Events

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

Northwest Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 19-20, Pavilion, enter at Gold Gate, Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW, Puyallup. Admission: Adults/seniors $8; Children age 12 and under free. www.quiltcraftsew.com.

Uniquely Auburn “tell your story” session: Noon-2 p.m., Nov. 20, White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. SE. Do you have an interesting story about people, events or trivia related to the city of Auburn? Maybe about how you or your family came to live here? Uniquely Auburn organizers will be collecting short and interesting stories about the people and history of the city. The theme for the Uniquely Auburn 2011 event, set for Jan, 30, is Auburn: An All-American Story. If you’re interested in hosting future “tell your story” sessions or have a tale of your own that you’d like to share, please contact Dennis Brooke at dennis@dennisbrooke.com. For more information, visit www.uniquelyauburn.org or http://uniquelyauburn.wordpress.com.

6th annual Thanksgiving Community Lunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 25, Pyung An Presbyterian Church, 526 12th St. SE, Auburn. Free to the public. Provided with support from the Auburn Food Bank. Menu to include turkey, dressing, gravy, potatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, rolls, pies and desserts, coffee, tea. Donations and volunteers are welcome. Contact: Lynne Snyder at 253-332-6065 or lksnyder@juno.com.

Santa visit: 1 p.m., Nov. 27. Santa will be at Auburn Way Self Storage, 4425 Auburn Way N. There will be juice and cookies for the kids while they enjoy a story and get a book from Santa. Call 253-856-7000 for more information.

A Victorian Country Christmas: Dec. 1-5, Western Washington Fairgrounds and Event Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup (directions, www.thefair.com). Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday. Professional stage shows, delectable cuisine, “how to” demonstrations, Santa and Mrs. Clause, family activities and more. Parking free at designated Western Washington Fairground parking lots. General admission: $10 adults; $8 seniors 62 and over, military personnel with ID and juniors 6-18. Children 5 and younger are free with an adult. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com. Two dollar discount coupons for general admission (good Wednesday-Friday) are available at all participating Haggen Food and Pharmacy, Top Food and Drug stores and KeyBank locations in Western Washington. Visit www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com. for more information.

Journey to Bethlehem: 5:30-9 p.m., Dec. 2-5, Auburn Adventist Academy Church, outdoor setting, 5010 Auburn Way S. Church presents free community Christmas play, interactive outdoor drama and concert. Family friendly, handicap accessible, donations accepted. Free tickets available at www.J2Binfo.org. For more information, call 253-833-5853.

“Holiday Snack & Craft”: 2-4 p.m., Dec. 4, Washington Elementary School, 20 E St. NE. Join the Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec staff in creating holiday gingerbread houses and ornaments. Pre-registration fee: $3 for residents, $4 for non-residents. Registration at the door is $5. For more information, contact the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department at 253-931-3043.

White River Valley Museum’s Holiday Tea and Festivity: Noon, 2 p.m., Dec. 4, museum, 918 H St. SE, Auburn. Tea seatings will be at the two times Enjoy a special Victorian era holiday tea with all the trimmings. Served and hosted by docents in circa-1900 fashions, fare includes savories, sweets and of course, tea. Between seatings, enjoy various holiday crafts and activities throughout the museum, including a model railroad, as well as artist-led projects in celebration of the Small Works Big Presents exhibit. Admission: $5 for adults; $4 for children and seniors. www. wrvmuseum.org.

Santa Parade: 4:30 p.m., Dec. 4, Main Street, Auburn. A free, festive and fun children’s parade, which is followed by a community caroling and the lighting of the City Hall Christmas tree. Pre-parade entertainment starts at 4 p.m. in front of City Hall. A Snack and Craft event precedes the parade from 2-4 p.m. at Washington Elementary. Auburn Ave. Theater to host movie after parade. Information: 253-931-3043, www.auburnwa.gov.

