Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the website: www.auburntourism.com.
Puyallup Home, Remodeling & Gardening Show: Jan. 6-8, Americraft ShowPlex (enter at Blue Gate), 110 9th Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Jan. 6-7); 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Jan. 8). Admission: $7 adults; $6 military and seniors; 17 and under free. Information: 253-874-8711 or www.puyalluphomeshow.net.
Paying for College Night: 7 p.m., Jan. 11, Auburn Mountainview Theatre, 28900 124th Avenue SE, Auburn. Auburn School District hosts event to help parents and students learn more about paying for a college education. For more information, contact Carollynn Hanson, Auburn Mountainview High School career counselor, at 253-804-5195.
Cascade Water Alliance open house workshop: 6-8 p.m., Jan. 12, North Tapps Middle School, 20029 12th St. E, Lake Tapps. CWA is developing a formal policy regarding the use of its property by third parties around the reservoir. Residents will be able to ask questions of staff as well as get information regarding applicable jurisdictional permits. For more information, visit www.cascadewater.org.
Seattle Christian Schools open house: 7 p.m., Jan. 12, 18301 Military Road S., SeaTac. For future families, kindergarten through 12th grade. Meet faculty, staff and Superintendent Gloria Hunter. Seattle Christian offers top-rated academics, a strong Biblical worldview, excellent athletics, fine and performing arts and co-curricular programs. Before and after school care is available. For more information, contact Fran Hubeek, admissions coordinator, at 206-246-8241 or visit www.seattlechristian.org
Miss Auburn Outstanding Teen Pageant: 7-10 p.m., Jan. 21, Auburn Mountainview Theatre, 124th Ave SE, Auburn.
29th annual Tacoma Home & Garden Show: Jan. 25- 29, Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St. Featuring the American Cancer Society Garden Center, home giveaway, latest kitchen and bath trends, home and garden “how-to” seminars, displays, products and more than 1,000 exhibitors. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday (Jan. 25, 26); 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday (Jan. 27, 28) and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 29). Admission: $10 adults; $8 for seniors (weekdays only, 62 and older); free (with ID) for American Horticulture Society members, and free to children 16 and under. Two-day passes: $16 adults, $12 seniors. Weekday discount coupons available at www.otshows.com. Information: 253-756-2121, visit www.otshows.com.
25th annual Washington Sportsmen’s Show: Jan 25-29, Americraft ShowPlex, Pavilion, Expo Hall, Centennial (enter at Blue or Gold Gate), 110 9th Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: noon-8 p.m. (Jan. 25, 26, 27); 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Jan. 28); 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Jan. 29). Admission: $12 adults; $5 students (6-16); 5 and under free; $18 for two-day pass. Information: 253-841-5045 or www.otshows.com.
Seattle Boat Show: Jan. 27-Feb. 5, CenturyLink Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave., Seattle; afloat on South Lake Union. Featuring more than 1,000 recreational watercraft, seminars and the latest accessories. A free shuttle runs every day between CenturyLink Event Center and South Lake Union every 30 minutes. Hours: CenturyLink Field Event Center, Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. South Lake Union, weekdays: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; weekends: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets: adults: $12; youth (11-17): $5; special 5-day Big Show pass: $24. Kids 10 and under: Free. Information: 206-634-0911 or www.seattleboatshow.com.
17th annual Uniquely Auburn: 2 p.m., Jan. 29, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. A free community-sponsored celebration of cultural diversity recognizing people, places, and events that make Auburn unique. Program: “Late Night” hosted by Michael Hursh,” food, games, art and poetry exhibits, dance, music. Part of the program will include “Top 10” lists related to the city. Sponsored by the City of Auburn, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Soroptimist International of Auburn, Auburn School District, Trillium, Auburn Arts Commission. For more information, call 206-349-3061 or visit www.uniquelyauburn.org.
Miss Auburn Scholarship Program: 7 p.m., Feb. 3, 4, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Ticket information will be available soon. For more information, visit www.missauburn.org.
