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.
25th annual Green River Cleanup: 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., May 1, Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, 32101 Kanaskat-Cumberland Road, Ravensdale, located 11 miles northeast of Enumclaw. Join Washington Recreational River Runners, Friends of the Green, Middle Green River Coalition and others for a day of cleaning up the river. On-the-ground cleanup scheduled for various places along the 12-mile long gorge. Day filled with activities, including rafting and kayaking, sightseeing, mountain bike riding, barbecue and entertainment. For more information, contact www.mgrc.org/Greenrivercleanup2010/index.html or e-mail mgrc@mgrc.org.
Chinook District of Garden Clubs meeting/luncheon: 10 a.m., May 5, Grace Lutheran Church, 22975 – 24th Ave. S., Des Moines. The district consists of 12 South King County garden clubs. Horticulture program features Deb Bronken (master gardener) on “Annuals, Biennials and Perennials.” A container garden auction with be held with proceeds going to the scholarship fund. For reservations, call 425-255-6236. To learn more about a garden club in your area, call 253-862-8772.
National Day of Prayer: Noon-1 p.m., May 6, Auburn City Hall plaza, 25 W. Main St. Public is invited. Auburn to observe 59th annual National Day of Prayer. A proclamation from Mayor Pete Lewis will herald the landmark day. Eleven Auburn pastors will lead a public prayer event. For more information, contact coordinator Marjorie Gordon at 253-735-1087 or visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org.
Legendary mountaineer Dee Molenaar: 1 p.m. May 6, Wesley Homes Lea Hill Campus, 32049 109th Place SE, Auburn. Legendary mountaineer, author, artist will share his life experiences and present, “A Neonphyte’s Guide on Mount Rainier”, a slide and storytelling presentation. Please RSVP at 253-876-6000. For more information, visit www.wesleyblog.org.
Clean Sweep: 7:30 a.m., May 8, City Hall, 25 W. Main St. The community-wide volunteer effort focuses on major cleanup and beautification efforts in downtown Auburn and in other areas throughout the city. Volunteers needed. For more information, call 253-931-3043, e-mail jbrewer@auburnwa.gov or visit www.auburnwa.gov.
Lake Tapps milfoil public meeting: 6-8 p.m., May 11, North Tapps Middle School, 20029 12th St. E., Lake Tapps. Second in a series of three public meetings Cascade Water Alliance is holding to discuss strategies to eradicate milfoil in Lake Tapps. The Lake Tapps milfoil eradication plan is now nearly complete. On May 11, Cascade and Tetra Tech will share specifics of the plan with the community, answer questions and take public comment. They also will provide an update on the milfoil mapping in the lake. Questions and comments about milfoil in Lake Tapps also can be sent to Jon Shimada, capital projects director, at contact@cascadewater.org, or 1-877-299-0930.
Auburn Reads: 6-8 p.m. May 13, Auburn Public Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. Open to the public. Kickoff event for citywide reading initiative, Auburn Reads, which will run from May to September. The program is a joint partnership among the Auburn Public Library, Auburn International Farmers Market, and Readers to Eaters, an organization that promotes food literacy. Starting May 13, the entire city will read one book, the New York Times best-selling “Omnivore’s Dilemma” and its children’s edition, “Omnivore’s Dilemma for Kids”, written by Michael Pollan. Everyone in Auburn is encouraged to read this book and share their thoughts at discussion groups held at the farmers market and Auburn Public Library. In addition, there will be nutrition and gardening workshops, film showings, cooking demonstrations and related events to increase the community’s understanding of what it eats while highlighting Auburn’s rich farm history. Copies of the book will be available for checkout or purchase.
American Cancer Society Relay For Life: 6 p.m., May 14-noon, May 15, Auburn Memorial Field, across from Auburn High School, 801 Fourth St. NE. Start or join a team. For assistance, visit contact auburnrelay@comcast.net.
Spring Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., May 15, Auburn Mountainview High School, 28900 124th Ave. SE , Auburn. Hosted by Auburn Mountainview High School Booster Club. No admission charge. For more information, call Terri at 253-217-0237 or Michelle at 253-288-1812.
