Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to auburntourism.com.
Kent International Festival: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. June 3, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. Entertainment, cultural dances, swordsmanship performances, poetry readings, music and food. Free admission; cultural food available for purchase. For more information, visit kentinternationalfestival.com.
Auburn International Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, June 4-Sept. 24, Auburn Sound Transit Plaza, 23 A St. SW. More than 40 vendors offering a variety of fresh locally grown farm-based foods, hand-crafted items and concession stand that are restaurant-based but feature a home-cooked taste. Market coordinated by the City of Auburn. It includes free performances, guest chef demonstrations with farm-fresh ingredients, children’s activities, and classes on health, nutrition and gardening. For more information, visit auburnfarmersmarket.org.
See the author, KateMarie Collins: 11 a.m. June 25, Federal Way Barnes & Noble, 31325 Pacific Highway S. Auburn resident and author will be signing her books.
Auburn’s Summer Cruise-Ins: 4-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Les Gove Park, 1005 12th St. SE, Auburn. Staged at the former Big Daddy’s Drive In site at Les Gove Park and hosted by the Solid Rock Cruisers. Bring the family down for music and great classic cars. Participants must enter from 12th Street SE & J Street SE. Solid Rock Cruisers accepting donations for the Auburn Food Bank. For more information contact: Solid Rock Cruisers, 206-409-3747, or.solidrockcruisers.com.
Benefits
Orchestra Trivia Night Fundraiser: 6-8:30 p.m. June 1, Half Lion Brewing Co., 1723 W. Valley Highway E, No. 101, Sumner. The Auburn Riverside High School Orchestra raising funds for contest entrance fees, travel costs and the purchase of music and instruments. Cost: $35/person before May 19, $40/person from May 19 until day of event. Ticket includes dinner from Lo’s Bowls Hawaiian food truck. Tickets available at the door or may be purchased by searching Eventbrite ARHS Orchestra. For more information, email ARHS.Orchestra@gmail.com.
Auburn Garden Club Annual Plant Sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4, Auburn Valley Humane Society Thrift Shop parking lot, 1123 East Main St., Auburn. Come early for the best selection. Rain or shine. Cash or checks only. Info: chinookgardenclubs.org.
Clothes for the Cause: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 3-4, Auburn Mountainview High School, parking lot, 28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. Collecting clothes and textiles to help raise money for the Auburn Mountainview High School Booster Club and its 2018 Grad Night. Accepting new and gently used clothing, paired shoes, hats, gloves, towels, sheets, blankets, quilts, drapery, purses, belts, tablecloths, decorative pillows and stuffed animals. Household items like toasters, blenders, toys and kitchen items also will be accepted. The drive will not accept furniture, bed pillows, fabric scraps, rags, books, baby cribs or mattresses, rugs of any kind, car seats, TVs, laptops or computers (any electronics) or wet/damp items. Clothes for the Cause will accept the donations and provide the booster club with the total of its fundraising effort, measured in dollars per pound. For more information, please contact the 2018 Grad Night effort at 2018AMHS@gmail.com. Other June 3 events include: • Buick Drive For Your School: Test drive a car and an AMHS club/sport/class will receive $20 (driver can choose where the money goes.); second annual mattress sale sponsored by the AMHS football program; and car wash sponsored by the AMHS bands.
Second Annual Hot Rod Garage Car Show and Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 10, first Saturday of the month, Auburn School District Transportation Department, 615 15th St. SW. Car show awards, 50/50 raffle, prizes, food and music . Car Registration $20, open at 8 a.m. Contact Alan 253 444-7167 or Tracie 206 356-5359. Join as a vendor, a shopper or a looker at the bazaar, swap meet, flea market business and networking opportunity. Gifts, yard sale items and more. Proceeds from vendor fees go to the Senior Scholarship Foundation. Bus Barn Bonanza is a nonprofit organization. Any business or individuals interested in matching its makings or would like to be a vendor, please call 253-227-7789 or visit busbarnbonanza.com.
