Events

Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the Web site: www.auburntourism.com.

Memorial Day service: 10 a.m., May 25, Mountain View Cemetery, 2020 Mountain View Drive, will be holding a special ceremony. There also will be an American Legion’s ceremony at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, Park Avenue and Auburn Way North. For more information, call 253-931-3028.

“Dancing Through Life!”: 7:30 p.m., May 29-30; 2:30 p.m. matinee on May 30, , Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Pacific Ballroom Dance’s annual spring concert. Tickets: $15 for evening shows, $10 for the matinee. 2530939-6524, www.pacificballroom.org.

Petpalooza, Dog Trot 3K Fun Run: 9:30 a.m. (fun run) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Petpalooza), May 30, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE, Auburn. Family-oriented fun run/walk held in conjunction with festival. Awards will be given to age-group winners who take on the flat, easy course. Early entry race fee is $15, includes a T-shirt, $20 for late or race-day entries. Petpalooza features animal-related entertainment, including a pet parade, children’s rides, vendors and more. For details, call 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.

Kids Helmet Day: 10 a.m.-noon, May 30. Free bicycle helmet fitting and distribution for area kids, Kronlund Chiropractic Clinic, P.S., 3820 S. 320, Auburn. 253-839-2650

Auburn Community Yard Sale: June 5-7. Interested participants can register online at www.auburnwa.gov or at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. For more information, call 253-931-3047 or e-mail recycle@auburnwa.gov.

Senior Fishing Day: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 6, Auburn’s Mill Pond on Oravetz Road, across from Auburn Riverside High School. Presented by Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department. Thanks to the Green River Steelhead Trout Club and Auburn Sports and Marine, the pond has been stocked, and tackle and bait will be provided for those who need it. No licenses are necessary, as the event is held on Washington’s free fishing weekend. A plaque will be awarded to the angler who catches the largest fish. For more information, call the Auburn Senior Activity Center at 253-931-3016.

“Recognition of Service” dinner: 5:30-8:30 p.m., June 11, second annual event for the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce. Copper Falls Restaurant, Banquet Room at the Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road. Buffet dinner: $35 per person. RSVP by June 4. Contact Betty Cannon at 253-833-0700.

KidsDay: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., June 19, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE, Auburn. Inflatable rides, arts and crafts, face painting, more than 50 activity and information booths, miniature golf, food concessions and much more. Full day of entertainment, including Children’s Dance Theater, Parrot Lady and Recess Monkeys, balloon artists, resource and activity fair. Presented by Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.

Benefits

Auburn Domestic Violence Task Force Silent Auction: 6-10 p.m., June 5, Auburn Eagles Club, 702 M St. SE. Evening includes dinner and dancing. Proceeds benefit domestic violence survivors and their children in Auburn. Seeking services, gift certificates, new or barely used Items for the auction. Contact Shelly David at 253-931-3072 or 253-209-7922) or e-mail her at sdavid@auburnwa.gov. (Taxable receipts will be provided)

Beat the Raven 5K: 9 a.m., June 20, Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road SE. Benefit supports the Auburn Riverside cross country team’s travel budget, with 20 percent of the profits going to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

“Cruise to the Park” Car Show: 9 a.m. gate open, June 27, Les Gove Park, 800 9th St. NE, Auburn. Seventh annual charity car show has something for everyone: contests, games, food, vendors live music & a DJ. Proceeds benefit several local and international charities. Entry fee of non-perishable food items is for all cars and trucks of all eras. 253-770-1413, www.solidrockcruisers.com.

Classes

Parents Night Out: 5-10 p.m., second and fourth Saturday of each month, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Enjoy a night on the town while the kids eat dinner and have fun with fun, enthusiastic and qualified YMCA staff. For ages 3-11. (must be potty trained). Cost: YMCA members $25 first child, $5 each additional child; non-members $35 first child, $10 each additional child. 253-833-2770

Tom Hambridge songwriting clinic: 11 a.m.-8 p.m., June 7, 32267 104th Place SE, Auburn, on the Green River. Multiple Grammy-nominated songwriter/producer to Food and beverages provided. Cost: $95. Reservations are limited to 20. Open to all ages and experience.253-931-0459, www.tomhambridge.com

Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation: City of Auburn offers a variety of classes, including creative arts, watercolor painting, Spanish, dance, buying real estate and more. Call for details. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.

Faith

The Exit Youth: 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Open to students in seventh-12th grade. Come enjoy music, food, friends and fun. Lifegate Auburn Foursquare Church, 307 E. Main St., Auburn. 253-735-3153.

