Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com.
Auburn International Farmers Market Opens: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 22, Auburn Sound Transit Plaza, 23 A St. SW. Featuring more than 40 vendors offering a variety of fresh locally grown farm-based foods, hand-crafted items, and concession stands that are restaurant-based but feature a home-cooked taste. The Auburn Valley Humane Society will be available to answer questions the public may have concerning pet licenses and services. The market is coordinated by the City of Auburn. It includes free performances, guest chef demonstrations with farm-fresh ingredients, children’s activities, and classes on health, nutrition and gardening. Information: 253-266-2726, www.auburnfarmersmarket.org.
Goodguys 26th Wesco Autobody Supply Pacific Northwest Nationals: July 26-28, Washington State Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. (Enter at Blue, Gold or Red Gate). Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. More than 2,500 hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks through 1972; exhibits; swap meet; entertainment, activities for kids. Admission: $8 general admission $18; $6 children 7-12; 6 and under free. Information: 253-841-5045, www.good-guys.com or www.thefair.com.
Bon Odori Festival: 4-9 p.m. July 27, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. Japanese folk dance festival. Dancing, food, Taiko performances, displays. Okinawa Kenjin-Kai Taiko Group performance begins at 4 p.m. Children’s Lantern Parade is 5 p.m.., followed by services. Traditional Odori dancing begins at 6:15. Seattle Matsuri Taiko Drum Group performance begins at 7:30. For more information: 253-833-1442, www.WRBT.org.
26th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 2-4, Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave. SE, Kent. The Mello Yello NHRA Drag Race Series’ annual summer stop. Tickets available through the NHRA or by calling Pacific Raceways at 253-639-5927.
Auburn Days Community Festival: Aug. 9-11, downtown area, Main Street. Event highlights: Aug. 9, Stampede 5K Fun Run & BBQ (7 p.m.); all-school class reunion (6 p.m.); community barbecue (6 p.m.); entertainment at City Hall Plaza on Main Street (5:30-11 p.m.); Aug. 10, Auburn Community Art Exhibition at City Hall; grand parade at noon; Auburn Avenue Theater, free matinee/double feature of “Them” (3 p.m.) and “American Graffiti” (5 p.m.); model boat and shipbuilders demonstrations; street dance under the stars with “The Fabulous Murphtones” (6:30-10 p.m.); Aug. 11, Good Ol’ Show & Shine Classic Car Show (9 a.m.-6 p.m.); Adventures in Literature – Poets on Parade Contest; Auburn Collection of Reflections Authors recognition. For a complete schedule and more information: visit www.auburndays.com.
Inaugural EmD3-ON-3: Aug. 10-11, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. At least 30 side-by-side halfcourts to be placed in the parking lot north of the grandstand, Open to teams and players of all ages and abilities. Cost per team: $120 with each team guaranteed at least three games. Information: www.emd3on3.com or www.facebook.com/emd3on3
Golden anniversary: 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S, Auburn. Rainier Christian School celebrates 50 years. Banquet. More information will follow.
Benefits
Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Dinner: 5 p.m.Aug. 11, Holy Family Parrish Dining Hall, 505 17th St. SE, Auburn. Presented by the American Vietnamese Alliance. Free to Vietnam veterans and spouses. Community members are being asked to donate $10 per person. Email reservations to AmericanVietnameseAlliance@gmail.com.
WRVM Halloween Costume Ball and Silent Auction: 6-11 p.m. Oct. 19, Rainier Room, Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St., Auburn. Costume competition, live DJ, dancing. Proceeds benefit the White River Valley Museum and its education programs and those at Mary Olson Farm. To RSVP, call 253-288-7433. Information: www.wrvmuseum.org.
Faith
Luau Block Party: 1-5 p.m Sept. 7, WestHill Church, 29926 37th Ave. S., Auburn. Community event in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Bring the whole family to enjoy an afternoon of games, pony rides, inflatables and food such as Hawaiian-style Kalua pork. Free. For more information, contact Heidi Male at WestHillLuau@yahoo.com or www.westhillchurch.org.
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: 1-3 p.m, 4-7 p.m. July 29, Messiah Lutheran Auburn, 410 H St. NE; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. July 31, Glacier Room, Lindbloom Student Center, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St.; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. July 31, Zones, Inc., 1102 15th St. SW; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 3, Walgreens-Lake Tapps, 1502 Lake Tapps Parkway SE; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., Aug. 9, Multicare Auburn Medical Center, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St.; 8:30-10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 15, City Hall, Council Chamber, 25 W. Main St.For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.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.
