Events

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

Auburn International Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 21, Auburn Transit Station Plaza, 23 A St. SW, Auburn. Featuring fresh, Washington grown fruits and vegetables, a variety of foods, bakery products and hand-crafted items. Special events are planned on select Sundays. Free parking in the Sound Transit parking garage. For more information, visit www.auburnfarmersmarket.org.

27th Wesco Autobody Supply Pacific Northwest Nationals: July 25-27, Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave SW, Puyallup. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association presents the show, featuring more than 2,500 hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks through 1972, and commercial exhibits, swap meet, entertainment and pinstripers brush bash. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. General admission: $20 ($17 discount tickets available at www.good-guys until midnight, July 24); $6 children, 7-12; kids 6 and under free.

68th Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering: 5:30-11 p.m. July 25; 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. July 26-27, Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 248th Ave. SE. Athletic competitions, old country field events, colorful pipebands, drummers, dancing, traditional Scottish food. Admission: Friday events free. Saturday and Sunday, daily, $17 adults; $12 seniors, active and retired military, children 5-17; under 5 free. Two-day, $25 adult; $18 seniors, active and retired military, children 5-17; under 5 free. For more information, call 206-522-2541, email scots4ever@sshga.org or visit www.sshga.org.

White River Bon Odori Dance Festival: 4-9:30 p.m. July 26, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. Japanese folk dance festival. Dancing, food, Taiko performances, displays. For more information: 253-833-1442, www.WRBT.org.

Schooling Horse Performance Show: All day, July 26, Reber Ranch, 28606 132nd SE, Kent. English performances in morning, Western in afternoon. Halter classes between sessions. 4-H fundraising concession stand open for breakfast and lunch. Day and overnight stalls available. Free. $7 per class for preregistration. For more information, contact Crystal Creson Carter at triplecpleasurehorses@msn.com or 253-569-4804.

Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Dinner: 6 p.m. July 26, Holy Family Parish Dining Hal, 505 17th St. SE, Auburn. Time to honor American, South Vietnamese and allied soldiers. Free to Vietnam veterans and spouses. $10 donation per person requested for others.

27th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 1-3, Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave. SE, Kent. The Mello Yello NHRA Drag Race Series’ annual summer stop. Tickets available through www.nhra.com or www.pacificraceways.com or by calling Pacific Raceways at 253-639-5927.

Auburn Days Community Festival: Aug. 8-10, downtown area, Main Street. Vendors, food, live entertainment, arts and crafts. Event highlights: Aug. 8, Auburn Winer’s Run: 5K Fun Run, Walk, Stroll or Roll, Stampede 5K Fun Run (7 p.m.); all-school class reunion, community barbecue and spaghetti (6 p.m.); music and dancing (7-10 p.m.); Aug. 9, pancake breakfast (7:30-11 a.m.); City Hall Art Exhibition (9 a.m.-6 p.m.); grand parade at noon; Adventures in Literature.; model boat exhibition; street dance with “The Fabulous Murphtones” (7-10 p.m.); Aug. 10, Classic Car, Truck & Cycle Show (9 a.m.-5 p.m.); Poets on Parade, poetry contest. Book drive and swap on Saturday and Sunday at the Ave Theater. For a complete schedule and more information: visit www.auburndays.com.

EmD3on3: Aug. 9-10, Emerald Downs, north parking lot, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Emerald Downs’ second annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament. Cost is $120 for a team with a maximum of 4 players. Each team guaranteed a minimum of 3 games in the tournament and each player receives a tournament T-shirt for participating. For more information, including registration, rules and volunteer/referee opportunities, visit www.emd3on3.com.

Benefits

Third annual Kids with Cancer Concert and Poker Run: 1 p.m.-1 a.m. July 26-27, The Royal Bear, 35731 W. Valley Highway, Auburn. Fundraising concert. Raffles, silent auction, 50/50 giveaways and prizes. Poker Run starting at Destination Harley-Davidson and traveling throughout King and Pierce counties, stopping by local pubs to gather money to bring to their final stop for the kids. Proceeds help a family struggling to pay medical bills for their young son who has been fighting cancer since he was 2. Admission: $5 to enter. Poker Run participants enter free.

