Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com.
City of Algona Kids Fishing Derby: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 31, Matchett Park, 402 Warde St. For kids, ages 13 and under. A portable pond will be stocked with trout. Poles and bait will be provided. The event is free but ticket reservations are required beginning May 19 at City Hall. For more information, call 253-833-2897.
Green River Community College Open House and Resource Fair: Noon- 3 p.m. May 31, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Public invited to visit with faculty and learn about degree programs; discover student resources; stop by the Campus Corner Apartments; attend info sessions; complete admission steps; visit the bookstore, cafeteria and library; and take a campus tour. RSVP in advance to receive a $4 food voucher for use at the Gator Grill during the event.
Highline Community College Portfolio Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 2; 5-8 p.m. June 3, Mount Constance and Mount Olympus rooms of Building 8 on campus, 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. Featuring the work of graduating students from the Fine Art, Visual Communications (Graphic Design), Interior Design, Drafting Design and Photography departments. Public is invited to view and celebrate the work and achievements of graduating students. For more information, visit hccportfolios.highline.edu.
Auburn – Our Town, 123rd birthday celebration: 5-8 p.m. June 6, City Hall Plaza, 25 W. Main St. Local music, visit from Anna Belle the calf, food from Longhorn Barbecue, beer garden featuring local breweries and free birthday cupcakes. Public invited. White River Valley Museum and Mary Olson providing historic displays. For more information, contact the Auburn Downtown Association at 253-939-3982 or auburndt.org.
Auburn International Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, June 8-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.
Auburn Garden Club Annual Plant Sale: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. June 8, Peckenpaugh’s parking lot, 1123 E. Main St. Great selection of perennials, native plants, shrubs, indoor plants, sedums, books, magazines, garden gadgets and more. Proceeds fund the club’s community projects. For more information, contact Tanya G. at 206-612-0021 or Barbara S. at 253-631-7118 or email auburngardenclub.wa@gmail.com.
Daddy Daughter Dance: 6-8 p.m. June 14, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Dance the night away with your favorite princess. Enjoy light refreshments, dancing, music, crafts and more. Couples will also have their photo taken, while princesses receive a special gift. Dress code is casual to semi-formal. Cost: $20-$30 per couple. For more information, contact Shanna Crane at 253-833-2770 or scrane@seattleymca.org or visit www.auburnvalleyymca.org.
Kids Day: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 20, Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE, Auburn. Live entertainment, inflatable rides, arts and crafts, face painting, more than 70 activity and information booths, miniature golf, an ArtRageous hands-on art experience, DARE Expo, food concessions. Free. Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets welcome.
Nordic Fest: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 21, Messiah Lutheran Church, 805 Fourth St. NE, Auburn. Sponsored by Vesterdalen Lodge of South King County Sons of Norway Lodge 2-131. Vendors, food and craft demonstrations, bake sale, lunch samples, cultural displays, children’s corner. Lunch available for purchase. Lodge meetings are held the first Mondays of each month at 6 p.m. except for July and August at the church. Anyone interested in Scandinavian heritage is welcome. For more details visit our website at www.vesterdalen.org.
Fourth of July Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 20, Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE, Auburn. Noon bike parade, entertainment on two stages, a kids craft tent, an arts and craft grove with more than 50 artists, a car show, eight inflatable rides, a rock wall, euro-bungy trampolines and other fun activities for children. Wristband and zip line sales begin at 10 a.m. You can purchase a wristband for $5 for unlimited activities, which include 10 inflatable rides, tubs o’ fun, bungy trampolines, rock wall, train rides, mini golf, pony rides, petting zoo and balloon art. Free activities include the kids’ bike parade at noon, bocce, basketball, on-site gaming truck, museum entry and activities, face painting, spray park, the Discovery Playground and a 5 & Under Indoor Playground. Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets welcome.
Benefits
A Little Wine, A Little Music: 6-7:15 p.m. May 31, Meridian County Club, 24830 136th Ave. SE, Kent. Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s silent auction, music and dinner. Cost: $65 per person. Country Club attire, please.
Barking Lot Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6-8, 4910 A St. SE, Auburn. Join the fun and get some great stuff. Items include pet treats, pet beds, bowls, dog and cat toys, collars, leashes, scratching posts, kennels and crates and more. Help us raise $3,000 for the medical care for the homeless, lost and abandoned animals in the community. Prize-drawing baskets. For more information, call 253-249-7849, email slavigne@auburnvalleyhs.org or www.auburnvalleyhs.org.
