Events

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Surviving Domestic Violence – Then and Now 25 Years Later: 6-8 p.m. Sept. 30, Federal Way City Hall, Council Chambers, 33325 8th Ave. S. Presented by the City of Federal Way Domestic Violence Task Force. Host: Lana Matthew, chair, Federal Way DV Task Force. Speakers: Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell; Police Chief Andy Hwang; Beth Hollis, victim/survivor; Laron Burris, batterer treatment; Mac Macdonald, author, “Lighting your own Fuse” and actor, “Apocalypse – 1979”. Refreshments will be served.

Book signing: 10 a.m.-noon, Oct. 3, Zola’s Café, 402 E. Main St., Suite 120, Auburn. Meet Delilah Jean Williams, author of “Scorched Earth, Alien Wonders”, a futuristic, fun, eco-adventure told from a non-human perspective that was launched in June. Buy a book from the author and put in a business card for a drawing to win a free, signed book gift. For more information about the book and its author, visit amazon.com or see Delilah Jean Williams on Facebook.

AVHS Shelter Open House: Noon-6 p.m. Oct. 3, 4910 A St SE, Auburn. Auburn Valley Humane Society invites the public to its PAWty as part of the statewide shelter open jouse. Come see the shelter and adoptable animals that need a home. Give-aways, prizes, raffle basket, name the dog or cat contest. Statewide sponsors include Pawsitive Alliance and Healthy Paws Pet Insurance. Free. www.auburnvalleyhs.org

Smore Than You Imagined: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 3, Game Farm Wilderness Park, 2401 Stuck River Road, Auburn. S’mores, a big band, storytelling by a bon fire. Free. For more information, call the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department at 253-931-3043.

17th annual Reaching Out Fair: 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Auburn High School Commons, 711 E. Main St. Hosted by the Cities & Schools Forum. Theme: Launch Your Future Now. Designed for Auburn middle school students and their families. Featuring a resource information, free pizza and dessert, informative breakout sessions and a drawing for a scholarship and prizes. Students and families will have the opportunity to learn how to plan and prepare for high school, college and career. Representatives from community agencies and organizations; colleges and universities; career and technical programs; apprenticeship programs; advanced placement; and business and industry will be available to provide information and answer questions. Free.

Tacoma Fall RV Show: Oct. 8-11, Tacoma Dome, 2727 E D. St.. Show hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Top RV dealers gather to offer end-of-the-year closeouts and discounts, and previews of 2016 models. Presented by Boeing Employees Credit Union. Free parking. Admission: $12 general admission, $6military personnel with ID, free to children 16 and under. Get $2 off discount coupons online at www.otshows.com/tfrv/. For more information, call 253-756-2121 or visit www.otshows.com.

Benefits

Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m. Saturdays, 615 15th St. SW. Auburn School District Transportation Department, 615 15th St. SW. Join as a vendor, a shopper or a looker. Arts, crafts, food, Seahawk gifts, yard sale items and more. Proceeds from vendor fees at $10 a table space go to the Senior Scholarship Foundation. Bus Barn Bonanza is a nonprofit organization. Any business or individuals interested in matching its makings or would like to be a vendor, please call 253-227-7789.

Lois Renfro Foundation annual golf tournament: 1 p.m. Oct. 3, High Cedars Golf Club, 14604 149th St. Court, Orting. Fundraiser benefits the Auburn Food Bank, Hope In The Cross Ministry, and South Sound Dream Center. Day includes a round of golf and dinner. For more information and to register, visit hncministry.net.

4th Annual Barktoberfest and Rover Romp: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 10, Roegner Park, 601 Oravetz Road SE. Fundraiser for the Auburn Valley Humane Society. Start collecting pledges, make a donation or volunteer. Bring your dog for the 3K and 5K walk/run and enjoy demonstrations, vendor booths and dog contests. There is no fee to register but the more pledges you collect, the more prizes you win and the more animals you can help. www.auburnvalleyhs.org

Trivia Night: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 15, West Auburn High School, 401 W. Main St. Gather a few friends and come out. Tickets: $35 per person and includes a seat at a trivia table, appetizers and dessert dash. All proceeds benefit the students of Auburn. Interested in sponsoring a table? Grab five of your smartest friends and sponsor a table. Your team could be the winners of $250 to give to the Auburn school of your choice. www.auburnpsf.org

Book signing: 2-4 p.m. Oct. 17, Barnes & Noble, 300 Andover Park, W., Suite 200, Tukwila. Meet the author, Auburn teen Madeleine Gasperi, who releases her latest book, “Bullied: From Victim to Victorious!” Proceeds benefit the Auburn High School Gay-Straight-Alliance.