Hats & Heels benefit: 1 p.m. Aug. 9, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Way, Auburn. Dress up in beautiful clothes and watch 3-year-old fillies compete in the $65,000 Washington Oaks. First post is 2 p.m. Men and women of all ages encouraged to dress their best and enjoy an afternoon of food and activities – all centered around the live racing program at Emerald Downs. More than 20 vendors. EmD Afternoon Tea offered in the Trackside Tent. Priced at $45 for adults ($20 children ages 5-10) the per-person package includes a buffet lunch, seating in the Trackside Tent, official program and tip sheet, discount in the Gift Horse, expert handicapping advice, service charge and tax. Hats & Heels benefits Valley Girls & Guys, one of the largest Susan G. Komen Walk for a Cure teams in the nation. Ten percent of vendor booth fees and $5 from each ticket sold to the Afternoon Tea will be donated to Valley Girls & Guys. General admission tickets, providing access to the facility, Track Level booths and the live racing program are $7. Tickets may be purchased at www.emeralddowns.com or by calling 253-288-7700.

Reunions

Auburn High School Class of ‘74: 6:30 p.m. July 26, Copper Falls Restaurant, Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE. Fun-filled evening, celebrating 40 years. Several functions planned for the weekend, including golf. Cost: $30. For more information, email 40classreunion@q.com. Also: Scramble golf tournament: 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 25, Auburn Golf Course. Open to ‘74 grads and spouses. Cost $55, with prizes Contact: Fred Thomas at 206-786-7480 or fred@kellythomasinc.com or Bill Sigmar at 206-510-4641 or sbsigmar@gmail.com. www.classcreator.com/Auburn-Washington-Auburn-Senior-1974/class_index.cfm

Auburn High School Multi-Class Reunion Potluck Picnic: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 2, Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E St. NE, behind Auburn Memorial Stadium. All classes invited. An updated directory for the classes of 1954 through 1960 (with some alumni in the classes before and after 1954 and 1960) is in the works. If you would like your name, address, telephone number and email address to be printed in the directory, please contact Audrey (Schulte) Cruickshank with the information no later than June 15. Email her at audreycruickshank@yahoo.com or call 253 880-2500. Updating information of those who may have moved, changed their phone number, passed away, etc. Directories will be available at the picnic for $10.

Auburn High School Class of 1954: Sept. 12-13. Picnic: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12, Veterans Memorial Park, behind Auburn Memorial Stadium, 411 E St. NE. Cost: $10. Everything else provided. Tour of the new high school: 11 a.m. Sept. 13. Superintendent leads the tour. Program, buffet dinner: 1-7 p.m. Sept. 13, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Way. Cost: $55. For more information, contact Marilyn Polley Barnard, 253-927-2048.

Auburn High School Class of 1984: 5:30-11 p.m. Sept. 13, Green River Community College, Conference & Event Center, Cascade Room, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Evening casual attire; no-host bar; photo booth; music by DJ Jeff Maas. Cost $84. For more information, contact Kirsten Richardson at Kirsten@reunionswithclass.com or 425-644-1044, ext. 473, or visit www.reunionswithclass.com. Also: No-Host Golf: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 13, Auburn Municipal Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE.

Health

Cascade Regional Blood Center drives:  For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives:  Noon-3 p.m. July 24, Parametrix- Auburn, 1002 15th St. SW, Suite 220. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Zen Shin Meditation Service: 9-10 a.m. Sundays, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. For more information, visit www.wrbt.org.

Mary Bridge Children’s Center for Childhood Safety: Car safety seat inspection on the first Wednesday of each month at MultiCare Auburn Urgent Care, 202 Cross St. SE, Auburn. Please call 253-403-1417 to schedule an appointment.

