Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the Web site: www.auburntourism.com.
Emerald Downs: 89-race date meet, the 15th at Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Racing on Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. First post is 6 p.m., Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Closing day: Sept. 26. For information, visit www.emeralddowns.com.
Auburn International Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays, through Sept. 26, Auburn Station Plaza, 23 A St. SW. Opening for its second season. More than 35 vendors offering a variety of fresh locally grown farmed based foods, hand-crafted items and concession stands that are restaurant based but feature a home-cooked taste. The weekly market also will include free performances, guest chef with farm fresh ingredients, children’s activities from face painting to hands on activities to storytelling. The market also will have classes on health, nutrition, and gardening. To volunteer and to participate, visit www.auburnfarmersmarket.com.
The Puyallup Fair: Sept. 10-26, Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW. Hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday); 10 a.m.-11 p.m. (Friday-Saturday). Admission: Adults $11; students (6-18) $9; seniors (62 and older $9; 5 and under free. Discount tickets will be available beginning Aug. 24, while supplies last, at Safeway, Columbia Bank and Fred Meyer in Pierce and South King Counties. For more information: 253-841-5045, info@thefair.com, www.thefair.com.
VRFA disaster preparedness workshop: 10-11 a.m., Sept. 20, at the Algona/Pacific Community Center, 100 3rd Ave. SE in Pacific. The Valley Regional Fire Authority is offering a free disaster preparedness workshop for citizens in the VRFA service area. First 35 individuals to register and attend will receive a personal disaster preparedness kit. Funding for the kits was provided by a generous grant from the Auburn Area Fire Medic Campaign. The workshop will focus on identifying the types of disasters expected in the Puget Sound region and how you can better prepare for surviving a disaster. Local preparedness experts will be the speakers at this workshop. To register for the event and to receive a free disaster kit, please contact Kelly Williams at 253-288-5882 or e-mail kelly.williams@vrfa.org or Kimberly McDonald at 253-288-5881 or Kimberly.mcdonald@vrfa.org.
King County Agriculture Commission: 7-9 p.m., Sept. 23, Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St., Auburn. Public meeting for farmers and other interested citizens to discuss ideas for securing agriculture’s future here.
Disaster Preparedness Fair: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 25, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. Free. Event features disaster preparedness information, ideas and supplies. Also, there will be demonstrations such as fire suppression, and heavy lifting by Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members. For more information, call 253-876-1992.
Autumn Wedding Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 2, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Free. Meet vendors, watch a fashion show and find everything you need to plan your perfect wedding. Sponsors include Muckleshoot Bingo, Legendary Doughnuts, Group USA and Rottles Clothes & Shoes and The Mane Team Salon. For information, contact Debbie Luce 253-833-0700 or www.autumnweddingshow.com.
Oktoberfest Northwest: Oct. 8-9, Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW, Puyallup. Traditional German foods, music and games for all ages. Event hours: 11 a.m.-midnight, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. For information, visit www.oktoberfestnw.com or call 425-295-3262.
S’more Than You Imagined: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 9, Game Farm Wilderness Park, 2401 Stuck River Road, Auburn. S’mores, a big band, storytelling by a bonfire. Free to the public. Information: 253-931-3043, www.auburnwa.gov.
Halloween Harvest Festival: 2-5 p.m., Oct. 23, Washington Elementary School, 20 E St. NE, Auburn. Games, crafts, face painting, scary cookies, cauldrons of punch. Bring a can of food for admission to support the Auburn Food Bank. Information: 253-931-3043, www.auburnwa.gov.
45th annual Veterans Day Parade & Observance: 11 a.m., Nov. 6, Main Street, Auburn. One of the largest Veterans Day Parades west of the Mississippi, the mile-long Veterans Day Parade proceeds west on Main Street from E Street SE to B Street NW in Auburn and will include a military fly-over, marching bands, honor guards, military marching units and vehicles, veterans units, drill teams, community and scouting groups, as well as floats, antique cars, horses, dogs, kids, and more. The day kicks off with a breakfast, sponsored by the American Legion, which is followed by a Remembrance Ceremony. A Static Display & Exhibit Showcase is held along the parade route from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Auburn Noon Lions Luncheon and an open house at the VFW follow the parade. The day is complete after the state’s largest Marching Band and Field Competition awards its winners at Auburn High School Stadium. The 45th annual observance includes a traveling wall tribute, which is open 24 hours a day, beginning Nov. 4. Information: 253-931-3043, www.auburnwa.gov.
