Events

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

Barrier-Free Playground & Sensory Garden groundbreaking ceremony: 10:30 a.m., April 5, Les Gove Park, 910 9th Street SE. Public is invited. The barrier-free playground features include universally accessible pathways and surfacing; play structures configured to support all levels of development; transfer stations; water and sand play, interactive play areas and auditory elements.

Auburn Arts Cooperative: 7 p.m., April 8, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. A public informational meeting for community members working to form a new organization for the Arts. Refreshments and prizes. For additional information, please contact Lela Brugger: lelalu@yahoo.com

Emerald Downs opening night: 6 p.m., April 9, season opener for the 89-race date meet, the 15th at Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Racing will be held Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Thursday racing will begin June 10 and continue through Aug. 26. For information, visit www.emeralddowns.com.

Arbor Day Observance: 10 a.m., April 14, Les Gove Park, 910 9th Street SE. Auburn Garden Club will donate a fragrant snowbell tree to be planted near the site of the upcoming Barrier-Free recreation area. Public is invited.

Puyallup Spring Fair: April 15-18, Puyallup Fairgrounds, 110 9th Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 2-10 p.m., April 15; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., April 16-17; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., April 18. Admission: adults $9; students (6-18) $7; free student admission April 15; 5-and-under free. For more information, call 253-841-5045 or visit www.thefair.com.

Healthy Kids Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 17, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Featuring more than 60 different activities for kids, plus health and wellness resources for families. Also, an Aquafina Pitch, Hit and Run competition is being held for ages 7-14 with the help of the Green River Community College Athletic Department. Free to the public. The first 100 kids will receive a free T-shirt and the first 700 kids will receive free hair cut coupons from Gene Juarez Academy or SportClips. There will be 1,000 free Cliff bars, a drawing for a free one-year family membership and many other great prizes. For more information, call 253-833-2770.

Easter

Auburn Noon Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt: 1 p.m., April 3, Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE. Children up to 12 years of age are encouraged to attend the event, hunt for candy and other prizes. There is no registration required. Call 253-735-5340, e-mail ChiefJohnson@comcast.net or visit www.AuburnLions.com.

Easter Sunrise Service: 6:30 a.m., April 4, Mountain View Cemetery, 2020 Mountain View Drive, Auburn. The service is open to all faiths. The Rev. John Olsen of Messiah Lutheran Church will preside over the service, which also will include music and an Easter message. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 253-931-3028 or visit www.mtviewcemeteryauburn.com.

Benefits

Golf and spa event fundraiser: Auburn Gateway School is now accepting registration for its inaugural golf and spa event on May 16. Sign up now to golf, attend the spa event or to sponsor or make a donation. Proceeds support the non-profit school, including student scholarships. For more info, visit www.auburngateway.com, e-mail auburngatewayschool@gmail.com or call 253-735-2242.

Auburn Riverside Grad Night fundraiser: 6-9 p.m., April 21, BLT Sports Pub & Grill ,18212 Highway 410 E., Bonney Lake. Dinner, auction. Tickets – $15 for a single, $25.00 for a couple – can be purchased at the door or from Deborah Bishop, of the grad night committee, 253-261-2729 or deborah1957@comcast.net.

Dog adoption fundraiser: 10 a.m.- 7 p.m., April 25, Tiki Tails, 106 11th St. SE, Auburn. Animal First Foundation, Motley Zoo and Puget Sound Dog & Goat Rescue will provide 30-40 dogs for adoption. Public is welcome. Raffling prizes. Tickets $1. Do not have to be present to win. Taking appointments for grooming dogs. Proceeds will benefit the three on-site rescue organizations. For more information, call Michelle and Nikki at 253-288-1199.

