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06/22/2026

🦁Roar! It's a Great Day to Be a Lion!

Residents of Monmouth and Independence, here's your chance to Show Your Pride and Show the Colors!

The Central Lions Club proudly offers its annual American Flag Program, making it easy to display your patriotism year-round.

🚩 For just $40, Lions Club members will:
✔ Place a beautiful 3' x 5' American flag in your yard
✔ Display it on seven patriotic holidays
✔ Remove and carefully store the flag after each holiday

📍 You choose where the flag is placed in your yard.
All flags remain the property of the Central Lions Club and are maintained for use in the program.

Our Lions will start at 7:00 AM, place flags, and return at 5:00 PM to collect them on event days.

As always, our motto is "We Serve." Thank you for helping us celebrate our nation, support our community, and honor the values that bring us together.

👥 Proudly supported by MICF – Two Cities, One Legacy
🌐 www.mifoundation.net

06/17/2026

🎨🌞 Summer Crafts at the Monmouth Public Library! 🌞🎨

Looking for fun, creative activities this summer? Join the Monmouth Public Library for a series of FREE hands-on craft programs for youth ages 5–18!

📍 Monmouth Public Library
📍 168 Ecols St S, Monmouth

🌼 Summer Craft Schedule
🪴 Paint a Flowerpot – July 10 at 2 PM
🐝 Pollinator Pals – July 17 at 2 PM
🧚 Fairy Farm – July 29 at 2 PM
🎨 Fingerprint Art – August 5 at 2 PM
🌱 2-D Chia Pet – August 14 at 2 PM

All activities are FREE and made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Monmouth Library.

Bring your creativity and join us for a summer full of imagination, learning, and fun! ✨

👥 Proudly supported by MICF – Two Cities, One Legacy
🌐 www.mifoundation.net

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

🎪📚 Ready for Summer? We Are Too! ☀️📚🎪

Join the Monmouth Public Library for their Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival and celebrate the start of a season full of reading, fun, and adventure!

📅 June 17, 2026
🕐 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 Monmouth Public Library

🎉 Enjoy carnival fun, activities, games, and everything you need to get started with Summer Reading. Whether you're a lifelong reader or just looking for summer fun, there's something for everyone!

Bring the whole family and kick off an amazing summer of stories, learning, and community fun. We can't wait to see you there! 🌞📖

👥 Proudly supported by MICF – Two Cities, One Legacy
🌐 www.mifoundation.net

06/12/2026

Don't forget, our Ground Breaking Celebration is right around the corner. We'd love to have you join us!

06/12/2026

Calling all Polk County artists 18 and younger! We’ve got an awesome art show coming up and we’d love you to be a part of it! Includes prizes and awards, and our winners’ work will be replicated into postcards for the Monmouth Independence Chamber of Commerce. Apply today!

06/08/2026

🎆M-I Rotary Grand Parade - Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon! 🎆

Don't miss your chance to be part of one of MI Town's most beloved traditions! Register now and lock in the lowest parade entry fee before prices increase on June 1 and again on parade day.

📅 Monmouth-Independence Rotary Grand Parade
🕛 July 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM
📍 Begins at Western Oregon University in Monmouth and travels through to Independence

🚜 2026 Theme: "Our Community Story"

This year's celebration honors the people, places, and traditions that make Monmouth and Independence such special communities. We're also partnering with the Friends of Community Parks and the Heritage Museum to create fun ways to connect our two cities during this historic event.

🥇 2026 Grand Marshals
📚 Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University
🏛️ Heritage Museum, Independence

These organizations represent the bookends of our communities' rich history and shared future.

🎨 We want to see LOTS of floats this year, so gather your friends, family, coworkers, clubs, and organizations and start planning your creative entry today!

🎟️ Register now:
https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/MIRotaryGrandParade2026

Let's tell Our Community Story together this Fourth of July! 🎉

👥 Proudly supported by MICF – Two Cities, One Legacy
🌐 www.mifoundation.net

06/05/2026

🧘‍♀️🌳 Kick Off Summer with Yoga in the Park! 🌳🧘‍♂️

Start your Saturdays with movement, mindfulness, and community at Riverview Park!

Join Winnie's Yoga Mat every Saturday from 9–10 AM, beginning June 6, 2026, and continuing through August.

✨ Free outdoor classes include:
🧘 Yoga
🌬️ Breathwork
🕯️ Meditation
🎶 Sound Healing
💙 Community Connection

Held beneath the beautiful walnut trees, these classes are open to all ages and experience levels.

✔️ Bring your yoga mat
✔️ A blanket
✔️ Water
✔️ Good energy

🎟️ No registration required — just show up and enjoy!

👥 Proudly supported by MICF – Two Cities, One Legacy
🌐 www.mifoundation.net

06/04/2026

TRAFFIC NOTICE: Corvallis Road Waterline Work

Construction along Corvallis Road will begin Wednesday, June 3, 2026, and continue over the next several weeks as part of the Corvallis Road Waterline Project. The project will replace undersized waterlines and extend service south to the new Water Treatment Plant, helping improve long-term water reliability. Crews will begin with utility locating, erosion control, and site preparation before starting waterline installation.

Work will take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. During construction hours, traffic will shift to one lane with flaggers directing vehicles. Two lanes will reopen outside of working hours. Temporary closures will be needed at River Oak Road for waterline crossings, with only one intersection closed at a time. Nearby residents will receive advance notice through door hangers. Work will pause after July 1 and resume the following Monday.

For your safety, please use caution and allow extra time when traveling through the area. The city appreciates the community’s patience as these important infrastructure improvements move forward.

06/04/2026

Central High School's leadership class, PowerPeers, will be hosting Motor Mania on June 6th, 2026, from 9:00AM-12:00PM. Staging will begin at 8:30AM. All proceeds will go towards PowerPeer events that aim to build a welcoming and prideful culture and climate at Central. We thank you in advance for p...