Auburn-area community calendar | July 15

Published 10:34 am Wednesday, July 15, 2015

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: • July 19: Simply Magic, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; • July 26: Kids Day, cooking demo, art activities, live music and dance; • Aug. 2: National Farmers Market Week, free kitchen gadget giveaway; • Aug. 9: International Day, Big Time Rhythm, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; • Aug. 23: Chili cook-off; • Sept. 6: Seahawks Day, wear your gear to win a prize; • Sept. 13: Marianne Binetti, 12-2:30 p.m.; • Sept. 20: Healthy Kids Back to School Day, featuring Casper Babypants 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free parking in the Sound Transit parking garage. To volunteer, call 253-266-2726. For more information, visit www.auburnfarmersmarket.org.

Algona Days,: 5-9 p.m. July 17-18; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 19, Matchett Park, 402 Warde St., Algona. Entertainment, games, arts and craft, food booths, vendors, parade. Accepting vendors. For more information, call 253-833-2897 or visit www.algonawa.gov.

Touch a Truck: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 18, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Free, fun event offers children of all ages a chance to get up close and personal with the heavy machinery they see everyday and meet the people who build, protect and serve in the South King County region. Vehicles on display include emergency responders, construction trucks, utility vehicles, buses, tractor-trailers, military units, air units and semi trucks. Food vendors, games and crafts for the kids. Info: 253-833-2770 or scrane@seattleymca.org.

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. All ages and skill levels welcome. For more information, call 206-240-9029. Register at www.ShoWareShootout.com.

Fiesta Premio Esmeralda: 9:30 a.m. July 19, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Emerald Downs honors its Latin workers and the Hispanic community. Families can enjoy an afternoon of horse racing, a traditional Mexican horse show; mariachi and banda music; authentic Mexican food; and activities for children like jumping castles, giant slides, face painting and pony rides. T-shirt giveaway. Activities begin at noon. Admission: $7 adults; 17 and younger free. Parking free. Kids younger than 13 should be accompanied by a parent or representative. Visit www.fiestapremioesmeralda.com or FiestaPremioEsmeralda on Facebook for more information.

PowellsWood Storytelling Festival: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 24-25, PowellsWood Garden, 430 S. Dash Point Road, Federal Way. National storytellers on hand to share personal and folk tales. All-day clinics, workshops for adults, a free program for children’s groups. Festival parking will be accommodated at Sacajawea Park, 1401 S. Dash Point Road. Please catch the festival shuttles, which run continuously, for transportation to the garden. There is no parking at the garden during the festival except for handicapped vehicles. Visit powellswoodfestival.com for registration, schedule and pricing.

69th Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering: 5:30-11 p.m. July 24; 8 a.m.-11 p.m. July 26; 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. July 27, Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 248th Ave. SE. Athletic competitions, old country field events, colorful pipebands, drummers, dancing, traditional Scottish food. Admission: Friday events free. Saturday and Sunday, daily, $17 adults; $12 seniors, active and retired military, children 5-17; under 5 free. Two-day, $25 adult; $18 seniors, active and retired military, children 5-17; under 5 free. For more information, call 206-522-2541 or visit www.sshga.org.

28th Wesco Autobody Supply Pacific Northwest Nationals: July 24-26, Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave SW, Puyallup. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association presents the show, featuring more than 2,500 hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks through 1972, and commercial exhibits, swap meet, entertainment and pinstripers brush bash. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. General admission: $20 ($17 discount tickets available at www.good-guys until midnight, July 23); $6 children, 7-12; kids 6 and under free. $20 Friday Nite Vintage Drags at Pacific Raceways.

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.

28th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 7-9, Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave. SE, Kent. The Mello Yello NHRA Drag Race Series’ annual summer stop. Pro and sportsmen categories. Tickets available through www.nhra.com or www.pacificraceways.com or by calling Pacific Raceways at 253-639-5927.

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. Five player divisions. Cost per team: $120, with a maximum of four players. Each team guaranteed a minimum of three games and each player receives a tournament T-Shirt. For more information, visit www.emd3on3.com.

Auburn Days Community Festival: Aug. 14-16, downtown area, Main Street. Event highlights: 5K fun run; reunion; community spaghetti feed; entertainment; grand parade; vendors, demonstrations, food, arts and crafts, car show, Adventures in Literature. For more information: visit www.auburndays.com.

Tahoma National Cemetery Spirit of 45 Ceremony: 2 p.m. Aug. 16, Tahoma National Cemetery, main flag pole assembly area, 18600 SE 240th St, Kent. International tribute commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War II. To honor all military members who served during World War II. Brief presentations from WWII veterans. Parking limited. Visitors should plan on walking to and from their parking spot to the ceremony. Parking is available for disabled passengers and drivers with a shuttle to and from the ceremony assembly area. For more information, call 425-413-9614.