Health

Blood drives for Cascade Regional Blood Center:

7 a.m.-1 p.m., May 23, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. SE, Kent; 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., May 26, King County Library, 2800 SW 320th; 1-5 p.m., May 28, DeVry University, 3600 S. 344th Way, Federal Way; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., May 29, Jefferson High School, 4248 S. 288th St., Auburn. 877-242-5663 or www.crbs.net.

VRFA blood pressure checks, blood sugar screenings: 8:30-12:30 p.m., May 22, Auburn Food Bank, 930 18th Place NE. Valley Regional Fire Authority provides free service to the public in observance of National Emergency Medical Services Week.

Sunday Strolls: Free walk held at a different park or trail one Sunday each month between the hours of 1 and 3 p.m. Presented by Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov. Upcoming walks: • June 14, Brannan Park, 611 28th St NE. The park offers options of paved or loose gravel trails from 1 to 2.5 miles. Check in at the restroom building between ball diamonds Nos. 1 and 2. • July 12, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth Street SE. The park has a paved half-mile loop that meanders through this beautiful wooded park. The trail offers lots of curves and slight inclines. Check in behind the Auburn Park, Arts & Recreation Administration Building.

SmileMobile: 12:45 p.m.-4 p.m ., June 22; 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. , June 23; 8:45 a.m.-noon, June 24, New Life Lutheran Church, 603 Third Avenue SE, Pacific. Follow-up treatment appointments will be scheduled on a space available basis for the duration of its stay.Sponsored by the Washington Dental Service and in partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital, the SmileMobile provides dental care to children from low-income families. Follow-up treatment appointments will be scheduled on a space available basis for the duration of its stay. Children 15 and under with limited access to dental care can be scheduled by calling New Hope Lutheran Church, 253-351-0450.

Yoga—Fitness for Moms and Kids: 10-11 a.m. Mondays. Cost: Free. City of Pacific Gymnasium, 122 Third Ave. SE, Pacific. 253- 929-1155.

Dancersize Classes: 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays. Cost: Free. All ages welcome. City of Pacific Gymnasium, 122 Third Ave. SE, Pacific. 253-929-1155.

Tiny Tots play group: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Parent participation required. Cost: Free. City of Pacific Gymnasium, 122 Third Ave. SE, Pacific. 253-929-1155.

Libraries

Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S., Auburn. 253-931-3018. Library events include:

ADULTS

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., Saturday, May 30; 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 27.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class: 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. No Class on May 25. A formal class to learn English.

Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., Thursdays. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this free English conversation group.

Business Book Discussion Group: 10 a.m., May 22. Tribes by Seth Godin. Please register, 253-333-4954.

Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., May 26.

Computer Classes: Sign up at the information desk or by calling 253-931-3018

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Book Club Party for Kids: 4 p.m., May 22, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffler’s Journal by Jeff Kinney. Grades 3-6. Call 253-931-3018 for more information.

Pan for Gold!: 3:30 p.m., May 31. Presented by Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Discover what it was like to make the long journey from Seattle to Alaska in search of gold nuggets and pan for treasure of your own.

TEENS

Game On!: 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 27. Play your favorite games for the Wii, Xbox 360, GameCube and PS2.

Writing Group: 3:30 p.m., May 26. This group meets twice a month to do writing exercises and discuss our work.

Study Zone: (no Study Zone Sundays); Tuesday, May 26, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, May 27, 4 p.m.; Thursday, May 28, 4 p.m. Grades K-12. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:

Children’s Book Club: 7 p.m., June 22. Ages 9-12 with adult. Reading “Marley: a dog like no other” by John Grogan.

Story Times: Preschool: Ages 3-5. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. , June 9, 16, 23, 30. Toddler: Ages 2-3. Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m., June 9, 16, 23, 30.

Spanish Story Time: Fridays at 11 a.m., May 29. Stories, rhymes, flannel boards and fun for families.

Fiestas de Alfabetizacion!: 10:30 a.m. May 28. Usted es el primer y major maestro de sus hijos. Aprenda como ayudar a sus ninos a estar listos para el Kindergarten.

Teens: Game On!: 3 p.m., May 27. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube game.

Study Zone: 5-7 p.m., Wednesdays. Students in grades K-12 can drop in for free homework help from our volunteer tutor.

Read Three Get One Free: Teens, ages 12-18. Read three books, write three short reviews and get a free new paperback. Pick up entry form at library or online at www.kcls.org/read3.

Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road S.E., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:

Tales and Tunes Story Time – all ages: 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 27. Sing-alongs and other fun activities.

