Events

Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the Web site: www.auburntourism.com.

Emerald Downs: 89-race date meet, the 15th at Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Racing on Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. First post is 6 p.m., Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For information, visit www.emeralddowns.com.

Emerald Downs Mile Week: Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. • 11 a.m., Aug. 21: 10th annual Run the Mile, Saturday. A rare opportunity to run or walk around the track. Run raises funds and awareness for the Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, which helps children and adults with disabilities through the use of the horse in therapy. • 1:30-3 p.m., Aug. 21: Eddie Delahoussaye autograph session. •10 a.m.-noon, Aug. 22: Railbird Rally. The biggest tailgate party of the year. • 75th Longacres Mile: $250,000, Grade III race. For information, visit www.emeralddowns.com.

Auburn International Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays, through Sept. 26, Auburn Station Plaza, 23 A St. SW. Opening for its second season. More than 35 vendors offering a variety of fresh locally grown farmed based foods, hand-crafted items and concession stands that are restaurant based but feature a home-cooked taste. The weekly market also will include free performances, guest chef with farm fresh ingredients, children’s activities from face painting to hands on activities to storytelling. The market also will have classes on health, nutrition, and gardening. To volunteer and to participate, visit www.auburnfarmersmarket.com.

Auburn Good Ol’ Days: Aug. 13-15, downtown Auburn, in and around Main and Division streets. Lineup includes a parade, street dance, continuous entertainment stages, food booths, crafts, antique car shows, antique train displays and more. For more details, visit www.auburngoodoldays.com.

“A Shindig at the Farm” Summer BBQ at Mosby’s Farmstand: 1-4 p.m., Aug. 14, 12747-B SE Green Valley Road, off Highway 18, Auburn. Live music 1-4 p.m. Biggest squash contest. For more information, visit www.mosbyfarm.com.

Auburn Rotary Pancake Breakfast: 7-11 a.m., Aug. 14-15 (during Good Ol’ Days), Pancake Alley. $5 per child, adult and seniors. For more information, contact Donnie Berry at 253-833-8885 or e-mail at donnieberry@msn.com.

Jelly Belly Tour Bus: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 22, Top Food & Drug, 1406 Lake Tapps Parkway E., Auburn. Public invited to taste favorites. Jelly Belly representatives will answer questions while offering fun and prizes for children. For more information, call 253-876-1700 or visit or more information, visit www.Top-Foods.com.

Lecture: 2-3 p.m., Aug. 26, Wesley Homes Lea Hill, 32049 109th Place SE, Auburn. Soldiers in Petticoats: The Struggles of The Suffragettes, presented by Wesley Homes and Tames Alan. Free lecture. Please RSVP to reserve your seat at 253-876-6058.

Auburn Gateway School open house: 6-8 p.m., Aug. 26, 410 H St. NE (in Messiah Lutheran Church). Free bouncy house, popcorn and fun. Come meet the teachers, view the classrooms and connect with Gateway families. Public is invited.

The Puyallup Fair: Sept. 10-26, Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW. Hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday); 10 a.m.-11 p.m. (Friday-Saturday). Admission: Adults $11; students (6-18) $9; seniors (62 and older $9; 5 and under free. Discount tickets will be available beginning Aug. 24, while supplies last, at Safeway, Columbia Bank and Fred Meyer in Pierce and South King Counties. For more information: 253-841-5045, info@thefair.com, www.thefair.com.

Benefits

St. Matthew/San Mateo Rummage Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 12-13; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 14, 123 L St. NE, Auburn, For more information, call 253-833-0890.

Hats and Heels, A Shopping Event and Night at the Races: 5 p.m., Aug. 13, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn, The afternoon for the ladies includes admission to the races, access to the shopping event in the Emerald Room, hors d’oeuvres, a glass of wine, a racing program and tip sheet. Ladies are encouraged to dress in their finest racing attire. Tickets: $30 and must be purchased in advance. Ten percent of sales will benefit the Children’s Therapy Center. To purchase tickets, call 253-288-7700 or visit www.emeralddownshatsandheels.com/. Tickets also can be purchased in-person at Emerald Downs. Visit www.emeralddowns.com for more information.

