Polk County Living 8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • November 16, 2016 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Honoring veterans Art center to hold empty bowls sale Willamette Art Center will hold an empty bowl sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Bowls of all sizes, shapes and styles will be available. The sale benefits the Mar- ion-Polk Food Share. The sale takes place at the Ore- gon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE, Salem. For more information: www.willametteartcenter.com. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Gospel music jam on Thursday 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 area seniors will hold a gospel music jam Thursday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Dallas Senior Center, 955 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. There is no cost to attend. The jam will feature local musicians and singers. For more information: 503-623-9055. Orquestra Brasil to perform at WOU Orquestra Brasil with Wagner Trindade will per- form at Smith Recital Hall at Western Oregon University Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The show will feature music by composers from the Brazilian state of Mina Gerais, including Toninho Horta. Orquestra Brasil is a 12- member student ensemble at WOU featuring voices, reeds, flutes, violins and a rhythm section. It is led by Dr. Tom Bergeron. There is no cost to attend. MELISSA GREEN/ for the Itemizer-Observer Mid-Valley Christian Academy hosted the fifth annual Veteran’s Day Chapel and Break- fast for local veterans on Nov. 9. The entire student body gave them a standing ovation in respect for their service and sacrifice. This was a special opportunity for students to learn about America’s freedom and give respect to those who’ve served our nation. related charities. Dr. Chad McGuire will be available to answer pet questions, and rides on a holiday Bernese Mountain Dog cart and holiday gift vendors will be available. A drawing for a GoPro Hero4 will be held at 3 p.m. All dog and cat foods will be on sale. For more information: 503-831-1222. Nov. 23 at 5:30 p.m. A community worship will follow at 7 p.m. Free meal delivery is available to Dallas residents with disabilities within city limits. Please arrange delivery by calling 503-623-2233 by Tuesday. Museum to host Rep. Paul Evans Volunteers needed to check lights The Polk County History Museum, 560 S. Pacific Highway West in Rickreall, will host Representative Paul Evans Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Evans will speak about his history of working in public service in Polk County and the Governor’s office, as well as his experience serving in Afghanistan with the U.S. Air Force. Dallas Fire & EMS and the Dallas Area Visitors Center are looking for volunteers for light bulb replacement and check for holiday deco- rations Thursday at 6 p.m. at Dallas Fire Department, 915 SE Shelton St., Dallas. A kids area with a movie playing and holiday crafts will be available. There are 40 spots avail- able. Please RSVP by calling the visitors center at 503- 623-2564. Pizza will be pro- vided by Ugo’s and paid for by the visitor’s center. Falls City will hold a free community Thanksgiving Dinner Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the com- munity center. All are welcome. Volunteers and food do- nations are needed. For more information: Kristy Major, 503-881-3993. Holiday pet fair Saturday Pet photos with Santa and the holiday pet fair is set for Saturday at Old Mill Feed and Garden, 1313 Main St., Dallas. Photos with Santa will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a $6 donation. All proceeds go to local animal- Trinity Lutheran Thanksgiving meal Trinity Lutheran Church, 320 SE Fir Villa Road, Dallas, will hold a free community Thanksgiving dinner on Falls City to hold holiday dinner perform and a gift raffle will be held. Illahe Vineyards open house Sat. Illahe Vineyards, 3275 Ballard Road, Dallas, will hold its Thanksgiving week- end open house Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Current selections of lim- ited pinot noirs will be poured paired with a selec- tion of cheeses, locally made bread, and confec- tions. Cave tours and select barrel tastings will also be available. Illahe will donate 10 per- cent of tasting fees to Willamette Cares Food Share. Artist Kelly Most Thanksgiving featured at library Luncheon at Central Dallas Library, 950 Main Central High School’s leadership class will spon- sor the Senior Thanksgiv- ing Luncheon Nov. 23 at noon. The event is free for all senior citizens in the area and will be held in the Cen- tral High School cafeteria, 1530 Monmouth St., Inde- pendence. In addition to a tradi- tional Thanksgiving meal, the Main Street singers will St., Dallas, will feature art- work from Kelly Most through November. Most, an avid photogra- pher for more than 30 years, will have photographs from some of her favorite spots from around the world on display. She experiments with paper, printing many photo- graphs on metallic paper, and prefers most images to be in black and white. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Wednesday, Nov. 16, 3:45 p.m. — Teen Advisory Board meeting. • Wednesday, Nov. 16. 