Events

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

Second annual Y.E.L.L. Summit: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 11, Highline College, Student Union, Building 8, main campus, South 240th Street and Pacific Highway South (Highway 99). The Young Educated Ladies Leading (Y.E.L.L.) Summit is for students in ninth grade and above and designed to empower and encourage them to excel in education and beyond. Dr. Caprice Hollins is keynote address. A native of Seattle, Hollins has more than 15 years of experience working with ethnically diverse populations, providing mental health services, facilitating workshops and teaching. Register by April 6. Participants will receive giveaways, prizes, breakfast and lunch. Full schedule and registration information is available at yell.highline.edu.

Kids’ Art Walk: 5:30-8 p.m. April 15, downtown Auburn. Auburn Downtown Association sponsors the free event in partnership with the Auburn PTA Council’s Art Reflections Program. On display will be 50 pieces of art from elementary and middle schools in the Auburn School District. Viewing art submitted was part of an art contest. Refreshments and art activities. The art walk begins at the Auburn Downtown Association office, 222 E. Main St. Art walk maps and information available. A passport encourages those attending to visit all venues and participate in a drawing. Visit www.auburndt.org for more information.

Arbor Day celebration: 11 a.m. April 16, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. Public welcome. City officials, volunteers from the Auburn Garden Club, Auburn Tree Board, Auburn Park Board, representatives from the state Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Community Forestry Council will plant a Stewartia tree. The Auburn Garden Club is donating the tree.

26th Washington State Spring Fair: April 16-19, Washington State Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 2-10 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Animals, the Northwest Junior Livestock Show, free entertainment, kids’ activities, shopping, Motorsport Mayhem. Adult tickets are $10 at the gate, $8 students (6-18 years). Children 5 and under are free. Kids, 0-18 years, free gate admission on opening day. Discount gate tickets are available March 23 at participating Fred Meyer stores, Safeway stores, and South Hill Mall for $7.50 (adults) and $6.50 (students 6-18 years). Parking is free. For more information, visit www.thefair.com.

City of Auburn’s Domestic Violence Task Force: Noon-1:30 p.m. April 16, City Hall, 25 West Main St., second floor, Room 3, Auburn. Presenting “a walkthrough a domestic violence case – beginning to end.” Guest speaker – the prosecutor will present their role in a domestic violence call from 911. The task force will continue monthly with the roles of prosecutor, the advocate, the defense attorney, the judge, the treatment agency, the medical and the community agencies. Is it free and open to the public. The task force is a community action organization committed to justice, accountability and safety through collaboration, education and prevention of domestic violence. For more information, contact Shelly David, domestic violence legal advocate, City of Auburn Prosecutor’s Office, at 253-931-3072 or sdavid@auburnwa.gov.

Emerald Downs season opener: 2 p.m. April 18, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Way. Beginning of 70-day meet. Promotion: 15 Go Pro Camera drawings. Admission: $7 general or $5 with Emerald Rewards card. Includes access to the first five levels of the stadium, the paddock and park. Children 17 and military personnel with ID free. Kids 13 and under must be accompanied by parent or guardian. www.emeralddowns.com.

Downtown Sculpture Gallery Walking Tour: 4 p.m. April 18. Artist-led walking begins at B Street Southwest and Main Street and meander through downtown and culminate at D Street NE and Main Street. A no-host reception follows at Zola’s Cafe. Free. No registration required. Are you a sculptor interested in having your artwork displayed as part of the 2015-16 Downtown Sculpture Gallery?  Applications are being accepted through April 20.

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.

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.

Benefits

Rummage sale: April 9, 10, 11, St. Matthew/San Mateo Episcopal Church, 123 L St. NE, Auburn. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

Auburn Valley YMCA’s Pillowcase Drive: Through April 15. For Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Auburn Children’s Charities. Help put a smile on the face of a child by bringing fun pillowcases to the Y, 1620 Perimeter Road. Donors can use their imagination to sew, embroider or decorate pillowcases or simply buy them from the store. Children can choose a pillowcase to become a comfort item for chemotherapy, surgery, tests or traumatic life changing circumstances. This year’s campaign goal is 1,300 pillowcases. For more information, call Christine Gifford, of the Y, at 253-876-7563 or 253-833-2770 or email cgifford@seattleymca.org.