Seventh annual See Ya Later Golf Tournament: Aug. 12, Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE. Schedule: 12 p.m., lunch, check-in opens; 1 p.m., golf rules and opening ceremony; 1:30 p.m., shotgun start; 6:30 p.m., dinner, silent raffle and prizes. Fee: $125 basic player package; $200 premium player package. Sponsorships available, levels vary from $100 to $2,500; hole sponsorships $500. Donations of items to help the foundation raise funds through a silent raffle or from a golfer prize inventory are greatly appreciated. Contact Wendy Buchanan at wendy@seeyalater.org or 253-951-6491 regarding donations and raffle prizes. Register at SeeYaLater.org. The See Ya Later Foundation is a nonprofit, faith-based and nondenominational organization designed to help families fraught by a medical crisis.
Health
Bloodworks Northwest drives: Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-398-7888, or visit bloodworksnw.org.
Alzheimer’s Association Auburn Caregiver Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. first Tuesday of the month, Church of the Nazarene, 1225 29th St. SE, Room 15. Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. For information, call Val Brustad, 253-854-7658.
Volunteers
Auburn Valley Humane Society: 6-8 p.m., third Wednesdays of the month; 10 a.m.-noon, third Saturdays of the month, AVHS shelter, 4910 A St. SE, Auburn. Volunteer orientation and trainings. Stop by the shelter or AVHS thrift store, 1123 E. Main St., to pick up a volunteer application or download one from auburnvalleyhs.org and bring it to the orientation. You may register to attend anyone of the sessions in the future by emailing slavigne@auburnvalleyhs.org. For more information, call 253-249-7849 or visit auburnvalleyhs.org.
Programs
Clothing bank: 10-11 a.m. Saturdays, Northwest Family Church, 3535 Auburn Way S. Serving the community. Clients may come once a month. ID is required for new clients and proof of children (insurance card) is needed. If you have just moved into the area, then a bill with your current address will be sufficient. Homeless community is welcome. ID is required and not an address. The clothing bank is free and supported through donations from the community and church. The Clothing Bank serves Auburn, Algona and Pacific only. For more information, visit www.nwfamilychurch.com.
Clubs
Auburn Noon Lions: Meets Tuesdays, noon, Auburn Golf Course banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. $12 for lunch, $5 for dessert and beverage. For more information, contact Ed Butler at 253-929-9358 or edbutler0314@gmail.com.
Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. Programs: For more information, visit www.auburnrotary.org.
Kiwanis Club of The Valley: Meets every Wednesday morning at 7 at Veterans Memorial Park, 411 St. NE, Auburn. For more information, visit www.kiwaniscluboftheauburnvalley.org
Rainier Audubon Society: Groups meets regularly, Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 – 51st Ave. S. Public welcome.
Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meets every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 420 E. Main St., beginning Nov. 3. Learn the fine art of communication and public speaking in a friendly supportive atmosphere. Visitors are welcome.
Soroptimist International of Auburn: Meets Wednesdays at noon in the Rainier Room, Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St. Make reservations by emailing info@siauburn. For more information, visit www.siauburn.org.
South King County Genealogical Society: 9:30 a.m.-noon, third Saturday of every month (except July, August and December), Wesley Homes-Lea Hill, J.W. McKenna Assembly Hall, 32049 109th Place SE, Auburn. Welcome genealogists or anyone interested in learning about family history. www.skcgs.org
Save Our Fish, Auburn Chapter, Puget Sound Anglers: Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except December), 6 p.m. Round Table Pizza, 4002 A St. SE. Learn fishing techniques and hot spots from guest speakers and chapter experts. For more information, visit www.saveourfish.org.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. 253- 931-3018. Library events include:
One Day Library Closure: May 17. Closed for staff training.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Infant and Young Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Ages newborn to 24 months, siblings welcome. Stories, songs and fun.
