Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com.
Earth Day event: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19, West Hill Lake Natural Area, 801 W. St. NW. Public is invited to participate in the volunteer project to remove invasive English Ivy that dominates areas within the area – a nine-acre area of largely intact mature forest that includes a two-acre lake, and is one of the most sensitive aquatic areas in the city. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves. English Ivy may cause dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Volunteers will meet at the east entrance of the natural area, approximately 500 feet south of South 318th Street. Parking is available along West Street Northwest. If you would like to participate, email Jamie Kelly, with City of Auburn Environmental Services, or call 253-804-5092.
Downtown Sculpture Gallery Walking Tour: 7 p.m. April 24, start at Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Artist join the tour to discuss their works. Program includes opening dedication and reception, a short film that will showcase aspects of the installation and artist interviews and a walk. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Maija McKnight, arts coordinator, at 253-931-3043 or mmcknight@auburnwa.gov.
Conference on Horse Keeping and Climate Change, Managing the Uncertainty: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Way, Auburn. King Conservation District and Horses for Clean Water present the program. Keynote speakers: Dr. Gary Muscatello, DVM, University of Sydney, Australia; Chad Kruger, WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources; Dr. Nick Bond, state climatologist, University of Washington. Afternoon session offers participants tools to “future proof” their land and horses. Content on land management practices include new twists on pasture management, innovative approaches to water conservation on horse properties and more. To register, go online at KingCD.org, call 425-282-1949 or email signup@kingcd.org. Cost: $20 for horse owners/general public, $35 for agency participants, includes coffee and fruit at sign-in, catered lunch, vender display, tram tour of Emerald Downs horse facilities, plus a free ticket to the races redeemable any 2014 race day.
Teaching Equity Conference: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 26, Highline Community College, 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. Providing innovative strategies to narrow the opportunity gap by offering insights to support the recruitment and retention of teachers of color. Keynote speaker: 2013 National Teacher of the Year Jeff Charbonneau, of Zillah. Breakfast and lunch included in the registration fee of $35. Online registration deadline is April 17 at www.TeachingEquity.com.
Pacific’s Earth Day celebration: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26, City Hall parking lot, 100 Third Ave. SE. Going green is this year’s theme, and businesses such as Lowe’s and Puget Sound Energy will be there to showcase LED lighting, recycling and other ways to become more ecologically and environmentally friendly. Lunch will be available for purchase. In addition to vendors, a booth will collect donations for the “Always Brothers” 100-mile ultra-run, which will come through Pacific on July 26. The nonprofit organization raises awareness about the ultimate sacrifice made by serviceman in defense of their country and helps support the families of fallen military men and women.
63rd annual National Day of Prayer: Noon-1 p.m. May 1, Auburn City Hall, plaza, 25 W. Main St. (Indoors in case of rain). Twelve pastors from different denominational and cultural backgrounds lead a public prayer. Theme: “One Voice, United in Prayer.” Public invited. For more information contact Marge Gordon, 253-735-1093, mgordonauburn@msn.com.
Clean Sweep: 7:30 a.m. May 3, Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. This community-wide volunteer effort will focus on major clean-up and beautification efforts in different areas around the City. Volunteer groups will work on general clean-up, landscaping, weeding and other projects at various park sites, trails and other sites around Auburn. The morning agenda: 7:30 a.m. – Check in at City Hall, breakfast prepared by Kiwanis Club of Auburn; 8:15 a.m. – Welcome and project instructions; 8:30 a.m. – ceremonial sweep along Main Street sidewalks; 8:45 a.m. – Teams go to project locations. Volunteers are asked to bring tools based on their volunteer assignment (determined once registered), gardening or work gloves, and a broom for the ceremonial sweep along the Main Street sidewalks. Participants are encouraged to wear T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, or other clothing that identifies their group. For additional information, call Julie Krueger at 253-804-5042 or email jkrueger@auburnwa.gov.
Auburn’s Annual Youth Fishing Derby: 8:30 a.m.-noon, May 3, Mill Pond Park, 600 Oravetz Road. Youth ages 14 and under invited to participate in free derby. The pond will be stocked with trophy-size trout. City of Auburn, Auburn Sports & Marine and the Auburn SOF Chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers sponsor the event. For more information, contact Brian Petty at 253-804-5048 or bpetty@auburnwa.gov.