“A Christmas Story” screening: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. To be shown after the parade. Prizes for the best bunny pajamas, snow suit, or Ralphy look-alike. Admission: $4. Food concessions will be available. Advance tickets available at the Parks Office or get your tickets on the day of the event at the theater box office, starting at 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department at 253-931-3043.

Auburn Optimist Club Santa House: Open Dec. 4-22, B Street Plaza, Auburn. The Santa House will open directly after the Dec. 4 parade and will have varying hours though Dec. 22. Times: 5:30-9 p.m. Dec. 4; noon-6 p.m., Dec. 5, 11, 12, 18, 19; 3-6 p.m., Dec. 13-17, 20-22. Call 253-315-3025 for details.

Breakfast with Santa: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Dec. 11, Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. Two seatings. Register early. A chance for your little one to tell Santa exactly what’s on their list. Breakfast and entertainment. Tickets: children, $5/$7; adults, $6/$8. For more information, call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043.

“TEAM Auburn – Commit to Fit”: Dec. 13, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. Free and open to the public. Auburn High School DECA Chapter’s student-led media campaign is to change the culture of health and fitness in the Auburn School District and surrounding community. Activities will include marketing and education fair, entertainment, cooking demonstrations, special guest appearances, and distribution of materials for community members to fill their “fit kits.” For more information, contact Auburn High School DECA Advisor Lori Jacobs at ljacobs@auburn.wedent.edu or 253-931-4880.

Benefits

23rd annual Bizarre Bazaar: 12-7 p.m., Nov. 19; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 20; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 21, 1107 11th St. NE, Auburn. Old-fashioned bazaar with craft collectibles and antiques. More than 25 vendors. 253-833-8608.

First United Methodist Women Holiday Bazaar: 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Nov. 20, First United Methodist Church, 100 N. St. SE, corner of East Main and N Street Northeast, Auburn. Home decor and Christmas items, deli, silent auction, stitchery, nut sales, attic treasures, pie corner (9:30-4). Lunch (noon-1:30 p.m.) $6, $7; dinner (5-6:30 p.m.) $5.50, $8. Proceeds benefit church’s outreach programs.

Garrett Light Golf Invitational: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 20, Auburn Regional Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE, Auburn. Auburn Mountainview High School DECA students Madison Goodwin, Maggie Henderson and Monica Trainor are hosting the event, a fundraising tournament for the American Cancer Society. Light, captain of the Auburn Mountainview golf team, was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma last school year. Sponsors needed. For more information, contact Madison Goodwin, Maggie Henderson or Monica Trainor at glinvitational@gmail.com.

Auburn Valley Creative Arts: 6 p.m., Nov. 20, Truitt Building Banquet Room, 102 W. Main St., Auburn. Benefit dinner, silent and live auction. Proceeds will support AVCA, an emerging nonprofit association supporting arts in the community. Cost: $15 buffet catered by Longhorn Barbecue. For more information, contact Laura Westergard, 253-351-0547 or Lela Brugger, 253-833-9181.

COTA for Cullen: Noon-dusk, Nov. 21, Top Food & Drug, 1406 Lake Tapps Parkway E., Auburn. Proceeds to benefit Cullen Steele, an Auburn fifth-grader at Auburn’s Holy Family Catholic School who faces a possible double-lung and heart transplant because of pulmonary hypertension, and the Children’s Organ Transplant Association. $1 raffle tickets will be on sale, including food and drink, with root beer floats sold by volunteers in support of COTA for Cullen. There also will be music (2-3 p.m. “Buddy Holly” tribute artist Ryan Coleman) and a classic Mustang show in the front parking lot. Raffle winners won’t have to be present to win. To volunteer, please contact Jack Meteyer at jackmeteryer@comcast.net.

Health

Seasonal flu shots: Virginia Mason, Federal Way office, 33501 First Way S. No appointment necessary. Flu vaccine includes protection against the H1N1 virus, as well as two other seasonal flu strains. Virginia Mason will bill all insurance plans, and most insurance companies will cover 100 percent of the cost of flu shots. Schedule through Nov. 26: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday (Nov. 26 open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.); Saturdays, until Nov. 27, open 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; open 9 a.m.-noon, Nov. 27. Schedule may be subject to changes. Visit VirginiaMason.org for updates.

Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: Noon-3 p.m., Nov. 22, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S; 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Gordon Trucking/Valley Freightliner, 151 Stewart Road SW, Pacific; 5-8:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Christian Faith Center Church, 33645 20th Ave S., Federal Way; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Dec. 4, Lakeland Hills Community, 1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E, Auburn; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 7, World Vision HQ, 34834 Weyerhaeuser Way, Federal Way; 8-11 a.m., Dec. 7, Weyerhaeuser Technological Center (WTC), 32901 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way; 1-4 p.m., Dec. 8, St. Francis Hospital, 34515 9th Ave S., Federal Way; 8 a.m-noon, Dec. 8, Weyerhaeuser – Corporate (CH), 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way; 9 a.m.-noon, Dec. 22, Parametrix – Auburn, 1002 15th St. SW, Suite 220; 1-4 p.m., Dec. 28, Auburn Way Self Storage, 4425 Auburn Way N. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., Nov. 27, SuperMall, bus by Burlington Coat Factory, 1101 Supermall Way; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Boeing Auburn 17-44 (employees only), bus on west side of Cafe 17-44, 700 15th St. SW; 1:30-4 p.m., Dec. 10, Zones, Inc., 1102 15th St. SW; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Dec. 13, First United Methodist Church, Fireside Room, 100 N St. SE; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., Dec. 15, Social Security, 1901 C St. SW, Auburn; 9-11:30 a.m., Dec. 16, Cardinal Health, 801 C St., Auburn; 1-3 p.m., Dec. 16, Aero Controls, Inc., 1610 20th St. NW; 11 a.m.-1 p.m, 2-5 p.m., Dec. 17, Auburn Regional Medical Center, mobile at 2nd Street entrance, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St.; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Dec. 27, Messiah Lutheran Church, New Gathering Hall, 805 4th St. NE. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Healthy Cooking: Demonstrations, Outpatient Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services, Medical Gym, 701 M St., Suite 102, Auburn. A $5 food donation is requested. For more information, contact Kirsten at 253-833-8766.

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. Also: free Accelerate Your Quit! workshop: 12:30-3:30 p.m., Nov. 13, Auburn Valley YMCA, Registration required. Contact Henson, at 253-223-7538 or hhenson@seattleymca.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., Nov. 22, 29, Dec. 6, 13. 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., Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Join us for bounces, stories and short playtime afterward.

Preschool ABC Story Times: 11 a.m., Nov. 22, 29, Dec. 6, 13. 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., Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15. 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., Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 9. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime story time.

Caspar Babypants Live Music: 10:30 a.m., Nov. 20. Presented by Presented by Chris Ballew and his Band. Ages 2 to 5 with adult. Chris Ballew is better known as the lead singer of the Seattle-based rock and roll band, The Presidents of the United States of America. The show will feature simple songs families can sing together to reinforce many concepts related to early literacy. Space is limited, first come, first seated.

We Call It Fall: 11 a.m., Dec. 4. Come along on a musical journey with Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies, (guitar, drums, keyboards, bass and backup vocals) as they sing educational and engaging songs about the autumn season and the fall harvest.

Totally Board Game Day: Noon, Dec. 11. Ages 4 to 13, ages 8 and younger with adult. Come play and relax with some friendly board games, puzzles and snacks. Choose from Apples to Apples Jr., Clue, Monopoly, Candy Land, Chess and more. Or bring your own to share.

TEENS

Game On!: 3:30 p.m., Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15. Play your favorite games for the Wii, Xbox 360, GameCube and PS2. Check out our new games. Registration not required.

Dream It, Do It: 5:30 p.m., Dec. 7. Girls ages 11 to 18 and their parents only, please. Author Deborah Reber will use her book, “In Their Shoes”, to challenge girls and young women to dream big about their career futures, share insight and advice from top women in just about every job field and help girls come up with a plan for things they can do now to make their dreams for the future a reality.

