Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com.
Harvest Party: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, Faith and Victory Church, 1601 West Valley Highway N., Auburn. As an alternative to Halloween, organizers have created a safe and church-minded environment for kids. Children in costume can enjoy carnival-style games and candy. faithandvictory.com/cpt_events/harvest-party/
America’s Largest Antique & Collectible Show: Nov. 9-10, Washington State Fair Events Center, Sleep County ShowPlex (enter at Blue Gate), 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: adults $6; children (12–17) $3; under 12 are free. 503-282-0877, info@plamerwirfs.com, www.christinepalmer.net
33rd Northwest Carvers Association Juried Show & Sale: Nov. 9-10, Washington State Fair Events Center, restaurant building (enter at Red Gate), 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: adults $7; children under 12 free. 253-566-2251 or 253-833-4626, dthompson@nventure.com, www.woodcarvers.org
Great Train Expo: Nov. 16-17, Washington State Fair Events Center, Sleep County ShowPlex (enter at Blue Gate), 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. Admission: TBD. 630-608-4988, Email: staff@trainexpoinc, www.greattrainexpo.com
Veterans honored
Remembrance Ceremony and Lighting of the Flame: 9:45-10:15 a.m. Nov. 9, Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E St. NE. Wreath placement, rifle salute, prayers and taps encompass the ceremony.
48th Veterans Day Parade: 11 a.m. Nov. 9, Main St., Auburn. One of the largest Veterans Day parades in the country. The parade pays special tribute to Paralyzed Veterans of America.. The parade features nearly 200 units and over 5,500 parade participants, including over 25 high school marching bands, military vehicles, veterans’ units, honor guards and more. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043 to volunteer with the event or receive an official event packet at www.auburnwa.gov.
27th Veterans Day Marching Band Competition: 1-9:30 p.m. Nov. 9, 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 the Northwest compete in parade and field show competition. Tickets for all-day admission: $15 adults; $10 students (ages 6-18); $12 seniors (62 and older); $12 military with active ID. Proceeds benefit the Auburn High School Band and Choir programs. For more information, visit auburnveteransday.webs.com/.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Vietnam Veterans Traveling Wall: Open Nov. 8-11, 24 hours a day, Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E St. NE. Memorial pays tribute to the men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Half-scale replica of the Washington, D.C.-based Vietnam Memorial Wall contains the 58,249 names of those killed or missing in action from the conflict.
Auburn American Legion Post No. 78 Breakfast: 7-9:30 a.m. Nov. 9, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. Co-sponsored by the American Legion Post No. 78 and the City of Auburn. The breakfast is $6/person and includes pancakes, eggs, ham and juice or coffee. Please make check payable and return to: American Legion Post #78, PO BOX 668, Auburn, WA 98071. For additional information, please call Roger Olsen at 253-939-5789.
Static Display & Exhibit Showcase: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 9, Division Street Southeast. Information booths and static displays. View military equipment and vehicles.
Curb Competition: 10-10:45 a.m. Nov. 9, along the parade route between Auburn Ave/A Street SE and E Street NE. For organizations, clubs and individuals who do not fit the requirements to participate in the parade. Judges will present awards in three categories: Best Curb Appeal, Most Patriotic and Best Salute to Veterans.
Auburn Noon Lions Veterans Day Luncheon: 1:30-3 p.m. Nov. 9, Rainier Room, second floor, Truitt Building,102 W. Main St., Auburn. Co-sponsored by the Auburn Noon Lions Club and the City of Auburn. Lunch reservations are $15/person and includes pork spare ribs, barbecue chicken, barbecue beans, potato salad, cole slaw, rolls and beverages. The lunch program honors veterans, with special recognition given to the Paralyzed Veterans of America. The Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee’s Outstanding Veterans will be honored at the lunch, along with other special presentations. For additional information or to reserve seats by phone, call 253-931-3043.
