Auburn-area community calendar | March 21

Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the website: www.auburntourism.com.

Events

Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the website: www.auburntourism.com.

Tacoma Spring Wedding Expo: March 23-24, Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, 2727 East D St. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Tips and trends in fashion, food, entertainment, flowers and décor to connecting with hundreds of local wedding professionals; gown sales; fashion shows. Admission: $17. Two-for-one admission available, along with more details, at www.bridesclub.com

Kids’ Day: 10 a.m.-noon, March 30, Green River Community College, Lindbloom Center,12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. A celebration of kids. Face painting, a visit from the Easter Bunny, Easter egg hunt, games, cotton candy. Enjoy a special performance by B. Vogan and his Good Buddies. Free. For more information, visit www.greenriver.edu

Sixth annual Spring Fairy Festival: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 13, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Day of art, music and dancing with a frolicking fairy and fantasy theme. Admission: $15 for adults, $5 for children (5-12), seniors (65 and older) and students with ID; 4 and under free. For more information, visit www.springfairyfestival.com.

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24th annual Spring Fair: April 18-21, Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 2-10 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Wide range of activities, from baby animals to the Aussie Kingdom show, and Motorsport Mayhem with monster trucks and demolition derbies to the Garden Show, plus 4-H and FFA students showing animals in the Northwest Junior Livestock Show. The dancing horses at Fiesta Mexicana, plus 400 exhibit booths selling their wares are also highlights. Tickets: $10 adults; $7 students (6-18 years); children 5 and under free. Parking is free. Visit www.thefair.com for more information.

Easter

Easter weekend services: 7 p.m. March 29 (Good Friday, Prayer Around the Cross Service); 10 a.m. March 31 (Easter, blended worship service), All Saints’ Lutheran Church, 27225 Military Road S., Auburn. 253-852-4884.

City of Algona Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. March 30, Matchett Memorial Park, 402 Warde St. Age groups: 2-4, 5-7, 8-12. Looking for sponsors to donate prizes such as non-gender videos, children’s games, pre-packaged chocolate bunnies or Easter-style stuffed animals. Cash donation also accepted. Donations need to be received at City Hall no later than March 25. For more information, call City Hall at 253-833-2897.

Benefits

YMCA pillowcase drive: Through April 15, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Collecting fun pillowcases for children undergoing treatment at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Donors can buy a pillowcase from the store or use their imagination to sew, embroider or decorate one. Happy Hands Club will be collecting  pillowcases and delivering them to Mary Bridge.  The goal is to collect 1,000. For more information, call Christine Gifford at 253-833-2770, ext. 7563, or cgifford@seattleymca.org.

Auburn Senior Activity Center rummage sale: March 22-23, senior center, 808 Ninth St. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Anyone interested in donating items for the sale should bring them to the senior center beginning March 19. Call 253-931-3016 for pickup or more information.

Craft Bazaar at The Seasons on Lea Hill: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 23, 12722 SE 312th St., Auburn. Free. Vendors with homemade baked goods, jewelry, hats, purses and more

ARHS Booster Club Auction: 5-10 p.m. March 23, Green River Community College,“Come Sail Away” event benefits Auburn Riverside student activities, clubs, sports and scholarships. Tickets: $35. To order, contact auction chair Kristie Ayers at 206-255-5811 or kristie@kristieayers.com.

The Hope Helpers’ inaugural Spring Soiree Bazaar: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 24, Les Gove Gymnasium, 11th and Auburn Way South. Benefit for Childhaven, JDRF South Sound and the Pediatric Interim Care Unit. Admission is free. A donation of canned food for the Auburn Food Bank is suggested. Local vendors, silent auction and raffle. Enjoy wine tasting, gourmet coffee, a homemade Italian sandwich or a baked treat. For more information, visit www.facebook.com

The Auburn Mountainview Booster Club Auction – “Off to the Races”: 6-10 p.m. March 29, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Money raised supports the school’s clubs, sports and activities, in addition to scholarships and InvestED. Auction tickets $35 (buffet dinner, silent and live auction). Donations for auction are appreciated. A tax deduction letter is available. Please send donations to: AMHS, 28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn, WA 98092 – c/o AMBC 2013 Auction. 0eFor more information, contact Tracy Arnold at 206-679-8929 or tracyarnold@comcast.net.

