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Polk County Living Polk County Itemizer-Observer • September 6, 2017 9A COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK First day fun Student to speak about Finland Joy Douville, a junior at Dallas High School, will present about spending a year in Finland Tuesday at noon at the Dallas Civic Center, 945 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. Meals will be served for $11 and drinks will be avail- able for $3. Gideons provide opportunity COMMUNITY CALENDAR The Gideons, who are re- sponsible for putting Bibles into hotels, are looking for Christian men to become involved. An informational lunch will be held Sept. 16. RSVP is required. To RSVP or for more information: Beverly, 503-420-4442. 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). Art of finger painting offered The Ash Creek Arts Cen- ter’s Second Saturday family art activity will feature the art of finger painting with Berik Bassline. The class will run Satur- day from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ash Creek Arts Center, 311 S. Monmouth St., Independ- ence. There is no cost to attend. Bassline will teach hands-on painting techniques and an outlining exercise. Younger children will need the assis- tance of an adult. For more information: ashcreekarts@gmail.com. Local Waters art deadline extended The deadline to turn in artwork for the Local Waters art show has been extended to Sunday. JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer Lyle Elementary School second grader Tristan Howard, left, colors in his bookmark Tues- day morning as his little brother Easton Howard watches. The pair met their teachers and settled into their classrooms during the school’s Orientation Day open house. The Local Waters show will run Oct. 3-Nov. 3 at the River Gallery in Independ- ence. The event will be a juried show of 2D and 3D art work that expresses the diversity of streams and wetlands and their connection to the rich- ness and abundance of wildlife and landscape. Images must be submit- ted by email with high reso- lution .jpeg images. Jury fee is $25 for up to three pieces by an individual artist. The artist is responsible for delivery and pick up of work to the River Gallery. The Gallery retains a 40 per- cent commission on all work sold. For more information: Rglocalwaters@gmail.com or 503-838-6171. Library to host free movie for adults Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St., Dallas, will host a free movie for adults Thurs- day at 7 p.m. The film will be a 2017 release based on a New York Times best-selling book. The movie is open to peo- ple ages 14 and older. Flight rally on Saturday The Young Eagles will hold a flight rally Saturday at the Independence Airport. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Participants will learn how airplanes fly, a chance to fly using a simulator and ride in a plane. The rally is open to chil- dren ages eight to 17. For information: www.eaa 292.org/young-eagles. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, Sept. 7, 10:30 a.m. — Chil- dren’s Story Time. • Thursday, Sept. 7, 2:30 p.m. — Lego Building. • Thursday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m. — Adult movie night (“Zoo Keeper’s Wife”). • Tuesday, Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m. — Morn- ing Children’s Story Time. • Tuesday, Sept. 5, 3:30 p.m. — After- noon Children’s Story Time. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. • 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m. — Fam- ily Story Time. • Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m. — Scrabble with Betty. • Thursday, Sept. 7, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club. • Friday, Sept. 8, 4 p.m. — Adult Color Program. • Saturday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m. — Hand craft- ed cards with Kay Bates. • Wednesday, Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m. — Fam- ily Story Time. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Tuesday, Sept. 12, 10:15 a.m. — Family Story 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 for up- coming events. What’s YOUR neighbor up to? Visit our website, www.polkio.com ...for local news, sports and community events. Find out in the Itemizer Observer. You may find your neighbor, your boss, your friend or yourself in the pages of the Itemizer-Observer. Local stories on local people - that’s our specialty. Follow us on YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 147 SE Court St., Dallas • 503-623-2373 Thursdays! May - Sept 10 am - 3 pm NEW vendors each week! 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. 