Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the Web site: www.auburntourism.com.
Green River Montessori School 35th anniversary: 3-6 p.m., Nov. 21, Lindbloom Center, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St. The celebration includes those who might have attended or worked at any of the following locations: Diana Holz’s Family Child Care, Hill Top Drop Tot, The Children’s Garden, Sunshine Day Nursery and Green River Montessori School (GRMS). Alumni, friends, staff, community members and current GRMS families are invited. For details, visit www.GRMontessori.com and sign our alumni guest book.
Benefits
Shop ‘til You Drop: 4-8 p.m., Nov. 13, Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road. The Auburn Association of Educational Office Professionals is hosting a fundraising event for its scholarships program. Two dozen confirmed vendors will be donating a share of their sales profit to the scholarship fund. For more information, call Pam at 253-931-4938 or Cris at 253-931-4990.
Pacific Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 14, Pacific Gymnasium, 100 3rd St. SE. Proceeds will benefit various community programs. For more information, call 253-929-1151.
Phi Beta Psi Sorority, Gamma Delta Chapter Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 14, Belmor Mobile Home Park, 2101 S. 324th St, Federal Way. Proceeds to help in the fight against cancer. Looking for new members. 253-874-8021.
Shiloh Drott Memorial Basketball Games: 6-9:30 p.m., Nov. 16, Pacific Community Center gymnasium and rec center, 122 Third Ave. SE. The games will honor Drott and his family. The event is open to the pubic. Donations will be collected for the Bleau Room construction fund. A raffle will be held to help raise funds. Hot dogs and brats, chips and drinks will be served.
VRFA Firefighters Holiday Toy Drive: Donations of new, unwrapped gifts and/or cash donations will be accepted at the dates and locations noted below: • Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Auburn Fred Meyer, 801 Auburn Way N., Albertsons, 4010 A St. SE, and Albertsons, 1347 Auburn Way N.; • Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Auburn Fred Meyer, 801 Auburn Way N., Albertsons, 4010 A St. SE, Albertsons, 1347 Auburn Way N. and Auburn Top Foods at 1406 Lake Tapps Parkway E. Donations also can be dropped off at the following locations: North Auburn Fire Station #31 at 1101 D St. NE, South Auburn Fire Station #32 at 1951 R St. SE., Lea Hill Fire Station 34 at 31204 124th Ave. SE, or Pacific Fire Station 38 at 133 3rd Ave. SE. Families in need of assistance from the Toys for Kids program should register with the Auburn Food Bank, 253-804-5696. Toys will be distributed only to those pre-registered with the food bank..
Christmas Bizarre/Raffles: Nov. 21, Poodle Dog Restaurant, Fife. Vendors wanted: $25 per table/space. Proceeds go to the survivors of Domestic Violence Legal Fund. Contact Jane Balmer, baker at Poodle Dog Restaurant, for details at 253-922-6161 or 253-330-6969, or Shelly David, DV legal advocate at 253-209-7922.
National Give thanks. Walk: 8 a.m., Nov. 21, Auburn SuperMall, 1101 Supermall Way, Auburn . The walk is one of 39 events that will be held collectively around the country to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Registration is free. Participants are encouraged to ask friends and families to sponsor them with a donation to St. Jude. All registrants who raise a minimum of $35 will receive an official Give thanks. Walk. T-shirt. To register and receive more details, visit www.givethankswalk.org.
Community Big Give: 9-11 a.m., Nov. 21. TOP Food & Drug Store, Auburn (1702 Auburn Way N.), Federal Way (31515 20th Ave. S.). Turkey meals will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. No proof of need or income is required, but meals will be limited to one per household among those in line. Individuals may support the Community Big Give by donating prepackaged $10 bags of food – everything but the turkey – available at TOP Food & Drug stores in Auburn (1702 Auburn Way N.) and Federal Way (31515 20th Ave. S.). Businesses and individuals are also being asked to help by donating cash for the turkeys. Donations may be made online at www.CommunityBigGive.com or by calling Northwest Family Church at 253-833-8252.