NorthWest Scale Modelers Show: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Feb. 18-19, Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way S, Seattle. See hundreds of model aircraft, cars, tanks, ships, spacecraft and more from the NWSM member collections. Meet expert modelers and learn about the fascinating hobby of scale modeling. The show features special displays of models representing famous aircraft produced by the Mikoyan-and-Gurevich Design Bureau. Also displayed are models of the creatures and hardware from the “Star Wars” series. Program included with museum admission; free for members. Admission: $16 adults; $14; seniors (65 and older); $9 youths (5-17); children (4 and under). Information: 206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org.
Green events
Ilalko Holiday Lights Recycling: Through Jan. 20. Proceeds support school programs. The public is encouraged to bring broken, unwanted, working and non-working Christmas lights and extension cords Ilalko’s way. Just drop off any collected lights at one of 17 conveniently located collection boxes. • Rottles Clothing & Shoes, 226 E. Main, Auburn, 253-833-2750; • Top Food & Drug, 1406 Lake Tapps Parkway E, Auburn, 253-876-1700; • Auburn Valley Y, 1620 Perimeter Road SW, Auburn, 253-833-2770; • Auburn Park, Arts and Rec, 800 9th SE St., Auburn, 253-931-3043; • Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 9th St SE, Auburn, 253-931-3016; • Avise Chiropractic, 4111 A St. SE, No. 104, Auburn, 253-393-8144; • Chase Bank, 6950 Lake Tapps Parkway SE, Auburn; • Children’s Dance Theater, 122 W. Main St., Auburn, 253-887-8937; • City of Auburn Customer Service, second floor, 25 W. Main St., 253-931-3047; • Lakeland Home Owners Association, 5801 Lakeland Hills Way, Auburn, 253-735-1144; • Lakeland Family Chiropractic, 4220 A St. SE, No. 103, Auburn, 253-833-4800; • Roach Gymnastics, 1627 45th St. E, Sumner, 253-826-5999; Five elementary schools: • Arthur Jacobsen, 29205 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn, 253-630-2441; • Hazelwood, 11815 SE 304th St., Auburn, 253-931-4740; • Ilalko, 301 Oravetz Place SE, Auburn, 253-931-4748; • Lakeland Hills, 1020 Evergreen Way SE, Auburn, 253-876-7711; • Terminal Park, 1101 D St. SE, Auburn, 253-931-4978.
Struggling with Styrofoam?: Through Jan. 20, Ilalko Elementary School, 301 Oravetz Place SE, Auburn, hosts a collection drop site for clean Styrofoam and bagged packing peanuts. Collections will be recycled at V&G Styro Recycle in Renton, next to Ikea. No proceeds are generated by the event. Accepted: • packing peanuts (must be bagged/boxed-nothing loose); • clean, white Styrofoam blocks often marked with the #6 (no attached cardboard, hard plastic, foam sheeting, plastic wrap, banding or any metals); • furniture packaging; • picnic/shipping coolers. Not accepted: • non-Styrofoam materials; • urethane foam cushions; • expanded polypropylene (EPP); • foam Insulation; • plastic wrap or bubble wrap; • hard plastics. Note: Please bring only the accepted items listed. Otherwise, Ilalko Elementary will get stuck having to dump the trash and pay for it. For more information about the recycling programs or to request a holiday lights collection box at your business or church, please contact Ilalko Elementary School at 253-931-4748.
Benefits
Clothing bank: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Jan. 7, Auburn Community of Christ, 31720 116th Ave. SE, Auburn. Donations accepted. Congregation establishing a clothing bank on Lea Hill and wishes to run it as many first Saturdays of each month as possible. For more information, please contact Catherine or Dave at 253-939-0185.