“Colby’s Ride”: 9:30 a.m., Aug. 14. Fundraiser for Colby Thompson, a victim of Shaken Baby Syndrome. The motorcycle ride will begin at Eagle Leather, located at 10222 S. Tacoma Way, Lakewood, and will end at Rock the Dock Pub and Grill at 535 Dock St., Tacoma. Proceeds from the motorcycle ride will benefit the Thompson family, of Pacific. Ten percent of the proceeds donated will go to the Seattle Children’s Hospital. Supporters can join riders at Rock the Dock for raffles, silent auction, music and benefit dinner. Monetary donations can be made to “The Baby Colby Fund” at any Columbia Bank Branch. For more information, e-mail Tara Mitchell at tara@sbssupportnetwork.com.

Seventh annual Shoes for Puppies charity horseshoe tournament: 2 p.m. Aug. 14, South Seattle Saddle Club, 22740 SE 228th St. in Maple Valley. Fundraiser includes Saturday evening barbecue, activities for children, a rock band for dancing and free camping at the Saddle Club for all participants. Entry: $50 per team. Entry forms available at all union halls operated by Machinists Union District Lodge 751 in Puget Sound, including the Auburn Hall, at 201 A St. SW, and the Renton Hall, at 233 Burnett Ave. N. Entry forms also can be obtained by calling the Machinists’ Seattle Hall at 206-763-1300. The day-long event is sponsored by Machinists Local 751-E, and is a fundraiser for Guide Dogs of America.

Foods & Funds for Auburn Food Bank: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 18. Bring in three nonperishable food items and receive a $5 gift certificate to My Spot at The Station, located at the Transit Center in Auburn, 110 2nd St. SW. For every food bank lunch special sold, $1.50 will go to the food bank.

Barbers Against Hunger: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Aug. 21, Auburn Valley Barber Shop, 316 E. Main St., and Salon Edwards, 29100 Pacific Highway S, Suite 6. Third annual food and clothing drive. Accepting new/used clothing and non-perishable food items. Proceeds to benefit the Multi-Service Center of Federal Way, Auburn Food Bank and Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission.

APOA Golf Tournament: Aug. 21, Washington National Golf Course, 14330 SE Husky Way, Auburn. Four-player scramble event, one of the region’s largest law enforcement tournaments. Entry: $115 per person and includes golf, cart, box lunch, dinner with non-alcoholic beverages. Sponsors can make a tax deductible donation of money or items for a silent auction. There will be individual contests, team awards, a silent auction, a raffle and a few surprises that are certain to keep you on your toes. The APOA supports programs for Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, Auburn Food Bank, Auburn Youth Resources, Boy Scouts of America and Special Olympics of Washington with funds raised from this tournament as well as other fundraisers throughout the year. The APOA is recognized as one of the top fundraising agencies in the state of Washington. For more information on sponsoring or playing in the tournament contact APOA secretary Jamie Heslin at jheslin@auburnwa.gov.

Unions, Pacific Raceways fundraising event for Guide Dogs of America: Aug. 20-22, Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave. SE, Kent. Tickets $5, with all proceeds going to the Guide Dogs group. The event is being sponsored by Machinists Union District Lodge 751, and tickets are on sale at all District 751 union halls around Puget Sound, including the Auburn Hall, at 201 A. St. SW. The $5 tickets cover admission on Aug. 20 and 22. However, on Aug. 21, there will be a $10 surcharge for everyone 15 and older. That day is part of Pacific Raceway’s 50th anniversary celebration, and the racetrack is planning a special day of events, including an extra 32-Funny Car competition, and evening racing with pro-modified and alcohol-fueled dragsters, leading up to a fireworks show at night.

