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Polk County Social 6A Polk County itemizer-Observer • October 11, 2017 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Airstreams rally in Indy John Doan to perform Sunday John Doan will perform at Trinity Lutheran Church, 320 SE Fir Villa Road, Dallas, Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Admission is by suggested donation of $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and children. Doan will perform his “Beyond Six Strings — 20 strings of magic” program. Doan will play the 20- string harp guitar and was recently awarded the Inter- national Brand Laureate Award for “World’s Leading Harp Guitarist.” For more information: 503-949-5653 or www.dal- lastlc.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). Sons of Norway to host craft night The Thor Lodge of the Sons of Norway will host a craft night celebrating Norwegian heritage Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the West Salem Masonic Lodge, 1625 Brush Road NW, Salem. A brief meeting will be held followed by a finger food potluck dinner. Crafts will be simple to complete, and the event is child friend- ly. There is no cost to attend. For more information: 503-302-7973. Country dance returns Saturday The Guthrie Park country dance returns Saturday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Guthrie Park Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway, Dallas. Cost is $5 per person. A $15 family rate (immediate family only) is available. Chil- dren 12 and younger are free. No experience necessary. For more information: 503-623-0809. M-I Food Project pickup on Saturday The Monmouth-Indepen- dence Food Project will have a food pick-up day on Saturday. The Food Project seeks long-term food donors. Neighborhood coordinators enlist the help of neighbors to donate a bag of food every two months. The Food Project supplies the bags and picks up the food. For more information: RON ANiCkeR/ for the itemizer-Observer Airstream trailers lined downtown Independence Friday night through Sunday after- noon as part of the Oregon Airstream Club’s 22nd rally of the year. w w w. m o n i n d y f o o d project.com. Fall Doll Show returns Saturday The 15th Fall Doll Show and Sale returns to the Polk County Fairgrounds on Sat- urday. Vendors will feature a variety of dolls, including antique, vintage, modern, and collectible dolls. Early bird admission is $8 at 9 a.m. General public hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a $5 admission. Kids 10 and younger are free. The Wagon Wheel Doller Doll Club sponsors the sale. Proceeds are donated to the Humane Society, Union Gospel Mission, Women’s Crises Center and Marion- Polk Food Share. For more information: Sally, 503-399-7679. Brasil Band teams up for concert The Brasil Band and Choro das 3 will team up for a concert Friday at Smith Music Hall at Western Ore- gon University. Choro das 3 is a family- based band composed of three sisters and their father. The band has performed in the U.S., Mexico, Brazil and France. Cost is $8 for adults; $5 for students and seniors; WOU stu- dents with a WOU ID are free. For information: www.wou.edu. Class features Halloween wreaths The Second Saturday Art Class returns Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ash Creek Arts Center, 311 S. Mon- mouth St., Independence. It will feature Halloween wreaths with Anna Cottom. There is no cost to attend. All ages are welcome, but participants should be able to work with basic art sup- plies, including scissors. For more information: www.ashcreekarts.org. Space is limited for teen aviation A free teen aviation week- end will be held Oct. 21 and 22 at Independence State Airport, 4803 Airport Road, Independence. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The two-day workshop will feature classes on aero- dynamics, the physics of flight, aviation weather and careers in aviation and aero- space, hands-on activities, flying a simulator and RC model flight simulator, building a key fob using air- craft materials and, weather permitting, students will go on a flight in a light aircraft. Space is limited to 20 par- ticipants with 10 spaces filled. Participants should bring a sack lunch. Beverages and snacks will be provided at the event. For more information: 503-364-3619. Altar Society to host Fall Bazaar The Altar Society of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1275 E St., Independence, will host its fall bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. A soup and pie lunch will be served. Garden produce, baked goods, white elephant items, arts and crafts will be for sale. Several items will be raffled. Proceeds go to pur- chasing items used on the altar. More info: 503-838-1242. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. • 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, Oct. 12, 10:30 a.m. — Chil- dren’s Story Time. • Thursday, Oct. 12, 2:30 p.m. — Lego Building. • Friday, Oct. 13, 3 to 7 p.m. — Friends of the Library Book Sale (at Dallas Civic Cen- ter). • Friday, Oct. 13, 5:30 p.m. — Harry Pot- ter Night (for kids and teens). • Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Friends of the Library Book Sale (at Dallas Civic Center). • Tuesday, Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m. — Morn- ing Children’s Story Time. • Tuesday, Oct. 17, 3:30 p.m. — After- noon Children’ Story Time. • Wednesday, Oct. 18, 3:45 p.m. — Teen Advisory Board meeting. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m. — Family Story Time. • Thursday, Oct. 12, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club. • Thursday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m. — Mystery Book Club. • Friday, Oct. 13, 4 p.m. — Adult Color- ing Program. • Tuesday, Oct. 17, 4:30 p.m. — Tech Tuesdays (Little Bits). • Wednesday, Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m. — Family Story Time. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. • 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Wednesday, Oct. 11, 3 p.m. — After school movie (“Boss Baby” PG). • Tuesday, Oct. 17, 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. 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. Friday - Sunday • October 13 - 15 KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE (Digital) (R) (12:35 3:40) 6:45 9:50* THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US (Digital) (PG13) (11:35 2:10 4:45) 7:20 9:55* BLADE RUNNER 2049 (Digital) (R)(12:30 2:05 4:00 5:35) 7:30 9:05* FOREIGNER (Digital) (R) (11:35 2:10 4:45) 7:20 9:55* HAPPY DEATH DAY (Digital) (PG13) (12:30 2:50 5:05) 7:25 9:45* MY LITTLE PONY (Digital) (PG) (11:35 2:05 4:35) 7:05 9:35* BATTLE OF THE SEXES (Digital) (PG13) (1:15 4:00) 6:45 9:30* *Not playing Sunday, October 15th Monday - Thursday • October 16 - 19 KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE (Digital) (R) THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US (Digital) (PG13) BLADE RUNNER 2049 (Digital) (R) (2:10 4:45) 7:20 (2:05 4:00 5:35) 7:30 FOREIGNER (Digital) (R) (2:10 4:45) 7:20 HAPPY DEATH DAY (Digital) (PG13) (2:50 5:05) 7:25 MY LITTLE PONY (Digital) (PG) (2:05 4:35) 7:05 BATTLE OF THE SEXES (Digital) (PG13) Celebrating 5 Years! (3:40) 6:45 (4:00) 6:45 Now accepting vendor applications for 2018. Please call 503-837-0045. Especially for our neighbors and community with user friendly hours. to Close ! Hazelnuts, Fresh Produce, Artisans e Hadley Radio Bakery, & other vendors Hom Recycle for a better future Independence Riverview Park — WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11 • Polk County Republican Women — 11:30 a.m., Murphy’s Restaurant, 288 e. ellendale Ave., Dallas. No-host lunch avail- able; everyone welcome. 503-623-5759. • 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 S. Warren St., 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. • 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. • American Red Cross Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grand Ronde Community Center, 9615 Grande Ronde Road, Grand Ronde. www.redcrossblood.org. — THURSDAY, OCT. 12 • Independence Downtown Association — 8 a.m., inde- pendence Grill, 154 S. Main St., independence. A meeting of business people regarding the vitality of independence and its downtown area. 503-580-8525. • 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. • Young Professionals Networking — 5:30 to 7: p.m., Dallas Retirement Village, 377 NW Jasper St., Dallas. After-hours social event for Polk County young professionals, aged 21-45. Tess Schurter, 503-623-5581. — FRIDAY, OCT. 13 • 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, 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. • Karaoke night — 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Dallas Forty, 962 Main St., Dallas. every Friday. 503-831-4682. • American Red Cross Blood Drive — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cen- tral High School, 1530 Monmouth St., independence. www.red- crossblood.org. — SATURDAY. OCT. 14 • 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. • Dallas Glow Run — 6:30 p.m., Academy Building, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. kids dash, costume contest and 5-kilome- ter fun run/walk offered. $30 for 5k. $20 for kids dash. www.run- signup.com/DallasGlowRun. — SUNDAY, OCT. 15 • Dallas Wingdingers RC Flying Club Indoor Fly — 1 to 3 p.m., Whitworth elementary School gym, 1151 Se Miller Ave., Dallas. 503-623-7288. — MONDAY, OCT. 16 • Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon — 11:30 a.m., Dallas Civic Center, 945 Se Jefferson St., 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., 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, OCT. 17 • 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. Mondays through Thursdays. 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. Continued on page 7A