Auburn Avenue Theater Activities: The Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Programs are free and open to the public. • 7 p.m. Nov. 4 and 2 p.m. Nov. 8 – Screening of the movie, ‘High Ground’ . • 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and 2 p.m. Nov. 10 – USS Indianapolis presentation with special guest, survivor John Woolston.
ELSEWHERE
Veterans Day Remembrance: 11 a.m. Nov. 11, Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St. Kent. Keynote Speaker is Rear Admiral Bette Bolivar, U.S. Navy Commander of Navy Region Northwest. Also speaking is Congressman Dave Reichert (R-Auburn), 8th District. The U.S. Navy Band conducted by Chief Petty Officer Nate Bissell, performs. It marks the first time a military band will be playing at the cemetery. The Allrego Women’s Ensemble led by Kathy Lundberg also will perform. Parking at the cemetery is limited. More parking available at Tahoma High School.
Benefits
Trunk-or-Treat: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, Northwest Family Church, 3535 Auburn Way S., Kent. Family-friendly Halloween event, where costumed kids take their treat bags and collect candy at car trunks that volunteers decorate creatively. It is a safe environment where kids can have fun, wear costumes, play games and get candy. Free. For more information, contact Chelie Rodriguez at 253-833-8252 or chelier@nwfamilychurch.com, or www.nwfamilychurch.com.
Auburn High School Tailgater: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 1, Auburn High School, 800 Fourth St. NE. Come support the Auburn Food Bank and the Auburn Trojans by bringing canned foods.
Auburn business food drive: Nov. 1-20. The Auburn Food Bank will deliver collection barrels to these participating businesses Nov. 1: Kelly’s Personal Touch Salon; Salon Ra Lada; NorthStar Driving School; Spectrum Sign Co.; Akea Karate; Team Synergy Real Estate; Beauty Blvd.; Robin’s Barber Shop; Girl Diver; Molen Orthodontics; Sunrise Dental; Auburn Downtown Association; Rottles; Zola’s; Kid Savvy; Agrishop/ACE; RL Dog Days Inn; Sunbreak Cafe; Timberland Bank; Soul Embrace; Magical Garden. The drive raised 1,004 pounds of food last year. Organizers hope to double that total this year. For more information contact Kelly at 253-709-0000.
The Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 2. Held 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.
Thanksgiving Day Sampler: 9-11 a.m. Nov. 28, Gymnasium at Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. Corestar Pilates – in conjunction with the City of Auburn – presents fifth annual exercise program and nonperishable food drive. Proceeds benefit the Auburn Food Bank. Ruth Stover, owner and operator of Corestar Pilates, joins fellow instructors Lisa Nihem, Erin Finney and Angie Waterman in donating their time on Thanksgiving Day. The program includes separate 30-minute sessions in yoga (9-9:30), barefoot fusion (9:30-10), Pilates (10-10:30) and Zumba (10:30-11). Participants can stay for one or all four sessions. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Some mats will be provided. Participants are asked to make a $10 donation and bring nonperishable food. For more information and to preregister, contact Stover at 206-914-0112, or info@corestarpilates.com, or visit www.corestarpilates.com.
Athens Pizza & Pasta’s second annual Free Thanksgiving Day Feed: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 28, Athens Pizza & Pasta, 959 E. Main St., Auburn. Athens Pizza and Barbers Against Hunger team up to offer a free feast for the community. Donations accepted. 253-939-7444.
Faith
Veterans Day Chapel: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 8, Rainier Christian High School, 19830 SE 328th Place, Auburn. Free. To show appreciation for nation’s veterans. If you or someone you love is a veteran, please attend. Veterans receive a free lunch served at noon. Please RSVP by Oct. 31 to rchs@rainiercsd.org. For more information, call 253-735-1413.
Programs
AAA Driver Improvement Program: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 9, Wesley Homes Lea Hill, 32049 109th Place SE, Auburn. Defensive driving course gives practical guidance for traffic accident prevention and enhances driver safety and confidence. Course completion qualifies drivers 55 years of age and over for automobile insurance premium discounts. Cost is $16.00 per person. Pre-registration is required. For enrollment information, call 206-243-3564.
