Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com.
Auburn International Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 22, Auburn Sound Transit Plaza, 23 A St. SW. Featuring more than 40 vendors offering a variety of fresh locally grown farm-based foods, hand-crafted items, and concession stands that are restaurant-based but feature a home-cooked taste. The Auburn Valley Humane Society is available to answer questions the public may have concerning pet licenses and services. The market is coordinated by the City of Auburn. It includes free performances, guest chef demonstrations with farm-fresh ingredients, children’s activities, and classes on health, nutrition and gardening. Information: 253-266-2726, www.auburnfarmersmarket.org.
Auburn Days: Aug. 9-11, downtown area, Main Street. Event highlights: Aug. 9, Stampede 5K Fun Run & BBQ (7 p.m.); all-school class reunion (6 p.m.); community barbecue (6 p.m.); entertainment at City Hall Plaza on Main Street (5:30-11 p.m.); Aug. 10, Auburn Community Art Exhibition at City Hall; grand parade at noon; Auburn Avenue Theater, free matinee/double feature of “Them” (3 p.m.) and “American Graffiti” (5 p.m.); model boat and shipbuilders demonstrations; street dance under the stars with “The Fabulous Murphtones” (6:30-10 p.m.); Aug. 11, Good Ol’ Show & Shine Classic Car Show (9 a.m.-6 p.m.); Adventures in Literature – Poets on Parade Contest; Auburn Collection of Reflections Authors recognition. For a complete schedule and more information: visit www.auburndays.com.
Inaugural EmD3-ON-3: Aug. 10-11, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. At least 30 side-by-side halfcourts to be placed in the parking lot north of the grandstand, Open to teams and players of all ages and abilities. Cost per team: $120 with each team guaranteed at least three games. Information: www.emd3on3.com or www.facebook.com/emd3on3.
Auburn Family Community Picnic: Noon-5 p.m. Aug. 31, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE, Auburn. Sponsored by the Algona-Pacific Church of God, Into Community Events (ICE Ministries), Greater Love Ministries. Food and drinks, face painting, games and activities. Free to the public.
Golden anniversary: 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S, Auburn. Rainier Christian School celebrates 50 years. Banquet. More information will follow.
Benefits
Rummage Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 8, 9; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 10, St. Matthew/San Mateo Episcopal, 123 L St. NE, Auburn. Proceeds benefit the Scholarships for Youth at Episcopal Camp Houston and other programs.
1st annual Auburn Mountainview Golf Tournament: 1 p.m. Aug. 9, Druids Glen, 29925 207th Ave. SE, Kent. 18-hole event, banquet and raffle to follow. Sponsored by the Auburn Mountainview football, boys and girls basketball programs. Sponsors and donations welcome. Contact Terry Johnson at tjohnson@auburn.wednet.edu for more details.
Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Dinner: 5 p.m. Aug. 11, Holy Family Parrish Dining Hall, 505 17th St. SE, Auburn. Presented by the American Vietnamese Alliance. Free to Vietnam veterans and spouses. Community members are being asked to donate $10 per person. Email reservations to AmericanVietnameseAlliance@gmail.com.
Show & Shine, Charity Car Show: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Pacific City Park, 600 3rd Ave. SE, Pacific. Featuring hundreds of vintage automobiles from all over and 26 trophy categories. All proceeds go to Terry Home, a non-profit charity that provides housing for young adult survivors of traumatic brain injuries. Admission free. Live music, food, children’s activities, raffles, door prizes. Vendors, pinstripe bash, and the Judy Conway Memorial Poker Walk. Admission free. Vehicle registration $20 and begins at 8 a.m. and runs until 12:30 p.m. You can pre-register or register on site. Judging begins at 1 p.m. with a trophy presentation at 3 p.m. Goody bags and dash plaques to the first 250 cars. For more information, call Tim at 253-630-7657, Mary at 253-833-5554 or visit www.terryhomeinc.org.
