Events

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

Sewing & Stitchery Expo: Feb. 27-March 2, Washington State Fairgrounds, SleepCountry ShowPlex (enter at Blue or Gold Gate), 110 Ninth Ave SW, Puyallup. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10 online, per ticket per day. Must pre-register for individual classes at: www.sewexpo.com. For more information: Janet York, 253-445-4629, janet@sewexpo.com.

75th Annual Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show: March 7-9, CenturyLink Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle. Approximately 2,000 dogs expected to vie for Best in Show. Educational booths, demonstration events, Meet the Breed introductions, agility and obedience competitions each day. Show hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. Admission: adults $14, children under 4 free, children 4-14 $7 and seniors over 62 $12. Only dogs entered in the show events will be admitted on the premises. For more information, visit www.seattlekennelclub.org/

My Wedding My Way Wedding Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 8, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th, Auburn. For brides and grooms-to-be looking to do it themselves, or who want their special day to be offbeat, funky, eco-chic or traditional with a twist. Hands-on workshops, vendors, live band performances and fashion shows. More than 40 retailers scheduled to attend. Information: Patty Sherman, psherman@greenriver.edu, 253-333-6012, or www.greenriver.edu.

Building Bridges: 5-8 p.m. March 18, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E St. NE.  Auburn School District’s inaugural event features dinner, a community resources and support fair, two informative breakout sessions on a wide variety of topics, international performances and a raffle for great prizes, such as iPads, camp scholarships and more. Elementary and middle school families and students invited. Free admission. Translation services are available. Transportation also is provided from Auburn middle schools to the event at 4:45 p.m. Please take the planning survey at www.auburn.wednet.edu/bbsurvey. For more information, contact Denise Daniels at ddaniels@auburn.wednet.edu, 253-887-3792 or Vicki Alonzo, public information officer at valonzo@auburn.wednet.edu or 253-931-4713.

Benefits

Pillowcase Drive for Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital: Now through April 15. Help put a smile on the face of a child by bringing fun pillowcases to the Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 perimeter Road SW. Donors can use their imagination to sew, embroider or decorate pillows or simply buy them from the store. Nine-hundred children per month pick out their own pillowcase and it becomes a comfort item whether they are in chemotherapy, having surgery, exams or tests. The goal this year is 1,000 pillowcases. For more information, call Christine Gifford at 253-876-7563.

All School Food Drive: March 3-14. Please bring nonperishable food donations to the school nearest you. The drive brought in about 70,000 pounds of food last year to support about 900 families. Donations support the Auburn Food Bank.

Painting with the Stars: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Green River Community College, Lindbloom Student Center, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. A benefit for the Interurban Center for the Arts (ICA), which provides training, materials and support for arts education in local elementary schools. Event features artwork created by community dignitaries, business leaders, local artists and ICA volunteer docent. Event attendees can bid on that art as well as donated items like theater tickets, museum and zoo passes, sports items and tours. Tickets: $15 pre-purchased, $20 at the door. For additional information or to purchase tickets, call 253-288-3330.

The Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 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 Auburn High School seniors scholarship fund. For more information, contact Janie Bartro at 253-227-7789, or visit www.busbarnbonanza.com.

Second annual Y Garage Sale: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 22, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 perimeter Road SW. Sale supports programming for children and families in need from the greater Auburn community. Come browse thousands of items such as furniture, tools, clothing and household items. Of note, donations of quality used and new items are being accepted now through March 19. Furniture may be dropped off on the morning of the event from 8:30 to 9:30 and will be accepted by staff discretion. For more information, call Amy Jahn, of the Y, at 253-876-7557.

First Annual Citizens Appreciation Dinner: 5-7 p.m. March 22, Pacific City Hall Gymnasium, 100 Third Ave. SE, Pacific. Proceeds support youth and senior programs at the City. Lasagna Dinner with white elephant bingo. Pre-sell tickets available. Cost: $10. For more information, contact Darcie Thach at 253-929-1153 or dthach@ci.pacific.wa.us.

Bunco Night Scholarship Fundraiser: 6:30-9:15 p.m. March 28, Dick Scobee Elementary gymnasium, 1031 14TH St. NE, Auburn. Auburn Association of Educational Office Professionals (AAEOP) scholarship fundraiser. Cost: $15 per person, includes Bunco play and snacks. A special rate for groups of 12 or more available. Reservations due March 20. Submit reservation and payment by March 7 for a chance to win an exclusive early-bird prize. Registration forms available at www.auburnaeop.org. You may purchase tickets for the 50/25/25 and/or basket drawing for $1 each. A few silent-auction items available for bid. Contact Ann Gilbert, at 253-931-4984 or agilbert@auburn.wednet.edu for more information.