2014 Auburn Relay for Life Team Captain Kickoff Event: 6-7 p.m. Nov. 14, William C. Warren Building, 405 E St., Auburn. 2013 and 2014 team captains and team members are encouraged to join. Group will discuss the 2014 event, goals, member recruitment ideas, fundraising ideas and the best way of communicating. http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY14GW?pg=entry&fr_id=57061
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.
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, VRFA Community Room, 1101 D St. NE, 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
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. 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.
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
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.
Toddler ABC Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Nov. 4, 18. Ages 2 to 3 with adult, siblings welcome. Explore the alphabet through shorter stories, movement, music and flannel boards.
Preschool ABC Story Time: 11 a.m. Nov. 4, 18. 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. Nov. 6, 20. 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.
Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Nov. 7, 14, 21. Ages 2 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome. Dig into Reading and explore Early Literacy through stories, movement, music and flannel boards.
Hallo-Weee!: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Boo! Wear your costume for a brief not-too-scary Halloween Story Time followed by a parade and treats in the library.
Caspar Babypants, Baby Beatles Concert: 10:30 a.m. Nov. 13. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Join this popular children’s performer for a tribute to the Beatles. This concert for preschool children and their parents also includes a mixture of folk songs and nursery rhymes mixed with original songs.
Bricks and More Fun Bash: 1:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Ages 5 to 12 with adult. Bring your friends for an afternoon of open play Legos on an early release day from school.
TEENS
Study Zone: 5-7 p.m. Nov. 4, 6, 7, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25; 3-5 p.m. Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Teen Zone: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27. Snack, hang out, study, play video games and pick up a good book.
Monday Afternoon Movie: 3 p.m. Oct. 28, Nov. 25. Enjoy movies and popcorn at the library. See a different movie the last Monday of the month.
Day of the Dead, Facepainting: 3 p.m. Oct. 31. Celebrate Day of the Dead with calavera/skull face painting, crafts and snacks while learning about the holiday. Limited to the first 14 participants.
Teen Writers’ Group: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 1, 15. Meet other teen authors, share what you’ve been writing, improve your craft and have fun.
NaNoWriMo Write-In: 1-3 p.m. Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24. November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Come to the library and use the meeting room to write your novel. Bring a pen and paper or laptop and make yourself comfortable.
Dr. Who Fan Party: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Celebrate all things Dr. Who with games, crafts, episodes and snacks. Dr. Who themed door prizes too.
Credit 101, Building Credit: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Join BECU’s Ruth Ridgeway to learn about credit report, scores, the benefits of having good credit and ten keys to effective credit building.
Teen Book Club: 4 p.m. Nov. 19. “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card.
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.
Genealogy Assistance: 1-3 p.m. Nov. 2, 6, 9, 20. 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. • One-on-One Assistance: 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6; 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18. • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 10 a.m. Nov. 9. • Introduction to Pinterest: 10 a.m. Nov. 13. • Internet Level 1: 1 p.m. Nov. 20. • Introduction to Computers: Noon, Nov. 22. • Microsoft PowerPoint: 10 a.m. Nov. 23.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 7-8 p.m. Nov. 14; 3-4 p.m. Nov. 17; 2-3 p.m. Nov. 20. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Sylvan Seminar, Reading and Your Young Child: 7 p.m. Nov. 12. The objective of this presentation is for each parent to understand how important he/she is in the reading development of every child in his/her life. Please register.
Sylvan Seminar, Survival Tips for School Success: 7 p.m. Nov. 21. School success can be defined in many ways. Children are constantly trying to measure up to our definition of success, when the definition that really counts is their own. Sylvan will provide tools to use with your child to identify and achieve success. Please register.
STARS Workshop, We Need to Talk-Handling Difficult Conversations: 6 p.m. Nov. 14. Presented by Kathy Slattengren, M.Ed., Priceless Parenting. When emotions are high, opinions differ and the stakes are important – it’s challenging to hold a constructive discussion. Explore ideas for communicating more clearly, discover ways to find mutually acceptable decisions and learn to create a safe environment allowing all participants to express their concerns. Please register.