Third annual ‘See Ya Later’ Tour Golf Tournament: 1:30 p.m. Aug. 23, Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE. Event includes 18 holes of golf, catered dinner, silent raffle. Registration and lunch at noon; shotgun start 1:30 p.m., dinner and silent raffle 6:30 p.m. Funds to help finance the SYL Foundation’s Seeds of Hope Families. Register online at seeyalater.org. For more information, call 253-332-5144 or email Brian.Williams@SeeYaLater.org.
Stuff the Bus Community in Schools Supply Drive: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 24, Fred Meyer parking lot, 801 Auburn Way. One-day school supply donation drive for Auburn students in need presented by Communities In Schools of Auburn. Bring your donation of any new school supply to fill up the school bus. Information: www.auburn.ciswa.org
WRVM Halloween Costume Ball and Silent Auction: 6-11 p.m. Oct. 19, Rainier Room, Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St., Auburn. Costume competition, live DJ, dancing. Proceeds benefit the White River Valley Museum and its education programs and those at Mary Olson Farm. To RSVP, call 253-288-7433. Information: www.wrvmuseum.org.
Faith
Luau Block Party: 1-5 p.m Sept. 7, WestHill Church, 29926 37th Ave. S., Auburn. Community event in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Bring the whole family to enjoy an afternoon of games, pony rides, inflatables and food such as Hawaiian-style Kalua pork. Free. For more information, contact Heidi Male at WestHillLuau@yahoo.com or www.westhillchurch.org.
Health
Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.
Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., Aug. 9, Multicare Auburn Medical Center, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St.; 8:30-10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 15, City Hall, Council Chamber, 25 W. Main St.For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.
Living Tobacco-free Weekly Free Support Group: 6 p.m. Wednesdays, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, second floor, Heart Care Center classroom, 202 N. Division St. Free one-hour weekly support group meeting open to adults and teens wanting to quit tobacco, newly quit, struggling with relapse or helping a friend quit tobacco. For more information, contact Heidi Henson at 253-223-7538 or hhenson@seattleymca.org.
Southeast King County Parkinson’s Disease support group: Meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m., St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. SE, Covington. Group’s monthly lunches are on the first Tuesday of the month at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. For more information, contact Stephanie Lawson at 206-579-5206.
Gamblers Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call toll free the Gamblers Anonymous Hotline 1-855-222-5542. Visit www.gawashington.org or www.gamblersanonymous.org for additional information.
Volunteers
Soos Creek Botanical Garden: Soos Creek Botanical Garden, 29308 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn. If you love plants, gardens and gardening, the 22-acre garden wants you. Volunteers are asked to dedicate 3-10 hours a week in either garden maintenance, docent tours or marketing. Volunteers need not be master gardeners. Soos Creek Botanical Garden is a nonprofit organization. Information: 253-639-0949, www.SoosCreekBotanicalGarden.org
Clubs
Striped Water Poets: Meets every Tuesday, 7- 9 p.m., at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. A roundtable critique and welcoming of new poets.
Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets Wednesdays, noon, in the banquet room at the Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE. Guests are welcome. Auburn Rotary is a member of Rotary International, a worldwide service organization.
Auburn Noon Lions: Meets Tuesdays, noon, at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec Department, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. Meets at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Rainbow Cafe, 112 E. Main St.
Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meets every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 108 S. Division, Suite B. Learn the fine art of communication and public speaking in a friendly supportive atmosphere. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 253-735-1751.
Auburn Green River Valley Prospecting Club: Meets 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, The River Estates Community Center, 3611 I St. NE, Auburn. Club promotes recreational prospecting, camaraderie and education with members, local organizations and youth groups throughout the Puget Sound Region. Affiliated chapter of The Gold Prospectors Association of America. Offers places for individuals and families to go to prospect, local support, free information services. Membership is free and open to anyone who is interested in prospecting for gold or other precious minerals, metal detecting or rock hounding. For more information, call 253 833-2255 or visit pnwgpaa.com/Washington/Auburn/Calendar.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. 253- 931-3018. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Monday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Aug. 12. Ages 2 to 7 with adult.