Computer Classes: Looking to sharpen your technology skills? If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779. • Microsoft Word Level 1: 7 p.m., May 28. Learn basic word processing skills such as entering, selecting and deleting text. This class prepares students for the Microsoft Word Level 2 class.

Network

Auburn Chamber Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every other month. Sponsored by Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce. Copper Falls Restaurant, 29630 Green River Road, Auburn. 253-833-0700.

Auburn Chamber “Connecting for Success” Networking Breakfast: 8-9 a.m. the second 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.

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.

Groups

Auburn American Legion Post 78: 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Veterans Memorial Building, 405 E St. N.E. 253-939-5789 or auburnpost78@yahoo.com.

Auburn VFW Post 1741: 7:30 p.m., fourth Tuesday of the month, 1525 A St NE, Suite 107. For information, call 253-333-2917.

Auburn Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary No. 2298: Aerie group, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; auxiliary, 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month. 702 M St. S.E., Auburn. 253-833-2298 or sec2298@integra.net.

Auburn Elks Lodge No. 1808: 7:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month. 2402 Auburn Way N., Auburn. 253-833-1808 or bpoe1808@qwest.net.

Auburn Morning Toastmasters Club No. 329: 6:30-7:30 a.m. Thursdays. Learn the fine art of communication in a supportive atmosphere. New members welcome. Rainbow Café, 112 E. Main St., Auburn. 253-288-0627.

Auburn Noon Lions Club: Noon Tuesdays. Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation building, 919 Ninth St. S.E. 253-735-5340, auburn12lions@aol.com or www.auburnlions.com.

Auburn Optimist Club: Noon every other Wednesday. Visitors welcome. Lunch: Less than $10. Auburn Elks, 2402 Auburn Way N. 253-333-8840.

Auburn Rotary Club: Noon Wednesdays. Cost: $15, includes lunch. Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S., Auburn. 253-929-4656.

Auburn Valley Kiwanis: 7 a.m. Wednesdays. Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation building, 910 Ninth St. S.E. 253-833-7086 or www.kiwanisclubofthevalley.org.

Board Game Group: 7-10 p.m. every other Friday. Group plays family-friendly games including: “Settlers of Catan,” “Ticket to Ride,” “Bang!,” “Wits and Wagers,” and more. All are welcome. Cost: Free. Room 201 at Northwest Family Church, 3535 Auburn Way S., Auburn. 253 833-8252 for details.

Boy Scout Troop 401: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Boy Scouts is an outdoor based program for boys age 11-17. Troop also has a Venture Crew associated with it for boys and girls ninth grade through age 20. Call for details. Auburn First United Methodist Church, 100 N St. S.E. 253-939-7051.

Daughters of the American Revolution, Lakota Chapter: 11:30 a.m. March 14. Topic: “Native American Use of Plants.” Valley Regional Fire Station, 1101 D St. N.E., Auburn.

Happy Hands Craft Club: 12:30-2 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Group knits and crochets lap blankets for veterans and baby hats for PICC. Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road S.W., Auburn. 253-833-2770.

Kent Guild, Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center: Noon the third Friday of the month. Luncheon in members’ homes. New members welcome to join volunteer group raising funds for uncompensated care. Call for location. 253-852-7390.

Kent Lions: 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Golden Steer Rib ’n Steak House, 23826 104th Ave. S.E., Kent. 253-852-5466, kentlions@gmail.com or www.kentlionsclub.org.

Kiwanis Club of Auburn: Noon Thursdays. Red Lotus Restaurant, 714 Auburn Way N., Auburn. www.kiwanisclubofauburn.com.

Moms and Kids Playgroup: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Moms can hang out while the children play together. Cost: Free. Lifegate Auburn Foursquare Church, 307 E. Main St., Auburn. 253-735-3153.

Newcomers and New Friends of Greater Seattle: The second Wednesday of the month. Lunch meetings held at various locations throughout the Puget Sound. Call for details. 425-778-8608 or www.seattlenewcomers.com.

Optimist Club of Auburn: Noon the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Auburn Elks Club, 2402 Auburn Way N. 253-333-8840.

Quilting Guild—Crazy Quilters of Federal Way: 6-9 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Visitors welcome. Evergreen Lodge Retirement Home, 31002 14th Ave. S., Federal Way. 253-833-8302.

Rainier Audubon Society: 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month. Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave. S., Auburn. 253-854-3207.

Rio Verde Golden K Senior Kiwanis Club: 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. 1402 22nd St. N.E., Auburn. 253-941-8108.

Sea-Tac Volkssports Club: 7-8 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month. Serving area residents. Meetings held at Diamond Jim’s restaurant, 1616 S 325th, Federal Way. Club offers non-competitive events, promoting fun, fitness, fellowship and family. Information: Fran Carson 425-774-0312, or Preston Johnson 253-839-1892.