Classes

Biodiesel basics: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., April 19-28, ending May 1, from 9 a.m.-noon, Green River Community College main campus. Continuing Education Department is offering a spring quarter class on how to process biodiesel at home. A two-week classroom and hands-on learning course will be taught by James Burke. Course will include how to assemble, troubleshoot and maintain a biodiesel manufacturing unit, how to manufacture biodiesel from waste vegetable oil and explore how WVO biodiesel manufacturing can create self-sustaining communities worldwide. Fee for the 15-hour class is $119. For more information, call 253-833-9111, ext. 2535.

Auburn Gateway School registration: Now accepting registrations for students for their 2010-2011 school year for preschool through grade 6. For more information or to schedule a visit please, call 253-735-2242 or e-mail auburngatewayschool@gmail.com.

Valley Christian School: 1312 2nd St. SE, Auburn. School now accepting registrations for preschool through eighth grade. There is licensed child care before and after school. DSHS accepted. For more information, call 253-833-3541 or visit www.valley-christian.com.

At the Hop: 12:30-1:15 p.m., April 3, Les Gove Park Multipurpose Building, 1020 Deal’s Way SE Auburn. For ages 2-5 and parents. Movement, music, crafts and stories with bunnies. Class fee is $8 for residents, $10 non-residents. Register for classes and programs via Auburn@Play online at www.auburnwa.gov, in person at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration building at 910 Ninth Street SE or by calling 253-931-3043.

Encaustic workshop with Patti Bowman: 1-5 p.m., April 24, Veterans Memorial Building, 405 E. St. NE. Fee: $36 residents, $45 non-residents. $20 supply fee payable in class. To register, call 253-931-3043, or in person at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department, 910 Ninth St. SE, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,

Drawing and painting classes for youth: Ongoing art classes for young artists, ages 6-12, available through the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department. Call 253-931-3043 to receive a quarterly brochure listing classes for all ages or register for classes. You also may do so in person at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department, 910 Ninth St. SE, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Health

Blood drives for Cascade Regional Blood Center: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., April 2, Gording Trucking, 151 Stewart Road SW, Pacific; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., April 3, Lakeland Hills Community, 1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E, No. 108; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., April 6, World Vision, 34834, Weyerhaeuser Way, Federal Way; 1-3 p.m., April 6, Canterbury House, 502 29th St. SE, Auburn; 6 a.m.-noon, April 9, General Dynamics, 2701 C St. SW, Auburn; 1-4 p.m., April 14, St. Francis Hospital, 34515 9th Ave. S, Federal Way; 12:30-2:30 p.m., April 15, Tharco, 501 10th Ave. N, Algona; 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 17, Auburn Valley YMCA Healthy Kids Day, 1620 Perimeter Road SW, Auburn; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., April 23, ‘Pint for a Pint’ event, Trade Route Brewing & Taphouse, 1091 Valentine Ave. SE, Pacific. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., ‘Pint for a Pint’ event, Trade Route Brewing & Taphouse, 1091 Valentine Ave. SE, Pacific.

Puget Sound Blood Center blood drives: 8:30 am.-4:30 p.m., April 2, Boeing Auburn 17-44, west side of Cafe 17-44, 700 15th St. SW; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., April 5, Messiah Lutheran Church (The New Gathering Hall), 805 4th St. NE; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., April 9, Auburn Regional Medical Center, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St., (mobile at 2nd Street entrance); 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., April 14, Social Security, 1901 C St. SW, Auburn; 8-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., April 21, West Auburn High School, 401 W. Main St. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Journey to Freedom: 4-6 p.m., Sundays, April 21-Aug. 1, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Health and wellness classes. Space limited. Open to non-members. Sign up by calling 253-833-2770 or online at www.auburnvalleyymca.org.

Libraries

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Toddler ABC Story Times: 10:15 a.m., April 12, 19, 26. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.

Tuesday Baby Tales and Bounces Story Times: 10:05 a.m., (repeated at 11 a.m.) April 6, 13, 20, 27. Newborn to 24 months with adult.