Domestic Violence Task Force Community Parking Lot Sale: June 6, 7, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. Proceeds benefit survivors of domestic violence and the Humane Society. Accepting donations on June 5. Please bring gently used items to the church after 3 p.m. No clothes or damaged items please. Accepting used cell phones. More information: Shelly David, domestic violence advocate, at 253-931-3072, 253-209-7922 or sdavid@auburnwa.gov or visit www.ccradv.org
The Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 7, on the first Saturday of every month, February to June, October to December, Auburn School District Transportation Yard, 615 15th St. SW. Featuring arts and crafts from local artists and business people. Free to the public. A $10 vendor fee supports the Auburn High School seniors scholarship fund. For more information, contact Janie Bartro at 253-227-7789, or visit www.busbarnbonanza.com.
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.
Reunions
Auburn High School Walk-Through: 1-4 p.m. June 7, Auburn High School, 800 Fourth Ave. NE. Auburn Public Schools Foundation hosting free event. Alumni and the public invited. An opportunity to see the main building before demolition begins this summer. For more information, visit www.auburnpsf.org
4th Annual Auburn Trojan Baseball Bash: 3-6 p.m. June 7, Longhorn Barbecue, 635 C St. SW, Auburn. Guest coach Bob Moliter. Former players, coaches, faculty, friends and fans welcome. Free. Food and Beverage service available. For more information, contact Jon Peninger at 206-992-6750 or senior22006@comcast.net.
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.
RELATED EVENT
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 Mulit-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.
Health
Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 26, Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.
Auburn Health Fair: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 28, cross streets of East Main Street and B Street Northeast in a parking lot and one block of B Street. Raising awareness of health and wellness. Special appearances by nutritional and fitness speakers. Topics include healthy weight management, natural choices and sports performance nutrition. Co-sponsored by MultiCare, Turning Point Studio Personal Training, Corestar Pilates, Tribeca Day Spa, American Karate Escrima Association, and the Auburn Downtown Association. Vendor opportunities available. Deadline to sign up is June 1. For more information, visit www.auburnhealthfair.com or call the ADA at 253-939-3982.
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.
Clubs, programs
Striped Water Poets: Meets every Tuesday, 7- 9 p.m., at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. A roundtable critique and welcoming of new poets.
Auburn Noon Lions: Meets Tuesdays, noon, at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec Department, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. Meets at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Rainbow Cafe, 112 E. Main St.
Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. Guests are welcome. For more information, visit www.auburnrotary.org.
Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meets every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 108 S. Division, Suite B. Learn the fine art of communication and public speaking in a friendly supportive atmosphere. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 253-735-1751 or visit www.toastmasters.org.
Auburn Green River Valley Prospecting Club: Meets 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, The River Estates Community Center, 3611 I St. NE, Auburn. Club promotes recreational prospecting, camaraderie and education with members, local organizations and youth groups throughout the Puget Sound Region. Affiliated chapter of The Gold Prospectors Association of America. Offers places for individuals and families to go to prospect, local support, free information services. Membership is free and open to anyone who is interested in prospecting for gold or other precious minerals, metal detecting or rock hounding. For more information, call 253 833-2255 or visit pnwgpaa.com/Washington/Auburn/Calendar.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. 253- 931-3018. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Thinkology, The Study of Fun: Build robots, do hands-on science projects, learn magic, create puppets and, of course, read. New summer learning program For details, visit any KCLS library or kcls.org/kids/summer.
Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. June 19 and 26. 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. June 4, 11, 18 and 25. 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. June 2, 9, 16 and 23. Ages 3 and older with caregiver. Explore the alphabet through books, music, movement and felt boards.
Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. June 19 and 26. 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. June 5, 12, 19 and 26. Enjoy stories, songs and games in Spanish and English.
Super Saturday Family Story Time: 11 a.m. June 21. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Bricks and More Fun: 3:30 p.m. June 5 and 19. Ages 5 to 12 with adult. Play with Legos, try a themed activity and bring your friends for constructive fun at the library.
Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m.-noon, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Newborn to age 5 with adult. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English.
We All Need the Sun, A Light-Hearted Musical Romp: 12:15 p.m. June 20. Attend Auburn KidsDay for a bouncy, fun, rhythmic concert in Les Gove Park, next door to the Auburn Library. Presented by Eli Rosenblatt. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Enjoy an interactive adventure show with music as you dance and sing along with Eli to explore how sunlight brings life to our world.
Build a Robot Puppet: 2 p.m. June 22. Ages 6 to 12, ages 8 and younger with adult. Parent helpers welcome. Design and build your own moveable robot puppet. Choose from a large variety of components to make your robot unique. No batteries required. Please register.
