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Newspaper Page TextPolk County Living 8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • August 16, 2017 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK A classic morning Annual Pioneer Loop picnic set The 86th annual Pioneer Loop picnic will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. at Dallas City Park at the Siebert/ Fredrickson shelter. All current and former residents of Pioneer and Reuben Boise roads are in- vited to attend. Attendees are asked to bring a main dish and a side dish or dessert. For more information: Kris Golly, 503-623-8735 or Christina Latham-Brown, 503-623-3923. 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). Community Choir seeks members A community choir will begin practicing arrange- ments of Christmas carols for four free concerts in De- cember. An interest meeting will be held Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Valley Life Center, 1795 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. Rehearsals will be held Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information: Valley Life Center, 503-623- 4116. River Gallery seeks artist submissions The River Gallery, 184 S. Main St., Independence, is seeking artist submissions for Local Waters, a show that will run Oct. 3 - Nov. 3. Local Waters will be a ju- ried show of 2 and 3-dimen- sional art work that express- es the diversity of the streams and wetlands, and their connection to the rich- ness and abundance of wildlife and the landscape. LukAS EggEn/ Itemizer-Observer The Central Lions Club held its annual Cruise-In Saturday at Riverview Park in Independ- ence. Classic cars were on display for all to enjoy. Submissions are due by Aug. 25. Images must be submit- ted by email to Rglocalwa- ters@gmail.com with a high- resolution jpeg image. Each piece must be la- beled with artist’s name, title of work, size of work, medium and price. Also include email ad- dress and phone number. All work must be for sale and ready to display. There is a $25 jury fee for up to three pieces by an in- dividual artist. For more information: River Gallery, 503-838-6171. Thirsty Thursday returns to Emerson The Monmouth-Indepen- dence Chamber of Com- merce’s Thirsty Thursday event heads to Emerson Vineyards, 11665 Airlie Road, Monmouth, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Chamber members and friends are invited to attend the networking session and have a chance to promote your business, learn about the host site and enter to win giveaways. Refreshments will be served. Registration is requested to help the host site properly prepare. There is no cost to attend. Attendees are en- couraged to bring a small giveaway (less than $10). For more information: www.micc-or.org. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. • 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Wednesday, Aug. 16, 3:45 p.m. — Teen Advisory Board meeting. • Thursday, Aug. 17, 10:30 a.m. — Chil- dren’s Story Time. • Thursday, Aug. 17, 2:30 p.m. — Lego Building. • Monday, Aug. 21, noon — Library open. • Tuesday, Aug. 22, 10:30 a.m. — Morn- ing Children’s Story Time. • Tuesday, Aug. 22, 3:30 p.m. — After- noon Children’s Story Time. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m. — Family Story Time. • Monday, Aug. 21, 4:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Español. • Wednesday, Aug. 23, 10:30 a.m. — Family Story Time. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Thursday, Aug. 17, 10:15 a.m. — Eclipse scientist visit and activity, 10:15 a.m. • Thursday, Aug. 17, 6 p.m. — Declutter your life. • Monday, Aug. 21, 8:30 a.m. — Solar Eclipse party. — 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. Monmouth 2017 Music in the Park Main St. Park Amphitheater Every Wednesday through August 30 ~ 6:30pm MUSIC, FOOD, BEER & WINE GARDEN Look for the Music in the Park Series on Facebook for more information about this year’s artists. Performing Tonight August 16 Root Jack (Rock) and FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC presents Bring your chairs and blankets and we’ll see you in the park! Performing Aug 18 2 CONCERTS! Aerosmith Pump Performing Aug 19 “Indy Goes Dark” Pyromania For More Information Contact: Mark Fancey 503-751-0147 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. (Def Leppard Tribute) Shows begin at 7:30 Lawn Seating — Bring blankets & chairs Friday - Thursday • Aug 18 - Aug 24 This Week’s FREE MOVIE: EMOJI MOVIE (Digital) (PG) (12:00 2:15 4:30) SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING (Digital) (PG13) 6:45 9:45 NUT JOB 2: NUTTY BY NATURE (Digital) (PG) (12:20 2:35 4:50) 7:05 KIDNAP (Digital) (R) 9:20 ANNABELLE: CREATION (Digital) (R) (11:40 2:10 4:40) 7:10 9:40 HITMAN’S BODYGUARD (Digital) (R) (1:50 4:25) 7:00 9:35 LOGAN LUCKY (Digital) (PG13) (1:45 4:35) 7:20 10:05 DUNKIRK (Digital) (PG13) (11:45 2:15 4:45) 7:15 9:45 DARK TOWER (Digital) (PG13) (12:25 2:45 5:05) 7:25 9:45 ATOMIC BLONDE (Digital) (R) (1:50 4:30) 7:10 9:50 Showing August 17 • 9:45 Star Trek—Into the Darkness AUG 25 Concert: Chance McKinney - 7:30 PM AUG 24 Movie: Beauty & The Beast - 9:45 PM • VENDORS • BEER & WINE GARDEN Riverview Amphitheater, Independence, OR Visit our website: independenceamphitheater.com — WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16 • 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. • Day-2-Day Diabetes Support Group — 3 to 4 p.m., Salem Health West Valley (main conference room inside main en- trance), 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. 503-623-7323. • Pickleball — 9 a.m. to noon, Roger Jordan Community Park. Meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and Sundays and Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. karen Freeman, 503-871-4172. • Music in the Park — 6:30 p.m., Main Street Park, Mon- mouth. Root Jack, rock. Free. www.ci.monmouth.or.us. — THURSDAY, AUG. 17 • Dallas Lions Club — noon, Pressed Coﬀee and Wine Bar, 788 Main St., Dallas. Everyone welcome. 503-623-8121. • 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. • Hymn sing-along — 6:30 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St. S., Monmouth. Sing hymns with others. 503-838-5678. • 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. • Movies in the Park — 8:30 p.m., Riverview Park and Am- phitheater, 50 C St., Independence. “Star Trek: Into Darkness,” rated Pg-13. Free. www.independenceamphitheater.com. — FRIDAY, AUG. 18 • 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. • American Red Cross Blood Drive — 12:30 to 6 p.m., Faith Evangelical Free Church, 2290 E. Ellendale Ave., Dallas. www.redcrossblood.org. • 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. • River’s Edge Summer Music Series — 8 p.m., Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. Aerosmith Pump. $5 suggested donation. www.independenceamphitheater.com. — SATURDAY, AUG. 19 • 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. • Salem Health Medical Clinic — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Salem Health Medical Clinic, 512 Main St. E., Monmouth. 503-838-1181. • River’s Edge Summer Music Series — 8:30 p.m., Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. Pyromania: The Def Leppard Experience. $5 suggested donation. www.inde- pendenceamphitheater.com. — SUNDAY, AUG. 20 • Salem Health Medical Clinic — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Salem Health Medical Clinic, 512 Main St. E., Monmouth. 503-838-1181. — TUESDAY, AUG. 22 • 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. • 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 activi- ties 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. • Independence Riverview Market —2 to 7 p.m., Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. 503-910-8193. — WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23 • 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. • Pickleball — 9 a.m. to noon, Roger Jordan Community Park. Meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and Sundays and Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. karen Freeman, 503-871-4172. • Music in the Park — 6:30 p.m., Main Street Park, Mon- mouth. Dina y Los Rumberos, Cuban salsa. Free. www.ci.mon- mouth.or.us.