Fifth Annual Auburn Mountainview Booster Club Auction: 5:30-9:30 p.m. March 29, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Theme: Welcome to the Jungle! More than 20 clubs and sports represented, as well as Invest Ed, formerly known as the Saul Haas Foundation. Event raises an average of more than $7,000 for senior scholarships. Tickets: $40, includes dinner, live and silent auctions. Tickets can be purchased from the auction committee. Donations (monetary and items) are welcome and greatly appreciated. Auction items due March 8. For more information, visit www.amhsbooster.org/Support.html.

Rainier Christian School’s annual live auction and dinner: 6 p.m. April 5, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave N., Kent. Celebrating “50 Years of Investing in the RCS Story.” Silent and live auctions, dinner by Longhorn catering. Proceeds support Christian education in South King County. Purchase your tickets online at RainierCSD.org.

Health

Cascade Regional Blood Center drives:  9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 1, Lakeland Hills Community, 1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E.; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 4, Costco Wholesale #828, 1802 M St. NW; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 22, GWTA, 702 M St. SE (Auburn Eagles); 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 25, Auburn Mountainview High School, Auxiliary Gym, 28900 124th Ave. SE. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives:  12:30-3 p.m. Feb. 27, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St.; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. March 1, Walmart, 762 Outlet Collection Way SW; 12:30-3:30 p.m. March 4, GSA, 400 15th St. SW; noon-3 p.m. March 5, Auburn Mechanical, 2623 W. Valley Highway N.; 8-10:30 a.m. March 5, Novinium, 1221 29th St. NW, Suite D; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m. March 10, LDS Church, 625 M St. NE (north building on M Street); 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. March 21, 1102 15th St. SW. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Girls Health Fair: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 8, Olympic Middle School, 1825 K St. SE. Theme: Self Health Empowerment, S.H.E. Free event designed for girls ages 10 through 18 and features a personal safety demonstration, nutrition and food information, natural beauty products, container gardening, positive self-esteem building, Zumba, yoga and more. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with the personal safety demonstration at 10:30, Zumba at 11 a.m. and yoga at 11:45 a.m.

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.

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:

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. Feb. 27, March 13, 20, 27. 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. March 5, 12, 19, 26.  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. March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Ages 3 and older with caregiver. Explore the alphabet through books, music, movement and felt boards.

Toddler Story  Time: 10:15 a.m. March 6, 13, 20, 27. Ages 2 to 3 with adult, siblings welcome. Explore Early Literacy through stories, movement, music and flannel boards

Early Literacy Parties in Spanish: 6 p.m. Thursdays, through March 6. Series of free workshops in Spanish for families to learn about Early Literacy and how to prepare their children for Kindergarten. In each of the workshops, get information about Early Literacy, free books in Spanish, craft materials, snacks and the opportunity to socialize with other families.

Super Saturday Family Story Time: 11 a.m. March 1, 29. All ages welcome with adult caregiver. Enjoy a fun weekend with books, felt boards, songs and movement.

La Banda Gozona, The Music of Oaxaca/La Musica de Oaxaca: 2 p.m. March 2, In the 19th century, indigenous people from the Mexican state of Oaxaca adapted banda instrumentation (standard reeds, brass and drums) to their own cultural celebrations. Enjoy an exuberant concert presented by members of La Banda Gozona, with special guest dancers Grupo Cultural Oaxaqueno.

Spanish Story Time: 6:30 p.m. March 20, 27. Enjoy stories, songs and games in Spanish and English.

TEENS

Study Zone: 5-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Teen Zone: 3:30 p.m. March 5, 12, 19, 26. Snack, get online, hangout, play video games, study or pick up a good book.

Strategic Gaming Club: 3:30 p.m. Feb. 27, March 13, 27. Play Magic, The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons and other role playing games at the library.

Comicon & Sakura-Con, Get Ready!: 3:30 p.m. March 3, Learn what it’s like to attend Emerald City Comicon and Sakura-Con and prepare a costume. Meet veterans of the cons and ask them questions.

Teen Writers’ Group: 3:30 p.m. March 7, 21. Meet other teen authors, share what you’ve been writing, improve your craft and have fun. Snacks will be served.