Wednesday Infant Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Aug. 14. Ages newborn to 24 months with adult.
Thursday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Aug. 8, 15. Ages 2 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome. Dig into Reading and explore Early Literacy through stories, movement, music and flannel boards.
Spanish Story Times: 10:30 a.m. Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31. All young children welcome with adult.
Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Newborn to age 5 with caregiver. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing.
Summer Study Zone: 2 p.m. Aug. 13, 20. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Bricks and More Fun: 1:30 p.m. Aug. 14, 21, 28. Ages 5 to 12 with adult. Come play with Legos, try a themed activity and bring your friends for constructive fun in the library.
Charlie Williams, the Noiseguy: 2 p.m. Aug. 27. Say goodbye to Summer Reading in a fun, noisy show when he demonstrates various noises, and teaches you how to make sound effects yourself.
Summer Reading Program: Get reading, earn prizes and enjoy fun programs. Ask at the library for details.
TEENS
Teen Zone, Summer Edition: 3:30 p.m. Aug. 14, 21, 28. Snack, hang out, study, play video games and pick up a good book.
Study Zone, Summer Edition: 2-4 p.m. Aug. 13, 20. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Monday Afternoon Movie: 3 p.m. Aug. 26. Enjoy movies and popcorn at the library. See a different movie the last Monday of the month.
Teen Writers’ Group: 3:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 16. Meet other teen authors, share what you’ve been writing, improve your craft and have fun. Snacks will be served.
Creative Cat: 3 p.m. Aug. 19. For teen in or entering middle school and high school. For fans of Star Wars, Harry Potter, Chess, LARP, and much more. Learn how to make stop animation, puppets, play life size chess, and other creative activities. You decide what you want to do and make it happen.
Teen Book Swap: 1 p.m. Aug. 8. Trade in your gently used books for new book to take home to keep.
Have You Been Hexed?: 1 p.m. Aug. 12. Join author and professional fortune teller Alexandra Chauran as she discusses superstitions from around the world. Ask questions and have your fortune told. You will have a chance to win a free copy of Alexandra’s new book, “Have you Been Hexed? Recognizing and Breaking Curses”.
Teen Book Club: 4 p.m. Aug. 20. “When You Reach Me” by Marcus Zusak.
Beneath the Surface: Teen Summer Reading Program. Visit www.kcls.org/teens/summer/ or ask at the library for details.
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 (ESL) : 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m. Aug. 10, 21. 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 Excel Level 2, 10 a.m. Aug. 10; • Introduction to Computers, noon Aug. 12; • Microsoft Publisher, 10 a.m. Aug. 21; • Word Level 2, 2 p.m. Aug. 28; • One-on-One Computer Assistance, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Aug. 31.
Auburn Library Book Club: 7 p.m. Aug. 8. “Wild: From Lost to Found” by Cheryl Strayed.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. Aug. 27.
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Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Aug. 13. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. Aug. 13. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Spanish Story Times: 10:30 a.m. Aug. 14, 21, 28. All young children welcome with adult.
Family Story Time: 10 a.m. Aug. 30. All ages welcome, ages 6 and under with adult. Enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement. Held at the Pacific Community Center, 305 Milwaukee Ave., Pacific.
Summer Reading Program: Get reading, earn prizes and enjoy fun programs. Ask at the library for details.
TEENS
Teen Zone: 3 p.m. Aug. 14, 21, 28. Stop in to play Xbox, PlayStation and Wii games, get online, do homework, hang out or read a book.
Study Zone: 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through June 5. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Pottery Workshop: 3 p.m. Aug. 22. Create and glaze your own pottery pieces. Limited to the first 12 participants.
Beneath the Surface: Teen Summer Reading Program. Visit www.kcls.org/teens/summer/ or ask at the library for details.
