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Polk County Living 8A Polk County itemizer-Observer • January 11, 2017 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Polk County action committee to meet Rainbow Dance ‘Selfie’ The Polk County Princi- pled Action Committee will hold a meeting Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Dallas Retirement Village, 310 W. Ellendale Ave., Dallas. Participants will set the agenda. Learn to hunt at EE Wilson area Financial peace classes offered Dallas Church, 450 SE Washington St., Dallas, will hold Dave Ramsey’s Finan- cial Peace University classes beginning Thursday at 7 p.m. Lessons will be held once a week for nine weeks. Top- ics include budgeting, rela- tionships and money, get- ting out of debt, saving for emergencies and investing. Each lesson will be taught by Ramsey on DVD followed by a small-group discussion. To register: www.daver- amsey.com. A membership must be purchased for class materials. Falls City to hold town hall Saturday Falls City will hold a town hall meeting Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Community Cen- ter, 320 North Main St., Falls City. The theme will be Dare to Prepare — a new year, new president, new findings. Art class offered Saturday in Indy The Second Saturday Family Art Class returns Sat- urday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Independence Women’s Club, 340 S. Third St., Inde- pendence. There is no cost to attend, and registration is not required. The class is designed for children and their accompa- nying adults. The class will cover still life oil pastel paintings, in- spired by Cezanne with Paula Booth. Central High to perform musical Central High School will perform “Band Geeks the Musical” Friday through Saturday. The show will also run Jan. 18-21. Showtime is 7 p.m. A matinee at 2 p.m. will be available on Saturday. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for students. For information or to pur- chase tickets: www.chsper- formingarts.org/. Your local library: a great place to spend some time. 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). RAinBOW DAnCE THEATER/ for the itemizer-Observer Itemizer-Observer staff report MOnMOUTH — The Rainbow Dance Theatre will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Rice Au- ditorium at Western Oregon University as part of the Smith Fine Arts Series. Tickets are $25 general admission and $10 for students. Rainbow Dance Theatre’s ensemble of eight virtuoso dancers transforms the concert stage into a world of mystery, pathos and humor. Delighting audiences of all ages with its athletic “pullout-the- stops celebration of … dancing that pays homage to world-dance and –music influences” (Sheryl Dare, Honolulu Advertiser), RDT’s repertory features modern works with roots in the traditions of many world cultures. Combined with innovative aerial choreography, visually stunning interactive sets, and the latest innovations in fiber optic and electro-luminescent technology, the distinctive cho- reography of artistic directors Darryl Thomas and Valerie Bergman creates “an exotic feast for the senses”. (isamu Jordan, Spokane Spokesman Review) Rainbow Dance Theatre is directed by interna- tionally renowned dancer-choreographers Valerie Bergman and Darryl Thomas. its name highlights its roots in Hawaii, the “land of rainbows”, as well as the ethnic diversity of its company members and the diverse cultural influences in the choreography performed by the Company. The Company cele- brates this diversity as well with its virtuosic style that fuses West African Dance, Haitian Dance, Hip Hop, Martial Arts with American Modern Dance. This high-impact, rapid-fire performance style fea- tures a rugged athleticism and gravity-defying partnering. 3-D backdrops, inter-active full-stage sets and lavish costuming add a unique visual element that transforms the dance performance into an en- tertaining and provocative theatrical event. Founded in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1991, Rainbow Dance Theatre has been based in Monmouth since 2000. For more information: http://rainbowdancetheatre.org/. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m. — Children’s Story Time. • Thursday, Jan. 12, 2:30 p.m. — Lego Build- ing. • Tuesday, Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m. — Morning Children’s Story Time. • Tuesday, Jan. 17, 3:30 p.m. — Afternoon Children’s Story Time. • Wednesday, Jan. 18, 3:45 p.m. — Teen Ad- visory Board meeting. • Wednesday, Jan. 18, 4 p.m. — PAWS to READ (Davos). • Wednesday, Jan. 18, 4:45 p.m. — Teen Book Club. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Jan. 11, 10:30 a.m. — Family Story Time. • Wednesday, Jan. 11, 3 p.m. — Wacky Wednesday (Snowman Crafts, two sessions at 3 and 6:30 p.m.). • Thursday, Jan. 12, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club. • Thursday, Jan. 12, 6 p.m. — Mystery Book Club (“A Hero of France” by Alan Furst). • Friday, Jan. 13, 4 p.m. — Adult Coloring program. • Saturday, Jan. 14, 3:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Espanol. • Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2 p.m. — Tiny Tots (Ages 0-2). • Wednesday, Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m. — Family Story Time. • Wednesday, Jan. 18, 3 p.m. — Wacky Wednesday (Book tasting). — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Thursday, Jan. 12, 10:15 a.m. — Little Builders Club. • Thursday, Jan. 12, 7 p.m. — Once Upon a Thursday Book Club (“Where’d You Go, Bernadette” by Maria Semple). • Tuesday, Jan. 17, 10:15 a.m. — Tales for Tots. — 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 upcom- ing events. HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY! George Shones Come celebrate January 22, 2017 St. Patrick Catholic Church 1275 E St., Independence Cake served from 2 to 4pm Hope to see you there! The party continues at the casino. Free bus leaving at 4:30 returning at 10:30. www.polkio.com EE Wilson Wildlife Area will host a small game hunt- ing workshop Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Mary’s Peak Hound Club will organize the workshop. Families are welcome, with children ages 9 and older eligible to register and attend with an adult. The workshop will review equipment, the dogs who accompany hunters, and how to safely hunt over hounds. Participants can then hunt in the morning and afternoon with specially trained hounds and hunting equipment provided by ODFW. Cost is $52 for adults and $22 for children. ODFW requires partici- pants to attend a shotgun skills clinic prior to the event. ODFW will hold a clinic Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at EE Wilson Wildlife Area. Cost is $12. ODFW provides all neces- sary equipment at both events. For more information or to sign up: www.or.outdoor- central.us/or/license. Pencil us in! www.polkio.com WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11 • 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. • Polk County Republican Women — 11:30 a.m., Murphy’s Restaurant, 288 E. Ellendale Ave., Dallas. no-host lunch avail- able; everyone welcome. 503-623-5759. • 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. • Free Blood Pressure Check Clinic — 2 to 3 p.m., West Val- ley Hospital (surgery admitting area), 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. 503-623-7323. • Monmouth Senior Center Music Jam — 6:30 p.m., Mon- mouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Open to the public; musicians of all types welcome. 503-838-5678. • 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. • Dallas American Legion Post No. 20 — 7 p.m., Academy Building, Room 108, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. 503-831-3971. — THURSDAY, JAN. 12 • 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., Citi- zen’s Bank, 583 SE Jefferson St., 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. — FRIDAY, JAN. 13 • 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, JAN. 14 • 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. — SUNDAY, JAN. 15 • 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, JAN. 16 • 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., West Valley Hospital conference room, 525 SE Washington St., 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, JAN. 17 • 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. • Family Building Blocks Dallas play group — 10 a.m., Academy Building, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. Suite 216. Play group for children and families. Activities and snacks provided. Free. RSVP, 503-877-8473. • 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. • Dallas Wingdingers RC Flying Club — 7 p.m., Whitworth Elementary School library, 1151 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. 503-623- 7288. • Polk County Coin Club — 7 p.m., Monmouth Senior Cen- ter, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. 503-362-9123. • 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. Continued on page 9A