32nd annual Auburn Rotary Club Scholarship Program: 5 and 9 p.m. concerts, Oct. 17, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 702 Fourth St. NE. Country singer Danielle Bradbery opens the remodeled center. Proceeds benefit the Auburn Rotary Scholarship Fund. Auburn Rotary Club and KMPS 94.1 sponsoring the event. For more information, visit www.kmps.com.

Fall Bazaar: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N., Auburn. Featuring sushi, teriyaki chicken, rice curry, mochi, manju, bake sale, farm produce and handicrafts. Dine in or take out. 253-833-1442, www.wrbt.org

MSC Helps Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 22, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Fundraising luncheon benefits programs at the Multi-Service Center, a nonprofit agency that offers people pathways out of poverty through support and resources in education, employment, housing, energy assistance, food and clothing. Guest speaker is Alfie Alvarado, director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. Cost: $100 suggested donation. Contact: Le Ann Taylor or Sarah Villian at 253-835-7678 or rsvp@mschelps.org.

Health

Bloodworks Northwest drives:  8-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 7, West Auburn High School, 401 W. Main St.; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. Oct. 9, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St.; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. Oct. 14, Zones, Inc., 1102 15th St. SW. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-398-7888, or visit www.bloodworksnw.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.

Alzheimer’s Association Auburn Caregiver Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. Meetings on the first Tuesday of the month. Church of the Nazarene, 1225 29th St. SE, Room 15, Auburn. Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. For information, call Val Brustad at 253-854-7658 or visit www.alzwa.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.

Patient and Caregiver Cancer Support Group: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, 121 N. Division St., No. 100, Auburn. Gilda’s on the Go in partnership with the cancer center offer support group for patients and caregivers. You may drop in to this professionally facilitated group. No matter where you are being treated, or have been treated, for cancer, this group is free and open to you. Please join us. www.gildasclubseattle.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., third Wednesdays of the month; 10 a.m.-noon, third Saturdays of the month, AVHS shelter, 4910 A St. SE, Auburn. Volunteer orientation and trainings. Stop by the shelter or AVHS thrift store, 1123 E. Main St., to pick up a volunteer application or download one from 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 auburnvalleyhs.org.

Faith

Church’s 150th Year Anniversary: 1-4:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Auburn First United Methodist Church, 100 N. St. SE, Auburn. Community invited to special celebration. Open house and self-guided tour of the church’s history. Tour includes videos, photos, entertainment and artifacts. Opportunities to talk with church members about the church’s long history. A reservation-only dinner is at 5 p.m. Music, entertainment, videos and guest speakers. Cost: $10. Please RSVP by Oct. 1 to Crystal Goetz at 253-833-3470 or crystal@auburnfirstumc.org. For more information, visit www.auburnfirstumc.org

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

Clubs

Rainy Rose Society meeting: 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Emerald Downs, sixth floor executive suites, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Missy Anderson will discuss how to make gardens friendly for bees and mason bees.

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, Longhorn Barbecue, 635 C St. SW. $12 for lunch, $5 for dessert and beverage. For more information, contact Ed Butler at 253-929-9358 or edbutler0314@gmail.com.

Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. Programs: For more information, visit www.auburnrotary.org.

Kiwanis Club of The Valley: Meets every Wednesday morning at 7 at the Auburn Parks and Recreation building, 910 Ninth St. SE.  For more information, visit www.kiwaniscluboftheauburnvalley.org

Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meets every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 25 Second St. NW.  Learn the fine art of communication and public speaking in a friendly supportive atmosphere.  Visitors are welcome.

Soroptimist International of Auburn:  Meets Wednesdays at noon in the Rainier Room, Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St. Make reservations by e-mailng info@siauburn. For more information, visit www.siauburn.org

Save Our Fish, Auburn Chapter, Puget Sound Anglers: Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except December), 6 p.m. Round Table Pizza, 4002 A St. SE. Learn fishing techniques and hot spots from guest speakers and chapter experts. For more information, visit www.saveourfish.org.

