Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com.
Auburn International Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, now through Sept. 27, Auburn Transit Station Plaza, 23 A St. SW, Auburn. Featuring fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, a variety of foods, bakery products and hand-crafted items. Special events are planned on select Sundays. Programs: • Sept. 13: Marianne Binetti, 12-2:30 p.m.; • Sept. 20: Healthy Kids Back to School Day, featuring Casper Babypants 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free parking in the Sound Transit parking garage. To volunteer, call 253-266-2726. For more information, visit www.auburnfarmersmarket.org.
Washington State Fair: Sept. 11-27, 110 Ninth Ave., SW, Puyallup. Gate hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday. Concerts, rides, food, vendors, rodeo, animal exhibits, art and culture, interactive fun, special attractions. Admission: $12.50 adults; $9 students (ages 6-18) and seniors (62 and older); kids 5 and under free. Pre-fair discounts available online through Sept. 10. Parking: $10 Monday-Friday; $12 Saturday, Sunday. For more information: www.thefair.com or 24-hour hotline at 253-841-5045.
Autumn Art Walk and Wine Tasting: 5-9 p.m. Sept. 11, downtown Auburn, west-side Main Street businesses. Music, local artists and art and fine wines. Art walk is free but wine tasting tickets are $15 pre-sale, $20 at the event. Ticket includes five 1-ounce tastes and a custom wine glass. Pre-sale tickets available at www.auburnartwalk.com or through the Auburn Downtown Association office, 402 E. Main St., Suite 150; Station Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, No. 125; U-float, 124 E. Main St.; Gosanko Chocolate, 116 A St. NE; and Shoe Forest & More, 113 E. Main St. Participating wineries available for sale in the event wine shop at the Rainbow Cafe, 112 E. Main St. A walking map, wine tasting tickets, custom wine glasses and ID checks available at information booths at the Station Bistro and Rainbow Cafe. For more information, visit www.auburnartwalk.com.
Sixth annual Hops & Crops Music and Beer Festival: Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 12, Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road SE. 21-and-up event features a beer garden with 30-plus craft brews and ciders from local breweries, live music, tours. All proceeds from the event support educational programming at the farm. Barbecue and snacks available for purchase.Reber Ranch presents the festival. Tickets: $15 pre-sale, $20 at the gate. Taster admission includes taster mug and five tokens. $10 designated driver/no taste admission. Purchase tickets at the festival or online at wrvmuseum.org/hopsandcrops.html
Mexican Independence Day and Latin American Cultural Celebration: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 13, downtown Auburn. Featuring a 9 a.m. parade of Latin American countries with floats, dignitaries riding in cars and entertainment, from Washington Elementary to City Hall on Main Street. Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in and around the City Hall area. Entertainment, vendor booths and food. KOMO/KUNS Univision hosts the event. For more information, visit www.auburndt.org.
Welcome the new superintendent to the community: 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 15, Bogey’s Public House at the Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE. The Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Auburn Food Bank and Communities in Schools of Auburn invite the public to welcome Dr. Alan Spicciati, new Auburn School District superintendent. Cost: $20 per person. business.auburnareawa.org/events.
STEM (Astronomy) Night: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Holy Family School, parish hall and library, 505 17th St. SE, Auburn. Fun-filled night exploring science, technology, engineering and math. Exhibits from the Galileo Astronomy Unclub, hands-on science activities led by Holy Family eighth-graders and Lego Robotics Club explorations in the library. Free. Anyone in the science community who is interested in taking part as a volunteer or guest speaker at the event, please email galileoastrounclub@gmail.com for further details. For more information about the school and its programs, visit www.hfsauburn.com
National Parks Conservation Social Hour: 6-8 p.m. Sept. 23, Oddfellas Pub and Eatery, 102 W Main St., Auburn. Have you been looking for an opportunity to learn about our national parks in the Northwest and the work National Parks Conservation Association is doing to protect these iconic treasures? Join Graham Taylor for a casual discussion about the ongoing issues facing some of the most celebrated national parks in Washington state and beyond. Free. For more information, contact Taylor at 360-688-0917 or gtaylor@npca.org.
Third annual Vietnam War Veterans Appreciation Dinner: 6 p.m. Sept. 26, Holy Family Parish Dining Hall, 505 17th St. SE, Auburn. American-Vietnamese War Memorial Alliance presents an evening to honor Vietnam War veterans. Dinner is free to Vietnam veterans and spouses. Entertainment and prizes. Reservations can be made online at www.honorvietnamvets.org/events.html, or by calling 360-357-7684. For more information about the alliance, visit www.honorvietnamvets.org.
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.
Benefits
Earl Averill Memorial Golf Tournament: 1:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Washington National Golf Club, 14330 SE Husky Way, Auburn. Proceeds from four-man scramble benefit the Rotary Club of Auburn and its foundation, serving children and adults in the community. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. Event includes putting, long putt and hole-in-one contests, and other games and prizes. Cost: $125 per player. Sponsorships available. To register or to learn more, visit auburnrotary.org
Fall Plant Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 25-26, Soos Creek Botanical Garden, 29308 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn. Perennials, trees, shrubs, Japanese Maples and more with prices below retail. Stroll through the 22-acre garden. Proceeds benefit the garden and its heritage center. For more information, visit sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org.