White River Buddhist Temple Teriyaki Chicken Dinner and Bake Sale: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 19, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N., Auburn. Teriyaki chicken dinner served cafeteria style or take-out. Bake sale features mochi, manju, pies and more. Cost: $12. 253-833-1442. www.wrbt.org.

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.

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

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.

“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/

Health

Bloodworks Northwest drives:  8-10:30 a.m. April 9, Aero Controls Inc., 1610 20th St. NW; noon-3 p.m. April 9, Auburn Mechanical, 2623 West Valley Highway N.; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m. April 16, Social Security Auburn, 1901 C St. SW; 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.

Kiwanis Centennial One-Day Event: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 11, Auburn Youth Resources, 936 Auburn Way S., Auburn. Kiwanis Division 32 celebrates its 100th centennial, More than Kiwanians from Auburn, Kent, Renton, Federal Way, Black Diamond, Covington and Maple Valley come together to give back to the community. AYR was selected from a variety of proposed projects. AYR provides services to low-income youth and families in South King and North Pierce Counties. For more information, contact Tawnya McLavey at 253-288-3407 or tmclavey@greenriver.edu, or visit www.kiwanisclubofauburn.com

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: • April 15,  Josh Clearman, dean, Green River College Trades and Technical programs. For more information, visit www.auburnrotary.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

Rainier Audubon Society: 7 p.m. April 20, Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 – 51st Ave. S. Presentation by John Marzluff entitled, “Welcome to Subirdia.”

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.

Libraries

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. April 13, 20 and 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 13, 20 and 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 15, 22 and 29. Ages newborn to 24 months with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. April 9, 16 and 30. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. April 9, 16 and 30. Ages 3 to 7 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Spanish Story Times: 7 p.m. April 9, 16, 23 and 30. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Sunday Movie Afternoon: 2 p.m. April 19. Contact the library for movie title.

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.

Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. April 15, 22. Middle and high school ages. Play video games, snack, get online, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book.

Teen Writers’ Group: 3:30 p.m. April 3. Meet other teen authors, share what you’ve been writing, improve your craft and have fun. Snacks will be served.

Teen Thursdays, Peeps!: 3:30 p.m. April 9. Middle and high school ages. Come in for fun with everyone’s favorite candy, Peeps. Peeps eating contest, Peeps crafts and more. Prizes too. Peeps and other supplies provided.

Teen Advisory Group: 3:30 p.m. April 13. Have a say in what goes on at the library for teens, develop leadership skills, and earn community service hours.

Meet the Author, Patrick Flores-Scott: 3:30 p.m. April 17. Middle and high school ages. Join the author of “Jumped In”, and discover how a struggling reader overcame many personal and family issues to become a writer and successfully publish a book.

Teen Book Club: 4 p.m. April 21. “Tin Star” by Cecil Castellucci

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

Genealogy Assistance: 1-3 p.m. April 15. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 2-3 p.m. April 6; 11 a.m.-noon April 10; 3-4 p.m. April 14. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

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.

Third Thursday Afternoon Book Club: 2 p.m. April 16. “Songs of Willow Frost” by Jamie Ford

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 2-3 p.m. April 6; 11 a.m.-noon April 10; 3-4 p.m. April 14. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

Tablets 101: Noon, April 10. 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.

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 11 and 25; • Microsoft Excel Level 1, 1:30 p.m. April 15; • Microsoft Excel Level 2, 3 p.m. April 20

STARS Workshop: 2 p.m. April 11. Learning activities for brain development in young children. What is Developmentally Appropriate Practice, (DAP) and how does it fit with play as the main vehicle for children’s brain development and learning process? Discover the difference between academic learning and intellectual learning. Provides 2 STARS credit hours in Child Growth and Development. Please register.

