Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com.
Auburn International Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, now through Sept. 27, Auburn Transit Station Plaza, 23 A St. SW, Auburn. Featuring fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, a variety of foods, bakery products and hand-crafted items. Special events are planned on select Sundays. Programs: • June 7: opening day, ceremony at 9:30 a.m.; Kiwanis breakfast and lunch. • June 14: Hal Meng canning demonstration, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; • June 21: Ciscoe Morris, 12-1:30 p.m. Free parking in the Sound Transit parking garage. To volunteer, call 253-266-2726. For more information, visit www.auburnfarmersmarket.org.
National Flag Week: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June 15-19, Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows, 945 22nd St. NE. Prestige invites residents to stop by and receive a brand-new American Flag in exchange for their worn-out or used flags throughout Flag Week, free of charge. Supply of flags limited. Prestige has partnered with the American Legion for a ceremonial disposal of the retired flags at a later date. To reserve your flag in advance, please call Katie Phillips at 253-333-0171 or 650-575-5632. www.prestigecare.com/assisted.php?id=108
Kids Day: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 19, Les Gove Park, 1005 12th St. SE, Auburn. Live entertainment; inflatable rides; arts and crafts; face painting; more than 80 activity and information booths; miniature golf; ArtRageous hands-on art experience; DARE Expo; food concessions and more. Free, Valley Medical Center offering free helmet fittings and low-cost helmet sales at the festival. Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets welcome.
27th annual Pacific Northwest Historics: July 3-5, Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave. SE, Kent. Vintage car racing. SOVREN (Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts) salutes to racing BMWs. For more information, visit sovrenracing.org.
Fourth of July Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. Noon bike parade; entertainment on two stages; a kids craft tent; an arts and craft area with more than 50 artists; a car show; 10 inflatable rides; a rock wall; euro-bungy trampolines; and other activities for children. Wristband and zip line sales begin at 10 a.m. Purchase a wristband for $5 for unlimited activities, which include 10 inflatable rides; tubs o’ fun; bungy trampolines; rock wall; train rides; mini golf, pony rides; petting zoo and balloon art. Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets welcome. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov.
Sixth annual ShoWare Shootout: July 18-19, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. Presented by Republic Services, the outdoor event features four-on-four ball hockey and three-on-three basketball for age divisions in men, women, seniors, kids and wheelchair. Entry fee, which includes three games and T-shirts for each player, is $65 through July 1 and $75 between July 2-16. All ages and skill levels welcome. For more information, call 206-240-9029. Register at www.ShoWareShootout.com.
Bon Odori Festival: 4-9 p.m. July 25, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. Everyone is invited to come watch and join Japanese folk dancing. Entertainment, Taiko Drum performance, food booths and beer garden. For more information, call 253-833-1442 or visit www.wrbt.org.
Emerald Downs 3-On-3 Tournament: All day, Aug. 8-9, Emerald Downs, parking lot, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Western Washington regional basketball tournament. Registration is open and closes July 26. Cost per team: $120, with a maximum of four players. For more information, visit www.emd3on3.com.
Benefits
Sleep Country’s Clothing Drive for Foster Kids: Now through July 19. Donations of new clothes in all sizes – infant to adult – can be dropped off at any Sleep Country store. All donated clothing is distributed among Sleep Country’s nonprofit foster care partner organizations. For more information or to find the nearest location please visit the store locator, call 888-887-5337 or visit www.sleepcountryfosterkids.org.
Beat The Raven: 9-10 a.m. June 20, Auburn-Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road. Family fun run. USTAF certified 5K course along the river. Food and prizes. Proceeds support the school’s cross country program. Register at www.auburn.wednet.edu/Page/948
Tour de Paws: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 27, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE, Auburn. Benefit for the Auburn Valley Humane Society benefit. Offering 18-, 30-, 65- and 100-mile bicycle distances, starting at the park and traveling along the Green Valley Road, Black Diamond, Ravensdale, Enumclaw Plateau, Orting, Sumner, Kent and back to Auburn. Great family event. Full van support for bikers, pit stops, raffle prizes, food and fun. For more information or to register, visit www.auburnvalleyhs.org or www.active.com.
