Auburn-area community calendar | March 31
Published 11:30 am Friday, March 31, 2017
Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to auburntourism.com.
Quota Cares Western Days: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 1, Reber Ranch, 28606 132nd Ave SE, Kent. Quota International of Kent Valley hosts free, fun-filled event for children with special needs, and their families. Activities include pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, arts and crafts, maze race and other activities. Free hot lunch will be provided. For more information, visit quotakentvalley.com.
Vietnam War 50th anniversary commemoration ceremony: 11 a.m. April 1, Tahoma National Cemetery, Main Flag Pole Assembly Area, 18600 SE 240th St., Kent. Honoring the service, sacrifice and enduring achievements of Vietnam veterans during the event. Each Vietnam veteran will receive a lapel pin during a pinning ceremony. Keynote speaker is Jim Martinson, a Vietnam veteran who lost both of his legs above the knee in Da Nang in 1968. He started racing wheelchairs in 1976 and has competed in numerous road races and track events. Parking limited. Plan to walk to and from the ceremony.
Spring Art Walk & Wine Tasting: 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 12, downtown Auburn. Northwest artists on display to sell original handmade-quality paintings, photography, sculptures and wearable artwork in downtown businesses. Music and fine wines. Free event, but wine tasting tickets are $15 presale and $20 at the event and include eight 1-ounce tastes and a custom wine glass. Presale tickets available at auburnartwalk.com or at Corestar Pilates (205 E Main St.), Grocery Outlet (102 Cross St. SE, and Zola’s Cafe (402 E Main St.) through May 11. Walking map, wine tasting tickets, custom wine glass and ID check available at the day of event at the information booths at former Rottles building, 226 E. Main St., and the parking lot at the corner of East D and Main Streets.
Benefits
Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 1, first Saturday of the month, Auburn School District Transportation Department, 615 15th St. SW. Join as a vendor, a shopper or a looker at the bazaar, swap meet, flea market business and networking opportunity. Gifts, yard sale items and more. Proceeds from vendor fees at $10 a table space go to the Senior Scholarship Foundation. Bus Barn Bonanza is a nonprofit organization. Any business or individuals interested in matching its makings or would like to be a vendor, please call 253-227-7789 or visit busbarnbonanza.com.
Mattress Firm’s Pajama Bowl for Foster Kids: 11 a.m. April 2, Acme Bowl, 100 Andover Park W., No. 100, Tukwila. Gather your team of 4 to 5 people and sign up at pajamabowl.com. Participants will help raise funds for “little wishes” programs that help ensure local foster kids can participate in extracurricular activities like joining a sports team, learning a musical instrument or attending a field trip. The minimum fundraising amount is $250 ($50 per person).
Rummage sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 6-7; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 8, St. Matthew/San Mateo Episcopal Church, 123 L St. NE, Auburn. Great items for sale at reasonable prices. For more information, call 253-833-0890 or email stmatthewsanmateo@gmail.com..
Spring Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 8, Buckley Eagles Lodge, 29021 Highway 410, Buckley. Proceeds from vendor tables support White Horse Entertainment, a locally launched independent film company working to promote the arts in the community. For more information, visit whitehorse-et.com.
13th annual Coming Together for Kids Dinner and Auction: 6-9 p.m. April 21, Green River College, Mel Lindbloom Student Union Building, 2401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Live and silent auctions. Raising funds for the basic needs and academic support services CISA (Communities In Schools of Auburn) provides students and families in the Auburn School District. Tickets: $55. Evening of fun and fundraising features a large silent auction followed by dinner and spirited bidding in the live auction. For more information and to register, visit auburn.ciswa.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Call 253-288-7659 or email Arlene Pierini at director@cisauburn.org for more information.
Run2Educate Color Run: 8 a.m. April 23, Buena Vista Seventh-day Adventist School, 3320 Academy Drive SE, Auburn. Course is 2.5 miles in length with obstacles. Color dispersed before, during and after race. Great family event. Funds raised go toward purchasing kinesthetic equipment to get students moving while they learn. Schedule: 8 a.m., packet pickup and race-day registration; 9 a.m., run starts (in heats); 10 a.m., $5 kids obstacle course; 8:30-11 a.m., pancake feed and silent auction. Entry cost: $30 until 9 p.m. April 21; race-day registration is $40. Registration includes one entry to the Color Run with participation supplies; one entry to a pancake breakfast and one entry to the kids obstacle course (ages 2 to eighth grade). To register, visit run2educate.net. For questions, email run2educate@gmail.com.