Sleep Country’s Pajama Drive for Foster Kids: Through Feb. 26. Donations of new pajamas in all sizes can be dropped off at any Sleep Country store. For more information or to find the nearest location, please visit www.sleepcountry.com or call 1-888-88-SLEEP (1-888-887-5337). Cash donations also can be made online and Sleep Country representatives will shop on your behalf. All contributions are distributed among Sleep Country’s foster care partner organizations.
Health
Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jan. 7, Lakeland Hills Community, 1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E., Auburn; 9-11 a.m., Jan. 11, Parametrix, 1002 15th St. SW, Suite 220. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.
Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., Jan. 7, SuperMall, 1101 Supermall Way, bus by Burlington Coat Factory; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Jan. 9, LDS, 625 M St. NE, Auburn; 8-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 11, West Auburn High School, gym, 401 W. Main St.; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., Jan. 11, Zones, Inc., 1102 15th St. SW, mobile in parking lot. Noon-2 p.m., 2:45-6 p.m., Jan. 17, Auburn Adventist Academy, Fireside Room, 5000 Auburn Way S.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Jan. 25, Green River Community College, Glacier Room, Lindbloom Center, 12401 SE 320th St. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.
Northwest Health and Fitness Expo: Jan. 6-8, Showplex at the Western Washington Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Puyallup’s Rose Cowan – a life coach and motivational speaker who gained national attention for losing 150 pounds – is the keynote speaker (11 a.m. Jan. 7). Local triathlete Heidi Hubler presents triathlon training (noon, Jan. 8). Consumer-related health and fitness products. General admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors 62 and over and military personnel with ID; free for children 17 and younger. Two-dollar discount coupons off the general price are available at www.nwhealthandfitnessexpo.net. Parking is free at designated lots. For directions, visit www.thefair.com.
Free Stars Training, Putting Best Practices on the Child Care Table: 7-9 p.m., Jan. 19, and 1:30-3:30 p.m., March 23. The 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave. S, Seattle. Presented by the Child Care Health Program for Public Health – Seattle & King County. Interactive, hands-on training that explores how to add more fruits and vegetables to your child care menu and make the “healthy eating” message fun and child centered. Registered dietitians Leika Suzumura of the Rainier Valley Eats! and Katy Levenhagen of the Child Care Health Program review best practices in child care nutrition and present ideas and activities to engage children, teachers and parents in making foods from scratch. Food demonstrations, activities and recipes. For registration, contact Deborah Waugh, deborah.waugh@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-8647.
Classes
Work ‘n Web Job Resource Workshops: Available every Monday, from 2-3 p.m., East Room, Pacific Community Center and Gym, 305 Milwaukee Blvd., Pacific. Do you need help and resources to find work? Let the computer lab and community resources work to help you. Shawn Cosby, Algona-Pacific librarian, offers workshops on how to use library resources, including career guidance and planning tools, resume builder, test and education center and typing instructor Web. Joel McKinney, of the Career Path Employment Team, offers workshops on resume and cover letter writing, job application process, job search strategies, interview preparation, career interest testing and work place behavior. For more information, contact Linda Morris, community services director, at 253-929-1150.
Auburn Police Department Citizen’s Academy: Class begins March 7, and attendance is free of charge, but registration is required as space is limited. Academy consists of 11 Wednesday evening class sessions from 6:30-9:30 and one Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Class graduation is May 16. All classes meet at the Auburn Police Department, 340 E. Main St. The academy is open to any Auburn citizen, 18 years or older. Applications are available on the City of Auburn website. For more information, call 253-931-3035 or visit www.auburnwa.gov/emergency/police.asp.
Financial Hope: First of a 13-week course begins at 5:30 p.m., Jan. 8, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. Presented by Financial Peace University, the class is taught by Dave Ramsey on DVD. FPU teaches families and individuals common-sense principles like how to make a plan with their money so they are able to free themselves of debt and build lasting wealth. Contact Kevin Hasslinger at 253-833-5660 for more information or to register.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): Train to become a volunteer advocate for abused and neglected children in court. Help make the legal system work toward a safe, permanent home for these children. Must be 21, have excellent references and attend 28 hours of training. For more information and training dates, call 206-296-1120 or email casa.group@kingcounty.gov.
