Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com.
Volunteer lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 10, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 9th St. SE. The City of Auburn honors volunteers from local service agencies. Theme: Auburn Volunteers, Our 12th Man.
25th annual Washington State Spring Fair: April 10-13, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 2-10 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Welcome in the spring with exhibits, food, free entertainment, music, gardening tips and tricks, Slamfest Demolition Derby and Monster Truck shows and favorite rides. Admission: Pre-fair price (available online through April 9), adults $7.50, students $5.50. Regular price, adults $10, students $8. For more information, visit www.thefair.com.
Conference on Horse Keeping and Climate Change, Managing the Uncertainty: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Way, Auburn. King Conservation District and Horses for Clean Water present the program. Keynote speakers: Dr. Gary Muscatello, DVM, University of Sydney, Australia; Chad Kruger, WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources; Dr. Nick Bond, state climatologist, University of Washington. Afternoon session offers participants tools to “future proof” their land and horses. Content on land management practices include new twists on pasture management, innovative approaches to water conservation on horse properties and more. To register, go online at KingCD.org, call 425-282-1949 or email signup@kingcd.org. Cost: $20 for horse owners/general public, $35 for agency participants, includes coffee and fruit at sign-in, catered lunch, vender display, tram tour of Emerald Downs horse facilities, plus a free ticket to the races redeemable any 2014 race day.
Teaching Equity Conference: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 26, Highline Community College, 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. Providing innovative strategies to narrow the opportunity gap by offering insights to support the recruitment and retention of teachers of color. Keynote speaker: 2013 National Teacher of the Year Jeff Charbonneau, of Zillah. Breakfast and lunch included in the registration fee of $35. Online registration deadline is April 17 at www.TeachingEquity.com.
Clean Sweep: 7:30 a.m. May 3, Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. This community-wide volunteer effort will focus on major clean-up and beautification efforts in different areas around the City. Volunteer groups will work on general clean-up, landscaping, weeding and other projects at various park sites, trails and other sites around Auburn. The morning agenda: • 7:30 a.m. – Check in at City Hall, breakfast prepared by Kiwanis Club of Auburn; • 8:15 a.m. – Welcome and project instructions; • 8:30 a.m. – ceremonial sweep along Main Street sidewalks; • 8:45 a.m. – Teams go to project locations. Volunteers are asked to bring tools based on their volunteer assignment (determined once registered), gardening or work gloves, and a broom for the ceremonial sweep along the Main Street sidewalks. Participants are encouraged to wear T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, or other clothing that identifies their group. For additional information, call Julie Krueger at 253-804-5042 or email jkrueger@auburnwa.gov.
Auburn’s Annual Youth Fishing Derby: 8:30 a.m.-noon, May 3, Mill Pond Park, 600 Oravetz Road. Youth ages 14 and under invited to participate in free derby. The pond will be stocked with trophy-size trout. City of Auburn, Auburn Sports & Marine and the Auburn SOF Chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers sponsor the event. For more information, contact Brian Petty at 253-804-5048 or bpetty@auburnwa.gov.
Auburn Art Walk and Wine Tasting: 5-9 p.m. May 9, downtown. Experience art, music, wine tasting. Presented by the Auburn Valley Creative Arts, City of Auburn, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, 4 Culture. Wine tasting tickets are available online at auburnartwalk.com, for $15, or $20 on the day of the event. Artists can join the event for $10. More information also available at www.facebook.com/events/222710111253176.
City of Algona Kids Fishing Derby: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 31, Matchett Park, 402 Warde St. For kids, ages 13 and under. A portable pond will be stocked with trout. Poles and bait will be provided. The event is free but ticket reservations are required beginning May 19 at City Hall. For more information, call 253-833-2897.