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. • Internet Level 1, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14; • Internet Level 2, noon, Aug. 26.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL): 5:25 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Presented by Green River Community College. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 3 p.m. Aug. 19. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers. There is not specific title this month. Instead, discuss titles of books that we have enjoyed reading recently. New members welcome.
A Place at the Table: KCLS invites everyone to find A Place at the Table. We’ll toss around fresh ideas about food, cooking, nutrition and growing and using locally produced food. In addition to offering new food ideas, preparation and planning skills, and handy online classes, videos and resources, the series will help everyone create a nourishing table by accepting non-perishable food donations, to be distributed to local King County food banks. www.kcls.org/cooks
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Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
Looking to sharpen your technology skills?: If you’re interested in attending a computer class, please call 253-931-6779.
Network
3 No Networking: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays. The Urban Center for Innovative Partnerships (IPZ No. 15 Auburn) offers weekly social opportunities designed to cultivate interaction and networking opportunities for Auburn businesses and organizations. Sessions rotate among four Auburn establishments: • Aug. 8 – Auburn Wine and Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE; • Aug. 15 – The Station Bistro, 110 2nd St. SW, Auburn; • Aug. 22 – Zola’s Café, 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. 3 No Networking is made possible by a partnership between IPZ No. 15 Auburn, the City of Auburn Office of Economic Development, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and the Auburn Downtown Association. For more information, contact Doug Lein, IPZ administrator, at 253-804-3101.
Auburn Area Chamber “Connecting for Success” 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.
Reunions
Kent-Meridian Class of 1973: 7 p.m. Aug. 17, Emerald Queen Casino Showroom, 2024 E. 29th St., Tacoma,. Celebration includes dinner buffet with cash bar. Grads and family are invited to kick off the day with a 10 a.m. tour of the high school as it is today. For more information, call 253-315-5277 or go to www. reunionsunlimited.com.
Seniors
Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-3016 or www.auburnwa.gov. Senior activities include:
• Senior Coffee Hours with the Mayor and Councilmembers: 10-11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month.
• Lunch: Monday-Friday, Salad bar begins at 11:30, Main meal is served at noon. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and over, $6 for those younger than 60.
• Movie Screenings: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 50 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.
AAA Driver Improvement Program: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 24, Wesley Homes Lea Hill, 32049 109th Place SE, Auburn. Refresher course on defensive driving skills. The course gives practical guidance for traffic accident prevention and enhances driver safety and confidence. Course completion qualifies drivers 55 years of age and older for automobile insurance premium discounts. American Driving Services operates the program. Cost $16 per person. Pre-registration is required. For enrollment information, call 206-243-3564.
Entertainment
AUBURN AVENUE THEATER
Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Auburn Days Free Film Event and Book Swap: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 10. Two films, with a series of newsreels in between, will be shown. Films: 3-4:30 p.m., “Them”, (black and white, 1954); 5-7 p.m., “American Graffiti”, (1973). The air-conditioned theatre has been designated an official cooling station for Auburn Days. Free bottled water, pop, and snacks available at the concession window. Film program is part of Auburn Days presented by Adventure Books of Seattle. Free admission. A large number of books will be set out on tables in the lobby for the book swap. Bring one book, or bring a dozen and swap them out for ones you actually want. The book swap runs throughout Saturday and Sunday. For more details, contact Robert Blevins at 253-929-6259 or adventurebooksofseattle@gmail.com. Info: www.adventurebooksofseattle.com.
KIDS SUMMERSTAGE SERIES
The Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department presents its eight-week-long program at Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE, on Wednesdays at noon. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov/events. Mixing free entertainment and park activities for kids and adults, the event features kid-friendly artists presenting afternoon concerts, as follows:
• Aug. 14: Rolie Polie Guacamole – Auburn is lucky to be on this Brooklyn New York group’s summer tour. The show is full of engaging and entertaining tunes for the whole family to enjoy;
• Aug. 21: Sing Along Fun with Nancy Stewart – Enjoy the energetic, witty music of award-winning singer-songwriter Nancy Stewart;
• Aug. 28: Johnny Bregar – Rootsy, jazzy and bluesy tunes that are simple and catchy that kids and adults alike will enjoy.
