Polk County Living
8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • April 26, 2017
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
Clean up
Celebration of Tree
City Saturday
Independence will cele-
brate five years as a Tree City
USA.
The Polk County Master
Gardeners will host an event
Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at
In s p i r a t i o n Ga rd e n i n
Mount Fir Park to mark the
occasion.
The garden areas will be
open for attendees to walk
through and learn about
some of the trees that have
been planted since 2013.
There will also be demon-
strations of propagation
methods, and Master Gar-
deners will be available to
answer questions.
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).
Dance school to
perform Tuesday
The Polk County France
School of Dance will per-
form at Dallas Retirement
Village, 225 NW Jasper St.,
Dallas, Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Children ages 4 to 18 will
perform tap, ballet, pointe,
jazz, hip hop, and lyrical
routines.
In total, 18 dance num-
bers will be performed. The
program is expected to last
about 90 minutes.
The France School of
Dance will hold its spring
recital/food drive at LaCre-
ole Middle School on May
16 at 6 p.m. All proceeds
from the drive will benefit
Dallas Food Bank.
For more information:
Linda France Martin, 503-
390-3481.
Easter Gospel Jam
set for Thursday
Dallas Senior Center, 955
SE Jefferson St., Dallas, will
host an Easter Gospel Jam
Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Old-time gospel music
will be performed.
There is no cost to attend.
LUKAS EGGEN/ Itemizer-Observer
Morrison student Melanie Soto helps clean up a yard during Dallas’ clean up day on Sat-
urday morning. Volunteers helped in different spots around the city during the event,
which was organized by the Dallas Downtown Association.
Musicians are invited to
attend and share their tal-
ent.
Attendees are encouraged
to bring a favorite finger
food to share.
For more information:
503-623-8554.
Artists sought for
art and wine walk
The Dallas Downtown As-
sociation is seeking artists
for an Art and Wine Walk in
Dallas on May 21 from 2 to 6
p.m.
Deadline for committing
to the event is May 5. There
is no cost to the artists.
The event is put on by a
class in the business pro-
gram at Oregon State Uni-
versity. Each year, a class
chooses a rural community
to put on a wine walk, and
the DDA received a small
grant to involve local artists
with the walk.
The event is expected to
draw between 400 and 600
people. Artists will have a
chance to have their artwork
displayed at wine tasting
venues. A brochure will be
produced with photos and
bios of the artists.
For more information:
Emma Guida, emmagd-
da@gmail.com.
FLC to offer money
management class
Faith Lutheran Church,
200 Monmouth-Indepen-
dence Highway, Monmouth,
will hold a seminar on
money management on
May 20 at 9:45 a.m. There is
no cost to attend.
Topics covered will in-
clude avoiding identity
theft, being wise with
money, saving for retire-
ment, and living generously.
Ron Mohr will present. Re-
freshments will be provided.
Pre-registration is re-
quired by calling 503-508-
7094 or email to yrnurs-
ery@peak.org.
LIBRARY CALENDAR
DALLAS
950 Main St. • 503-623-2633
www.ci.dallas.or.us/library
• Wednesday, April 26, 4 p.m. — Kid’s
Book Club.
• Thursday, April 27, 10:30 a.m. — Morn-
ing Children’s Story Time.
• Thursday, April 27, 2:30 p.m. — Lego
Building.
• Thursday, April 27, 3:30 p.m. — After-
noon Children’s Story Time.
• Tuesday, May 2, 10:30 a.m. — Chil-
dren’s Story Time.
• Tuesday, May 2, 7 p.m. — Friends of
the Library Meeting.
Check out a
book at your
local library.
INDEPENDENCE
175 Monmouth St.
503-838-1811
www.ci.independence.or.us/library
• Wednesday, April 26, 10:30 a.m. —
Family Story Time.
• Thursday, April 27, 4:30 p.m. — Chess
Club.
• Friday, April 28, 4:30 p.m. — Teen
Cooking Club (Pizza Party).
• Saturday, April 29, 3:30 p.m. — Cuen-
tos en Espanol.
• Saturday, April 29, 3:30 p.m. — El dia
de los Ninos.
• Tuesday, May 2, 2 p.m. — Tiny Tots.
• Wednesday, May 3, 10:30 a.m. — Fam-
ily Story Time.
• Wednesday, May 3, 1 p.m. — Scrabble
with Betty.