Auburn Alzheimer’s Association Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. first Tuesday of each month, Church of the Nazarene, 1225 29th St. SE, Room 15, Auburn. Caring for someone with memory loss? Group provides a place for caregivers to learn and gain support from others caring for a person with memory loss. Support groups also serve as an opportunity for participants to receive information on care management, available services, research and treatment options. Free. Contact group facilitator Val Brustad at 253-854-7658 for details.

Living Tobacco-free Weekly Free Support Group: 6 p.m. Wednesdays, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, second floor, Heart Care Center classroom, 202 N. Division St. Free one-hour weekly support group meeting open to adults and teens wanting to quit tobacco, newly quit, struggling with relapse or helping a friend quit tobacco. For more information, contact Heidi Henson at 253-223-7538 or hhenson@seattleymca.org.

Southeast King County Parkinson’s Disease support group: Meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m., St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. SE, Covington. Group’s monthly lunches are on the first Tuesday of the month at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. For more information, contact Stephanie Lawson at 206-579-5206.

Gamblers Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call toll free the Gamblers Anonymous Hotline 1-855-222-5542. Visit www.gawashington.org or www.gamblersanonymous.org for additional information.

Volunteers

Auburn Valley Humane Society: 6-8 p.m., fourth Wednesdays of the month; 10 a.m.-noon, fourth Saturdays of the month, AVHS shelter, 4910 A St. SE, Auburn. Volunteer orientation and trainings. Stop by the shelter to pick up a volunteer application or download one from www.auburnvalleyhs.org and bring it to the orientation. You may register to attend anyone of the sessions in the future by emailing slavigne@auburnvalleyhs.org. For more information, call 253-249-7849 or visit www.auburnvalleyhs.org.

Emerald Downs 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament: Seeks volunteer scorekeepers and timekeepers for the Aug. 9-10 event. Responsibilities include ensuring participants sign in prior to games, maintaining official time and scoring during games, and providing documented, official scores to winning team captains after games. For more information, visit www.emd3on3.com.

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. Upcoming programs: • July 23, Club Assembly; • July 30,  Steve Stroud-Christ Community free clinic; • Aug. 6,  Congressman Dave Reichart; • Aug. 13,  Dr. Breanna Peterson-toxicology lab; • Aug. 20, Chambers Bay Golf Club-2015 PGA Tournament. 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.

Libraries

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Counteract the “Summer Learning Slide” at the Library: Kids and teens who spend their summer reading and learning, come back in the fall better prepared for school than those who don’t – so KCLS created a new summer learning program called Thinkology: The Study of Fun. Build robots, do hands-on science projects, learn magic, create puppets and, of course, read! For details, visit any KCLS library or kcls.org/kids/summer.

Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. July 24. 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. July 30.  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. July 28. Ages 3 and older with caregiver. Explore the alphabet through books, music, movement and felt boards.

Toddler Story  Time: 10:15 a.m. July 24. Ages 2 to 3 with adult, siblings welcome. Explore Early Literacy through stories, movement, music and flannel boards

Spanish Story Time: 6:30 p.m. July 24 and 31. Enjoy stories, songs and games in Spanish and English.

Bricks, Science and Crafts: 1:30 p.m. July 30. Ages 4 to 12 with adult. Bring your friends to the library for open play Lego creativity, some science fun and easy crafts.

Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m.-noon, July 28. Newborn to age 5 with adult. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English.

Science Magic Show: 11 a.m. July 31. Presented by Jeff Evans. Ages 5 and older with adult. Learn how magic can be explained by scientific principles, ranging from air pressure to center of mass, and reveal how everyday items behave in extraordinary ways when you know the secrets of science.

TEENS

Harry Potter’s Birthday Party: 1 p.m. July 31. Celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday and all things Harry Potter! Movies, snacks, games, crafts, and door prizes. Bring a friend, get sorted into school houses and have fun.

ADULTS

English as a Second Language (ESL) : 5:30 p.m. 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.

Tablets 101: 3 p.m. July 25. 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.

