Polk County News
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • December 7, 2016 11A
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
Gingerbread Houses
Salem choir comes
to Monmouth
The Salem Community
chorus will hold its holiday
concert Sunday at 3 p.m. at
the Methodist and Presby-
terian United Church, 412
Clay St. W., Monmouth.
The chorus is directed by
Anna Robinson and accom-
panied by Adam Robinson.
There is no cost to at-
tend. The chorus has 60
members, including eight
from Polk County.
Light refreshments will
be available after the con-
cert.
For more information:
503-838-3777.
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).
Church to host
advent lessons
St. Thomas Episcopal
Church, 1486 SW Levens
St., Dallas, invites the com-
munity to attend service at
10 a.m. Sunday for Advent
lessons and to sing carols.
The no-sermon service will
feature Celtic-inspired
hymns and familiar advent
hymns.
For more information:
503-623-8522.
Coffee with a Cop
set for Saturday
The Grove Coffee House,
116 S. Main St., Independ-
ence, will host Coffee with a
Cop Saturday from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
Officers from the Inde-
pendence Police Depart-
ment and community
members will have the
chance to meet in an infor-
mal, neutral space to dis-
cuss community issues and
build relationships.
Coffee with a Cop is part
of a national initiative
aimed at building lasting
connections between police
departments and the com-
munities they serve.
American Legion
party Saturday
The American Legion
Post No. 20 and Auxiliary
Unit No. 20 will hold their
annual Christmas party
Saturday at 5 p.m. at Green-
way Mobile Home Park
clubhouse, 450 LaCreole
Drive, Dallas.
There will be a potluck
dinner for members.
A special report about the
Oregon Home Guard in
World War II will be given by
Nancy Doll following the
meal.
For more information:
503-623-2591.
Pressed to host
Santa Claus
Pressed Coffee and Wine
Bar, 788 Main St., Dallas,
will host the inaugural Dal-
las Downtown Association
Christmas Celebration on
Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.
Free photos with Santa will
be available. There will also
be snowflake making, cook-
ie decorating, holiday col-
oring pages, hot cocoa,
LUkAS EGGEn/ Itemizer-Observer
Top: Anson Rush, 20 months, takes stock of his finished gingerbread house at the Inde-
pendence Public Library on Nov. 30. The library offered kids the opportunity to work
on their own tasty creations with all materials provided.
Bottom: Zach Hill, 10, shows off his gingerbread house.
Christmas music and more.
Ribbon cutting for
mural on Friday
Dallas Mayor Brian Dal-
ton will perform a ribbon
cutting for the downtown
mural, located on the Bank
of America building, 791
Main St.
The mural is sponsored
by the Dallas Downtown
Association with grant
funding from the Oregon
Arts Commission. Local
artist Kev Kohler painted
the mural.
Old Time Square
Dance returns
The Second Saturday Old
Time Square Dance returns
Saturday from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
at Guthrie Park Community
Center, 4320 Kings Valley
Highway, Rickreall.
Cost is $5 per person.
Children 12 and younger
are free. An immediate fam-
ily rate of $15 for a family of
four or more is available.
No experience necessary.
All dances are taught.
Old Time squares, big cir-
cles, longway sets and
waltzes will be performed.
Cash & Company will pro-
vide live music.
For more information:
www.guthriepark.org.
Dance recital food
drive on Tuesday
The Polk County France
School of Dance will hold its
dance recital and food drive
Tuesday at 6 p.m. at LaCre-
ole Middle School, 701 SE
LaCreole Drive, Dallas.
Students will perform
tap, ballet, pointe, lyrical,
jazz and hip-hop routines.
Cost is $3 or three cans of
food per person and per
dancer.
Students range in age
from 4 years old to
teenagers.
All proceeds benefit the
Dallas Food Bank.
For more information:
Linda France Martin, 503-
390-3481.
Senior center to
hold meeting
Monmouth Senior Cen-
ter, 180 S. Warren St., Mon-
mouth, will host a meeting
and potluck on Friday.
A general meeting will be
held at 11:30 a.m. followed by
the potluck. The ukulele
group The Maculeles will per-
form and lead a Christmas
sing-along after the meal.
Dallas library book
drive ongoing
Dallas Public Library, 950
Main St., Dallas, is collect-
ing new books for children
and teens through Dec. 17.
