Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the Web site: www.auburntourism.com.
King County Wastemobile: Service now is stationed at the northwest corner of the Auburn SuperMall, 1101 SuperMall Way, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday. The service will be offered on the first and third full weekends of the month. Program offers a convenient place for residents to safely dispose of oil-based paint, propane tanks, motor oil and other hazardous household waste. The 2009 schedule is posted at www.govlink.org/hazwaste/disposal/Auburn and may be obtained by calling the Household Hazards Line (206-296-4692 or 1-888-TOXIC ED (869-4233); TTY relay: 711.
Flood preparedness meetings: 10-2 p.m., Oct. 17; 2-4, Oct. 24, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 East Main St. Hosted by the City of Auburn. Sign Language Interpreters will be available at the Oct. 24 meeting. Representatives from the Army Corps of Engineers, King County Flood Control District, and the City of Auburn will be on-hand to provide information and answer questions. For more information, contact Auburn Emergency Management at 253-876-1925 or e-mail emergencyprep@auburnwa.gov.
Tacoma Fall Home & Garden Show: Oct. 15-18, (10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday; 10-4 (Sunday), Tacoma Dome. Featuring more than 400 exhibitors. Gardeners, landscapers and other home improvement professionals on hand. Show offers ideas for garden and landscaping projects with colorful display gardens from SK Landscaping, Marenakos Rock Center, JAC Landscaping and the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals. Tickets: $8 adults, $6 seniors (weekdays only 62 and older), free to children 12 and under. Discount coupons available at www.otshows.com. For more information call 253.756.2121 or visit www.otshows.com.
74th Annual Washington Open Olympic Weightlifting Championships: 10 a.m.-6 p.m ., Oct. 17, Thrush Sports Performance Center, 1627 45th St. E, Suite 102, Sumner. Competition in several weight classes and age divisions. It is free to the public.
Auburn Valley YMCA Fall Family Social: 6:30-8 p.m., Oct. 23, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Activities include a scavenger hunt, face painting, costume parade, guess the goo, caramel apple walk, trick or treat, hot cider, popcorn and a healthy snack. Families need to bring their own pumpkins for the pumpkin decorating stations. Also, there will be a photo corner so families should bring their cameras. Cost: $10 per family, free for YMCA members. Sign up by calling 253-833-2770.
Fall, winter fashion show: 2-3 p.m., Oct. 23, Auburn Goodwill Store, 1519 Auburn Way S. Festive, career and casual wear to be shown. Free to the public. Affordable prices. For more information, contact event coordinator Gloria Ramirez, or manager Ryan Donicht at 253-939-1627.
Halloween Harvest Festival: 2-5 p.m., Oct. 24, Washington Elementary School, 20 E St. NE. Free event. Games, crafts, face painting, scary cookies, cauldrons of punch, trick-or-treating, Halloween photos and more. Sponsorship options available. For tickets, call 253 288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org.
Fall residential recycling: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 24, Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road. SE. Open to all King County households. Business and commercial loads will not be accepted. Accepted items include: scrap metal, bulky wood waste, refrigerators, freezers, and household air conditioners, tires, household items, mattresses, electronic equipment, concrete, rock, asphalt, brick, sinks, and toilets. Some restrictions apply. Computers, monitors, laptops and televisions will no longer be accepted at this event. You may recycle these materials at no charge at designated E-Cycle Washington locations. Call 1-800-RECYCLE or visit www.ecyclewashington.org. For more information about this event or recycling in Auburn, contact Kathleen Edman at 253-931-3047.
Trick or Treat: 5-8 p.m., Oct. 31, SuperMall, 1101 SuperMall Way, Auburn.
Benefits
WRVM Halloween Costume Ball, Auction: 6-11 p.m., Oct. 24. Muckleshoot Casino, upstairs eastside banquet rooms, 2402 Auburn Way S. Benefiting education programs at the White River Valley Museum and Mary Olson Farm. Dance Band, “Soul’d Out”, will perform. Costumes, formal or semi formal attire appropriate. No masks allowed in casino. Raffle, food, dancing. Cost: $50 a person, tables of 8. For tickets and sponsorships, call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org.
