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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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