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.
Benefits
Skills Inc. fifth annual golf tournament: 8 a.m., Sept. 17, Druids Glen Golf Club, 29925 207th Ave, SE, Kent. Check in at 7 a.m. Support the Skills Inc. Aerospace Internship Program serving high school students since 2000. Fee: $130 per player. Tournament includes 18 holes of golf, use of a GPS-enabled golf cart, complimentary gift, and lunch. Tournament will be a four-man best ball scramble. Groups and singles welcome. No golf handicap required. Great prizes and competition. To register or learn more, visit http://www.skillsinc.com/golf.html. For more information or to be a sponsor, contact: Monica Lucero, 206-782-6000 or monical@skillsinc.com.
Hops & Crops Harvest Festival: 1-6 p.m., Sept. 25, Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road, Auburn. Local breweries and musicians participate in benefit for the restoration and conservation of the farm, a Historic Landmark. General admission: $5 for 13 and over; kids under 13 are free with an accompanying adult. Sampler admission for ages 21 and over is $10 and includes a commemorative cup and three taster tokens. Cups are limited to the first 1,500 sampler admissions. Live music from Grand Hallway, singer Kelli Schaefer and folk band Big Sur. For more information, visit www.wrvmuseum.org/hopsandcrops.html or call the White River Valley Museum at 253-288-7433.
Pacific Ballroom Dance: 7 p.m., Oct. 8, Pacific Ballroom Dance Studio, 1604 15th St. SW, Suite 109, Auburn. Fundraisier. Special guest is Pierre Dulaine, well-known ballroom dancer and dance instructor. Dance the night away, learn some dance steps, enjoy some refreshments and support social development and arts education for kids. Tickets: $15. For more information, visit www.pacificballroom.org
Classes
CERT courses: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Oct. 5 and ending Nov. 9 (6-week course), Auburn Emergency Operations Center, third floor, One Main Street Professional Plaza, 1 E. Main St., Auburn. Course includes two Saturday drills: Oct. 23 and Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The City of Auburn Emergency Management Office, in conjunction with the White River Valley Citizen Corps Council, is providing area residents with the opportunity to complete Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. The training is being offered at no cost to community members but participants must pre-register. For more information or to register please call 253-876-1925 or e-mail emergencyprep@auburnwa.gov. Applications also are available online at www.auburnwa.gov/disaster.
Health
Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 23, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th. St., Auburn. 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., Sept. 18, SuperMall, bus by Burlington Coat Factory, 1101 Supermall Way; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., Sept. 23, Social Security, 1901 C St. SW, Auburn; 8-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 30, West Auburn High School gym, 401 W. Main St.; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 1, Boeing 17-44 (employees only), 700 15th St. SW, Auburn; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Oct. 4, 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. Events: • 5 p.m., Sept 22: Lower your Cholesterol the Natural Way; • 5 p.m., Oct 13 Grains, Whole Grains and Low-Glycemic Grains. A $5 food donation requested. For more information, contact Kirsten at 253-833-8766.
Celebrate health! Celebrate the Plaza! Health Fair: Noon-4 p.m., Sept. 18, Capital Oncology Cancer Center, 222 2nd St. NE, Auburn, and other locations throughout the Auburn Regional Medical Center campus will be open for behind-the-scenes tours. The event introduces the new plaza building to the community and will offer health-related activities for the family.
Auburn Valley YMCA living tobacco-free programs: Weekly support groups: • Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW (free child care provided); • Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., Auburn Regional Medical Center, 202 N Division St. Please call before your first visit to confirm room location. Contact Heidi Henson, program coordinator, at 253-223-7538 or hhenson@seattleymca.org. • Free Accelerate Your Quit! workshops: • Saturdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m.: Sept. 25, or Nov. 13, Auburn Valley YMCA, Registration required. Contact Henson, at 253-223-7538 or hhenson@seattleymca.org.
