Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the website: www.auburntourism.com.
Fall Fest: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 19, Auburn Valley Y, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. A spook-tacular event filled with pumpkin decorating , carnival games, make-and-take crafts, healthy snacks, face painting inflatable. Complimentary pumpkins available for the first 100 participants. Bring your own pumpkin to decorate. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $5/family (members), $10/family (non-members). More information: 253-876-7556, www.auburnvalleyymca.org.
Auburn Wedding Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 21, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Free admission, free parking, free tote. Sponsored by Tents & Events Party Rentals, and Auburn Tourism Board. www.auburnwedding show.com.
Halloween Harvest Festival: 2-5 p.m. Oct. 27, Washington Elementary School, 20 E. St. NE, Auburn. Games, crafts, face painting, scary cookies and cauldrons of punch, costumes encouraged (toy weapons checked at door), downtown business trick or treating. Bring canned or boxed food to support the Auburn Food Bank. Free. Call 253-931-3043 for more information.
City of Algona S’mores N More: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 27, Matchett Park, 402 Warde St., Algona. Family event includes s’mores, storytelling by the campfire and treat bags. Call 253-833-2897 for more information.
Trunk or Treat: 6-8 p.m. Oct 31, Northwest Family Church, 3535 Auburn Way S. Grab your costume and bag for a free fun and kid-safe event. Kids go trunk to trunk receiving candy from decorated vehicles and costumed staff. Family photo area available. Kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. nwfamilychurch.com
America’s Family Pet Expo: Nov. 3-4, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Exhibitors, learning opportunities, contests and pet products. Dog events and dozens of dog breeds on display, an assortment of cats, colorful birds, reptiles, exotic fish and more. General admission: $12 adults; $10 seniors (60 and over); $6 juniors (6-12), active and retired military (with valid ID); children 5 and under free. General admission tickets can be purchased at a $2 discount online at www.petexpowa.org.
47th Veterans Day Parade: 11 a.m. Nov. 10, Main St., Auburn. One of the largest Veterans Day parades in the country. The parade pays special tribute to the American Veterans (AMVETS). The parade boasts almost 200 units and more than 5,500 parade participants, including more than 25 marching bands, military vehicles, veterans’ units, honor guards and more. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department at 253-931-3043 to volunteer with the event or receive an official event packet at www.auburnwa.gov.
26th Veterans Day Marching Band Competition: 1-10 p.m. Nov. 10, Auburn Memorial Stadium, Troy Field, 800 4th St. NE. Hosted by the Auburn High School Band and Choir Parents. More than 30 of the finest high school marching bands from Washington, Oregon and Idaho compete in parade and field show competition. Tickets for all-day admission: $15 adults; $10 students (ages 6-18); $10 seniors (62 and older); $10 military with active ID; $15 college students. Proceeds benefit the Auburn High School Band and Choir programs. For more information, visit auburnveteransday.webs.com/
A Victorian Country Christmas: Nov. 28-Dec. 2, Americraft ShowPlex, Pavilion, Expo Hall, 110 9th Ave. SW, Puyallup (enter at gold or blue gate). Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday. Admission: $10 adult; $8 senior (62 and older); $8 student (6-18) children 5 and under free. www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com
Benefits
Auburn Meadows community coat drive: Through Oct. 31. The coats can be new or gently used and will be dispersed by local charity organizations and schools for those in need. Donations can be dropped off at its senior living community, 945 22M St. NE, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. 253-333-0171.
Harvest Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 20, Canterbury House, 502 29th St. SE, Auburn. 10th annual bazaar benefiting New Hope Early Childhood Center. Homemade items, gifts for everyone, books, jewelry, baby items, kitchen items, yard items. For more information, email jmsbookkeeping@msn.com.
Fall Bazaar: 11 a.m. Oct. 21, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. Featuring for sale: sushi, chicken teriyaki, curry, udon. You may dine in or take out. There also will be a bake sale, farm produce and handicrafts.