Family Pajama Story Times: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Ages 3 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome. Stories, songs and fun.
Toddler Story Times: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Ages 2 to 3 with adult, siblings welcome. Stories, songs and fun.
Preschool Story Time: 11:15 a.m.Thursdays. Ages 3 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome. Stories, songs and fun.
TWEENS & TEENS
Read, Review, Win: Middle and high school ages. Read three books, write three short reviews, and win a prize. Earn a prize every time you read three books and earn entries into the grand prize drawing. Each completed review form serves as an entry into the quarterly grand prize drawing. The more you read, the more chances you have to win. Drawing is June 9. Reviews can be turned into the Auburn and Algona-Pacific Libraries.
Study Zone: 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 5-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Middle and high school ages. Play video games, snack, get online, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book. All in the same place.
Teen Think Tank: 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Grades 6-12. Need a place to work as a group? Want a quick study break? Keep calm and study on in a space reserved after school just for you.
ADULTS
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class: 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Presented by Green River College. Learn English grammar, reading, writing, and conversations skills with an experienced instructor. Classes are free. Registration required. Registration required. Next registration date is 5 p.m. June 19.
Computer classes?: If you’re interested in attending a computer class, please call 253-931-3018. • Microsoft Publisher 2013: 1:30 p.m. May 31; • Microsoft PowerPoint 2013: 3:30 p.m. May 31.
Meet the Author, Claude DaCorsi: 7 p.m. June 1. Meet local author and Auburn City Councilman Claude DaCorsi as he talks about his book, “Alba Nuova: A New Dawn: The Story of a 19th Century Italian Immigrant”. At age 47, Pasquale DaCorsi immigrated to America to make a better life for his family. He left his wife and sons behind in Italy with the plan of having them join him a few months later. As his ship arrives in the New York harbor his eyes immediately gaze at the majestic Statue of Liberty. He is brought to tears with the statue in full view as he realizes his alba nuova (new dawn) is about to begin. If you enjoy Italian heritage, historical novels, reminiscing about your family culture, or just enjoy reading about a family who made America their home, this story is for you.
Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
TWEENS & TEENS
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Thursdays. Grades 5-12. Play video games, snack, hang out, study, or pick up a good book. All in the same place.
Study Zone: 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
PROGRAMS
Boredom Busters: At the library and looking for something to do? Ask the staff at the front desk about Boredom Buster kits. Board games, crafts, coloring, etc. Kits available for all ages.
Network
3No Networking: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. 3No Networking is a casual weekly get-together set aside for members of the business community to drop in and get to know each other. The mixer rotates among Auburn venues. The series is made possible by a partnership between IPZ No. 15 Auburn, the City of Auburn Office of Economic Development, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and the Auburn Downtown Association. For more information, contact Doug Lein, IPZ administrator, at 253-804-3101. For a full schedule, visit www.3noNetworking.com.
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Business Insider Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room (fourth floor), 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. $25/members; $35/non-members (includes lunch). Register online through the chamber. For more information, contact Karen Wickstrom at 253-833-0700 or karen@auburnareawa.org.
Seniors
Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-3016 or www.auburnwa.gov. Senior activities include:
• Senior Coffee Hours with the Mayor and Councilmembers: 10-11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month.
• Lunch: Monday-Friday, Salad bar begins at 11:30, Main meal is served at noon. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and over, $6 for those younger than 60.
• Movie Screenings: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 50 cents suggested donation for refreshments.
• Monday Supper Club: 4:45-6 p.m. One Monday a month. Call 253-931-3016 for date and menu. Cost: $6 for all ages.
• Meals on Wheels: Senior services’ program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information, call the center at 253-931-3016.
PROGRAMS
Volunteer opportunities: The center’s meals-on-wheels and respite programs need help to provide services to seniors. Please call 253-288-7441 or 253-931-3016, if interested.
