Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the website: www.auburntourism.com.
46th annual Auburn Veterans Day Parade: 11 a.m., Nov. 5, Main Street, Auburn. Parade boasts almost 200 units, including more than 25 marching bands, military vehicles, veterans’ units, honor guards and more. Other related activities: • Auburn American Legion Post #78 Breakfast: 7-9 a.m., Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. Co-sponsored by the American Legion Post #78 and the City of Auburn. Cost is $6 per person and includes pancakes, eggs, ham and juice or coffee. Please make check payable and return to: American Legion Post #78, P.O. Box 668, Auburn, WA 98071. For additional information, call Roger Olsen at 253-939-5789. • Static Display & Exhibit Showcase: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., A Street SE. View military equipment and vehicles and veterans and/or military information. • Curb Competition: 7-10 a.m., along the parade route between Auburn Avenue/A Street SE and E Street NE. Judging from 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Awards will be given in three categories: Best Curb Appeal, Most Patriotic and Best Salute to Veterans. • Remembrance Ceremony and Lighting of the Flame: 9:45-10:15 a.m., Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E St. NE. The flame is lit and guarded through the night at the Veterans Memorial. Wreath placement, rifle salute, prayers and taps encompass the ceremony. • Veterans Day Marching Band Competition: 1 p.m., Auburn Memorial Stadium, 801 Fourth St. NE. One of the state’s largest marching band and field competitions. Hosted by the Auburn High School Band & Choir Parents. More than 30 bands compete in the field competition. Event admission is charged at the door. Visit the competition’s official website for more information. • Auburn Noon Lions Veterans Day Luncheon: 1:30-3 p.m., Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St., second floor. Co-sponsored by the Auburn Noon Lions Club and the City of Auburn. Lunch reservations are $15/person and includes beef, chicken, potatoes, vegetables, salad, roll and beverage. The lunch program honors veterans, with special recognition given to the Disabled American Veterans. The Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee’s Outstanding Veterans will be honored at the lunch, along with other special presentations. Return the order form today to reserve a seat. Limited seating. For more information or to reserve seats, call 253-931-3043.
Auburn Food Bank donations: Nov. 5. Barrels for nonperishable food item donations will be located throughout downtown Auburn at participating merchants during the Veterans Day Parade on Main Street.
Auburn Garden Club: 10 a.m., Nov. 8, William C. Warren Building, Veterans Memorial Park, 405 E St. NE. Fanny Yau, branch deputy director of the Mercer Island Sogetsu School of Ikebana, will demonstrate and lecture on Japanese flower arrangements. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please email auburngardenclub.wa@gmail.com or call 206-612-0021.
Passport to Your Future open house: 6:30 p.m., Nov. 8, Kennedy Catholic High School, 140 S. 140th St., Burien. Sixth-, seventh-, eighth-grade students and families welcome. Ninety-minute event includes a welcome speech by Principal Mike Prato in the gym. Pick up your passport as you enter the gym and prepare to learn about the school, its academics, counseling support, college classes taught on campus, scholarships, retreat and international travel opportunities, service to the broader community, activities and athletics. For more information, call the school office at 206-246-0500 or visit www.kennedyhs.org/admissions.
Chinook District of Garden Clubs:10 a.m., Nov. 9, Grace Lutheran Church, 22975 24th Ave. S., Des Moines. General meeting, luncheon. District consists of12 South King County garden clubs. Program on horticulture features Victoria Farnsworth, “Gardening for Butterflies.” The design program will be presented by June Anne Hassebrock “Dynamic Dainty Designs.” For reservations please call 253-815-8621. To learn more about a garden club in your area, call 253-862-8772.
Auburn Valley Creative Arts: 7 p.m., Nov. 10, Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. AVCA presents a demonstration and hands-on art experience in linoleum printing, a fun way to make your holiday cards. Materials will be available. Minimal donation is suggested. The demo is presented by Lela Brugger. Open to the public.