Driver’s Edge: 8 a.m., 1 p.m. sessions, May 15-16, Emerald Downs, parking area. Free training for young drivers in an effort to combat the unacceptably high number of teen-related auto collisions and driving fatalities. Taught by driving professionals, the program combines behind the wheel and classroom experiences designed to alter young driver attitudes and behavior. Exercises include expert instruction on skid control, evasive lane changing, panic braking and combating unexpected situations. A total of 400 young drivers (plus their parents) will have the opportunity to attend. Spaces are available for young drivers age 21or younger with a valid driver’s license or permit. To register, please visit www.driversedge.org or call 702-896-6482.
‘In A Time Before Slaughter’: 7:30-9 p.m., May 21, White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. SE, Auburn. Poet Paul Nelson will read from his book. Cost to attend is free with regular museum admission ($2 adults, $1 seniors/children). Books will be available for purchase. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information.
Petpalooza: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 22, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE. Free to the public. Vendor booths, animal entertainment, “unleashed” pet contest, petting zoo, pet parade, Skyhoundz Disc Dog Championship. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov.
Dog Trot: 9:30 a.m., May 22, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE. Family-oriented fun run event held in conjunction with Petpalooza. Participants will follow a 3K or 5K route. The course is flat, easy and enjoyable for all ages and ability levels. Awards will be given to the top participant in five age groups. First 100 participants to register receive a free event bag. Check-in and on-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Early registrations (on or before May 3) $15/entry (includes event T-shirt); late registrations (May 4-22) $20/entry (includes event T-shirt, while supplies last). Register at the Parks, Arts & Recreation Office, 910 Ninth Street SE, fax to 253-931-4005 or mail to 910 Ninth Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002. Registration form and complete event rules/information are listed at www.auburnwa.gov. 253-931-3043.
Auburn Autism Symposium: 12:30 p.m., May 23, Auburn First United Methodist Church, 100 N St. SE. Information resource fair, question-and-answer panel discussion with parents. Guest speakers include: Sen. Pam Roach (R-Auburn) and Allison Lowy Apple, PhD., executive director of BCBA and a leading expert on autism. Light lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Free to the public. Child care provided. Pre-registration recommended. Please contact Crystal Goetz for more information or to pre-register at 253-833-3470 or ce.afumc@gmail.com.
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 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.
Benefits
Giant Lot Sale for Cystic Fibrosis: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., May 1-2, Lakeland Hills Top Food and Drug, 1406 Lake Tapps Parkway E., Auburn. Parking stall rental fee is $50, which goes to the Cystic fibrosis research and vendors keep the profits. Barbecue sausages and ice cream bar sales on site to benefit CF. For more information, call coordinator Donna White at 253-333-1494 or dlda@msn.com.
Auburn High spring plant sale: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., May 7; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., May 8, Auburn High School greenhouse, 800 2nd St NE, Auburn. Presented by the school’s horticulture club. Parking, admission free. The plant sales are open to the public. More than 200 varieties of annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, small fruits, shrubs, groundcovers and hanging baskets are for sale. Prices range from 50 cents to $36.00. All plants are hand grown by students of the FFA and Horticulture Program. All proceeds will help fund next year’s greenhouse crop and FFA activities (travel, banquet, community service projects and campus beautification). For more information, contact Bruce Morris, Auburn High School horticulture instructor, at 253-931-4719 ext. 1717.
Auburn Mountainview High spring plant sale: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., May 6-7, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., May 11-12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., May 17-21, Auburn Mountainview High School greenhouse, 28900 124th Ave. SE. Presented by the school’s horticulture club. Parking, admission free. The plant sales are open to the public. More than 200 varieties of annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, small fruits, shrubs, groundcovers and hanging baskets are for sale. Prices range from 50 cents to $36.00. All plants are hand grown by students of the FFA and Horticulture Program. All proceeds will help fund next year’s greenhouse crop and FFA activities (travel, banquet, community service projects and campus beautification). For more information, contact Regina Grubb, Auburn Mountainview High School horticulture instructor, at 253-804-4539 ext. 6200.
Auburn Noon Lions Club White Cane Days: Noon-6 p.m., May 7; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., May 8, Albertsons (4010 A St. SE), Safeway 101 Auburn Way S.), Top Foods (1702 Auburn Way N., Suite A). Lions club members along with students from all four Auburn high schools will be at the doors collecting used eye glasses and cash donations from the community to help the visually impaired. For more details, visit www.nlfoundation.org/lions/fundraising/wcd.php. Note: The four high schools will conduct a car wash from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 1 at Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S., to raise money for the cause.