Unity Custom Car Show: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 1, White River Amphitheatre, 40601 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE, Auburn. All vehicles welcome. Cars, trucks of all sizes, imports, low riders, hot rods, pedal cars and more. Categories: 1940s, ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, 2000s. Food, music, live entertainment, raffles and prizes. Roll-in 8-11 a.m. Award presentation 4-5 p.m. Free event. Entry fee: $15 advance, $20 day of show; bike/pedal car, $7 advance, $12 day of show. For more information, contact producer Abe Cortez of Suave TV at 253-389-2234, or nwcortez&gmail.com or www.facebook.com/WRAcommunityevents.
Health
Bloodworks Northwest drives: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m. June 24, Social Security Auburn, 1901 C St. SW; 12:30-3:30 p.m. July 7, GSA Auburn, 400 15th St. SW; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m. July 13, Messiah Lutheran Auburn, 410 H St. SE. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-398-7888, or visit www.bloodworksnw.org.
Alzheimer’s Association Auburn Caregiver Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. Meetings on the first Tuesday of the month. Church of the Nazarene, 1225 29th St. SE, Room 15, Auburn. 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 at 253-854-7658 or visit www.alzwa.org
Living Tobacco-free Weekly Free Support Group: 6 p.m. Wednesdays, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, second floor, Heart Care Center classroom, 202 N. Division St. Free one-hour weekly support group meeting open to adults and teens wanting to quit tobacco, newly quit, struggling with relapse or helping a friend quit tobacco. For more information, contact Heidi Henson at 253-223-7538 or hhenson@seattleymca.org.
Patient and Caregiver Cancer Support Group: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, 121 N. Division St., No. 100, Auburn. Gilda’s on the Go in partnership with the cancer center offer support group for patients and caregivers. You may drop in to this professionally facilitated group. No matter where you are being treated, or have been treated, for cancer, this group is free and open to you. Please join us. www.gildasclubseattle.org
Southeast King County Parkinson’s Disease support group: Meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m., St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. SE, Covington. Group’s monthly lunches are on the first Tuesday of the month at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. For more information, contact Stephanie Lawson at 206-579-5206.
Gamblers Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call toll free the Gamblers Anonymous Hotline 1-855-222-5542. Visit www.gawashington.org or www.gamblersanonymous.org for additional information.
Camps
Skyhawks Sports Academy: 9 a.m.-noon, June 29-July 3, Mini-Hawk Camp, for ages 4-6, Algona. 9 a.m.-noon, July 13-17, Golf Camp, for ages 5-9, Algona. Cost: $79 per session. Register at www.skyhawks.com
14th annual Auburn Trojan Basketball Camp: July 6-9, Auburn Mountainview High School, 28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. Open to boys and girls, with two options for campers. Little Dribblers Camp for grades kindergarten through second grade is from 9 to 10 a.m. July 6-9 and costs $30 per camper. A Day Camp for grades 3-9 is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 6-9. For more information, visit auburnhoops.com or call 253-332-9194.
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.
Clubs, programs
Striped Water Poets: Meets every Tuesday, 7- 9 p.m., at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. A roundtable critique and welcoming of new poets.
Auburn Noon Lions: Meets Tuesdays, noon, Longhorn Barbecue, 635 C St. SW. $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. Speakers: June 17, Daryl Faber, Parks & Rec programs; June 24, installation dinner. For more information, visit www.auburnrotary.org.
Kiwanis Club of The Valley: Meets every Wednesday morning at 7 at the Auburn Parks and Recreation building, 910 Ninth St. SE. For more information, visit www.kiwaniscluboftheauburnvalley.org
Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meets every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 25 Second St. NW. 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. For more information, visit www.siauburn.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.