Wellness fair: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sept. 30, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 9th St, SE. Free fair – “Wellness is Your Good Fortune” – will offer health screenings, informational booths, raffle for door prizes and entertainment from “The Spectapulars.” Lunch, at $3, will be served from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Best Defense Against Breast Cancer: 6 p.m., Oct. 12, Capital Oncology Cancer Center, 222 2nd St. NE, Auburn. Oncologist John Keech, DO, of Capital Oncology, will hold a public health talk on the subject, in which he will cover the facts and myths about what every woman should know about breast cancer and its treatment. To register for the talk, please call 1-800-370-8640.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S., Auburn. 253-931-3018. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Toddler ABC Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.
Tuesday Baby Bounces and Story Times: 10:05 a.m. and 11 a.m., Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Join us for bounces, stories and short playtime afterward.
Preschool ABC Story Times: 11 a.m., Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25. Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome.
Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27. 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., Sept. 16, 23, Oct. 14, 21, 28. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime story time.
Book Buddies: 4 p.m., Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26. Teen volunteers are available to assist elementary school students in kindergarten through fourth grade with their reading.
Spanish-English Story Times: 7 p.m., Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27. Ages 3-8.
Hallo-wee!: 10:30 a.m., Oct. 29. All ages welcome. Come in costume to a short Halloween Story Time with a parade and trick-or-treating to follow.
TEENS
Short and Scary Story Contest: For students in grades 6–12 enrolled in Auburn School District, private schools or homeschooled in Auburn, Algona, Pacific or Muckleshoot. Submit your spookiest stories this month and win a ghastly good prize. All stories must be original, written in English and between 500-3,000 words. Stories written for school assignments are OK. E-mail your story to WritingContest@kcls.org as a Word document attachment or in the text of your message. Make sure your e-mail includes: name, school, grade and a phone number where you can be reached.
Teen Book Club: • 4:30 p.m., Sept. 21. “The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had” by Kristin Levine. The first eight people who sign up to attend will receive a free copy courtesy of the Friends of the Auburn Library. • 4:30 p.m., Oct. 19. “Un Lun Dun” by China Miéville.
Game On!: 3:30 p.m., Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20. Play your favorite games for the Wii, Xbox 360, GameCube and PS2. Check out our new games.
Horror Writing Workshop: 3:30 p.m., Oct. 21, 28. Learn how to write a spooky story in two workshops and then enter your story into our Short and Spooky story writing contest. Learn new writing skills and enter to win a gift card from Borders.
Slam, A Poetry Event: 6 p.m., Oct. 21. Bring your original work or a favorite poem or song to recite.
Teen Read Week Film Festival: 3 p.m., Oct. 22. Celebrate Teen Read Week with musical movies. This year’s theme is Books with Beat. Snacks provided. Rated PG or PG-13. Ask at the Information Desk for titles.
Rock Band 3 Tournament: 3 p.m., Oct. 27. Teams of up to six teens will compete to see who is the Rock Band champion. Winners will receive gift cards. Warm up and registration from 3-4 p.m. Tournament begins at 4 p.m.
ADULTS
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., Sept. 28, Oct. 26. The Friends support the library and programs. Join us.
Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., Sept. 22, Oct. 2, 9, 6, 13, 27; 7 p.m., Oct 11. 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. • Microsoft Word Level 1: 10 a.m., Sept. 18; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., Sept. 21; • Microsoft Excel Level 2: 7 p.m., Sept. 22; • Microsoft Word Level 3: 10 a.m., Sept. 25; • Internet Level 3: 7 p.m., Sept. 27; • Internet Level 1: 10 a.m., Oct. 4; • Excel Level 1: 10 a.m., Oct. 5; • Word Level 1: 10 a.m., Oct. 7; • Excel Level 2: 7 p.m., Oct. 13; • E-mail Level 1: 10 a.m., Oct. 16; • Excel Level 3: noon, Oct. 16; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., Oct. 19; • Introduction to Computers: 10 a.m., Oct. 23; • Facebook & LinkedIn Basics: 1 p.m., Oct. 15.
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., Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28. Improve your English speaking and listening skills.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., Oct. 5. Join the Auburn Library Book Discussion Group for an evening of lively conversation. Our friendly group meets the first Tuesday of each month. Please see http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/adults/ for more information.
Auburn Authors’ Group: 7 p.m., Oct. 12. Ages 18 and older. Join other local writers for critique and support of your writing process.
Resume Help: 10 a.m., Oct. 20. Receive one-on-one assistance with your resume and cover letter. Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018.