7th Annual Benefit Toy Ride: 11 a.m., Dec. 12, Escorted ride begins at Downtown Harley & RMC at 3705 E. Valley Road Renton. Toys and donations to benefit Auburn Pregnancy Aid. For more information, please call Mike Boehlke at 206-423-3436.
Holidays
Messiah Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 14, Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H St. NE. Features hand-made craft items, including quilts and quilted items, knitted items, Christmas ornaments, wood carvings, baked goods, hand-made jewelry; Youth Cafe; white elephant sale and more. 253-833-0886.
8th annual Paradise Gift Bazaar: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Nov. 14; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 15. Lakeland Hills Community Center, 5801 Lakeland Hills Way. Holiday and wholesale prices. Custom hair care baskets, class on glass, purses, embroidery, home decor, candles. For more information, call Jenny Snider at 206-650-6177.
22nd annual Bizarre Bazaar: noon-7 p.m., Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 22, 1107 11th St. NE, Auburn. Crafts, collectibles and antiques. 253-833-8608 or 253-333-9911.
United Methodist Women Holiday Bazaar: 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Nov. 21, First United Methodist Church, 100 N St. SE, corner of East Main and N St. SE, Auburn. Home decor and Christmas, deli, stitchery, silent auction, attic treasures. Lunch $6-7 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.), dinner $5, 8 (5-6:30 p.m.), pie corner (9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.).
A Victorian Country Christmas: Dec. 2-6 at the Western Washington Fairgrounds and Event Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Twenty-second annual holiday extravaganza offers a variety of entertainment, 560 specialty stores, decorations, animated displays, workshops, cuisine and holiday bargains. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday. Parking is free at designated fairgrounds parking lots. General admission is $9.50 for adults; $8 for seniors 62 and over, military personnel with ID and juniors 6-17. Children 5 and younger are free with an adult. For more information, visit www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com. For directions, visit www.thefair.com.
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce 11th Annual Holiday Auction, Dinner: 5:30- 9 p.m., Nov. 13, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S.
Santa Parade and Community Tree Lighting: 4:30 p.m., Dec. 5, Main Street, downtown Auburn. Free. A festive and fun children’s parade, which is followed by community caroling and the lighting of the City Hall Christmas tree. www.auburnwa.gov or 253-931-3043.
Winter Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 5, Auburn Mountainview High School, 28900 124th Ave SE , Auburn. Hosted by the Lions Booster Club. No admission charge. 253-217-0237 or 253-288-1812.
Classes
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation: City of Auburn offers a variety of classes and programs. Fall options include preschool, youth, teen, and adult leisure programs; youth, teen, and adult athletics; fitness and wellness programs; programs designed to provide social and recreational opportunities to senior citizens and those with special needs, and other special events suitable for the entire family and community at large. New this session are a variety of art and drawing classes, stroller strides, and open gym gymnastics for kids. Additionally, the Parks, Arts & Rec has numerous facilities available for rent. Residents can register now via Auburn@Play on-line at www.auburnwa.gov , in person at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration building at 910 Ninth Street SE or by calling 253-931-3043. Reservations for all facilities must be made in person at the Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Office, 910 Ninth St SE.
Health
Blood drives for Cascade Regional Blood Center: 9 a.m.-11:59 a.m., Nov. 19, Twilight Release Party, 1928 S. Commons, Federal Way; Noon-4 p.m., Lake Tapps Community Church, 17017 Forest Canyon Road E., Sumner. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net.
Puget Sound Blood Center blood drives: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 13, Zones, Inc., 1102 15th St. SW, Auburn; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 18, Green River Community College, Glacier Room, Lindbloom Student Center, 12401 SE 320th St. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.
Free! Corestar Pilates: 205 E Main St., Suite B, Auburn. Pilates, yoga and Zumba classes now being offered for adults and teens. Registration for October classes available now. To register visit www.corestarpilates.com or call 206-914-0112 for more info.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S., Auburn. 253-931-3018. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime story time.
Toddler ABC Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.
Preschool ABC Story Times: 11 a.m., Nov. 23, 30. Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome. Explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.