Waddell & Reed’s Oktoberfest: 4-9 p.m. Oct. 25, Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St., Auburn. Benefit for ACAP Child & Family Services in association with Auburn Youth Resources. Silent auction, free beer/wine tasting and brats, live music, prizes. Please RSVP by Oct. 22. Space limited. 253-474-9555.
Women’s self-defense seminar: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 27, Karate Northwest, 2109 Auburn Way N., Suite D, Auburn. Black Tiger Tactical and Karate Northwest host. Proceeds benefit the Auburn Food Bank. All monies raised will be used to help women and children in abusive living environments. $30 per person. Space limited. Required: Appropriate training clothing, footwear, towel and bottle of water. To register, please email tyler@blacktigertactical.tv
Costumed Gala and Fundraiser: 6-11 p.m. Oct. 27, Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St., Auburn. Shake your “boo” thing at the White River Valley Museum’s annual costume ball and silent auction. Tickets $55. 21 and older, please. To purchase tickets and for more information, call 253-288-7439.
Faith
Mashujaa Day: 3 p.m., Oct. 20, 225 S. 288th St., Auburn. A prayer service dedicating Kenya to God to end violence and tribalism in that country.
Health
Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 20, GWTA, 1611 W. Valley Highway S., Auburn; 111 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 31, Van Siclen, Stocks & Firkins – Attorney at Law, 721 45th St. NE, Auburn; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Lakeland Hills Community, 1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E.; 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 6-7, Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road; 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 402 29th St. SE, Auburn; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Costco Wholesale, 1802 M St. NW, Auburn; noon-4 p.m. Nov. 27, Muckleshoot Casino, Team Member Breakroom, 2402 Auburn Way S. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.
Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 23, Mountainview High School, auxiliary gym, 28900 124th Ave. SE; 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Jefferson High School, little gym, 4248 S 288th St.; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 31, Auburn High School, The Pit, 800 4th St. NE; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. Nov. 1, Auburn City Hall, council chamber, 25 W. Main St.; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 10, SuperMall, bus by Burlington Coat Factory, 1101 Supermall Way. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.
Clubs
Striped Water Poets: Meet every Tuesday, 7- 9 p.m., at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. A roundtable critique and welcoming of new poets.
Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meet every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Rainbow Cafe, 112 E. Main St., Auburn. Learn the fine art of communication and public speaking in a friendly supportive atmosphere. Oct. 18 program: Auburn attorney Branka Vukshich will speak about debt relief and bankruptcy. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 253-735-1751.
Discover Girl Scouts: 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Algona Pacific Library, 255 Ellingson Road, Pacific; 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. Girls, kindergarten to the 12th grade, and their parents or guardians are invited to learn about Girl Scouting. Girl Scout staff and/or volunteers will be available to answer questions about membership, activities and how to get started. For more information, contact Kristina Droppers at 425-614-1126 or kdroppers@girlscoutsww.org. www.girlscoutsww.org
Programs, classes
Art Camp Overnight: 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Nov. 16-17, White River Valley Museum, White River Valley Museum. Program for kids age 7-12 that includes artistically themed activities to pair with the museum’s Small Works Big Presents, the Gift of Art exhibit.Kids also will participate in scavenger hunts, take a flashlight tour and watch a museum themed movie. Cost is $30 per first child, $25 per additional siblings. Please call 253-288-7439 to register or at wrvmuseum.org.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. 253- 931-3018. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Ready-Set-Read: If you are in elementary school, take the Reading Challenge. Read at least 20 minutes per day for 20 days within a month and choose a new paperback book at your community library. Forms are available online at www.kcls.org/parents/kidsandreading/rsr/ and at the library.
Monday Morning Story Time: 10:15 a.m., Oct. 22, 29. Ages 2 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome. Explore Early Literacy through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.
Wacky Wednesday Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Oct. 24, 31. Ages 3 to 6. Preschoolers will be hopping and celebrating stories, alphabet letters and creative activities in this half hour program.
Spanish Story Time: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 22, 29. Stories, rhymes, felt stories and more for the family.