Donated books will be
given to area children and
teens through local non-
profits and organizations.
“Like new” books will
also be accepted.
Fr more information:
503-623-2633.
LIBRARY CALENDAR
DALLAS
950 Main St. • 503-623-2633
www.ci.dallas.or.us/library
• Wednesday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m. — PAWS to
READ (Percy).
• Wednesday, Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m. —
Ukelele Fans of Dallas.
• Thursday, Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m. — Chil-
dren’s Story Time.
• Tuesday, Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m. — Morn-
ing Children’s Story Time.
• Tuesday, Dec. 13, 3:30 p.m. — After-
noon Children’s Story Time.
• Wednesday, Dec. 14, 3:45 p.m. — Teen
Advisory Board Meeting.
• Wednesday, Dec. 14, 4L45 p.m. —
Teen Book Club.
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INDEPENDENCE
175 Monmouth St.
503-838-1811
www.ci.independence.or.us/library
• Wednesday, Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. — Fam-
ily Story Time.
• Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m. — Scrabble
with Betty.
• Wednesday, Dec. 7, 3 p.m. — Wacky
Wednesdays (Ornament workshop).
• Thursday, Dec. 8, 4:30 p.m. — Chess
Club.
• Thursday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. — Mystery
Book Club.
• Friday, Dec. 9, 4:30 p.m. — Teen Cook-
ing Club (Gingerbread mansions).
• Saturday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m. — Wreath
Workshop.
• Tuesday, Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos
en Español.
• Wednesday, Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. —
Family Story Time.
• Wednesday, Dec. 14, 3 p.m. — Wacky
Wednesdays (Holiday crafts and gifts).
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MONMOUTH
168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182
www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library
• Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m. —
Builders Club.
• Thursday, Dec. 8, 10:15 a.m. — Pre-
school Story Time.
• Thursday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m. — Once Upon
a Thursday Book Club.
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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.
Furniture Upholstery
All types: for homes, offices, equip-
ment. Also, repairs, RV cushions,
slipcovers, High Quality since 1966
Stephen
Winters Sewing
503-838-4999 or 503-375-9266
Emmy
Joseph
440 E. St • Independence, OR 97351
www.winterssewing.com
Serving Polk County 16yrs
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7
• Monmouth Business Association — 7:30 a.m., Polk Coun-
ty Fire District no. 1, 1800 Monmouth St., Independence. 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 S. Warren St., 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, DEC. 8
• Independence Downtown Association — 8 a.m., Inde-
pendence Grill, 154 S. Main St., Independence. A meeting of
business people regarding the vitality of Independence and its
downtown area. 503-580-8525.
• 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.
• Young Professionals Networking — 5:30 to 7: p.m., Ticor
Title, 289 E. Ellendale, Suite 504, Dallas. After-hours social event
for Polk County young professionals, aged 21-45. 503-623-2564,
Gage Martin. Or MacLarin Jones, 509-859-3779.
• 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, DEC. 9
• 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.
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SATURDAY, DEC. 10
• Donation Yoga — 11 a.m. to noon, Dallas Yoga and Bal-
ance Studio, 115 SE Court St., Dallas. Bring a few cans of food or
cash to donate to the food bank. 503-999-8016.
• Guthrie Park Country Dance — 7 to 9:30 p.m., Guthrie
Park Community Center, 4320 kings Valley Highway, Dallas. Ad-
mission: $5 per person; $15 immediate family rate; children 12
and under free. 503-623-0809.
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SUNDAY, DEC. 11
• Buell Grange Breakfast — 8 to 11 a.m., Buell Grange Hall,
5970 Mill Creek Road, just off Highway 22 northwest of Dallas.
$6. 503-623-8462 or 503-843-4703.
• Festival Carolers concert — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Trinity
Lutheran Church, 320 SE Fir Villa Road, Dallas. Free. 503-623-
2233.
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MONDAY, DEC. 12
• 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, DEC. 13
• 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.
• Caregiver Connection — 2 to 3:30 p.m., West Valley Hospi-
tal (Quiet Room, use ER entrance), 525 SE Washington St., Dal-
las. Meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Free. 503-831-
5593.
• 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.
• James2 Community Kitchen Meal — 4:45 to 6:30 p.m.,
Falls City Methodist Church, 242 north Main St., Falls City. Free.
503-787-3371.
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