Auburn Valley Humane Society open house: 1-3 p.m., Nov. 13, former Evergreen Community Center, 4910 A St. SE, Auburn. Public invited. Join the AVHS as it introduces its community-based animal shelter to the public. Make a donation, enjoy a hot dog grilled by the Valley Professional Firefighters’ “Dogs for Dogs.” Take a sleigh ride around the neighborhood. Join the installation of “Future Home of the Shelter” sign, courtesy of Mike Harbin Sr. and Main Street Signs. Live music. For more information, visit www.auburnvalleyhs.org or email info@auburnvalleyhs.org.
Rainier Audubon Society: 6:30 p.m., Nov. 21, Federal Way United Methodist Church, 51st Avenue and South 296st Street. Social half-hour with refreshments starts at 6:30 p.m. Brown Bag Auction. A presentation by Jay Gavin on birds and “Seasons of Change at Fenwick” Lake begins after announcements at 7 p.m. Also, there is a planned birding field trip on Nov. 26, starting 8:30 a.m., on the trails and parks of East Lake Washington. For directions and signing up, e-mail Carol Schulz at carol.schulz50@gmail.com.
Holiday events
Victorian Country Christmas runs: Nov. 30-Dec. 4, Western Washington Fairgrounds and Exhibition Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday. Entertainment, cuisine, “how-to” demonstrations and storefronts. Parking is free at designated lots. Admission: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors 62 and over and juniors 6-17. Children 5 and younger are free with an adult. Military personnel are $7 with ID. For directions, visit www.thefair. For more information, visit www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com.
Santa Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting: 4 p.m., Dec. 3, downtown Auburn. A festive and fun children’s parade, which is followed by community caroling and the lighting of the City Hall Christmas Tree. Pre-parade entertainment starts at 4 p.m. in front of City Hall. Parade lineup begins at 4 p.m. on E Street NE. Join us before the parade at the Snack and Craft event from 2-4 p.m. at Washington Elementary, 20 E St. NE. Auburn Ave. Theater to show the film, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”, after the parade at 6 p.m. For more information, call Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043.
Santa Breakfast: 8:30-11 a.m., Dec. 10, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 9th St. SE. Register early. Tickets: children $5/$7; adults $6/$8. For more information, call Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043.
Benefits
Apple Physical Therapy Coat Drive: Through Nov. 18. Collecting new and “gently used” coats for the Salvation Army. Donations will be collected at all 26 Apple Physical Therapy locations in the Puget Sound, including Auburn at 720 12th St. SE. For more information and a complete list of locations, visit www.applept.com.
Top Food & Drug/Northwest Harvest food drive: Through Nov 30, at participating stores, including 1702 Auburn Way N. and 1406 Lake Tapps Parkway E, Auburn. The 106.1 KISS FM Fill the Mayflower food drive seeks to fill the moving company’s vans stationed at the Bellevue and Tacoma Top Food & Drug stores. Nonperishable food and cash donations will be collected for distribution to local food banks by Northwest Harvest (www.northwestharvest.org).
The Auburn Business Coalition Food Drive: Now on. The Auburn Food Bank delivers food barrels to participating downtown merchants, who will compete for a “best decorated barrel” and “most gathered food” award. Votes need to be cast on Facebook on The Auburn Business Page.
Auburn Food Bank 18th annual Harvest Breakfast: 7-8:30 a.m., Nov. 4, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. Free to attend. Breakfast courtesy of Longhorn Catering & Events. Call 253-833-8925 to reserve your table.
Annual Artisan’s Festival: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Nov. 8, Meridian Valley Country Club, 24830 136th Ave. SE, Kent. A benefit for Seattle Children’s Hospital. Free admission. Lunch available for purchase. Sponsored by the Kent Guild for Children’s Hospital.
Green River Community College public sale: Noon-3 p.m., Nov. 10, GRCC main campus in the SMT building near parking lot P6, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Campus surplus furniture on sale. All sales are cash and carry.