Chicken Teriyaki Dinner: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. Spring fundraiser. Chicken teriyaki dinner, bake sale and plant sale. Cafeteria-style dining or take-out. Bake sale includes mochi, manju, pies and more. Cost: $12. For more information, visit wrbt.org.
Revisit the Legend of Steppenwolf: 7-9 p.m. April 29, Theatre at Auburn Mountainview, 28900 124th Ave SE, Auburn. Benefit concert for the Auburn Valley Humane Society, raising funds for lost, homeless and abandoned animals in the community. CDs, T-shirts, auction and raffle baskets to be given away. Tickets: $25 general admission, $50 VIP, $100 backstage pass. Order at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2854538.
34th annual Auburn Rotary Club Scholarship Show: 8 p.m. May 6, Performing Arts Center, 702 Fourth St. NE, Auburn. Featuring country music duo Maddie & Tae, with special guest Dylan Jakobsen. Sponsored by the Rotary Club and KMPS 94.1. Proceeds benefit the club’s scholarship fund. Tickets: $20, $30 balcony; $40 mezzaine; $50 orchestra. Order at ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit kmps.com.
Health
Bloodworks Northwest drives: 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. April 4, Auburn Mechanical, 2623 W. Valley Highway N.; 8:30-10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 12, City Hall, 25 W. Main St. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-398-7888, or visit bloodworksnw.org.
Alzheimer’s Association Auburn Caregiver Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. first Tuesday of the month, Church of the Nazarene, 1225 29th St. SE, Room 15. Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. For information, call Val Brustad, 253-854-7658.
Volunteers
Auburn Valley Humane Society: 6-8 p.m., third Wednesdays of the month; 10 a.m.-noon, third Saturdays of the month, AVHS shelter, 4910 A St. SE, Auburn. Volunteer orientation and trainings. Stop by the shelter or AVHS thrift store, 1123 E. Main St., to pick up a volunteer application or download one from auburnvalleyhs.org and bring it to the orientation. You may register to attend anyone of the sessions in the future by emailing slavigne@auburnvalleyhs.org. For more information, call 253-249-7849 or visit auburnvalleyhs.org.
Clean Sweep: April 22. Help Auburn celebrate Earth Day and participate in the city’s largest volunteer effort. Community-wide volunteer effort will focus on major clean-up, environmental restoration and beautification efforts in different areas around the City. Volunteer groups will work on general cleanup, landscaping, planting, weeding and other projects at various parks, trails and other sites around Auburn. Volunteers can register online at auburnwa.gov and can either choose to participate in a specific project or can ask to be assigned to the project that is in need of the most volunteer support. Service clubs, social service agencies, faith-based groups, scouting troops, businesses, families and individuals invited. Volunteers will be asked to bring tools based on their volunteer assignment (determined once registered), gardening or work gloves and a broom for the ceremonial sweep along the Main Street sidewalks. For more information about volunteer recruitment, call Julie Krueger at 253-804-5042 or email jkrueger@auburnwa.gov
Programs
Community dancing: April 7, 6:30 p.m. Auburn Community and Events Center, 910 Ninth St. SE. A 45-minute lesson where instructors take you through all the steps. Open dancing from 7:15-9 p.m. Light refreshments provided. Casual attire is acceptable. Fee: $10 for residents, $13 non-residents. Childcare available for 3-10 year olds. Toddlers must be potty trained. Fees: $8 and $10. For more information and to register, call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043 or visit auburnwa.gov/play.
Clothing bank: 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Northwest Family Church, 3535 Auburn Way S. Serving the community. Clients may come once a month. ID is required for new clients and proof of children (insurance card) is needed. If you have just moved into the area, then a bill with your current address will be sufficient. Homeless community is welcome. ID is required and not an address. The clothing bank is free and supported through donations from the community and church. For more information, visit www.nwfamilychurch.com.
Clubs
Auburn Noon Lions: Meets Tuesdays, noon, Auburn Golf Course banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. $12 for lunch, $5 for dessert and beverage. For more information, contact Ed Butler at 253-929-9358 or edbutler0314@gmail.com.
Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. Programs: For more information, visit www.auburnrotary.org.
Kiwanis Club of The Valley: Meets every Wednesday morning at 7 at Veterans Memorial Park, 411 St. NE, Auburn. For more information, visit www.kiwaniscluboftheauburnvalley.org
South King County Alliance for Retired Americans: Monthly meetings at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month, Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St. Meetings open and free to the public. For more information, contact Pat Paulsen at 206-400-7149.
