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 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. First post is 6 p.m., Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Thursday racing will begin June 10 and continue through Aug. 26. For information, visit www.emeralddowns.com.

Hulan Fleming: 1-7 p.m., June 12, Auburn Fine Arts Gallery, at 1208 E. Main St. Fine arts painter Hulan Fleming to appear. It has been nearly 30 years since Fleming has demonstrated his painting techniques and displayed his works in the Auburn area. Fleming is well known for his Western paintings and seascapes. The gallery will show his art throughout June, July and August. For more information, visit www.hulanfleming.com.

Senior fishing weekend: 9 a.m., June 12-dusk, June 13, Mill Pond, 600 Oravetz Road, across from Auburn Riverside High School. Seniors 50 and over invited to fish the stocked pond. No licenses are necessary, as the event is held on Washington’s free fishing weekend. The Senior Fishing Derby will be held 9 a.m.-noon on June 12. Tackle, bait and rods will be provided for those who need it. A plaque will be awarded to the angler who catches the largest fish. During the derby there will be free hot dogs sponsored by Canterbury House and Auburn Senior Wellness Team. For more information, call the Auburn Senior Activity Center at 253-931-3016.

Auburn International Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays, June 13 – 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 Garden Club Plant Sale: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 13, parking lot of Peckenpaugh Drug Store at the corner of East Main and M Streets. Perennials, native plants, shrubs, houseplants and miscellaneous garden items will be offered at great prices. Proceeds help support improvements to the Backyard Idea Garden in Veterans Memorial Park.

Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month: 2-4 p.m., June 13, Auburn City Hall Council Chambers, 25 W. Main St. Dr. Steven Hamilton, the guest speaker, is a board-certified neurologist who has completed advanced medical training in the specialized field of neuro-ophthalmology. Patients, family, friends, and anyone interested in MG is invited and welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Community electronics recycling: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 18, 20; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 19, American Electronics Recycling Corp, South Center South Industrial park off West Valley Highway in Tukwila (18435 Olympic Ave. S., Suite B-100). Residents are welcome to recycle all TVs, PCs, laptops and monitors for free. A variety of other electronic items will be accepted, but a small disposal fee may be charged. A full list of the items can be viewed at www.aercorprecycler.com.

High school commencements: 11 a.m., June 19, Auburn Mountainview High School, Auburn Memorial Stadium, 800 Fourth St. NE; 1:30 p.m., West Auburn High School, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St., 4 p.m., Auburn Riverside High School, Auburn Memorial Stadium.

High school commencement: 4 p.m., June 20, 4 p.m. – Auburn High School, Auburn Memorial Stadium, 800 Fourth St. NE.

Battle of the Bowl IV: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., June 19, Brannan Park, 611 28th St. NE, Auburn. Skaters to compete in three age divisions (10-and-under, 11-14, 15-19). Live entertainment, vendors, prizes, T-shirts. Registration and check-in begins at 9 a.m., warmup at 11, competition at noon. $5 pre-registration, $10 on-site registration. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov.

Pacific Police Department open house: 4-7 p.m., June 23, 133 3rd Ave SE. Public is invited. Barbecue and party. For more information, contact Stephanie Shook at 253-929-1130.

KidsDay: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., June 25, Les Gove Park, 1005 12th St. SE. Free to the public. The event is specifically designed for youth in the Auburn area. The event features an entertainment stage, inflatable rides, mini golf, kids’ crafts, face painting, food vendors, more than 50 activity/information vendors and more. In addition, city officials will dedicate the new Barrier-Free Playground and sensory garden, an innovative 32,000-square-foot area placed inside the heart of the park. The event is being presented by the City of Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department, Radio Disney AM 1250, Fred Meyer and Wizards of the Coast. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov.

4th of July Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., July 4, Les Gove Park, 1005 12th St. SE, Auburn. Hometown event features a kids’ bike parade, live entertainment on two stages, eight inflatable rides, climbing wall and euro-bungy trampolines, trackless train, petting zoo and pony carousel, bingo, bocce, a car show, lazer tag, gaming stations, more than 50 craft artists, book sale, food concessions and spray park. Purchase a wristband for $5 for unlimited activities. Sales begin at 10 a.m. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov.

White River Chainsaw Carving Championships: July 9-11, Pacific City Park, 600 3rd Ave. SE, Pacific. A 12-person field will compete for cash and prizes. The championships – part of Pacific Days (4-9 p.m., July 9; 11 a.m.-9 p.m., July 10; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., July 11) – will expand to a larger area and include a supervised beer garden, featuring microbrews by Trade Route Brewing of Pacific. Admission is $1. A daily auction will be held to allow the public the chance to acquire a sculpture. For more information, go to www.whiterivercarving.com. For sponsorships, contact Mayor Richard Hildreth at Pacificmayor@aol.com or 253-261-9853.