Waddell & Reed’s Oktoberfest: 4-8 p.m., Oct. 29, The Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St., Auburn. Benefit for ACAP Child & Family Services. Free beer tasting, brats, live music, open forum for market concerns, prizes. Please R.S.V.P. no later than Oct.23. Space is limited. Call 253-474-9555 or 253-927-3808.
GriefWorks’ breakfast: 7-8:30 a.m., Oct. 30, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H. St. NE. Popular television personality Tony Ventrella will be the keynote speaker. For more information, call 253-333-9420 or visit the Website at www.GriefWorks.org.
Halloween haunted house and community event: Oct. 30-31, evening hours, 2208 A St. SE, Auburn. Sponsored by Pets N Things Plus. Admission is free. Cash and unwrapped new toy donations to benefit Toys For Tots and Northwest Harvest. 253-887-8082.
Children’s Fun Walk to Stop the Violence: 10 a.m.-noon, Oct. 31, Roegner Park, 601 Oravetz Road SE. Presented by Auburn Domestic Violence Task Force. Proceeds will be used to support victims of domestic violence. Entry fee is $10 for families. In the spirit of Halloween, event organizers encourage walkers to wear family friendly costumes, with a reminder that purple is the color for domestic violence awareness. Prizes will be awarded. Pets on leashes are welcome. For more information, contact the task force’s Shelly David at 253-931-3072, or Lora Dear at 253-661-6634, ext. 117.
45th annual Auburn Holy Family Bazaar: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 7; noon-5 p.m., Nov. 8. Parish center, Holy Family Catholic Church, 505 17th St. SE. Accepting vendors, welcoming new ones to two-day event. For information, contact Clyde Forney, vendor coordinator, 253-833- 5130, ext. 0.
Auburn Dodgeball Tournament: 6-10 p.m., Nov. 10, Auburn High School gymnasium, 800 4th St. NE. Proceeds to help defray Grad Night ticket costs for graduating seniors. 40-60 teams, 6-8 players per team, three divisions (high school, middle school, adult/open). Prizes for division winners and best dressed team award. Cost per team: $60 high school and middle school, $80 adult/open. For more information, contact fundraising chairman Gene Jackson at 253-351-8818 or e-mail gene.jackson@comcast.net.
‘Thank You’ Veterans potluck: 12:30-2 p.m., Nov. 11, Auburn Valley YMCA, Junior Achievement Building, 1610 Perimeter Road SW. The ALOHA (Active Lives for Older Healthy Adults) group is sponsoring the event, thanking Auburn community and YMCA members who are veterans. The Boy Scouts of America Color Guard will open the event followed by poetry reading, music and food. Bring a favorite dish to share and join the celebration. For more information, call Jayne Johnson 253-833-0970, ext. 7311.
Shop ‘til You Drop: 4-8 p.m., Nov. 13, Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road. The Auburn Association of Educational Office Professionals is hosting a fundraising event for its scholarships program. Two dozen confirmed vendors will be donating a share of their sales profit to the scholarship fund. For more information, call Pam at 253-931-4938 or Cris at 253-931-4990.
Christmas Bizarre/Raffles: Nov. 21, Poodle Dog Restaurant, Fie. Vendors wanted: $25 per table/space. Proceeds go to the survivors of Domestic Violence Legal Fund. Contact Jane Balmer, baker at Poodle Dog Restaurant, for details at 253-922-6161 or 253-330-6969, or Shelly David, DV legal advocate at 253-209-7922
Classes
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation: City of Auburn offers a variety of classes and programs. Fall options include preschool, youth, teen, and adult leisure programs; youth, teen, and adult athletics; fitness and wellness programs; programs designed to provide social and recreational opportunities to senior citizens and those with special needs, and other special events suitable for the entire family and community at large. New this session are a variety of art and drawing classes, stroller strides, and open gym gymnastics for kids. Additionally, the Parks, Arts & Rec has numerous facilities available for rent. Residents can register now via Auburn@Play on-line at www.auburnwa.gov , in person at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration building at 910 Ninth Street SE or by calling 253-931-3043. Reservations for all facilities must be made in person at the Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Office, 910 Ninth St SE.
Quilting classes: For beginners to intermediates. Classes starting now at the Calico Cat & Bernina Too! 201 Auburn Way N. Classes may be found on line at www.thecalicocat.com under newsletter; or come into the shop to pick up a newsletter and see samples; or call 253.939.0885 and ask to have a newsletter mailed.