Tuesday Baby Tales and Bounces Story Times: 10:05 a.m., (repeated at 11 a.m.) Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Your baby will be bouncing to stories and fun. We will focus on early literacy activities with a short 15-20 minute play time afterward.
Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2. Ages 3 to 6, siblings welcome. Kids will be hopping to stories, finger plays and funny flannel board activities.
Board Games Drop-In Zone: 12:30 p.m., Dec. 5. Preschoolers through teens welcome, ages 6 and younger with adult. Bring a friend to relax and play board games. Choose from “unplugged” games like Trivial Pursuit, Apples to Apples Jr., Candyland, Twister, puzzles and more, or bring your own game to share.
Primavera Cuentos en Espanol e Ingles: 7 p.m., Nov. 16, 30. Story times in Spanish and English
Singing Thanksgiving: 11 a.m., Nov. 16. Ages 7 and younger. Harmonica Pocket presents a new 45-minute program with props, dances, finger plays, and zany skits.
Book Club Party for Kids: • 4 p.m., Nov. 27. Join us for a friendly discussion of the newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Dog Days. • 4 p.m, Dec. 18. Discussion of the Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis. Grades 3-8.
Sing-Along with Caspar Babypants: 10:15 a.m., Dec. 23. Ages 2-5 with adult. Chris Ballew is better known as the lead singer of the Seattle-based rock ‘n’ roll band, The Presidents of the United States of America. This show includes simple songs families can sing together to reinforce many concepts related to early literacy. Sponsored by the Friends of the Auburn Library.
TEENS
Teen Book Club Reads Coraline: 4:30 p.m., Nov. 17. http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/teens
Teen Book Club: 4:30 p.m., Dec. 15, Cuba 15 by Nancy Osa. The first 10 people who sign up to attend will receive a free copy courtesy of the Friends of the Auburn Library. Check out http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/teens for more information.
Study Zone: 3 p.m., Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14; 6 p.m., Nov. 17, 18, 24, Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16; 4 p.m., Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17. Grades K-12. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors. .
Graphics, College Series for Students & Parents: • 7 p.m., Nov. 12, Finding Money for College. A representative from the College Planning Network will provide a complete review of the college financial aid process, including how students identify and apply for all types of grants, scholarships, work study and student loans. • 7 p.m., Nov. 19, Write to Win. Hear from a real college administrator what it takes to write successful college entrance essays and submit application packages that work.
Digital Design Lab: 3 p.m., Dec. 2, 9, 16. Come learn about digital design.
Anime/Manga Club: 4 p.m., Dec. 7. Bring your favorite or new anime and manga to discuss, watch movies, practice drawing in the manga style and munch on snacks!
Writing Group: 3:30 p.m., Dec. 8, 22. This group meets twice a month to do writing exercises and discuss our work.
TEENS & ADULTS
Writing Group: 3:30 p.m., Nov. 18, 24. Interested in participating in National Novel Writing Month but not sure how to get started? Join us.
ADULTS
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Dec. 2, 7, 28. Presented by Green River Community College. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., Nov. 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this free English conversation group.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., Nov. 24, Dec. 22. The Friends support the library and programs. Join us.
South King County Genealogical Society Assistance: 1 p.m., Nov. 14, 18.
Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., Dec. 2, 5, 9, 12, 16; 7 p.m., Dec. 14. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.
Computer Classes: Sign up at the information desk or call 253-931-3018. • Microsoft World Level 1: 12:30 p.m., Nov. 14; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., Nov. 19; • Powerful Microsoft PowerPoint presentations: 1 p.m., Nov. 21.
• E-mail Basics: 10 a.m, Dec. 10; • 3 p.m., • Introduction to Computers: 3 p.m., Dec. 12; • Internet Nivel 1 (Internet Level 1): 1:30 p.m, Dec. 14. Aprenda términos importantes del internet, cómo navegar por la web, y cómo buscar información en la web usando un buscador. Pre-requisito: habilidad para usar el ratón. Registro comenzará el 21 de noviembre. Favor de registrarse en el escritorio de Información o llamar al 253.931.3018. • Excel Level 2: 7 p.m., Dec. 17; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 10 a.m., Dec. 19; • Microsoft Word Level 1: 12:30 p.m, Dec. 19.