Things That Go Bump in the Night: 5:30 p.m., Oct. 26. Join members of A.P.A.R.T. (Auburn Paranormal Activities Research Team) as they explain the ins and outs of ghost hunting. Hear which houses in King County the group thinks are haunted and why.
The New Job Search in the New Economy: 10 a.m., Oct. 30. Presented by Duncan Burgess. In this workshop you will learn how to shift your approach to match the new job environment and smooth your path to finding employment. The workshop covers the key differences in today’s labor market.
Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Sept. 21, 28. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Sept. 21, 28. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.
Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m., Sept. 22, 29. 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., Sept. 27. 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., Sept. 22, 29. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube games.
Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
STORY TIME
Stories and Strings: 11 a.m., Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27. Come join us for a rockin’ good time of stories, songs and silliness.
COMPUTER CLASSES
Looking to sharpen your technology skills?: If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779. • Internet Level II: 10 a.m., Oct. 4. 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. • Excel Level I: 6 p.m., Oct. 21. Learn how to perform calculations using formulas, copy formulas with the fill handle and use Autosum for quick addition. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse and keyboard.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Reading in the Woods Book Group: 7 p.m., Oct. 4. Join us for a lively thoughtful discussion. This month’s book is “18 Best Stories” by Edgar Allen Poe. Light refreshments will be served. Please come to the Service Desk at the library to obtain a copy of the book.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Muckleshoot Poetry Café: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 18. Share your poetry, song lyrics or short stories at our Poetry Café, hosted by Joel Keeline. Light refreshments will be provided.
Plateau Area Creative Writing Group: 10 a.m., Oct. 22. Calling all writers. This writing 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
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.
Valley Cities educational luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 17, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S., Auburn, WA. Keynote speakers: King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg and King County Sheriff Sue Rahr. Open to the public. Donations accepted. To RSVP or for more information, e-mail Pam Taylor ptaylor@valleycities.org or egoretti@valleycities.org.
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Auction & Dinner: 5-9 p.m., Nov. 12, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Auburn. Fundraiser. Register online. Information: Betty Cannon 253-833-0700, or betty@auburnareawa.org.
Seniors
Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-3016 or www.auburnwa.gov. Senior activities include:
• Senior Coffee Hours with the Mayor and Councilmembers: 10-11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month.
• Lunch: Noon Mondays-Fridays. Registration for lunch begins at 11 a.m. Choose from soup and sandwich or the main meal menu. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and older; $5.75 for those younger than 60.
• Movie screenings: 12:45 p.m. , Wednesdays. Refreshments provided. Cost: Free.
• Monday Supper Club: 5-6 p.m. the third Monday of the month. Cost: $5; registration required.
• Meals on Wheels: Senior Services’ Meals on Wheels program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information call the Auburn Senior Center at 253-931-3016.
• Enhance Wellness Program: Registered nurse and social worker are on-site to help individuals work towards their own health and wellness goals. Call for details.
• Open Jam Session: 10-11:30 a.m., second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Jessie Powell is the organizer of the musicians, but anybody is welcome to come and play with the group.
• Wii bowling: 9:30 a. m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays.
Entertainment
Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria: Sept. 15-19, Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma. Show schedule: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, 16, 17, 18; 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17, 18; 1, 5 p.m., Sept. 19. Alegría is a Cirque du Soleil classic and an internationally acclaimed production, featuring a cast of 55 performers and musicians from 17 countries and showcasing breathtaking acrobatics. Tickets: adults, from $35-$70; children (12 & under), from $28-$56; military, seniors and Students, from $31.50-$63. Premium tickets: adults, $95; children (12 & under), $76; military, seniors and students, $85.50. Tickets available at www.cirquedusoleil.com/alegria or by calling 1-800-968-2737.
“Pasty Cline … Anytime” : 8 p.m. Sept. 17-18, and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Celebrated entertainer Cayman Ilika will perform a concert of songs recorded by legendary country superstar Patsy Cline. General admission is $20, students/seniors are $15 and groups of eight or more are $10 each. Tickets are available through www.brownpapertickets.com, at the door or by calling 206-799-6914.
Chocolate Confessions, the Musical Comedy: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 24, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. In this one-woman musical comedy, you’ll meet over a dozen unique characters and hear amusing anecdotes about chocolate, the surprising origins of the chocolate chip cookie, and a courtroom drama of chocolate on trial for its sins. A special reception provided by Gosanko Chocolate Art prior to the show at 6:30. 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.