Holiday bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 12, Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H St. NE, Auburn. More than 60 hand crafters, cafe for lunch and snacks, bake table, homemade quilts, ornaments, books, paintings, photography cards and framed photos. For more information, call 253-833-5280.
24th annual Bizarre Bazaar: Noon-7 p.m., Nov. 18; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 19; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 20, 1107 11th St. NE, Auburn. Crafts, collectibles, antiques. For info, call Sharon (253-833-8608) or Mani (253-333-9911).
St. Matthew/San Mateo Episcopal Church Christmas Bazaar : 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 19, 123 L St. NE, Auburn. Hand-crafted items, raffle and bake sale. Lunch available, soup and pie.
United Methodist Women’s Holiday Bazaar: 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Nov. 19, First United Methodist Church, 100 N St. SE (corner of East Main and N Street Southeast). Home decor, Christmas deli, stitchery, attic, treasures, nut sales, silent auction and pie corner (9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.). Soup and salad lunch: 1:30 a.m.-1 p.m. , cost: $6; meatloaf and pie dinner from 5-6:30 p.m., cost $8.50 (children under 10 $5.50). Proceeds support mission outreach.
Community Big Give: 10 a.m.-noon, Nov. 19, Northwest Family Church, 3535 Auburn Way S., Auburn. Volunteers and organizers distribute groceries to 500 needy families in the community. Individuals and businesses representative can make an online financial donation and urged to host a food drives. To help or to learn more, visit communitybiggive.com or contact the Big Give team at 253-833-8252 or info@communitybiggive.com.
Inaugural Auburn High School Booster Club Auction: 7 p.m., Nov. 19, Muckleshoot Casino Chinook Room, 2402 Auburn Way S., Auburn. The club seeks donations from local businesses, alumni and community members to help support student participation in athletics and activities. Activities include a silent and live auction. Tickets cost $30.00 and include dinner, followed by a dessert auction. For more information please contact Bob Jones, AHS athletics and activities coordinator, at bjones@auburn.wednet.edu.
Health
Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: 9 a.m.-noon, Nov. 5, Northwest Church, 34800 21st Ave SW, Federal Way; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Nov. 5, Lakeland Hills Community, 1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E, Auburn; 9 a.m.-noon, Nov. 8, Parametrix, 1002 15th St. SW, Suite 220, Auburn; 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 21, Federal Way High School, 30611 16th Ave. S, Federal Way; 1-4 p.m., Nov. 29, DeVry University, 3600 S. 344th Way, Federal Way. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.
Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 2, Green River Community College, Glacier Room, Lindbloom Student Center, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., Nov. 3, Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St.; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Nov. 7, Messiah Lutheran Church, New Gathering Hall, 410 H St. NE, Auburn; 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Nov. 8, Jefferson High School, little gym, 4248 S. 288th St.; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Nov. 14, LDS, church gym, 625 M St. NE, Auburn. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.
Classes
Work ‘n Web Job Resource Workshops: Available every Monday, starting in November, Pacific-Algona Community Center Gym, 100 3rd Ave., Pacific. Do you need help and resources to find work? Let the computer lab and community resources work to help you. Shawn Cosby, Algona-Pacific librarian, offers workshops on how to use library resources, including career guidance and planning tools, resume builder, test and education center and typing instructor Web. Joel McKinney, of the Career Path Employment Team, offers workshops on resume and cover letter writing, job application process, job search strategies, interview preparation, career interest testing and work place behavior. For more information, contact JoAnne Futch, youth coordinator, at 253-929-1155 or Linda Morris, community services director, at 253-929-1150.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): Train to become a volunteer advocate for abused and neglected children in court. Help make the legal system work toward a safe, permanent home for these children. Must be 21, have excellent references and attend 28 hours of training. For more information and training dates, call 206-296-1120 or email casa.group@kingcounty.gov.