Auburn Art Walk and Wine Tasting: 5-9 p.m. May 9, downtown. Experience art, music, wine tasting. Presented by the Auburn Valley Creative Arts, City of Auburn, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, 4 Culture. Wine tasting tickets are available online at auburnartwalk.com, for $15, or $20 on the day of the event. On the day of the event, a walking map, wine tasting tickets, custom wine glass and ID check will be available at the corner of D Street Southeast and East Main Street (near Zola’s Café) as well as the Auburn Downtown Association office, 222 E. Main St.
May Tea: Seatings at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., May 10, Neely Mansion, 12303 SE Auburn Black Diamond Road, Auburn, off Highway 18. Enjoy spring delicacies, music and tour the unique Victorian home. Cost: $15 per guest. Reservations required: 253-850-2777 or www.neelymansion.org
Petpalooza: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 17, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE, Auburn. Pet-friendly festival. Animal entertainment, Dog Trot, Unleashed pet contest, petting zoo, interactive bug zoo, demonstrations, food vendors, Skyhoundz Disc Dog Championship, more than 150 vendors, pet adoptions, exams, vaccinations and other related services. Sponsors include Green River Veterinary Hospital, Banfield Pet Hospital, Del’s Feed & Farm Supply, Reber Ranch, PetSmart, Petco, Media support courtesy of 100.7 The Wolf, Radio Disney Seattle, the Auburn Reporter and Pet Connection Magazine. Free admission. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov/petpalooza
RELATED EVENT
Dog Trot: 8:30 a.m. (check-in and on-site registration), 9:30 (run begins). Family-oriented fun run event. “Chip-timed” starts and finishes in the same location. Participants have a choice of a 3K or 5K route. The course is flat, easy and enjoyable for all ages and ability levels. Awards will be distributed to the top participant in five age groups. First 100 participants who register receive a free goody bag. Fee: early registration (on or before April 25) $18, includes event T-shirt); late registration (April 26-May 14) $23, includes T-shirt while supplies last. No registration May 15 and 16); on-site Registration (May 17) $25, includes T-shirt while supplies last. Registration form and event rules/information available at www.auburnwa.gov/events. For more information, call 253-931-3043.
King County Community Service Area program spring town hall meeting: 7-9 p.m. May 20, Neuwaukum Grange Hall, 38402 180th Ave. SE, Auburn. Open house is an opportunity for residents of unincorporated areas to learn more about King County’s work in their specific community and speak out about their own priorities. Guests are King County Councilmembers Peter von Reichbauer and Reagan Dunn, King County Sheriff John Urquhart and Deputy Executive Fred Jarrett. For more information, visit www.kingcounty.gov/exec/community-service-areas.aspx.
City of Algona Kids Fishing Derby: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 31, Matchett Park, 402 Warde St. For kids, ages 13 and under. A portable pond will be stocked with trout. Poles and bait will be provided. The event is free but ticket reservations are required beginning May 19 at City Hall. For more information, call 253-833-2897.
Benefits
Clothes 4 Kidz Clothing Drive: Now through April 25. Clothes 4 Kidz, a subcommittee of the Communities In School of Auburn, is collecting gently used clothing and new underwear and socks (youth sizes to extra large, adults sizes, extra small to extra large) for distribution through Auburn School District schools to children in need. Dropoff locations: • Rainier Middle School, 30620 116th Ave. SE; • VRFA Fire Station 31 (by Fred Meyer), 1101 D St. NE; • Terminal Park Elementary School, 1101 D St. SE; • Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, 910 Ninth St. SE; • Hazelwood Elementary School, 11815 SE 304th St.; • Lakeland Hills homeowners, 5801 Lakeland Hills Way SE; • Mt. Baker Middle School, 620 37th St. SE; • Valley Christian School, 1312 Second St. SE; • Ilalko Elementary School, 301 Oravetz Place SE; • City of Auburn Annex (second floor), 1 E. Main St.; • Auburn School District Transportation office, 615 15th St. SW; • Stor-More Self-Storage, 1802 A St. SE; • Auburn School District Administration Building, 915 Fourth St. NE. For more information, visit auburn.ciswa.org or email cisauburn@comcast.net
Des Moines Auxiliary of Seattle Children’s Hospital Fashion Show: Noon, April 17, Landmark on the Sound, 23660 Marine View Drive S., Des Moines. Benefit for the hospital’s uncompensated care fund. Doors prizes, raffle, lunch. Rottles hosts fashion show. Tickets are a $30 donation. Deadline to reserve tickets is April 3. For more information or to order tickets, please call 206-824-4746 or 206-878-1239.
