Polk County Living
8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • March 29, 2017
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
Graduation Day
Church to make
Easter baskets
Evangelical Bible Church,
1175 SE Howe St., Dallas,
will hold a meeting Sunday
at 4:30 p.m.
Attendees will watch a
demonstration on how to
make Easter baskets, which
will be delivered to home-
bound people.
The event is open to the
public.
For more information:
503-623-8426.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Oregon Mobile Vet
Services returns
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).
Oregon Mobile Vet Servic-
es will return to Dallas Tues-
day from 4 to 7 p.m. at Dal-
las City Hall Civic Center.
The first 50 dogs will get a
free microchip with current
or purchased city of Dallas
dog license.
Services offered will in-
clude vaccines (no exam
fee), new puppy/kitten
packages, nail trims and
more.
For a full list of services
and prices: www/oregon-
mobilevet.com.
For more information:
Dallas Police Department,
503-831-3516.
JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer
Polk County Sheriff Mark Garton leads the swearing in ceremony for Seniors and Law
Enforcement Together, or Salt, on Monday night. The four new recruits, in alphabetical
order are: Jim Frogge, Andi Park, Robert Pfenning, and Tom Weitz.
Art center to offer
new adult classes
Ash Creek Arts Center, 311
S. Monmouth St., Independ-
ence, will offer two art class-
es for adults. Drawings for
Beginners starts Monday
from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and will
meet on April, 12, 19 and 24.
Basic drawing concepts will
be taught.
Painting with Acrylic be-
gins Tuesday from 5 to 6:30
p.m. and will also meet on
April 11, 18 and 25. The class
will teach how to paint on
canvas with acrylic paint
and is aimed at beginning to
intermediate artists.
Drawing for Beginners
costs $129, and Painting
with Acrylic costs $155. All
materials are included.
To register or for more in-
f o r m a t i o n : w w w. a s h
creekarts.org.
Spring recycling
event is Saturday
Republic Services will
hold a spring recycling event
for Dallas residents Saturday
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1030
W. Ellendale, Dallas.
Accepted items include
yard debris, clean wood,
scrap metal and assorted
rubbish.
Household trash, paint,
tires, and chemicals will not
be accepted.
For information: Rachel
Snyder, 541-754-0444.
April Fool’s sale at
Rickreall Grange
Rickreall Grange April
Fool’s sale will be held Satur-
day and Sunday from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at Rickreall Grange
Hall, 280 Main St., Rickreall.
A bake sale and breakfast
special will be available, and
model trains will be on dis-
play on Sunday.
Naomi OES sale
starts Friday
The Naomi OES spring
break rummage sale will
take place Friday and Satur-
day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
140 SW Clay St., Dallas.
Funds raised from the
sale will go toward the chap-
ter’s philanthropic projects.
For more information:
503-623-8442.
LIBRARY CALENDAR
DALLAS
950 Main St. • 503-623-2633
www.ci.dallas.or.us/library
• Wednesday, March 29, 4 p.m. — Lowly
Worms Kids’ Book Club.
• Thursday, March 30, 10:30 a.m. — Chil-
dren’s Story Time.
• Thursday, March 30, 2:30 p.m. — Lego
Building for Children.
• Tuesday, April 4, 10:30 a.m. — Morning
Children’s Story Time.
• Tuesday, April 4, 3:30 p.m. — After-
noon Children’s Story Time.
• Tuesday, April 4, 7 p.m. — Friends of
the Library meeting.
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INDEPENDENCE
175 Monmouth St.
503-838-1811
www.ci.independence.or.us/library
• Wednesday, March 29, 10:30 a.m. —
Family Story Time.
• Wednesday, March 29, 3 p.m. —
Spring Break Fun (Bob the Builder — How
Indy Works).
• Thursday, March 30, 3 p.m. —– Spring
Break Fun (Goofy Science).
• Thursday, March 30, 4:30 p.m. — Chess
Club.
• Friday, March 31 — Spring Break Fun
(Tech Fun).
• Sa turday , A pril 1, 9 a. m . —
Ancestry.com Workshop.
• Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m. — Friends of
the Library book sale (311 S. Monmouth
St., Independence).
• Saturday, April 1, 3:30 p.m. — Cuentos
en Español.
• Saturday, April 1, 3:30 p.m. — April
Fool’s Book Bingo (for adults).
• Tuesday, April 4, 2 p.m. — Tiny Tots.
• Wednesday, April 5, 1 p.m. — Scrabble
with Betty.
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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
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.
MONMOUTH
168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182
www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library
• Wednesday, March 29, 2 p.m. —
Japanese Cultural Fair.