Libraries
NOTE: The main Auburn Library has closed for yearlong expansion. It reopened at its temporary location, the former Herr Cabinets building, at 1140 Auburn Way S., , behind Big Daddy’s Drive-in. For program information, call 253-931-3018. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Monday Morning Story Time: 10:15 a.m., Jan. 30. Ages 2 to 6 with adult. Explore early literacy through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes. No story time on Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day holiday.
Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Jan. 11, 18, 25. Ages 3 to 6. Fun stories, flannel board and songs for kids and their families.
Book Club Party for Kids: 4 p.m., Jan. 24. “Wonderstruck” by Brian Selznick. Ben, who recently lost his hearing, sets off to find his father. Rose, also deaf, begins her journey to find a much admired actress. The two independent stories, Ben’s told in words and Rose’s in images, are set 50 years apart. As he did in “The Invention” of Hugo Cabret, Selznick skillfully knits together both children’s quest into a tale of lost love, loneliness and a place to belong.
LOL Read Aloud Story Time: 11 a.m., Jan. 14. For K-2nd grades. Join us for a giggling read aloud and craft to take home.
Ready-Set-Read: If you are in elementary school, take the Reading Challenge. Read at least 20 minutes per day for 20 days within a month and choose a new paperback book at your community library.Forms are available online at http://www.kcls.org/parents/kidsandreading/rsr/ and at the library.
TEENS
Angry Birds LIVE!: 4 p.m., Jan. 10. For teens in middle school, junior high or high school. Grab a friend and head on over to the library to make those angry little birds come to life. Make your very own birds and test your bird launching abilities to take down those egg stealing pigs. Held at the PRAB Gymnasium in Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE.
Teen Book Club: 4:30 p.m., Jan. 17. “The Adoration of Jenna Fox.” For teens in middle school, junior high or high school. The first eight people who sign-up to attend will receive a free copy of the book of the month courtesy of the Friends of the Auburn Library. The book club meets once a month to discuss the book of the month and share what we’ve been reading. New members are always welcome.
Read Three, Get One Free!: Read three books, write three short thoughtful reviews and get a new paperback book free. Pick up an entry form at any KCLS library or online at www.kcls.org/read3. Sponsored by the KCLS Foundation.
ADULTS
English as a Second Language (ESOL): Due to the building remodel, the Auburn Library is no longer hosting ESOL classes. Classes are now being offered at the Green River Community College Downtown Auburn Center, 110 2nd St. SW, Room 145; phone number 253-833-9111. Additional classes continue to be offered at Algona-Pacific Library, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6-8:30 p.m.
Computer classes: Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018. • Introduction to Computers: 2:30 p.m., Jan. 10. Practice the skills necessary for using a computer; including using the mouse, selecting items and text, arranging windows, browsing the Internet and library catalog. • eReader and Digital Downloads Demonstration: 4 p.m., Jan. 10. Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader or computer during this Digital Downloads demonstration. Drop in to look at popular eReaders, OverDrive and Adobe Digital Editions software and ask questions.
Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 6:30 p.m., Jan. 10. “Traveling with Pomegranates” by Sue Monk Kidd. In this intimate dual memoir, Kidd and her daughter, Ann, offer distinct perspectives as a 50-something and a 20-something, each on a quest to redefine herself and to rediscover each other. Please see http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/ for more information.
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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., Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.
Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m., Jan. 11, 18, 25. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Stimulate brain development with bounces, rhymes, stories and play time. One baby per lap, please.
TEENS
Teen Zone: 3 p.m., Jan. 11, 18, 25. Open to teens in middle and high school. Drop in and get your game on, surf the Internet or hit the books. The Teen Zone is the place where you and your friends can snack, hang out, study, play video games and pick up a good book.
