Events

Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com.

Clean Sweep: 7:30 a.m. April 25, City Hall, 25 W. Main St. Help Auburn celebrate Earth Day and participate in one of Auburn’s largest volunteer efforts. Community-wide volunteer effort focuses on major cleanup, environmental restoration and beautification efforts in different areas around Auburn. Volunteer groups will work on general cleanup, landscaping, tree planting, weeding and other projects at various parks, Auburn’s Environmental Park, trails and other sites around the city. Schedule: • 7:30 a.m., check-in at City Hall and 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 can register at www.auburnwa.gov. For more information, visit auburnwa.gov/environment.

Lions District’s Special Needs Youth Fishing Derby: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 25, Mill Pond Park, 600 Oravetz Road, Auburn. Bring your own fishing rod, bait and equipment. No license required. Free expert fishing lessons available. Limited amount of bait and fishing gear available. Participants must be pre-school to school age and accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult. All participants will receive a T-shirt while supplies last. Preregistration is not mandatory but recommended. Please call Norm Wilcox 253-445-0385 or David Bryan 253-921-3710.

Healthy Kids Day: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. April 25, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW, Auburn. Families invited to free Lego-themed event, part of a national campaign that promotes youth health and wellness. First 100 kids will receive a free T-shirt. Gene Juarez is providing free haircuts for boys and up-dos for girls. A drawing for a free one-year YMCA membership will be held. For more information, contact Shanna Crane at 253-876-7556 or scrane@seattleymca.org.

2015 Technology Expo: 6-8:30 p.m. April 30, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. Kent School District’s Information Technology Department hosts free event. Students and teachers highlight technology integration in district classrooms, along with booths from local business sponsors displaying how technology is vital in the real world. www.kent.k12.wa.us/techexpo

Grand Puyallup RV Show: April 30-May 3, Washington State Fair Event Center, Puyallup Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. SW. Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Selection of new RVs, seminars, fun attractions and featured manufacturing housing exhibits. Admission tickets: $8 (online) or $10 (at the gate) for adults; $7 (online) or $9 (at the gate) for seniors (62 or older); and children 17 or younger are free with paid adult. Free parking. Additional information is available at puyalluprvshow.com.

National Day of Prayer: Noon to 1 p.m. May 7, Auburn City Hall Plaza, 25 W. Main St. Mayor Nancy Backus will greet the gathering and 11 Auburn pastors will lead in prayer for America. Uniting in prayer for God to heal the land. If it rains, the group will gather in the council chambers. Public invited. For more information, contact Marge Gordon at 253-735-1093.

Benefits

Coming Together for Kids: 6-9 p.m. April 24, Green River College, Lindbloom Center,12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Communities in Schools of Auburn fundraising dinner and auction. Live auction features two U.S. Open tickets at Chambers Bay. Tickets: $50, includes dinner. RSVP at auburn.ciswa.org or email Arlene Pierini at director@cisauburn.org.

Clothes for the Cause: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25-26, Auburn Mountainview High School, parking lot, (east side, off 132nd), 28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. Clothing and textile fundraiser for the Lions Booster Club. Truck open for drop-offs. Accepting new and gently used clothes; shoes paired only; towels; stuffed animals; hats; sheets; blankets; quilts, bedspreads; drapes; purses; belts. All items must be dry and clean. Not accepted: glass; breakables; electronics; pet beds; bed pillows; carpeting; uniforms; or hotel linens or items previously for sale at a thrift store.

Family/Teen Game Night: 6 p.m. April 25, Auburn Mountainview track, north side of building, 28900 124th Ave. SE. Auburn Mountainview High School Family Careers & Community Leaders (FCCLA) hosts the benefit. Compete and win prizes. Flag football; soccer; volleyball; water balloon toss; foot races; food concessions. Hope Dream Balloon $2. Bring your hopes and dreams and let them soar with high expectations into the heavens. Helium balloon sendoff at dusk. Admission: $3 general or $15 for family of four or more. Proceeds benefit H.O.P.E. (Helping Out People Everywhere). www.hopecanhelp.org. For more information, or to volunteer, contact AMHS advisor/teacher, Dr. Baglien at vbaglien@auburn.wednet.edu.

Fourth Annual Empty Bowls Event: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 1, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. 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 Gail Spurrell at gailspurrell@comcast.net, or contact the food bank at 253-833-8925 or www.theauburnfoodbank.org

Huge Garage and Antique Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2, Family of Grace Lutheran Church, 31317 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. Proceeds benefit the ladies’ restroom remodel project. Sale features a grand piano with bench for $800 or best offer, as well as exercise equipment, house wares, clothing and more. For more information, contact De Ann Schied at 253-833-4960 or rdschied@msn.com.

The Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2. Held 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 nonprofit organization’s scholarship fund for Auburn School District seniors. For more information, visit www.busbarnbonanza.com.

May Tea:  Seatings at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.  May 9, Neely Mansion, 12303 SE Auburn Black Diamond Road, Auburn, off Highway 18.  Enjoy spring delicacies, music and tour the 1884 Neely Mansion and grounds.  Cost $15 per guest.  Reservations required. 253-850-2777 or www.neelymansion.org.

Third annual Run2Educate: 9 a.m. May 3, Buena Vista Adventist School, 3320 Academy Drive SE, Auburn. 5K, 10K and half-mile kids fun run. Event raises funds for technology needs at Buena Vista, specifically an iPad carrier cart with 40 individual iPads for student use. 5K, 10K or half-mile Kids Fun Run. Race day schedule: 7-8:30 a.m., packet pickup, registration in the school gymnasium; 9-11 a.m., free pancake feed; 8:30 m., registration officially closed; 9 a.m., 10K and 5K start; 10:30 a.m., kids fun run start; 10:30 a.m., awards ceremony at starting line tent. Entry fee: 10K, $40 (through April 30), $45 (May 1-4); 5K, $30 (through April 30), $35 (May 1-4); kids fun run, ages 3-eighth grade, $15 (through April 30), $20 (May 1-4). Register at www.databarevents.com/run2educate. For more information, email run2educate@gmail.com or visit www.run2educate.net

Spring Plant Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 8-9, Soos Creek Botanical Garden, 29308 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn. Perennials, trees, shrubs, Japanese Maples and more. Plan some extra time to take a stroll through the 22-acre garden. Soos Creek and Heritage Center is open to the public Wednesday-Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and pairs the experience of strolling amid inspirational, mature gardens with the fascinating local history of the Soos Creek Plateau. www.sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org.

“See Ya Later” Father’s Day 5K: 9 a.m. June 20, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Event day check-in 8 a.m. Early registration fee: $30, includes breakfast, T-shirt, race medal, raffle ticket: Day-of-race fee: $40. Register at www.seeyalater.org/syl-washington/5k-runwalk-washington/

Tour de Paws: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 27, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE, Auburn. Benefit for the Auburn Valley Humane Society benefit. Offering 18-, 30-, 65- and 100-mile bicycle distances, starting at the park and traveling along the Green Valley Road, Black Diamond, Ravensdale, Enumclaw Plateau, Orting, Sumner, Kent and back to Auburn. Great family event. Full van support for bikers, pit stops, raffle prizes, food and fun. For more information or to register, visit www.auburnvalleyhs.org or www.active.com.

Health

Bloodworks Northwest drives:  9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 29, Auburn High School, 711 E. Main St.; 12:30-3:30 p.m. May 5, GSA, 400 15th St. SW. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-398-7888, or visit www.bloodworksnw.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.

Alzheimer’s Association Auburn Caregiver Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. Meetings on the first Tuesday of the month. Church of the Nazarene, 1225 29th St. SE, Room 15, Auburn. Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. For information, call Val Brustad at 253-854-7658 or visit www.alzwa.org

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.

Patient and Caregiver Cancer Support Group: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, 121 N. Division St., No. 100, Auburn. Gilda’s on the Go in partnership with the cancer center offer support group for patients and caregivers. You may drop in to this professionally facilitated group. No matter where you are being treated, or have been treated, for cancer, this group is free and open to you. Please join us. www.gildasclubseattle.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., third Wednesdays of the month; 10 a.m.-noon, third Saturdays of the month, AVHS shelter, 4910 A St. SE, Auburn. Volunteer orientation and trainings. Stop by the shelter or AVHS thrift store, 1123 E. Main St., to pick up a volunteer application or download one from 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 auburnvalleyhs.org.

Faith

Zen Shin Meditation Service: 9-10 a.m. Sundays, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. For more information, visit www.wrbt.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, Longhorn Barbecue, 635 C St. SW. $12 for lunch, $5 for dessert and beverage. For more information, contact Ed Butler at 253-929-9358 or edbutler0314@gmail.com.

Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. Speakers: For more information, visit www.auburnrotary.org.

Kiwanis Club of The Valley: Meets every Wednesday morning at 7 at the Auburn Parks and Recreation building, 910 Ninth St. SE.  For more information, visit www.kiwaniscluboftheauburnvalley.org

Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meets every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 25 Second St. NW.  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.

