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Polk County Living 10A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • June 14, 2017 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK MES 100 percenters Fearless 5K race set for Saturday The Fearless 5K will take place Saturday at 10 a.m. at Dallas City Park on the Lev- ens Street side. Cost is $25 for runners ages 13 and older and $15 for runners 12 and younger. A family of four or more in the same household will receive a family rate of $75. A free lunch will follow the conclusion of the race. A raffle will also be held. For more information: www.graceindallas.org. 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). Fourth art show seeks entrants Local artists may enter the best of their artwork at the fourth annual Commu- nity Art Show, which takes place during the Monmouth Fourth of July Festival. The art show will be in Main Street Park on July 3 and 4. During the exhibi- tion, festival attendees may vote for their favorite pieces in each of six categories. These people’s choice win- ners will be awarded a prize, and their works will be dis- played in the Monmouth Public Library from July 5 through 14. Artwork will be accepted from local artists from kindergarten-age to profes- sionals, in all mediums. Entry forms and more infor- mation is on the city’s web- site, ci.monmouth.or.us, or at Monmouth City Hall or the library. Free summer meal program begins The school districts of Dallas, Falls City and Central will run a free summer meal program beginning Wednes- day (today) through August. Dallas locations: LaCreole Middle School, noon to 12:30 p.m.; Woodbridge Meadow Apartments, noon to 12:30 p.m. Falls City locations: Falls City Community Center, noon to 12:30 p.m.; Falls City Elementary School, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Central: Monmouth Ele- mentary School, noon to 12:30 p.m.; Independence Elementary School, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and noon to 12:30 p.m.; Henry Hill Edu- cation Support Center, noon to 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.; Ash Creek Ele- mentary School, noon to 12:30 p.m.; Talmadge Mid- dle School, noon to 12:30 p.m.; Park West Apart- EMILy MENTzER/ Itemizer-Observer Fifteen students from Monmouth Elementary School were treated to a limo ride to lunch and dessert for 100 percent attendance. In the photo: Aiden Davila, Jeremy Hatch, Brid- get Humphreys, Liam Humphreys, Tatum Hutcheson, Phoebe Jones, Ryann Miller, Lan- don Seidel, Tawney Snair, Conner Kacmarynski, Daniel Spitler, Ariana Davila, Aidan Wendring, Sophia Beasly, and Peyton Whitlock. ments, noon to 12:30 p.m. DORI co-ed softball registration open Dallas Oregon Recreation Inc (DORI) has opened adult co-ed softball registration for the 2017 season. You do not need a team to sign up. Go to www.dallasor- rec.com/sports/softball to sign up and a team will be provided for you. Games will be played on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays at 6:10 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. The season starts Tues- day and ends Aug. 18. (No games will be played on July 4 or 6.) All games will be played at Lyle Softball Complex with a maximum of seven innings or 60-minute time cap. For more information, go to Facebook at Dallas Oregon Recreation Inc. mile family friendly loop. Registration fee is $25. Fundraising minimum is $150. Children 12 and younger are not subject to the fundraising minimum. For more information, Brian Willms, bwillms@pso- riasis.org or 503-546-5565. Museum to host Camp Adair expert The Polk County History Museum will host a program by Gary Richard, local ama- teur historian, at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Richard is an expert on the history of Camp Adair and will talk about what Pancho Villa, a Mexican bandit, and the atomic bomb have in common. The answer has something to do with Camp Adair. For more information: 503-623-6251, or polkcoun- tyhistoricalsociety.org. Team NPF Cycle on Summer art camp Sunday in Indy begins June 21 Team NPF (National Pso- riasis Foundation) Cycle in the Willamette Valley will be Sunday at Riverview Park with first riders checking in at 6:30 a.m. Events include 8-, 26-, or 62-mile bike ride, or a 1- The Ash Creek Arts Center will host a four-day summer art camp, “Marvelous Mon- sters in the Mudroom.” Camp will be split over two weeks (June 21 and 22, and June 28 and 29, with a reception on June 30), and will be held at St. Hilda’s, 245 Main St. W., Monmouth. Participants must be 9 years old or older. Pre-regis- t r a t i o n i s re q u i re d a t ashcreekarts.org. Cost for this camp is $25 per child. Need-based scholarships are available. Class size is limited. For more information: ashcreekarts@gmail.com, or 971-599-3301. Visit four wineries in 30 miles Redgate Vineyard is host- ing a summer solstice party with a 30-mile bike ride through four wineries, fol- lowed by a barbecue and three-hour Ty Curtis concert. The ride begins at 9 a.m. with packet pickup, depart- ing at 11 a.m. The barbecue begins at 2 p.m., with the concert from 3 to 6 p.m. The four partici- pating wineries are Redgate, Emerson Vineyards, Airlie Vineyards and Treos Vine- yards. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the Mon- mouth-Independence YMCA. For more information: redgatevineyard.com. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Wednesday, June 14, 11:30 a.m. — Summer Reading Activity at Dallas City Park (Engineer It). • Wednesday, June 14, 3:45 p.m. — Teen Advisory Board. • Wednesday, June 14, 4:30 p.m. — Teen Book Club. • Thursday, June 15, 10:30 a.m. — Chil- dren’s Story Time. • Thursday, June 15, 2:30 p.m. — Lego Building. • Friday, June 16 5:30 p.m. — Teen Pro- gram (Dr. Who Cos-play and open gaming night). • Tuesday, June 20, 10:30 a.m. — Morn- ing Children’s Story Time. • Tuesday, June 20, 3:30 p.m. — After- noon Children’s Story Time. • Wednesday, June 21, 11:30 a.m. — Summer Reading Activity at Dallas City Park (Leapin Louie). • Wednesday, June 21, 5 p.m. – Maker- space Workshop for middle/high school/young adults at Dallas Civic Center (3D printing). — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, June 14, 10:30 a.m. — Family Story Time. • Wednesday, June 14, 3 p.m. — Build a Better World Summer Reading event (Dec- orate a T-shirt). • Thursday, June 15, 3 p.m. — Building a Better World Summer Reading event (Puppet Theater with Penny Walters). • Friday, June 16, 3 p.m. — Building a Better World Summer Reading event (for teens — T-shirt decorating). • Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. — Intro to Arduino. • Saturday, June 17, 2 p.m. — Solar Sat- urday (Sun workshop with Anna Davis). • Monday, June 19, 3 p.m. — Maker Mondays (For kids in third grade and above — Bots). • Monday, June 19, 4:30 p.m. — Cuen- tos en Español. • Tuesday, June 20, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club. • Wednesday, June 21, 10:30 a.m. — Family Story Time. • Wednesday, June 21, 3 p.m. — Build a Better World Summer Reading event (Leapin Louie). — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Thursday, June 15, 10:15 a.m. — Build a Better Robot. • Friday, June 16, 2:30 p.m. — Arduino Workshop (ninth-12th graders). • Tuesday, June 20, 3 p.m. — Mo Philips (music). • Wednesday, June 21, 3 p.m. — Meet a NASA sun scientist. — 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. REUNIONS Central High School Class of 1977 Central’s Class of 1977 celebrates 40 years on Aug. 12 at Kolby’s RB&B at 3838 River Road NE in Keizer for a no-host dinner and drinks. The dinner will be from 6 to 11:30 p.m. RSVP on the reunion Facebook page, or text Molly Derry at 503- 917-9251 or email mderry@aol.com. Those who RSVP will have name tags wanting at the door. RSVP by Aug. 1 and receive a free drink ticket for you and a guest. — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 • 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. • 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. • Free Blood Pressure Check Clinic — 2 to 3 p.m., Salem Health West Valley (surgery admitting area), 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. 503-623-7323. • Monmouth Senior Center Music Jam — 6:30 p.m., Mon- mouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St. S., 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, JUNE 15 • 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. • Polk County Bounty Market — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Academy Building lawn, on the corner of Main and Academy streets, Dal- las. 503-623-2564. • 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. • 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. — FRIDAY, JUNE 16 • 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. — SATURDAY, JUNE 17 • 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, JUNE 18 • Dallas Wingdingers RC Flying Club Indoor Fly — 1 to 3 p.m., Whitworth Elementary School gym, 1151 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. 503-623-7288. — MONDAY, JUNE 19 • Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon — 11:30 a.m., Dallas Retirement Village, 348 W. Ellendale Ave., 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., Veterans Services Office, 240 SW Washington St, 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. — TUESDAY, JUNE 20 • 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. • James2 Community Kitchen Meal — 4:30 to 6 p.m., Unit- ed Methodist Church located at 242 N Main St., Falls City. Free; everyone welcome. 503-623-8429. Continued on page 11A