4:45 p.m. — Teen Book Club. • Thursday, Nov. 17, 10:30 a.m. — Chil- dren’s Storytime. • Friday, Nov. 18, 5:30 p.m. — Gaming Night (Magic the Gathering, board games, old-school video games and a scavenger hunt). • Saturday, Nov. 19, 3:30 p.m. — Chil- dren’s movie (Rated “PG). • Tuesday, Nov. 22, 10:30 a.m. — Morn- ing Children’s Storytime. • Tuesday, Nov. 22, 3:30 p.m. — After- noon Children’s Storytime. INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m. — Family Storytime. • Wednesday, Nov. 16, 3 p.m. — Wacky Wednesdays (Family movie — “Finding Dory”). • Thursday, Nov. 17, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club. • Friday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. — Monmouth Taiko. • Saturday, Nov. 19, 3 p.m. — Teen Col- oring and Craft Club. • Tuesday, Nov. 22, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Espanol. • Wednesday, Nov. 23, 3 p.m. — Wacky Wednesdays (Falls Crafts). Visit your local library for good reads and fun events! Music and Specials from the Redgate Winery & Fieldhouse LIVE MUSIC Sunday, Nov. 20 ____________________ Next two Weekends: PINOT GRIS, ROSÉ, or WHITE PINOT NOIR Full Case only $100 ____________________ Must be 21 • Food Available MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Thursday, Nov. 17, 10:15 a.m. — Pre- school Storytime. • Friday, Nov. 18, 10:15 a.m. — Little Builders Club. • Saturday, Nov. 19, 2 p.m. — Interna- tional Games Day. • Tuesday, Nov. 22, 10:15 a.m. — Thanksgiving Crafts. • Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m. — Movie, rated “PG.” — WAGNER COMMUNITY LIBRARY 111 N. Main St., Falls City 503-787-3521, ext. 319 www.facebook.com/WagnerCommu- nityLibrary/timeline • See the library’s Facebook page for up- coming events. Itemizer-Observer WE’RE ON FACEBOOK! Check us out at www.facebook.com/pages/polk-county-itemizer-observer /205062686252209 Plan to visit us Thanksgiving Weekend! Live Music & Appetizers Nov. 25, 26 & 27 Tasting fees & glasses of wine $5.00 8175 Buena Vista Road Independence • 503-428-7115 • www.redgatevineyard.com What’s YOUR neighbor up to? Find out in the Itemizer-Observer. You may find your neighbor, your boss, your friend or yourself in the pages of the Itemizer-Observer. Local stories on local people—that’s our specialty. Get daily local high school and college sports scores, links to breaking news on our website, a preview of the upcoming newspaper, learn about special advertising and newspaper sections and promotions, and more! ALL LOCAL. ALL THE TIME. WE’RE YOUR SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS AND ADVERTISING. www.polkio.com • 503-623-2373 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 • 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. • 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. • Day-2-Day Diabetes Support Group — 3 to 4 p.m., West Valley Hospital (main conference room inside main entrance), 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. 503-623-7323. • Brew and BS: The New 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. 17 • 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. • Hymn sing-along — 6:30 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Sing hymns with others. 503-838-5678. • Veterans Night at the Elks — 6:30 p.m., Independence Elks Lodge Post 1950, 289 S. Main St., Independence. Different or- ganization presents about services offered to veterans. Bunko upstairs for families. • Dallas Senior Writing Group — 10 a.m. to noon, Dallas Senior Center, 955 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. For all seniors who love to write. Free. 503-623-9616. • American Legion Women’s Auxiliary — 7 p.m., Academy Building, room 108, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. 503-420-4021. • Radio Operators Association of Dallas (ROADS) — 7 p.m., Polk County Courthouse (Jefferson Street entrance), 850 Main St., Dallas. Organization for amateur radio operators; public wel- come. 503-881-5836. • 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. 18 • 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. • Family Building Blocks Independence play group – 10 a.m., St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1275 E St., Independence. Play group for children and families. Activities and snacks provided. Free. RSVP, 503-363-3057. • Altered Attitudes Alcoholics Anonymous — Noon, Dallas United Methodist Church, 565 SE LaCreole Drive, 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. • Blugrass Music Jam — 7 to 10 p.m., Faith Evangelical Free Church, community building, 2290 E. Ellendale Ave., Dallas. Free. Bluegrass instruments only. 503-399-6114. — SUNDAY, NOV. 20 • Dallas Wingdingers RC Flying Club Indoor Fly — 1 to 3 p.m., Whitworth Elementary School gym, 1151 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. 503-623-7288. — MONDAY, NOV. 21 • 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., Valley Life Center, 1795 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. Support group for Polk County veterans. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. Free. 503-480- 6254. • 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. 22 • 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. • 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 activi- ties aimed at losing weight. Open to anyone. First meeting is free. • 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. — WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23 • 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. • 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. • Painting, Canvas and Cocktails — 7 p.m., The Boondocks, 318 N. Main St. Fall City. All supplies, paint, canvas and instruc- tion provided. No experience necessary. $30, snack and cocktail included. 503-787-2700. • Brew and BS: The New 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.