Green Valley/Lake Holm Association: 6:30 p.m. Black Diamond Library, 24707 Roberts Drive. Meetings are on the last Wednesday of every month, except holidays. The association is an unincorporated area community service group formed by local citizens for the purpose of addressing common issues, safety measures and ideas for improvement. Featuring Capt. Scott Somers of the King County Sheriff’s Department speaking on rural personal and property protection, increasing traffic concerns, adapting Block Watch in rural areas and ways residents can support the precinct’s deputies. Refreshments served. For more information, contact gvlhassn@gmail.com.
Rainier Audubon Backyard Habitat and Garden Tour: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20. Five-location garden tour, including three private gardens in Kent, Powellswood in Federal Way, and Featherhaven in Enumclaw. Learn about landscaping for birds and wildlife to your yard. Learn more about Pacific Northwest native plants, and growing a water-wise garden. Learn alternatives to less pesticides and herbicides in the environment. For more information on the garden tour and other events, visit rainieraudubon.org/HeronHerald/Maypage9, or contact Marie at 425-228-2194.
Rainy Rose Society meeting: 7 p.m. Sept. 8, Emerald Downs, sixth floor executive suites, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Plant Amnesty Founder Cass Turnbull will discuss how to prune trees, shrubs and other plants with the knowledge that will make your plants grow in healthy and aesthetic ways. Her book, “Cass Turnbull’s Guide to Pruning”, will be available for purchase. Other programs: • Oct. 6: Missy Anderson will discuss how to make gardens friendly for bees and mason bees.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. 253- 931-3018. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. June 22 and 29. Newborn to age 5 with caregiver. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing.
Infant and Young Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. June 17 and 24. Ages newborn to 24 months with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Spanish Story Times: 7 p.m. June 18 and 25. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Family Story Times: 10:30 a.m. June 18 and 25. Ages 3 and older with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Sunday Movie Afternoon: 2 p.m. June 21. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Contact library for movie title.
Build It!: 1:30-3 p.m. June 24. Ages 6 and older, ages 3 to 5 with adult. Play with the library’s collection of plastic bricks and bring your friends for constructive, creative fun at the library. Engage in the challenge of the day, or just build something special from your own imagination.
Suit Up and Save the World Show: 2 p.m. June 25. Presented by Rick Huddle.Ages 5 and older with adult. When faced with the challenge of a lifetime, would you hide under the bed or rise to the challenge? Songs, stories and skits will help you discover the super hero within yourself.
Be a Hero to Your Kids: Take your children to a KCLS library this summer. Kids who learn all summer go back to school with stronger learning skills. That’s why KCLS libraries provide free events and learning activities that enhance skills, increase curiosity and inspire creativity. Based on STEM curriculum, with reading and art added, summer learning builds smarter kids while they’re having fun. And it’s free. For details, visit any KCLS library or kcls.org/kids/summer.
TEENS
Study Zone: 3-5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. June 17. Middle and high school ages. Play video games, snack, get online, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book.
Teen Writers’ Group: 3:30 p.m. June 19. Middle and high school ages. Share what you’ve been writing, improve your craft and have fun. Snacks will be served.
Meet the Author, Marissa Meyer: 1 p.m. June 23. Meet New York Times best-selling author Marissa Meyer, author of the Lunar Chronicles. The first 15 participants will receive a free copy of one of Marissa’s books.
Harry Potter Book Club, Year 6, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”: 3:30 p.m. June 30. Ages 10 to 14. Each month, focus on a different book in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. Join fun discussions and activities. Food too. Register online or drop-in. Receive a Harry Potter Reading Club Card and earn a stamp at each meeting. At the end of the seven-month series, enter prize drawings with your club card based on your number of stamps earned.
