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.
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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).
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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