Auburn Rotary Golf Tournament: 1:30 p.m., Sept. 10, Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE. Scramble format. Cost: $125 per player, includes dinner. Event benefits children’s charities. Register online to sponsor or to enter a foursome by going to www.auburnrotary.org.

Hops & Crops Harvest Festival: 1-6 p.m., Sept. 25, Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road, Auburn. Local breweries and musicians participate in benefit for the restoration and conservation of the farm, a Historic Landmark. General admission: $5 for 13 and over; kids under 13 are free with an accompanying adult. Sampler admission for ages 21 and over is $10 and includes a commemorative cup and three taster tokens. Cups are limited to the first 1,500 sampler admissions. Live music from Grand Hallway, singer Kelli Schaefer and folk band Big Sur. For more information, visit www.wrvmuseum.org/hopsandcrops.html or call the White River Valley Museum at 253-288-7433.

Classes

Healthy Cooking: Demonstrations, Outpatient Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services, Medical Gym, 701 M St., Suite 102, Auburn. Events: • 5 p.m., Sept. 8, cooking will lower cholesteraol, a demo. • 5 p.m., Sept. 14, On the Edge of Diabetes (eight-week diabetes prevention program). $5 food donation requested. For more information, contact Kirsten at 253-833-8766.

CERT courses: • 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Aug. 17-19, (3-day course), Auburn Emergency Operations Center, third floor, One Main Street Professional Plaza, 1 E. Main St., Auburn. • 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Oct. 5 and ending Nov. 9 (6-week course). The course includes two Saturday drills: Oct. 23 and Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The City of Auburn Emergency Management Office, in conjunction with the White River Valley Citizen Corps Council, is providing area residents with two opportunities to complete Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. The training is being offered at no cost to community members but participants must pre-register. For more information or to register please call 253-876-1925 or e-mail emergencyprep@auburnwa.gov. Applications also are available online at www.auburnwa.gov/disaster.

Ford Driving Skills for Life: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Aug. 18-19, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Session 1: 8 a.m. to noon; Session 2: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students attend one of the four sessions. Teens will drive specially equipped vehicles on closed road courses under the supervision of professional instructors, improving their skills in the four key areas that contribute to more than 60 percent of teen crashes and fatalities: hazard recognition (distractions), vehicle handling and speed/space management. The specially equipped course and vehicles allow teen drivers to experience potentially threatening situations in a controlled, safe environment. Open to more than 400 teens ages 15 -19 in the Seattle/ Tacoma area who have a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit. Parents and educators are encouraged to participate as well. Presented by the Ford Motor Company Fund, Washington Traffic Safety Commission, and Governors Highway Safety Association. Register online at www.drivingskillsforlife.com. Space is limited. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Women’s self-defense seminar: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Aug. 28, Karate Northwest, 2109 Auburn Way N. Learn how to recognize and avoid dangerous situations and be given invaluable skills in dealing with violent physical confrontation. $30 donations, with all proceeds going to the Auburn Food Bank to assist women and children in abusive living environments . For more information, call 253-833-7371.

Health

Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 14-15, Auburn Good Ol’ Days, corner of Main and Auburn Avenue; 2-5:30 p.m., Aug. 19, Auburn Post Office, 11 3rd St. NW; 8 a.m.-noon, Aug. 24, Regency Auburn Rehabilitation Center, 414 17th St. SE, Auburn; 9 a.m.-noon, Aug. 25, Parametrix, 1002 15th St. SW, Auburn; 12:30-4:30 p.m., Aug. 26, Canterbury House, 502 29th St. SE, Auburn. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., Aug. 16, IBS Inc., 740 Clay St. NW; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., Sept. 7, Auburn City Hall, Council Chamber, 25 W. Main St.; 9-11:30 a.m., Sept. 8, Aero Controls, Inc., 1610 20th St. NW; 1-4 p.m., Sept. 8, Propet, 2415 W. Valley Highway N. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Auburn Valley YMCA living tobacco-free programs: Weekly support groups: • Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW (free child care provided); • Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., Auburn Regional Medical Center, 202 N Division St. Please call before your first visit to confirm room location. Contact Heidi Henson, program coordinator, at 253-223-7538 or hhenson@seattleymca.org. • Free Accelerate Your Quit! workshops: • Saturdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m.: Sept. 25, or Nov. 13, Auburn Valley YMCA, Registration required. Contact Henson, at 253-223-7538 or hhenson@seattleymca.org.