Health
Blood drives for Cascade Regional Blood Center: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 17, GWTA (Hinshaw’s), 1611 W. Valley Highway S., Auburn; 11 a.m.-3 p.m, Oct. 26, Van Siclen, Stock & Firkins-Attorney, 721 45th St. NE, Auburn; 5-7 p.m., Oct. 31, The Commons Halloween Festival, 1928 S. Commons. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net.
Puget Sound Blood Center blood drives: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 28, Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St.; 8 a.m.-2 p.m, Oct. 29, Auburn High School, 800 4th St. NE; 1-7 p.m., Nov. 2, Messiah Lutheran Church, gathering hall, 805 4th St. NE, Auburn; 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Nov. 3, Jefferson High School, 4248 S. 288th St.; noon-2:30 p.m., Nov. 4, Aero Controls, Inc., 1610 20th St. NW, Auburn; 1-7 p.m., Nov. 9, LDS Auburn, 625 M St. NE; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 12, Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 13, Zones, Inc., 1102 15th St. SW, Auburn; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 18, Green River Community College, Glacier Room, Lindbloom Student Center, 12401 SE 320th St. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.
Virginia Mason Fall Health Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m ., Oct. 24, Virginia Mason Federal Way, 33501 First Way S., Federal Way.Learn how to stay healthy this flu season and get blood pressure and vision checks for free. Seasonal flu shots also are available. Games and activities for the kids. The event includes presentations and information from clinic professionals on topics such as: staying healthy during the flu season; headaches; diabetes; childhood obesity and nutrition and fitness information for kids; foot and ankle care and menopause. Cost: Free. Seasonal flu shots may be billed to insurance or paid out-of-pocket. Attendees are encouraged to bring needed food items such as peanut butter, tuna, baby formula and hygiene items. (Donation not required.) For more information, call 253-838-2400.
Corestar Pilates: 205 E Main St., Suite B, Auburn. Pilates, yoga and Zumba classes now being offered for adults and teens. Registration for October classes available now. To register visit www.corestarpilates.com or call 206-914-0112 for more info.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S., Auburn. 253-931-3018. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5,12, 19. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime story time.
Toddler ABC Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 9,23, 30. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.
Preschool ABC Story Times: 11 a.m., Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 9, 23, 30. Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome. Explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.
Tuesday Baby Tales and Bounces Story Times: 10:05 a.m., (repeated at 11 a.m.) Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 17, 24. Newborn to 24 months with adult.
Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18, 25. Ages 3 to 6
Hallo-Wee!: 10:45 a.m., Oct. 30. Newborn to age 8. Wear your costumes and join us for a short spooky Story Time, followed by a parade and treats in the library.
Dia de Los Muertos /Day of the Dead Holiday: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 2. Los Flacos will perform a mix of traditional music from Mexico and South America.
Primavera Cuentos en Espanol e Ingles: 7 p.m., Nov. 9, 16, 30. Story times in Spanish and English
Singing Thanksgiving: 11 a.m., Nov. 16. Ages 7 and younger. Harmonica Pocket presents a new 45-minute program with props, dances, finger plays, and zany skits.
Book Club Party for Kids: 4 p.m., Nov. 27. Join us for a friendly discussion of the newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Dog Days.
TEENS
Anime/Manga Club: 4 p.m., Nov. 2. Bring your favorite or new anime and manga to discuss, watch movies, practice drawing in the manga style and munch on snacks.
SAT Prep Classes: 1 p.m., Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1. Presented by Sandweiss Test Prep. Five sessions will get you started to prepare for the SAT. Receive a copy of the official SAT study guide and information about KCLS resources. Participants must attend all five sessions. Registration begins Sept. 1 and is limited. Sign up online or at the Information Desk.
Far-Out Films: 2 p.m., Oct. 17. Kick off Teen Read Week with new and classic sci-fi movies. This year’s theme is Read Beyond Reality. Enjoy snacks and win prizes. Movies will be rated PG or PG-13. Ask at the Information Desk for titles.
Monster Makeup: 3:30 p.m., Oct. 19. Forget masks. A makeup artist from the KUBE 93 Haunted House will show you how to transform yourself into a vampire, zombie, witch and more.