Rummage spring bazaar: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., May 15, TAFA Academy/Totem Middle School parking lot, 266630 40th Ave. S., Kent. Vendors welcome. For those who wish to participate, please contact Darlene Coleman at 253-835-5898 or e-mail Deanna Holen at moonslite8@yahoo.com. Proceeds to benefit the TAFA Academy parent-teacher organization.
Terry Home’s 18th annual Show and Shine: 8 a.m., May 23, Auburn Eagles, 702 M St. SE, Auburn. Cars, trucks, motorcycles welcome. Registration begins at 8 a.m., closes at 12:30 p.m. Fee: $15 pre-register, $20 day of the show. Goody bags will be given to the first 150 registered. Music, door prizes, raffle, T-shirt, games. Auburn Eagles will serve breakfast from 7-10 a.m., and Terry Home will serve lunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call Mary Norman at 253-833-5554 or visit www.terryhome.org.
“Coming Together for Kids”: 6-9:30 p.m., June 5, Muckleshoot Casino Eastside Banquet Room, 2402 Auburn Way S. Communities In Schools of Auburn will host its sixth annual dinner and auction. Proceeds to benefit students in need and tutoring programs. The auction features many items. For more information, visit www.auburn.ciswa.org. For those interested in attending or donating an auction item, call 253-288-7659 or e-mail cisauburn@comcast.net.
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 Verosa at 253-228-7571, theresezapata@aol.com or E.J. or Catherine Abaya at 206-769-7350, info@abayasballroom.com.
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.
Golf and spa event fundraiser: Auburn Gateway School is now accepting registration for its inaugural golf and spa event on May 16. Sign up now to golf, attend the spa event or to sponsor or make a donation. Proceeds support the non-profit school, including student scholarships. For more info, visit www.auburngateway.com, e-mail auburngatewayschool@gmail.com or call 253-735-2242.
Classes
Drawing and painting classes for youth: Ongoing art classes for young artists, ages 6-12, available through the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department. Call 253-931-3043 to receive a quarterly brochure listing classes for all ages or register for classes. You also may do so in person at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department, 910 Ninth St. SE, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Auburn Gateway School registration: Now accepting registrations for students for their 2010-2011 school year for preschool through grade 6. For more information or to schedule a visit please, call 253-735-2242 or e-mail auburngatewayschool@gmail.com.
Valley Christian School open house: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., each Wednesday, April 14-June 9, Valley Christian School, 1312 – 2nd St. SE, Auburn. Call 253-833-3541, visit www.valley-christian.com or e-mail valleyschool@comcast.com for more details.
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: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., May 1, Lakeland Hills Community, 1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E; 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., May 22, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Stake Center), 34815 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., May 24, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St.; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., May 25, Thomas Jefferson High School, 4248 S 288th St., Auburn. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.
Puget Sound Blood Center blood drives: For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.
“Spring Awakening” open house: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., May 8, Corestar Pilates 250 E. Main St., Suite B Auburn. Free group classes in Pilates, yoga, Zumba and TRX. Free Pilates sessions on reformer. Free chair massages. Space is limited. Register for free sessions at 206-914-0112. www.corestarpilates.com
Journey to Freedom: 4-6 p.m., Sundays, April 21-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 ABC Story Times: 10:15 a.m., April 26, May 3, 10, 17. 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., (repeated at 11 a.m.) April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25. Newborn to 24 months with adult.
Preschool ABC Story Times: 11 a.m., May 3, 10, 17. Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome.
Spanish-English Story Times: 7 p.m., May 3, 10, 17, 24. Ages 3-8.
Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., May 5, 12, 19, 26. Ages 3 to 6, siblings welcome.
Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., May 6, 13, 20, 27. 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 Club Party for Kids: 4 p.m., May 14. “Peter and the Starcatchers” by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Grades 3-8. Join us for a lively and fun discussion, includes ice cream and juice.
Book Buddies: 4 p.m., May 5, 12, 19. Teen volunteers are available in the children’s area to assist elementary school students with their reading.
