Polk County Living
8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • March 15, 2017
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
Signs of spring
Reserve your spot
for craft sale
Monmouth Senior Center
will have a craft supply sale
on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Table space is available
to sell items. Cost is $10
with all fees going to the
Friends of the Monmouth
Senior Center.
To reserve a table or for
more information: 503-838-
5678.
Rope Busters to
perform Friday
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).
The Rope Busters jump
rope team will perform Fri-
day at 7 p.m. at LaCreole
Middle School, 701 SE
LaCreole Drive.
There is no cost to attend.
Students from first through
11th grade will perform
tricks, including the Merry-
Go-Round, the awesome
Annie scissors and the um-
brella.
MVCA to host 10th
dinner and auction
Mid-Valley Christian will
hold its 10th annual Dinner
and Auction Saturday at 5
p. m . a t Co r n e r s t o n e
Church, 4395 Independence
Highway, Independence.
Dinner tickets cost $15
per plate. A silent auction
kicks off the evening at 5
p.m., followed by a dessert
auction, ticketed dinner and
oral auction.
For more information:
503-838-2818.
Registration open
for bird walk
Registration is open for
the spring bird walk on April
1 at E.E. Wilson Wildlife
Area, 29555 Camp Adair
Road, Monmouth.
Cost is $10 and includes a
bag lunch.
Local bird expert Joel
JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer
With spring right around the corner — Monday to be exact — spring flowers are making
the landscape a little bit brighter. But don’t expect the weather to match, at least not
for long stretches. Rain is in the forecast for the foreseeable future.
Geier will lead the walk,
which will run from 8 a.m.
to noon.
Space is limited to 15 par-
ticipants. The deadline to
register is March 25.
For more information or
to reser ve your spot:
www.luckiamutelwc.org/20
1 7 - s p r i n g - b i rd -
walk.html?mc_cid=217e8a7
1e5&mc_eid=530d98f883.
The evening starts with a
beef stroganoff dinner at 5
p.m. Cost is $8.
The auction begins at 7.
The event will raise
money to fund a new and
expanded facility for the
Elks’ eye clinic.
For more information:
503-838-1950.
Independence Elks No.
1950 will hold its annual
charity auction Saturday at
5 p.m. at 289 S. Main St., In-
dependence.
way W., Rickreall, will hold a
family day Saturday from
1:30 to 4 p.m.
There is no cost to attend.
Events will include live
demonstrations by a wheel-
wright, lace makers and
weavers. There will also be
flint making, art projects
and Civil War reenactments.
Refreshments will be
served.
For more information:
503-623-5261.
Coffee with a Cop
Museum family
returns Saturday
day
Saturday
The Independence Mc-
Independence Elks
The Polk County Muse- Donald’s will host Coffee
host dinner auction um, 520 South Pacific High- with a Cop Saturday from 8
to 10 a.m.
The community is invited
to come by and meet local
police officers in an infor-
mal setting.
LIBRARY CALENDAR
INDEPENDENCE
175 Monmouth St.
503-838-1811
www.ci.independence.or.us/library
• Wednesday, March 15, 10:30 a.m. —
Family Story Time.
• Wednesday, March 15, 4 p.m. —
Wacky Wednesdays (Family movie,
“Moana”).
• Thursday, March 16, 4:30 p.m. — Chess
Club.
• Friday, March 17, 4:30 p.m. — Teen
Cooking Club.
• Saturday, March 18, 3:30 p.m. — Cuen-
tos en Español.
• Tuesday, March 21, 2 p.m. — Tiny Tots.
• Wednesday, March 22, 10:30 a.m. —
Family Story Time.
• Wednesday, March 22, 4 p.m. —
DALLAS
950 Main St.
503-623-2633
www.ci.dallas.or.us/library
• Wednesday, March 15, 3:45 p.m. —
Teen Advisory Board.
• Wednesday, March 15, 4 p.m. — PAWS
to READ (Davos).
Wednesday, March 15, 4:30 p.m. —
Teen Book Club.
• Thursday, March 16, 10:30 a.m. — Chil-
dren’s Story Time.
• Thursday, March 16, 2:30 p.m. — Lego
Building for Children.
• Thursday, March 16, 5 p.m. — Adult
Coloring.
• Tuesday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. — Chil-
dren’s Story Time.
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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.
Friday - Sunday • March 17 - 19
LEGO BATMAN MOVIE (Digital) (PG)
Polk County Museum presents...
Saturday
March 18
1:30 pm - 4 pm
(11:30 1:45 4:15)
6:45 9:35
JOHN WICK: CHAPTER TWO (Digital) (R)
Wacky Wednesdays (Sing and Sign Stories
with Dawn Prochovnic).
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MONMOUTH
168 S. Ecols St.
503-751-0182
www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library
• Thursday, March 16, 10:15 a.m. — Pre-
school Story Time.