Bouncing Baby Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Oct. 25. Ages newborn to 24 months. Bounce along to fun chants and music. A short play time follows.
Sleepy Story Time: 7 p.m., Oct. 18, 25. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime Story Time.
Early Literacy Parties in Spanish: 10 a.m., Fridays, through Nov. 16. Series of free workshops for Spanish-speaking families with children newborn to age 5 to learn about Early Literacy and how to prepare their children for kindergarten. www.kcls.org/fiestas.
Meet the Author: 2 p.m., Oct. 27. Peg Kehret’s middle-grade books have won 50 state young reader awards, including the Washington Sasquatch Award, which are voted on by students. “Abduction” was nominated for an Edgar Award by the Mystery Writers of America. Her memoir, “Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio”, won the PEN Center West Award in Children’s Literature, the Golden Kite Award from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and the Mark Twain Award. Her new memoir, “Animals Welcome: A Life of Reading, Writing and Rescue” is a fall 2012 selection of the Jr. Library Guild. Books will be available for sale by University Books and a book signing will follow. www.pegkehret.com
TEENS
Teen Zone: 3 p.m. Oct. 24, 31. For teens in middle school and high school. Hang out, study, play video games and pick up a good book … all in the same place.
Get a Job! Job Club for Teens & Young Adults: 4 p.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 16-Nov. 6. Get motivated and stay motivated to be successful in your job search! Each week, the job club will cover a featured topic by a professional career counselor. • Oct. 23: Resumes. What should your resume include? When and how do you use it? • Oct. 30: Interview Prep. So you’ve impress the employer enough to get an interview. We’ll help you be prepared, professional and relaxed. • Nov. 6: Follow-up. With any questions you have or topics you would like to discuss. Limited to the first 30 participants.
Meet the Author: Marissa Meyer: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Marissa Meyer is the author of “Cinder: Book One of the Lunar Chronicles”. Learn more about the Lunar Chronicles and how Marissa came up with the idea to make Cinderella a cyborg. You will have a chance to win a copy of Cinder and have it signed by Marissa.
Short and Scary Writing Contest: Submit your spookiest stories this month and win a ghastly good prize. Winners will be announced Nov. 12.
Read Three, Get One Free: Read three books, write three short thoughtful reviews and get a new paperback book free. Pick up an entry form at any KCLS library or online at www.kcls.org/read3. Sponsored by the KCLS Foundation.
ADULTS
Book a Librarian: Free 30-minute appointments to help you with your information needs. Please come to the library or call 253-931-3018 to make an appointment.
English as a Second Language (ESOL): 6-8:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 24. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Computer classes: Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018.
Drop In to Learn about eBooks: 5 p.m. Oct. 24. Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader or computer. Look at popular eReaders, OverDrive and Adobe Digital Editions software and ask questions.
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Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Spanish Story Times: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23, 30. Stories, rhymes, felt stories and more for the family.
Baby Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Oct. 24, 31. Newborn to 24 months with adult.
Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Oct. 23, 30. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Stories, rhymes, music and fun.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. Oct. 23, 30. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.
Ready-Set-Read: If you are in elementary school, take the Reading Challenge. Read at least 20 minutes per day for 20 days in one month and choose a new paperback book at your community library. Other Information: Forms are available online at www.kcls.org/parents/kidsandreading/rsr/ and at the library.
TEENS
Teen Zone: 3 p.m. Oct. 24, 31. Play video games, get online, do homework, hang out or read a book.
Algona-Pacific Teen Book Club: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Discuss the book of the month and share what you’ve been reading. New members are always welcome.
Day of the Dead: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Learn about Day of the Dead and celebrate by decorating your own sugar skull and creating a traditional altar. Limited to first 30 participants.
Read Three, Get One Free: Read three books, write three short thoughtful reviews and get a new paperback book free. Pick up an entry form at any KCLS library or online.
ADULTS
Book a Librarian: Free 30-minute appointments to help you with your information needs. Please come to the library or call 253-931-3554 to make an appointment.