Soroptimist International of Auburn:  Meets Wednesdays at noon in the Rainier Room, Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St. For more information, visit www.siauburn.org

Save Our Fish, Auburn Chapter, Puget Sound Anglers: Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except December), 6 p.m. Round Table Pizza, 4002 A St. SE. Learn fishing techniques and hot spots from guest speakers and chapter experts. For more information, visit www.saveourfish.org.

Green Valley/Lake Holm Association: 6:30 p.m. Black Diamond Library, 24707 Roberts Drive. Meetings are on the last Wednesday of every month, except holidays. The association is an unincorporated area community service group formed by local citizens for the purpose of addressing common issues, safety measures and ideas for improvement. Featuring Capt. Scott Somers of the King County Sheriff’s Department speaking on rural personal and property protection, increasing traffic concerns, adapting Block Watch in rural areas and ways residents can support the precinct’s deputies. Refreshments served. For more information, contact  gvlhassn@gmail.com.Kohl’s Bike Helmet Fitting and Giveaway with Seattle Children’s Hospital: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 28, Renton Community Center, 1715 SE Maple Valley Highway, Renton. Offering free bike helmet fittings and giveaways. www.makesurethehelmetfits.org

Heritage Roses Northwest Society: 1 p.m. May 3, Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. Judy Miller, who volunteered at the Huntington Library Rose Garden for 20 years, presents information about the amazing rose garden and the changes she’s seen over the years. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Rainy Rose Society meeting: 7 p.m. May 5, Emerald Downs, sixth floor executive suites, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Master Rosarian John Moe discusses soil preparation and fertilization and how it affects the growth of our roses. Other programs: • Sept. 8: Plant Amnesty Founder Cass Turnbull will discuss how to prune trees, shrubs and other plants with the knowledge that will make your plants grow in healthy and aesthetic ways. Her book, “Cass Turnbull’s Guide to Pruning”, will be available for purchase. • Oct. 6: Missy Anderson will discuss how to make gardens friendly for bees and mason bees.

Film screening, “Chosen”: 7-8 p.m. May 5, Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S; May 7, Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave. SE; May 26, Kent Library, 212 Second Ave. N. Hear the true story of two All-American teenage girls tricked into trafficking. Eighteen-year-old Brianna was an honor-roll student, cheerleader and worked at a local café. Thirteen-year-old Lacy was an active member of her youth group, and a volunteer in her community. The 20-minute video is designed to equip preteens and teens to protect themselves and others from being trapped in the horrific and violent sex industry. Film screening serves Spencer Willden’s Eagle Project for Boy Scouts of America Troop 331.

Natural Yard Care Workshop: 7-9 p.m. May 5, Auburn High School, 711 E. Main St. Designing with plants and edible gardening. Speakers and hands-on experts help you choose the best plants for your yard, how to use design techniques to show them off, and how to grow beautiful gardens that produce tasty fruits and veggies. Useful handouts and fun door prizes. Sponsored by the City of Auburn. Free. Register at naturalyardcare.info/local_workshops.php. For more information, call 253-218-1428 or email cthorn@auburnwa.gov.

Soos Creek Botanical Garden Red Barn Program: 12:30-1:30 p.m. May 13, Soos Creek Botanical Garden, Red Barn, 29308 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn. Topic: Sustainable Vegetable Gardening. Ladd Smith, co-owner of In Harmony Sustainable Landscapes, covers organic landscaping topics. Program includes basic vegetable gardening, building raised beds, soil preparation, using Northwest varieties of seeds and plant starts, watering practices, pest control and more. Free. www.sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org

Libraries

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. April 27. Newborn to age 5 with adult. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English.

Afternoon Family Story Times: 1:45 p.m.  April 27. Ages 3 and older with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Build It!: 4-5 p.m. April 6. Ages 3 and older with adult. Play with blocks and bring your friends for constructive, creative fun at the library. Engage in the challenge of the day, or just build something special from your own imagination.

Infant and Young Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. April 22 and 29. Ages newborn to 24 months with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. April 30. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. April 30. Ages 3 to 7 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Spanish Story Times: 7 p.m. April 23 and 30. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Celebrate Día!: 7:30 p.m. April 30. Songs and activities in English and Spanish presented by Marco Cortes.

TEENS

Study Zone: 3-5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Harry Potter Book Club, Year 4, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”: 3:30 p.m. April 28. Ages 10 to 14. Each month, focus on a different book in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. Join fun discussions and activities. Food too.