Soroptimist International of Auburn: Noon Wednesdays. New members and guests welcome. Auburn Parks and Recreation Administration Building, 900 Ninth St. S.E., Auburn. www.soroptimistnwr.com.

South King County Genealogical Society: 10 a.m. the third Saturday of the month. First Baptist Church of Kent, 11420 S.E. 248th St. 206-948-4286 or www.skcgs.org.

Spina Bifida Association of Washington State, South King/North Pierce Counties Cluster: 7-8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Organization assists families with spina bifida, educates the public, and sponsors fundraisers. All are welcome. Zion Lutheran Church, 1350 17th St. S.E., Auburn. 253-887-0888 or crazy5720003@yahoo.com.

Striped Water Poets: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Round-table critique circle welcomes new poets and friends. Second floor at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. 253-735-1751 or mcbreenpost@aol.com.

Teen MOPS: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Free group for pregnant teenagers and teenage mothers. Childcare available. River of Life Fellowship, 10615 S.E. 216th St., Kent. 253-218-7420.

TV Toastmasters: Noon the second Saturday of the month. Learn how to perform both in front and in back of television cameras. Puget Sound Access, 22412 72nd Ave. S., Building C, Kent. 253-854-1312 or www.tvtoastmasters.org.

Valley Newcomers: 11:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month. Group meets at area restaurants. Call for details, locations. 253-854-1831.

White River Valley Historical Society: 1:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Muckleshoot Room in the White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. S.E., Auburn. 253-288-7433.

Wind Spirit Flute Circle: 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Come explore and learn the Native American Flute. All ages and abilities welcome. Beginner lessons at 6:30 p.m. Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 S. 352nd St., Auburn. 253-568-6689 or www.waflutecircle.com.

Public Meetings

Auburn Airport Advisory Committee: 8 a.m. the third Tuesday of the month. Northwest Aviation College, 506 23rd St. S.E.

Auburn City Council: 7:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. City Council Chambers, 25 W. Main St.

Auburn Domestic Violence Task Force: Noon-2 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S.

Auburn Finance Committee: 6:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Council Conference Room, 25 W. Main St.

Auburn Municipal Services: 5 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Conference room No. 3, 25 W. Main St.

Auburn Tourism Board: 2 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Council Conference Room, 25 W. Main St.

Senior Center Advisory Board: 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. S.E.

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.

• 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.

USS Nitro AE-2/AE-23 Association Reunion: June 18-21. Reunion will take place in Seattle. www.ussnitro.org.

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.

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

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.

Highline Hospice: Hospice is recruiting caring and compassionate people interested in supporting terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers provide patient support and companionship, caregiver respite, bereavement support or office help. Comprehensive training provided. Highline Hospice, 12844 Military Road S., Tukwila. 206-439-9095.

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

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

The Goods: 6-9:30 p.m., May 22-23, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Club Galaxy, 21-and-over. No cover. 253-939-7484, www.muckleshootcasino.com.

Federal Way Chorale spring concert: 8 p.m., June 6; 2:30 p.m., June 7, St.. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 5115 S. 312th, Federal Way. With a wide range of music styles, including Samuel Barber’s “Agnus Dei”, “Cloudburst” & “This Marriage” by Eric Whitacre and “The Creation – A Rock Cantata”, this choral collection has something for everyone. Tickets: $18 general, $15 student/senior, children 12 and under free. Tickets and information 253-250-3326 or www.fwchorale.com 

Theater

Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor: 7:30 p.m., May 29-30, June 5-6. Green River Community College Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Tickets: $9 general admission, $7 students and seniors. 253-833-9111, ext. 2400.

Theater Camp’s ‘Alladdin, Jr.’: July 6-26, presented by Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation. Sign your kids up for summer theater camp. Ages 7-14. Rehearsals are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with performances July 25, 26. For cost and more information, please call 253-931-3043 during regular business hours

Theater Camp’s ‘Once On This Island, Jr.’: Aug. 3-23, , presented by Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation. Sign your kids up for summer theater camp. Ages 7-14. Rehearsals are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with performances Aug. 22, 23. For cost and more information, please call 253-931-3043 during regular business hours

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. May 22: Chris Morton Trio (classic jazz trio, piano, base and drums); May 29: jazz vocalist Greta Matassa with the Milo Petersen trio; June 5: Soft jazz with the Ostgard Trio, starring Doug Ostgard on sax, Rachel Contorer on bass and Steve Allen on guitar; June 19: Classic jazz with the Mike Nelson Trio; June 26: Jazz reunion with friends, with Milo Petersen on guitar, Doug Ostgard on guitar and several surprise guests.