Computer Class: Registration required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-833-3554.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 3 p.m. Oct. 29. Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader or computer. Look at popular eReaders, OverDrive and Adobe Digital Editions software and ask questions.
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Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Ready-Set-Read: If you are in elementary school, take the Reading Challenge. Read at least 20 minutes per day for 20 days within a month and choose a new paperback book at your community library. Forms are available online at www.kcls.org/parents/kidsandreading/rsr/ and at the library.
ADULTS, TEENS
Read Three, Get One Free: Read three books, write three short, thoughtful reviews and get a new paperback book free. Pick up an entry form at any KCLS library or online at www.kcls.org/read3. Sponsored by the KCLS Foundation.
Short and Scary Story Contest: Oct. 1-31. Submit your spookiest stories this month and win a ghastly good prize. First-place prize: $25 gift card to Amazon.com. Three runner-ups also will receive prizes. Winners will be announced Nov. 12.
COMPUTER CLASSES
Looking to sharpen your technology skills?: If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779.
Network
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 Partnership Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room (fourth floor), 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Register online through the chamber.
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, $5.75 for those younger than 60.
• Movie Screenings: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 50 cent 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.
• Hiking Group 50+: Do you like the outdoors? Are you looking to get some more exercise? Don’t like to hike alone? Then we have the group for you. The group hikes 3-5 times a month throughout the Puget Sound region. The hikes range from 3-7 miles and are from easy to moderate. Please call 253 931-3016 for more information.
Entertainment
Jazz series: 6-9 p.m. Saturdays, Auburn Wine and Caviar Co., 2402 A St. SE. Mark Lewis, a Northwest saxophonist and flute virtuoso, joins Auburn Wine and Caviar in presenting a weekly jazz series. Featured guest musicians: • Oct. 20: Dan Duval, vibes; Trent Leurquin, bass; Oct. 27: Milo Petersen, guitar. For more information, call 253-887-8530.
“Willy Wonka”: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 20, 26, 27; 2 p.m. Oct. 20, 26, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Roald Dahl’s scrumdidilyumptious musical is guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth. Tickets: $14, $12 (pre-sale only); $17, $15 at the door. Call Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. Order online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
ASO’s “Music Especially for You”: 2:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents familiar favorites and classical beauties, including Rossini, Mascagni, Bach, Strauss and Tchaikovsky. Free pre-concert lecture at 1:45 p.m. Reserved seats: $34 adults, $27 seniors, $10 students. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at auburnsymphony.org.
Wharton Duo Classical Concert: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Messiah Lutheran Church sanctuary, 410 H St. NE, Auburn. Featuring celebrated cellists Brian and Melinda Wharton in the recital, playing “Haydn’s D Major Cello Concerto” and other works. Accompanied by Brian Wharton’s students from his studio. Admission free. Donations will be accepted to support the scholarship fund of the Auburn Summer Music Camp.
Auburn Symphony Chamber Concert, “A Tribute to Youth”: 4-6 p.m. Nov. 18, St. Matthew Episcopal Church, 123 L St. NE, Auburn. Four outstanding young artists from the Seattle Youth Symphony join a quartet from the Auburn Symphony to perform Mendelssohn’s amazing Octet for Strings. Tickets: $17 adults; $10 students. To order, call 253-887-7777 or visit www.auburnsymphony.org
Auburn Symphony Chamber Concert, “ASO Musicians Get Jazzy”: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Lindbloom Center, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Auburn Symphony’s classical musicians team up with jazz vocalist, Kelly Eisenhour, for an evening of old favorites including George Gershwin and Cole Porter. Tickets: $17 adults; $10 students. To order, call 253-887-7777 or visit www.auburnsymphony.org
“Scrooge The Musical”: 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 15, 21; 3 p.m., Dec. 16, 22, Performing Arts Building, main campus, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Presented by Heavier Than Air Family Theater, Green River Community College’s resident community theater. Tickets: $10 per person. For more detail, visit www.heavierthanair.com.