Wild Child, 5K Adult Run and 1K Kids Dash: 9 a.m.-noon, April 26, Roegner Park, 601 Oravetz Road, Auburn. Providing hope and a new beginning for burned children and their families. A paved stroller/baby jogger/kid-friendly trail along the White River. Race-end snack provided along with sponsor giveaways and a free ride around the neighborhood on a fire truck. Raising money to support the Burned Children’s Recovery Foundation, letting no child walk alone. Registration: (includes T-shirt) $30 adults, $10 child (10 and younger). T-shirts guaranteed to those registering before April 13. Online registration at www.wildchildrun.com closes midnight April 23. Day of race: $40 adults, $15 child.
Chicken Teriyaki Dinner Spring Fundraiser: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 27, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. Chicken teriyaki dinner served cafeteria style or takeout. Bake sale features mochi, manju, pies, cookies, cakes and more. Cost: $12. For more information, visit www.wrbt.org.
Fourth annual Empty Bowls event: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S., Auburn. Local artists, businesses and restaurants come together to help Auburn’s hungry. A $15 suggested donation will get you a handcrafted pottery or wood bowl made by local artisans to keep and lunch provided by Auburn-area restaurants and schools. Proceeds benefit the Auburn Food Bank. For more information, contact the food bank at 253-833-8925 or www.theauburnfoodbank.org.
The Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., May 3, on the first Saturday of every month, February to June, October to December, Auburn School District Transportation Yard, 615 15th St. SW. Featuring arts and crafts from local artists and business people. Free to the public. A $10 vendor fee supports the Auburn High School seniors scholarship fund. For more information, contact Janie Bartro at 253-227-7789, or visit www.busbarnbonanza.com.
28th Annual Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament: 1:30-7 p.m. May 9, Washington National Golf Course, 14330 SE Husky Way, Auburn. Fees: twosome $250, foursome $450. No singles. Register online at www.auburnareawa.org. Contact Bard Atrops at the chamber office, 253-833-0700, or barb@auburnareawa.org to inquire about hole sponsorships or tournament sponsorships.
Trivia Challenge: 6-9 p.m. May 14, Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse, 29630 Green River Road, Auburn. Want to test your smarts in a fun, entertaining way? Have some friends you think are pretty smart? Join ACAP, Auburn Youth Resources and Kiwanis Club of the Valley for a night of team trivia. Proceeds benefit ACAP, a division of AYR that provides child care and early learning opportunities to low-income families in Auburn. Tickets: $40 per person. Raffle for prizes. Snacks provided, cash bar available. As a dinner option, Copper Falls will take $10 off of two entrees. For more information, contact Greg Dobbs, The Kiwanis Club of the Valley, at 253-951-9901 or kiwanisteamtrivia@gmail.com
31st annual Scholarship Show: 8 p.m. May 17, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E St. NE. Featuring Thompson Square. Sponsored by the Auburn Rotary Club and KMPS 94.1. Proceeds benefit the Auburn Rotary Scholarship Fund. Tickets: $40 balcony, $50 mezzanine, $60 orchestra. To order, call 206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Health
Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.
Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. April 30, Safeway, mobile in parking lot, 101 Auburn Way S.; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 30, Auburn High School, parking lot, 800 Fourth St. NE; 12:30-3:30 p.m. May 1, GSA, parking lot, 400 15th St. SW; 8-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2, Rainier Christian High School, 19830 SE 328th Place; 9:30-11 a.m., 12:30-3:30 p.m. May 10, Walmart, 762 Outlet Collection Way; 12:30-2:30 p.m., 3:30-6:30 p.m. May 12, Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H. St. NE; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m. May 12, LDS Church, 625 M St. NE; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 14, Green River Community College, Glacier Room, Lindbloom Center, 12401 SE 320th St.; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21, Auburn Mountainview High School, 28900 124th Ave. SE; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. May 23, Zones, Inc., 1102 15th St. SW. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.
Zen Shin Meditation Service: 9-10 a.m. Sundays, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. For more information, visit www.wrbt.org.
Mary Bridge Children’s Center for Childhood Safety: Car safety seat inspection on the first Wednesday of each month at MultiCare Auburn Urgent Care, 202 Cross St. SE, Auburn. Please call 253-403-1417 to schedule an appointment.
Auburn Alzheimer’s Association Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. first Tuesday of each month, Church of the Nazarene, 1225 29th St. SE, Room 15, Auburn. Caring for someone with memory loss? Group provides a place for caregivers to learn and gain support from others caring for a person with memory loss. Support groups also serve as an opportunity for participants to receive information on care management, available services, research and treatment options. Free. Contact group facilitator Val Brustad at 253-854-7658 for details.
Living Tobacco-free Weekly Free Support Group: 6 p.m. Wednesdays, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, second floor, Heart Care Center classroom, 202 N. Division St. Free one-hour weekly support group meeting open to adults and teens wanting to quit tobacco, newly quit, struggling with relapse or helping a friend quit tobacco. For more information, contact Heidi Henson at 253-223-7538 or hhenson@seattleymca.org.
Southeast King County Parkinson’s Disease support group: Meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m., St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. SE, Covington. Group’s monthly lunches are on the first Tuesday of the month at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. For more information, contact Stephanie Lawson at 206-579-5206.
Gamblers Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call toll free the Gamblers Anonymous Hotline 1-855-222-5542. Visit www.gawashington.org or www.gamblersanonymous.org for additional information.
Volunteers
Auburn Valley Humane Society: 6-8 p.m., fourth Wednesdays of the month; 10 a.m.-noon, fourth Saturdays of the month, AVHS shelter, 4910 A St. SE, Auburn. Volunteer orientation and trainings. Stop by the shelter to pick up a volunteer application or download one from www.auburnvalleyhs.org and bring it to the orientation. You may register to attend anyone of the sessions in the future by emailing slavigne@auburnvalleyhs.org. For more information, call 253-249-7849 or visit www.auburnvalleyhs.org.
Clubs, programs
Striped Water Poets: Meets every Tuesday, 7- 9 p.m., at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. A roundtable critique and welcoming of new poets.
Auburn Noon Lions: Meets Tuesdays, noon, at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec Department, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. Meets at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Rainbow Cafe, 112 E. Main St.
Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. Guests are welcome. For more information, visit www.auburnrotary.org.
Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meets every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 108 S. Division, Suite B. Learn the fine art of communication and public speaking in a friendly supportive atmosphere. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 253-735-1751 or visit www.toastmasters.org.
The Rainier Audubon Society: 7 p.m. April 21, Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 – 51st Ave. S. Featured presentation: Tanzania’s Wildlife by Dan Streiffert.
Auburn Green River Valley Prospecting Club: Meets 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, The River Estates Community Center, 3611 I St. NE, Auburn. Club promotes recreational prospecting, camaraderie and education with members, local organizations and youth groups throughout the Puget Sound Region. Affiliated chapter of The Gold Prospectors Association of America. Offers places for individuals and families to go to prospect, local support, free information services. Membership is free and open to anyone who is interested in prospecting for gold or other precious minerals, metal detecting or rock hounding. For more information, call 253 833-2255 or visit pnwgpaa.com/Washington/Auburn/Calendar.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. 253- 931-3018. Library events include:
NOTE
Temporary Library Closure: The Auburn Library will be closed the morning of Tuesday, April 22 for staff training. The library will open at 11:30 a.m.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22. Ages 3 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome. Prepare your child for school by exploring the ABCs with stories, songs and movement.
Infant and Young Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28. Ages newborn to 24 months, siblings welcome. Bring your babies and bounce along to stories, nursery rhymes and songs. A short playtime follows the program.
