Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com.
Halloween Harvest Festival: 2-5 p.m. Oct. 25, Washington Elementary School, 20 E St. NE, Auburn. Games, crafts, face painting, scary cookies and cauldrons of punch. Costumes encouraged (toy weapons checked at door). Trick-or-treating along Auburn’s Main St. Photo opportunity ($1). Bring canned and boxed food to support the Auburn Food Bank. For more information, call 253-931-3043.
Seattle National College Fair: 9 a.m.-noon, Oct. 31; noon-4 p.m. Nov. 1, Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle. Free. Students and parents can meet one-on-one with admission representatives from a wide range of national and international, public and private, two-year and four-year colleges and universities. Participants will learn about admission requirements, financial aid, course offerings, and campus environment, as well as other information pertinent to the college-selection process. Sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling and hosted by the Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling. Students are encouraged to register at www.gotomyncf.com. For more information, visit www.nacacnet.org/seattle.
Harvest Party: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Faith and Victory Church, 1302 A St. SE, Auburn. Trunk-or-treat (candy), a photo booth, hot cocoa and cookies. All ages are invited. Free. For more information, visit faithandvictory.com/cpt_events/harvest-party/ or contact Jeremy Ellis at 253-888-0913 or ellis@faithandvictory.com.
Fifth annual Scout Night at the Fire Station: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Station 34 on Auburn’s Lea Hill, 31290 124th Ave. SE. Boy and Girl Scouts from the Algona, Auburn and Pacific area invited to join the VRFA. Event includes a tour of the fire station, fire safety practices, basic first aid training, cooking safety, knot tying and information on how to be prepared for a disaster. Open to scout groups and other youth explorer and adventure groups. To register,, contact Public Information & Education Officers, Kelly Tyson at 253-288-5882 or Kimberly Terhune at 253-288-5881, or by email at Public.Info@vrfa.org.
King County Library System Preliminary Budget Hearings: 7 p.m. Nov. 4, Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S., Auburn. Public input welcome. Unable to attend in person? Comment online until midnight Nov. 6 at www.kcls.org/about/budget.com. For more information, visit www.kcls.org/about/budget/cfm or contact Maria Hatcher, 425-369-3233, mshatcher@kcls.org
Kennedy Catholic High School Open House: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 5, high school, 140 S. 140th St., Burien. Meet teachers, talk to students, tour the new Milette Family Science Complex and visit the new William F. Eisiminger Athletic Field. Applications for the 2015-16 school year are due Jan. 12. For more information, visit www.kennedyhs.org/events.
Veterans honored
For more information or a complete list of events, visit www.auburnwa.gov/events or call 253-931-3043:
Auburn American Legion Post No. 78 Breakfast: 7-9:30 a.m. Nov. 8, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. Co-sponsored by the American Legion Post No. 78 and the City of Auburn. The breakfast is $6/person and includes pancakes, eggs, ham and juice or coffee. Please make check payable and return to: American Legion Post #78, P.O. Box 668, Auburn, WA 98071. For additional information, please call Roger Olsen at 253-939-5789.
Static Display & Exhibit Showcase: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8, Division Street Southeast. Information booths and static displays. View military equipment and vehicles.
Remembrance Ceremony and Lighting of the Flame: 9:45-10:15 a.m. Nov. 8, Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E St. NE. Wreath placement, rifle salute, prayers and taps encompass the ceremony.
Curb Competition: 10-10:45 a.m. Nov. 8, along the parade route between Auburn Ave/A Street SE and E Street NE. For organizations, clubs and individuals who do not fit the requirements to participate in the parade. Judges will present awards for: Best Curb Appeal, Most Patriotic and Best Salute to Veterans.
49th Veterans Day Parade: 11 a.m. Nov. 8, Main St., Auburn. One of the largest Veterans Day parades in the country. The parade pays special tribute to Paralyzed Veterans of America.. The parade features nearly 200 units and over 5,500 parade participants, including over 25 high school marching bands, military vehicles, veterans’ units, honor guards and more. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043 to volunteer with the event or receive an official event packet at www.auburnwa.gov.
28th Veterans Day Marching Band Competition: 1-9:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Auburn Memorial Stadium, Troy Field, 800 4th St. NE. Hosted by the Auburn High School Band and Choir Parents. More than 30 of the finest high school marching bands from the Northwest compete in parade and field show competition. Tickets for all-day admission: $15 adults; $12 students (ages 6-18); $12 seniors (62 and older); $12 military with active ID. Proceeds benefit the Auburn High School Band and Choir programs. For more information, visit auburnveteransday.webs.com/.