TEENS
Study Zone: 5-7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays. No Study Zone on May 26. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Teen Zone: 3:30 p.m. June 4, 11 and 18. Snack, get online, hangout, play video games, study or pick up a good book.
Teen Writers’ Group: 3:30 p.m. June 6 and 20. Share what you’ve been writing, improve your craft and have fun. Snacks will be served.
Teen Book Club: 4 p.m. June 17. “Tiger’s Curse” by Sally Houck
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 through June 11. Registration for summer quarter is 5 p.m. June 18. Classes begin June 23. 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. • Word Level 3, 6:30 p.m. June 5; • Microsoft PowerPoint, noon, June 14; • Word Level 1, 1:30 p.m. June 18; • Microsoft Excel Level 2, 10 a.m. June 21; • One-on-One Assistance, 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., June 24; • Microsoft Excel Level 3, 1:30 p.m. June 25.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. June 24
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 2-3 p.m. June 6, 3-4 p.m. June 9, 7-8 p.m. June 12. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Genealogy Assistance: 1-3 p.m. June 4, 7, 14, 18. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.
Tablets 101: 1 p.m. June 2. 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.
Auburn Library Book Club: 7 p.m. June 10. “Girlchild” by Tupelo Hassman
Start to Fitness, Getting Started in Disc Golf: 2 p.m. June 14. Presented by Tom Bontempo of Mando’s Disc Golf Pro Shop. Disc golf is one of today’s fastest rising sports and King County is home to several courses. Discover what it takes to get started in this affordable, easy to learn sport that is suitable for all ages. If you want a more active, healthy lifestyle, it’s easy to get started at your library. Throughout 2014, find ideas, inspiration and tips on simple ways to add more movement and healthy options to your life through the new adult series, Start to Fitness. www.kcls.org/fitness
Better Budgeting, Financial Literacy: 7 p.m. June 24. Class presented by BECU. Interactive and highly entertaining presentation helps participants identify their goals and create a spending plan based on their current spending. Participants receive an overview of creative budgeting techniques that shows them how to design their own personal budget. Regardless of a persons’ financial situation, this course is sure to introduce ideas and techniques, which will enhance monthly money management.
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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. June 17. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. June 17. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Family Story Time: 10 a.m. June 13. Held at the Pacific Community Center, 305 Milwaukee Ave., Pacific. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement.
Legos at the Library: 3:30 p.m. June 2. Ages 5 to 11 with adult. Have some fun building with Legos. Create around the monthly theme or build what you like. You bring the ideas and we will supply the Legos.
We All Need The Sun, A Light-Hearted Musical Romp: 12:15 p.m. June 20. Attend Auburn KidsDay for a bouncy, fun, rhythmic concert in Les Gove Park, next door to the Auburn Library. Family program, all ages welcome.
TEENS
Teen Zone: 3-5 p.m. June 5, 12, 19. For teens in middle and high school. Snack, get online, hang out, play video games, study or pick up a good book.
Study Zone: 4-6 p.m. Thursdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
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. • Microsoft Word Level 2, 6:30 p.m. June 11; • Internet Level 1, noon, June 21; • One-On-One Assistance, 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m., June 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 Book Group: 7:30 p.m. June 18. 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.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 3 p.m. June 23.
Healthy Back: 7 p.m. June 25. Join Astrid Pujari, MD and author of “The Healthy Back Book” as she discusses natural and western medical approaches to relieving pain and improving function of the back.
Starting a Walking Program: 7 p.m. July 7. Program will show you how to incorporate walking into your daily life. Simple tips for you and your family to enrich your lives and improve your fitness through walking.
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Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Super Saturday Family Story Time: 11 a.m. June 7. All ages welcome with adult. Enjoy a fun weekend with books, felt boards, songs and movement.
Gravity Catastrophe Show: 2 p.m. June 14. Family program, all ages welcome. Did you know you can demonstrate basic concepts of physics through the art of juggling? Learn about gravity, friction, center of mass and gyroscopic stability while being amazed by the skills of Alex.
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.
Beyond Ancestry.com: 11 a.m.-noon, June 21. Discussion about census records, vital records, online newspapers, state archives and libraries, cemetery records, military records and more. Presented by Claudia Breland, professional genealogist.
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
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.
ACP, Seussical the Musical: 7:30 p.m. June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21; 2 p.m. June 8, 14, 21. Auburn Community Players’ production based on Dr. Seuss’s best loved stories. The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee – and all-around mischief-maker – in this performance adapted from the Broadway version. Tickets: $14 regular; $12 students, seniors (pre-sale price only); $17/$15 at the door.