TEENS
Study Zone: 4 p.m., May 6, 13, 20, 27; 5 p.m., May 3, 10, 17, 24; 6 p.m., May 4, 11, 18, 25. 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., May 18. “The Opposite of Invisible with author Liz Gallagher. Join the discussion. The first 10 people who sign up to attend will receive a free copy courtesy of the Friends of the Auburn Library.
Writer’s Workshop: 3:30 p.m., May 13, 27. Designed to help writer’s create a character or start their life story.
Game On!: 3:30 p.m., May 5, 12, 19, 26. Play your favorite games for the Wii, Xbox 360, GameCube and PS2.
Manga & Anime Club: 4 p.m., May 3. Watch movies and practice drawing in the manga style while munching on snacks.
ADULTS
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., May 25. The Friends support the library and programs. Join us.
Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., May 1, 5, 8, 12, 26; 7 p.m., April 12, May 10. 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., May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Get help with the citizenship interview process.
Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., May 4. Join the Auburn Library Book Group for an evening of lively conversation. http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/adults/
Computer Classes: Sign up at the information desk or call 253-931-3018. • Introduction to Computers: 10 a.m., May 4; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., May 5; • Microsoft Word Level 1: 10 a.m., May 10; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., May 11; • E-mail Level 2: 10 a.m., May 12; • Microsoft Word Level 2: 10 a.m., May 17; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., May 18; • Blog Basics: 7 p.m., May 26.
Resume Help: 10 a.m., April 30, May 5, 12, 26. Receive one-on-one assistance on your resume. Beginning March 21, sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018.
Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., May 6, 13, 20, 27. Improve your English speaking and listening skills.
Auburn Reads Opening Night: 6 p.m., May 13. Join us for the launch of Auburn Reads. The entire city of Auburn is invited to read the New York Times bestselling, “Omnivore’s Dilemma”, and its young readers’ edition, “Omnivore’s Dilemma for Kids” by Michael Pollan. There will be a cooking demonstration from Auburn Riverside High School, food samples from local farmers and food producers and speakers on Auburn’s food and farm tradition. There also will be books on food for sale.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays. No class on May 31. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Backyard Poultry Keeping: 7 p.m., May 18. For people who are weighing the idea of keeping poultry in the backyard, this presentation will give a brief, general overview on some of the things to consider.
Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN
Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., May 4, 11. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., May 4, 11. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.
Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m., May 5, 12. 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.
Pajama Story Times: 7 p.m, May 24. 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.
Puppet Showcase: 7 p.m., May 10. Ages 3 and older. Enjoy a short taste of several stories performed by puppets. Program features a wide variety of puppets and the opportunity to see behind the scenes of a puppet show.
TEEN
SAT prep class: 1:30 p.m, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Free Sandweiss SAT prep courses at the library. Space is limited. Register online or by phone 253-833-3554.
Anime Club: 3 p.m., May 26. 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!: 4 p.m., May 5, 12, 19. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube games.
ADULTS
Be a Friend!: 6:30 p.m., May 19. Looking for a way to make a positive difference? Consider becoming a Friend of the Algona-Pacific Library. Share your love of the library and make new friends as you lend your talents to expand opportunities for kids, teens, adults and families in our community.
Algona-Pacific Page Turners, Banker to the Poor: 7:30 p.m., May 19, “Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty” by Muhammad Yunus. 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., May 12, 19, 26. Please join us for stories, sing-alongs and other fun activities.
CHILDREN’S SPECIAL PROGRAM
MAD About Books: 11 a.m., May 5. The MAD stands for Music And Drama. In this show, we explore favorite books from the inside out, using our imaginations to take the work from the page to the stage and create excitement about reading and the wonderful world of books.
COMPUTER CLASSES
Looking to sharpen your technology skills?: If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779. • Internet Level II, 10 a.m., May 11. Review and extend the knowledge and skills covered in Internet Level 1. Explore fun and helpful websites, discuss printing from the Internet, explore blogs, and discuss Internet Security. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse and ability to type website addresses. • Computer Basics, 6 p.m., May 27. Practice the skills necessary for using a computer; including using the mouse, selecting items and text, arranging windows, browsing the Internet and library catalog.
TUTORING
Study Zone: 5-7 p.m., May 4, 11, 18, 25. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Reading in the Woods Book Group: 7 p.m., May 10. Join us for a lively thoughtful discussion. This month’s book is “The Year of Magical Thinking,” by Joan Didion. Light refreshments will be served. Please come to the Service Desk at the library to obtain a copy of the book.
