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Covering Dallas, Monmouth, Independence, Falls City and surrounding areas since 1868
Lions collecting emergency items
DALLAS -- The Dallas Lions Club will be accepting donations of canned food and other items during a collection event scheduled Saturday, March 6.
Food, bulk detergents and soap, and paper products will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at collection stations located at Safeway Foods, Dallas Market and Wal-Mart.
All donations will benefit the Dallas Emergency Food Corp. for distribution in the local area.
For more information: Valerie Unger, 503-623-9217.
DHS set for Doernbecher Week
DALLAS -- Dallas High School will be celebrating its annual Doernbecher Week next week.
The week of activities, which serve as a fundraiser for Doernbecher Children's Hospital, will kick off with an ice cream social on Tuesday, March 9, at 7 p.m. The event features a "Dallas Got Talent" competition and an auction. Admission is $3.
Other activities during the week include the Mr. Dallas mock coronation assembly, and a junior versus senior basketball game.
The week will conclude with the annual Mr. Dallas competition followed by a black light dance on Saturday, March 13.
All proceeds go to Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
For more information: 503-623-8336.
Equestrian group meets March 8
POLK COUNTY -- The Polk County Saddle-ites will host its next monthly meeting on Monday, March 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Polk County Fairgrounds.
A potluck dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., followed by the business meeting at 7 p.m.
Meetings are open to members and non-members alike. The group works to promote equestrian activities throughout the Polk County area.
For more information: Jeff Mentzer, 503-838-4452.
Guard families' fundraiser slated
DALLAS -- A fundraiser to benefit the Family Support Program of the Dallas-based Oregon National Guard 162nd Engineer Co. takes place Tuesday, March 9, at Ugo's Pizza in Dallas.
The restaurant at 967 Main St. will donate 50 percent of its sales proceeds from 4 to 8:30 p.m. to the program, which helps families of soldiers during emergencies, schedules events for the families, sends care packages to the soldiers, and provides gifts to children of the deployed soldiers.
Donations of individual drink mixes, fruit snacks and hard candies will be accepted. Those making a donation receive a ticket for a door prize drawing.
The event is sponsored by Links of Love and the 4-H Achievers club.
For more information: 503-623-8991.
Ambulance advisory citizens sought
POLK COUNTY -- Applications are being accepted from individuals interested in serving on the Polk County Ambulance Service Area Advisory Committee.
The committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Polk County Board of Commissioners regarding all applicants for assignment of ambulance service areas. Other duties include providing for ongoing input to the county from pre-hospital care consumers, providers and the medical community; reviewing the performance of ambulance service providers within the county; and reviewing the ambulance service area plan and making recommendations to the commissioners.
Deadline for applications is Friday, March 12. Appointments will be made by the Board of Commissioners.
For an application or more information: Becky Luker, Board of Commissioners office, 850 Main St., Dallas; 503-623-8173.