ADULTS

Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. April 28. Discover how you can support your library.

English as a Second Language (ESL) : 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.  Learn English grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills with an experienced instructor. Classes are free.  Students must come to the following testing day: June 17, 5 p.m. Classes start Monday, June 22 and end Wednesday, Aug.12. For more information call the Auburn Library.

Computer classes?:  If you’re interested in attending a computer class, please call 253-931-3018. ; • One-on-One Computer Help, 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. April 25

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. April 28. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. April 28. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Family Story Time: 10 a.m. April 24. Held at the Pacific Community Center, 305 Milwaukee Ave., Pacific. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.Stories, songs and fun.

Celebrate Dia!: 10:30 a.m. April 29. Explore the magic of stories and storytelling in many world languages. Día is an annual celebration calling for literacy for all children from all backgrounds.

TEENS

Study Zone: 4-6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. April 23 and 30. Play video games, snack, get online, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book.

ADULTS

Computer Class: Registration required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-833-3554.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL): 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Learn English grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills with an experienced instructor. Classes are free. Students must come to the following testing day: June 16, 5 p.m. Classes start Tuesday, June 23 and end Thursday, Aug. 13.

Tablets 101: 3:30 p.m. April 24. 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. Need to bring your own device. Please register.

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

PROGRAMS

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

Build It!: 3:30-5 p.m. May 1, 15 and 29. Ages 6 and older, ages 3 to 5 with adult. Bring your friends and play with the library’s collection of plastic bricks for creative, constructive fun. Engage in the challenge of the day, or just build something special from your own imagination.

Rhymes & Beats. Playing with Words When Rhythm Counts Show: 4 p.m. May 4. Presented by Global Heat Hip Hop Soul Band. Ages 5 and older with adult. Stringing words together to create lyrics is the work of Hip Hop Rappers. Learn how they use influences from their own lives to make their music and then put it with dance for a show that can be meaningful, educational and fun.

Movie Mondays: 4 p.m. May 18. Ages 10 and older. Hang out and watch a movie at the library. Snacks will be available.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 7 p.m. April 23, May 28. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

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 – Iron Horse Casino, 333 15th St. NE; • 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 of Commerce Business Insider 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.

47th District Democrats monthly meeting: 7-9 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Auburn IAM Hall, 201 A St. SW, next to the Auburn Transit Station. Diverse group welcomes the public to join them to meet candidates and leaders in the community to discuss topics, pass resolutions and just have a great time. Free. For more information, visit wa47thdems.org/ or find us on Facebook.

6th annual Recognition of Service Dinner: 5:30-8 p.m. April 29, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Auburn. Evening of fun and fellowship as local elected leaders are recognized for their valuable service to the communitys. Bill Kyle Memorial Award will be given to a well-deserving elected official. Buffet dinner: $49 per person. RSVP is required by April 24. Contact: Dustin Henderson for fees/admission, sponsorships at 253-833-0700 or dustin@auburnareawa.org.

Insurance and Human Resources Workshop: 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 6, City Hall Council Chamber, 25 W. Main St. Feel at ease when you start your new business by applying the principles that will be taught at the workshop. Among topics covered: HR best practices for hiring, firing and basic documentation that every business needs to know. Become aware of how to insure for risk such as loss of inventory and use of your place of business. A panelist will discuss workers compensation and L&I insurance. Learn tips from an experienced attorney on how to avoid litigation. Free and open to all. No registration required.

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 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.

Pacific Algona Senior Center, 100 Third Ave SE, Pacific, 253-929-1153.

Serving seniors: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No annual fee. Monday free lunch, Tuesday-Friday lunch provided by Catholic Community Services. Senior bus trips to local stores and events. Crafts and card making.

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.

April Comedy at the Ave: 7:30-9 p.m. April 24 , Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Three comedians with a featured headliner, Tyler Boeh. Ages 18 and over only. Tickets: $17 regular; $15 student/senior.

Sing-a-long Sound of Music: 6:30 p.m. April 25. It’s not just your chance to see the classic movie on the big screen, it’s major audience participation with subtitles for all the songs, an interactive funpack of props, and a costume parade of attendees (costumes highly recommended). The audience is the star of this show.  Running time: 3 hours 50 minutes, including intermission. Tickets: $15 regular; $13 student/senior.

WingsNThings, The Music of Paul McCartney: 7:30 p.m. May 2. Excellent musicianship, spot-on harmonies and an excellent rapport with the audience, WingNThings recreate note perfect renditions of McCartney’s biggest hits that he had with The Beatles, Wings and also his great solo career. Tickets: $20 regular; $18 student/senior.