Rainier Audubon Society: Groups meets regularly, Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 – 51st Ave. S. Public welcome.
Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meets every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 420 E. Main St., beginning Nov. 3. Learn the fine art of communication and public speaking in a friendly supportive atmosphere. Visitors are welcome.
Soroptimist International of Auburn: Meets Wednesdays at noon in the Rainier Room, Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St. Make reservations by emailing info@siauburn. For more information, visit www.siauburn.org.
South King County Genealogical Society: 9:30 a.m.-noon, third Saturday of every month (except July, August and December), Wesley Homes-Lea Hill, J.W. McKenna Assembly Hall, 32049 109th Place SE, Auburn. Welcome genealogists or anyone interested in learning about family history. www.skcgs.org
Save Our Fish, Auburn Chapter, Puget Sound Anglers: Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except December), 6 p.m. Round Table Pizza, 4002 A St. SE. Learn fishing techniques and hot spots from guest speakers and chapter experts. For more information, visit www.saveourfish.org.
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
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn-Spanish: 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Newborn to age 5 with adult. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing.
Infant and Young Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Ages newborn to 24 months, siblings welcome. Stories, songs and fun.
Family Pajama Story Times: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Ages 3 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome. Stories, songs and fun.
Toddler Story Times: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Ages 2 to 3 with adult, siblings welcome. Stories, songs and fun.
Preschool Story Time: 11:15 a.m.Thursdays. Ages 3 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome. Stories, songs and fun.
Saturday Building Club: 10:30 a.m. April 1. Ages 6 and older, ages 2 to 6 with adult. Come to the library for an unstructured, creative play open house. Stay for the entire event or pop in for a few minutes. We supply the building materials, you supply the imagination.
Technology Petting Zoo: 1-4 p.m. April 11. Ages 5 and older with adult. Experiment with technology designed for young engineers. Program a busy Bee-bot, customize a Cubelet robot, or explore electronics with kits made for curious kids. Come for the whole time or drop by for a few minutes.
Bookmarks and Landmarks Jr.-Mary Olson Farm: 10:30 a.m. April 22. “Our Only May Amelia” by Jennifer Holm. Held at Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road SE. Ages 10 to 14 with adult.White River Valley Museum and the Auburn Library will host a discussion of the book. Read the book, then come to Mary Olson Farm to find out what life on the farm would have been like back in May Amelia’s day. Do activities like learning to care for the animals and making one of May Amelia’s favorite foods, then discuss the book in the Mary Olson Barn. Please come dressed for the weather and ready to participate in some farm chores. Please place a copy of the book on hold through your library. Registration begins April 1. Children and the adults attending with them must register, as space is limited.
TWEENS & TEENS
Study Zone: 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays. No program April 10-13. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays. No program on April 12. Middle and high school ages. Play video games, snack, get online, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book. All in the same place.
Teen Think Tank: 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Grades 6-12. Need a place to work as a group? Want a quick study break? Keep calm and study on in a space reserved after school just for you.
Creative Cupcakes: 1-2:30 p.m. April 12. Presented by Laurie Pfalzer, Pastry Craft. Grades 6-12.Decorate cupcakes. Learn to make buttercream frosting, and create colors for decorating. Chef Laurie will guide you through how to use pastry bags and pastry tips and you’ll go home with your own decorated cupcakes. Space is limited. First come, first seated.
Knitting for Teens: 1-4 p.m. April 13. Middle and high school ages. Join Jen Reeves of A Little Knitty and teen knitters to make something new. You’ll start (and probably finish!) a simple knitting pattern like a scarf or ear warmers. Yarn, tools and snacks provided. Beginners and knitters with experience are welcome. Limited to 8 participants. Please register.
ADULTS
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class: 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Presented by Green River College. Learn English grammar, reading, writing, and conversations skills with an experienced instructor. Classes are free. Registration required.
Third Thursday Afternoon Book Club: 2 p.m. April 20. “Sense and Sensibility” by Jane Austen.
One-on-One Job Assistance: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 p.m. April 5; 1 p.m., 2 p.m. April 17. Do you need help starting the online job application process? Get a free email account, start a resume, start an online job search, or navigate the job application process during a 45-minute appointment. Register online or call the library, 253-931-3018.
Genealogy Assistance: 1-3 p.m. April 5, 19. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.