STARS Workshop, “Why Can’t You Behave?” Handling Misbehavior: 10 a.m., Nov. 14. Learn ways to set effective limits, deal with adult-child control issues and use positive techniques. Provides 2 hours STARS credit in Child Guidance.
Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., Dec. 1. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. Join the group for an evening of lively conversation! Our friendly group meets the first Tuesday of each month. http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/adults/
Share your Love of Reading with Someone Who Cannot Visit the Library: Volunteer to select, deliver and return library materials to a shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. You must be age 18 or older and have reliable transportation. Training is provided and takes about an hour. For more information, contact Susan LaFantasie, 425.369.3235 or 877.905.2008.
Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
KIDS
Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Nov. 17, 24. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.
Baby Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Nov. 18, 25. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Join us for a special one-on-one bonding time with bounces, rhymes, stories and play time. One baby per lap, please.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Nov. 17, 24. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.
Cuentos en Espanol: 11 a.m., Nov. 13. Cuentos, rimas, franelografo, y mas diversion para la familia.
Spanish Story Time: 11 a.m., Nov. 13. Stories, rhymes, flannel boards and fun for families.
TEENS
Teen Anime Club: 3 p.m., Nov. 18. Teens in middle and high school. Come watch anime videos and practice your manga drawing. Check out the library’s collection of manga material, too.
Teen Movie Afternoon: 3 p.m., Nov. 25. Teens- Join us to watch a movie after school.
Study Zone (K-12): 3:30 p.m., Nov. 18. Grades K-12. Drop in during scheduled hours for homework help from volunteer tutors.
ADULTS
Alpac Book Club: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 18. Please join us to discuss The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. Copies of this book have been reserved for participants and are available for check out at the library.
Algona-Pacific Friends of the Library Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Nov. 18. The Friends support the library’s programs and activities. Join us.
Art in the National Parks: 11 a.m., Nov. 21. Ages 8 to adult. Learn how to keep journals and sketch outdoors. Use simple sketching tools like water soluble pens/pencils and small watercolor kits. Registration required.
Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road S.E., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
Computer Classes: Looking to sharpen your technology skills? If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779.
Story Times
Stories and Strings: 11 a.m, Dec. 2, 9. Please join us for stories, sing-alongs and other fun activities.
Book Discussion Group
Reading in the Woods Book Group: 7 p.m., Dec. 14. Join us for a lively thoughtful discussion. This month’s book is “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” by Kate DiCamillo. Light refreshments will be served. Please come to the Service Desk at the library to obtain a copy of the book.
Early Literacy Fiestas
Early Literacy Party in Spanish: 6:30 p.m., Dec. 1, 8. For Spanish-speaking families with children, newborn to age 5. Families learn about Early Literacy and how to prepare their children for kindergarten.
Network
The America Society for Training and Development: 7:30-9:30 a.m., Nov. 18. Mezza Café, 2401 Utah Ave. S. (3rd floor of the Starbucks Center), Seattle. Come join other learning and development professionals and learn ways to make the connection between learning and achieving organizational results, and keeping an organization’s competitive advantage in these economically challenging times. Guest is Tony Bingham, president and CEO, ASTD National presents. For more information, call 206-224-6644 or visit www.astdps.org,
Small Business Exposition: 9 a.m.-noon, Nov. 21, University of Puget Sound, rotunda of the Student Union Building, 1500 N. Warner, Tacoma. Opportunity for small business owners, especially members of minority groups, to obtain critical knowledge that will allow them to unlock their business potential. Some of the organizations to appear: The Business and Economic Development Center (Michael Verchot/UW); SCORE -South Sound/Tacoma Chapter (Liz Trisino); Community Capital Development/MBEC/South Sound Washington Business Center (Martha Cerna & Linda Jadwin); and State Labor and Industries (Rob Langley).