Libraries
NOTE: The main Auburn Library has closed for yearlong expansion. It reopened at its temporary location, the former Herr Cabinets building, at 1140 Auburn Way S., , behind Big Daddy’s Drive-in. For program information, call 253-931-3018. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Sleepy Story Times:: 7 p.m., Nov. 17. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime story time.
Monday Morning Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Nov. 14, 21, 28. Ages 2 to 6 with adult. Young children explore Early Literacy through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.
Tuesday’s Bouncing Baby Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29. Ages newborn to 24 months, one adult per baby. Get ready to bounce, sing and play with your baby. Early Literacy activities will be emphasized and a short play time follows.
Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Nov. 9, 30. Ages 3 to 6. Fun stories, flannel board and songs for kids and their families.
LOL/Read Aloud Book Club for Kids: 11 a.m., Nov. 5, K-2nd grades. Kids will be laughing when they listen to Janet Steven’s book, “Epposumondas” and do a short craft to take home. Students can also bring a favorite book to discuss and share.
Book Club Parties for Kids: 4 p.m., Nov. 22. For kids in grades 3-8. Come and listen to a short read-aloud of Jeff Kinney’s newest book, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever” and talk about the book.
TEENS
Teen Writers’ Group: 4:30 p.m., Nov. 8. Ages 12 to 18. Short stories, novels, poetry, memoirs. We meet once a month to practice creative writing skills, share our writing, and gain ideas in a friendly environment. Snacks and fun for all.
Teen Book Club Reads: 4:30 p.m., Nov. 15. Love to read? The book club meets once a month to discuss the book of the month and share what we’ve been reading. New members are always welcome. Join us in November to discuss, “How I Nicky Flynn, Finally Get A Life And A Dog” by Art Corriveau. The first eight people who sign-up to attend will receive a free copy of the book of the month courtesy of the Friends of the Auburn Library.
ADULTS
English as a Second Language (ESOL): Due to the building remodel, the Auburn Library is no longer hosting ESOL classes. Classes are now being offered at the Green River Community College Downtown Auburn Center, 110 2nd St. SW, Room 145; phone number 253-833-9111. Additional classes continue to be offered at Algona-Pacific Library, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6-8:30 p.m.
Computer classes: Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018. • Introduction to Computers, 10 a.m., Nov. 8. Practice the skills necessary for using a computer including using the mouse, selecting items and text, arranging windows, browsing the Internet and library catalog. • Computer Class: Microsoft Word Level 2, 11:30 a.m., Nov. 8. Learn how to select and format text, set margins, align paragraphs and use the cut and paste function. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Word and experience creating and saving documents.
Book Discussion Group: 6:30 p.m., Nov. 8. The November book pick is “Parrot and Oliver in America” by Peter Carey. Friendly group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Zola’s Cafe, 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Link: http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/.
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Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Nov. 22, 29. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Nov. 22, 29. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.
Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m., Nov. 16, 23, 30. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Stimulate brain development with bounces, rhymes, stories and play time. One baby per lap, please.
Dia de los Muertos, Sugar Skull Workshop: 10:15 a.m., Nov. 5, Learn about this tradition and decorate your own sugar skull.
TEENS
Teen Zone: 3 p.m., Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Open to teens in middle and high school. Drop in and get your game on, surf the Internet or hit the books. The Teen Zone is the place where you and your friends can snack, hang out, study, play video games and pick up a good book.
Work ‘n Web Job Resource Workshops: 1 p.m., Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28. Adults, teens. Out of work? Need some skills to help you search for a job, write a resume, or prepare for an interview? The Algona-Pacific Library, in partnership with the Pacific-Algona Community Center, is sponsoring a series of job resource workshops to help you with basic employment skills. Workshops held at the Pacific-Algona Community Center, 100 3rd Ave. SE, Pacific.
Alpac Teen Book Club: 3:30 p.m., Nov. 22. Open to teens in middle school, junior high or high school. Love to read? The book club meets once a month to discuss the book of the month and share what we’ve been reading. New members are always welcome. Snacks provided.
