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Polk County Living 8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • May 10, 2017 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Bounty Market Cherry City Roller Derby fundraiser Mecanico, 87 S. Main St., Independence, will host Wolf Tree Brewery Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Beer and barbecue will be available. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Cherry City Roller Derby program. Skaters will be in attendance. CEF preps for spring banquet The Child Evangelism Fel- lowship of Polk County will hold its spring banquet May 20 at 6 p.m. at Evangelical Bible Church, 1175 SE Howe St., Dallas. A celebration of CEF’s 80th anniversary and up- dates on what the CEF is doing around the world will be given. The director of CEF in India will also pres- ent. RSVP to 503-364-3965 by Friday. Master Gardeners plant sale The Polk County Master Gardeners plant sale returns Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Polk County Fairgrounds, 820 S. Pacific Highway W., Rickre- all. More than 15,000 plants will be available. Items for sale will include herbs and native plants, vegetables, perennials and annuals, hanging baskets and more. For more information: 503-623-8395. France School of Dance to perform The Polk County France School of Dance will per- form Tuesday at 6 p.m. at LaCreole Middle School, 701 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas. Admission is $3 or three cans of food per person. All proceeds will benefit the Dallas Food Bank. Students ranging in age from 4 to teenagers will per- form tap, ballet, jazz and hip hop. New classes begin June 6. For more information: Linda France Martin, 503- 390-3481. Seniors celebrate Cinco de Mayo Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St. S., Mon- mouth, will celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Friday with 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). JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer Edie Rains, left, talks with Terry Rains during the Polk County Bounty Market’s opening day on Thursday. The market runs weekly through the end of September. Latin music and Mexican food. The Friends board will provide a taco salad bar and those attending will bring other side dishes. Music will be provided by the high school jazz band. For more information: 503-838-5678. Senior center offers history workshop Gary Huxford, retired from Western Oregon Uni- versity, will teach a 10-week workshop at Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St. S., Monmouth, Thurs- days at 10 a.m. The class will cover the age of European supremacy (1870-1945). Old maps will be used to help show the area. For more information: 503-838-5678. Coffee and conversation Coffee and Conversation returns Monday at 10:15 a.m. at the Monmouth Sen- ior Center, 180 Warren St. S., Monmouth. Veterans and other mem- bers are invited to talk and find friendship. Coffee and donates will be available. Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday Letter carriers with yellow bags will be out and about on Saturday to take part in Stamp Out Hunger. Hosted by the National Association of Letter Carri- ers, the one-day food drive is the largest in the country. People can participate by putting out bags of food by their mailboxes, which will then be collected by their letter carrier. Most wanted food items include canned meat and fish, peanut butter, shelf- stable milk, whole-grain ce- real, and dried or canned fruit. Rusty or unlabeled cans, glass containers, perishable items, homemade items, al- coholic beverages, mixes or soda, and open or used items will not be accepted. Additional items can be dropped off at any post of- fice or the Marion-Polk Food Share by May 18. The drive raised more than 73,000 pounds of food in Marion and Polk counties in 2016. For more information: www.nalc.org/community- service/food-drive. Open house for eclipse vendors The Dallas Eclipse Steer- ing Committee will host an open house for anyone in- terested in being a vendor at the Celebration on the Square event (Aug. 18-21) on May 17. Two sessions are avail- able: 3 to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Those who register to be a vendor at the open house will receive $50 off the ven- dor application fee. For more information: Emma Guida, emmagdda@gmail.com. Calmlee’s Bookstore welcomes Cookie the Clown Calmlee’s Bookstore, 147 SW Court St., welcomes Cookie the Clown Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon. Cookie will read the chil- dren’s book, “Will You Be My Sunshine?” and will perform illusions and face painting. There is no cost to attend. Sons of Norway to host celebration WEST SALEM — The Thor Lodge of the Sons of Norway will celebrate Nor- wegian Independence Day Saturday at 5 p.m. at the West Salem Masonic Lodge, 1625 Brush College Road NW, Salem. The public is invited to attend. Lodge members will pro- vide traditional Norwegian foods, including meatballs, lefse and cookies. Music and folk dancing instructions will follow. Norwegian Independ- ence Day is celebrated on May 17 and celebrates the signing of Norway’s consti- tution in 1814. There is no cost to at- tend. For more information: 503-302-7973. