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Polk County Living 6A Polk County itemizer-Observer • November 23, 2016 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Checking them twice Applications open for Toys for Tots The application period for the Monmouth-Inde- pendence Christmas Proj- ect/Toys for Tots is now open. If you need gifts for your children or need a food bas- ket for Christmas, request forms are available at Inde- pendence Women’s Club- house, 340 S. Third St., Inde- pendence. The office is open Tues- days and Wednesdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Friday by ap- pointment. Closing day is Dec. 20. Applications are due by Dec. 2. Photo ID for proof of ad- dress and proof of children are required. Only one re- quest per address. Donations and volunteers are also sought. For more information: 503-339-4955. 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). Parade of Lights accepting entries The Independence Pa- rade of Lights returns Dec. 3. Entries for the parade are now being accepted. There is no entry fee. The parade stages at 4:15 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Independence. The pa- rade begins at 5 p.m. fol- lowed by a community re- ception at Sojourn Interna- tional on Main Street. Applications may be re- ceived by contacting Nancy Lodge, 503-838-2314 or email to pd1571@ yahoo.com. Dallas Garden Club to talk peonies The Dallas Garden Club will hold its monthly meet- ing Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Builders Room at Evan- gelical Bible Church, 1175 SE Howe St., Dallas. Carol Adelman from Adel- man Peony Gardens will present the program on growing gorgeous peonies. EMily MENTzER/ itemizer-Observer Sue Barker looks over wreaths that will light up downtown Independence this Christmas season. Members of the Independence Downtown Association’s Parade of Lights com- mittee met in the basement of the Monmouth-Independence YMCA on Saturday to check the lights and bows on the decorations. Club membership is open to the public. Visitors are welcome to attend meetings. For more information: Mike Stewart, 503-510-3293. Darr family to put on clothing drive The Darr family will be collecting warm articles of clothing for those in need from Dec. 5 to Jan. 9. Clothing that will be ac- cepted are coats, jackets, sweaters, sweat pants and sweat shirts, warm hats, gloves, socks and blankets. Clothing can be dropped off at Star Lite Lanes, 394 Main St., Dallas. Any donated used items need to be prechecked of anything before leaving it at the donation site. All donations will be dis- tributed within Polk County. For more information: 503-787-3888. Thanksgiving meals available Trinity Lutheran Church, 320 Fir Villa Road, Dallas, will offer a free Thanksgiving dinner and community service Wednesday (today) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information: 503-623-2233. Tater’s Café, 638 SE Jeffer- son St., will offer a Thanks- giving dinner at noon while supplies last. For more information: 503-623-3335. Cornerstone Christian Church, 4395 Independence Highway, Independence, will offer a free Thanksgiving meal Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information: 503-838-5119. Thanksgiving Luncheon at Central 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 perform and a gift raffle will be held. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Tuesday, Nov. 29, 10:30 a.m. — Morn- ing Children’s Storytime. • Tuesday, Nov. 29, 3:30 p.m. — After- noon Children’s Storytime. • Wednesday, Nov. 30, 4 p.m. — PAWS to READ (Davos). — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Nov. 23, 10:30 a.m. – Fam- ily Story Time. • Wednesday, Nov. 23, 3 p.m. — Wacky Wednesdays (Fall crafts). • Tuesday, Nov. 29, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Español. • Wednesday, Nov. 30, 10:30 a.m. — Family Story Time. • Wednesday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m. — Wacky Wednesdays (Gingerbread houses). — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m. — Movie (“Finding Dory”). — 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. Music and Specials from the Redgate Winery & Fieldhouse Plan to visit us Thanksgiving Weekend! Live Music & Appetizers Nov. 25, 26 & 27 PINOT GRIS, ROSÉ, or WHITE PINOT NOIR Full Case only $100 ____________________ Must be 21 • Food Available Tasting fees & glasses of wine $5.00 8175 Buena Vista Road Independence • 503-428-7115 • www.redgatevineyard.com Wednesday Nov. 23 through Thursday Dec 1 Matinees are all shows before 6pm. New pricing for matinees are: Adult $7.25 Children $6.75 Senior $7.00 Pricing does not reflect 3D showings. DOCTOR STRANGE (Digital) (PG13) (1:35 4:20) 7:15 10:05 ALLIED (Digital) (R) (1:25 4:15) 7:10 10:00 TROLLS (Digital) (PG) BAD SANTA 2 (Digital) (R) (11:25 2:40) (1:30 3:35 5:40) 7:45 9:55 FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM (Digital) (PG13) MOANA (Digital) (PG) (1:00 4:00) 7:00 10:00 (11:30 2:05 4:40) 7:20 9:55 RULES DON’T APPLY (Digital) (PG13) EDGE OF SEVENTEEN (Digital) (R) HACKSAW RIDGE (Digital) (R) THE ARRIVAL (Digital) (PG13) (1:05 3:55) 6:50 9:40 (4:50) 10:10 (11:50) 7:15 (1:45 4:25) 7:05 9:50 Recycle for a better future — 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. — FRIDAY, NOV. 25 • 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. — SATURDAY, NOV. 26 • 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. — SUNDAY, NOV. 27 • Last Sunday at River Gallery — 2 to 4 p.m., River Gallery, 184 S. Main St., independence. Reception to honor corner and window focus artists. Free. 503-838-6171. — MONDAY, NOV. 28 • 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. 29 • 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 activ- ities 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. 30 • 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.