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Counteract the “Summer Learning Slide” at the Library: Kids and teens who spend their summer reading and learning, come back in the fall better prepared for school than those who don’t – so KCLS created a new summer learning program called Thinkology: The Study of Fun. Build robots, do hands-on science projects, learn magic, create puppets and, of course, read! For details, visit any KCLS library or kcls.org/kids/summer.

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. July 29. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. July 29. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.

We Learn, We Build, We Play: 2 p.m. July 28. Presented by Bricks4Kidz®. Ages 8 to 12. Learn engineering fundamentals about gears, motion, force and much more through building motorized Lego® construction kits. Please register.

Super Saturday Family Story Time: 11 a.m. July 26. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Enjoy a fun weekend Story Time with books, feltboards, songs and movement.

Rocket Eruptions Workshop: 2 p.m. July 26. Presented by KidsQuest Children’s Museum. Ages 4 and older with adult. Engineer a rocket that will hold up to a quick take off and hard landing. Test substances to discover which chemical reaction creates the most gas in the quickest amount of time and test your own rocket. Please register.

TEENS

The Art of Calligraphy: 1 p.m. July 24. Learn the art of lettering through calligraphy from Roman, Arabic, and Mayan numerals to modern graphic design and graffiti. Practice how to make basic calligraphy strokes and create your own custom art piece.

Spark a Reaction! Teen Summer Learning: Come to the library to pick up your reading and activity log. All teens who turn in a completed log by Aug. 31 will earn a flash drive (while supplies last) and will be entered to win a Samsung Galaxy tablet.

ADULTS

Computer Class: Registration required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-833-3554. • Microsoft Excel Level 1, 6:30 p.m. July 30

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 Book Group: 7:30 p.m. July 16. Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers! This month we will begin our discussion of “Team of Rivals: the Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln” by Doris Kearns Goodwin.

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Easy to Make Kites for All Ages: 2-3 p.m. Aug. 2. Sled kites are a great activity for those who work with groups of children. It takes about five minutes for a child to make a kite, and in this class, learn just how easy it is to prepare materials and make kites from simple materials you have in your home.

ADULTS

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

DNA and Genealogy: 11 a.m.-noon, Aug. 16. Learn the basics of DNA, how it can help you discover your roots, the best companies to test with, and how to join with others to find a common heritage. Presented by Claudia Breland, professional genealogist.

Network

3No Networking: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. 3No Networking is a casual weekly get-together set aside for members of the business community to drop in and get to know each other. The mixer rotates among  Auburn venues: • First Thursday of the month – Oddfellas Pub & Eatery, 102 W. Main St.; • second Thursday – Auburn Wine & Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE; • third Thursday – Station Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125; • fourth Thursday – Zola’s Café, 402 E. Main St. Suite 120. The series is made possible by a partnership between IPZ No. 15 Auburn, the City of Auburn Office of Economic Development, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and the Auburn Downtown Association. For more information, contact Doug Lein, IPZ administrator, at 253-804-3101.

Auburn Area Chamber “Connecting for Success” Breakfast: 8-9 a.m., the first Wednesday of every month. Sponsored by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $5, includes continental breakfast. Auburn Area Chamber Board Room, 108 S. Division, Suite B. 253-833-0700.

Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Partnership Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room (fourth floor), 2300 Emerald Downs Drive.  Register online through the chamber.

Seniors

Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-3016 or www.auburnwa.gov. Senior activities include:

• Senior Coffee Hours with the Mayor and Councilmembers: 10-11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month.

• Lunch: Monday-Friday, Salad bar begins at 11:30, Main meal is served at noon. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and over, $6 for those younger than 60.

• Movie Screenings: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 50 cents suggested donation for refreshments.

• Monday Supper Club: 4:45-6 p.m. One Monday a month. Call 253-931-3016 for date and menu. Cost: $6 for all ages.

• Meals on Wheels: Senior services’ program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information, call the center at 253-931-3016.

PROGRAMS

Volunteer opportunities: The center’s meals-on-wheels and respite programs need help to provide services to seniors. Please call 253-288-7441 or 253-931-3016, if interested.