Auburn Library Book Club: 7 p.m. Nov. 14. “In the Kingdom of Men” by Kim Barnes.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. Nov. 26.
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Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Nov. 19. 26. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Stories, rhymes, music and fun.
Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. Nov. 19, 26. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.
Spanish Story Times: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Early Literacy Parties in Spanish: 10:30 a.m. , Nov. 2, 9, 16. Series of free workshops for Spanish speaking families to learn about Early Literacy and how to prepare their children for Kindergarten.
Family Story Times: 10 a.m. Nov. 22. Held at the Pacific Community Center, 305 Milwaukee Avenue, Pacific. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Hallo-wee, A Halloween Celebration for Lil’ Punkins: 2 p.m. Oct. 31. Ages 2 to 5 with adult. Bring your young child for storytelling that is rib-tickling and not-too-spooky to celebrate Halloween. Wear your costume and join the parade following the stories.
TEENS
Study Zone: 6-8 p.m. Nov. 4, 18, 25; 4-6 p.m. Nov. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21. 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. • Microsoft Word Level 1: noon, Nov. 8. • One-On-One Assistance: 2 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Nov 19.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL): 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. No class on Nov. 28. Presented by Green River Community College. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20. “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 1 p.m. Nov. 25. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Affordable Healthcare Signup: 3-7 p.m. Nov. 6. Presented by Public Health-Seattle & King County. One-on-one assistance for those enrolling in the new Exchange (Washington Health Plan Finder). Registration not required, first come, first served.
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.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Bricks and More Fun Bash: : 3:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 13, 20. Play with Legos and bring your friends for constructive fun in the library.
A Holiday Tale of Poetry and Magic Show: 2 p.m. Nov. 16. Ages 3 and older. Join us for a holiday tale that combines original poetry with magic to tell a story about harvest-time, family and the sharing of food. This show celebrates the hidden wonders of daily life and the astonishing power of gratitude.
ADULTS
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 6 p.m. Nov. 26.
STARS Workshop, Across the Curriculum with Eric Carle: 11 a.m. Nov. 2. Explore a variety of books by children’s author and illustrator, Eric Carle. Books will include, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”, “The Tiny Seed”, “1,2,3 to the Zoo” and others. Participants will receive a book list, lesson plans, activity ideas and patterns to enchance classroom curriculum.
All About Pie: 2 p.m. Nov. 23. Make your best pie ever! Join Chef Laurie Pfalzer of Pastry Craft in a fun and educational demonstration pie making class. Take the challenge out of pie crust with a little knowledge, a few handling instructions and quality ingredients. Learn to make tender, flaky, flavorful pie crust that you won’t have to struggle with. Chef Laurie will use seasonal fruits to build a pie that looks as good as it tastes. Seasonal pies will be available for tasting.
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; • fifth Thursday – Don Giovanni’s Ristorante and Wine Bar, 18 Auburn Way S. 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.
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.
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce 15th annual Holiday Auction & Dinner: 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 1, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Way, Auburn. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Pegi Moll at: 253-833-0700 or pegi@auburnareawa.org. Information: www.auburnareawa.org.
Health Insurance Enrollment Event: 1-5 p.m. Nov. 9, Kent Memorial Park Building, 850 N. Central Ave., Kent. Learn more about new affordable health insurance options. Assistance available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Somali. Legal immigrants need to supply a passport or green card. For more information or to find additional enrollment events in your community, visit www.kingcounty.gov/coverage or call 1-800-756-5437.
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.
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.
Nearly Dan: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Nearly Dan is made up of 12 national musicians who share a distinctive passion for the music of Steely Dan – revered for inventive music-making, jazz-infected lush harmonies and their own lyrical color. Tickets: $20 regular; $18 students, seniors.
Ave Kids, Chicken Little : 2 p.m. Nov. 2, The sky is falling and Chicken Little must go to the palace to tell the King. Along the way, the little clucker meets a variety of gullible, but lovable, buffoons who join him on his royal mission. Tickets: $8.