MONMOUTH
168 S. Ecols St.
503-751-0182
www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library
• Wednesday, April 26, 3:30 p.m. —
Arbor Day Celebration.
• Thursday, April 27, 10:15 a.m. — Pre-
school Explorers.
• Tuesday, May 2, 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.
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Music from the Redgate Winery & Fieldhouse
Fri. April 28, 6-9 PM
featuring
Reckless
Rockhounds
$5.00 cover
Must be 21 • Food Available
Tasting fees $10 & glass of wine $5
8175 Buena Vista Road
Independence • 503-428-7115 • www.redgatevineyard.com
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, Saturday & Sunday • April 28 - 30
UNFORGETTABLE (Digital) (R)
(11:25 1:50)
(4:15)
THE PROMISE (Digital) (PG13)
GIFTED (Digital) (PG13)
(12:25 2:45 5:05)
BEAUTY & THE BEAST (Digital) (PG)
(12:45 3:50)
(11:30 2:05 4:40)
THE CIRCLE (Digital) (PG13)
THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS (Digital) (PG13) (1:00 4:00)
BOSS BABY (Digital) (PG)
(12:10 2:30 4:50)
GOING IN STYLE (PG13)
(12:35 2:55)
PHOENIX FORGOTTEN (Digital) (PG13)
(5:15)
ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE (PG13)
(1:10 4:00)
7:15
9:40*
7:25 9:50*
6:45 9:40*
7:15 9:50*
7:00 10:00*
7:10 9:30*
7:25
9:45*
6:50 9:40
Monday - Wednesday • May 1 - 3
UNFORGETTABLE (Digital) (R)
(1:50) 7:15
THE PROMISE (Digital) (PG13)
(4:15)
GIFTED (Digital) (PG13)
(2:45 5:05) 7:25
BEAUTY & THE BEAST (Digital) (PG)
(3:50) 6:45
THE CIRCLE (Digital) (PG13)
(2:05 4:40) 7:15
THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS (Digital) (PG13)
(4:00) 7:00
BOSS BABY (Digital) (PG)
(2:30 4:50) 7:10
GOING IN STYLE (PG13)
(2:55) 7:25
PHOENIX FORGOTTEN (Digital) (PG13)
(5:15)
ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE (PG13)
(4:00) 6:50
Thursday • May 4
GIFTED (Digital) (PG13)
(12:25 2:45 5:05) 7:25 9:50
BEAUTY & THE BEAST (Digital) (PG)
(12:45 3:50) 6:45 9:40
GOING IN STYLE (PG13)
(12:35 2:55)
PHOENIX FORGOTTEN (Digital) (PG13)
(5:15)
★ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 2 (Digital) (PG13) 7:007:3010:00
UNFORGETTABLE (Digital) (R)
(11:25 1:50)
THE PROMISE (Digital) (PG13)
(4:15)
ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE (PG13)
(1:10 4:00)
THE CIRCLE (Digital) (PG13)
(11:30 2:05 4:40) 7:15 9:50
THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS (Digital) (PG13) (1:00 4:00) 7:00 10:00
BOSS BABY (Digital) (PG)
(12:10 2:30 4:50) 7:10 9:30
*Not showing Sunday, April 30. ★ Starred Attraction. No Passes.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
• Respite care — 1 to 3 p.m., 182 SW Academy St., Suite 216,
Dallas. Free child care for parents who need time to run errands,
pay bills, etc. Free. Open for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
503-877-8473 to reserve space. Diapers are provided.
• 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.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 27
• 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.
• 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, APRIL 28
• 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, APRIL 29
• The Original Independence Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to
2 p.m., Umpqua Bank parking lot, 302 S. Main St., Independ-
ence. 503-881-9950.
• Independence Riverview Market — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. 503-
910-8193.
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MONDAY, MAY 1
• 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, MAY 2
• Indoor Play Park — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday
through Friday, First Presbyterian Church, 879 SW Levens St.,
Dallas. Drop-ins welcome. For ages infant through pre-K with
parent. Free, but donations accepted. 503-623-3397.
• 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, MAY 3
• Monmouth Business Association — 7:30 a.m., MaMere’s
Guest House, 220 Knox Street N., Monmouth. 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., Tuesday
through Friday, First Presbyterian Church, 879 SW Levens St.,
Dallas. Drop-ins welcome. For ages infant through pre-K with
parent. Free, but donations accepted. 503-623-3397.
• 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.
• 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.
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