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, May 11, 10:30 a.m. — Chil- dren’s Story Time. • Thursday, May 11. 2:30 p.m. — Lego Building. • Thursday, May 11, 7 p.m. — Ottilie Ruh presents Making Your Home a Reading Zone. • Tuesday, May 16, 10:30 a.m. — Morn- ing Children’s Story Time. • Tuesday, May 16, 3:30 p.m. — After- noon Children’s Story Time. • Wednesday, May 17, 3:45 p.m. — Teen Advisory Board. • Wednesday, May 17, 4 p.m. — PAWS to READ (Davos). • Wednesday, May 17, 4:30 p.m. — Teen Book Club (Anne of Avonlea). INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, May 10, 10:30 a.m. — Family Story Time. • Thursday, May 11, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club. • Thursday, May 11, 6 p.m. — Mystery Book Club. • Saturday, May 13, 3 p.m. — Create Mother’s Day Gifts (open to children of all ages). • Saturday, May 13, 3:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Espanol. • Tuesday, May 16, 2 p.m. — Tiny Tots. • Wednesday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. — Family Story Time. MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Thursday, May 11, 10:15 a.m. — Pre- school Explorers. • Thursday, May 11, 7 p.m. — Once Upon a Thursday Book Club. • Friday, May 12, 10:15 a.m. — Squishy Circuits: Makerspace Workshop for ages 4 and older. • Tuesday, May 16, 10:15 a.m. — Tales for Tots. — WAGNER COMMUNITY LIBRARY 111 N. Main St., Falls City 503-787-3521, ext. 319 www.facebook.com/WagnerCommu- nityLibrary/timeline • See the library’s Facebook page for up- coming events. EVERYTHING IS FREE AND MUST GO! WHAT: Liquidation of goods! Everything is free– first come, first served. WHEN: Thurs., May 11th, 8:30 am–4:30 pm WHERE: Old city hall, 240 Monmouth Street, Independence. Rear entrance only. TODO ES GRATIS Y TODO SE TIENE QUE IR! QUE: ¡Liquidación de todas las cosas! Todo es gratis – podrán agarrar las cosas que quieran en base la orden en que lleguen. CUANDO: Jueves, Mayo 11 de 8:30 am-4:30 pm DONDE: El viejo ayuntamiento en 240 Monmouth Street, Independence. Por la entrada de atrás solamente. Visit our website, www.polkio.com ...for local news, sports and community events. — WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 • 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. • Respite care — 1 to 3 p.m., 182 SW Academy St., Suite 216, Dallas. Free child care for parents who need time to run er- rands, 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. • Free Blood Pressure Check Clinic — 2 to 3 p.m., Salem Health West Valley (surgery admitting area), 525 SE Washing- ton 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. • Dallas American Legion Post No. 20 — 7 p.m., Academy Building, Room 108, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. 503-831-3971. — THURSDAY, MAY 11 • 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. • 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. • Young Professionals Networking — 5:30 to 7: p.m., Busi- ness Crawl (will visit Cedar Salon, First American Title and West Valley Tap House), 135 SW Mill St., Dallas. After-hours social event for Polk County young professionals, aged 21-45. Host: Jennifer Bradley, 503-623-5513. • 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. • Polk County Bounty Market — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Acade- my Building lawn, on the corner of Main and Academy streets, Dallas. 503-623-2564. — FRIDAY, MAY 12 • Take Off Pounds Sensibly Club Meeting — 9:45 to 11 a.m. Church of Christ, 127 Heffley St. N., Monmouth. First meet- ing 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. Ad- mission: $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. — SATURDAY, MAY 13 • 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. • 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. — SUNDAY, MAY 14 • Buell Grange Breakfast — 8 to 11 a.m., Buell Grange Hall, 5970 Mill Creek Road, just off Highway 22 northwest of Dallas. $6. 503-623-8462 or 503-843-4703. — MONDAY, MAY 15 • 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. 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. — TUESDAY, MAY 16 • 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. Continued on page 9A