Teen Tech Time: 3 p.m. March 10. Try out some cool tech gadgets at the library. MacBooks, Makey Makey kits, BrushBots and more.

Middle School Book Club: 3 p.m. March 11. For teens in grades 6-8. “The False Prince” by Jennifer Nielsen. The book club meets the second Tuesday of every month to discuss the book of the month, eat snacks and do fun activities. New members are always welcome.

Teen Book Club: 4 p.m. March 18. “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline. For teens in high school. The book club meets once a month to discuss the book of the month and share what we’ve been reading.

Teen Lounge: 3-5 p.m. March 31. Enjoy movies and snacks, or come in to get your homework done or hang out. Movies rated G, PG and PG-13.

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. 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. • Introduction to computers, 1:30 p.m. March 5; • Microsoft Excel Level 1, noon, March 10; •  One-on-One Assistance, 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. March 18; • Internet Level 1, 1:30 p.m., March 19; • Word Level 1, noon, March 22.

AARP Tax Help: Tuesdays through April 8. First appointment will be from approximately 2:30 p.m., with the last appointment taken at 7:30 p.m. This free service is provided by trained AARP TaxAide volunteers for taxpayers of any age or income level. Please call 253-931-3018 to schedule appointments.

Free In-Person Assistance, Washington Health Benefit Exchange: 2-5 p.m. March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. One-on-one assistance for those enrolling in the new Exchange (Washington Health Plan Finder). Available in English and Laotian.

Auburn Library Book Club: 7 p.m. March 11. “I’d Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had” by Tony Danza. Television, screen and stage star Tony Danza’s absorbing account of a year spent teaching 10th-grade English at Northeast High, Philadelphia’s largest high school with 3,600 students. New members are always welcome and copies of the book will be available at the library.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 1 p.m. March 12, 2 p.m. March 15, 3 p.m. March 16. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m. March 1, 5, 8, 19. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.

Meet the Author, Sarah L. Blum: 2 p.m. March 22. “Women Under Fire: Abuse in the Military” by local author Sarah L. Blum is a hard look at the extraordinary culture of violence and intimidation committed everyday in the U.S. Military. Blum, ARNP is a decorated Vietnam veteran nurse who earned the Army Commendation Medal serving as an operating room nurse at the 12th Evacuation Hospital Cu Chi, Vietnam during the height of the fighting in 1967.

Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. March 25. The Friends of the Auburn Library offers support by volunteering, hosting fundraising activities, sponsoring programs and services and increasing awareness of the library’s vital role in our community. New members are always welcome.

Tablets 101: 1 p.m. March 28. 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, Basic Bike Maintenance: 2 p.m. March 29. Presented by Cascade Bicycle Club. Maintaining your bike is more important than ever to keep you riding smoothly and safely. It’s a great time to get up to speed on simple maintenance techniques that will keep your bike in tip top shape as you roll through winter. 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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Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. March 4, 11, 18, 25. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. March 4, 11, 18, 25. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.

Legos at the Library: 3:30 p.m. March 10. Ages 5 to 11, ages 7 and younger with adult. Have fun building with Legos. Create around the monthly theme or build what you like. You bring the ideas and we will supply the Legos.

Family Story Time: 10 a.m. March 21. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

TEENS

Teen Zone: 3-5 p.m. Feb. 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27. 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. March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Teen Tech Week, Make Your Own Robot: 3 p.m. March 11. Make your own moving robot creature.

Books and Bites: 3 p.m. March 18. Come to the library to talk about any books you’ve been reading recently and enjoy some snacks!

SAT Prep Classes: 1:30-5 p.m. March 22; 2-5 p.m. March 29. Sandweiss Test Prep is offering a free six-week SAT class. Useful test taking strategies for each question type on the SAT. Receive a free copy of the Official SAT Study Guide. Please register by March 21. Class is limited to 22 students.

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. • Internet Level 1, noon, March 8; • Microsoft Excel Level 2, 6:30 p.m. March 12; • One-On-One Assistance, 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m. March 24.

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.

Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m. March 19. “Dreamers of the Day” by Mary Doria Russell.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 2-3 p.m. March 5. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

Start to Fitness: Start to Fitness, Best Hikes with Dogs: 7 p.m. March 26. Presented by Dan Nelson, author of “Best Hikes with Dogs, Western Washington”. Learn about great hikes you can take with your canine companion in Western Washington, and tips for sharing the trail. Dan is the author of numerous hiking guidebooks and a regular contributor to Men’s Journal and GearInstitute.com. 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.