Note: The City has added an ArtRageous hands-on art activity to the July 31, Aug. 14 and Aug. 21 events. Participants will learn various art techniques from professional artists. Some craft projects will be offered as take-home projects, others will be a collaborative project, such as making a salmon coastal print with artist Amaranta Ibara. These free art activities will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SOUNDBITES CONCERT SERIES
City of Auburn outdoor performing art music series, a five-week series featuring a lively and eclectic musical mix. The series is supported by the Auburn Downtown Association. Performances are noon Thursdays. For more information, call the Parks, Arts & Recreation Department at 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov/events.
• Aug. 8: Wally and the Beavs (‘50s, ‘60s Rock & Roll)
ELSEWHERE
ASO’s Sunsets at the Mary Olson Farm: 7 p.m. Aug. 15. Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road, Auburn. Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s new outdoor summer chamber series. Program: White River Valley Historical Museum docents will give tours of the farm, including the fully restored house and barn beginning at 6 p.m. Wine will be available for purchase, and a shuttle transporting people to and from the parking lot will run one-half hour before concert start time and one-half hour after the concerts end. Concerts are festival seating, so blankets, baskets of food and low chairs are encouraged. Tickets, $17 adults, $10 students; festival Seating. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at auburnsymphony.org.
Summer Sounds & Cinema Series: Family-friendly outdoor entertainment, blockbuster movies, presented by the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. Lineup: • 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. The Rae Solomon Band performs. The featured film is “Puss in Boots” (PG). Auburn’s King Solomon Lodge will provide free child ID kits at both evenings. Food concessions, operated by the Auburn Youth Council, will be available at the events for a nominal fee. Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Additional summer event information can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/events. For more information, please contact the Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043.
“Living Together”: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 8-10 and Aug. 15-17, Auburn Mountainview Theater, 28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. The Paul Fouhy-directed Auburn Mountainview Alumni Theater Company presents Alan Ayckbourn’s “Living Together” – part of the British playwright’s explosively hilarious trilogy, “The Norman Conquests.” Proceeds from ticket sales support the school’s drama students scholarship fund. Tickets $10.
Jazz series:: 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, Auburn Wine and Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE, Auburn. Saxophone and flute master Mark Lewis performs each week with a different featured guest musician – or two – from around the region. No cover. Featured guest musician schedule: • Aug. 10: Cool Jazz Trio featuring Lewis on sax and flute, Richard Person on trumpet and Steve Luceno on bass. For more information, call 253-887-8530.
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.
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.auburndanceacademy.com or call 253-833-1891 for program information. The academy is located at 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100.
Museums
White River Valley 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.
EXHIBITS
Grease Was the Word: Aug. 14-Nov. 10. Looking at the quickly changing world of teenagers and their cars in 1950s and ‘60s America. Like every generation of youth, these teens challenged the social norms of their parents, but they had an additional tool at their disposal: the easily available automobile.
MARY OLSON FARM PROGRAMS
Located at 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information.
Farm open hours: Noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays (through Aug. 24-25). Bring the whole family to see the beautiful landscape, meet animals and tour the fully restored farmhouse. Admission is free.
Living History Day: 1-4 p.m. Aug. 17, Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn. Explore turn of the century farm life with artisan, craft and farming demonstrations throughout the day. Free. No registration required.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
Auburn Valley Creative Arts Gallery: 108 S. Division St., Auburn. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m., Saturday. www.facebook.com/auburnvalleycreativearts. AVCA monthly meetings: 7 p.m., second Tuesday of each month. Board meetings are at 5:45 p.m. Open to anyone wishing to volunteer and help steer AVCA to future goals.