Fierce Job-Hunting Workshops: 3:30-5 p.m., every Thursday, White River Museum, 918 H Street SE, Auburn. Get free help finding a job, provided by JobBait.com and sponsored by the City of Auburn. Get more detail at http://jobbait.com/a/auburn-workshops.htm.
Auburn Area Chamber “Connecting for Success” Networking 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 Christmas Auction & Dinner: 5:30-9 p.m., Muckleshoot Casino.
Marketplace Ministries Networking Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Presented by River of Life Fellowship Church. Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Copper Falls Restaurant at the Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE, Auburn. www.mpmlive.org.
Seniors
Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. S.E. 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: Noon Mondays-Fridays. Registration for lunch begins at 11 a.m. Choose from soup and sandwich or the main meal menu. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and older; $5.75 for those younger than 60.
• Movie screenings: 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Refreshments provided. Cost: Free.
• Monday Supper Club: 5-6 p.m. the third Monday of the month. Cost: $5; registration required.
• Meals on Wheels: Senior Services’ Meals on Wheels program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information call the Auburn Senior Center at 253-931-3016.
• Wellness Fair: 9:30 a.m.-noon, Oct. 29. Free. The Auburn Senior Wellness team has planned a day of health screenings, informational booths, and a delicious lunch with entertainment from “The Rangers.” Lunch will be served between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm with a fee of $3. Entertainment is from 12-12:40 p.m. Brought to you by Auburn Senior Wellness Team.
• Enhance Wellness Program: Registered nurse and social worker are on-site to help individuals work towards their own health and wellness goals. Call for details.
Veterans
Military Family Support Meetings: Tuesday evenings. Open to spouses and adult family members of soldiers deployed, soon to leave or recently returned. Topics include deployment concerns, parenting needs, self-care and relationship challenges. Group is free of charge and confidential. Registration requested. 33301 First Way S., Federal Way. 253-661-6634, ext. 145.
Support
Auburn Domestic Violence Task Force: 12:15-1:30 p.m., Meets third Thursday of each month at the Auburn Library, 1201 Auburn Way S.
Al-Anon Family Group Meetings: 7:30 p.m. Sundays at Holy Family Catholic Church, 505 17th St. S.E., Auburn; 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, and 8 p.m. Wednesdays at First United Methodist Church, 100 N St. S.E., Auburn; 10 a.m. Saturdays in the back room of the Rainbow Cafe, 112 E. Main St., Auburn. 206-625-0000 or www.seattle-al-anon.org.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness: 6:30-8 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The Alliance Center, 515 W. Harrison St., Kent. 253-854-6264.
Auburn Foster Parent Support Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month. Auburn Bible Chapel, 2606 R St., Auburn. 253-347-2580.
Auburn Parkinson’s Disease Support Group: 10 a.m. the first Friday of the month. Wesley Homes Lea Hill, 32049 109th Place S.E., Auburn. 253-876-6014.
Breast cancer patient support: Trained survivors offer free emotional support to the newly-diagnosed, enhancing emotional recovery while going through treatments. Will attend consultations, chemotherapy and radiation appointments and have volunteers in your community. 206-417-3484, www.angelcarefoundation.org or angelcare@angelcarefoundation.org.
Celebrate Recovery: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. Event includes: meal, 6-7 p.m.; large group worship, 7-8 p.m.; small open group, 8-9 p.m. Twelve-step recovery program to help free people from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits. Cost: $3 for meal. Grace Community Church 1320 Auburn Way S., Auburn. 253-833-5660 or celebraterecovery@gccauburn.net.
Consumer Support Group: 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. The Alliance Center, 515 W. Harrison St., Kent. 253-854-6264.
Domestic Violence: 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays; 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursdays. YWCA of South King County hosts support groups for women who have experienced domestic violence. Meets at a confidential location. 206-799-6209.
Family Law CASA of King County: Children’s needs can get lost in the dispute between separating parents. Do you want to advocate for such a child? Volunteer for Family Law CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of King County. 206-748-9700 or www.familylawcasa.com.