Wesley Homes Lea Hill Art Reception and Silent Auction: 5-7 p.m. April 2, Wesley Homes, 32049 – 109th Place SE, Auburn. Art reception and silent auction to sell 40 donated works from the Sharrard family private collection. Featured artist is Rie Munoz. Proceeds support a new health center that will serve Auburn and South King County. www.wesleyhomes.org.

Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 6, 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. The bonanza is open on the first Saturday of every month, March to June, October to December. For more information, contact Janie Bartro at 253-227-7789, or visit www.busbarnbonanza.com.

Spring Teriyaki Chicken Dinner and Bake Sale: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 21, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. Fundraiser.  Dinner is served cafeteria style or takeout. Sale includes mochi and manju, pies and other homemade goodies. For more information, visit www.wrbt.org

Empty Bowl event: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S., Auburn. Attendees at the gathering will have the opportunity to purchase a handmade soup bowl by students and professional potters for a minimum donation of $15. Customers will have a choice of soup from among those donated by local restaurants and schools. Proceeds will support the Auburn Food Bank.

Health

Cascade Regional Blood Center drives:  8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 26, Auburn Mountainview High School, 28900 124th Ave. SE;11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 5, Gordon Trucking/Valley Freightliner, 151 Stewart Road SW, Pacific; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 6, Albertsons, 4010 A St. SE; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 27, Auburn Valley YMCA Healthy Kids Day, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives:  9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. March 27, Zones, Inc., 1102 15th St. SW; 10 a.m.-noon, 12:45-4 p.m. April 5, Boeing Auburn (employees only), 700 15th St. SW;  9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. April 12, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St.; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m. April 17, Social Security Auburn, 1901 C St. SW.  For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Stroke, osteoporosis screenings: March 26, Neighborhood Chapel, 209 M St. NE, Auburn. Packages start at $159. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-697-9721 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

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

Algona Days Vendors Wanted: The City of Algona is looking for vendors for this year’s Algona Days– Friday, July 19, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.  If you are interested, applications can be found at www.algonawa.gov or you can contact Kevin Caviezel at City Hall 253-833-2897 or kevinc@algonawa.gov.

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 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 Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. March 25; April 1, 15, 22, 29. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

Monday Preschool Story Times: 11:15 a.m. March 25; April 1, 15, 22, 29. Ages 3 to 7 with adult.

Wednesday Infant Story Times: 10 a.m. March 27; April 3, 17, 24. Ages newborn to 24 months with adult.

Spanish Story Times: 10:15 a.m. March 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20. All young children welcome with adult.

Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30,. Newborn to age 5 with caregiver. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing.

Lego Club: 4:30 p.m. April 16, 23, 30. Ages 5 to 12. Join your friends for themed LEGO building and free play led by Bricks4Kidz. Limited to the first 20 children.

Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. April 29. Ages 2 to 3 with caregiver. Celebrate the International Day of the Child/Day of the Book with a special multicultural celebration just for toddlers.

Toddler Story Time: 11:15 a.m. April 29. Ages 2 to 3 with caregiver. Celebrate the International Day of the Child/Day of the Book with a special multicultural celebration just for preschoolers.

TEENS

Teen Zone: 3:30 p.m. March 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24. Snack, hang out, study, play video games and pick up a good book.

Study Zone: 3 p.m. March  26, April 2, 16, 23; 5 p.m. March 25, April 1, 15, 22; 6 p.m. March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 17, 24. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Teen Book Club: 4 p.m. April 16. “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio.