Bark For Life of Auburn: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 26, Sunset Park, Lakeland Hills, 69th St. SE, Auburn. Join the noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society’s fight against the disease. Demonstrations, contests and games. Register your dog at main.acsevents.org.
Auburn Football’s Inaugural Mattress Fundraiser: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 27, Auburn High School Commons, 711 E. Main St. Choose from new top-quality name brand mattresses with full factory Warranties. District employees and their families receive $100 or 10 percent off a mattress purchase. Accepting cash, credit cards, checks, layaway.
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
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.
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: 8:30-10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 10, City Hall, 25 W. Main St.; 12:30-2:30 p.m., 3:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 14, LDS Church, 625 M. St. NE; 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 15, GSA, 400 15th St. SW; noon-2 p.m., 2:45-6 p.m. Sept. 30, Auburn Adventist Academy, 5000 Auburn Way N. 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.
Clubs
Auburn Garden Club Standard Flower Show: 4-8 p.m. Sept. 14; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 15, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. Theme: Over the Years with Notes and Blooms. Horticulture, design and artistic craft divisions. All entries judged and awarded in advance. Free. auburngardenclub.wa@gmail.com
Rainier Audubon Society: 7 p.m. Sept. 21, Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave. S. Monthly meeting with a presentation by Kevin Schmelzlen entitled “Murrelet Survival Project.” All are welcome.
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. Programs: • Sept. 16: Debbie Christian, director of the Auburn Food Bank, is guest speaker. She will discuss the Shelter for Sisters program, a partnership that includes the food bank and Soroptimists of Auburn. Program provides financial assistance to pay damage deposits, utility set-up and first month rent for homeless women and children in Auburn. • Sept. 23, Field trip to the Mary Olson Farm. Guests welcome. 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.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. 253- 931-3018. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. Sept. 14, 21, 28. Newborn to age 5 with caregiver. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing.
Spanish Story Times: 7 p.m. Sept. 10, 17 and 24. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Infant and Young Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Sept. 15, 22 and 29. Ages newborn to 24 months with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Russian Story Times: 10:30 a.m. Sept. 16, 23 and 30. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Toddler Story times: 11:15 a.m. Sept. 17, 24. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Preschool Story Times: 11:15 a.m. Sept. 17, 24. Ages 3 to 7 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
TEENS
Teen Writers’ Group: 3:30 p.m. Sept. 18. Middle and high school ages. Meet other teen authors, share what you’ve been writing, improve your craft and have fun. Snacks will be served.
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30. Middle and high school ages. Play video games, snack, get online, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book. All in the same place!
Teen Advisory Group: 3:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Middle and high school ages. Have a say in what goes on at the library for teens, develop leadership skills, and earn community service hours.
Teen Book Club: 3:30 p.m. Sept. 15. “Reboot” by Amy Tintera. Middle and high school ages.
Fandom Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Sept. 29. Middle and high school ages. Fandoms unite. A monthly gathering of teen fans of … anything. Love Star Wars, Doctor Who, Marvel, Harry Potter, Disney, something else? Create fan art, write fan fiction, make fandom crafts and props, or just hang out and discuss your favorite or newest obsession! Snacks provided.
ADULTS
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 2-3 p.m. Sept. 12.. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
English as a Second Language (ESL) : 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, starting Sept. 23. Learn English grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills with an experienced instructor. Classes are free.
Computer classes?: If you’re interested in attending a computer class, please call 253-931-3018. • Microsoft Excel Level 3, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 9; • One-On-One Computer Help: 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., Sept. 12, 19 and 26; • Introduction to Pinterest: 10 a.m. Sept. 15; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 1:30 p.m. Sept. 23; • Microsoft Word Level 2: 10 a.m. Sept. 26
Genealogy Assistance: 1-2 p.m. Sept. 16. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.
Tablets 101: 2 p.m. Sept. 11. 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.
Third Thursday Afternoon Book Club: 2 p.m. Sept. 17. “The Astronauts Wives Club” by Lily Koppel
Better with Biographies Book Club: 11 a.m. Sept. 11. Do you love reading biographies? Come for a lively discussion at the biography book group for adults! New members always welcome and copies of the book will be available at the library.
Never Enough Nonfiction Book Club: 2 p.m. Sept. 14. Do you love reading nonfiction? Come for a lively discussion at the nonfiction book group for adults! New members always welcome and copies of the book will be available at the library.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. Sept. 22. New members are always welcome.
Mushroom Hunting in the Northwest: 7 p.m. Sept. 24. Learn how to forage for a Pacific Northwest resource: mushrooms! Puget Sound Mycological Society Past-President Marian Maxwell will explain the basics, including seasons for mushroom hunting, permits required, types of mushrooms to look for in the fall, harvesting, cooking, where to hunt, dangers and preserving your harvest.
Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Sept. 15, 22 and 29. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. Sept. 15, 22 and 29. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Family Story Time: 10 a.m. Sept. 11. At the Pacific Community Center, 305 Milwaukee Ave., Pacific. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Spanish Story Times: 10:30 a.m. Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 10:30 a.m. At the Pacific Community Center, 305 Milwaukee Ave., Pacific. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
TEENS
Study Zone: 4-6 p.m. Sept. 15, 22 and 29. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Sept. 10, 17 and 24. Middle and high school ages. Play video games, snack, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book.
ADULTS
Computer Class: Registration required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-833-3554. • Microsoft Excel Level 1, 3 p.m. Sept. 21
Algona-Pacific Page Turners Book Club: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16: Contact the library for book title.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 2-3 p.m. Sept. 16. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
English as a Second Language (ESL): Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting Sept. 24. Learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills with an experienced instructor. Classes are free. To register for ESL classes: please arrive on time; registration will be first come, first serve; space is limited; allow 3 hours to complete registration; bring picture ID; please, no children
MIND MATTERS
While your brain is not a muscle, it does need care, feeding and exercise to keep it in top shape. The 2015 King County Library System adult program series, Mind Matters, offers free programs, classes, tips and reading suggestions to stay sharp. It’s YOUR mind. KCLS can help you take care of it. www.kcls.org/mindmatters.
Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
PROGRAMS
Looking to sharpen your technology skills?: If you’re interested in attending a computer class, please call 253-931-6779.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 3 p.m. Sept. 24. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Family Story Times: 11 a.m. Sept. 14, 21, 28. Ages 3 and older with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Block Party! Brick Building @ the Library: 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 16, 23, 30. Ages 2 and older with adult. Come to the library for an unstructured, creative play open-house. Stay for the entire event or pop in for a few minutes. We supply the bricks, you supply the imagination! Other building supplies like straws and connectors will also be provided.
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.
How to Start a Restaurant, Business Development Workshop: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Auburn City Hall, Council Chambers, 25 W. Main St. Thinking about opening a restaurant, but not sure where to start? Attend a free workshop to gather information about what you should do prior to serving your restaurant’s first plate of amazing food. Experts will guide you through topics ranging from business planning, space and location considerations, licensing and permits, to employee considerations, opening day and ongoing reporting, filing, and inspections. For more information, contact Doug Lein, City of Auburn, at 253-804-3101 or dlein@auburnwa.gov.
“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.
Wellness Fair and Lunch: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 24.
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.
Jubal Flagg, Live Stand-Up Show: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12. Flagg is a standup comedian, radio host, television personality and comedy writer. Known for his quick wit and keen and often strange observations, Flagg has been entertaining audiences on stage and on the radio for more 10 years. He hosts “Brooke and Jubal in the Morning” on MOViN 92.5 in Seattle and can be seen throughout the country as a regular on FOX TV’s Dish Nation. Tickets: $22. For more information, call 253-282-7203.
Jet City Improv: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Featuring the Seattle’s most talented comedians, creating unscripted improv comedy completely inspired by suggestions from the audience. A fast-paced and fun audience participation comedy show. Tickets: $17 regular; $15 student/senior.
Science Circus with Rhys Thomas: 2 p.m. Sept. 19. Featuring one of Seattle’s most talented comedians creating unscripted improv comedy completely inspired by suggestions from the audience. Jet City Improv is a fast-paced and fun audience participation comedy show that is appealing to all ages. Tickets: $8
Janis Live- Janis Joplin Tribute: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19. A celebration of a rock-n-roll legend, the queen of psychedelic blues. Tickets: $17 regular; $15 student/ senior
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
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
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.
Auditions
“Mary Poppins”: 7 p.m. Sept. 22, 24, Green River College, main campus, Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Open audition for ages 15 and above for Heavier Than Air Family Theatre presentation. Supercalifragilistic musical adventure is based on the popular Disney movie. Informal, read-through type group audition. A song from the show will be provided, and no advance preparation is necessary. Community actors with strong singing and dancing skills are encouraged to attend. Comfortable shoes and clothes to move in are recommended. Rehearsals are 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Oct. 1, with performances scheduled for Dec. 11, 12, 13, 18 and 19. Children’s roles will be cast from Heavier Than Air Musical Theatre Camp participants on an alternate date. For more information, call Joe Baker at 253-833-9111 or www.heavierthanair.com.
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.
ELSEWHERE
“Legacy of Heart Mountain”: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sept. 20, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. Full screening of award-winning documentary, which uses vivid imagery and survivor interviews to tell the story of Japanese Internment during World War II. Program includes slides from the Heart Mountain Incarceration Camp in Wyoming, personal reflections with Amy and Lilly Kato who were raised at Heart Mountain, and a question and answer session. Suggested $10 donation at the door. RSVP by calling the Greater Kent Historical Society Museum, 253-854-4330, or emailing ctyofknt@msn.com.
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.