Artrageous, Artists in Action Fair: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 7, Les Gove Park, 1005 12th St. SE, Auburn. Free. Second-annual event will feature professional artists demonstrating their techniques, sharing their enthusiasm for the arts and offering hands-on art making activities. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov.

Benefits

Pioneer Elementary School carnival: 6-8 p.m., June 12, Pioneer Elementary School, 2301 M St. SE, Auburn. Presented by the school’s PTA. Appearances by the Mariner Moose, Miss Auburn Hayley McJunkin and Cha Cha the Rainforest Cafe Frog from 6-7 p.m. Games, food vendors, raffles and prizes. Proceeds will support the PTA. For more information, contact Cassandra Coen at 253-880-2185 or cassandracoen@yahoo.com.

Pacific benefit car wash: Noon-5 p.m., June 13, Pacific Dairy Queen, 425 Ellingson Road. Raising funds for the Pacific family, whose 9-month-old baby boy is recovering from injuries. Several local elected officials will be attending. Proceeds raised or donated through Columbia Bank will go to pay the family’s bills.

Professional Ballroom & Latin Show: Steps Toward Healing: An Autism Awareness & Fundraiser Event: 6 p.m. June 12, Pacific Ballroom Dance, 1604 15th St. SW, Auburn. Featuring nationally ranked rhythm champions, F.J. and Catherine Abaya; U.S. 9 dance finalists and ballroom champions, Nathan Simler and Lecie Mcnees; PBD formation team; special performance by “4 of a Kind.” Tickets: VIP $20 if prepaid by May 31, $25 at the door. For more information, contact Therese Verzosa at 253-228-7571, theresezapata@aol.com or E.J. or Catherine Abaya at 206-769-7350, info@abayasballroom.com.

Spring rummage sale and craft fair: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., June 12, 615 15th St. SW, Auburn (school bus garage near the SuperMall). Come cover the school bus in pink ribbons as part of a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen 60-mile breast cancer walk in September. All proceeds, with the exception of the individual venders, will be donated to the cause. Raffles, snacks. Car wash from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Kendall Lindberg benefit: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., June 13, Pazzo Coffee, 3312 Auburn Way S. Derm F/X Tattoo is organizing the fundraiser, which will include a barbecue, raffle, auction and live music. Proceeds to help Kendall Lindberg and family cover her medical costs, as well as make her home and yard wheelchair accessible and convert a car to utilize hand controls. Lindberg, 15, has myelopathy, paralysis from the waist down. For more information, call 253-351-6513.

Beat the Raven 5K Fun Run/Walk: 9 a.m., June 19, Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road SE. Pre-registration: $20. Proceeds benefit the school’s cross country team and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For more information, contact coach Tim Wright at 253-804-5154 or visit the ARHS cross country Web site.

“Cruise to the Park” Car Show: 9 a.m., June 26, Les Gove Park, 800 9th St. NE, Auburn. Presented by Solid Rock Cruisers Car Club. Gates open at 9 a.m. with entry fee of non-perishable food items for cars and trucks of all eras. The show has something for everyone: contests, games, food, vendors, live music and a DJ. Show proceeds benefit several local and international charities. For more information, call 253-770-1413 or visit www.solidrockcruisers.com.

Roll Bounce: 4-7 p.m., June 26, Auburn Skate Connection, 1825 Howard Road, Auburn. Skating festival includes skate rental, spaghetti feed, exhibition of speed , jam and dance skating. $10 per person; children 4 and under are half-price. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds benefit the Auburn Speedskating Team. For more information, contact C.J. Lewis at 253-797-3376.

Dueling Out Hungry: 7 p.m., July 1, Longhorn Barbecue, 635 C St. SW, Auburn. All you can eat buffet. No host bar, door prizes, raffle. $25 per person. Proceeds to benefit the Auburn Food Bank. For more information or to order tickets, call 253-833-8925.

Volunteers

Boggy Garden planting party: 9 a.m., June 26, 138 3rd Ave. SW, Pacific. Terry Home, Inc., a boarding home for young adult survivors of traumatic brain injury, is transforming the property’s existing stormwater pond into a Boggy Garden. The soon-to-be beautiful outdoor space will serve as a serene natural vista for Terry Home residents, their visitors and Pacific community members. Terry Home is seeking community support to complete the project. Individuals interesting in supporting the project, please contact Leanne Guier at 253-921-1579 or fitterqueen@msn.com.