Monday Afternoon Movie: 3 p.m. March 25, April 29. Enjoy movies and popcorn at the library.

Teen Book Swap: 3:30 p.m. April 22. Trade in your gently used books for new book to take home to keep.

Graphic Novel Workshop, Sequential Storytelling: 3:30 p.m. April 25. Learn how graphic novels are written and produced by independent comic book author and artist Elizabeth Guizzetti. Topics will include developing ideas, character design, plotting, storyboarding and more. Guizzetti is the author and artist of “Faminelands: The Carp’s Eye”, “Living Stone” and “Mareton’s Curse and Lure”. She is also the co-author and artist from the comic book series: “Out for Souls&Cookies!” Limited to the first 12 participants.

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. • Facebook Basics, 10 a.m. Monday, March 25; • Microsoft Word Level 2, 10 a.m. March 30; • Word Level 1, noon, April 1; • Microsoft Excel Level 1, 10 a.m. April 13; Internet Level 2, noon, April 16; • Introduction to Pinterest, 10 a.m. April 17; • Microsoft PowerPoint, 10 a.m. April 27.

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m. April 3, 6, 13, 17. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.

AARP Free Tax Help: 3:30 p.m. March 26; April 2, 9. For taxpayers with middle and low income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Stop by or call the library to register.

Autism Awareness: 11:30 a.m. April 3. Learn about characteristics of autism, signs to watch for in young children, and early intervention resources, then briefly discuss some of the common therapies provided for children with autism and the role of school and non-school interventionists.

Remodeling and Design Improvements for your Home: 6:30 p.m. April 4. Presented by Master Builders Association Speakers Bureau. Remodeling existing rooms, building an addition or repurposing rooms and storage spaces can be a practical and cost-effective way to enhance your lifestyle and add value to your home. Learn tips from three experts to transform your home into a more spacious, functional, balanced and enjoyable space to live.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 3 p.m. April 13, 14; 4 p.m. April 26. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

A Place at the Table, Food, Glorious Food!: 2 p.m. April 6. Presented by Susan Olds. Indulge your visual appetite with this survey on the theme of food in art. Beginning with Roman wall paintings, the program will present over one hundred images of cuisine through the centuries. 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.

Auburn Library Book Club: 7 p.m. April 9. “The Bedlam Detective” by Stephen Gallagher.

Washington Territory Civil War Read-In: 10 a.m. April 27. 400 readers, throughout the state, will read primary source documents and report on their findings to a database that Washington State Historical Society will host.

STARS Workshop: 6 p.m. April 30. Learning Styles in Action with Miriam Dressler. Look at how your individual learning style affects how you teach and create learning materials in the early education classroom. We will investigate the three main styles: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and determine ways in which to make our teaching and learning opportunities in the classroom more multi-sensory and multi-modal so that all children have more access to these opportunities. Provides two hours of STARS credits.

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.

Spanish Story Times: 6:30 p.m. April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. All young children welcome with adult.

TEENS

Teen Zone: 3 p.m. March 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24. Play video games, get online, do homework, hang out or read a book.

Study Zone: 6 p.m. March 25, 27; April 1, 3. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Digital Storytelling: 3:30 p.m. March 26. Learn how to create your own digital story using pictures, photographs, and a story that you narrate. This class will take place over four weeks. Please bring a flash drive with any photographs that you would like to use.Limited to the first six participants.

Iron-on Poetry: 3:30 p.m. April 25. Express yourself while creating a T-shirt that you get to keep. Materials provided. Limited to the first 10 participants.

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, April 15; • One-On-One Computer Assistance: 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. April 23.

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. April 17. “Alice I Have Been” by Melanie Benjamin.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 4 p.m. April 22. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

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:

COMPUTER CLASSES

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

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 6 p.m. April 2. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

Network

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.

14th Annual Greater Auburn Area Career Conference: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 27, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. For more information, contact Pegi Moll, 253-833-0700.