Benefits
Pillowcase Drive for Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital: Now through April 15. Help put a smile on the face of a child by bringing fun pillowcases to the Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 perimeter Road SW. Donors can use their imagination to sew, embroider or decorate pillows or simply buy them from the store. Nine-hundred children per month pick out their own pillowcase and it becomes a comfort item whether they are in chemotherapy, having surgery, exams or tests. For more information, call Christine Gifford at 253-876-7563.
Clothes 4 Kidz Clothing Drive: Now through April 25. Clothes 4 Kidz, a subcommittee of the Communities In School of Auburn, is collecting gently used clothing and new underwear and socks (youth sizes to extra large, adults sizes, extra small to extra large) for distribution through Auburn School District schools to children in need. Dropoff locations: • Rainier Middle School, 30620 116th Ave. SE; • VRFA Fire Station 31 (by Fred Meyer), 1101 D St. NE; • Terminal Park Elementary School, 1101 D St. SE; • Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, 910 Ninth St. SE; • Hazelwood Elementary School, 11815 SE 304th St.; • Lakeland Hills homeowners, 5801 Lakeland Hills Way SE; • Mt. Baker Middle School, 620 37th St. SE; • Valley Christian School, 1312 Second St. SE; • Ilalko Elementary School, 301 Oravetz Place SE; • City of Auburn Annex (second floor), 1 E. Main St.; • Auburn School District Transportation office, 615 15th St. SW; • Stor-More Self-Storage, 1802 A St. SE; • Auburn School District Administration Building, 915 Fourth St. NE. For more information, visit auburn.ciswa.org or email cisauburn@comcast.net
Rummage Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 3, 4; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 5, St. Matthew-San Mateo Episcopal Church, 123 L St. NE, Auburn.
The Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 5, on the first Saturday of every month, February to June, October to December, Auburn School District Transportation Yard, 615 15th St. SW. Featuring arts and crafts from local artists and business people. Free to the public. A $10 vendor fee supports the Auburn High School seniors scholarship fund. For more information, contact Janie Bartro at 253-227-7789, or visit www.busbarnbonanza.com.
31st annual Spring Sell-a-bration Luncheon: Noon, April 5, Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H St. NE, Auburn. Delta Rho Chapter No. 3834 of Epsilon SIgma Alpha, International hosts the event to benefit multiple sclerosis. Cost: $7 and an auction item. Over the past 30 years, the annual auction has raised more that $17,000.00 to benefit the local Auburn, Federal Eay and South King County patients and their families. For more information, contact Gretchen at 253-833-0410 or ghandorff@aol.com.
Auburn Valley Humane Society Winner’s Circle Gala: 6-9 p.m. April 5, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Gala includes buffet dinner, 50/50 raffle, live and silent auctions, entertainment, wine bottle ring toss. Tickets: $75. Purchase online at www.auburnvalleyhs.org or come to the shelter to buy. Help the shelter raise needed funds to care for lost and abandoned animals in Auburn. For more information, call at 253-249-7849 or visit www.auburnvalleyhs.org.
Rainier Christian School’s annual live auction and dinner: 6 p.m. April 5, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave N., Kent. Celebrating “50 Years of Investing in the RCS Story.” Silent and live auctions, dinner by Longhorn catering. Proceeds support Christian education in South King County. Purchase your tickets online at RainierCSD.org.
Des Moines Auxiliary of Seattle Children’s Hospital Fashion Show: Noon, April 17, Landmark on the Sound, 23660 Marine View Drive S., Des Moines. Benefit for the hospital’s uncompensated care fund. Doors prizes, raffle, lunch. Rottles hosts fashion show. Tickets are a $30 donation. Deadline to reserve tickets is April 3. For more information or to order tickets, please call 206-824-4746 or 206-878-1239.