Classes

Free Art Demonstration – Wood Carving by Artist Greg Watson: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., June 19, Auburn Main Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. Join the Auburn Arts Co-op and Salish artist and instructor Greg Watson as he demonstrates traditional carving techniques using the adze and crooked knife. Watson also will talk about the renaissance of Salish art, and how it defines the First Nations of the Puget Sound region. Information: http://auburnartscooperative.yolasite.com/

Healthy Cooking: Classes forming at Outpatient Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services, 701 M St., Suite 102, Auburn. • June 23, Farmers market vegetables. $5 donation at the door. For more information, contact Kirsten at 253-833-8766. • 5 p.m., Wednesdays, June 23, 30, July 14, 28, Healthy Cooking for a Healthy Family. $5 food donation requested.

Auburn Wilderness Girl Scout Day Camp: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., daily, July 26-30, Auburn Game Farm Wilderness Park, 2401 Stuck River Road. For girls entering first-through-sixth grades next fall; program aides in grades 7 and up, and adult volunteers. Week-long camp includes games, songs and outdoor skills. Activities include archery, letterboxing, outdoor cooking, woodworking, First Aid and camping skills. Theme: “Take a Walk on the Wild Side.” Girls in fourth-through-sixth grades will have the opportunity to spend the night on Thursday. Cost: $95 Girl Scout campers; $35 program aides. For registered Girl Scouts, include an additional $12 for membership through Sept 30, 2010. For more information, go to www.girlscoutsww.org/calendar/AuburnWildernessDayCamp.

Health

Blood drives for Cascade Regional Blood Center: 1-5 p.m., June 13-14; 11 a.m.-3 p.m ., June 25, Seventh-day Adventist Church Camp, 5000 Auburn Way S., Auburn; 8-11 a.m., June 22, Weyerhaeuser Tech Center, 32901 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way; 8-11 a.m., June 23-24, Weyerhaeuser Corp, 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way; 5-9 p.m., June 25, Federal Way Relay for Life, 33914 19th Ave. SW, Federal Way; 9-11 a.m., June 28, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW, Auburn. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center blood drives: 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., June 11, Zones Inc., mobile in parking lot, 1102 15th St. SW, Auburn. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Washington Dental Service Foundation SmileMobile: 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m., June 21, 23, New Hope Lutheran Church, 603 3rd Ave. SE, Pacific. Providing examinations. Follow-up treatment appointments will be scheduled on a space available basis for the duration of its stay. Medicaid and sliding scale fee is accepted as reimbursement for services. The SmileMobile, a 38-foot dental clinic on wheels, is sponsored by the Washington Dental Service in partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital. The SmileMobile provides dental care to children from low- income families. Children 18 and under with limited access to dental care can be scheduled by calling New Hope Lutheran Church at 253-351-0450. The SmileMobile is staffed by a clinic manager, dentist and dental assistant, and teams of local volunteer dental professionals in each community it visits.

Journey to Freedom: 4-6 p.m., Sundays, until Aug. 1, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Health and wellness classes. Space limited. Open to non-members. Sign up by calling 253-833-2770 or online at www.auburnvalleyymca.org.

Libraries

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., June 14, 21, July 12, 19, 26. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.

Tuesday Baby Story Times: 10:30 a.m., June 22, 29*, July 13, 20, 27 (one session only). Newborn to 24 months with adult. * Story time break while staff are at schools for summer reading promotions.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., June 14, 21, July 12, 19, 26. Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome.

Spanish-English Story Times: 7 p.m., June 14, 21, 28. Ages 3-8.

Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., June 23, June 30*, July 7, 14, 21, 28. Ages 3 to 6, siblings welcome. * Story time break while staff are at schools for summer reading promotions.

Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., June 17, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime story time.

Sing Around the Sound: 12:45 p.m., June 25, Center Stage of KidsDay, Les Gove Park, with Nancy Stewart. Hop on the ferry boat and join popular musician Nancy Stewart for this sing-along concert featuring our Pacific Northwest sea life. All ages welcome.

Book Buddies: 1 p.m., July 6, 13, 20, 27. Teen volunteers are available to assist elementary school students in kindergarten through fourth grade with their reading.

Board Games Drop-In Zone: 1:30 p.m., July 7, 14, 21, 28. Ages 4 to 12, ages 8 and younger with adult. Make a Splash: Play! Come for some friendly board games and puzzles. Sponsored by the Friends of the Auburn Library.

Rodney the Shark Puppet Show: 10:30 a.m., July 8. Presented by Rowbes Puppet Productions. All ages welcome. Rodney is a shark who is afraid of everything … even his own shadow. Can he muster the courage to become a hero?