British Export: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7. British Export has provided the ultimate Beatles tribute show for over a decade and performed for tens of thousands of fans at some of the most prestigious events in the world. Tickets: $15 regular; $13 students, seniors; $10 for veterans and active military.
Seattle International Comedy Competition: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 15. Top comedians compete for prize money in the 33rd annual stand-up contest. The touring festival includes 23 shows in 26 days, in 17 different venues in cities throughout the Pacific Northwest. Recommended for ages 18 and above. Tickets: $20 regular; $18 students, seniors.
Randy Hansen’s Jimi Hendrix Tribute: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23. For nearly three decades, world-renowned guitarist Randy Hansen has acquired a reputation as being one of the best Hendrix impersonators. Tickets: $17 regular; $15 students, seniors.
ELSEWHERE
“The Good Doctor”: 7 p.m. Nov. 1, 2, 8; 2 p.m. Nov. 3, 10, Messiah Lutheran Church’s Galli Hall, 410 H St NE, Auburn. The Messiah Players’ five-character play combines the serious and poignant works of Anton Chekhov with Broadway’s master of comedy, Neil Simon. The Messiah Players cast is a mixture of local youth and adults. Tickets: $12 for adults, $10 for kids 14 and under and $10 for seniors 55 and over. Families of four or more are able to purchase a family ticket for $40 and groups of eight or more are able to get group tickets with a discount of $1 off the price of each ticket. Dinner shows are available on Friday evenings at $25 (includes three-course dinner). Tickets are available in the church office or at the door. Please contact Karin Ode at 253-33-5280, ext. 14, for any questions.
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. For more information, call 253-887-8530.
Poetry at The Station Bistro: 7-10 p.m., first Wednesdays 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. • Nov. 6 program: Lisa Schmidt and Debra Di BLasi. For more information, contact mcbreenpost@aol.com.
Poetry at Finally Found Books: Noon-2 p.m. Nov. 9, Finally Found Books, 3705 Auburn Way N. Raul Sanchez will talk about the history and meaning behind the Day of the Dead ceremony and read poetry written about and inspired by Mexican holiday.
Music at The Station Bistro: 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn. • Oct. 26 program: Titusville Station performs an evening of fun music from ‘60s to the ‘90s. 253-735-1399, auburnstationbistro.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.
“Scrooge the Musical”: 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 14, 20, 21; 3 p.m. Dec. 14, 15, 21, Performing Arts Building, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Heavier Than Air Family Theatre performs classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation into a new man through his night of ghostly visits, only with a melodic, musical twist. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the door. To order tickets or obtain more information, visit www.heavierthanair.com.
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
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.
Small Works, Big Presents, The Gift of Art: Noon-4 p.m. Nov. 20-24, Nov. 27-Dec. 1, Dec. 4-8, Dec. 11-15, Dec. 18-21. A juried show and sale of Northwest arts and crafts sponsored by the City of Auburn Arts Commission. Regular admission.
PROGRAMS
Late Play Day: 6 p.m. Nov. 21. Drop-in for family friendly activity and craft stations throughout the museum. Admission free. No registration is required. • Dec. 12. Holiday fun for the kids with themed crafts throughout the museum and a chance to visit with Santa Claus. Admission free. No registration is required.
Overnight at the Museum: 7 p.m. Nov. 22. Great for kids age 7-12. Kids will enjoy fun museum and art activities, play games and enjoy a movie screening and snack. Cost: $30 for first child/ $25 per additional siblings, registration required. Call 253-288-7439.
Holiday Tea: 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. seatings, Dec. 14. Enjoy a holiday tea at the museum with a full menu of teatime savory and sweet treats. Cost: $15 per person. Registration required. wrvmuseum.org/events.html
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: Oct. 2-Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; artists reception: Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 10. Featuring watercolorists throughout the area that take classes led by Jo Anne Iwasaki. More than 50 emerging artists display their unique styles in a variety of watercolor paintings. 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.