Teen Book Club Welcomes Richelle Mead: 4:30 p.m., Oct. 20. Join us for a visit with the author of the popular Vampire Academy series. Plus, win a free copy of her newest book, Blood Promise. Check out http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/teens for more information.
Teen Book Club Reads Coraline: 4:30 p.m., Nov. 17. http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/teens
Digital Design Lab: 3 p.m., Oct. 21, 28. Come learn about digital design.
Urban Legends and Pizza: 2 p.m., Oct. 30. Join us to tell and share scary stories. Pizza will be provided.
Study Zone: 3 p.m., Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 6 p.m., Nov. 3, 4, 10, 17, 18, 24; 4 p.m., Nov. 5, 12, 19. No tutors available at your library today? Grades K-12. Visit www.kcls.org/studyzone for tutoring schedules.
Cosplay Basics: 4 p.m., Nov. 9. Learn how to create your own costume from Melissa Quinn, who has judged several of Sakura Con’s masquerades.
Graphics, College Series for Students & Parents: • 7 p.m., Nov. 5, Navigating the Financial Aid Maze. A former assistant director of student financial aid will share tips on budgeting during college, tracking your student loan information and working with your financial aid. • 7 p.m., Nov. 12, Finding Money for College. A representative from the College Planning Network will provide a complete review of the college financial aid process, including how students identify and apply for all types of grants, scholarships, work study and student loans. • 7 p.m., Nov. 19, Write to Win. Hear from a real college administrator what it takes to write successful college entrance essays and submit application packages that work.
TEENS & ADULTS
Where Do I Start?: 3:30 p.m., Nov. 3. Bring the first pages of your NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) novel, or any work in progress to this workshop and take a break from your frantic efforts to reach the end and consider the beginning. Ann Gonzalez wrote her debut novel, Running for My Life, during NaNoWriMo 2007.
Writing Group: 3:30 p.m., Nov. 4, 10, 18, 24. Interested in participating in National Novel Writing Month but not sure how to get started? Join us.
ADULTS
Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., Oct. 24, 28; 7 p.m., Sept. 14, Oct. 12. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class: 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 19, 21, 26, 28. Presented by Green River Community College. A formal class to learn English.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Monday and Wednesdays.
Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this free English conversation group.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., Oct. 27, Nov. 24. The Friends support the library and programs. Join us.
Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 3 p.m., Nov. 3. http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/adults/
Readers to Eaters: 10:30 a.m., Oct. 17. A Celebration of Fall Harvest. Learn about some of the wonderful fall harvest in the Puget Sound region presented by Master Gardeners or by local chefs and farmers.
Things That Go Bump in the Night: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 27. Join members of A.P.A.R.T. (Auburn Paranormal Activities Research Team) as they explain the ins and outs of ghost hunting.
Meet the Author: 7 p.m., Oct. 29. Bree Loewen, “Pickets and Dead Men: Seasons on Rainier.” Being a climbing ranger on Mount Rainier proved to be a life-altering experience for Bree Loewen. As one of a handful of women on staff, she fought to prove herself among the men in the field, while dealing with the public and a mountain that shows no mercy.
South King County Genealogical Society Assistance: 1 p.m., Nov. 4, 7, 14, 18; 7 p.m., Nov. 9.
Computer Classes: Sign up at the information desk or call 253-931-3018. • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., Oct. 27; • Microsoft Excel Level 2: 10 a.m., Oct. 29; • E-mail basics: 12:30 p.m., Oct. 29; • Internet Level 2: 10 a.m., Nov. 5; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., Nov. 10; • Introduction to computers: 10 a.m., Nov. 14; • Microsoft World Level 1: 12:30 p.m., Nov. 14; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., Nov. 19; • Powerful Microsoft PowerPoint presensations: 1 p.m., Nov. 21.
Supersones Concert: 2:30 p.m., Nov. 7. Listen to a rich musical tradition that inspired modern Salsa.
STARS Workshop, “Why Can’t You Behave?” Handling Misbehavior: 10 a.m., Nov. 14. Learn ways to set effective limits, deal with adult-child control issues and use positive techniques. Provides 2 hours STARS credit in Child Guidance.
Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
KIDS
Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Oct. 20, Nov. 10, 17, 24. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.
Baby Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 18, 25. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Join us for a special one-on-one bonding time with bounces, rhymes, stories and play time. One baby per lap, please.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Oct. 20, Nov. 10, 17, 24. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.