ADULTS
Genealogy Assistance: 1-3 p.m. June 17. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 3-4 p.m. June 19. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Third Thursday Afternoon Book Club: 2 p.m. June 18. “Unbroken, A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption” by Laura Hillenbrand
Tablets 101: Noon, June 19. Learn how to use your new tablet. This class teaches the basics, how to turn off your device completely, wifi connection, security and app installation. All operating systems covered. Need to bring your own device.
Diabetes, Risk Factors and Management: 2 p.m. June 22. A Rite Aid pharmacist will discuss the different types of diabetes, different types of insulin, diabetes management, and the new Medicare regulations regarding refills for diabetes testing supplies. Take a diabetes risk assessment quiz that asks simple questions regarding the likelihood of having diabetes and learn what you can do to prevent or manage this disease.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. June 23. Discover how you can support your library.
English as a Second Language (ESL) : 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through June 10. Learn English grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills with an experienced instructor. Classes are free. Students must come to the following testing day: June 17, 5 p.m. Classes start Monday, June 22 and end Wednesday, Aug.12. For more information call the Auburn Library.
Computer classes?: If you’re interested in attending a computer class, please call 253-931-3018. • One-on-One Computer Help, 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., June 27, • Microsoft Excel Level 2: 10 a.m. June 20; • Microsoft Excel Level 3, 1:30 p.m. June 24.
Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Hats Off to Heroes Concert: 10:30 a.m. June 23. Presented by Nancy Stewart. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Celebrate heroes from history in this interactive concert with one of the Northwest’s favorite family entertainers. Become part of the show as you dance and sing along while helping recreate heroic deeds from some favorite real life and book heroes.
Family Story Time: 10 a.m. June 26. Held at the Pacific Community Center, 305 Milwaukee Ave., Pacific. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. June 30. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. June 30. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
TEENS
Study Zone: 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through June 18. Grades K-12. No Study Zone on May 25. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. June 18. Play video games, snack, get online, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book.
ADULTS
Computer Class: Registration required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-833-3554. • Computer Basics, 3 p.m. June 22.
Algona-Pacific Page Turners Book Club: 7:30 p.m. June 17. “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” by Maria Semple
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL): 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through June 11. Learn English grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills with an experienced instructor. Classes are free. Students must come to the following testing day: June 16, 5 p.m. Classes start Tuesday, June 23 and end Thursday, Aug. 13.
MIND MATTERS
Qigong, Body, Breath and Relaxation: 11 a.m. June 27. Qigong is an “energy exercise” that connects the mind and body to promote healing. Learn from Hansie Wong, Integrative Health Coach, how to use your breath in a simple practice to circulate your body’s energy and promote relaxation.
Sumi Art Workshop: 2 p.m. June 29. Ages 10 to adult. Explore what you can create using authentic sumi painting tools of handmade brushes, handmade rice paper and sumi (ink). You will leave the workshop, presented by Japanese art specialists Midori Thiel or Hae Sung Yoon, with a completed sumi painting.Please register.
Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
PROGRAMS
Looking to sharpen your technology skills?: If you’re interested in attending a computer class, please call 253-931-6779.
The Magical Adventures of Super Reader: 1 p.m. June 23. Presented by Jeff Evans. Ages 5 and older with adult. The legend of Super Reader is growing. There are tall tales of a person who speed-reads with ease, leaps over tall stacks of books in a single bound and returns all of his materials to the library … on time. Super Reader’s magical powers come from books and you can learn to harness this power for good at this interactive magic show.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 3 p.m. June 25. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
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: • First Thursday of the month – Los Cabos, 1316 Outlet Collection Way; • second Thursday BSB & Raw Muckleshoot Casino , 2402 Auburn Way S.; • third Thursday – Hop Jacks, 1402 Lake Tapps Parkway; • fourth Thursday – Auburn Wine & Caviar, 2402 A St. SE. 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.
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. Register online through the chamber.
47th District Democrats monthly meeting: 7-9 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Auburn IAM Hall, 201 A St. SW, next to the Auburn Transit Station. Diverse group welcomes the public to join them to meet candidates and leaders in the community to discuss topics, pass resolutions and just have a great time. Free. For more information, visit wa47thdems.org/ or find us on Facebook.