Auburn Cartoon and Drawing Club: 3:30 p.m., Juy 12, 19, 26. Ages 7 to 13. Draw, create characters, share art tips and learn from other artists!

Vamos A La Mar (Let’s Go to the Sea): 7 p.m., July 13. Presented by Marco Cortes. Ages 3 and older. Enjoy songs about the sea in this Spanish/English multicultural program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Auburn Library.

Water, Water, Water!: 2 p.m., July 19. Presented by Dan Crow. All ages welcome. Join this beloved family entertainer, recording artist and songwriter who composed and performed the title song for family classic, “The Adventures of Milo and Otis” for a splashy musical revue.

The Incredible Art of Bubble Magic: 1 p.m., July 27. Presented by Linda Severt. Ages 3 and older. Watch in wonder as this award-winning performer creates dancing caterpillars, merry-go-rounds and even square bubbles right before your eyes. Warning: You may get a teeny tiny bit wet during this performance.

TEENS

Study Zone: 4 p.m., June 17; 5 p.m., June 14; 6 p.m., June 15. Grades K-12. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors. .

Study Zone Online Now Available: 3-8 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays; 3:30-6 p.m., Sundays. Grades K-12. Join an online Study Zone classroom to get help in math, science, English and social studies from a volunteer tutor.  For more information, www.kcls.org/studyzone. At this time Study Zone Online is available only through a library computer.

Teen Book Club: 4:30 p.m., June 15. “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.” The first eight people who sign up to attend will receive a free copy courtesy of the Friends of the Auburn Library.

Read Three, Get One Free Summer Edition & Read • Flip • Win: Read three books, write three thoughtful reviews and get a prize book free. The summer also will feature a video book review contest, Read • Flip • Win! Ask at the library for details.

Iron Chef America-Patriotic Desserts: 5 p.m., July 1. Ages 10 and older. Partner with a culinary arts student to create a no-bake patriotic dessert. Your creation will be rated by our celebrity judges and winners will receive prizes.

Teen Writers Group: 3:30 p.m., July 8. Ages 12 to 18. Join other teens to share your writing, gain ideas, and practice your craft.

Teen Book Club: 4:30 p.m., July 20. Reading “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins.

Sensational Sushi: 1 p.m., July 8. Ages 10 and older. Learn how to make sushi with simple and healthy ingredients. No raw fish will be used in this program. This event will be limited to 30 participants, arrive early for a spot.

Make Waves @ Your Library Movie Screening: 1 p.m., July 15. All are welcome to come watch this recent movie about a young demigod and enjoy Greek-themed snacks.

Smoothie Making: 3 p.m., Juy 27. Ages 10 and older. Learn how to make your own smoothies out of nutritious and delicious ingredients. This event will be limited to 30 participants, so arrive early for a spot.

ADULTS

Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., June 22, July 27. The Friends support the library and programs. Join us.

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., June 12, 23, July 3, 7, 10, 14, 28; 7 p.m., June 14, July 12. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.

Annual Book Sale: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., July 4. The library will be closed for the holiday, but the side entrance to meeting room will be open.

Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., July 6.

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., June 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24. Get help with the citizenship interview process.

Computer Classes: Sign up at the information desk or call 253-931-3018. • Microsoft Excel Level 2: 10 a.m., June 15; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., June 22; • Introduction to Computers: 10 a.m., June 26; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: noon, June 26; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 10 a.m., July 3; • Internet Nivel 1: 7 p.m., July 7; • Microsoft Excel Level 2: 10 a.m., July 10; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., Juy 13; • E-mail Nivel 1: 7 p.m., July 14; • Microsoft Excel Level 3: 10 a.m., July 17; • Microsoft Word Level 2: 10 a.m., July 24; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., July 27; • Internet Level 2: 10 a.m., July 31.

Resume Help: 10 a.m., June 16, 23, 30, July 14. Receive one-on-one assistance on your resume.

Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., June 17, 24, July 8, 15, 22, 29. Improve your English speaking and listening skills.

Composting at Home: 1 p.m., July 17. Seattle Tilth will present on the benefits of adding compost to your garden.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. No class on May 31. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

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

CHILDREN

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., June 15, 22, 29. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., June 15, 22, 29. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.

Baby Story Times: 10:15 a.m., June 16, 23, 30. 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.

20,000 Volts Under the Sea: 2 p.m., June 24. Ages 3 and older. Sing, dance and laugh along with these sea stars as they rock out at the Neptune Theater in Atlantis City. This deep-sea, rock musical is filled with interactive games, zany characters and great music.