Auburn Respite: Nonprofit adult day care program serving the community needs volunteers to help its senior participants. The group meets weekly at the center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. The program allows caregivers to enjoy a worry-free day off while the participant enjoys socialization, companionship and lunch. For more information, contact program director Sheila Pankratz at 253-229-7510.
Pacific Algona Senior Center, 100 Third Ave SE, Pacific, 253-929-1153.
Serving seniors: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No annual fee. Monday free lunch, Tuesday-Friday lunch provided by Catholic Community Services. Senior bus trips to local stores and events. Crafts and card making.
Entertainment
AUBURN AVENUE THEATER
At 10 Auburn Ave. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
“Hairspray”: 7 p.m. June 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17; 2 p.m. June 4, 11, 18. The 1950s are out, and change is in the air. “Hairspray”, winner of eight Tony Awards, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network … all without denting her ‘do. Tickets: $15 regular; $13 student/senior (at the door $20/$18).
ELSEWHERE
Auburn Riverside High School Orchestra Concert: 7-8 p.m. June 7, Auburn Riverside Theatre,501 Oravetz Road. Public invited to the final ARHS Orchestra concert of the year. Free admission.Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Live music and wine tasting on the first Saturday of each month, 7-9 p.m. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.
Poetry
Poetry at the Rainbow Café: 7-9 p.m. first Monday of the month, at the café, 112 E. Main St. Coffee and conversation follow readings. It is an open mic opportunity. The public is invited.
Reunions
Auburn Baseball Bash: 3-6 p.m. June 10, Half Lion Brewing, 1723 W. Valley Highway, Sumner. Join former Coach Bob Moliter and players from past. For more information, contact Jon Peninger at auburn72@comcast.net or 206-992-6750.
Auburn High Class of ’72: 6-11 p.m. July 15, Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE. Cost: $30 per person. Menu and theme will be Mexican fiesta. For more information, contact Jon Peninger at auburn72@comcast.net or 206-992-6750.
Auburn High School Multi-Class Reunion Potluck: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 5, Rio Verde Clubhouse, 1402 22nd St NE, Auburn. For additional information, call 253 880-2500.
Federal Way High Class of ’67: Aug. 5. Signup deadline is June 5, for a casual opportunity to catch up with old friends, a little barbecue, some music and memorabilia. After June 5, the ticket price is $10. For more details, see the reunion page on Classmates.com, or text or call Pam at 206-595-8438.
Music
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra: Taylor Creek Church, 21110 244th Ave. SE, Maple Valley. MVYSO boasts a playing group for every level, from beginning strings to string ensemble. For more information, call 425-358-1640 or visit www.mvyso.org.
Rainier Youth Choirs: RYC has four leveled groups based on age and ability (grades 2 through 14). Call 253-315-3125 to schedule an audition. For more information, visit www.rainieryouthchoirs.org.
Museums
White River Valley Museum
Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and the first Thursday 6-8 p.m. Regular admission is $5 adults, $2 seniors and children. Children 2 years of age or younger are free. Free admission on the first Thursday and third Sunday of the month. For more information, visit www.wrvmuseum.org or call 253-288-7439.
EXHIBIT
Women at Work, Uniforms & Work Wear, 1910 to 2010: Jan. 18-June 18. Professional women of the early and mid-1900s followed dreams and necessity to pursue careers and work that was often outside the norm – and that came with a price. Held to different standards, which are especially easy to see in dress, women usually obliged and persevered. The foundation of the exhibit is the collection of Alice and Steve Miller who have assembled hundreds of women’s historic military and nursing uniforms – complete from shoes to hats. Eight of the sixteen ensembles on display are on loan from their collection. Exhibit supported by 4Culture.
Exhibit programs
Guest curator-led tours: 1 and 2 p.m. June 10. Tours included with regular museum admission or membership. No registration required but space is limited.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