Workshop, How to do Business with the Government: 1:30-3:30 p.m. July 1, Auburn City Hall, Council Chambers, 25 W. Main St. Come gather basic information about contracting with government entities. Topics include mandatory and optional registration, certification requirements, the acquisition process, basic regulatory issues, and the differences between commercial and government markets. Gain insight on how to assess your company’s readiness for government contracting if this market might be right for growing your business. Free workshop. For more information, contact Doug Lein, City of Auburn, at 253-804-3101 or dlein@auburnwa.gov.
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 253-875-9163.
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
Auburn Avenue Theater, 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.
“9 to 5, the Musical”: 7:30 p.m. June 19, 20. Auburn Community Players’ production. Musical adaptation based on the 1980 hit movie is brought to the stage featuring local actors. Pre-sale tickets: $15 regular; $13 student/senior ($20/$18 at the door).
AveKids, “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”: 7 p.m. July 17, 18; 2 p.m. July 18, 19. Join young actors from the Summer Theater Camp as they perform an average day in the life of the famous comic strip child hero. Cast brings to the stage favorite characters from the Peanuts gang, including Linus, Lucy, Schroeder and Snoopy. Perfect for all ages Production features wonderful songs. Tickets: $8
SUNSETS AT FARM OLSON FARM
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents summer concert series at Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn. Reserved tickets: $48 series (includes one free guest pass for the concert of your choice); $18 single tickets; $10 student tickets; children under 5 free. Mary Olson Farm has general admission lawn seating. Bring a picnic, a blanket and lawn chairs. Wine available for purchase. Sorry, the venue is not wheelchair accessible. Call 253-887-7777 or visit auburnsymphony.org for more information or to order tickets.
Celebrating America: 7 p.m. July 9. Dvorak’s American String Quartet, Grieg’s Holberg Suite, and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture are sure to delight. Enjoy Copland’s “Hoe Down” from Rodeo, and Ungar’s haunting Ashokan Farewell, a classic folk lullaby. Local students join in to make the concert a multi-generational all-American good time.
Magical Strings: 7 p.m. July 23. Auburn Symphony string players perform with Phil and Pam Boulding, parents of ASO concertmaster Brittany Boulding and founders of Magical Strings, an Olalla-based ensemble playing dulcimers, harps, violins and more.
Cellists of ASO: 7 p.m. Aug. 6. Natalie Lerch, soprano, is joined by five of the symphony’s fine cellists, and three local student cellists. Enjoy Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Cellos, Grieg’s spooky Hall of the Mountain King, Piazzolla’s fiery Libertango, and Villa Lobos’s haunting Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5.
ELSEWHERE
Music at The Station Bistro: 6-8 p.m., Saturdays, Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn.
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.
“Charlotte’s Web, The Musical”: 7 p.m. June 19; 3 p.m. June 20. Green River College, Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St. Presented by Heavier Than Air Family Theatre. Musical adaptation of E.B. White’s beloved story, an affectionate pig befriends a spider who reminds us to open our eyes to the wonder and miracle often found in the simplest things. Tickets: $8 advance, $10 at the door. 253-833-9111, www.heavierthanair.com
“Guys & Dolls”: 7 p.m. June 18, 19, 20; 2 p.m. June 21, Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way. City of Federal Way Parks Friendship Theater, an inclusive theater group for individuals with and without special needs, performs. Tickets: $8.00 general admission and can be purchased by calling the Federal Way Community Center at 253-835-6900 or Sharon Boyle at 253-835-6935, or atwww.itallhappenshere.org, or at the door.
Federal Way Harmony Kings 54th annual show: 2-4 p.m. June 28, Our Savior’s Baptist Church, 701 S. 320th, Federal Way. Family friendly show takes a look at the fun, follies and foibles of sending and receiving love letters. Portion of the show’s proceeds go to the Kings’ Youth In Harmony Outreach and provides scholarships to Harmony Explosion Summer Vocal Camp. For more information, call 253-858-8095 or visit www.harmonykings.org.