Afternoon Family ABC Story Time: 1:45 p.m. April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19. Ages 3 and older with caregiver. Explore the alphabet through books, music, movement and felt boards.
Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. April 17, May 1, 8, 15, 22. Ages 2 to 3 with adult, siblings welcome. Explore Early Literacy through stories, movement, music and flannel boards
Spanish Story Time: 6:30 p.m. April 17, May 1, 8, 15, 22. Enjoy stories, songs and games in Spanish and English.
Bricks and More Fun: 3:30 p.m. May 1 and 15. Ages 5 to 12 with adult. Play with Legos, try a themed activity and bring your friends for constructive fun at the library.
Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m.-noon, April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19. Newborn to age 5 with adult. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English.
Music for Kids From Around the World: 4 p.m. April 25. Presented by Si Limon with Eli Rosenblatt. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Swing, Reggae, Salsa, Samba and other rhythms from around the world bring stories about silly animals, love, friendship and freedom to life in his songs.
Celebrate Dia-Super Saturday Family Story Time: 11 a.m. April 26. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Celebrate El Dia (Diversity in Action) with a fun weekend Story Time of books, felt boards, songs and movement. Then stay for crafts and snacks.
TEENS
Study Zone: 5-7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays. No Study Zone on May 26. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Teen Zone: 3:30 p.m. April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28. Snack, get online, hangout, play video games, study or pick up a good book.
Strategic Gaming Club: 3:30 p.m. April 24, May 8, 22. Play Magic, The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons and other role playing games at the library.
Teen Lounge: 3-5 p.m. April 28. Enjoy movies and snacks, or come in to get your homework done or hang out. Movies rated G, PG and PG-13.
Recruits Needed, Teen Library Council: 3 p.m. May 12. Try out some cool tech gadgets at the library. MacBooks, Makey Makey kits, BrushBots and more.
Teen Writers’ Group: 3:30 p.m. April 18, May 2, 16. Share what you’ve been writing, improve your craft and have fun. Snacks will be served.
Teen Book Club: 4 p.m. May 20. “Tiger’s Curse” by Sally Houck
From the Streets of Shakespeare to the Court of Elizabeth: 1:30 p.m. May 3. Presented by Tames Alan, Living History Lectures. History comes alive in this program which presents a look into the lives of the working class and the nobility during the time of Shakespeare. Using authentic costumes and fascinating facts, explore how people lived their daily lives in the Elizabethan age.
Handwriting Analysis: 3:30 p.m. May 6. Learn the secrets hidden in your handwriting and the forensics of handwriting identification in this interactive workshop.
ADULTS
Book a Librarian: Free 30-minute appointments to help you with your information needs. Please come to the library or call 253-931-3018 to make an appointment.
English as a Second Language (ESL) : 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. No class on May 26. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Computer classes: Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018. • Word Level 2, noon, April 26. • Microsoft Excel Level 4, 6:30 p.m. May 1, and 10 a.m. May 10; • One-on-One Assistance, 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 13; 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. May 21. • Internet Level 1, 1:30 p.m. May 14. • Microsoft Publisher, noon, May 17. • Word Level 1, 1:30 p.m. May 21. • Word Level 2, 6:30 p.m. May 29.
Free In-Person Assistance, Washington Health Benefit Exchange: 2-5 p.m. April 21, 28. One-on-one assistance for those enrolling in the new Exchange (Washington Health Plan Finder). Available in English and Laotian.
Tablets 101: 2 p.m. April 25, noon, May 5. Learn how to use your new tablet. This class teaches the basics, how to turn off your device completely, wifi connection, security and app installation. All operating systems covered. Please bring your own device.
Start to Fitness, Bollywood Dance: 7 p.m. April 17. Presented by Dance with Bollywood Seattle. Bollywood Dance is an expressive dance style combining traditional storytelling and body movements. Learn a choreography that includes traditional mudras to tell the story of the song and Bollywood dance moves.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. April 22, May 27
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 2-3 p.m. April 18, May 17, 3-4 p.m. May 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m. May 19. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Genealogy Assistance: 1-3 p.m. May 3, 7, 10, 21. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.
