of Commerce will host Spooktacular Bingo at the monmouth-independence ymCA, 301 S. main St., independence, Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $1 per bingo card or $10 for 12 cards. the event is open to people of all ages. For more information: www.micc-or.org. independence library, 175 monmouth St., will host a Hal- loween Spectacular monday from 4 to 6 p.m. Children are invit- ed to come and decorate trick-or-treat bags before heading downtown to trick-or-treat at various businesses. For more information: 503- 838-1811. DRV to host trick-or-treat Friends and family of residents and staff at Dallas retirement Village may bring your costumed children to trick-or-treat with residents from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on monday. little ghouls and goblins may come to any of the three lob- bies on campus: health care, assisted and independent living. Each will have residents eagerly awaiting them. Crafts will be available. DrV is at 340 nW Brentwood Ave., Dallas. Trinity Lutheran to host Halloween party trinity lutheran Church, 320 SE Fir Villa road, Dallas, will host a Halloween party Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. the public is invited and there is no cost to attend. the party will feature candy, games, a costume contest and bingo for adults. A worship serv- ice will follow at 6 for those who wish to participate. Valley Life Center Carnival Monday Valley life Center, 1795 SE miller Ave., Dallas, will hold its Community Carnival monday from 6 to 8 p.m. there is no cost to attend. the carnival will feature candy, games, pony rides, inflat- ables and hay rides (weather permitting). the carnival is aimed at children in fifth grade and younger. For more information: www.valleylifecenter.com. Kings Valley Harvest Carnival on Friday Kings Valley Charter School will hold its annual Harvest Carni- val Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. trunk-or-treat will take place from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Free popcorn and lemonade will be available. A dinner will be available as a fundraiser for high school stu- dents. For more information: 541-929-2134. Monmouth Library to offer tricks, treats Aquatic Center to extend rec monmouth Public library, 168 Ecols St. S., monmouth, will host Halloween tricks and treats monday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. swim Families are invited to stop by for games, treats and crafts. there is no cost to attend. the monmouth Police Department will hand out candy. Costume Ball set for Sunday maxine’s Ballroom, 128 C St., independence, will host a cos- tume ball Sunday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Cost is $10. live music will be per- formed by Swing and a mS. trophies will be awarded for best costume. For more information: www.maxinesballroom.com. Central FFA Haunted Caves return Central FFA’s Haunted Caves return Friday, Saturday and monday from 7 to 10 p.m. in the lower ag shop at Central High School. Cost is $4. Suitable for all ages. Monster Mash music jam set Thursday the Dallas Area Senior’s 10th Annual Halloween music Jam returns thursday at 6:30 p.m. All area singers and musicians are invited to come and play. in lieu of the Annual Captain Jack event, Dallas Aquatic Center, 1005 SE laCreole Drive, Dallas, will offer an extended recreational swim period Satur- day from 6 to 9 p.m. Howl @ the Moon returns to Pressed ready for a “scaryoke” contest? that is just part of the fun at Pressed Coffee & Wine Bar’s “Howl @ the moon” party on Saturday. the Dallas bar, 788 main St., will cele- brate the occasion with karaoke renditions of scary songs, a costume contest, “mon- sters’ bash” late night karaoke dance party, spooky giveaways, creepy drinks and Scooby snacks. those younger than 21 are welcome until 10 p.m. the party will continue until 2 a.m. for those 21 and older. For more information: 503-751-1666. • Bring a flashlight • Wear bright colors • Don’t accept unwrapped candy • Carry a cellphone • Plan your trick-or-treat route • Trick-or-treat with friends • Make sure you can see through masks • Don’t enter someone’s home • Do not approach strange vehicles