Preschool ABC Story Times: 11 a.m., April 5, 12, 19, 26. Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome.

Spanish-English Story Times: 7 p.m., April 5, 12, 19, 26. Ages 3-8.

Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., April 7, 14, 21, 28. Ages 3 to 6, siblings welcome.

Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime story time.

Book Club Party for Kids: 4 p.m., April 16. “The Tale of Despereaux” by Kate DiCamillo. Grades 3-8. Join us for a lively and fun discussion, includes ice cream and juice.

Book Buddies: 4 p.m., April 7, 14, 21, 28. Teen volunteers are available in the children’s area to assist elementary school students with their reading.

TEENS

Study Zone: 4 p.m., April 1, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 26, 27, 29. Grades K-12. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors. .

Study Zone Online Now Available: 3-8 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays; 3:30-6 p.m., Sundays. Grades K-12. Join an online Study Zone classroom to get help in math, science, English and social studies from a volunteer tutor.  For more information, www.kcls.org/studyzone. At this time Study Zone Online is available only through a library computer.

Teen Book Club: 4:30 p.m., April 20. “The Wednesday Wars” by Gary Schmidt.

Writer’s Workshop: 3:30 p.m., April 8, 29. Designed to help writer’s create a character or start their life story.

Game On!: 3:30 p.m., April 7, 14, 21, 28. Play your favorite games for the Wii, Xbox 360, GameCube and PS2.

Poetry Cafe: 6:30 p.m., April 15. Bring your poetry, short stories or song lyrics to share. Light refreshments will be provided.

What Smart Girls Know, Empowerment for Girls: 5:30 p.m., April 1. Girls ages 11-18. Author Deborah Reber will share with girls a healthy way to deal with life, love, friendship, health, emotions and everything in between through the use of affirmations that begin with the three words: smart girls know. Covering everything from how media portrays girls to reigning in out-of-control emotions, this program empowers girls by showing them what they already know in a way that provokes questions and gives them insight into the power within them.

Twilight Prom: 6 p.m., April 2. Attention Twihards. Celebrate the release of the “New Moon” dvd with games, trivia, a photo opportunity and snacks. Formal wear encouraged but not required.This is an after-hours event in the library meeting room. No in-and-out privileges.

ADULTS

AARP Tax-Aide: 4 p.m., April 6, 13. Free tax help for taxpayers with middle and low income, with special attention to those age 60 and older.

Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., April 27. The Friends support the library and programs. Join us.

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., April 3, 7, 10, 14, 28; 7 p.m., April 12. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.

Share your Love of Reading with Someone Who Cannot Visit the Library: Volunteer to select, deliver and return library materials to a shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. You must be age 18 or older and have reliable transportation. Training is provided and takes about an hour. For more information, contact Susan LaFantasie, 425.369.3235 or 877.905.2008.

Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., April 1. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this free English conversation group.

Citizenship Class: 3 p.m., April 3, 10, 17, 24. Get help with the citizenship interview process.

Computer Classes: Sign up at the information desk or call 253-931-3018. • Internet Nivel 1 (Clase en Español): 7 p.m., April 5; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., April 6; • E-mail Level 1: 10 a.m., April 10; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., April 13; • Facebook & LinkedIn: Social Networking Basics: 10 a.m., April 14; • Microsoft Excel Level 2: 7 p.m., April 15; • Internet Level 1: 10 a.m., April 19; Excel Level 3: 10 a.m., April 22; Microsoft Word Level 1: 10 a.m., April 24.

Resume Help: 10 a.m., April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 28, 30. Receive one-on-one assistance on your resume. Beginning March 21, sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 6:30 p.m., April 6, Starbucks on Auburn Way South and M Street. “Loving Frank” by Nancy Horan. Please see http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/adults/ for more information.

STARS Training, Making Science Fun: Noon, April 24. Presented by Ed Sobey. Teachers, caregivers and parents will learn how to engage children in learning science through hands-on activities that are enquiry-driven and open-ended.