Mexican Independence Day and Latin American Cultural Celebration: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 13, downtown Auburn. Featuring a 9 a.m. parade of Latin American countries with floats, dignitaries riding in cars and entertainment, from Washington Elementary to City Hall on Main Street. Festival around the City Hall area includes entertainment, booths.

Benefits

Classic Car Show: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 18, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. View classic cars parked on display at the Valley Y grass fields. Open to all types of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Entertainment. Free event. Proceeds benefit the Valley Y’s annual campaign, supporting kids and families in our community. For more information about the show, contact Bud Norton at 253-677-9925 or IMKRUZN@comcast.net.

3rd Annual Car Show 4 Kids: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 18, Coastal Farm & Ranch, 1425 Outlet Collection Drive, Auburn. Show off your car, truck or motorcycle. Goody bags; door prizes; raffles; 50/50 tickets; music; Miss South Sound Suzy Pin Up Pageant and bake sale. Proceeds support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Registration at 9 a.m.-1 p.m., awards at 3 p.m. $20 entry fee or $15 if registration received by July 11. First 75 in the gate receive a goody bag. Any questions email Ed at algonataz@comcast.net or call 253-735-8974. For more information, visit  www.facebook.com/carshow4kids

Rib Fest: 6-9 p.m. July 25, Holy Family Church, 505 17th St. SE, Auburn. Barbecue ribs, chicken, corn bread, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans. Karaoke, with stage and microphone provided. Tickets: $15 advance, $20 day of event; $1 for kids 12 and under; 5 and under free. www.KofC3598.org

WIN ME 5K: 8 a.m. Aug. 1, Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE. Races begin at 8 a.m. with different waves starting every 15 minutes and will continue until 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation. Enter for a chance to win prizes. Cost: $44.99. Register at www.rfwellnessfoundation.org.

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:  9:30-11:30 a.m., 12:30-3:30 p.m. July 18, Walmart, 762 Outlet Collection Way; 10 a.m.-noon, 12:45-4 p.m. July 29, Green River College, 12401 SE 320th St.; 8-10:30 a.m. Aug. 6, Aero Controls Inc., 1610 20th St. NW; noon-3 p.m. Aug. 6, Auburn Mechanical, 2623 West Valley Highway N.; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. Aug. 12, Zones, Inc., 1102 15th St. SW; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. Aug. 14, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-398-7888, or visit www.bloodworksnw.org.

Mary Bridge Children’s Center for Childhood Safety: Car safety seat inspection on the first Wednesday of each month at MultiCare Auburn Urgent Care, 202 Cross St. SE, Auburn. Please call 253-403-1417 to schedule an appointment.

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

Celebrity Cheer Unlimited Youth Summer Camp: 1-4 p.m. July 16-18, 4210 B St. NW, Auburn. Learn the basic motions of cheerleading, taught by senior level cheerleaders. Jumps and techniques, basic stunting and tumbling. Performance at the King County Fair on July 18. Cost: $65. www.facebook.com/celebritycheer,  celebritycheerunlimited@gmail.com

Auburn Summer Music Camp: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 27-31, Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H St. NE. Any fifth-ninth grade student who has had one or more years of orchestra or band are welcome. Students will play in an ensemble, learn music theory and hear professional musicians perform for them daily. Melinda Wharton, orchestra teacher at Mt. Baker Middle School, directs the camp. Cost: $80 early, $90 late fee. For more information, contact Wharton at 253-833-4941 or wharton4@comcast.net, or sign up at www.auburnsummermusiccamp.com.

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

Young Author’s Day: noon-4 p.m. July 16, 17620 International Blvd, Seattle. Free event is for kids, ages 8 to 12. Sessions offered on how to bring a story to life, all taught by local authors and illustrators. Story times. Please register at www.pnwa.org.

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. 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.

Libraries

Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. 253- 931-3018.  Library events include:

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Be a Hero to Your Kids, Take Them to a KCLS Library: 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.

Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. July 20 and 27. 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. July 22 and 29. Ages newborn to 24 months with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Spanish Story Times: 7 p.m. July 16, 23 and 30. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Family Story Times: 10:30 a.m. July 16 and 30. Ages 3 and older with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Sunday Movie Afternoon: 1 p.m. July 19. “The Lego Movie”. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Build It!: 1:30-3 p.m. July 15, 22 and 29. 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.

