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.
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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.
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MONMOUTH
168 S. Ecols St.
503-751-0182
www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library
• Tuesday, Sept. 12, 10:15 a.m. — Family
Story Time.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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