Polk County Living
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 25, 2017 9A
ENGAGEMENTS
MI TOWN
Hernandez-Connor
Last week’s wind and rain
couldn’t dampen the enthu-
siasm and energy at the
Monmouth Senior Center’s
open house on Thursday.
Center Director Sue Teal
welcomed everyone who at-
ten d ed, g i v i n g sp eci al
recognition to many folks
who had worked very hard
for several years to see their
hopes and wishes fulfilled.
Sue shared the names of
people, foundations, organ-
izations and especially the
city of Monmouth, who
contributed funds and hard
work to make the dreams of
the new addition become a
reality. It truly does take a
village – and persistence –
to reach such a goal. If
you’re new to MI Town, or
haven’t been in the center
recently, please come in for
a visit.
I’d like to thank Roth’s In-
dependence for donating
the cakes that were served.
P ATTY
T AYLOR
D UTCHER
Columnist
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Even though we’ve bid a
fond farewell to all the accu-
mulated snow here in MI
Town, we still have several
more weeks of winter to en-
dure before we can get out
the seed catalogues and
think about gardens and
flowers and perhaps putting
in a new deck or walkways
through the back yard.
We’ve finally put away all
things Christmas and holi-
day season, and have made
some progress on donating
items no longer needed or
used. All those new year’s
resolutions have become
very old – very fast. The
Furniture Upholstery
All types: for homes, offices, equip-
ment. Also, repairs, RV cushions,
slipcovers, High Quality since 1966
Stephen
weather is still too nasty and
unpredictable to do many
outdoor activities, such as
hiking or taking long walks
around town, and travel to a
sunshine-drenched island
isn’t a reality this year for
many folks. There’s no
Weather Fairy with a magic
wand to get us through
these January and February
days, but thanks to MI
Town’s libraries – getting
lost in a good book is a great
option.
—
For parents or baby sit-
ters feeling homebound
with wee ones, how about
packing up the babies from
infants to 2 and going to the
Independence library on
Tuesday afternoons at 2 for
the Tiny Tots at 2 program.
Parents and children of pre-
school age are welcome to
attend the Family Story
Time on Wednesday morn-
ings at 10:30. Elementary
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Friday, Jan. 27
at Dallas United Methodist Church
565 SE LaCreole Dr., Dallas
Winters Sewing
$
503-838-4999 or 503-375-9266
Emmy
Joseph
440 E. St • Independence, OR 97351
www.winterssewing.com
Serving Polk County 16yrs
7
00
per person
For information 503-623-8442
Matinees are all shows
before 6pm. New pricing for
matinees are: Adult $8.00
Children $7.00 • Senior $7.25
Pricing does not reflect
3D showings.
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LIFE IS HARD...
And then you die.
Is this really all there is? Come discover a more positive life.
Starts February 7th, 6:30 PM
Free Dinner Provided, childcare available upon request.
For more information or to let us know you are coming call
First Baptist Church, Independence 503-838-1001.
Alex Hernandez, of
Albany, and Leahgrace
Connor, of Dallas, were
married on Dec. 16,
2016, by the bride’s fa-
ther, Jerry Connor, at
Calvary Chapel in Cor-
vallis.
Leahgrace is the
daughter of Jerry and
Lucinda Connor, of
Dallas. Alex is the son of
Augie and Amy Her-
nandez, of Albany.
The bride and groom
both attended Santiam
Christian, and after graduating, both now attend Linn
Benton Community College. The groom aspires to be an
Air Force pilot and the bride a teacher.
The man of honor was Cy Schaefer. Bridesmaids were
Sabrina Schaefer and Madison Hernandez.
The best man was Thien Nguyen. Groomsmen were
Ben Winnett and Jerome Connor.
The couple honeymooned in Canada for a week and
will be making their home in Philomath.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Continued from page 8A
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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1
• 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.
• Wednesday Evening Worship — 6:30 p.m., Trinity Luther-
an Church, 320 SE Fir Villa rd., Dallas. 503-623-2233.
• 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 - Sunday • January 27 - 29
XXX: THE RETURN OF
XANDER CAGE (Digital) (PG13)
LA LA LAND (Digital) (PG13)
SPLIT (Digital) (PG13)
A DOG’S PURPOSE (Digital) (PG)
RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL
CHAPTER (Digital) (R)
GOLD (Digital) (R)
SING (Digital) (PG)
PATRIOTS DAY (Digital) (R)
HIDDEN FIGURES (Digital) (PG)
(11:45 2:15 4:45)
(12:50 3:45)
(1:45 4:25)
(12:05 2:30 4:55)
7:15 9:50*
6:40 9:35*
7:05 9:45*
7:20 9:45*
(11:50 2:20 4:50) 7:25 9:55*
(1:15 4:00) 6:45 9:30*
(1:05 3:40) 6:15
8:50*
(1:15 4:05) 6:55 9:40*
* Not showing Sunday January 29
Monday - Thursday
January 30 - February 2
Come to Discover Hope
Explore your questions and share your ideas
while building friendships with others.
Anyone interested in finding out more
about Christianity and spiritual issues is welcome!
Bowl of Stew,
Biscuits,
Piece of Pie
& Beverage
Supports Projects of Dallas Naomi Chapter #22, Order of Eastern Star
What’s YOUR neighbor up to?
YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
147 SE Court St., Dallas • 503-623-2373
school students are wel-
come to the Chess Club,
held in the Independence li-
brary meeting room at 4:30
every Thursday afternoon.
There are several other pro-
grams available for children,
teens and adults.
—
Monmouth Public Li-
brary welcomes the little
ones and parents to Tales
for Tots at 10:15 a.m. on
Tuesdays, and to the Pre-
school Explores group on
Thursday mornings at
10:15. The Builders Club for
kids in grades K through five
is held the first Wednesday
of the month (Feb. 1 is the
next meeting) at 2:30 p.m.
Children 8 years of age and
younger are asked to bring
an adult with them to the
meeting. Check with the li-
brary or on the webpage to
inquire about other pro-
grams for children, teens
and adults.
XXX: THE RETURN OF
XANDER CAGE (Digital) (PG13)
LA LA LAND (Digital) (PG13)
SPLIT (Digital) (PG13)
A DOG’S PURPOSE (Digital) (PG)
RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL
CHAPTER (Digital) (R)
GOLD (Digital) (R)
SING (Digital) (PG)
HIDDEN FIGURES (Digital) (PG)
(2:15 4:45)
(12:50 3:45)
(1:45 4:25)
(2:30 4:55)
7:15
6:40
7:05
7:20
(2:20 4:50)
(1:15 4:00)
(1:05 3:40)
(1:15 4:05)
7:25
6:45
6:15
6:55
24 hour
Service
Join us for Discover Hope at First Baptist Church
1505 Monmouth St. Independence, OR 97351
www.independencefirstbaptist.com • www.facebook.com/firstbaptist1001
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