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Polk County Social Polk County itemizer-observer • November 29, 2017 9A COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Taking a little break Buy rolls for field of dreams The Dallas Booster Club is selling freshly baked holiday cinnamon rolls to support its efforts raising money to build a turf field at Dallas High School. Orders are due Dec. 4, and may be ordered freshly baked, ready to heat and serve, or dough to go, ready for the oven or freezer. Costs are: four ready-to- eat rolls, $8; six freezer- ready rolls, $12; 12 baked or freezer-ready rolls, $20. Orders may be picked up at DHS from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 16. For more information: DHSboosterclub.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). Homebuyer education workshop Windermere brokers will host a workshop on navigat- ing the home-buying process from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the Independence Public Li- brary. Thinking about buying a home but not sure where to start? Tired of renting but don’t think you can afford to buy? Industry professionals will be on hand with lots of in- formation. Anyone is wel- come to attend. For more in- formation: Sarah Jobe, 503- 559-1280, sarahjobe@win- dermere.com, or Kim Brown, 503-931-7535, brownkim@windermere.co m. Niki MoSLey/ itemizer-observer A Dallas public works employee finds time to take a break with Kanaan Mayes Mosley on Sunday while working on fixing a water main. The incident caused a boil water notice to be issued for parts of Dallas. For more on the story, see Page 7A. HART holiday tack sale Sunday Horses Adaptive Riding and Therapy will hold a hol- iday tack sale and more Sun- day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6665 Rickreall Road, Inde- pendence. For more information: Eleni, 503-559-7957. Chamber member celebration set for Sunday Oregon Care Partners to host free class The Monmouth-Indepen- dence Chamber of Com- merce will hold its Member Celebration Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Crush Wine Bar, 105 Main St. E., Monmouth. One complimentary bev- erage will be provided by the MI Chamber Board of Direc- tors. For more information: www.micc-or.org. Oregon Care Partners will hold a free class titled “Chal- lenging Behaviors: Effective Approaches to Common Be- haviors” Tuesday from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the Community Health Education Center, 939 Oak St. SE, Salem. The class is designed to help people who care for an aging Oregonian learn how to better manage challeng- ing behaviors that are com- mon among older adults. There is no cost to attend. To register or for more in- formation: www.OregonCar- ePartners.com. River Gallery hosts holiday show The River Gallery, 184 S. Main St., Independence, is hosting a holiday show through Jan. 6. An opening reception will be held Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information: 503-838-6171. Deadline for Adopt A Family application looms The deadline to apply for Adopt A Family is Wednes- day (today). Applications can be filled out at the Polk County Academy Building, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. ID is required to show a Dal- las home address. Adopt A Family matches families with local commu- nity members, agencies, businesses and organiza- tions. Each family who is adopted will receive a Christmas dinner and one gift for each child in the home, which will be distrib- uted at Evangelical Bible Church on Dec. 20. For more information: 503-559-8373. Celebrate Sue at senior center The city of Monmouth will host a retirement recep- tion for Sue Teal, who has been the Senior/Communi- ty Center director for 28 years. The reception will be held Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and wish Sue well in her retirement. Refresh- ments will be provided. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library • Thursday, Nov. 30, 10:30 a.m. — Chil- dren’s Story Time. • Tuesday, Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. — Morning Children’s Story Time. • Tuesday, Dec. 5, 3:30 p.m. — Afternoon Children’ Story Time. • Tuesday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. — Friends of the Library meeting. — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Nov. 29, 10:30 a.m. — Family Story Time. • Thursday, Nov. 30, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club. • Tuesday, Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m. — Movie (“Despicable Me 3”). • Wednesday, Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m. — Fam- ily Story Time. • Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1 p.m. — Scrabble with Betty. MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Tuesday, Dec. 5, 10:15 a.m. — Family Story Time. — WAGNER COMMUNITY LIBRARY 111 N. Main St., Falls City 503-787-3521, ext. 319 www.facebook.com/WagnerCommu- nityLibrary/timeline See the library’s Facebook page for up- coming events. Many styles to choose from Options for every budget Expires 12/31 Made in America Photos shown are similar to stock on hand. 837 Main St. • Dallas • 503-623-3117 Across the street from the courthouse Mon-Fri 9-5:30 • Sat 9-4 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29 • 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. • 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. — THURSDAY, NOV. 30 • 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. — FRIDAY, DEC. 1 • 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. • 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, DEC. 2 • Polk Community Free Clinic — 7 to 11 a.m., Trinity Luther- an Church, 320 Se Fir Villa Road, Dallas. Free medical and mental health care for uninsured and underinsured. Held on the first and fourth Saturday of the month. 503-990-8772. • Monmouth Senior Center All-You-Can-Eat Community Breakfast — 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St. S., Monmouth. Cost: $6, adults; $3, children younger than 12. 503-838-5678. • Rickreall Grange Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rickreall Grange Hall, 280 Main St. (99W), Rickreall. Multiple vendors. Also selling fresh-baked goods. kitchen serving breakfast and lunch. 503-623-8289. — SUNDAY, DEC. 3 • Polk Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polk County Fair- grounds, 520 S. Pacific Highway (99W), Rickreall. Admission: $1; children 12 and younger, free. early admission from 6 to 9 a.m. is $5. 503-428-8224. • Rickreall Grange Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rickreall Grange Hall, 280 Main St. (99W), Rickreall. Multiple vendors. Also selling fresh-baked goods. kitchen serving breakfast and lunch. 503-623-8289. — MONDAY, DEC. 4 • 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. — TUESDAY, DEC. 5 • 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. • 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. • 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. • Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3203 meeting — 7:30 p.m., 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. Meets first Tuesday of each month. • Dallas Rotary — Noon, Dallas Civic Center, 945 Se Jefferson St., Dallas. Lunch and speaker. Public is welcome. — WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6 • 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. • 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. Continued on page 10A Call us. The Itemizer Observer can help you expand your market share, and make your business more profitable. Call Heidi or Karen at 503-623-2373. ADVERTISING THAT WORKS.