Teen Writers Group: 5:30 p.m., Dec. 9. Ages 12 to 18. 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.

Twilight Prom: 6 p.m., Dec. 10. Attention Twihards. Celebrate the release of the Eclipse DVD with games, trivia, a photo opportunity and snacks. Formal wear encouraged but not required. This is an after-hours event in the library meeting room. No in and out privileges.

Teen Book Club Reads: 4:30 p.m., Dec. 21. “Elsewhere” by Gabrielle Zevin . The first eight people who sign up to attend will receive a free copy courtesy of the Friends of the Auburn Library.

ADULTS

Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., Nov. 23. The Friends support the library and programs. Join us.

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 4, 8, 11, 22; 7 p.m., Dec. 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.

Computer Classes: Sign up at the information desk or call 253-931-3018. • E-mail Level 2: 10 a.m., Nov. 20; • Internet Level 1: 10 a.m., Nov. 22; • Job Searching Using Craigslist: 10 a.m., Dec. 2; • Computer Class: Internet Nivel 1: 10 a.m., Dec. 4; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., Dec. 7; • Facebook Basics: 10 a.m., Dec. 9; • Microsoft Excel Level 2: 10 a.m., Dec. 11; • Introduction to Computers: 10 a.m. Dec. 13.

Computer Class, One-on-One Assistance: 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., Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Improve your English speaking and listening skills in this free English conversation group.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Dec. 1, 6, 8,. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

Adventures in NaNoWriMo Workshop Series: 1 p.m., Nov. 21, 28. For teens and adults. Learn new writing skills in this series of workshops through the month of November.

Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 6:30 p.m., Dec. 13. Join the Auburn Library Book Discussion Group for an evening of lively conversation. Our friendly group meets the second Monday of each month. Please see http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/adults/ for more information.

Auburn Authors’ Group: 7 p.m., Dec. 14. Ages 18 and older. Join other local writers for critique and support of your writing process.

Resume Help: 10 a.m., Dec. 15. Receive one-on-one assistance with your resume and cover letter. Sign up at the Information Desk or call 253.931.3018.

ESOL Winter Registration: 5:30 p.m., Dec. 15. Please join us to register for the winter quarter.

The Importance of Play and Creativity: 10 a.m., Dec. 18. Presented by KCTS9 KIDS. What are kids really doing when they play? This workshop highlights the importance of self-directed play in supporting children’s exploration of themselves and the world. Discuss superhero play and to manage play so it doesn’t become harmful.

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Nov. 23, 30. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Nov. 23, 30. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.

Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m., Nov. 24. 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 Time: 7 p.m., Nov. 22. 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.

TEENS

Game On!: 3 p.m., Nov. 24. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube games.

Teen Reads: 3:30 p.m., Nov. 23. Join us to eat snacks and discuss the book of the month. Receive a free copy of the book to take home courtesy of the Friends of the Algona-Pacific Library.

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

COMPUTER CLASSES

Looking to sharpen your technology skills?:  If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779.  • Facebook Basics, 6 p.m., Nov. 28. Learn how to get up-to-speed on how to create, use and maintain a Facebook page of your own.

ADULT PROGRAMMING

Plateau Area Creative Writing Group: 10 a.m., Nov. 26. Calling all writers. Workshop is designed for all who write – whether it’s poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction or memoir. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned writer or one who is just getting started, please come and share your stories.

Network

New, small business workshop: 1-4 p.m., Dec. 1, Washington State Department of Revenue, Seattle office, 2101 4th Ave., Suite 1400. Free workshop. 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. Space is limited.

Auburn Morning Toastmasters Club: 6:30-7:30 a.m. Thursdays. Learn the fine art of communication in a supportive atmosphere. Toastmasters is an international organization helping people improve their communication and pubic speaking skills. New members welcome. Rainbow Café, 112 E. Main St., Auburn.

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.