Exercise & Thrive: 12-week program includes two 90-minute classes each week. Sessions begin the week of Sept. 13. Class times vary. Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road, Auburn. Program helps cancer survivors strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve endurance in weekly exercise sessions while receiving health-and-wellness support from professional YMCA staff. The program is supported by Livestrong, which is partnering with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program and YMCA to create wellness programs for cancer survivors. Registration ranges from $25-$165, and participants receive a free 12-week YMCA membership. Contact the YMCA at exerciseandthrive@seattleymca.org or 206-344-3181 or locally in Auburn at 253-833-2770.

Second annual Poker Run/Walk: 8:30 a.m., Aug. 28, Legacy Park, 1700 First St., Enumclaw (front of the library). Presented by the Plateau Running Club. Registration opens at 8 a.m. at the park. Fee: $15 before Aug. 21, $20 day of race. Awards are for the top-five poker hands in the following age groups: 29 and under men and women, 30 and over men and women. Drawing will be held. For more information, rules and an application, visit www.plateaurc.com or call Kevin Myers at 360-802-5212. Please make checks payable to Plateau Running Club and mail to: Plateau R.C., P.O. Box 1293, Enumclaw, WA 98022.

Celebrate health! Celebrate the Plaza! Health Fair: Noon-4 p.m., Sept. 18, Capital Oncology Cancer Center, 222 2nd St. NE, Auburn, and other locations throughout the Auburn Regional Medical Center campus will be open for behind-the-scenes tours. The event introduces the new plaza building to the community and will offer health-related activities for the family.

The Best Defense Against Breast Cancer: 6 p.m., Oct. 12, Capital Oncology Cancer Center, 222 2nd St. NE, Auburn. Oncologist John Keech, DO, of Capital Oncology, will hold a public health talk on the subject, in which he will cover the facts and myths about what every woman should know about breast cancer and its treatment. To register for the talk, please call 1-800-370-8640.

Libraries

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Toddler ABC Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Sept. 13, 20, 27. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.

Tuesday Baby Bounces and Story Times: 10:05 a.m. and 11 a.m., Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Join us for bounces, stories and short playtime afterward.

Preschool ABC Story Times: 11 a.m., Sept. 13, 20, 27. Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome. Preschoolers develop pre-reading skills exploring the alphabet through stories, music and activities.

Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29. Ages 3 to 6, siblings welcome. Kids will be hopping to stories, finger plays and funny flannel board activities.

Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., Aug. 12, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime story time.

Book Buddies: 1 p.m., Aug. 17; 4 p.m., Sept. 21, 28. Teen volunteers are available to assist elementary school students in kindergarten through fourth grade with their reading.

TEENS

Etch-a-Glass: 1 p.m., Aug. 13. Ages 10 and older. Create a unique personalized design on a plain piece of glass. Bring your own plain glass, or use one of ours to design and take home with you. Program is limited to 30 participants, arrive early for a spot.

Teen Book Club: • 4:30 p.m., Aug. 17. Reading “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins. • 4:30 p.m., Sept. 21. “The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had” by Kristin Levine. The first eight people who sign up to attend will receive a free copy courtesy of the Friends of the Auburn Library.

Mockingjay Release Party: 2 p.m., Aug. 24. Ages 10 and older. Celebrate the release of the last book in the Hunger Games trilogy. Enjoy games, trivia and prizes.