Auburn Noon Lions Veterans Day Luncheon: 1:30-3 p.m. Nov. 8, Rainier Room, second floor, Truitt Building,102 W. Main St., Auburn. Co-sponsored by the Auburn Noon Lions Club and the City of Auburn. Lunch reservations are $15/person and includes pork spare ribs, barbecue chicken, barbecue beans, potato salad, cole slaw, rolls and beverages. The lunch program honors veterans, with special recognition given to the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee’s Outstanding Veterans will be honored at the lunch, along with other special presentations. For additional information or to reserve seats by phone, call 253-931-3043.
Auburn VFW Post 1741 Open House: 3-5 p.m. Auburn VFW, 1525 A. St. NE, Suite 107.
Sweet Swing! A Tribute to Veterans: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Through song, costume and narration, Sweet Swing! tells the stories of America with the joys of good musical memories and sad songs of the country’s history. Talented performers came together to preserve and present American World War II music and share women’s progressive advancement through the decades. Tickets: $15 regular; $13 student/senior; $10 veterans.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Veterans Day Chapel Service and Assembly: 11 a.m. Nov. 11, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. All veterans welcome. Rainier Christian Schools emcees. If you or someone you know would like to attend the event and be recognized, please RSVP to rchs@rainiercsd.org. Include the name of the veteran, contact phone number, military branch, brigade and/or years served.
Veterans Day Remembrance: 11 a.m. Nov. 11, Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St. Kent. Day of remembering veterans past, present and those in harm’s way. Keynote speaker is Col. Anthony J. Davit, deputy commander of Joint Base Lewis-McChord and commander of the 627th Air Base Group. Also speaking will be state Rep. Mark Hargrove from the 47th District. Parking at the cemetery is limited. More parking available at Tahoma High School.
Benefits
Hooowl-o-ween Pet Costume Contest: 3-5 p.m. Oct. 25, Coastal Farm & Ranch, Auburn. Owners and their dogs, cats, turtles and even horses are invited to compete for prizes. Pets judged in five classes: under 20 pounds; 20 to 70 pounds; over 70 pounds; non cat/dog; best overall costume. Judging begins at 3 p.m. Money raised supports the humane society.
Second Annual Pumpkin Walk in the Park: 4-8 p.m. Oct. 25. Activities begin at Ilalko Elementary School, 301 Oravetz Place SE, Auburn. A fun, non-scary, family-oriented, pet-friendly event open to the community. Activities include: illuminated walk around the south loop path of the White River Trail lined with hundreds of carved pumpkins; hay bale maze provided by Reliance Church; festive photo op backdrop provided by Little Jack’s Corner; concessions available for purchase. Admission: $5 per person, $10 per family. Each admission ticket includes entry into a drawing for a $500 gift card. Loan a carved pumpkin and enter a second $500 gift card drawing. You will get your pumpkin back after the event. Proceeds benefit Auburn Schools and the Auburn Valley Humane Society. www.pumpkinwalkauburn.com
The Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 1, Dec. 7. Held 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, visit www.busbarnbonanza.com.
Gettin’ In The Holiday Spirit Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 1, Green River Community College campus, 12401 320th St., Auburn. Asking for donations of nonperishable food items to assist the food bank with holiday help or cash donations to help fight juvenile diabetes. More than 50 vendors and crafters selling items. For more information, contact Mary Kirkman at 206-383-9006 or myangelevents@gmail.com.
Auburn High School Dinner/Auction: 6 p.m. Nov. 1, Auburn High School Commons, 711 E. Main St. Fun evening for parents, friends and alumni to raise funds for Auburn High sports and activities and support scholarships for graduating seniors. Silent and live auctions. Tickets are $35 per person, or reserve a table of eight for $250. For more information, contact the activities office at 253-931-4888 or visit www.auburn.wednet.edu/ashs and click on “AHS Boosters Club Dinner/auction.”
Auburn Food Bank Harvest Breakfast: 7 a.m. Nov. 7, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. Come fill a table with friends and yourself. Fundraiser is a free for people to come and learn more about the food bank. Participants may consider making a contribution, but there is no minimum or maximum gift requested. Reservation deadline is Oct. 20. Sponsorship opportunities available. Registration and the breakfast start at 6:30 a.m. followed by the program from 7 to 8:30. For more information, call 253-833-8925, email debbiec@theauburnfoodbank.org, or visit www.theauburnfoodbank.org.
Celebrate Change: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 7, Green River Community College, Lindbloom Center, 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn. Fundraising dinner, auction and concert. Proceeds from a silent auction to support Mt. Baker Middle School’s End Zone Academy club’s Free the Children project to build a one-room school house in Haiti. Proceeds from a dessert auction to support students going to the Dominican Republic for a Dare to Dream service trip June 20-27. Tickets: $30 adults, $10 children (under 18). For more information, contact Susan Winter at 206-930-0382 or email susan.celebratechange@gmail.com. To learn more, visit facebook.com/endzoneacademy.