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
Soos Creek Botanical Garden: Soos Creek Botanical Garden, 29308 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn. If you love plants, gardens and gardening, the 22-acre garden wants you. Volunteers are asked to dedicate 3-10 hours a week in either garden maintenance, docent tours or marketing. Volunteers need not be master gardeners. Soos Creek Botanical Garden is a nonprofit organization. Information: 253-639-0949, www.SoosCreekBotanicalGarden.org
Clubs
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 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.
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
Monday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Aug. 12. Ages 2 to 7 with adult.
Wednesday Infant Story Times: 10:15 a.m. July 31, Aug. 7, 14. Ages newborn to 24 months with adult.
Thursday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m. July 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15. Ages 2 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome. Dig into Reading and explore Early Literacy through stories, movement, music and flannel boards.
Spanish Story Times: 10:30 a.m. July 27, Aug, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. All young children welcome with adult.
Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Newborn to age 5 with caregiver. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing.
Summer Study Zone: 2 p.m. Aug. 6, 13, 20. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Bricks and More Fun: 1:30 p.m. July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28. Ages 5 to 12 with adult. Come play with Legos, try a themed activity and bring your friends for constructive fun in the library.
Can You Dig It Show?: 10:30 a.m. July 29. Presented by Alex Zerbe. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Go on an archeological dig to explore how past cultures were entertained. The “Professional Zaniac” will use tricks, stunts, juggling and music to keep you laughing.
Bloom, Grow & Sing Along Concert: 10:30 a.m. Aug. 5. Ages 3 and older. Sing and dance to songs about gardening, animals and the earth with this award-winning children’s musician.
Charlie Williams, the Noiseguy: 2 p.m. Aug. 27. Say goodbye to Summer Reading in a fun, noisy show when he demonstrates various noises, and teaches you how to make sound effects yourself.
Summer Reading Program: Get reading, earn prizes and enjoy fun programs. Ask at the library for details.
TEENS
Teen Zone, Summer Edition: 3:30 p.m. July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28. Snack, hang out, study, play video games and pick up a good book.
Study Zone, Summer Edition: 2-4 p.m. July 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Monday Afternoon Movie: 3 p.m. July 29, Aug. 26. Enjoy movies and popcorn at the library. See a different movie the last Monday of the month.
Teen Writers’ Group: 3:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 16. Meet other teen authors, share what you’ve been writing, improve your craft and have fun. Snacks will be served.
Creative Cat: 3 p.m. Aug. 5, 19. For teen in or entering middle school and high school. For fans of Star Wars, Harry Potter, Chess, LARP, and much more. Learn how to make stop animation, puppets, play life size chess, and other creative activities. You decide what you want to do and make it happen.
Teen Book Swap: 1 p.m. Aug. 8. Trade in your gently used books for new book to take home to keep.
Have You Been Hexed?: 1 p.m. Aug. 12. Join author and professional fortune teller Alexandra Chauran as she discusses superstitions from around the world. Ask questions and have your fortune told. You will have a chance to win a free copy of Alexandra’s new book, “Have you Been Hexed? Recognizing and Breaking Curses”.
Teen Book Club: 4 p.m. Aug. 20. “When You Reach Me” by Marcus Zusak.
Beneath the Surface: Teen Summer Reading Program. Visit www.kcls.org/teens/summer/ or ask at the library for details.
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) : 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m. Aug. 3, 10, 21. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.
Computer classes: Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018. • Microsoft Excel Level 1, 10 a.m. July 27; • Internet Level 1, 2 p.m. July 31; • One-on-One Computer Assistance, 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Aug. 7; • Microsoft Excel Level 2, 10 a.m. Aug. 10; • Introduction to Computers, noon Aug. 12; • Microsoft Publisher, 10 a.m. Aug. 21; • Word Level 2, 2 p.m. Aug. 28; • One-on-One Computer Assistance, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Aug. 31.
A Place at the Table , Homemade Beer, The Basics of Home Brewing: 2 p.m. July 27. This introduction to the world of home brewing covers the basics of beer making using malt extract and includes a discussion of beer ingredients, equipment needed, and the basic beer making process. Participants must be 21 years or older. Registration required. KCLS invites everyone to find A Place at the Table. We’ll toss around fresh ideas about food, cooking, nutrition and growing and using locally produced food. In addition to offering new food ideas, preparation and planning skills and handy online classes, videos and resources, the series will help everyone create a nourishing table by accepting non-perishable food donations, to be distributed to local King County food banks. www.kcls.org/cooks.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 2 p.m. Aug. 3, 4, 7. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Auburn Library Book Club: 7 p.m. Aug. 8. “Wild: From Lost to Found” by Cheryl Strayed.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. Aug. 27.
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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. July 30, Aug. 6, 13. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. July 30, Aug. 6, 13. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Spanish Story Times: 10:30 a.m. July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28. All young children welcome with adult.