• Thursday, March 30, 10:15 a.m. — Pre-
school Story Time.
• Thursday, March 30, 10:15 a.m. —
Greenhouse.
• Friday, March 31, 2 p.m. — Movie.
• Saturday, April 1, 2:30 p.m. — First Sat-
urday Builders Club.
• Tuesday, April 4, 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.
I.G.R.
(503) 351-0300
Insulated Glass Replacement
Are failed or foggy windows making
your house look shabby?
Give us a call for a FREE estimate.
www.IGRontheweb.com
Mobile Service Only • Free On-site Estimate
Charles DeKruyf, Owner
Licensed/Bonded/Insured
ORCCB #220588
Friday - Sunday • March 31 - April 2
LOGAN (Digital) (R)
(12:05 3:10) 6:15 9:20*
CHIPS (Digital) (R)
(12:00 2:25 4:50) 7:15 9:40*
GHOST IN THE SHELL (Digital) (PG13) (11:45 2:15 4:45) 7:20 9:50*
BOSS BABY (Digital) (PG)
(12:10 2:30 4:50) 7:10 9:30*
★ BEAUTY & THE BEAST (Digital) (PG)
(12:40 3:35) 6:30 9:25*
POWER RANGERS (Digital) (PG13)
(1:00 3:50) 6:40 9:30*
LIFE (Digital) (R)
(1:35 4:10) 6:50 9:25*
KONG: SKULL ISLAND (Digital) (PG13)
(1:40 4:25) 7:10 9:55*
★Starred Attraction. No Passes. *Not showing Sunday, April 2.
Monday - Thursday • April 3 - 6
LOGAN (Digital) (R)
(3:10) 6:15
CHIPS (Digital) (R)
(2:25 4:50) 7:15
GHOST IN THE SHELL (Digital) (PG13)
(2:15 4:45) 7:20
BOSS BABY (Digital) (PG)
(2:30 4:50) 7:10
BEAUTY & THE BEAST (Digital) (PG)
Sunday, April 2 • 9-3
Early Admission Sunday 6am-9am $5
Regular Admission $1 ★ Free Parking
(12:40 3:35) 6:30
POWER RANGERS (Digital) (PG13)
(1:00 3:50) 6:40
LIFE (Digital) (R)
(1:35 4:10) 6:50
KONG: SKULL ISLAND (Digital) (PG13)
(1:40 4:25) 7:10
Espresso Bar provided by
www.polkfleamarket.com
polkproduction@minetfiber.com
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
• 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.
• Painting, Canvas and Cocktails — 7 p.m., The Boondocks,
318 N. Main St. Falls City. All supplies, paint, canvas and instruc-
tion provided. No experience necessary. $30, snack and cocktail
included. 503-787-2700.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 30
• 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 Hospital, 525 SE
Washington 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.
• 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 31
• 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.
• 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, APRIL 1
• Polk Community Free Clinic — 7 to 11 a.m., Trinity Luther-
an Church, 320 SE Fir Villa Road, Dallas. Free medical and men-
tal health care for uninsured and underinsured. Held on the first
and fourth Saturday of the month. 503-990-8772.
• Monmouth Senior Center All-You-Can-Eat Community
Breakfast — 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180
S. Warren St., Monmouth. Cost: $6, adults; $3, children younger
than 12. 503-838-5678.
• Rickreall Grange Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rickreall
Grange Hall, 280 Main St. (99W), Rickreall. Multiple vendors.
Also selling fresh-baked goods. Kitchen serving breakfast and
lunch. 503-623-8289.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 2
• Polk Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polk County Fair-
grounds, 520 S. Pacific Highway (99W), Rickreall. Admission: $1;
children 12 and younger, free. Early admission from 6 to 9 a.m.
is $5. 503-428-8224.
• Rickreall Grange Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rickreall
Grange Hall, 280 Main St. (99W), Rickreall. Multiple vendors.
Also selling fresh-baked goods. Kitchen serving breakfast and
lunch. 503-623-8289.
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MONDAY, APRIL 3
• Central Lions Club — Noon, Independence Elks Lodge 1950
Dining Room, 289 S. Main St., Independence. 503-606-2150.
• 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, APRIL 4
• 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.
• Red Cross Blood Drive — 611 a.m. to 5 p.m., Western Ore-
gon University, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. www.red-
crossblood.org.
• 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.
• 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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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5
• Monmouth Business Association — 7:30 a.m., Hadley’s
Radio Bakery, Broad Street. 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., First Presbyte-
rian Church, 879 SW Levens St., Dallas. Open to children pre-
kindergarten and younger with parent/adult. Tuesdays through
Fridays. Free.
• 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.
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