Free tax workshop: 1-4 p.m. April 3, Washington State Department of Revenue, Seattle office, 2101 4th Ave., Suite 1400. Participants learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection, and record-keeping requirements. All receive a workbook and helpful reference guide to Department of Revenue rules and regulations. To register, visit www.dor.wa.gov or call 206-727-5300. Space is limited.

Reunion

Auburn High School class of 1953:  July 20, Truitt banquet room, 102 W. Main St., Auburn. 60th reunion. Open bar 4-5 p.m., dinner at 5. Cost: $35 per person. Casual dress. For more information, contact Carolyn Kremer at 253-838-0362, Bob Hostetter at 360-432-3774, or Joy Hurlburt at 360-426-4260.  Contact either no later July 5.

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, $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.

• Hiking Group 50+: Do you like the outdoors? Are you looking to get some more exercise? Don’t like to hike alone? Then we have the group for you. The group hikes 3-5 times a month throughout the Puget Sound region. The hikes range from 3-7 miles and are from easy to moderate. Please call 253 931-3016 for more information.

• Trip to Seattle’s Paramount Theater: April 1. The center is taking participants into Seattle for a tour of the Paramount Theatre. The trip leaves from the senior center at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 3 p.m. Cost is $11 for Auburn resident, $14 for non-residents. To register, call the senior center at 253-931-3016.

ELSEWHERE

Making Travel Easy and Fun: 2 p.m. March 22, Wesley Homes Retirement Communities and Health Services, Lea Hill, Auburn. Love Travel and Rottles Clothing and Shoes presents RSVP online at www.wesleyhomes.org or call 253-876-6000.

Auditions

“Jack & the Giant, the Musical”: 7-9:30 p.m. April 2, 4, Green River Community College, Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Presented by Heavier Than Air Family Theatre. Informal cold readings from the script for adults, ages 16 and older. Group audition and no advanced preparation is necessary. Needed are community actors and actresses, with strong singing, dancing and acting skills. Rehearsals will be every Tuesday and Thursday starting April 11. Under the direction of Joe Baker, the musical will grace the stage June 14, 15, 21, 22.  For more information, call Baker at 253-833-9111, ext. 2409, or jbaker@greenriver.edu or visit www.heavierthanair.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

I Do! Traditions of the American White Wedding: Through April 14 –  I Do! Traditions of the American White Wedding. Exploring the histories and myths surrounding the customs of the American white wedding.

Japanese Heritage, Washington Artists: April 24 – 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: • Asian Brush Calligraphy Workshop, 6-7:30 p.m. April 30.  Award-winning artist Lois Yoshida will teach students to work with the traditional tools of bamboo brush and sumi (ink).  In addition to Asian characters, students will learn to write their names in Japanese. $20 per student, registration required. • Family Day: Art of Japan, noon-4 p.m. May 11. Visit the exhibit and enjoy free activities throughout the museum. Activities included with regular admission. • Japanese Kite Workshop: 1-2:30 p.m. June 15. Master kite maker and artist Greg Kono will teach kids of all ages how to make a flyable giant coffee filter kites. All materials will be provided. $20 per student, registration is required.

0THER MUSEUM VENTS

• Late Play Date: 6-8 p.m. April 24. Celebrate the start of spring with fun crafts and activities at the museum including Victorian silhouette portraits. Perfect for families with kids age 3-12. Admission and activities are free; no registration required.

Railroad Lecture Series: 6:30-9 p.m. April 5. Second of a three part annual lecture series by the Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association. Open house at 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the museum; slideshow and lecture at 7:30-9 p.m. at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, across from the museum. Cost: $5 adults; $4 for children and seniors.

Galleries

Auburn City Hall:  Exhibit, through March 26, Working with various printmaking techniques as well as clay sculptural objects Monika Dalkin is inspired by everyday objects and daily rituals. 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.  Program lineup: • April 9, Mike Greely (photography); May 14, Greg Watson (American Raku pottery).