Thistle Theater presents Tale of Two Bad Mice: 2 p.m., Sept. 25, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Young Beatrix Potter persuades her governess to join her in re-enacting the day the mice came to be called two bad mice. On a search for food, the mice Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca find Beatrix’s doll house and are driven to outrageous behavior when they learn the delicious looking food is made of inedible plaster. Funding provided in part by the Jim Henson Foundation, Allied Arts Foundation and 4Culture. 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.
Bravo Performing Arts Series – The Coats: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 2, Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. The Coats are a cappella singing group with its beginnings on the corners of Pike Place Market. These guys are a high-energy act that creates tight harmonies. Tickets: $17, $15. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.auburnwa.gov/arts.
Rodney Atkins: 5 p.m., 9 p.m., Oct. 2, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Atkins, one of country’s music bright young stars, headlines the 27th annual Rotary Club of Auburn Scholarship Show. Proceeds from the concerts – presented by the Rotary Club of Auburn and KMPS 94.1 FM – will benefit the club’s scholarship fund. Seats are $30. Dinner-and-four-ticket packages are available at $250. To order, call 206-628-0888 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. For reservations/information, call 253-833-6633.
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.
Auditions
‘Annie’: 7-9 p.m., Sept. 21, 23, Green River Community College’s Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. The Heavier Than Air Family Theater Company, a resident community theater group sponsored by Green River Community College, will be holding open auditions for its upcoming Christmas production of the beloved musical “Annie”. Needed are actors and actresses aged 16 and up. The children’s roles will be cast from invited summer camp participants. Rehearsals are on Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 30. Performances are slated for Dec. 10-19. For more information, visit www.heavierthanair.com and click on Tina Underdahl or Joe Baker in the staff directory.
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 auburnchildrensancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for more information. CDT is located at 14 B St. NE, Nos. 1 & 2, Auburn.
Auburn Dance Academy: 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100. For program information, call 253-833-1891 or visit www.AuburnDanceAcademy.com.
Reunions
Mount Rainier High School class of 1965: 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Sept. 18, Fairwood Golf & Country Club, 17070 140th Ave. SE, Renton. 45th reunion. For information, please contact Phyllis Barton Parker by pone at 425-868-2803 or e-mail at parkerduo@hotmail.com.
Museums
Neely Mansion Open House: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. every Saturday through September, 12303 Auburn-Black Diamond Road, located just east of the Highway 18 Auburn-Black Diamond Road exit. Discover local history at the 1894 Victorian Classic Revival farmhouse built by a child-pioneer who crossed the Oregon Trail as a seven-year-old in 1853. The Neelys were one of Washington Territory’s – and South King County’s – earliest and most influential families. The house and grounds reflect their legacy as well as that of the ethnic tenant farmers who lived there between 1900 and the 1970s, when the Auburn High School and GRCC Drama Departments staffed haunted house tours to provide the seed money to begin restoration of the property. The Neely Mansion is a national, state and county landmark. Visit www.neelymansion.org for more information.
Black Diamond Historical Society Museum: Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 32627 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2142, museum@blackdiamondmuseum.org or www.blackdiamondmuseum.org.
White River Valley Museum: Featured exhibit: Through Nov. 7, celebrating 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Washington with “Politics and Bedcovers.” The exhibit delves into the historic and contemporary political beliefs of women articulated through quilting and textile arts. Related events: • Beginning dye class with Martie Carroll, Sept. 18, noon to 3 p.m. • Family Day: Crazy Quilts! Oct. 9, noon to 4 p.m. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission: $1-$2; free on Wednesdays. 918 H St. S.E., Auburn. 253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: Sept. 1-30: Kristen Imig, photography; Justin Mata, digital imagery. 25 W. Main St. Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
Cheryl Sallee Gallery: Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Admission: Free. Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. S.E. 253-931-5043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.
Hulan Fleming Fine Arts sale: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, now until end of September, Auburn Fine Arts Gallery, 208 E. Main St. Showing the fine arts paintings of Hulan Fleming,well known for his western paintings and seascapes. Portrait sketches by Karen Morchin, former owner of Auburn Fines Arts and Picture Framing, will be available.