Wild Child, 5K Adult Run and 1K Kids Dash: 9 a.m.-noon, April 26, Roegner Park, 601 Oravetz Road, Auburn. Providing hope and a new beginning for burned children and their families. A paved stroller/baby jogger/kid-friendly trail along the White River. Race-end snack provided along with sponsor giveaways and a free ride around the neighborhood on a fire truck. Raising money to support the Burned Children’s Recovery Foundation, letting no child walk alone. Registration: (includes T-shirt) $30 adults, $10 child (10 and younger). T-shirts guaranteed to those registering before April 13. Online registration at www.wildchildrun.com closes midnight April 23. Day of race: $40 adults, $15 child.
Chicken Teriyaki Dinner Spring Fundraiser: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 27, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. Chicken teriyaki dinner served cafeteria style or takeout. Bake sale features mochi, manju, pies, cookies, cakes and more. Cost: $12. For more information, visit www.wrbt.org.
Fourth annual Empty Bowls event: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S., Auburn. Local artists, businesses and restaurants come together to help Auburn’s hungry. A $15 suggested donation will get you a handcrafted pottery or wood bowl made by local artisans to keep and lunch provided by Auburn-area restaurants and schools. Proceeds benefit the Auburn Food Bank. For more information, contact the food bank at 253-833-8925 or www.theauburnfoodbank.org.
31st annual Scholarship Show: 8 p.m. May 17, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E St. NE. Featuring Thompson Square. Sponsored by the Auburn Rotary Club and KMPS 94.1. Proceeds benefit the Auburn Rotary Scholarship Fund. Tickets: $40 balcony, $50 mezzanine, $60 orchestra. To order, call 206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com.
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: For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.
Zen Shin Meditation Service: 9-10 a.m. Sundays, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. For more information, visit www.wrbt.org.
Mary Bridge Children’s Center for Childhood Safety: Car safety seat inspection on the first Wednesday of each month at MultiCare Auburn Urgent Care, 202 Cross St. SE, Auburn. Please call 253-403-1417 to schedule an appointment.
Auburn Alzheimer’s Association Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. first Tuesday of each month, Church of the Nazarene, 1225 29th St. SE, Room 15, Auburn. Caring for someone with memory loss? Group provides a place for caregivers to learn and gain support from others caring for a person with memory loss. Support groups also serve as an opportunity for participants to receive information on care management, available services, research and treatment options. Free. Contact group facilitator Val Brustad at 253-854-7658 for details.
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
Auburn Valley Humane Society: 6-8 p.m., fourth Wednesdays of the month; 10 a.m.-noon, fourth Saturdays of the month, AVHS shelter, 4910 A St. SE, Auburn. Volunteer orientation and trainings. Stop by the shelter to pick up a volunteer application or download one from www.auburnvalleyhs.org and bring it to the orientation. You may register to attend anyone of the sessions in the future by emailing slavigne@auburnvalleyhs.org. For more information, call 253-249-7849 or visit www.auburnvalleyhs.org.
Clubs, programs
Striped Water Poets: Meets every Tuesday, 7- 9 p.m., at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. A roundtable critique and welcoming of new poets.
Auburn Noon Lions: Meets Tuesdays, noon, 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.
Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. Guests are welcome. March meeting speaker schedule: • March 26, Dow Constantine- King County Executive. For more information, visit www.auburnrotary.org.
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 or visit www.toastmasters.org.
The Rainier Audubon Society: 7 p.m. April 21, Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 – 51st Ave. S. Featured presentation: Tanzania’s Wildlife by Dan Streiffert.
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.