Super Saturday Family Story Time: 11 a.m. March 15. All ages welcome with adult. Enjoy a fun weekend with books, felt boards, songs and movement.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 3 p.m. March 25. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

Network

National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees: 10 a.m. March 6, The Bridge Night Club Lounge, 2024 E. 29th St., Tacoma. NARVRE presents program to inform railroad industry workers and retirees about their pension benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act. Free. August “Whitey” Westphal, past national president of North Ridgeville, Ohio, presents the program. Auburn’s Kristine Campbell and Tacoma’s Ronald Perrone are assisting. Pickup materials will be furnished. Widows and widowers are welcome. For more information, call Westphal 440-452-8427, Campbell 253-833-2495 or Perrone 206-605-0001.

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; • fifth Thursday – Don Giovanni’s Ristorante and Wine Bar, 18 Auburn Way S. 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.

Free Fourth Friday Movies: All 8 p.m. starts. Feb. 28, “Psycho” (R; 1960); March 28, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (PG; 1977); April 25, “Airplane!” (PG; 1980) – April 25, 8:00 p.m. Free tickets available at the door only, doors open one hour prior to showtime. Limited to 250 people.

A Red Carpet Evening at the Ave: 4 p.m. March 2. Live coverage of the Academy Awards begins at 5 p.m. Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Aubrn. Trivia games, silent auction. Come dressed as your favorite nominee or movie character. Tickets: $30, includes hors d’oeuvres and a glass of bubbly. For more information: info@RedCarpetAuburn.com.

Buddy Holly and Friends: 7:30 p.m. March 7, 8; 2 p.m. March 9. The music lives on in this live tribute to these Rock & Roll pioneers. Rock the night away with Buddy, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper, backed by a live five-piece band. Hear favorites like “La Bamba”, “Chantilly Lace”, “That’ll be the Day”, “Maybe Baby”, “Peggy Sue” and “Oh Boy!”. Tickets: $17 tegular; $15 students, seniors.

March Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m. March 14. Three-comedian lineup. Tickets: $17 regulars. $15 students, seniors.

Jet City Improv: 7:30 p.m. March 21. Now in its 21st year, is a fast-paced, funny, audience-interactive, all-ages appropriate short-form improv. Each show is made up of roughly a dozen improvised scenes, games and musical numbers – all based on suggestions provided by our audience. Tickets: $17 regulars. $15 students, seniors.

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.

Ave Kids, Dan Zanes: 3 p.m. March 22. Dan Zanes, one of the most respected names in the genre of kid-centered folk music, is touring the nation to get parents and kids up and dancing. Tickets: $10.

ELSEWHERE

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.

Threads of the Past dessert show: 7 p.m. Feb. 28, First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. SE, Kent. Evening of entertainment, desserts and raffle baskets raises money for the Kent and Covington community-based Rainier Youth Choirs, a nonprofit, choral music education and performance program. Voices 4, an adult vocal jazz quartet that carries on the tradition and repertoire of great swing vocal groups, will perform some jazz favorites. Tickets $25 ticket with proceeds supporting the RYC program. Seating is limited. Purchase at ainieryouthchoirs.org. If you would like to support Rainier Youth Choirs with a donation, contact RYC at 253-347-0180 or ryc@rainierchoralarts.org.

Sixth annual Highline Classic Jazz Festival: 2:30-10:30 p.m. March 8, Sound Event Center, 23660 Marine View Drive, Des Moines. A lineup of 14 bands playing on three separate stages. Musicians perform several styles of jazz. The experience includes concerts, dancing, food, drink and an opportunity to mingle with the musicians. Proceeds support the nonprofit Burien Arts Association. EJ’s Catering serving dinner, at $16. Two no-host wine bars and a coffee bar. Tickets $40 for adults, $35 for seniors (65 and over) and free for youth 18 and under. Sold at Burien Arts Gallery, 826 SW 152nd St. Tickets are also available at Brown Paper Tickets, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/553955. For more information visit www.highlineclassicjazz.com.

Honk!: 7 p.m. March 21, 22, 28, 29; 3 p.m. March 22, 29, Green River Community College, Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Heavier Than Air Family Theatre production. A poultry tale in a musical based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling”. Honk!’s charm, humor and message of tolerance is perfect for a family audience. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the door. www.heavierthanair.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. 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.

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.

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.