AveKids, “Ugly Duckling”: 2 p.m. May 9. Life isn’t quite what it’s quacked up to be for an unfortunate, young duckling. Bullied by family and friends for looking different, this unlucky, but plucky ducky decides to leave home for something better. Presented by StoryBook Theater. Tickets: $8.

AUBURN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Concert season: Performances at the Theater at Auburn Mountainview, 28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. ASO announces its 18th season of programs in its temporary home while the Auburn Performing Arts Center is being renovated. Concert lineup: • A Grand Tour of Europe: 7:30 p.m. April 25, 26; 2:30 p.m. April 26. Season and single tickets available. Reserved season ticket seats $95 adults, $75 seniors. Reserved single ticket seats $34 adults, $27 seniors, $10 students. To purchase, call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at www.auburnsymphony.org.

ELSEWHERE

Music at The Station Bistro: 6-8 p.m., Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn.

Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Live music and wine tasting on the first Saturday of each month, 7-9 p.m. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.

“Anything Goes”: 7:30 p.m. April 30, May 1, 2, 8, 9, 10; 2 p.m. May 3, 9, Thomas Jefferson High School, 4248 S 288th St., Auburn. Presenting timeless Broadway musical set aboard the ocean liner S.S. American. General admission: $11 adults, $9 students and over 60, $9 at the door. Reserved tickets for two or more can be purchased for $16.

Blackwood Legacy: 7-9 p.m. May 5, Victory Fellowship, 610 Eighth St. NE, Auburn. The Blackwood Legacy Quartet, direct from Nashville, Tenn., presents a special free concert. The quartet blends traditional southern gospel with today’s newest country and worship, creating its own unique sound. Admission is free and an offering will be received. www.blackwoodlegacy.com. 253-939-5543

Matsiko World Orphan Choir: 7-8 p.m. May 13, Faith and Victory Church, 1302 A St. SE, Auburn. Orphaned and at-risk children from Africa, Peru and India perform. Free. www.icnchildren.net

Annual Spring Concert: 7 p.m. May 29, Green River College, Lindbloom Center, 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn. Featuring alternative Pop band Echosmith, Seattle-based musician and Kent native Tess Henley and Carson Henley, and special guest Javier Dunn. Tickets: $20 online at www.greenriver.edu/campus-life or $25 at the door. Green River students can purchase tickets for $10 online or $15 at the door.

Poetry

Poetry at The Station Bistro: 7-10 p.m., first Mondays 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.

National Poetry Month: 7 p.m. April 30, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Featuring readings by Auburn Poet Laureate Marjorie Rommel, past Auburn Poet Laureate Dick Brugger and the Washington State Poet Laureate Elizabeth Austen. Free to the public. For more information, go to www.auburnwa.gov/arts or 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. For more information, visit www.wrvmuseum.org or call 253-288-7439.

EXHIBITS

Of a Feather, Artists, Birds and the Northwest: Jan. 14-June 7. Powerful art exhibit of works featuring and inspired by birds. Collection reveals artists inspired by place and nature, by birds as metaphors for the human experience and hope, and by more than a touch of the divine and mystical. The stunning and eclectic works come from generations of the Northwest’s leading artists, including some of the most influential pioneer modernists active from the 1940s through the 1960s.

PROGRAMS

Film Screening, “A Murder of Crows”: 6-7:30 p.m. May 7. Although cultures around the world may regard the crow as a scavenger, bad omen, or simply a nuisance, this bad reputation might overshadow what could be regarded as the crow’s most striking characteristic – its intelligence. New research from the University of Washington is presented in this wonderful episode of PBS’s “Nature”. Admission is free. No registration required.

Lecture, Audubon Birds and Climate Change: 1-3 p.m. May 16. Join Dan Streiffert, chair of the Rainier Audubon Society, as he discusses The Audubon Birds and Climate Change Report; a first-of-its-kind study that predicts how climate change could affect the ranges of 588 North American birds and what we can do locally to help our feathered friends. Admission is free. No registration required.

Galleries

Auburn City Hall:  Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.

The Auburn Valley Creative Arts Gallery: 222 E Main St. E, Auburn. The group has monthly meetings and art demonstrations, which are open to the public. • New art show: 5:30-8 p.m. April 24. AVCA is actively looking to upgrade to a larger, fine arts gallery space.  Volunteers needed to help maintain standing business hours. To learn more, visit auburnvalleycreativearts.com.