Meetup.com: Join our free networking effort. Group meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at 1833 Auburn Way N., Suite T, Auburn. Learn how to build your business. For details, visit www.meetup.com and look for “The Auburn Business Partner.”

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

Steve the Pretty Good: 2 p.m., Nov. 20, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Steve the Pretty Good pulls out all the stops to present a magic show so amazing he will finally get a more impressive name than “pretty good.” With the help of the audience and a brand new assistant, Steve attempts the classics of magic with hilarious results. Tickets: $6. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Jazz, Tango and Romance”: 4 p.m. Nov. 21, St. Matthew Episcopal Church, located at 123 L St. NE, Auburn. The Auburn Symphony Orchestra will perform charming “Salon” music as its take the audience on a whirlwind tour of Paris, Russia, and Buenos Aires. Come and hear delightful jazz by Claude Bolling, sultry tango by Astor Piazzolla and the pure romantic rapture of Sergei Rachmaninov. ASO musicians Page Smith, cello; Matthew Goodrich, piano; Todd Larsen, bass; Gunnar Folsom, percussion; will take the audience on a wonderful musical ride. Tickets: $17 adults, $10 students. To order, call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at auburnsymphony.org.

Erwilian Holiday Concert: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Erwilian shapes their unique sonic blend around traditional melodies with distinctly modern influences. Instruments range from recorders, guitars, and drums, to the more unusual -bouzouki, hammered dulcimer – and just about everything in between. Tickets: $17 or $15 student/senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Red, White & Blue Holiday Concert: 2:30 p.m., Dec. 5, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Celebrate the holidays with the annual free community concert. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this festive and rousing concert of patriotic music honoring our troops, together with all your favorite holiday music and carols. Auburn’s own Mountainview High School choir will join the 133rd Army Band of the Washington National Guard this year with a selection of some of their best numbers, plus holiday sing-along. Tickets free, but required for admission. Tickets now available. Limit six per family.

An Inspirational Christmas with Elvis: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 10, 11, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. From the many years of admiration of Elvis, Danny Vernon has created a show that holds the excitement of the King on stage throughout various stages in his career. With the voice, look, and passion of the twentieth century icon, join Danny Vernon, Marcia Ann Margret and the DeVilles as they portray the King of Rock-n- Roll like no other. Tickets: $20 or $18 student/senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Heavier Than Air production of “Annie”: Dec. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, Performing Arts Building, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Show times: 7 p.m. on Fridays, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sunday, Dec. 12 and 3 p.m. only on Sunday, Dec. 19. Tickets: $10 per person and can be purchased in advance by calling student programs at the college, 253-833-9111, ext. 2400.

Auburn Mountainview High School Winter Concert: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 15, Theater at Mountainview, 28900 124th Ave. Admission is free. Families are welcome. 253-804-4539, e-mail Karen Frerichs at musicfog@yahoo.com.

Bronn and Katherine Journey and friends: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 18, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Celebrate the Christmas season with the Journeys through harp, humor and song. The couple’s friendly and folksy style is sure to make you feel comfortably at home. The program will include music from many genres – Broadway, folk, classical and sacred, highlighted by the beauty of traditional Christmas classics. Tickets are $15, $20. To order, call 1-800-838-3006 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com.

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.

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: Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for program information. CDT is located at 14 B St. NE, Nos. 1 & 2, Auburn. Events: • Nutcracker Tea Party, 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m., Dec. 4. 45-mintue parties. Sugar Plum Fairy will be there to dance with and hand out the juice and cookies to your little dancer. Pre-registration is required and only $10 per student. Dancers may wear loose comfortable clothing or their holiday best. There is dancing and sitting on the floor.

Auburn Dance Academy: Visit www.auburndanceccademy.com or call 253-833-1891 for program information. The academy is located at 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100.

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: 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: Nov. 3-Dec. 3: Joseph Larkin (mixed media); Mirka Hokkanen (printmaking) and Greg Bartol (featured South King County artist, metal sculpture). 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.