Sign Up for ORCA LIFT’s Reduced Fares: 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 13. Presented by Multi-Service Center. Drop in to register for ORCA LIFT, a new, reduced fare on Metro buses, Sound Transit Link light rail, and more. Income-qualified riders, ages 19 and older, can save 50 percent or more. To see if you qualify, check www.orcalift.com or call Multi-Service Center at 253-838-6810. Please bring ID and income verification documents.
Spring Mushroom Hunting in the Northwest: 2 p.m. April 2. Explore the outdoors by foraging for a vast northwest resource: mushrooms! Marian Maxwell, former president of the Puget Sound Mycological Society, will explain the basics, including seasons for mushroom hunting, permits required, types of mushrooms to look for, cooking, dangers and where to hunt.
AARP Tax Help: 4-8:30 p.m. April 4 and 11. Get free individualized tax preparation assistance provided by trained AARP Foundation volunteers. No age or income limits. Please bring picture I.D., documented proof of Social Security Number, and last year’s return as well as any tax documents. No complex or business returns. Please pick up and complete the AARP intake form at the Information Desk. Please contact the library to make your appointment, 253-931-3018.
One-on-One Computer Help: 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m., April 1, 15 and 22. Have computer or software questions? Get help from KCLS volunteers with computer basics, Microsoft Office, Internet, email and computer learning resources. You may bring your own laptop, but volunteers cannot provide hands-on or hardware assistance.
Computer classes?: If you’re interested in attending a computer class, please call 253-931-3018. • Microsoft Word 2013 Level 1, 1:30 p.m. April 12; • Microsoft Word 2013 Level 2, 3:30 p.m. April 12; • Microsoft Word 2013 Level 3, 1:30 p.m. April 26; • Gmail Level 1, 3:30 p.m. April 26. Please register.
Financial Literacy Course-Risk Management: 7 p.m. April 27. Financial education course for young adults ages 21 and older. Understand what insurance is, why you need it and how it works. Learn what insurance premiums are and how they are determined. Know what liability coverage is and how it applies to auto and renters/home insurance policies. Be able to explain types of insurance and when they apply in real life. Understand insurance contracts and the major decisions that have to be made when purchasing policies. Registration required online at kcls.org or call the Auburn Library at 253-931-3018.
Assistive Technology & Resources Fair: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 29. Assistive technology is any product or service that makes tasks easier or possible. Learn about community resources and tools to help people live, work and play independently (especially pertinent for people needing some help with vision or hearing or mobility challenges). Visit representatives from 10 community organizations and learn what they can do for you.
EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT IT
Paths to Recovery-Treatment 101. Understanding What Works: 7 p.m. April 20. King County Library Opioid Program Series Learn about the range of recovery options (social supports, counseling and medications) and the outcomes of each approach. The King County Heroin and Prescription Opiate Addiction Task Force will discuss emerging strategies that emphasize harm reduction and low barrier access to treatment to support individuals on a path to life-long recovery.
Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Early Literacy Parties in Spanish: 11 a.m. Wednesdays, April 5-May 31. No workshop on May 17. Families with children, newborn to age 5. Series of free workshops in Spanish for families to learn about Early Literacy and how to prepare their children for Kindergarten. Registration not required, but space is limited. Free giveaway books provided by the KCLS Foundation.
Fancy Nancy Soirée: 1 p.m. April 8. For young ladies ages 4 to 8 with adult. You are cordially invited to attend a soirée. Soirée is French for party (everything is fancier in French). Remember to dress in your fanciest clothes. Space is limited. Please call the Algona-Pacific Library to register, at 253-833-3554.
Technology Petting Zoo: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 14. Ages 5 and older with adult. Experiment with technology designed for young engineers. Program a busy Bee-bot, customize a Cubelet robot, or explore electronics with kits made for curious kids. Come for the whole time or drop by for a few minutes.
Reading with Rover: 6-7 p.m. April 19. For school-age children accompanied by an adult. Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a welcoming environment. Reading with Rover is a community-based literacy program working with schools and libraries throughout the greater Seattle area.
TWEENS & TEENS
Handmade Chocolate for Teens: 3:30 p.m. April 12. Grades 6-12. Learn to work with a variety of chocolates. Make your own chocolate bark, truffles and more. Space is limited. First come, first seated.
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Thursdays. Grades 5-12. No program on April 13. Play video games, snack, hang out, study, or pick up a good book. All in the same place.
Study Zone: 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
ADULTS
Computer Classes: • Microsoft Excel 2013 Level 1, 7 p.m. April 20. Please register.