Auburn Respite: Nonprofit adult day care program serving the community needs volunteers to help its senior participants. The group meets weekly at the center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. The program also serves clients on the second and fourth Tuesday, from 10 to 3. The program allows caregivers to enjoy a worry-free day off while the participant enjoys socialization, companionship and lunch. For more information, contact program director Sheila Pankratz at 253-875-9163.

Entertainment

KIDS SUMMERSTAGE

Summer concerts series at noon Wednesdays at Les Gove Park, 1005 12th St. SE. Free. For more information, contact Auburn Parks, Arts, and Recreation at 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.

Lineup:  July 30: The Not-Its!; Aug. 6: Reptile Isle; Aug. 13: Eric Ode.

SOUNDBITES

Summer concert series at noon Thursdays in the City Hall Plaza & Plaza Park, 25 W. Main St. Free. For more information, contact Auburn Parks, Arts, and Recreation at 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.

Lineup: July 24: Michael Powers, guitarist extraordinaire; July 31: Off The Hook, old school funk; Aug. 7: Tumbling Dice, Rolling Stones tribute; Aug. 14: Wally and the Beavs, ‘50s and ‘60s rock ‘n roll

SUMMER SOUNDS AND CINEMA

Music and family movies on Fridays, 7-11 p.m. Free. For more information, contact Auburn Parks, Arts, and Recreation at 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.

Lineup: Aug. 1, Sunset Park, 1306 69th St. SE. Concert: Hairstorm. Movie: Despicable Me 2 (PG);  Aug. 15, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. Concert: Crème Tangerine, A Beatles Music Experience. Featured movie: “Turbo” (PG)

SUNSETS AT MARY OLSON FARM

Auburn Symphony Orchestra summer outdoor concert series at Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road, Auburn. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Season tickets, $45 adults; single tickets, $17 adults, $10 students. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at www.auburnsymphony.org.

Lineup:  July 24, An Evening with Pacific Rims Percussion Quartet;  Aug. 7, String Serenades

ELSEWHERE

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.

“Once On This Island”: 7 p.m. Aug. 1; 3 p.m. Aug. 2, Green River Community College, Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Presented by Heavier Than Air Family Theatre. A poignant story with a catchy Caribbean-flavored score, a theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s popular fairy tale, “The Little Mermaid”. All tickets $8. For more information, call 253-833-9111, ext. 4966, or visit www.heavierthanair.com.

Poetry

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.

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

Sole Obsession, 100 Years of Women’s Shoes from Kitten Heels to Power Pumps: June 18-Nov. 9. Presenting a range of dressy footwear, spanning from 1910 to 2010, and reflects upon the dramatic changes experienced by the women who wore them. More than 100 pairs of shoes from regional museums and private collections on display with examples of women’s cocktail and party apparel from the museum’s collection.

Railroad Paintings of Jack Christensen: July 9-Aug. 17. Christensen is an Auburn native and veteran of the Northern Pacific, Burlington Northern and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroads, where he served as fireman and engineer for more than 57 years.

SPECIAL EVENTS

For more information on upcoming programs and to register: www.wrvmuseum.org or call 253-288-7439.

Fashionable Feet Late Play Date: Aug. 7.  A free drop-in program perfect for families with kids age 3-12. Explore the Sole Obsession exhibit and participate in themed crafts and activities. No registration required.

Peep Toes and Cosmos: Sept. 17. Spend a cocktail hour at the museum with Sole Obsession Curator Christine Palmer. 21 and up only/ $25 per person. Registration required.

MARY OLSON FARM PROGRAMS

Located at 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn.  Summer hours: noon-5 p.m. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5 for adults and $2 for children and seniors. Summer hours are made possible through funding from the Wyman Youth Trust. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information and tickets.

Sunday Farm Talks: Enjoy a free lecture, performance or demonstration every Sunday at 2 p.m.

Mad Hatter’s Sweet Tea : 1 p.m. July 26

Living History Camp: 9 a.m.-noon, Aug. 11-15

Hops & Crops Brew Festival: noon-6 p.m. Sept. 13

Galleries

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