Cuentos en Espanol: 11 a.m., Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13. Cuentos, rimas, franelografo, y mas diversion para la familia.
Spanish Story Time: 11 a.m., Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13. Stories, rhymes, flannel boards and fun for families.
TEENS
Teen Anime Club: 3 p.m., Oct. 21, Nov. 18. Teens in middle and high school. Come watch anime videos and practice your manga drawing. Check out the library’s collection of manga material, too.
Game On!: 3 p.m., Nov. 4. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube games.
Teen Movie Afternoon: 3 p.m., Nov. 25. Teens- Join us to watch a movie after school.
Study Zone (K-12): 3:30 p.m., Nov. 18. Grades K-12. Drop in during scheduled hours for homework help from volunteer tutors.
ADULTS
Alpac Book Club: • 7:30 p.m., Oct. 21. Please join us to discuss The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Copies of this book have been reserved for participants and are available for check out at the library. • 7:30 p.m., Nov. 18. Please join us to discuss The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. Copies of this book have been reserved for participants and are available for check out at the library.
Folksongs, Finger Plays, Felt Boards and Fun: 11 a.m., Oct. 31. This workshop uses singing, poetry, stories, sign language, learning props and rhythm activities to teach ways to incorporate music into early childhood curriculum while supporting language development, literacy and social skills. Provides 2.5 hours STARS credit in Curriculum Development. Registration required.
Algona-Pacific Friends of the Library Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 21, Nov. 18. The Friends support the library’s programs and activities. Join us.
Long Term Care Seminar: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Nov. 9. Plan now to financially afford future long-term care needs. No-cost, no-obligation education seminar and insurance sales presentation by Anne Gannom of COUNTRY® Financial. Call for information or seat reservation. 360-802-5504
Art in the National Parks: 11 a.m., Nov. 21. Ages 8 to adult. Learn how to keep journals and sketch outdoors. Use simple sketching tools like water soluble pens/pencils and small watercolor kits. Registration required.
Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road S.E., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
Computer Classes: Looking to sharpen your technology skills? If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779. • Databases: 10 a.m., Oct. 22.
STORY TIMES
Stories and Strings: 11 a.m., Oct. 21, 28. Please join us for stories, sing-alongs and other fun activities.
GAMING
Gaming Zone: 3 p.m., Oct. 20, 27. Board games. Puzzles. Wii. Come on down and have fun playing a variety of games. Challenge your friends.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
EARLY LITERACY FIESTAS
Early Literacy Party in Spanish: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 27. For Spanish-speaking families with children, newborn to age 5. Eight series of FREE workshops. Families learn about Early Literacy and how to prepare their children for Kindergarten.
Network
Is a Career in Teaching or Counseling for You?: 7 p.m., Nov. 10, Howarth Hall, Room 212, University of Puget Sound, 1500 N. Warner, Tacoma. Free and open to the public. For more details, visit http://www.pugetsound.edu/x31198.xml. For directions and a map of the campus, visit www.ups.edu/directions.xml
Fierce Job-Hunting Workshops: 3:30-5 p.m., every Thursday, White River Museum, 918 H Street SE, Auburn. Get free help finding a job, provided by JobBait.com and sponsored by the City of Auburn. Get more detail at http://jobbait.com/a/auburn-workshops.htm.
Auburn Chamber Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., held on the fourth Wednesday of every other month. $5. Bring-your-own-brown-bag lunch, beverages will be provided. Sponsored by Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Board Room, 108 S. Division, Suite B. 253-833-0700.
Auburn Chamber “Connecting for Success” Networking Breakfast: 8-9 a.m. the second 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.
Marketplace Ministries Networking Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Presented by River of Life Fellowship Church. Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Copper Falls Restaurant at the Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE, Auburn. www.mpmlive.org.
Seniors
Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. S.E. 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: Noon Mondays-Fridays. Registration for lunch begins at 11 a.m. Choose from soup and sandwich or the main meal menu. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and older; $5.75 for those younger than 60.
• Movie screenings: 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Refreshments provided. Cost: Free.
• Monday Supper Club: 5-6 p.m. the third Monday of the month. Cost: $5; registration required.
• Meals on Wheels: Senior Services’ Meals on Wheels program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information call the Auburn Senior Center at 253-931-3016.