The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.

Comedy

Comedy at The Ave presents ‘Three Comics/One Night’: 7:30 p.m., June 12. Stand-up comedy at its best. Featuring Brad Upton and Kermet Apio (TBA emcee). Not recommended for audiences under 18 years of age. Tickets: $17 regular, $15 college student/senior. 253-931-3043, in person at 910 Ninth St. SE, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. auburnave@auburnwa.goiv

Dance

Evergreen City Ballet’s ‘Northwest Works’: 2, 7:30 p.m., May 30; 1:30 p.m., May 31. Evergreen City Ballet, Black Box Theatre , 710 2nd St., Renton, with choreographer James Canfield. artistic director, Nevada Dance Theatre. From the classical to contemporary, this diverse program featuring Northwest choreographers will enthrall newcomers and fascinate those already devoted to dance. Northwest Works will combine a varied range of music with an unforgettable mix of dance. 425-228-6800

Pi-R Squares Square Dance Club: 7:30-10:30 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Kent-Meridian Grange, 15422 S.E. 272nd St., Kent. fun-squaredancing@pi-r-squares.org or www.pi-r-squares.org.

Children’s Dance Theater: 253-887-8937, www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com

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.

Boots & Laces Square Dance classes: 6-8 p.m. Sundays. Timberlane Community Center, 29300 S.E. 267th St., Covington. 253-939-9120, 425-255-5894 or www.bootsandlaces.org.

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.

Tuesday Evening Dances: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Features music by Kings of Swing big band, Randy Litch, and Charlie and Evan Brown. Open to all ages. Cost: $4. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-856-5164.

Phils and Phillies Square Dance: 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of the month. Mainstream-level square dancing. Rounds, 7:30 p.m.; square dance, 8 p.m. Meridian Grange, 15422 S.E. 272nd St., Kent. 425-226-0311.

Renton Chinese Dance School: Group or individual lessons offered in Chinese dances and ballet. Call or e-mail for details. 425-638-3812 or mwoodtt@comcast.net.

Ring ’N Swing Square Dance: 1:15-3:15 p.m. Thursdays. Cost: $3. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-856-5164.

Solo Squares Square Dance and Round Dance Club: 7-9 p.m. the first and third Sundays of the month. Workshop offered at 6:30 p.m. Cedar Grange, 22531 S.E. 218th St., Maple Valley. 206-525-2189 or solosquares@hotmail.com.

Square Dance lessons: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Beginning lessons. Swing and ballroom also available. Cost: Free for first three lessons. Meridian Grange, 15422 Kent-Kangley Road, Kent. 253-735-3163, mehlhomes@aol.com or www.wagonwheelssquaredance.org.

Kent Tuesday Afternoon Dances: 1:15-2:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Free dances feature a variety of music styles with musicians Richard Dean, Randy Litch, and Evan and Charlie Brown. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-856-5164.

Renton Thursday Afternoon Dances: 1-3 p.m. Thursdays. Free dances for seniors, with music provided by Bill Bennett. Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N., Renton. 425-430-6729.

Readings

Open mic nights: 7 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Poetry, music, spoken word, comedy and magic are welcome. Sign-ins at 6:30 p.m. Maple Valley Creative Arts Center, 23220 Maple-Valley Highway S.E., Suite 15. www.maplevalleyarts.com.

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: Exhibits: Now-July 26, ‘Woodworks, Things of Use and Beauty’ – collection honors the skills of carving, joinery and cabinetry focusing on three cultural traditions: Coast Salish Native, European and Japanese. Events: noon-4 p.m., June 13, Family Day, The Wonders of Wood; 1-3 p.m., July 11, film screening, two short silent films featuring Northwest artists Bill Holm and Duane Pasco. 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.

Neely Mansion: 1-4 p.m., open house each Saturday until Sept. 29, 12303 Auburn-Black Diamond Road, Auburn, just east of the Highway 18 Auburn-Black Diamond Road exit. Tour gardens and historic Victorian Classic Revival house built by early Washington pioneers. Visit www.neelymansion.org for details.

Galleries

Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Admission: Free. Exhibits: now-May 29, artwork of Stephanie Atlee, Dennis Harrison and Ellen Witebsky. Reception: 5:30-7 p.m., May 14. Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. 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.

“Poetry on Posters” Striped Water Poets: Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Admission: Free. Pacific City Hall, 100 Third Ave. SE. Exhibit through May 29 features family friendly poems written by elementary school children and surrounding area poets. 253-735-1751