Camps
‘See Ya Later’ Spring Break Baseball Camp: April 10-11, Diamond Sports Training Center, 13712 24th St. E., Sumner. Entry level camp for basic players (non-select players) ages 8-13. Steven Finch and Josh Evans of Diamond Sports Training Center will coach the camp, which focuses on basis skills – hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, catching, base running, game prep and game strategy. The camp is free, however, a suggested donation of $20 per child is requested. If the fee limits your child’s attendance, please mark scholarship on the registration form with no questions asked. The camp includes a T-shirt. Please bring any baseball gear that you have. Equipment also will be provided by Diamond Sports, if necessary. Tennis shoes are fine to wear at camp. No cleats. The camp is limited to 40 player spots. Register online at: www.seeyalater.org/syl-washington/baseball-camp. For more information, contact Brian Williams at brian.williams@seeyalater.org or 253-332-5144, or Wendy Buchanan at wendy@seeyalater.org or 253-951-6491.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. 253- 931-3018. Library events include:
NOTE
Temporary Library Closure: The Auburn Library will be closed the morning of Tuesday, April 22 for staff training. The library will open at 11:30 a.m.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. April 10, 17, 24. Ages 3 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome. Prepare your child for school by exploring the ABCs with stories, songs and movement.
Infant and Young Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. April 16, 23, 30. Ages newborn to 24 months, siblings welcome. Bring your babies and bounce along to stories, nursery rhymes and songs. A short playtime follows the program.
Afternoon Family ABC Story Time: 1:45 p.m. April 14, 21, 28. Ages 3 and older with caregiver. Explore the alphabet through books, music, movement and felt boards.
Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. March 27, April 10, 17. Ages 2 to 3 with adult, siblings welcome. Explore Early Literacy through stories, movement, music and flannel boards
Super Saturday Family Story Time: 11 a.m. March 29. All ages welcome with adult caregiver. Enjoy a fun weekend with books, felt boards, songs and movement.
Spanish Story Time: 6:30 p.m. March 27, April 3, 10, 17. Enjoy stories, songs and games in Spanish and English.
Story Time Extravaganza: 10:30 a.m. April 3. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Learn favorite rhymes, songs and finger plays.
Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m.-noon, April 7, 14, 21, 28. Newborn to age 5 with adult. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English.
Music for Kids From Around the World: 4 p.m. April 25. Presented by Si Limon with Eli Rosenblatt. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Swing, Reggae, Salsa, Samba and other rhythms from around the world bring stories about silly animals, love, friendship and freedom to life in his songs.
Celebrate Dia-Super Saturday Family Story Time: 11 a.m. April 26. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Celebrate El Dia (Diversity in Action) with a fun weekend Story Time of books, felt boards, songs and movement. Then stay for crafts and snacks.
TEENS
Study Zone: 5-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Teen Zone: 3:30 p.m. April 9, 16, 23, 30. Snack, get online, hangout, play video games, study or pick up a good book.
Strategic Gaming Club: 3:30 p.m. March 27, April 10, 24. Play Magic, The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons and other role playing games at the library.
Teen Lounge: 3-5 p.m. April 28. Enjoy movies and snacks, or come in to get your homework done or hang out. Movies rated G, PG and PG-13.
Budgeting for Dummies, Teen Edition: 3:30 p.m. April 3. Learn what it will really be like to live on your own after high school, with your own money, on a realistic budget.
Teen Writers’ Group: 3:30 p.m. April 4, 18. Share what you’ve been writing, improve your craft and have fun. Snacks will be served.
Middle School Book Club: 3 p.m. April 8. “Al Capone Does My Homework” by Gennifer Choldenko.
We Are Silent: 1-3 p.m. April 9. Take a stand for teens who can’t speak for themselves. Join the Auburn Library and the YMCA in an event focusing on the struggles with access to education that teens around the country and the world face.
SAT Strategies Workshop: 3:30 p.m. April 15. Learn how to ace the SAT with simple strategies from the experts at Sylvan Learning Center.
Teen Book Club: 4 p.m. April 15. “Red Necklace” by Sally Gardner
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) : 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. 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. • One-on-One Assistance, 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. April 8. • Microsoft PowerPoint, 1:30 p.m. April 9. • Introduction to Computers, 1:30 p.m. April 16. • Word Level 2, noon, April 26.
AARP Tax Help: 1:30-8 p.m. April 8. Free service is provided by trained AARP TaxAide volunteers for taxpayers of any age or income level. First appointment will be from approximately 1:30 p.m., with the last appointment taken at 7:30 p.m. Please call 253-931-3018 to schedule appointments..