• Wellness Fair: 9:30 a.m.-noon, Oct. 29. Free. The Auburn Senior Wellness team has planned a day of health screenings, informational booths, and a delicious lunch with entertainment from “The Rangers.” Lunch will be served between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm with a fee of $3. Entertainment is from 12-12:40 p.m. Brought to you by Auburn Senior Wellness Team.
• Enhance Wellness Program: Registered nurse and social worker are on-site to help individuals work towards their own health and wellness goals. Call for details.
Theater
Sleeping Beauty: 2 p.m., Oct. 10-11, Auburn Avenue Theater, Produced by Auburn Parks & Rec. Theatre Camp and presented by Avenue Kids. All Tickets $6 and are available through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, e-mail auburnave@auburnwa.gov , or in person at 910 Ninth St. SE, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tingstad & Rumble Holiday Concert, Live at the Ave: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 21. Northwest favorites Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumble return to the Ave with their holiday concert, and are joined by their bassist as well. Tickets: $17 regular, $15 student/ senior discount. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Music
Battle of the Bands: 7-9:30 p.m., Oct. 17, Highline Community College/CWU Student Union Building, 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. Bands include Disregarded Entity, Terminal Liability and CH3, with a special appearance by Afraid of Figs. Cost: $20 donation provides appetizers, punch, voting and door prize ticket. www.wscpa.org or 253-520-0333.
Calling all musicians: The Auburn Senior Activity Center will be hosting jam sessions for musicians on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Musicians who play acoustic and electric instruments are invited to play. Jam sessions will be conducted from 10-11:30 a.m. at the center, 808 9th St. SE. For more information, please call 253 931-3016.
That 80’s Show: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., every Tuesday, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Club Galaxy, 21-and-over. No cover. 253-939-7484, www.muckleshootcasino.com.
Comedy
Steve White, Live at the Ave: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 17, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Unpredictability and liveliness are to be expected of any showcase headlined by Steve White. His loud voice and vibrant personality assail crowds and dare them to keep up with his up-tempo style. Tickets: $17, $15 student-senior discount. No one under 18 years old will be admitted. Order by calling 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
30th annual Seattle International Comedy Competition, Live at the Ave: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 6. Part of the first-round competitions, featuring 16 comics performing five minutes each. Tickets: $19 regular, $17 students, seniors. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Nightlife
Baker Street Books: 7-10 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131. All events are free, no cover.
The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.
Dance
Children’s Dance Theater: 14 B St. NE, Nos. 1 , 2, Auburn. Theater still has openings in a few of its classes. Dance classes beginning for children ages 2 and up in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and musical theatre. Adult classes in Zumba and tap also are offered. Register before Oct. 31 to be included in the Nutcracker performance. Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for more information.
Ballroom dance: 2-4 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 S. 352nd St., Auburn. 253-874-4270.
Creative Dance Movement: 10 a.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Dance movement class for ages 3-5. Ballet classes for older children available 4-5 p.m and 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost: $25 per month. Black Diamond Gym, 25511 Lawson St. 360-886-1011.
Museums
Black Diamond Historical Society Museum: Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 32627 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2142, museum@blackdiamondmuseum.org or www.blackdiamondmuseum.org.
White River Valley Museum: Exhibits: Aug. 12-Nov. 8, Suffer for Beauty: A Revealing Look at Women’s History through Undergarments. Visitors to this exhibit will learn about women’s history through a review of underwear styles. The exhibit displays women’s undergarments and beauty aides by era: bustles and corsets of 1880 to1900, less binding clothes of the progressive era 1900 to 1920, the restricting fashions as 1914-15 backlash, the freeing 1920s, the economical 1930s, wartime masculine years of the 1940s, and finally the ‘New Look’ from 1947-50s. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission: $1-$2; free on Wednesdays. 918 H St. S.E., Auburn. 253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: 25 W. Main St. Maylee Noah and Stan Raucher’s black and white photographs will be on display at the City Hall Gallery from Oct. 1-30. These candid street photographs and posed documentary-style portraits explore how people live and interact with their surroundings and environment. 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. S.E. 253-931-5043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.
“Poetry on Posters” Striped Water Poets: Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Admission: Free. Pacific City Hall, 100 Third Ave. SE. 253-735-1751