Green Valley/Lake Holm Association: 6:30 p.m. Black Diamond Library, 24707 Roberts Drive. Meetings are on the last Wednesday of every month, except holidays. The association is an unincorporated area community service group formed by local citizens for the purpose of addressing common issues, safety measures and ideas for improvement. Featuring Capt. Scott Somers of the King County Sheriff’s Department speaking on rural personal and property protection, increasing traffic concerns, adapting Block Watch in rural areas and ways residents can support the precinct’s deputies. Refreshments served. For more information, contact  gvlhassn@gmail.com.

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. 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. For a full schedule, visit www.3noNetworking.com.

Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Business Insider 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.

“Spirit of Hiring” Job Fair: 3-6 p.m. Oct. 7, Green River College, Lindbloom Student Center, 12401 SE 329th St., Auburn. For all businesses seeking part-time, full-time or seasonal employees. Bring your resumes. First 100 attendees receive a job fair swag bag. Free for job seekers. Businesses need to reserve their booth paceSpace is limited to a total of 50 booths. For more information, visit business.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 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.

MEAL EVENT PROGRAMS

The following meal events cost $3 for ages 60 and older, $6 for under 60. Pre-purchase tickets at the front desk.

Volunteer Award Banquet: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 16.

Halloween Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 30.

Veterans Day Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 10.

Thanksgiving Dinner: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 24.

Christmas Dinner: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 17.

New Year’s Eve Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 31.

Pacific Algona Senior Center, 100 Third Ave SE, Pacific, 253-929-1153.

Serving seniors: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No annual fee. Monday free lunch, Tuesday-Friday lunch provided by Catholic Community Services. Senior bus trips to local stores and events. Crafts and card making.

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.

Oklahoma!: 2 p.m. Oct. 4, 11, 18; 7 p.m. Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17.  Auburn Community Players presents classic musical. Set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains their most innovative, having set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre still being followed today. Tickets: $15 regular; $13 student/ senior

Steve The Pretty Good Magician: 1 p.m. Oct. 24. Family friendly magic will get you giggling, laughing and possibly participating in the act on stage when he turns the audience into hilarious magical assistants. Tickets: $8

ELSEWHERE

Rock The Green: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 3, Green River College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Inaugural festival celebrates region’s natural resources. Green River Coalition presents live music and beer garden. Main stage performances include: Tim Noah; Dana Lyons; The Kevin Jones Band; Chick Buser; Howling Rain; The Community Players. Free admission. 253-333-6010, Greenriver.edu/rockthegreen

A Spirited Return to the PAC: 2:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E St. NE. Auburn Symphony Orchestra opens the 2015-16 season at the new center. Program: Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain” and Saint-Saëns’ “Danse Macabre”. ASO concertmaster Brittney Boulding featured in Saint-Saëns’ introduction and Rondo Capriccioso. Program closes with jazz suite by Dave Brubeck, including his iconic “Take Five”. Conductor Stewart Kershaw and KING FM host Dave Beck give a pre-concert lecture at 1:45 p.m., focusing on the composers and their works. Reserved seats: $35 for adults, $28 for seniors and $10 for students. To order, call 253-887-7777 or go online at auburnsymphony.org.

Music at The Station Bistro: 6-8 p.m., Saturdays, Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn.

Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Live music and wine tasting on the first Saturday of each month, 7-9 p.m. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.

Poetry

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. 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 four leveled groups based on age and ability (grades 2 through 14).  Call 253-315-3125 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

SERVICE INK, Veterans’ Tattoos and Their Stories: June 24-Nov. 15. Unique, engaging exhibit is comprised of photographs and stories about 40 individuals’ military inspired tattoos acquired through a community call. It honors veterans, provides a setting for appreciation and discussion, and celebrates the vigor and storytelling inherent in the art of tattoo. Made possible by 4Culture, Auburn VFW Post 1741 and Renton VFW Post 1263.

RELATED PROGRAMS

Military Family Day: Noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 10. Kids’ activities, historic military fashion show, speakers and music.  Free for veterans and  their families. Public welcome.

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.