Pacific’s 25th Annual Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8, Pacific Gymnasium, 305 Milwaukee Blvd. S. Holiday shopping and lunch. More than 30 vendors. Proceeds benefit the City of Pacific Senior & Youth Programs. For more information, contact JoAnne Futch at 253-929-1155 or jfutch@ci.pacific.wa.us
Holiday Bazaar/Craft Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 15, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Local crafters on display and selling their handmade arts and crafts. Offerings include holiday gifts, decorations, jewelry, stocking stuffers and soaps. Free admission. For more information, contact Shanna Crane at 253-876-7556 or scrane@seattleymca.org, or visit www.auburnvalleyymca.org.
Third annual Community Thanksgiving Day Feed: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 27, Athens Pizza, 959 E. Main St. Athens Pizza and Barbers Against Hunger offer free meal. Donations will be accepted. For more information, call the restaurant at 253-939-7444 or see www.facebook.com/barbersagainst.hunger
Barbers Against Hunger Coat and Food Drive: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 21, Auburn Valley Barbershop, 316 E. Main St., and Salon Edwards, 29100 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way. Donation and coats go to families in need. For more information, call the Auburn barbershop at 253-939-7262, or the Federal Way barbershop at 253-941-8845.
Health
Eating healthy with diabetes celebrity chef event: 5-7 p.m. Nov. 13, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road. Celebrity chef Curtis Aikens provides a cooking demonstrationin honor of National Diabetes Awareness month. A diabetes educator will give a presentation on eating healthy with diabetes. Diabetes screening available. Educational information from MultiCare, the YMCA, Novo Nordisk and the Diabetes Prevention Program available. Evening includes a light meal, raffle prizes and healthy give-aways. Free and open to the public. RSVP mailbox is 800-745-6686, ext. 6578.
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.
Faith
Zen Shin Meditation Service: 9-10 a.m. Sundays, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. For more information, visit www.wrbt.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.
Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. 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
Spanish Story Times: 7 p.m. Oct. 23, 30. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 27. Newborn to age 5 with adult. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English.
Afternoon Family Story Times: 1:45 p.m. Oct. 27. Ages 3 and older with adult.
Infant and Young Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Oct. 29. Ages newborn to 24 months with adult.
Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Oct. 23, 30. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. Oct. 23, 30. Ages 3 to 7 with adult.
Super Saturday Family Story Time: 11 a.m. Oct. 25. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
7th Annual Hallo-Wee! Story Time and Parade: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Boo! Wear your costume for a brief not-too-scary Halloween Story Time and a parade through the library.
TEENS
Study Zone: 5-7 p.m. Mondays. 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Play video games, snack, get online, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book.
Teen Volunteer Recruitment Event, Library Volunteers Needed: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 20. The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) provides an opportunity for you to have a say in what goes on at the library for teens. You can also earn community service hours, develop leadership skills, and have fun. Looks great on a college or job application!
ADULTS
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 Class: Please register. • Microsoft Excel Level 1, 10 a.m. Oct. 25.
Financial 101: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23. If you are going to create long term wealth for your retirement, you must have a system. Learn the basic strategies that can help you build reserves of cash that can protect you and your family from emergencies while also providing you with needed cash for real opportunities. Bring your financial questions to a financial advisor that has nothing to sell, while leaving with financial tools you can pass on to your children.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. Oct. 28. The Friends of the Auburn Library offers support by volunteering, hosting fundraising activities, sponsoring programs and services and increasing awareness of the library’s vital role in our community. New members are always welcome.
Retirement is Here – Now What?: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Discuss what it means financially to be in “retirement”. With the challenges of maintaining your lifestyle and having cash for daily living expenses, being retired can become the biggest challenge of your life instead of the most relaxing. Discuss creating a financial plan while also learning techniques to pass on to the next generation. Bring your financial questions.
October Family History Month: 2-4 p.m. Saturdays. In celebration of Family History Month, volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available for one-on-one assistance.
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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. Oct. 28. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. Oct. 28. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Family Story Times: 10 a.m. Oct. 31. Held at the Pacific Community Center, 305 Milwaukee Ave., Pacific. All ages welcome, ages 6 and younger with adult.
MAKE-2014, Robot Garage: 11 a.m. Oct. 25. Presented by the Museum of Flight. Ages 8 to 12. Learn about the science and history of robots and the latest achievements of robots in space, on Earth and in the home. Use the Museum’s robotics kits to explore the basic engineering skills required to build a successful extra-terrestrial rover.
TEENS
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Thursdays. Play video games, snack, get online, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book.