Fostering Together Foster/Adoptive Parent Support Group: Meets on the first Friday of every month from 6-8 p.m., Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. 253-859-9385
Gamblers Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call toll-free national hotline: 888-424-3577.
Hearing Loss Association of America, South King County Chapter: 6:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Auburn Senior Center, 808 Ninth St. S.E., Auburn. garoux@verizon.net.
Medical coverage assistance: Public Health Seattle & King County provides free assistance applying for benefits, including free or low-cost medical coverage for qualifying children. Call for details. English: 206-296-3944; Spanish: 206-296-3948 or 206-296-3943; Vietnamese: 206-296-3949.
SHIBA Helpline: Statewide Heath Insurance Benefits Advisors is a network of trained volunteers that assists and advocates for consumer rights and options regarding health insurance, health care access and prescription access. Group is also accepting volunteers. 800-562-6900 or www.insurance.wa.gov.
South King County PFLAG: 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meetings are confidential. Group is not associated with any religious organizations. Unitarian-Universalist Church, 25701 14th Place S., Des Moines. 206-325-7724.
South King County CHADD chapter: 7-9 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. Discussion of issues that concern parents of children with attention-deficit disorder. New Horizon School, 1111 S. Carr Road, Renton. 253-631-8603.
Tobacco Cessation Group: 5:15-6:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost: Free to Auburn Valley YMCA members. Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road S.W., Auburn. 253-833-2770, ext. 7302, or kkoblenz@seattleymca.org.
WICS (Widowed Information and Consultation Services) Grief Support Group: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Grief support group for adult widows and widowers offering support, information and social activities. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. S.E., Covington. 253-630-0324.
Women’s Cancer Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month. Meetings include open discussion with occasional special guests speaking on topics relating to cancer survivors. Conference Room 1 at MultiCare Clinic, 17700 S.E. 272nd St., Covington. 253-372-7293.
Volunteers
Auburn Gateway School: Coordinating free after-school activites to their students and to children in the community. Volunteers needed to donate their time in a variety of recreational activities such as piano lessons, voice lessons, guitar lessons, art classes, etc. Do you think you have a talent that you could offer to kids? Please contact us. All volunteers are free to distribute promotional and print materials to expose your business. The school is requesting a minimum commitment of three 45-minutes classes. For more info, contact auburngatewayschool@gmail.com.
Angel Care Breast Cancer Foundation: Breast cancer survivors needed to provide support for others battling cancer. Must be one year past the end of treatments and have good interpersonal skills. 206-417-3484, 877-417-3484 (toll-free), www.angelcarefoundation.org or angelcare@angelcarefoundation.org.
Auburn Regional Medical Center Gift Shop: The medical center’s auxiliary is seeking a volunteer gift shop manager to welcome customers, manage store inventory and arrange volunteer staff scheduling. Volunteer must be 18 or older. Gift shop hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Call for application or more details. Auburn Regional Medical Center, 1413 S. 348th St., Federal Way. 253-833-7711, ext. 1259.
Auburn Meals on Wheels: Auburn Senior Center seeks volunteer packers and drivers for Meals on Wheels, Thursdays and Fridays, about four hours per week. Mileage for drivers reimbursed. Call for details. 253-931-3016 or adamp@seniorservices.org.
Adopt-a-Park: Auburn’s Adopt-a-Park program is seeking individuals and groups to help keep the city’s parks and streetscapes healthy and vibrant. 253-931-3043.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound: Seeking adult mentors to spend time with children. Agency offers flexible program to fit volunteers’ schedules and interests, and plans activities such as snow tubing on Snoqualmie Pass, hiking adventures in the Cascades, and tickets to Mariners games. Call or see Web site for details. 877-700-2447 or www.bbbsps.org.
Childhaven: Volunteers needed to work with abused, neglected and alcohol- or drug-impacted children ages 1 month to 5 years in the therapeutic child-care classrooms. Volunteers must be 18 or older, commit to a two-hour time block per week, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, commit to volunteering for six months, have proof of a negative tuberculosis test and pass a criminal background check. Patrick L. Gogerty Branch, 1345 22nd Ave. N.E., Auburn. 206-957-4839 or julim@childhaven.org.