182 Academy St., Dallas (corner of Main & Academy) Featuring Growers, Producers & Artisans of the Polk County area & beyond! The TASTE of Polk County Bounty Market EVENT TOMORROW! Many vendors will have sampling available of different products tomorrow at the Bounty Market! So come on down and try something new to take home! LIVE MUSIC with Cash & Company 11am to 1pm Here’s what you will find: Produce, meats, eggs, canned goods, baked goods, jam/jellies, lavender, spiced nuts, kettle korn, hot food, dipping sauces, wine, honey, artisan & beauty products, soaps, lotions, handmade items & so much more! Facebook.com/bountymarket 503-623-2564 http://www.exploredallasoregon.org/bounty-market.html Friday - Saturday • September 8 - 9 LEAP (Digital) (PG) DUNKIRK (Digital) (PG13) HITMAN’S BODYGUARD (Digital) (R) HOME AGAIN (Digital) (PG13) IT (Digital) (R) NEITHER WOLF NOR DOG (Digital) (NR) WIND RIVER (Digital) (R) WONDER WOMAN (Digital) (PG13) ANNABELLE: CREATION (Digital) (R) ALL SAINTS (Digital) (PG) (12:05 2:20) (4:35) 7:05 (1:50 4:25) 7:00 (12:05 2:30 4:55) 7:20 (1:00 4:00) 6:30 7:00 9:30 (1:20 3:55) (1:45 4:15) 6:50 (1:15) 6:50 (4:15) (1:35 4:10) 6:45 9:40 9:35 9:45 10:00 9:20 9:50 9:20 Sunday • September 10 LEAP (Digital) (PG) DUNKIRK (Digital) (PG13) HITMAN’S BODYGUARD (Digital) (R) HOME AGAIN (Digital) (PG13) IT (Digital) (R) NEITHER WOLF NOR DOG (Digital) (NR) WIND RIVER (Digital) (R) WONDER WOMAN (Digital) (PG13) ANNABELLE: CREATION (Digital) (R) ALL SAINTS (Digital) (PG) (12:05 2:20) (4:35) (1:50 4:25) (12:05 2:30 4:55) (1:00 4:00) (1:20 3:55) (1:45 4:15) (1:15) (4:15) (1:35 4:10) 7:05 7:00 7:20 6:30 7:00 6:50 6:50 6:45 Monday - Thursday • September 11 - 14 LEAP (Digital) (PG) DUNKIRK (Digital) (PG13) HITMAN’S BODYGUARD (Digital) (R) HOME AGAIN (Digital) (PG13) IT (Digital) (R) NEITHER WOLF NOR DOG (Digital) (NR) WIND RIVER (Digital) (R) WONDER WOMAN (Digital) (PG13) ANNABELLE: CREATION (Digital) (R) ALL SAINTS (Digital) (PG) (2:20) (4:35) (1:50 4:25) (2:30 4:55) (1:00 4:00) (1:20 3:55) (1:45 4:15) (1:15) (4:15) (1:35 4:10) 7:05 7:00 7:20 6:30 7:00 6:50 6:50 6:45 — WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6 • Monmouth Business Association — 7:30 a.m., Burgerville. A meeting of business people, the Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce director, and city officials. 503-751-0147. • Senior meals, Dallas — 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, LaCreole Manor, 204 SW Walnut St., Dallas. Free, but $3 dona- tion suggested. Reservations required. 503-623-6232. • Senior meals, Monmouth — 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Free, but $3 donation suggested. Reservations required. 503- 838-2084. • Scrabble with Betty — 1 p.m., Independence Public Li- brary, 175 Monmouth St., Independence. Scrabble games first Wednesday of every month. Free; refreshments and prizes avail- able. 503-551-7687 or 503-838-1811. • 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. • Yarning for Others — 3 to 5 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Knitters and crocheters gather to make clothing and accessories for those in need on the first Wednesday of every month. 503-689-7222. • 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. — THURSDAY, SEPT. 7 • Dallas Lions Club — Noon, Pressed Coffee & 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. • Mom and Me — Salem Health West Valley, 525 SE Washing- ton 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. — FRIDAY, SEPT. 8 • Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Club — 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, 186 SE Mill St., 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. — SATURDAY, SEPT. 9 • Donation Yoga — 11 a.m. to noon, Dallas Yoga and Balance 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, SEPT. 10 • 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, SEPT. 11 • 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., Monmouth. 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, SEPT. 12 • 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. • Caregiver Connection — 2 to 3:30 p.m., Salem Health West Valley (conference room immediately inside the front entrance), 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. Meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Free. 503-831-5593. • Free Blood Pressure Checks — Salem Health West Valley, 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. Second Tuesday of the month. Free. 503-831-5593. • 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., Falls City Methodist Church, 242 North Main St., Falls City. Free. 503- 787-3371. • 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 emergency entrance on Clay Street. Dee Ann White, 971-718-6444. Continued on page 9A