STARS Workshop, Simple Science for Preschoolers: 6 p.m. May 8. Adults can nurture scientific skills even if they don’t have all the answers. All you need are curiosity, planning and some interesting stuff. Provides 2 STARS credit hours in Curriculum and Learning Environment. Please register.
Auburn Library Book Club: 7 p.m. May 13. “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain
Travel Italy, Best Practices: 7 p.m. May 28. Always wanted to go to Italy, but don’t know where to start? Join Kerri Wood of Adventure On Travel for a free seminar that will teach you the tips and tricks to create your own Italian adventure of a lifetime. In this fun, informative session Kerri will share with you the best ways to stay within your budget and maximize your precious vacation time. Learn to experience Italy instead of just being another tourist; immerse yourself into this culturally rich country.
Start to Fitness: If you want a more active, healthy lifestyle, it’s easy to get started at your library. Throughout 2014, find ideas, inspiration and tips on simple ways to add more movement and healthy options to your life through the new adult series, Start to Fitness. www.kcls.org/fitness
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Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
NOTE
Temporary Library Closure: The Algona-Pacific Library will be closed the morning of Tuesday, April 22 for staff training. The library will open at noon.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. April 29, May 6, 13, 20. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. April 29, May 6, 13, 20. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Family Story Time: 10 a.m. May 16. Held at the Pacific Community Center, 305 Milwaukee Ave., Pacific. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement.
Super Saturday Family Story Time: 11 a.m. May 3. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Celebrate Dia, Spanish Story Time: 1 p.m. May 3. Ages 3 to 7 with adult.Celebrate the International Day of the Child/Day of the Book with a special Spanish Story Time.
Legos at the Library: 3:30 p.m. May 12. Ages 5 to 11 with adult. Have some fun building with Legos. Create around the monthly theme or build what you like. You bring the ideas and we will supply the Legos.
TEENS
Teen Zone: 3-5 p.m. April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. For teens in middle and high school. Snack, get online, hang out, play video games, study or pick up a good book.
Study Zone: 4-6 p.m. Thursdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Teen Book Speed Dating: 4 p.m. May 6. For grades 6-12. Find your next book to love! Spend some time with different books and pick one (or more) to take home. All participants will receive a book to keep.
ADULTS
Book a Librarian: Free 30-minute appointments to help you with your information needs. Please come to the library or call 253-931-3554 to make an appointment.
Computer Class: Registration required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-833-3554. • Computer Class: Microsoft Word Level 1, 6:30 p.m. April 23. • One-On-One Assistance, 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m. April 28; • Microsoft Excel Level 1, 6:30 p.m. May 7; • Microsoft PowerPoint, noon, May 10.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL): 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Presented by Green River Community College. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 3-4 p.m. May 7. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Algona-Pacific Page Turners Book Group: 7:30 p.m. May 21. “The End of Your Life Book Club” by Will Schwalbe
Start to Fitness: If you’re resolved to begin the New Year with a more active, healthy lifestyle, it’s easy to get started at your library. Throughout 2014, find ideas, inspiration and tips on simple ways to add more movement and healthy options to your life through the new adult series, Start to Fitness. www.kcls.org/fitness
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Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
Looking to sharpen your technology skills?: If you’re interested in attending a computer class, please call 253-931-6779.
Network
3No Networking: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. 3No Networking is a casual weekly get-together set aside for members of the business community to drop in and get to know each other. The mixer rotates among Auburn venues: • First Thursday of the month – Oddfellas Pub & Eatery, 102 W. Main St.; • second Thursday – Auburn Wine & Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE; • third Thursday – Station Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125; • fourth Thursday – Zola’s Café, 402 E. Main St. Suite 120. The series is made possible by a partnership between IPZ No. 15 Auburn, the City of Auburn Office of Economic Development, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and the Auburn Downtown Association. For more information, contact Doug Lein, IPZ administrator, at 253-804-3101.
Auburn Area Chamber “Connecting for Success” 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 Tuesday of every month, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room (fourth floor), 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Register online through the chamber.
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: Monday-Friday, Salad bar begins at 11:30, Main meal is served at noon. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and over, $6 for those younger than 60.
