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.
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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!).
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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).
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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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Saturday, Nov. 12th, 2016 • 10 am - 3 pm
Benton County Fairgrounds
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Admission $6 • Children 10 yrs & under FREE
Bring this ad for $1 discount on admission!
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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.
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Serving Polk County 16yrs
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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