Ave Kids, Disney’s High School Musical: 7 p.m. July 18, 19; 2 p.m. July 19, 20. Disney’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage. A jock and a brainiac decide – against their friends’ wishes and to the dismay of the school stars (a drama queen and her twin brother) – to audition for the high school musical. Featuring the songs from the popular Disney TV movie, along with an expanded storyline, entertaining new songs and electrifying choreography.Tickets: $8.
AUBURN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
APAC, 206 E St. NE, Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Dance Magic: 7 p.m. May 30, 2 p.m., 7 p.m. May 31. Enjoy the intensity of the tango, the grace of the waltz and the spark of Latin dances at Pacific Ballroom Dance’s annual concert. Tickets: $10-$18. For more information, contact Heather Longhurst at 206–914-9795 or heather@pacificballroom.org or visit Order online at www.pacificballroom.org
ELSEWHERE
Rainier Youth Choirs Time & Travel Concert: 3-5 p.m. June 1, First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. SE, Kent. Three auditioned RYC choirs, grades 4-14, celebrate Korea, Scotland, Zambia, Kenya, South Seas, and more through music with lyrics from the 1500s to 2008. Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors/students if purchased advance; $15/$12 at the door. For more information, call 253-347-0180, email info@rainieryouthchoirs.org or visit www.RainierYouthChoirs.org.
Auburn Mountainview High School Bands: 7 p.m. June 3, Theater at Mountainview, 28900 124th Ave. SE. Performances by the Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble under the direction of Derek Pyle. Join us for the school tradition of the “Passing of the Hats” Drum Major installation, closing with the combined bands in their final performance of the year, led by a special guest conductor. Free admission. RoarOfTheLions.org
The Frog Prince: 7-9 p.m. June 13, 14, 20; 3 p.m. June 14, 21. Green River Community College, Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. An hilarious musical theatre take on the classic fairytale. Presented by Heavier Than Air Family Theatre. Tickets: $8 advance, $10 at the door. For more information, call 253-833-9111, ext.2400, or visit www.heavierthanair.com
Jazz series:: 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, Auburn Wine and Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE, Auburn. Saxophone and flute master Mark Lewis performs each week with a different featured guest musician – or two – from around the region. No cover. For more information, call 253-887-8530.
Music at The Station Bistro: 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn. This week: Titusville Station. 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.
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.
Theater camp
Heavier Than Air Family Theatre: Five-week camp begins June 23 and runs Monday through Thursday each week, Performing Arts Building, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. For youth ages 3-17. Opportunity to experience the entire musical theatre experience, from the audition process to final performances. Camps culminate in live stage performances complete with costumes, music and choreography. Times, dates and cost vary by age group. For details and a registration form, visit www.heavierthanair.com.
Dance
Children’s Dance Theater Open House: Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for program information. Located at 122 W. Main St. (entrance in back)
Auburn Dance Academy: Visit www.auburndanceacademy.com or call 253-833-1891 for program information. The academy is located at 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100.
Auburn Dance & Music Center: Visit www.auburndancecenter.com or call 253-833-6773 for program information. The center is located at 306 Auburn Ave.
Surrendered School of the Arts: Visit www.surrenderedschool.com or call 253-474-4881 for program information. Classes are on Tuesdays at Lifegate Auburn Foursquare Church, 307 E. Main St.
Museums
White River Valley Museum
Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and the first Thursday 6-8 p.m. Regular admission is $5 adults, $2 seniors and children. Children 2 years of age or younger are free. Free admission on the first Thursday and third Sunday of the month.
EXHIBITS
Alpine Photography of George L. Kinkade: Jan. 15-June 1. Breathtaking imagery of the Cascade Mountains as seen through the eyes of a pioneering photographic explorer.
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.
SPECIAL EVENTS
For more information on upcoming programs and to register: www.wrvmuseum.org or call 253-288-7439.
“Auburn” Book Signing and Lecture: 6 p.m. May 29. Meet Museum curator Hilary Pittenger as she discusses and signs copies of her new book on the history of Auburn. Included with regular admission, museum membership or book purchase.
All Girl Overnight: July 18. Girls age 7 -12 will love this fashion-Themed overnight event complete with a tour of the Sole Obsession exhibit, a behind the scenes look at the Museum’s fashion collection and a late night tea party. $30 per child, registration required.
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.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
Auburn Valley Creative Arts Gallery: 108 S. Division St., Auburn. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m., Saturday. www.facebook.com/auburnvalleycreativearts. AVCA monthly meetings: 7 p.m., second Tuesday of each month. Board meetings are at 5:45 p.m. Open to anyone wishing to volunteer and help steer AVCA to future goals.