Friend to Friend: Volunteers needed to visit adults in nursing homes, assisted living and retirement homes throughout King and Snohomish counties. Volunteers commit to visit about twice a month for one year. 206-246-5150.
Green River Community College: College seeks volunteers in a variety of areas: ceramics, basic computing, court reporting and more. Professional experience is not required. 253-288-3346 or volunteer@greenriver.edu.
Hospice Volunteer Training: Highline Hospice, 12844 Military Road S., Tukwila, is recruiting caring and compassionate people interested in supporting terminally ill patients and their families. If you have a heart for being with others through difficult times, volunteering with Hospice may be right for you. Volunteers provide patient support and companionship, caregiver respite, bereavement support, or office help. Comprehensive training provided. Contact Michele Fawcett-Long, Volunteer Coordinator, at 206-439-9095 or mfawcett-long@highlinemedical.org.
Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County: MSA of King County is looking for people to assist those with MS in maintaining their independence and quality of life. People are needed to assist with water-therapy programs, visit isolated individuals, provide transportation, go shopping, do yard work or other household chores, teach computer skills and more. Call for details, locations. 206-633-2606 or www.msakc.org.
Puget Sound Blood Center: Assist with blood drives and bone marrow registry drives. Must be available in the day or early evening twice a month and have reliable transportation. 425-462-4381, meganp@psbc.org or www.psbc.org/volunteers.
Red Cross Disaster Action Team: American Red Cross is seeking King County volunteers to respond to local disasters. Volunteers must be on-call one week out of six, and will receive free training. 206-726-3566 or www.seattleredcross.org.
Special Transportation Program: Group Health Cooperative needs volunteer drivers to transport frail, elderly members to and from medical appointments in King County. Volunteers use their personal cars, are reimbursed for mileage and determine their own schedules, including when, where and how often they will drive. Volunteers do not need to be Group Health members. 206-326-2800 or resource.l@ghc.org.
Stitches from the Heart: Volunteers are needed to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, sweaters, hats and booties for babies in need. Items go to hospitals across the country. Patterns available. Donations of yarn or money also appreciated. Call for details. 866-472-6903, stitchfromheart@aol.com or www.StitchesFromTheHeart.org.
United Way of King County volunteer readers: Volunteers needed to read one-on-one with young children at preschools, Head Start classrooms and child care centers throughout King County. Shifts needed in Auburn are 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. ACAP Child and Family Services, 526 12th St. S.E., Auburn. 206-461-3656 or readers@uwkc.org.
White River Valley Museum and Mary Olson Farm: Museum is seeking volunteers for jobs including cleaning and cataloging artifacts, leading school tours, greeting visitors and staffing the gift shop. Docent positions require a minimum three-hour afternoon shift per month, as well as attendance at quarterly lectures and annual training. Volunteer tour guides for school groups must be available during October, November, April and May. All volunteers receive training. Application and background check required. 253-804-5010.
Music
Live jazz: 5:30-7:30 p.m., every Saturday, starting Nov. 14, featuring local musicians. Pazzo Coffee, 3312 Auburn Way S., Suite A, Auburn. Free admission for anyone who likes jazz. Serving a special, buy one and get a second one 50 percent off for any drink, during performances.
Swingin’ at the Sands with Joey Jewell: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 14, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Join singer Joey Jewell and Jim Kerl’s “Swingin Sixties” Orchestra for a swingin’ trip back in time to the Las Vegas Strip. Tickets: $17, $15 student-senior discount. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., www.brownpapertickets.com/event/84937
Cello recital featuring Bill and Linda Wharton: 7 p.m., Nov. 15, Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H St. NE, Auburn. Come for a wonderful evening of music for cello and piano. The Whartons bring a brilliant and romantic style of playing to the stage. Free admission. 253-833-4941.