• Movie Screenings: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 50 cents suggested donation for refreshments.
• Monday Supper Club: 4:45-6 p.m. One Monday a month. Call 253-931-3016 for date and menu. Cost: $6 for all ages.
• Meals on Wheels: Senior services’ program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information, call the center at 253-931-3016.
PROGRAMS
Volunteer opportunities: The center’s meals-on-wheels and respite programs need help to provide services to seniors. Please call 253-288-7441 or 253-931-3016, if interested.
Auburn Respite: Nonprofit adult day care program serving the community needs volunteers to help its senior participants. The group meets weekly at the center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. The program also serves clients on the second and fourth Tuesday, from 10 to 3. The program allows caregivers to enjoy a worry-free day off while the participant enjoys socialization, companionship and lunch. For more information, contact program director Sheila Pankratz at 253-875-9163.
Entertainment
AUBURN AVENUE THEATER
Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Ave Kids, Willy Wonka Jr.: 7 p.m. April 18, 19; 2 p.m. April19. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. tells the zany musical tale of Willy Wonka and his challenge to the children who love his chocolate. Tickets: $8.
Free Fourth Friday Movies: 8 p.m. April 25, “Airplane!” (PG; 1980). Free tickets available at the door only, doors open one hour prior to showtime. Limited to 250 people.
April Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m. April 26. Three comedians in one night. Recommended for ages 18 and older. Tickets: $17 regular; $15 students, seniors.
Groove For Thought: 7:30 p.m. May 3. Performing classic tunes in a jazz style unlike anything you’ve ever heard, the group combines the swinging style of The Manhattan Transfer with the smooth sounds of Take 6. Tickets: $20 regular; $18 student, seniors.
Mackapalooza: 8 p.m. May 10. Mack 9 Music Group hosts Palooza, a concert and single release party featuring Northwest artists Alice Stuart, Kim Archer, Charles Mack, Michael Perez, Josephine Howell, Eric Robert, Joel Tipke and from Chicago, Mark Mack. Tickets: $25-$35. For more information, visit www.mack9mg.com.
AUBURN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
APAC, 206 E St. NE, Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra, “The Farewell”: 7:30 p.m. April 26, 2:30 p.m. April 27, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E St. NE. Program: Symphony No. 9 (Shostakovich); Kol Nidrei (Bruch), featuring ASO’s principal cello Brian Wharton; Symphony No. 45 (Haydn) “The Farewell”. Conductor Stewart Kershaw and KUOW host Dave Beck present free pre-concert lectures (6:45 p.m. April 26, 1:45 p.m. April 27), focusing on the composers and their works. Tickets: Reserved seats, $34 adults, $27 seniors, $10 students. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at auburnsymphony.org.
BYU Singers: 7:30 p.m. May 1. Blending creative staging and vocal arrangements in an innovative framework, the Brigham Young University Singers present a captivating performance of vocal music. Performed by 40 graduate and undergraduate students, the program ranges from classical to international folk music and Broadway show tunes which enthralls audiences of every kind. Tickets: $15 regular; $12 students, seniors.
Dance Magic: 7 p.m. May 30, 2 p.m., 7 p.m. May 31. Enjoy the intensity of the tango, the grace of the waltz and the spark of Latin dances at Pacific Ballroom Dance’s annual concert. Tickets: $10-$18. For more information, contact Heather Longhurst at 206–914-9795 or heather@pacificballroom.org or visit Order online at www.pacificballroom.org
ELSEWHERE
“Sound of Music”: 7:30 p.m. May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, Messiah Lutheran Church, 805 Fourth St. NE, Auburn. Classic musical for the entire family. Admission: $10 seniors and children, $12 adults, Friday dinner show $30. For more information, contact Laura Kniss at 253-833-5280 or Laura85@harbornet.com.
10th Annual Sounds of Hawaii: 6 p.m. May 10, Green River, Lindbloom Center, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Asian Pacific Islander Month celebration, featuring The Makaha Sons. Host Augie T. provides comedic entertainment. Dinner, vendors with traditional island treats and memorabilia. Admission: $35 reserved, $5 for Green River students’ tickets with your student ID. Call 253-833-9111, ext. 2400, or register online at www.greenriver-events.info/public.