Catapults Science Workshop: 2 p.m. July 16. Presented by Pacific Science Center’s Science on Wheels. Ages 8 to 12 with adult. Learn about levers, then design and build your very own catapult. Test your design to see how far you can make your ping pong ball fly. Space is limited to 24 participants. Please pick up a free ticket at the Information Desk on the day of the show.

Egg Drop Rescue Science Workshop: 3:30 p.m. July 16. Presented by Pacific Science Center’s Science on Wheels. Ages 4 to 8 with adult. Save a falling egg from a messy demise. Using basic craft supplies and your own creativity, heroically construct a capsule to protect your falling egg from doom. Space is limited to 24 participants. Please pick up a free ticket at the Information Desk on the day of the show.

Free Pass to the fair: The 153rd annual King County Fair returns this summer to Enumclaw with carnival rides, games, food, exhibits, animals and entertainment. On Sunday, July 19 all kids under 18 can get into the fair free by just showing your KCLS library card. Must be accompanied by an adult. Includes all shows, concerts and exhibits. Ride tickets and wrist bands not included. Learn more at www.Enumclawkingcountyfair.com.

Animal Heroes Music Show: 11 a.m. July 23. Presented by Charlie Hope. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Do you know about the heroes we see around us every day? Join this award winning performer and enjoy original songs about the natural world that include plants, animals, bees and trees.

Home Grown Heroes Puppet Show: 2 p.m. July 30. Presented by Dragon Theater Puppets. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. A villain wants to steal everyone’s ideas so Professor Green Thumb creates a super hero team in his lab to save the day! Samurai Flower, Super Banana Man and Rocket the Hamster use their powers to save the city.

TEENS

Drawing Concept Spaceships for Sci-Fi Projects: 1:30 p.m. July 21. Presented by Elizabeth Guizzetti. Middle and high school ages. What are the myths of space travel in popular media? What would a futuristic design really look like? Learn to draw spaceships using basic shapes from this published author and illustrator who will also discuss drawing, perspective and observation techniques. No drawing experience required.

Harry Potter’s Birthday Party: 3:30 p.m. July 28. Middle and high school ages. Join the Harry Potter Book Club members to celebrate Harry’s birthday and all things Harry Potter. Sorting, movies, snacks, games, crafts, and prizes. Bring a friend.

ADULTS

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 2 p.m. July 22. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. July 28. Discover how you can support your library.

English as a Second Language (ESL) : 5:35 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.  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 started 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., July 25; • Computer Basics, 3 p.m. July 20; • Internet Level 1, 10 a.m. July 25

Third Thursday Afternoon Book Club: 2 p.m. July 16. “The Leisure Seeker” by Michael Zadoorian

Beyond Ancestry.com: 11 a.m. July 18. Talk about census records, vital records, online newspapers, state archives and libraries, cemetery records, military records, and more.

Classic Film Series: 2 p.m. July 20. “The Magnificent Ambersons”

Opera Preview, Nabucco by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): 7 p.m. July 28. This free lecture, provided to increase enjoyment and appreciation of Seattle Opera productions, will feature speaker Norm Hollingshead with recorded musical excerpts.

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Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Family Story Time: 10 a.m. July 17. 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. July 21 and 28. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. July 21 and 28. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Build It at the Library: Noon, July 20. Family program, ages 6 and younger with adult. Have fun building with plastic bricks, blocks and straws.

Summer Cinema: 3 p.m. July 30, “Brave”. Ages 8 and older with adult. Come to the library for an afternoon movie and snacks. Bring a pillow or blanket to sit on the floor.

Super Hero Suits: 2 p.m. July 21. Presented by KidsQuest Children’s Museum. Ages 8 to 12 with adult. Can you design a suit that could keep a super hero safe? Explore nanotechnology and imagine new technological possibilities. Design, construct and test a prototype super hero suit that will keep them safe from danger. Please register.

Heroes of History, Knights in Shining Armor: 1 p.m. July 27. At the Pacific Community Center, 305 Milwaukee Ave., Pacific. Ages 5 and older. With adult The knights of the Middle Ages were not only heroes in their own time. Books, video games, movies and television bring us many stories of their bravery and heroic deeds. See and learn about authentic re-creations of weapons and artifacts.

TEENS

Lucha Libre Masks Art Workshop: 2 p.m. July 16. Presented by Amaranta Ibarra-Sandys, Art Maranth School of Art. Ages 10 and older. Learn about the history of Lucha Libre, a form of professional wrestling that is part of Mexican art and culture. Create your own personalized 3D Luchador mask using traditional colors and patterns. All materials provided. Please register.