Tingstand & Rumbel Holiday Concert: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. The Ave will kick off the holiday season with Northwest favorites and Grammy-award winners Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel. The perfect blend of Americana fingerstyle guitar, double reeds; and the ocarina emitting the nostalgic sound of penny whistles, lends magic to the season. Bass player Garey Shelton will join the concert. Tickets: $17, $15 student-senior discount. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., www.brownpapertickets.com/event/80751.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents Brass Through the Ages: 4 p.m., Nov. 22, St. Matthew/San Mateo Episcopal Church, 123 L St NE, Auburn. Join the ASO Brass Quintet for an afternoon of some very old brass music including Susato and Gabrielli, moving to more recent pieces, and ending with Kevin McKee’s “Escape”. Tickets: adults $15, students $10 general seating. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase on-line at auburnsymphony.org
Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s “The Messiah and other Seasonal Treats”: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 2-3, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Free pre-concert lecture 45 minutes prior. Stewart Kershaw, conductor, with The Tudor Choir, Doug Fullington, director; soloists Megan Chenovick, soprano; Melissa Plagemann, mezzo soprano; and Erich Parce, baritone. Highlights from The Messiah Fantasia on Christmas carols, plus an audience sing-along to favorite holiday songs. Reserved seats: $25/adults $20/students, seniors. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at auburnsymphony.org/ Buy one ticket, get second half off deal, call the office to purchase – offer not available online.
Bronn and Katherine Journey 28th Annual Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 19, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Bronn will delight with the shimmering sounds of the harp, the instrument of the angels, perfectly suited for playing the songs of Christmas. Tickets: $16, $20. There is a group rate for 10 or more people. Tickets are available by calling 800-838-3006 or by going to www.BrownPaperTickets.com. For more information, visit www.bronnjourney.com
Calling all musicians: The Auburn Senior Activity Center will be hosting jam sessions for musicians on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Musicians who play acoustic and electric instruments are invited to play. Jam sessions will be conducted from 10-11:30 a.m. at the center, 808 9th St. SE. For more information, please call 253 931-3016.
That 80’s Show: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., every Tuesday, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Club Galaxy, 21-and-over. No cover. 253-939-7484, www.muckleshootcasino.com.
Nightlife
Baker Street Books: 7-10 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131. All events are free, no cover.
The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.
Dance
Children’s Dance Theater: 14 B St. NE, Nos. 1 , 2, Auburn. Theater still has openings in a few of its classes. Dance classes beginning for children ages 2 and up in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and musical theatre. Adult classes in Zumba and tap also are offered. Register before Oct. 31 to be included in the Nutcracker performance. Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for more information.
Ballroom dance: 2-4 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 S. 352nd St., Auburn. 253-874-4270.
Creative Dance Movement: 10 a.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Dance movement class for ages 3-5. Ballet classes for older children available 4-5 p.m and 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost: $25 per month. Black Diamond Gym, 25511 Lawson St. 360-886-1011.
Museums
Black Diamond Historical Society Museum: Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 32627 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2142, museum@blackdiamondmuseum.org or www.blackdiamondmuseum.org.
White River Valley Museum: Exhibit: Nov. 18-Dec. 20. Second annual Small Works, Big Presents, the Gift of Art. Exhibit celebrates the diversity and creativity in the regional art scene and showcase the work of Pacific Northwest artists while offering an opportunity to purchase fine artwork during the holiday season. Dec. 5: family day, The Gift of Arts, noon-4 p.m.; Dec. 21-Jan 1: museum closed for the holidays. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission: $1-$2; free on Wednesdays. 918 H St. S.E., Auburn. 253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: • Exhibit: Until Nov. 30. Soft watercolor technique using bold color effortlessly depicts landscapes and everyday objects in the artwork of Bellevue artist Cheryl Hoople and Federal Way artist Frances Velling. • Exhibit: Dec. 1-30. Photographic look at everyday objects and landscapes through the artists’ lens of Kent photographer Jennifer Hermanson and Auburn photographer Jan Wieser, 25 W. Main St. Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
Cheryl Sallee Gallery: Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Admission: Free. Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. S.E. 253-931-5043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.