Bronn and Katherine Journey Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 15, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Bronn and Katherine Journey and friends present a casually elegant evening featuring music celebrating the joy of the Christmas season. Enjoy the warmth of a special event that combines harp, humor and song.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra, “The Beauty of Brahms”: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19; 2:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Brahms’ “Symphony No. 3 in F”; Mozart’s “Horn Concerto No. 3” with soloist Rodger Burnett; Kodaly’s “Peacock Variations”. Free pre-concert lecture begins 45 minutes prior to performance. Tickets: $34 adults; $27 seniors (55 and older); $10 students. To order, call 253-887-7777 or visit www.auburnsymphony.org
Auburn Symphony Chamber Concert, “Romantic Organ Treats”: 4-6 p.m. Feb. 24, St. Matthew Episcopal Church, 123 L St. NE, Auburn. Joseph Adam, organist at St. James Cathedral, Seattle, joins Brittany Boulding, violin, and Brian Wharton, cello, in a concert showcasing the beautiful organ sounds found in the romantic Suite by organist and composer Joseph Rhineberger to the fireworks of Handel-Halvorsen’s Passacaglia. Tickets: $17 adults; $10 students. To order, call 253-887-7777 or visit www.auburnsymphony.org
Auburn Symphony Chamber Concert, “Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant”: 4-6 p.m. March 10, St. Matthew Episcopal Church, 123 L St. NE, Auburn. Seattle poet Jack Prelutsky, the first Children’s Poet Laureate of the U.S., narrates his award-winning book, “Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant,” accompanied by five musicians playing Lucas Richman’s original score. Tickets: $17 adults; $10 students. For tickets, call 253-887-7777 or visit www.auburnsymphony.org
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. Open to poets of every age and skill level. For more information, contact mcbreenpost@aol.com.
Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Open mic on the last Wednesday of the month. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.
Classic Kid’s Movies Series Package: 2 p.m. Saturdays, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. • Jan. 12: “An American Tail”; • Feb. 2: “Babe” ; March 2: “Hey There It’s Yogi Bear!” Series package: $10. Call Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. Order online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra, “Spotlight on the Auburn Symphony”: 7:30 p.m. April 27; 2:30 p.m. April 28, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. R. Strauss’ “Death and Transfiguration” and Stravinsky’s “The Right of Spring”. Free pre-concert lecture begins 45 minutes prior to performance. Tickets: $34 adults; $27 seniors (55 and older); $10 students. To order, call 253-887-7777 or visit www.auburnsymphony.org
Music
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra: Taylor Creek Church, 21110 244th Ave. SE, Maple Valley. MVYSO boasts a playing group for every level, from beginning strings to string ensemble. For more information, call 425-358-1640 or visit www.mvyso.org.
Rainier Youth Choirs: RYC has three leveled groups based on age and ability (grades 4 through college). Call 253-347-0180 to schedule an audition. For more information, visit www.rainieryouthchoirs.org.
Dance
Children’s Dance Theater Open House: Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for program information. New location at 122 W. Main St. (entrance in back)
Auburn Dance Academy: Visit www.auburndanceccademy.com or call 253-833-1891 for program information. The academy is located at 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100.
Museums
White River Valley Museum: Exhibit: “Stills in the Hills: Homebrewed Hooch in the Age of Prohibition” (Aug. 15-Nov. 4). Exploring the history of prohibition through a local and national lens via historic photographs and period artifacts. Museum located at 918 H St. SE, Auburn. Regular admission: $2 adults, $1 seniors and children. Admission is free on Wednesdays and the fourth Sunday of the month. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for tickets and event information.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: October exhibit: The artwork of talented watercolor students taking instruction through Jo Anne Iwasaki (www.watercolorsbyjosaki.com). The artwork on display ranges from the beginner to the expert and is a delightful range of the qualities of watercolor. Thirty artists showcase 40 works of art. Gallery is located at 25 W. Main St. Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