Algona-Pacific Page Turners Book Club: 7:30 p.m. April 19. “The Girls” by Emma Cline. Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers. Contact the library for book title. Copies of this title have been reserved for participants and are available for check out at the library. New members are always welcome.
Sign Up for ORCA LIFT’s Reduced Fares: 10 a.m.-noon, April 29. Presented by Multi-Service Center. Drop in to register for ORCA LIFT, a new, reduced fare on Metro buses, Sound Transit Link light rail, and more. Income-qualified riders, ages 19 and older, can save 50 percent or more. To see if you qualify, check www.orcalift.com or call Multi-Service Center at 253-838-6810. Please bring ID and income verification documents.
Friends of the Algona-Pacific Library Book Sale: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 19. Get great bargains on books while supporting your library.
Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
PROGRAMS
Boredom Busters: At the library and looking for something to do? Ask the staff at the front desk about Boredom Buster kits. Board games, crafts, coloring, etc. Kits available for all ages.
Get Loose with Seuss Show: 10:30 a.m. April 19. Presented by The Harmonica Pocket. Toddler to age 5 with adult. Sing along with many favorite books by Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Enjoy classics such as Dr. Seuss’s “ABCs”, “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” and “Horton Hatches the Egg”.
EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT IT
Late Spring in the Edible Garden, Can I Still Plant a Garden?: 11 a.m. April 1. Now is the time to plant just about everything in your garden. Join garden educator Lisa Taylor, author of Your Farm in the City and the Maritime Northwest Garden Guide in a lively session about growing an edible garden. Learn the ins and outs of late spring and summer planting and how to get the most out of a small space.
Network
3No Networking: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. 3No Networking is a casual weekly get-together set aside for members of the business community to drop in and get to know each other. The mixer rotates among Auburn venues. The series is made possible by a partnership between IPZ No. 15 Auburn, the City of Auburn Office of Economic Development, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and the Auburn Downtown Association. For more information, contact Doug Lein, IPZ administrator, at 253-804-3101. For a full schedule, visit www.3noNetworking.com.
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Business Insider Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room (fourth floor), 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. $25/members; $35/non-members (includes lunch). Register online through the chamber. For more information, contact Karen Wickstrom at 253-833-0700 or karen@auburnareawa.org.
Seniors
Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-3016 or www.auburnwa.gov. Senior activities include:
• Senior Coffee Hours with the Mayor and Councilmembers: 10-11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month.
• Lunch: Monday-Friday, Salad bar begins at 11:30, Main meal is served at noon. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and over, $6 for those younger than 60.
• Movie Screenings: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 50 cents suggested donation for refreshments.
• Monday Supper Club: 4:45-6 p.m. One Monday a month. Call 253-931-3016 for date and menu. Cost: $6 for all ages.
• Meals on Wheels: Senior services’ program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information, call the center at 253-931-3016.
PROGRAMS
Volunteer opportunities: The center’s meals-on-wheels and respite programs need help to provide services to seniors. Please call 253-288-7441 or 253-931-3016, if interested.
Auburn Respite: Nonprofit adult day care program serving the community needs volunteers to help its senior participants. The group meets weekly at the center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. The program allows caregivers to enjoy a worry-free day off while the participant enjoys socialization, companionship and lunch. For more information, contact program director Sheila Pankratz at 253-229-7510.
Pacific Algona Senior Center, 100 Third Ave SE, Pacific, 253-929-1153.
Serving seniors: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No annual fee. Monday free lunch, Tuesday-Friday lunch provided by Catholic Community Services. Senior bus trips to local stores and events. Crafts and card making.
Entertainment
AUBURN AVENUE THEATER
At 10 Auburn Ave. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m. April 7. Three comedians will work to twist your funny bone. Headliner Michael Malone’s blistering humor and irreverent views on life, love and personal tragedy have entertained audiences around the nation. Ages 18 and over only. Tickets: $18 regular; $15 students, seniors.
“James and the Giant Peach “: 7 p.m. April 21, 22; 2 p.m. April 22, 23. Brought to life on stage by the AveKids Theater camp participants, “James & The Giant Peach” will delight all ages. When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, which rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way. Tickets: $10.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder Tribute: 7:30 p.m. April 29. Los Angeles/Las Vegas-based entertainer Sheldon Craig brings his new salute to the music of Stevie Wonder to the stage. Backed by the nine-piece Purple Phoenix Rock Band and two back-up vocalists, Craig will perform the legendary artist’s popular hits. Tickets: $20 regular; $18 students, seniors.