Family Story Time: 10 a.m. Aug. 2, 30. All ages welcome, ages 6 and under with adult. Enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement. Held at the Pacific Community Center, 305 Milwaukee Ave., Pacific.
The Barber’s Wife, A Play: 11 a.m. Aug. 1. Ages 3 and older. Enjoy a Punjabi folk tale about two thieves who think they are digging for gold but find only trouble when the barber’s wife outsmarts them.
Summer Reading Program: Get reading, earn prizes and enjoy fun programs. Ask at the library for details.
TEENS
Teen Zone: 3 p.m. July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28. Stop in to play Xbox, PlayStation and Wii games, get online, do homework, hang out or read a book.
Study Zone: 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through June 5. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
iCreate: 3 p.m. July 25, 26. Come in a make your own movies, beats and soundtracks. Limited to the first six participants.
Pottery Workshop: 3 p.m. Aug. 22. Create and glaze your own pottery pieces. Limited to the first 12 participants.
Beneath the Surface: Teen Summer Reading Program. Visit www.kcls.org/teens/summer/ or ask at the library for details.
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, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14; • Internet Level 2, noon, Aug. 26.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL): 5:25 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Presented by Green River Community College. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 3 p.m. Aug. 19. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers. There is not specific title this month. Instead, discuss titles of books that we have enjoyed reading recently. New members welcome.
A Place at the Table: KCLS invites everyone to find A Place at the Table. We’ll toss around fresh ideas about food, cooking, nutrition and growing and using locally produced food. In addition to offering new food ideas, preparation and planning skills, and handy online classes, videos and resources, the series will help everyone create a nourishing table by accepting non-perishable food donations, to be distributed to local King County food banks. www.kcls.org/cooks
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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.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 6 p.m. July 23. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Network
3 No Networking: 5-7 p.m. Thursdays. The Urban Center for Innovative Partnerships (IPZ No. 15 Auburn) offers weekly social opportunities designed to cultivate interaction and networking opportunities for Auburn businesses and organizations. Sessions rotate among four Auburn establishments: • July 25 – Zola’s Café; 402 E. Main St., Suite 120; • Aug. 1 – Oddfellas Pub & Eatery, 102 W. Main St., Auburn; • Aug. 8 – Auburn Wine and Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE; • Aug. 15 – The Station Bistro, 110 2nd St. SW, Auburn; • Aug. 22 – Zola’s Café, 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. 3 No Networking 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.
Reunions
Auburn High School Multi-Class Reunion Picnic: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 3, Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E St. NE, Auburn. Potluck with plates, utensils and napkins furnished. For more information, call 253-880-2500.
Kent-Meridian Class of 1973: 7 p.m. Aug. 17, Emerald Queen Casino Showroom, 5700 Pacific Highway E, Fife. Celebration includes dinner buffet with cash bar. Grads and family are invited to kick off the day with a 10 a.m. tour of the high school as it is today. For more information, call 253-315-5277 or go to www. reunionsunlimited.com.
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 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.
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.
Auburn Days Free Film Event and Book Swap: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 10. Two films, with a series of newsreels in between, will be shown. Films: 3-4:30 p.m., “Them”, (black and white, 1954); 5-7 p.m., “American Graffiti”, (1973). The air-conditioned theatre has been designated an official cooling station for Auburn Days. Free bottled water, pop, and snacks available at the concession window. Film program is part of Auburn Days presented by Adventure Books of Seattle. Free admission. A large number of books will be set out on tables in the lobby for the book swap. Bring one book, or bring a dozen and swap them out for ones you actually want. The book swap runs throughout Saturday and Sunday. For more details, contact Robert Blevins at 253-929-6259 or adventurebooksofseattle@gmail.com. Info: www.adventurebooksofseattle.com.
KIDS SUMMERSTAGE SERIES
The Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department presents its eight-week-long program at Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE, on Wednesdays at noon. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov/events. Mixing free entertainment and park activities for kids and adults, the event features kid-friendly artists presenting afternoon concerts, as follows:
• July 31: Roving Reptiles – Always a hit with kids, entertainer Clayton Green not only intrigues and educates his audience but also provides a hands-on opportunity at the end of the show;
• Aug. 7: The Magic of Louie Foxx – An interactive magic show, featuring amazing twists that appeal to kids and the adults who bring them;
• Aug. 14: Rolie Polie Guacamole – Auburn is lucky to be on this Brooklyn New York group’s summer tour. The show is full of engaging and entertaining tunes for the whole family to enjoy;
• Aug. 21: Sing Along Fun with Nancy Stewart – Enjoy the energetic, witty music of award-winning singer-songwriter Nancy Stewart;
• Aug. 28: Johnny Bregar – Rootsy, jazzy and bluesy tunes that are simple and catchy that kids and adults alike will enjoy.