Poetry at The Station Bistro: 7-10 p.m., first Wednesdays of each month, Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn. Poets featured at the open mic venue. Presented by The Station Bistro, the Northwest Renaissance, Auburn Striped Water Poets. Open to poets of every age and skill level. For more information, contact mcbreenpost@aol.com.
Jazz series:: 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, Auburn Wine and Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE, Auburn. Saxophone and flute master Mark Lewis performs each week with a different featured guest musician – or two – from around the region. No cover. For more information, call 253-887-8530.
Music at The Station Bistro: 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn. • April 26 program: Dan Duval Trio, vibraphone, guitar and bass, performing jazz standards and original compositions. 253-735-1399, auburnstationbistro.com
Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Open mic on the last Wednesday of the month. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.
Cadet training
“Seussical The Musical”: 7-9 p.m. May 15, 27, 29; June 2, 3, 4, 5, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Cadets will be taught song and dance and be a part of the Auburn Community Players cast of “Seussical The Musical” set for nine performances – June 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 20 and 21. Fee: $125, includes instruction and space at Children’s Dance Theater studios. Bri Selin instructs kids from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17. Call 253-931-3043.
Music
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra: Taylor Creek Church, 21110 244th Ave. SE, Maple Valley. MVYSO boasts a playing group for every level, from beginning strings to string ensemble. For more information, call 425-358-1640 or visit www.mvyso.org.
Rainier Youth Choirs: RYC has three leveled groups based on age and ability (grades 4 through college). Call 253-347-0180 to schedule an audition. For more information, visit www.rainieryouthchoirs.org.
Dance
Children’s Dance Theater Open House: Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for program information. Located at 122 W. Main St. (entrance in back)
Auburn Dance Academy: Visit www.auburndanceacademy.com or call 253-833-1891 for program information. The academy is located at 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100.
Auburn Dance & Music Center: Visit www.auburndancecenter.com or call 253-833-6773 for program information. The center is located at 306 Auburn Ave.
Surrendered School of the Arts: Visit www.surrenderedschool.com or call 253-474-4881 for program information. Classes are on Tuesdays at Lifegate Auburn Foursquare Church, 307 E. Main St.
Museums
White River Valley Museum
Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and the first Thursday 6-8 p.m. Regular admission is $5 adults, $2 seniors and children. Children 2 years of age or younger are free. Free admission on the first Thursday and third Sunday of the month.
EXHIBITS
Alpine Photography of George L. Kinkade: Jan. 15-June 1. Breathtaking imagery of the Cascade Mountains as seen through the eyes of a pioneering photographic explorer.
Sole Obsession, 100 Years of Women’s Shoes from Kitten Heels to Power Pumps: • June 18-Nov. 9. Presenting a range of dressy footwear, spanning from 1910 to 2010, and reflects upon the dramatic changes experienced by the women who wore them. More than 100 pairs of shoes from regional museums and private collections on display with examples of women’s cocktail and party apparel from the museum’s collection.
SPECIAL EVENTS
For more information on upcoming programs and to register: www.wrvmuseum.org or call 253-288-7439.
All Girl Overnight: July 18. Girls age 7 -12 will love this fashion-Themed overnight event complete with a tour of the Sole Obsession exhibit, a behind the scenes look at the Museum’s fashion collection and a late night tea party. $30 per child, registration required.
Fashionable Feet Late Play Date: Aug. 7. A free drop-in program perfect for families with kids age 3-12. Explore the Sole Obsession exhibit and participate in themed crafts and activities. No registration required.
Peep Toes and Cosmos: Sept. 17. Spend a cocktail hour at the museum with Sole Obsession Curator Christine Palmer. 21 and up only/ $25 per person. Registration required.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
Auburn Valley Creative Arts Gallery: 108 S. Division St., Auburn. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m., Saturday. www.facebook.com/auburnvalleycreativearts. AVCA monthly meetings: 7 p.m., second Tuesday of each month. Board meetings are at 5:45 p.m. Open to anyone wishing to volunteer and help steer AVCA to future goals.