AUBURN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
At 702 Fourth St. NE. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or brownpapertickets.com.
San Jose Taiko: 7:30 p.m. April 8. San Jose Taiko has mesmerized audiences and critics alike with the powerful, spellbinding and propulsive sounds of Taiko, the Japanese drum. Inspired by traditional Japanese drumming, company performers express the beauty and harmony of the human spirit through the voice of the Taiko as they strive to create new dimensions in music and movement. Tickets: $25 regular; $22 students, seniors.
ELSEWHERE
Rainier Chorale “Omaggio!” Masterworks Concert: 2-3 p.m. April 2, Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 SE 248th St., Kent. Celebrating the contributions of the chorale’s artistic director, Ron Bayer, who is in his 20th season. In celebration of the milestone, the Rainier Chorale has commissioned a work by critically acclaimed composer David C. Dickau. Advance tickets: $18 for general admission, $16 for seniors, students, and $10 for 11-and-under. An additional $2 will be charged for tickets at the door. To order, call 206-835-8888 or visit rainierchorale.org/tickets.
The Kingsmen Live in Concert: 8 p.m. April 8, The Royal Bear, 35731 W. Valley Highway S., Algona. Legendary Northwest band performs. Admission: $25 general, $35 VIP. Order online at brownpapertickets.com/event/2875637.
Conductor’s Choice 2: Love, Passion, and Defiance: 2:30 p.m. April 30, Performing Arts Center. 702 Fourth St. NE, Auburn. Nikolas Caoile guest conducts the Auburn Symphony Orchestra. Program includes: Mendelssohn’s Overture to “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” written for the Shakespeare play of the same name; Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5; and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring award-winning pianist Daniel Lebhardt. Tickets: $35 general, $28 seniors, $10 students. Reserved seats are available in advance online at auburnsymphony.org or by phone at 253-887-7777, and will also be available at the door. Box office opens 60 minutes prior to the concert and the house opens 30 minutes prior. A free pre-concert lecture begins at 1:45, hosted by Caoile and Dave Beck.
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.
Auditions
“Jack & the Giant”: 7 p.m. April 4, 6, Performing Arts Building, main campus, Green River College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Adult auditions for Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co.’s upcoming production. For ages 16 and above. Informal, read-through type group audition. A song from the show will be provided and no advance preparation is necessary. Community actors with strong singing and dancing skills are encouraged to attend. Comfortable shoes and clothes for movement are recommended. Rehearsals are every Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9:30 p.m. beginning April 11, with performances June 23, 24, 30 and July 1. Children’s roles will be cast by invitation from Heavier Than Air Musical Theatre Camp participants. For more information, visit heavierthanair.com.
Poetry
Poetry at the Rainbow Café: 7-9 p.m. first Monday of the month, at the café, 112 E. Main St. Coffee and conversation follow readings. It is an open mic opportunity. The public is invited.
Music
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra: Taylor Creek Church, 21110 244th Ave. SE, Maple Valley. MVYSO boasts a playing group for every level, from beginning strings to string ensemble. For more information, call 425-358-1640 or visit www.mvyso.org.
Rainier Youth Choirs: RYC has four leveled groups based on age and ability (grades 2 through 14). Call 253-315-3125 to schedule an audition. For more information, visit www.rainieryouthchoirs.org.
Museums
WHITE RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM
Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and the first Thursday 6-8 p.m. Regular admission is $5 adults, $2 seniors and children. Children 2 years of age or younger are free. Free admission on the first Thursday and third Sunday of the month. For more information, visit www.wrvmuseum.org or call 253-288-7439.
Exhibit
Women at Work, Uniforms & Work Wear, 1910 to 2010: Jan. 18-June 18. Professional women of the early and mid-1900s followed dreams and necessity to pursue careers and work that was often outside the norm – and that came with a price. Held to different standards, which are especially easy to see in dress, women usually obliged and persevered. The foundation of the exhibit is the collection of Alice and Steve Miller who have assembled hundreds of women’s historic military and nursing uniforms – complete from shoes to hats. Eight of the sixteen ensembles on display are on loan from their collection. Exhibit supported by 4Culture.
Exhibit programs
Guest curator-led tours: 1 and 2 p.m. June 10. Tours included with regular museum admission or membership. No registration required but space is limited.
Women’s Suffrage Cookbook Program: 1-2 p.m. May 6. $10 per person; pre-registration required.
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.