Note: The City has added an ArtRageous hands-on art activity to the July 31, Aug. 14 and Aug. 21 events. Participants will learn various art techniques from professional artists. Some craft projects will be offered as take-home projects, others will be a collaborative project, such as making a salmon coastal print with artist Amaranta Ibara. These free art activities will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SOUNDBITES CONCERT SERIES
City of Auburn outdoor performing art music series, a five-week series featuring a lively and eclectic musical mix. The series is supported by the Auburn Downtown Association. Performances are noon Thursdays. For more information, call the Parks, Arts & Recreation Department at 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov/events.
• Aug. 1: Darren Motamedy (Smooth jazz)
• Aug. 8: Wally and the Beavs (‘50s, ‘60s Rock & Roll)
ELSEWHERE
Concerts in the Park: 1-3 p.m., July 27, Aug. 24, Matchett Park, 402 Warde St. Algona. The Icicle River Band performs.
ASO’s Sunsets at the Mary Olson Farm: 7 p.m. Aug. 1, 15. Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road, Auburn. Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s new outdoor summer chamber series. Programs: • Summer Serenade, Aug. 1; Animals in Music, Aug. 15. White River Valley Historical Museum docents will give tours of the farm, including the fully restored house and barn beginning at 6 p.m. Wine will be available for purchase, and a shuttle transporting people to and from the parking lot will run one-half hour before concert start time and one-half hour after the concerts end. Concerts are festival seating, so blankets, baskets of food and low chairs are encouraged. Tickets, $17 adults, $10 students; festival Seating. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at auburnsymphony.org.
Summer Sounds & Cinema Series: Family-friendly outdoor entertainment, blockbuster movies, presented by the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. Lineup: • 7 p.m. Aug. 2, Sunset Park, 1306 69th St. SE. Beatles tribute band, Crème Tangerine, and a screening of “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” (PG). Featured at the event is an ArtRageous hands-on art activity, led by artist Maury Toohey-Carlisle. • 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. The Rae Solomon Band performs. The featured film is “Puss in Boots” (PG). Auburn’s King Solomon Lodge will provide free child ID kits at both evenings. Food concessions, operated by the Auburn Youth Council, will be available at the events for a nominal fee. Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Additional summer event information can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/events. For more information, please contact the Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043.
“Little Mary Sunshine”: 7 p.m. Aug. 2-3, 3 p.m. Aug. 3, Performing Arts Building, main campus, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Brought to life by Heavier Than Air Family Theatre, “Little Mary Sunshine” is a musical that gently spoofs old-time favorites with lighthearted humor, while showcasing a personality all its own. From Colorado Rangers to the lovely Mary Sunshine; a chorus of giggling schoolgirls to the benevolent Indian chief; hearts are won and lost and won again in this delightful, laugh-filled and charming stage production. A show you won’t want to miss, Little Mary Sunshine features local teens from the company’s popular musical theatre camp. Tickets $8. Information: 253-833-9111, ext. 4966, 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. Featured guest musician schedule: • Aug. 3: John Stowell, guitar. For more information, call 253-887-8530.
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.
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
Auburn Summer Music Camp: Aug. 5-9, Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H St., Auburn. • Junior Camp for third-to-fifth graders. No experience necessary; 8:15-9:45 a.m. daily. • Youth camp for fifth-to-ninth-graders with at least one year of band, orchestra or classical guitar. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Final concert is 7 p.m. Friday. Directed by Melinda Wharton. Cost: junior camp $60, youth camp $75. For more information, contact Wharton at 253-833-4941 or auburnsummermusiccamp@comcast.net or www.auburnsummermusiccamp.com.
Museums
White River Valley Museum
Located at 918 H St. SE, Auburn. Regular 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.
Exhibits
Japanese Heritage, Washington Artists: Through July 28. Nihon/WA invites viewers to experience a wide spectrum of work created by artists of Japanese heritage in the Puget Sound region and see how each has chosen to include or step beyond heritage and history in their own content and style.
EVENTS
Hooked on History: 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 31. Perfect for kids age 3-12. Free for everyone, no registration required.
MARY OLSON PROGRAMS
Located at 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information.
Farm open hours: Noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays (through Aug. 24-25). Bring the whole family to see the beautiful landscape, meet animals and tour the fully restored farmhouse. Admission is free.
Living History Camp: 9 a.m.- noon, Aug. 5-9, Farm Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn. Kids age 7-12 will explore the daily activities of farm life in the early 20th century. Kids will care for farm animals, work in the garden, prepare farm fresh food and play historic games. Cost: $80 per child.
Living History Day: 1-4 p.m. Aug. 17, Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn. Explore turn of the century farm life with artisan, craft and farming demonstrations throughout the day. Free. No registration required.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 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.
