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Polk County Living 8A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • August 23, 2017 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Ready to leap Community Fiesta set for Saturday The Independence-Mon- mouth Community Fiesta will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Riverview Park in Independence. Dona- tions of $2 will be accepted. The fiesta will feature music, dance demonstra- tions, food and vendor booths. The day celebrates His- panic culture. For more information: 503-999-5043. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Moonlight dinner to fund projects 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). Moonlight and Vines is scheduled for Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Nesmith Readiness Center, 12830 Westview Drive, Dallas. Attendees will learn about projects supported by the West Valley Hospital Foun- dation. The evening will in- clude dinner, music and a silent auction. Cost is $50 per person. For more information: Jodi Deming, 503-831-3456. Community Yard Sale seeks sellers Registration is open for sellers for the Community Yard Sale Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Main Street Park in Monmouth. There is no charge. Register online at www.micc-or.org. The Community Yard Sale will also include music and food. Last year, more than 50 sellers took part in the yard sale. JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer A pair of curious sugar gliders drew a crowd of onlookers on Saturday at Dallas’ Eclipse Celebration on the Square. The small creatures would jump from one person to another and settle on their shoulders, heads or even try crawling in their shirts. WOU student feed vendors needed Western Oregon Universi- ty is accepting vendor appli- cations for its new student feed Sept. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $30 for Mon- mouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce members and $60 for non- members. Vendors will receive one table and two chairs, and are responsible for all sup- plies, giveaways and stock. Approximately 500 to 600 students are expected to at- tend if held outside and 350 to 450 students if held in- side. Applications are avail- able online at www.micc- or.chambermaster.com/ev entregistration/register/ 1553. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. • 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m. — Chil- dren’s Story Time. • Thursday, Aug. 24, 2:30 p.m. — Lego Building. • Tuesday, Aug. 29, 10:30 a.m. — Morn- ing Children’s Story Time. • Tuesday, Aug. 29, 3:30 p.m. — After- noon Children’s Story Time. • Wednesday, Aug. 30, 4 p.m. — Lowly Worm Kid’s Book Club. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. • 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Aug. 23, 10:30 a.m. — Family Story Time. • Monday, Aug. 28, 4:30 p.m. — Cuentos en Español. • Wednesday, Aug. 30, 10:30 a.m. — Family Story Time. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library — • No schedule available by press time. 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. Thursdays! May - Sept 10 am - 3 pm We’ve got Fresh Bread, Fresh Produce and SO MUCH MORE! 182 Academy St., Dallas Facebook.com/bountymarket http://www.exploredallasoregon.org/bounty-market.html Solution on Page 2A Pencil us in! www.polkio.com POLK COUNTY DEADLINE: AUGUST 30 PUBLISHES: SEPT. 13 Place your ad in the Fall Edition by calling Heidi x115, Rachel x110 or Karen x118 at 503-623-2373 Published by the Itemizer-Observer. A joint effort between OSU Extension Service and Polk Soil & Water Conservation District. Sizes and Prices: Full page (10”x10.292”) ................................$375 1/2 page (Horiz 10”x5.083”) ...........................$200 1/2 page (Vertical 4.917”x10.292”) ..................$200 1/4 page (4.917”x5.083”) ...............................$110 1/8 page (4.917”x2.5”) ....................................$60 All ads include FULL COLOR — 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. 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. — THURSDAY, AUG. 24 • 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. • 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. • Celebration of American Values picnic — 5 p.m., Gentle House, 855 Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. Sponsored by the Polk County Republican Women featuring music, food and speakers. $25 for adults and $10 for children 11 and younger. Kristy Tin- dle, 503-999-4322 or Lynnette Henshaw, 503-507-1091. • Movies in the Park — 8:30 p.m., Riverview Park and Am- phitheater, 50 C St., Independence. “Beauty and the Beast,” rated PG. Free. www.independenceamphitheater.com. — FRIDAY, AUG. 25 • 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. • River’s Edge Summer Music Series — 7:30 p.m., Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. Chance McKin- ney, industrialized country. $5 suggested donation. www.inde- pendenceamphitheater.com. — SATURDAY, AUG. 26 • Polk Community Free Clinic — 7 to 11 a.m., Trinity Luther- an Church, 320 SE Fir Villa Road, Dallas. Free medical and men- tal health care for uninsured and underinsured. Held on the first and fourth Saturday of the month. 503-990-8772. • 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, AUG. 27 • Last Sunday at River Gallery — 2 to 4 p.m., River Gallery, 184 S. Main St., Independence. Reception to honor corner and window focus artists. Free. 503-838-6171. — MONDAY, AUG. 28 • 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. — TUESDAY, AUG. 29 • 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 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. • Independence Riverview Market — 2 to 7 p.m., Riverview Park and Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence. 503-910-8193. — WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30 • 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. Karen Freeman, 503-871-4172. • Music in the Park — 6:30 p.m., Main Street Park, Monmouth. Coming Up Threes, Celtic. Free. www.ci.monmouth.or.us.