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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
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Hadley Radio Bakery, & other vendors
Hom
Recycle for a better future
Independence Riverview Park
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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