Free In-Person Assistance, Washington Health Benefit Exchange: 2-5 p.m. April 7, 14, 21, 28. One-on-one assistance for those enrolling in the new Exchange (Washington Health Plan Finder). Available in English and Laotian.
Tablets 101: 1 p.m. March 28; 2 p.m. April 25. Learn how to use your new tablet. This class teaches the basics, how to turn off your device completely, wifi connection, security and app installation. All operating systems covered. Please bring your own device.
Start to Fitness, Basic Bike Maintenance: 2 p.m. March 29. Presented by Cascade Bicycle Club. Maintaining your bike is more important than ever to keep you riding smoothly and safely. It’s a great time to get up to speed on simple maintenance techniques that will keep your bike in tip top shape as you roll through winter. If you’re resolved to begin the New Year with a more active, healthy lifestyle, it’s easy to get started at your library. Throughout 2014, find ideas, inspiration and tips on simple ways to add more movement and healthy options to your life through the new adult series, Start to Fitness. www.kcls.org/fitness.
Start to Fitness, Bollywood Dance: 7 p.m. April 17. Presented by Dance with Bollywood Seattle. Bollywood Dance is an expressive dance style combining traditional storytelling and body movements. Learn a choreography that includes traditional mudras to tell the story of the song and Bollywood dance moves.
Start to Fitness, Walking in Balance: 2 p.m. April 5. How you take care of your feet can have a huge impact on your health. Join foot expert, Eric Sach, as he shares his knowledge of easy solutions now to avoid future problems later. He’ll share how to walk with better balance and have happier feet to keep you active and moving.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. April 22.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 11 a.m.-noon, April 12; 2-3 p.m. April 14, 18. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Genealogy Assistance: 1-3 p.m. April 5, 12, 16. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.
Auburn Library Book Club: 7 p.m. April 8. “The Girl in the Blue Beret” by Bobbie Ann Mason
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Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
NOTE
Temporary Library Closure: The Algona-Pacific Library will be closed the morning of Tuesday, April 22 for staff training. The library will open at noon.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. April 8, 15, 29. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. April 8, 15, 29. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Family Story Time: 10 a.m. April 18. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Super Saturday Family Story Time: 11 a.m. April 5. All ages welcome with adult.
Legos at the Library: 3:30 p.m. April 14. Ages 5 to 11, ages 7 and younger with adult. Have some fun building with LEGOs. Create around the monthly theme or build what you like. You bring the ideas and we will supply the Legos.
TEENS
Teen Zone: 3-5 p.m. March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24. For teens in middle and high school. Snack, get online, hang out, play video games, study or pick up a good book.
Study Zone: 4-6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. No Study Zone during spring break. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
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. • Introduction to Computers, 10 a.m. April 12. • Computer Class: Microsoft Word Level 1, 6:30 p.m. April 23. • One-On-One Assistance, 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m. April 28.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL): 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Presented by Green River Community College. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Friends of the Algona-Pacific Library Meeting: 1:30 p.m. April 9.
Algona-Pacific Page Turners Book Group: 7:30 p.m. April 16. “Never Let Me Go” by Kazuo Ishiguro
Start to Fitness: If you’re resolved to begin the New Year with a more active, healthy lifestyle, it’s easy to get started at your library. Throughout 2014, find ideas, inspiration and tips on simple ways to add more movement and healthy options to your life through the new adult series, Start to Fitness. www.kcls.org/fitness
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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
3No Networking: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. 3No Networking is a casual weekly get-together set aside for members of the business community to drop in and get to know each other. The mixer rotates among Auburn venues: • First Thursday of the month – Oddfellas Pub & Eatery, 102 W. Main St.; • second Thursday – Auburn Wine & Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE; • third Thursday – Station Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125; • fourth Thursday – Zola’s Café, 402 E. Main St. Suite 120. The series is made possible by a partnership between IPZ No. 15 Auburn, the City of Auburn Office of Economic Development, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and the Auburn Downtown Association. For more information, contact Doug Lein, IPZ administrator, at 253-804-3101.