ADULTS
Computer Class: Registration required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-833-3554. • Internet Level 1: 11 a.m., Nov. 8. Learn how to browse the Internet, type addresses, understand basic Internet vocabulary and use search engines. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse. Registration required. • Blog Basics: 11 a.m., Nov. 17, Learn the basic concepts of blogs and starting a blog using Google’s Blogger service. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of the Internet and students must have an email address. Registration required.
Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 16. “A Town Like Alice” by Nevil Shute. Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers at our monthly book group. Copies of this title have been reserved for participants and are available for check out at the library. Join us-new members are always welcome.
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Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
ADULTS
COMPUTER CLASSES
Looking to sharpen your technology skills?: If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779.
Network
Auburn Area Chamber “Connecting for Success” Networking Breakfast: 8-9 a.m., the first Wednesday of every month. Sponsored by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $5, includes continental breakfast. Auburn Area Chamber Board Room, 108 S. Division, Suite B. 253-833-0700.
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Partnership 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.
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce 13th Annual Holiday Auction/Dinner: 5:30-9 p.m., Nov. 4, Emerald Downs, fourth floor, Emerald Room, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Presented by the chamber and SuperMall. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Pegi Moll at 253-833-0700 or pegi@auburnareawa.org.
Suburban Cities Association annual meeting: 5:30 p.m., Nov.16, Embassy Suites, 15920 W. Valley Highway, Tukwila. Guest speaker: Comedian Brad Upton. Please RSVP with entrée selection by Nov. 10. Call 206-433-7168 or email to kristy@suburbancities.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, $5.75 for those younger than 60.
• Movie Screenings: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 50 cent 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.
• Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner: Nov. 22. Two sittings, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. A turkey dinner with all of the trimmings will be served. To help in planning please stop by the senior center front desk to get your ticket. Lunch is a $3 suggested donation for those over 60, and a $5.75 fee for those under 60.
• Holiday decorations: Looking for volunteers to help decorate the center on Nov. 30 from 1-4 p.m. Please call the senior center to signup.
Music
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra: Taylor Creek Church, 21110 244th Ave. SE, Maple Valley. Season performance highlights include masquerade concert, holiday concert, waltz gala ball, Seattle Thunderbirds hockey game and community events. 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 three leveled groups based on age and ability (grades 4 through college). Call 253-347-0180 to schedule an audition. For more information, visit www.rainieryouthchoirs.org.
Dance
Children’s Dance Theater: Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for program information. New location at 122 W. Main St.
Auburn Dance Academy: Visit www.auburndanceccademy.com or call 253-833-1891 for program information. The academy is located at 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100.
Museums
White River Valley Museum: 918 H St. SE, Auburn. Exhibit: “Dead: Unearthing the Shift in Funerary Practices from Home to Mortuary,” on display through Nov. 13. Museum hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission: $2 adults, $1 seniors and children. Admission is free on Wednesdays and the fourth Sunday of the month. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information.
Seattle Veterans Museum: The Seattle Veterans Museum will be open Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Veterans Day Weekend. The public is invited to stop by and visit the museum to honor service members and celebrate America’s freedom. The museum is regularly open every Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. It is also open on military holidays (Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Veterans Day) and by appointment for groups. The museum is looking for more dedicated volunteers to expand its regular weekly hours of operation. SVM is an all-volunteer, nonprofit corporation established to honor military veterans. SVM is located on 2nd Avenue between Union and University streets (west side of Benaroya Hall) in downtown Seattle. For more information, please visit www.seattleveteransmuseum.org, or contact Todd Crooks at crooksy@msn.com or 425-949-8821.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: Exhibit: Nov. 2-Dec. 6. D’Elaine Johnson’s myth-paintings are reminiscent of past cultures with a contemporary flair each of which tells a story of humanity. Mauricio Robalino dreams and creates artwork that is unique and original regardless of medium; he displays his digital and watercolor artwork. 25 W. Main St. Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
Cheryl Sallee Gallery: Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Admission: Free. Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-5043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.