Alpac Teen Book Club: 3:30 p.m., Jan. 24. Open to teens in middle school, junior high or high school. Love to read? The book club meets once a month to discuss the book of the month and share what we’ve been reading. New members are always welcome. Snacks provided.
ADULTS
Computer Class: Registration required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-833-3554. • Email Level 1: 11 a.m., Jan. 7. Learn basic email vocabulary. Create an account using Gmail, Yahoo or Hotmail. Compose and send messages. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse and keyboard, basic understanding of the Internet. • Microsoft Word Level 2: 11 a.m., Jan. 28. Learn how to select and format text, set margins, align paragraphs and use the cut and paste function. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Word and experience creating and saving documents.
Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m., Jan. 18. “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society: by Mary Ann Shaffer. Copies of this title have been reserved for participants and are available for check out at the library. Join us-new members are always welcome.
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Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Baby Story and Play Times: 10:30 a.m., Jan. 12, 19, 26. Babies will be bouncing to fun rhymes and stories. Short play time follows.
Stories and Strings Story Time: 11 a.m., Jan. 11, 18. Come for a rockin’ good time of stories, songs and sillines.
ADULTS
COMPUTER CLASSES
Looking to sharpen your technology skills?: If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779. • One-On-One assistance: 6 p.m., Jan. 12, 26. Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS NetMaster instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.
Plateau Area Creative Writing Group: 10 a.m., Jan. 27. Calling all writers. Workshop is designed for all who write – whether it’s poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction or memoir. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned writer or one who is just getting started, please come and share your stories.
Network
The United Way free tax campaign: Needing volunteers. No experience necessary. All volunteers receive tax preparation training and are certified by the IRS. Volunteer at your neighborhood tax site: Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St., 5-9 p.m., Mondays (January-February only), Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. To learn more, visit: www.uwkc.org/taxvolunteer or contact EITC@uwkc.org.
Making Technology Work for You: 2-5 p.m., Jan. 19, Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St., council chambers. Free classes offered by the Auburn Office of Economic Development. For more information, call 253-931-3000.
Auburn Area Chamber “Connecting for Success” Networking Breakfast: 8-9 a.m., the first Wednesday of every month. Sponsored by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $5, includes continental breakfast. Auburn Area Chamber Board Room, 108 S. Division, Suite B. 253-833-0700.
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Partnership Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the third 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:
• Pool players: The center is looking for ladies 50 or older to play pool on the second fourth Monday of the month at 12:30 p.m. The center also is looking for pool players who are 70 or older on first and third Friday of the month at 12:30 p.m. Please call Rocky Kirwin at the center for more information.
• 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, $5.75 for those younger than 60.
• Movie Screenings: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 50 cent 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.
Auditions
“The Sound of Music”: 7-9 p.m., Jan. 10, 12, Performing Arts Building, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Heavier Than Air Family Theater, GRCC’s resident community troupe, holds open auditions. Informal, read-through auditions are for adults, ages 18 and above. Auditioners should, but are not required to, bring a picture and lead sheet. Needed are community actors and actresses, with strong singing, dancing and acting skills. Rehearsals will be every Tuesday and Thursday, starting Jan. 17, from 7 p.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m., with performances March 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31.
Music
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra: Taylor Creek Church, 21110 244th Ave. SE, Maple Valley. Season performance highlights include masquerade concert, holiday concert, waltz gala ball, Seattle Thunderbirds hockey game and community events. 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: Currently offering free trial dance, piano and voice lessons. Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for program information. New location at 122 W. Main St.
Auburn Dance Academy: Visit www.auburndanceccademy.com or call 253-833-1891 for program information. The academy is located at 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100.
Museums
White River Valley Museum: 918 H St. SE, Auburn. Admission: $2 adults, $1 seniors and children. Admission is free on Wednesdays and the fourth Sunday of the month. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for tickets and event information.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: Exhibit: Through Jan. 30. Auburn Student Art Show. 25 W. Main St. Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
Cheryl Sallee Gallery: Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Admission: Free. Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-5043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.