Mind Matters on Adventure Within, Mindfulness While Trekking: 7 p.m. April 21. Through stories and breathtaking photography, Sheri Goodwin of Transformational Journeys will share how trekking adventures, like the Camino de Santiago or multi-day hikes of Nepal and Patagonia, taught her to become more mindful and in turn become more aware of the lessons and gifts that were available along her treks. She will teach easy to follow steps to practice mindfulness now and on your next adventure. www.kcls.org/mindmatters

Where are the Jobs? Job Searching Using the Library: 1:30 p.m. April 14. Held at WorkSource, Auburn, 2707 I St. NE. Did you know that you can find job listings and employers all on one web page provided by the King County Library System? A librarian will show you library resources that include: how to search for a job, how to create a resume and cover letter, find interview advice and find job preparation and training materials that will help you with your job search. And, it’s all free!

Travel Italy, Sorrento & Amalfi Coast: 7 p.m. April 16. Want to go to Sorrento, the famous Amalfi Coast and nearby Islands? Want to know the best places visit, when to go, how to skip the lines, how to get around the cities and more? Take a virtual guided tour with Kerri Wood of Adventure On Italy at this free seminar that will teach you how to travel like a local, find the best eateries and must see sights as well as some general tips to make your stay incredible. You will quickly learn how to be less of a tourist and truly immerse in the amazing cities of Italy.

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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 14, 21 and 28. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. April 14, 21 and 28. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Build It at the Library: 2:30 p.m. April 18. Family program, ages 6 and younger with adult. Have fun building with plastic bricks, blocks and straws. Create around a theme or build what you like. You bring the ideas and the library will supply the building materials.

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 9, 16, 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. • Computer Class: Microsoft PowerPoint, 3 p.m. April 13

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.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 2-3 p.m. April 20. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m. April 15. “Shanghai Girls” by Lisa See

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:

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Movie Mondays: 4 p.m. April 20. Ages 10 and older. Hang out and watch a movie at the library. Snacks will be available.

ADULTS

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

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 3 p.m. April 23. 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.

Free income tax preparation: Through April 18, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 4-8 p.m. and Saturdays, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Highline Outreach Center, 23835 Pacific Highway S., Kent), Building 99, room 251. Highline, United Way of King County host free tax preparation services to the public. Households that make less than $60,000, with tax returns that do not involve business taxes, rental income, or sale of property or stocks, are eligible for this free service. Participants will need to bring their Social Security card/ITIN letters for everyone on the return, photo ID, and all tax statements, such as W-2 forms, 1099 forms or SSA-1099 forms. Bringing bank account numbers, routing numbers and a copy of last year’s tax return is also highly recommended. Those participants filing returns with spouses must both be present to e-file. No appointments are necessary. For questions or more information, visit uwkc.org/taxhelp or call 800-621-4636.

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.

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

Mini-Taste of Technology and Resource Fair: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 21, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. Free conference showcases the latest advancements in assistive technology and services for people with different types of special needs or disabilities (hearing, speech, vision, mobility, and cognitive). A great opportunity for professionals and agencies working with clients who have various types of special needs for daily living. For more information, contact Cindy Campbell at 877-577-1825 or cindy.2.campbell@sprint.com, or visit www.washingtonrelay.com

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.

Lynn Trefzger, Comedy Ventriloquist: 7:30 p.m. April 11. Have you ever had a childhood hobby that got out of hand? That’s how Lynn Trefzger explains her start as a ventriloquist/comedienne. For over 30 years, Lynn has given life to a trunk full of comical characters and  has performed for audiences worldwide in corporations, colleges, theatres, and cruise ships. Tickets: $17 regular; $15 students, seniors.

AveKids, Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio Jr.”: 7 p.m. April 17, 18; 2 p.m. April 18, 19. Classic tale of toymaker Geppetto’s little wooden puppet is given new life. Presented by Spring Break Theater Camp. Tickets: $8.

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.

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

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.

MARY OLSON FARM PROGRAMS

Located at 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn.  Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information and tickets.

Nature and Historic Site Photography Workshop: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18. Learn the basics of taking great shots with any camera with instructor Cary Davidson. Workshop will have a classroom component in the barn and a field study of the flora, fauna and historic buildings at the farm. Students must be 13 years of age. Class Fee: $50 per person. Class minimum: 8 students

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. 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.