Study Zone: 4-6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 3-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
ADULTS
Computer Class: Registration required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-833-3554. • Internet Level 1, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29.
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.
MAKE-Fall 2014: Unleash your creativity and strengthen your science and technology skills at the same time with KCLS’ MAKE events, the new fall season of STREAM-based programs. If you can imagine something, you can learn to make it at the library. Follow your curiosity and explore the latest computer technologies. Try your hand at animation and special effects. Create a robotic puppet and learn basic physical engineering. MAKE programs will show you how in supportive, hands-on workshops. Free, at the library.
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, 25 2nd St. NW, Auburn,. 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.
16th Annual Holiday Auction & Dinner: 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 7, Emerald Downs, fifth floor, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Presented by the The Outlet Collection and the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $49 per person or sponsor a table of eight for $500. Register at www.auburnareawa.org. Other sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact Barb Atrops at 253-833-0700 or barb@auburnareawa.org.
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.
PROGRAMS
Auburn Senior Activity Center Volunteer Banquet: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 24, senior center.
Senior Halloween Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 31
Veterans Day Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 10, senior center. Celebrating veterans. Music from the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Band, guest speakers from veterans organizations. Suggested donation: $3 for ages 60 and older, $6 for 60 and under. A free quilt of valor to be given away as a door prize.
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.
Teen Rock Spook-Tac-ular: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Great night of rock ‘n’ roll. Feature band, Clear The Chaos, will be joined by Insuburban Avenue and Static. Tickets: $5.
AveKids, Steve the Pretty Good Magician: 1 p.m. Oct. 25. A full comedy variety show. Lots of audience participation of mirth, music and magic. The award-winning show has toured North America to rave reviews. Tickets: $8.
AveKids, “Hansel & Gretel”: 2 p.m. Nov. 1. When this well-known brother and sister duo decide to explore the woods without their parents’ permission, they run into a sweetie of a Top Chef who delights and dabbles in the art of confection. Hungry to create a new dish, this crazy kitchen witch tries to turn Hansel into her next meal, only to find that some things are best left uneaten. Presented by StoryBook Theater. Tickets: $8.
Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and 14. Top comedians compete for prize money in the 35th Annual Seattle International Stand-Up Comedy Competition. From its beginnings as a little contest in bars in 1980, it has grown into a touring festival, with 23 shows, in 26 days, in 17 different venues in cities throughout the Pacific Northwest. Recommended for ages 18 and above. Tickets: $20 regular; $18 students, seniors.
AUBURN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
2014-15 Concert season: Performances at the Theater at Auburn Mountainview, 28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. ASO announces its 18th season of programs in its temporary home while the Auburn Performing Arts Center is being renovated. Concert lineup: • A Very Merry Valentine: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 15; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 15. • A Grand Tour of Europe: 7:30 p.m. April 25, 26; 2:30 p.m. April 26. Season and single tickets available. Reserved season ticket seats $95 adults, $75 seniors. Reserved single ticket seats $34 adults, $27 seniors, $10 students. To purchase, call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at www.auburnsymphony.org.
AUBURN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHAMBER SERIES
Old World Masters: 7 p.m. Nov. 21, The First Christian Church of Kent, 11717 SE 240th, Kent. Four members of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra perform: Dvorak, String Quartet in F Major (The American Quartet); Haydn, String Quartet in D Major (The Lark); Mozart, String Quartet in B Flat Major (The Hunt). The concert is sponsored in part by the Kent Arts Commission. Festival seating: $17 adults, $10 students. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at www.auburnsymphony.org
ELSEWHERE
Music at The Station Bistro: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25, Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn. Dan Duval Trio performing jazz favorites and original compositions. The trio is a melodic and creative improvisational group that brings jazz alive with a mix of swing, bebop and Latin rhythms. All ages welcome.
Fall Community Concert: 2 p.m. Oct. 26, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 515 S. 312th St., Federal Way. Featuring the Harmony Kings Chorus and Quartets, Jet Cities Chorus and Quartets. Local Federal Way barbershop choruses providing a cappella entertainment. Free admission. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit harmonykings.org or jetcities.org.
Twisted Tuesday’s First Class Comedy Showcase: 7-10 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, the Station Bistro, 110 2nd St. SW, No. 125, Auburn. Live local acts. Free admission, door prizes. TheComedian Lig’e BIC Productions. Hosted by Carl Foggey.
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.
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.
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. For more information, visit www.wrvmuseum.org or call 253-288-7439.
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.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
The Auburn Valley Creative Arts Gallery: 222 E Main St. E, Auburn. The group has monthly meetings and art demonstrations which are open to the public. To learn more, visit auburnvalleycreativearts.com.
