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Polk County Living 8A Polk County itemizer-Observer • November 2, 2016 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Trick or treat Hospital book sale set for Friday The West Valley Hospital Volunteers’ Books R Fun fundraiser sale will take place Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Salem Health West Valley, 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. The sale will be in the main conference room immediately inside the front door. Books, gifts and toys will be available at 30 to 70 per- cent off retail prices. Proceeds from the fundraiser go toward the scholarship fund, benefitting Polk County high school seniors wishing to pursue a medical related field. 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). Monmouth leaf pickup scheduled The city of Monmouth will conduct residential leaf pickups Nov. 11-13, 18-20, Dec. 2-4, 16-18 and 23-26. The program is for Mon- mouth residents whose property generates more leaves than Brandt’s yard de- bris recycling cart can han- dle. Leaves must be placed on city streets during pickup dates. Leave a minimum of one foot between the curb and the leaf pile. Leaves should not block the flow of storm water along the curb, cover storm catch basins or en- croach on traffic lanes. Park vehicles at least five feet away from leaf piles to allow equipment room to safely pick up leaves. No grass trimmings, limbs or other debris allowed. After Dec. 26, property owners are responsible for disposal of leaves. If a landscape firm is un- able to place leaves out dur- ing this window of time, they are required to collect and haul away leaves. Failure to comply with dates and restrictions will re- sult in residents required to put leaves back on your property until the next pick- up period. EMily MENTzER/ itemizer-Observer Hundreds of children and their parents flooded the streets of downtown Independence on Monday for the annual trick-or-treat, sponsored by the Independence Downtown As- sociation. Businesses kept their doors open Monday afternoon to accommodate the hordes of costumed youths seeking candy. Free refreshments will also be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information: 503-623-3025. MVCA to host Vets chapel, breakfast Mi d - Va l l e y C h r i s t i a n Academy invites all veterans to its Veterans Day Chapel and complimentary break- fast on Nov. 9 from 8:15 to 10 a.m. at 1463 16th St., N., Monmouth. Students wish to thank veterans for their service and to serve breakfast to veterans and their guests. For more information: 503-838-2818. Clown to perform at Calmlee’s MI Chamber to host events Children’s entertainer Cooki the Clown will per- form at Calmlee’s, 147 SW Court St., Dallas, on Satur- day from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to help celebrate the store’s one year anniversary. Cooki will read the book “Pete the Cat” and “The First Thanksgiving.” She will also perform illusions and give out free balloon animals. The Monmouth-Indepen- dence Chamber of Com- merce will hold a pair of events. The first is Chamber 101: Membership Value, Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the computer lab at Henry Hill Education Support Cen- ter, 750 S. Fifth St., Inde- pendence. The free session will pro- vide veteran, new and prospective members an overview of the benefits of chamber membership. The chamber will also hold its November forum and annual meeting on Nov. 9 at Hawk Hall at Henry Hill Education Support Center. Elections for three new board of directors will be conducted. An overview of 2016 programs and services and a preview of 2017 will be given. Bring a food donation for the Ella Curran Food Bank and be entered to win a prize. B ox e d l u n c h e s f r o m Critelli Sweets are available for purchase with online reg- istration. Forums are open to members, guests and friends. For more information or to register for either event: www.micc-or.org. EHWC celebrates 30th anniversary Eola Hills Wine Cellars, 501 S. Pacific Highway, Rickreall, will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Satur- day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Complimentar y wine tastings, live music and local culinary bites will be available. Specials on wines will also be offered. There is no cost to attend. For more information: www.eolahillswinery.com. Willamette Valley Symphony performs Willamette Valley Sym- phony will give a pair of performances on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, the symphony will play at First United Methodist Church, 1115 28th Ave. SW, Albany at 7 p.m. On Sunday, the sympho- ny will perform at Ashbook Independence School, 4045 Research Way, Corvallis, at 4 p.m. A pre-concert talk takes place on both days a half hour before the concert begins. Tickets cost $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students. Kids 12 and younger are free. Tickets are available on- line at www.willametteval- leysymphony.org. The program includes Beethoven’s “Fidelio Over- ture,” Brahms’ “Double Concerto” and Sibelius’ “Symphony No. 1.” LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. • 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Wednesday, Nov. 2, 4 p.m. — PAWS to READ. • Wednesday, Nov. 2, 5:30 p.m. — Ukelele Fans of Dallas. • Thursday, Nov. 3, 10:30 a.m. — Chil- dren’s Storytime. • Thursday, Nov. 3, noon — Adult Book Discussion. • Tuesday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m. — Morning Children’s Storytime. • Tuesday, Nov. 8, 3:30 p.m. — After- noon Children’s Storytime. • Wednesday, Nov. 9, 4 p.m. — PAWS to READ. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Nov. 2, 10:30 a.m. — Fam- ily Storytime. • Wednesday, Nov. 2. 1 p.m. — Scrabble with Betty. • Thursday, Nov. 3, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club. • Saturday, Nov. 5, 3 p.m. — Holiday cards with Kay Bates. • Tuesday, Nov. 8, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Español. • Wednesday, Nov. 9, 10:30 a.m. — Fam- ily Storytime. • Wednesday, Nov. 9, 3 p.m. — Wacky Wednesdays (Games, Games, Games!). — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2:30 p.m. — Builders Club (kindergarten-fifth grade). • Thursday, Nov. 3, 10:15 a.m. — Pre- school Explorers. • Thursday, Nov. 3, 5:30 p.m. — First Thursday Adult Coloring Club. • Saturday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m. — Prepare! Disaster Preparedness. • Tuesday, Nov. 8, 10:15 a.m. — Family Storytime. • Tuesday, Nov. 8, 5:30 p.m. — Family Fun Night (Candy science). — 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. Furniture Upholstery Dolls, Toys, Miniatures & Related Items All types: for homes, offices, equip- ment. Also, repairs, RV cushions, slipcovers, High Quality since 1966 Stephen By Oregon Creative Doll Club, UFDC Saturday, Nov. 12th, 2016 • 10 am - 3 pm Benton County Fairgrounds Winters Sewing 110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis, OR 97330 Admission $6 • Children 10 yrs & under FREE Bring this ad for $1 discount on admission! Doll stringing available. For more info & table reservations email: lr.jl.kilgore@gmail.com or Valerie@peak.org Directions from I-5: Take exit 228W to Corvallis on Hwy 34 which becomes Harrison St. in Corvallis. Continue on Harrison St, turning left on 53rd St. Fairgrounds are 1/4 mile south on right. Recyle this newspaper after reading. 503-838-4999 or 503-375-9266 Emmy Joseph 440 E. St • Independence, OR 97351 www.winterssewing.com Serving Polk County 16yrs — WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 • Monmouth Business Association — 7:30 a.m., Monmouth Hardware, 401 Main St. E. A meeting of business people, the Monmouth-independence Chamber of Commerce director, 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 Warren St. S., 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. • Brew and BS: The Old Testament — 7 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1486 SW levens St., Dallas. A lecture series on New Testament figures. Bring brew of choice — coffee, tea, chai, beer, wine, cider. 435-503-4304. — THURSDAY, NOV. 3 • 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. • 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. — FRIDAY, NOV. 4 • 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 Dr., 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, NOV. 5 • 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 Warren St. S., 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. — SUNDAY, NOV. 6 • Polk Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polk County Fair- grounds, 520 S. Pacific Highway (99W), Rickreall. Admission: $1; children 12 and younger, free. Early admission from 6 to 9 a.m. is $5. 503-428-8224. • 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. • Compassionate Listening — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., First Pres- byterian Church, 879 SW levens St., Dallas. What to say (and not say) in all relationships with a focus on visiting with the sick or homebound. Discussion and a moving and fun presentation filled with insights for effective communication. Enter via glass doors next to parking lot bench. Free. 503-623-3397. — MONDAY, NOV. 7 • Relatives as Parents Support Group — 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Patrick Parish (Annex), 1265 E St., independence. Sup- port and education for grandparents raising grandchildren or other relatives. Meets first Monday of the month. Free, drop-ins OK. Coffee and refreshments provided. 503-606-7620. • 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, NOV. 8 • 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. Continued on page 9A