Watermelon Party: 2 p.m., Aug. 31. Ages 10 and older. The party is open to anyone who turned in a Read 3, Get 1 Free form in June, July or August. Come for watermelon bowling, a seed-spitting contest, fun and snacks. Please ask for an invitation when you turn in your Read 3 form.

Game On!: 3:30 p.m., Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Play your favorite games for the Wii, Xbox 360, GameCube and PS2. Check out our new games.

Teen Writers Group: 3:30 p.m., Sept. 9. Working on a novel, short story, memoir, poetry or not even sure what you want to write? Join other teens to share your writing, gain ideas and practice your craft.

ADULTS

Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., Aug. 24, Sept. 28. The Friends support the library and programs. Join us.

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., Aug. 14, 25, Sept. 1, 4, 8, 11, 22; 7 p.m., Sept. 13. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.

Share your Love of Reading with Someone Who Cannot Visit the Library: Volunteer to select, deliver and return library materials to a shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. You must be age 18 or older and have reliable transportation. Training is provided and takes about an hour. For more information, contact Susan LaFantasie, 425-369-3235 or 877-905-2008.

Citizenship Class: 3 p.m., Aug. 14, 21, 28. Get help with the citizenship interview process.

Computer Classes: Sign up at the information desk or call 253-931-3018. • Microsoft Word Nivel 1: 7 p.m., Aug. 11; • E-mail Level 1: 7 p.m., Aug. 12; • Internet Level 1: 10 a.m., Aug. 14; • E-mail Level 2: 7 p.m., Aug. 18; • Introduction to Computers: 10 a.m., Aug. 21; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., Aug. 24; • E-mail Level 3: 7 p.m., Aug. 25; • Microsoft Word Level 1: 10 a.m., Aug. 28; • Microsoft Word Level 2: 7 p.m., Aug. 30; • Blog Basics: 7 p.m., Sept. 9; • Internet Level 2: 10 a.m., Sept. 13; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., Sept. 14; • Microsoft Publisher: 7 p.m,. Sept. 15; • Introduction to Computers: 7 p.m., Sept. 16; • Microsoft Word Level 1: 10 a.m., Sept. 18; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., Sept. 21; • Microsoft Excel Level 2: 7 p.m., Sept. 22; • Microsoft Word Level 3: 10 a.m., Sept. 25; • Internet Level 3: 7 p.m., Sept. 27.

Computer Class, One-on-One Assistance: 4 p.m., Sept. 1, 8. Do you need extra help on the computer? Are you working on a special project? A Netmaster volunteer can give you one-on-one assistance. Please call to make an appointment. Call the library, 253-931-3018. Drop-ins OK if there is free time. Check in at the Information Desk. The instructor will assist you on a KCLS computer, but cannot provide assistance with your own personal computer.

Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., Thursdays. Improve your English speaking and listening skills.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Sept. 1, 20, 22, 27, 29. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

ESOL Fall Registration: 5:30 p.m., Sept. 2. Please join us to register for the fall quarter.

Auburn Reads Book Discussion: 6:30 p.m., Aug. 31. Omnivore’s Dilemma.

Bee Keeping: Noon, Sept. 4. Paul Bryant, a Master Gardener, will give a talk based on his experiences with backyard beekeeping. Included is an overview of the state of honey bees and the latest on Colony Collapse Disorder, along with easy and effective tips for improving your garden and neighborhood health and yields by attracting all kinds of pollinators.

Auburn Reads Closing Night: 6:30 p.m., Sept. 16. Celebrate and wrap up the season of food and books.

Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., Sept. 7. Join the Auburn Library Book Discussion Group for an evening of lively conversation. Please see http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/adults/ for more information.

Auburn Author’s Group: 7 p.m., Sept. 14. Join other local writers for critique and support of your writing process.