• Tuesday, March 21, 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 up-
coming events.
Family
Day!
(12:05 3:10) 6:15 9:20
LOGAN (Digital) (R)
KONG: SKULL ISLAND (Digital) (PG13)
(1:40 4:25) 7:10 9:55
*BEAUTY & THE BEAST (Digital) (PG)
(9:45** 11:15 12:10) 6:00 9:00
*BEAUTY & THE BEAST (Digital) (PG)
(12:40 2:10 3:05 3:35) 6:30 9:25
THE SHACK (Digital) (PG13)
(12:45 3:45) 6:45 9:45
Welcome one and all to an afternoon
of fun-filled experiences!
(11:35 2:05 4:35) 7:05 9:35
GET OUT (Digital) (R)
(5:05) 7:30 9:55
BEFORE I FALL (Digital) (PG13)
**Playing Saturday and Sunday only.
Monday - Thursday • March 20 - 23
LEGO BATMAN MOVIE (Digital) (PG)
JOHN WICK: CHAPTER TWO (Digital) (R)
LOGAN (Digital) (R)
(1:45 4:15)
6:45 9:35
(12:05 3:10) 6:15 9:20
KONG: SKULL ISLAND (Digital) (PG13)
(1:40 4:25) 7:10 9:55
*BEAUTY & THE BEAST (Digital) (PG)
(12:10 3:05) 6:00 9:00
*BEAUTY & THE BEAST (Digital) (PG)
(12:40 2:10 3:35) 6:30 9:25
THE SHACK (Digital) (PG13)
• Live demonstrations by a wheelwright,
lacemakers, weavers and more
• Flint making, butter making
• Art projects for children
• Civil war reenactments
• Refreshments served
(12:45 3:45) 6:45 9:45
(2:05 4:35) 7:05 9:35
GET OUT (Digital) (R)
Take a Step Back in Time
...to the era of pioneers.
BEFORE I FALL (Digital) (PG13)
(5:05) 7:30 9:55
*Starred Attraction. No Passes.
Sponsored, in part, by the Polk Co. Cultural Coalition
We want to show Polk County our appreciation
for their support throughout the year!
560 Pacific Hwy, Rickreall 503-623-6251
http://polkcountyhistoricalsociety.org
Digital & Print
It’s easier and more affordable
than you think it is!
Give us a call!
Itemizer-Observer
503-623-2373
Heidi Leppin ext. 115 Rachel Best ext. 110
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
• 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.
• Day-2-Day Diabetes Support Group — 3 to 4 p.m., Salem
Health West Valley (main conference room inside main en-
trance), 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. 503-623-7323.
• Community Lecture: Retention - It Takes a Campus —
3:30 to 5 p.m., Werner University Center (Willamette Room), 345
Monmouth Ave. N., Monmouth. Free. 503-838-8483.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 16
• Dallas Lions Club — Noon, Hong Kong Restaurant, 325
Main St., Dallas. Everyone welcome. 503-623-8121.
• 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.
• Mom and Me — Salem Health West Valley, 525 SE Wash-
ington St., Dallas (enter through emergency door on Clay
Street). Breastfeeding support group. Free. 503-831-5593.
• 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.
• Hymn sing-along — 6:30 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center,
180 Warren St. S., Monmouth. Sing hymns with others. 503-838-
5678.
• Veterans Night at the Elks — 6:30 p.m., Independence Elks
Lodge Post 1950, 289 S. Main St., Independence. Different or-
ganization presents about services offered to veterans. Bunko
upstairs for families.
• Dallas Senior Writing Group — 10 a.m. to noon, Dallas
Senior Center, 955 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. For all seniors who
love to write. Free. 503-623-9616.
• American Legion Women’s Auxiliary — 7 p.m., Academy
Building, room 108, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. 503-623-2591.
• Radio Operators Association of Dallas (ROADS) — 7 p.m.,
Polk County Courthouse (Jefferson Street entrance), 850 Main
St., Dallas. Organization for amateur radio operators; public wel-
come. 503-881-5836.
• 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, MARCH 17
• 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.
• Family Building Blocks Independence play group — 10
a.m., St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1275 E St., Independence. Play
group for children and families. Activities and snacks provided.
Free. RSVP, 503-363-3057.
• Altered Attitudes Alcoholics Anonymous — Noon, Dallas
United Methodist Church, 565 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas. 503-
399-0599.
• 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.
• Blugrass Music Jam — 7 to 10 p.m., Faith Evangelical Free
Church, community building, 2290 E. Ellendale Ave., Dallas.
Free. Bluegrass instruments only. 503-399-6114.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 19
• 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, MARCH 20
• 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.,
Veteran Service Office, 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.
• 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.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 21
• 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 activi-
ties 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 Warren St. S., 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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