Tax Workshop: 1-4 p.m. April 2, Washington State Department of Revenue, 2101 Fourth Ave., Suite 1400, Seattle. Free workshop for new, small business owners. Learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements. All receive a workbook and helpful reference guide to Department of Revenue rules and regulations. To register, visit www.dor.wa.gov or call 206-727-5300.
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.
Seniors
Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-3016 or www.auburnwa.gov. Senior activities include:
• Senior Coffee Hours with the Mayor and Councilmembers: 10-11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month.
• Lunch: Monday-Friday, Salad bar begins at 11:30, Main meal is served at noon. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and over, $6 for those younger than 60.
• Movie Screenings: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 50 cents suggested donation for refreshments.
• Monday Supper Club: 4:45-6 p.m. One Monday a month. Call 253-931-3016 for date and menu. Cost: $6 for all ages.
• Meals on Wheels: Senior services’ program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information, call the center at 253-931-3016.
PROGRAMS
Volunteer opportunities: The center’s meals-on-wheels and respite programs need help to provide services to seniors. Please call 253-288-7441 or 253-931-3016, if interested.
Auburn Respite: Nonprofit adult day care program serving the community needs volunteers to help its senior participants. The group meets weekly at the center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. The program also serves clients on the second and fourth Tuesday, from 10 to 3. The program allows caregivers to enjoy a worry-free day off while the participant enjoys socialization, companionship and lunch. For more information, contact program director Sheila Pankratz at 253-875-9163.
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. Located at 122 W. Main St. (entrance in back)
Auburn Dance Academy: Visit www.auburndanceacademy.com or call 253-833-1891 for program information. The academy is located at 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100.
Auburn Dance & Music Center: Visit www.auburndancecenter.com or call 253-833-6773 for program information. The center is located at 306 Auburn Ave.
Surrendered School of the Arts: Visit www.surrenderedschool.com or call 253-474-4881 for program information. Classes are on Tuesdays at Lifegate Auburn Foursquare Church, 307 E. Main St.
Museums
White River Valley Museum
Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and the first Thursday 6-8 p.m. Regular admission is $5 adults, $2 seniors and children. Children 2 years of age or younger are free. Free admission on the first Thursday and third Sunday of the month.
EXHIBITS
Alpine Photography of George L. Kinkade: Jan. 15-June 1. Breathtaking imagery of the Cascade Mountains as seen through the eyes of a pioneering photographic explorer.
Sole Obsession, 100 Years of Women’s Shoes from Kitten Heels to Power Pumps: • June 18-Nov. 9. Presenting a range of dressy footwear, spanning from 1910 to 2010, and reflects upon the dramatic changes experienced by the women who wore them. More than 100 pairs of shoes from regional museums and private collections on display with examples of women’s cocktail and party apparel from the museum’s collection.
SPECIAL EVENTS
For more information on upcoming programs and to register: www.wrvmuseum.org or call 253-288-7439.
All Girl Overnight: July 18. Girls age 7 -12 will love this fashion-Themed overnight event complete with a tour of the Sole Obsession exhibit, a behind the scenes look at the Museum’s fashion collection and a late night tea party. $30 per child, registration required.
Fashionable Feet Late Play Date: Aug. 7. A free drop-in program perfect for families with kids age 3-12. Explore the Sole Obsession exhibit and participate in themed crafts and activities. No registration required.
Peep Toes and Cosmos: Sept. 17. Spend a cocktail hour at the museum with Sole Obsession Curator Christine Palmer. 21 and up only/ $25 per person. Registration required.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free. 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. • “Colors of Life” open house, April 11. Guest curator Karen Whitworth.