Resume Help: 10 a.m., Sept. 15. Receive one-on-one assistance with your resume or cover letter. Beginning Aug. 21, sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253.931.3018.

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

CHILDREN

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Aug. 10. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.

Baby Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Aug. 11. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Make a Splash: Read! Join us for a special one-on-one bonding time with bounces, rhymes, stories and play time. One baby per lap, please.

Pajama Story Time: 7 p.m., Aug. 23. Ages 3 and older with adult, siblings welcome. Fun stories, music and activities before bedtime. You are welcome to attend in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed friend.

Kid’s Friday Movie Matinee: 11 a.m., Aug. 6. Ages 5 to 12, ages 8 and younger with adult. Join us for a full-length feature film.

Peg Leg Payne’s Pirate Magic Show: 7 p.m., Aug. 9. Ages 5 and older. Make a magical splash this summer as you sail the high seas on a madcap journey aboard the SS Miraculous in search of adventure, buried treasure and zany fun.

TEEN

Game On!: 3 p.m., Aug. 11, 18, 25. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube games.

ADULTS

Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 18. “Beneath a Marble Sky” by John Shors. 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.

Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:

STORY TIME

Stories and Strings: 11 a.m., Sept. 15, 22, 29. Come join us for a rockin’ good time of stories, songs and silliness.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Looking to sharpen your technology skills?:  If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779.  • Internet Level I : 2 p.m., Sept. 13. Learn how to browse the Internet, type addresses, understand basic Internet vocabulary and use search engines. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse.

Network

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 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 Monday of every month, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room (fourth floor), 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Register online through the chamber.

Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Awards Dinner: 5:30-9 p.m., Aug. 19, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Auburn. Presenting “Positive Choices To Success.” Members can register online. For more information, contact Betty Cannon at betty@auburnareawa.org.

Valley Cities Landing ribbon-cutting and community celebration: 4-7 p.m., Aug. 27, VC Landing, 2516 I St. NE, Auburn. VC Landing is a 24-unit permanent supportive housing project dedicated to serving individuals with persistent mental illness and veterans with mental illness. Community celebration featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, music, balloons and ribbon-cutting by Auburn’s Mayor Pete Lewis and many other dignitaries. Donations accepted. Please RSVP by Aug. 20th to Pam Taylor ptaylor@valleycities.org or egoretti@valleycities.org

Valley Cities educational luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 17, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S., Auburn, WA. Keynote speakers: King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg and King County Sheriff Sue Rahr. Open to the public. Donations accepted. To RSVP or for more information, e-mail Pam Taylor ptaylor@valleycities.org or egoretti@valleycities.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: 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.

• 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.

• Open Jam Session: 10-11:30 a.m., second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Jessie Powell is the organizer of the musicians, but anybody is welcome to come and play with the group.

• Wii bowling: 9:30 a. m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays.

Entertainment

“Fiddler on the Roof”: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 13, 14, 15. 2 p.m. shows on Aug. 8, 15, Thomas Jefferson High School, 4248 S. 288th St., Auburn. Presented by Rosebud Children’s Theatre Conservatory. Tickets $10 and can be ordered at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/117563.

“The Spitfire Grill”: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, Auburn Mountainview Theatre, 28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. American musical presented by The Summer Alumni Theatre Company under the direction of Paul Fouhy. Tickets: $8. Proceeds benefit the school’s drama scholarship fund.

Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria: Sept. 15-19, Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma. Show schedule: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, 16, 17, 18; 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17, 18; 1, 5 p.m., Sept. 19. Alegría is a Cirque du Soleil classic and an internationally acclaimed production, featuring a cast of 55 performers and musicians from 17 countries and showcasing breathtaking acrobatics. Tickets: adults, from $35-$70; children (12 & under), from $28-$56; military, seniors and Students, from $31.50-$63. Premium tickets: adults, $95; children (12 & under), $76; military, seniors and students, $85.50. Tickets available at www.cirquedusoleil.com/alegria or by calling 1-800-968-2737.

Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Also looking for talented musicians, singers or comedians to perform. Please contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.

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.

Sunday night jazz: 8 p.m., every Sunday, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Club Galaxy. Darren Motamedy and guests. 21-and-over. No cover. 253-939-7484, www.muckleshootcasino.com.

Summer Sounds and Cinema Series: Music and fun family movies on Fridays (7-11 p.m.) in various Auburn parks. Free. • Aug. 13, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE: Concert: Seattle School of Rock Band; featured movie: School of Rock (PG-13); • Aug. 28, Les Gove Park: Concert: One Eyed Jack; featured movie: The Blind Side (PG). For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov.

Music

Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra music camp: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 16-20; 7 p.m. Aug. 20 concert, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 23855 SE 216th St., Maple Valley. Individual fee: $10. For more information or to register for the camp, visit www.mvyso.org and click on “summer camp” in the upper right hand corner.

The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra auditions: 3-7 p.m., Aug. 25, 26, 30; 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 1, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 23855 SE 216th St., Maple Valley. The symphony boasts four orchestra programs. $10 audition fee. For more information or to register for an audition, visit www.mvyso.org or call 425-358-1640.

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 open house: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,. Aug. 28. Learn more about our program, register for classes and take advantage of the sale of dance uniform items. Visit auburnchildrensancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for more information. CDT is located at 14 B St. NE, Nos. 1 & 2, Auburn.

Auburn Dance Academy: 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100. For program information, call 253-833-1891 or visit www.AuburnDanceAcademy.com.

Reunions

Thomas Jefferson High School class of 2000: Aug. 13, Copper Falls Restaurant at Auburn Golf Course.

Auburn High School class of 1980: Aug. 20, Seattle Airport Marriott.

Mount Rainier High School class of 1965: 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Sept. 18, Fairwood Golf & Country Club, 17070 140th Ave. SE, Renton. 45th reunion. For information, please contact Phyllis Barton Parker by pone at 425-868-2803 or e-mail at parkerduo@hotmail.com.

Museums

Neely Mansion Open House: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. every Saturday through September, 12303 Auburn-Black Diamond Road, located just east of the Highway 18 Auburn-Black Diamond Road exit. Discover local history at the 1894 Victorian Classic Revival farmhouse built by a child-pioneer who crossed the Oregon Trail as a seven-year-old in 1853. The Neelys were one of Washington Territory’s – and South King County’s – earliest and most influential families. The house and grounds reflect their legacy as well as that of the ethnic tenant farmers who lived there between 1900 and the 1970s, when the Auburn High School and GRCC Drama Departments staffed haunted house tours to provide the seed money to begin restoration of the property. The Neely Mansion is a national, state and county landmark. Visit www.neelymansion.org for more information.

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: Featured exhibit: Through Nov. 7, celebrating 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Washington with “Politics and Bedcovers.” The exhibit delves into the historic and contemporary political beliefs of women articulated through quilting and textile arts. Related events: • Film screening of “Hearts and Hands: The Influence of Women and Quilts on American Society”, Aug. 14, 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. • Memory quilts lecture and slide show, Sept. 11, 1 to 3 p.m. • Beginning dye class with Martie Carroll, Sept. 18, noon to 3 p.m. • Family Day: Crazy Quilts! Oct. 9, noon to 4 p.m. 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: Aug: Good Ol’ Days Juried Exhibition; Sept. 1-30: Kristen Imig, photography; Justin Mata, digital imagery. 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. S.E. 253-931-5043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Hulan Fleming Fine Arts sale: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, now until end of September, Auburn Fine Arts Gallery, 208 E. Main St. Showing the fine arts paintings of Hulan Fleming,well known for his western paintings and seascapes. Portrait sketches by Karen Morchin, former owner of Auburn Fines Arts and Picture Framing, will be available.