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December 31, 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, JAN. 2

* 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.

* 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 E. Ellendale Ave., Suite No. 4, Dallas. Free. 503-623-3593.

THURSDAY, JAN. 3

* 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.

* The Chuvarada Duo -- 6:30 to 9 p.m., Ragin' River Steakhouse, 154 S. Main St., Independence. Jazz and latin music featuring Cassio Vianna on piano and Donna Henderson on vocals. No cover charge. 503-837-0394.

FRIDAY, JAN. 4

* 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.

* 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, JAN. 5

* Polk Community Free Clinic -- 9 a.m. to noon, Trinity Lutheran 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. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. 503-990-8772.

* Rickreall Grange Flea Market -- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rickreall Grange Hall, 280 Main St. (99W), Rickreall. 503-623-8289.

SUNDAY, JAN. 6

* Polk Flea Market -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S. Pacific Highway (99W), Rickreall. Admission: $1; children 12 and under, 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. 503-623-8289.

MONDAY, JAN. 7

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

* American Red Cross Blood Drive -- 12:30 to 6 p.m., Calvary Chapel, 1399 Monmouth St., Independence. 503-838-6577.

* The Emeritus Society -- 1 p.m., Monmouth Public Library, 168 S. Ecols St., Monmouth. Nancy Baldwin of Salem Health will discuss "Simply Healthy Living for Older Adults." Refreshments. Free; public is welcome. 503-838-1630.

* Dallas High School Booster Club -- 7 p.m., Dallas High School library, 1250 SE Holman Ave., Dallas. dhsboosters2010@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, JAN. 8

* American Red Cross Blood Drive -- 1 to 6 p.m., Willamette Chapter, American Red Cross office, 675 Orchard Heights Road NW, West Salem. 503-779-1266.

* Family Caregiver Support Group -- 2 to 3:30 p.m., West Valley Hospital, 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. Meets on the second Tuesday of the month. 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.

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

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9

* 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.

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

* Monmouth-Independence State of the Cities Address -- Noon, Independence Cinema, 450 S. Second St., Independence. Annual State of the Cities Address featuring Monmouth Mayor John Oberst and Independence Mayor John McArdle. Hosted by Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce. Lunch available for purchase. 503-838-4268.

* 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.

* 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 E. Ellendale Ave., Suite No. 4, Dallas. Free. 503-623-3593.