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.
Lea Hill Park planning effort open houses: 6:30 p.m., May 18 and 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.
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.
Small business owners workshop: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 10, Small Business Administration, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle. Free Washington State Department of Revenue workshop for new and small business owners. Participants will learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements. All receive a workbook and helpful reference guide to Department of Revenue rules and regulations. To register, visit www.dor.wa.gov or call 206-727-5300.
24th annual Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament: 1:30-6:30 p.m., May 21, Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road. Members register online.
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
“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”: April 30-May 9, Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H St. NE, Auburn. 7:30 p.m., April 30; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., May 1; 2 p.m. May 2; 7:30 p.m. May 7; 7:30 p.m., May 8; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., May 9. Presented by Messiah Players at Messiah Lutheran Church. Tickets: Adults $12, kids $10, seniors $10. For further information, call 253-833-5280.
Bottom Line Duo: 7:30 p.m., April 30, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Unique ensemble of bass and cello deriving its literature through adaptations of famous works, new works, and existing works. The performance is presented in a chamber music fashion with anecdotes, virtuosity, and refined comedy. Tickets: $17, $15 college students. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at Brown Paper Tickets.
Spring Rhubarb Festival in the Green Valley: 1-4 p.m., May 1, Mosby Farm, 12754 SE Green Valley Road, Auburn. Seed giveaway, coloring contest, shopping, raffle. Live music from Uncle Dan’s Original Recipe. www.mosbyfarm.com.
Zola’s grand reopening: 6 p.m., May 7, Zola’s, 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Live music from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with drawings for gift cards from 6-8 p.m. Fridays are “Decompression Nights” until 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 253-333-ZOLA (9652).
A Little Wine, A Lot of Music: 6:30 p.m., May 15, Meridian Valley Country Club, 24830 136th Ave. SE, Kent. Wine tasting, silent auction, a variety of music by the Auburn Symphony Orchestra. Cost:$60 per person. Country club attire, please. To purchase tickets, call 253-887-7777 or visit www.auburnsymphony.org.
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.
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.
Gateway Concert Band rehearsals: 7-9 p.m., Mondays, Enumclaw Middle School, 550 Semanski St. S. Welcomes new members of all ages and abilities. The band, led by Jack Prindle, will perform its next concerts March 28-29 at White River Enumclaw high schools. For more information, visit www.gatewayconcertband.org or contact Jack Prindle at 360-825-5369 or jfprindle@comcast.net.
Mud Bay Jugglers: 2 p.m. May 8, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Presented by Avenue Kids. The Jugglers immerse themselves in performing to recorded music, finding that choreographing to different musical themes, accents, and variations inspires them to make another leap forward. All tickets $6. Tickets available through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Tune Stranglers: 7:30 p.m., May 8, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Presented by Live at the Ave. With a smorgasbord of stringed instruments, washboard and the occasional clarinet, the Tune Stranglers perform fabulous hot jazz and old-timey music of the 1920s and ’30s. The group plays everything from hot jazz to slow blues, country melodies and swingin’ rhythms, cowgirl yodelin’ to uptown croonin’. 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.
Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m., May 15, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Three stand up comedians 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.
Into the Woods: 7:30 p.m., June 10, 11, 12. Additional 2 p.m. matinee on June 12. 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. Three stand up comedians 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.
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 Mad Hatter’s Tea Party: • 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., May 1, 14 B St. NE, Nos. 1, 2, Auburn. Wear your favorite dress up outfit and come have a silly time dancing to music from the Ballet “Alice in Wonderland”. There will be dancing, storytelling and of course, tea and cookies. Fee: $10 per participant. Classes limited. • 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. • Jungle Adventure Party, 1:30 p.m., May 8. To register and reserve a spot, call 253-833-1891, www.AuburnDanceAcademy.com.
‘Escalate’, 7th annual Pacific Ballroom Dance spring concert: 7:30 p.m., June 4; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., June 5, 7, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. For tickets, visit www.pacificballroom.org.
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.
Reunions
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: Exhibit ends April 30: Meghan Urback, Patti Bowman. May exhibit: Urban street and graffiti-style artists John Osgood and Curtis Ashby bring their individual styles to create collaborative artworks which intermingle their unique 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.