Teen Zone, Summer Edition: 1 p.m. July 23. Teens in middle and high school. Get your game on this summer at the library. Video games, board games, snacks and more.

ADULTS

Computer Class: Registration required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-833-3554.

Algona-Pacific Page Turners Book Club: 7:30 p.m. July 22. “Tell the Wolves I’m Home” by Carol Rifka Brunt

Tablets 101: 3:30 p.m. July 24. 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.

Beyond Ancestry.com: 11 a.m. July 25. Ancestry.com is one of the largest genealogy databases on the internet today, and they have the advertising dollars to make themselves known. However, there are many, many other online resources (most of them free) that can supplement the information you have on your family and fill in the missing puzzle pieces. Talk about census records, vital records, online newspapers, state archives and libraries, cemetery records, military records, and more

MIND MATTERS

While your brain is not a muscle, it does need care, feeding and exercise to keep it in top shape. The 2015 King County Library System adult program series, Mind Matters, offers free programs, classes, tips and reading suggestions to stay sharp. It’s YOUR mind. KCLS can help you take care of it. www.kcls.org/mindmatters.

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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.

EXHIBITS

“Facts on Composting”: Through July 30. The exhibit explains the benefits of composting, describes the process at one local commercial facility, and shows where composting is happening in our state. Among other things, viewers can learn about the anatomy of odor and how to report a “nuisance odor” to local health authorities. This exhibit was made by the Institute for Neurotoxicology and Neurological Disorders, a small nonprofit organization that strives to educate the public about industrial composting and environmental health.

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.

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.

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.

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

“Legally Blonde. the Musical”: 7 p.m. Aug. 7-8; 2 p.m. Aug. 8-9. Auburn Community Teen Players presents award-winning musical based on the adored movie. Tickets: $12.

KIDS SUMMERSTAGE

Wednesday performances, noon–1 p.m., Les Gove Park, 11th and Auburn Way South. Citing children’s outdoor concert series that includes music, puppets, magic and fun. Artrageous hands-on art activities featured at each concert. Series sponsored by CHI Franciscan Health.

Lineup: • July 15 – Louis Foxx; • July 22 – Recess Monkey; • July 29 – Reptile Isle; • Aug. 5 – The Harmonica Pocket; • Aug. 12 – Linda Severt’s Juggletunes

SOUNDBITES

Thursday performances, noon-1 p.m., City Hall Plaza, 25 West Main St. A lively, eclectic music series. Free outdoor series.

Lineup: • July 16 – Darren Motamedy, soulful and smooth jazz; • July 23 – Off The Hook, old school funk, R&B and classic soul; • July 30 – Michael Powers, guitarist extraordinaire; • Aug. 6 – Jealous Dogs, Seattle’s only Pretenders tribute band; • Aug. 13 – Wally & The Beavs, ‘50s and ‘60s rock ‘n roll

SUMMER SOUNDS & CINEMA

Live entertainment and blockbuster movies on Friday nights. Food concessions available for a nominal fee, offered by the Auburn Youth Council. Free outdoor series.

Lineup: • July 31, 7 p.m., Lea Hill Park, 124th Ave. SE & SE 316th St. Concert: Po’okela Street Band; movie: “Big Hero 6” (PG); • Aug. 7, 7 p.m., Sunset Park, 1306 69th St. SE. Concert: Social Network; movie: “Frozen Sing-a-long” (PG); • Aug. 14, 7 p.m., Les Gove Park, 11th and Auburn Way S. Concert: The Fabulous Murphtones; movie: “Planes: Fire & Rescue” (PG)

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.

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.

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.

PROGRAMS

Auburn Days Poetry and Literature: Aug. 16, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Free event. Full lineup of guest poets. Book and small press fair in the lobby. Presented by Auburn Days, The City of Auburn, The Auburn Arts Commission, 4 Culture, Striped Water Poets, Adventure. Schedule: 10 a.m.-noon, workshop: organizing your manuscript from start to finish, presented by Matthew Brouwer; noon-12:40 p.m.: lunch break; 12:40-12:45: Auburn Poet Laureate Marjorie Rommel on the importance of poetry and community; 12:45-1 p.m.: Emilie Rommel Shimkus; 1-1:15: David D. Horowitz; 1:15-1:30: Tacoma Poet Laureate Cathy Nguyen; 1:30-1:45: Lorraine Healy; 1:45-2: Joann C. Roberts; 2-2:15: Shannon P. Laws; 2:15-2:30: Natasha Moni; 2:30-2:45: Matthew Brouwer; 2:45-3: break; 3-5: Open mic poetry contest (six prizes awarded); 4-5: non-contest open mic is held while the contest judges deliberate

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 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.

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.