Reunions
Auburn High School Multi-Class: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1, Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E St. NE. A potluck picnic and gathering for all graduates. Any former AHS student is welcome. For additional information, call Audrey (Schulte) Cruickshank, Auburn class of 1958, at 253 833-3845.
Poetry
Poetry at The Station Bistro: 7-10 p.m., first Mondays of each month, Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn. Poets featured at the open mic venue. Presented by The Station Bistro, the Northwest Renaissance, Auburn Striped Water Poets. For more information, contact mcbreenpost@aol.com.
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.
Dance
Children’s Dance Theater Open House: Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for program information. Located at 122 W. Main St. (entrance in back)
Auburn Dance Academy: Visit www.auburndanceacademy.com or call 253-833-1891 for program information. The academy is located at 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100.
Auburn Dance & Music Center: Visit www.auburndancecenter.com or call 253-833-6773 for program information. The center is located at 306 Auburn Ave.
Surrendered School of the Arts: Visit www.surrenderedschool.com or call 253-474-4881 for program information. Classes are on Tuesdays at Lifegate Auburn Foursquare Church, 307 E. Main St.
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.
EXHIBITS
SERVICE INK, Veterans’ Tattoos and Their Stories: June 24-Nov. 15. Unique, engaging exhibit is comprised of photographs and stories about 40 individuals’ military inspired tattoos acquired through a community call. It honors veterans, provides a setting for appreciation and discussion, and celebrates the vigor and storytelling inherent in the art of tattoo. Made possible by 4Culture, Auburn VFW Post 1741 and Renton VFW Post 1263.
RELATED PROGRAMS
Nautical Roots of Tattoo Culture, a lecture by Megan Churchill: 7 p.m. Aug. 5. Free.
“Hori Smoku, Salior Jerry”, Film Screening: 2 p.m. Aug. 16. Free
Military Family Day: Noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 10. Kids’ activities, historic military fashion show, speakers and music. Free for veterans and their families. Public welcome.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Hooked on History: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Stop by the museum for a weekly dose of historic fun just before the concerts in Les Gove Park. Each week will feature a new exciting theme and lots of activities, perfect for families with children 3-12 years of age. Free, no registration required. www.wrvmuseum.org/hooked_on_history.html
Girls Only Overnight: 7 p.m.-8 a.m. July 17. A totally girlie, totally historic overnight experience for girls ages 7-12. Cost: $30 per child. www.wrvmuseum.org/farm_and_museum_overnights.html
Junior Curator Camp: 9 a.m.-noon, July 27-31. Kids ages 7-12 learn what it’s like to work in a museum by cleaning artifacts, solving puzzles, doing research and creating their own exhibit. Cost: $80 per child. www.wrvmuseum.org/summer_camp.html
MARY OLSON FARM PROGRAMS
Located at 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information and tickets.
Veggie Car Races: 1-3 p.m. July 11. Gentlemen, start your turnips. Stop by the farm with the little ones and use your ingenuity to build a car from vegetables donated by our friends at Mosby Farms. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required and admission is free. www.wrvmuseum.org/events.html
Mad Hatter’s Sweet Tea: 1-3:30 p.m. July 25. Join the Hatter and his friends for a family friendly outdoor tea event. Serving up a bevy of sweet and savory teatime treats while you and your little ones visit with costumed characters who will lead the them in games, stories and more. Cost: $8 ages 3-13; $12 adults; ages 3 and under free. www.wrvmuseum.org/mad_hatter_sweet_tea.html
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.
The Auburn Valley Creative Arts Gallery: 222 E Main St. E, Auburn. The group has monthly meetings and art demonstrations, which are open to the public. Volunteers needed to help maintain standing business hours. To learn more, visit auburnvalleycreativearts.com.
