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11/14 Community Calendar

November 13, 2012

Community Calendar is a listing of upcoming events taking place in Polk County that are open to the public. To submit an event for calendar consideration, please send it at least two weeks before the actual event date to the Itemizer-Observer via fax (503-623-2395) or email (ionews@polkio.com).

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14

* Helping Hands Emergency Food Bank -- 10 a.m. to noon, Monmouth Christian Church, 959 Church St. W., Monmouth. For eligible community members; available every Wednesday. 541-404-6517.

* American Red Cross Blood Drive -- 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Western Oregon University, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. 503-779-1266.

* Polk County Republican Women -- 11:30 a.m., Oak Knoll Golf Course, 6335 Highway 22, Independence. No-host lunch available. 503-623-5759.

* Monmouth Farmers/Vendors Market -- Noon to 6 p.m., Old Fire Hall Building, 152 Warren St. N., Monmouth. 503-779-3062.

* 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., West Valley Hospital (surgery admitting area), 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. 503-623-7323.

* Monmouth Senior Center Music Jam -- 6:30 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Open to the public; musicians of all types welcome. 503-838-5678.

* "The Crucible" -- 7 p.m., Rice Auditorium, Western Oregon University, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. WOU theater production of Arthur Miller's American classic about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Admission: $7-$12. 503-838-8462.

* Dallas American Legion Post No. 20 -- 7 p.m., Academy Building, Room 108, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. 503-623-2591.

* Trauma Survivors Support Group -- 7 p.m., New Phoenix Counseling Office, 211 Ellendale Ave., Suite No. 4, Dallas. Free. 503-623-3593.

THURSDAY, NOV. 15

* Monmouth-Independence Rotary Club -- Noon, First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 1505 Monmouth St., Independence. Guest speaker: TBA. Lunch cost: $8; guests welcome. 503-838-4884.

* 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.

* American Legion Women's Auxiliary -- 6:30 p.m., Academy Building, room 108, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. 209-985-4341.

* "Anything Goes" -- 7 p.m., Bollman Auditorium, Dallas High School, 1250 SE Holman Ave., Dallas. Dallas High School theater department fall musical. Admission: $5. 503-623-8336.

* "The Crucible" -- 7 p.m., Rice Auditorium, Western Oregon University, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. WOU theater production of Arthur Miller's American classic about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Admission: $7-$12. 503-838-8462.

* Radio Operators Association of Dallas (ROADS) -- 7 p.m., Polk County Courthouse (Jefferson Street entrance), 850 Main St., Dallas. Organization for amateur radio operators; public welcome. 503-881-5836.

FRIDAY, NOV. 16

* Ballroom Dance Lessons -- 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3154 Eola Drive NW, West Salem. Free; RSVP requested. 503-798-0927.

* "Anything Goes" -- 7 p.m., Bollman Auditorium, Dallas High School, 1250 SE Holman Ave., Dallas. Dallas High School theater department fall musical. Admission: $5. 503-623-8336.

* "The Crucible" -- 7 p.m., Rice Auditorium, Western Oregon University, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. WOU theater production of Arthur Miller's American classic about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Admission: $7-$12. 503-838-8462.

* Guthrie Park Acoustic Music Jam Session -- 7 to 10 p.m., Guthrie Park Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway, Dallas. Free (donations accepted). 503-623-0874.

SATURDAY, NOV. 17

* Independence Farmers Market -- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sterling Bank parking lot, 302 S. Main St., Independence. Final market session for 2012 season. 503-881-9950.

* Independence Riverview Market -- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., old City Hall building, 240 Monmouth St., Independence. 503-689-2784.

* Falls City Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner -- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Falls City Community Center, 320 N. Main St., Falls City. Free; all are welcome. 503-787-3744.

* Monmouth Farmers/Vendors Market -- Noon to 6 p.m., Old Fire Hall Building, 152 Warren St. N., Monmouth. 503-779-3062.

* Oregon Old Time Fiddlers -- 1 to 3 p.m., Dallas Senior Center, 955 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. Free performance; public welcome. 503-391-5377.

* "Anything Goes" -- 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Bollman Auditorium, Dallas High School, 1250 SE Holman Ave., Dallas. Dallas High School theater department fall musical. Admission: $5. 503-623-8336.

* "The Crucible" -- 7 p.m., Rice Auditorium, Western Oregon University, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. WOU theater production of Arthur Miller's American classic about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Admission: $7-$12. 503-838-8462.

* Guthrie Park Gospel Music Jam -- 7 to 10 p.m., Guthrie Park Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway, Dallas. Free (donations accepted). 503-623-0809.

SUNDAY, NOV. 18

* Rickreall Farmers Market -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rickreall Grange, 280 Main St. (99W), Rickreall. Final market session for 2012 season. 503-838-5424.

* Dallas Wingdingers RC Flying Club -- 1 p.m., Whitworth Elementary School gym, 1151 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. Monthly indoor fun fly. 503-623-7288.

MONDAY, NOV. 19

* Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon -- 11:30 a.m., Dallas Civic Center, 945 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. Cost: $12. 503-623-2564.

* Central Lions Club -- Noon, Independence Elks Lodge 1950 Dining Room, 289 S. Main St., Independence. 503-606-2150.

TUESDAY, NOV. 20

* 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.

* Suicide Attempt Survivors Support Group -- 7 p.m., New Phoenix Counseling Office, 211 E. Ellendale Ave., Suite No. 4, Dallas. Free. 503-623-3593.

* Dallas Wingdinger R.C. Flying Club -- 7 p.m., Whitworth Elementary School library, 1151 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. 503-623-7288.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21

* Helping Hands Emergency Food Bank -- 10 a.m. to noon, Monmouth Christian Church, 959 Church St. W., Monmouth. For eligible community members; available every Wednesday. 541-404-6517.

* Falls City Seventh-day Adventist Church Community Services Center -- 1 to 4 p.m., 305 N. Main St., Falls City. Food box distribution. Held on third Wednesday of every month. 503-787-3833.

* 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.

* Trauma Survivors Support Group -- 7 p.m., New Phoenix Counseling Office, 211 Ellendale Ave., Suite No. 4, Dallas. Free. 503-623-3593.