TEEN

Study Zone: 5 p.m., June 16. Grades K-12. Drop in during scheduled Study Zone hours for homework help from volunteer tutors.

Anime Club: 3 p.m., June 23. Teens in middle and high school. Watch anime videos and practice your manga drawing. Check out the library’s collection of manga material too.

Game On!: 3 p.m., June 16. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube games.

Teen Movie Afternoon: 3 p.m., June 30. Join us to watch a movie after school.

ADULTS

Algona-Pacific Page Turners, Banker to the Poor: 7:30 p.m., June 16. Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers at our monthly book group. Copies have been reserved and are available for check out at the library. 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., June 16, July 7, 14, 28. Please join us for rockin’ good time of stories, songs and silliness.

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m., July 8, 15, 29. Please join us for stories, sing-alongs and other fun activities.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Looking to sharpen your technology skills?:  If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779. 

SPECIAL CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

Kerplunk!: 10:30 a.m., June 23. Have beach party fun when you can hang-10 with some fine, flipper friends. Meet Marilyn the marvelous Manatee, go slip-slidin’ and surfin’ with Seymour the Sea Lion and dive and dance with Doris the Dolphin. Songs, celebration, puppets and more.

The Incredible Art of Bubble Magic: 11 a.m., July 21. Watch in wonder as this award-winning performer creates dancing caterpillars, merry-go-rounds and even square bubbles right before your eyes.

Network

For more information, call 253-735-7030.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.

Lea Hill Park planning effort open house: 6:30 p.m., June 15, Lea Hill Community Clubhouse, 12120 SE 319th Place, Auburn. Public is invited to attend and discuss the upcoming park planning efforts for Lea Hill Park. It is proposed that the current Lea Hill park property be used by Green River Community College for their Trades Building. The community has the opportunity to provide input into design elements for a new community park for the neighborhood. The 7-acre site is located adjacent to the north side of the current park. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov.

Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound: Now taking applications for the class of 2010-2011. Application deadline is July 9. Please contact Lynn Norman or Kathy Schneider at the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce 253-833-0700 or lynn@auburnareawa.org.

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.

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

Into the Woods: 7:30 p.m., June 10, 11, 12. Additional 2 p.m. matinee on June 12. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Presented by Auburn Community Players. An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch … who raps? They’re all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s fractured fairy tale. What begins a lively irreverent fantasy in the style of “The Princess Bride” becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children. Tickets are $15, $12 students and seniors. Tickets available through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m., June 19, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Headliner Amy Anderson and two other stand-up comedians will keep you laughing all night long. Comedy at The Ave is not recommended for children under 18 years. Tickets are $17, $15 college students. Tickets available through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Rainier Youth Choirs spring concert: 3 p.m., June 19, Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 SE 248th St. Concert showcases RYC’s three auditioned groups, Bella Voce, Colla Voce and Consonare, spanning grades four through college age youth. Repertoire for the concert includes lighter Broadway numbers, folk songs, jazz ballads, spirituals, as well as newer selections by Stroope, Ratledge, Sevier and Quick. Tickets: $12, $10 advance, $15 and $12 at the door. For tickets andmore information, visit www.RainierYouthChoirs.org.

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.

Kids Summerstage Series: Noon, Wednesdays, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. Free. • July 7: The Brian Waite Band; • July 14: Steve The Pretty Good; • July 21: The Shaver Marionettes; • July 28: Eric Herman; • Aug. 4: The Not-Its.

Summer Sounds and Cinema Series: Music and fun family movies on Fridays (7-11 p.m.) in various Auburn parks. Free. • Aug. 6, Sunset Park, 1306 69th St. SE: Concert: The Rowdy Refs Game Show; featured movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG); • 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.

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.

Open mic night: Second Friday of the month, Kona Kai Coffee Co., 124 4th Ave. S, Kent. Public invited to perform and share talent with the community. Or come and enjoy listening to the local undiscovered talent perform. The event is regularly recorded and with permission, portions are aired on local Public Access Television. 253- 859-5662.

Dance

Children’s Dance Theater: 14 B t. NE, Nos. 1, 2, Auburn. Now accepting summer enrollment. Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com to learn more about our “Alice in Wonderland” ballet camp/performance, dance classes, acting classes and more. Call 253-887-8937 or stop by the studio.

Auburn Dance Academy: 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100. For classes and other program information, call 253-833-1891, 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

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: May 5-Aug. 1: Household Lace Adds Charm to Your Place, An Exhibit of Historic Bed, Bath, Table and Kitchen Lace Textiles. Special programs scheduled. 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: June exhibit: Amy DiPlacido (fiber/ink on paper) and Di Faria (fused glass). 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.