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

CHILDREN

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., April 6, 13, 20, 27. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., April 6, 13, 20, 27. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.

Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m., April 7, 14, 21, 28. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Join us for a special one-on-one bonding time with bounces, rhymes, stories and play time. One baby per lap, please.

Pajama Story Times: 7 p.m, April 12, 26. Ages 3 and older with adult, siblings welcome. Fun stories, music and activities before bedtime. You are welcome to attend in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed friend.

TEEN

Study Zone: 3:30 p.m., April 14, 21, 28. Grades K-12. Drop in during scheduled Study Zone hours for homework help from volunteer tutors.

Game On!: 3 p.m., April 7, 14, 21. Teens in middle, junior high and high school. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube games.

Anime Club: 3 p.m., April 28. Teens in middle and high school.Watch anime videos and practice your manga drawing. Check out the library’s collection of manga material too.

ADULTS

Citizenship Workshop: 6:30 p.m., April 5. Presented by Washington New Americans. Ask and receive answers to your questions regarding U.S. Citizenship.

Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m., April 21. Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers at our monthly book group. Copies of the book have been reserved for participants and are available for check out at the library. New members welcome.

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

STORY TIME

Stories and Strings: 11 a.m., April 7, 14, 21, 28. Please join us for stories, sing-alongs and other fun activities.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Looking to sharpen your technology skills?:  If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779. • Internet Level I, 10 a.m., April 20. Learn about a browser, type Web addresses, click links and navigate pages and sites.  This class prepares students for the Internet Level 2 class. • E-mail Basics, 6 p.m., April 22. Create a new email account. Learn how to open, and read, and reply to messages.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Reading in the Woods Book Group: 7 p.m., April 12. Join us for a lively thoughtful discussion. This month’s book is “the Beloved Dearly,” by Doug Cooney. Light refreshments will be served. Please come to the Service Desk at the library to obtain a copy of the book.

TUTORING

Study Zone: 5-7 p.m., April 13, 20, 27. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

TEEN SPECIAL PROGRAM

Muckleshoot Poetry Café: 6:30 p.m., April 8. Share your poetry, song lyrics, or short stories at our Poetry Cafe, hosted by Joel Keeline. This month’s theme is “A Time of New Beginnings.” Light refreshments will be provided.

Network

Fierce Job-Hunting Workshops: 3:30-5 p.m., every Thursday, White River Museum, 918 H Street SE, Auburn. Get free help finding a job, provided by JobBait.com and sponsored by the City of Auburn. Get more detail at http://jobbait.com/a/auburn-workshops.htm.

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.

Tax Workshop: 1-4 p.m., April 7, in Seattle office, Washington State Department of Revenue, 2101 4th Ave., Suite 1400. Free to new and small business owners. Participants will 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 206-956-3002. Space is limited.

Recognition of Service Dinner: 5:30 p.m., April 14, Copper Falls Restaurant Banquet Room, Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE. Opportunity to build relationships among elected officials and business community. Sponsored by Comcast & The Boeing Company, Waste Management. Cost: $35 per person. Please RSVP by April 7 by contacting. Betty Cannon, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, 253-833-0700.

New Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce member orientation: 8:30-10 a.m., April 23, Longhorn Barbecue, 635 C St. SW, Auburn. Register now. Information: Betty at 253-833-0700 or AuburnCC@AuburnAreaWA.org.

The First Tee! National School Program: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., April 29, Meridian Valley Country Club, 24830 136th Ave . SE, Kent. Lunch and four-person, 18-hole golf scramble supports organization for Auburn schools. Dinner, raffle and silent auction follow golf. Fee: $800/team with half of the entry fee going directly to The First Tee; $400 is a tax-deductible donation to the organization. Fee includes golf, range balls, carts, tee prize, lunch, dinner, competition and prizes. Men and women mixed teams are invited to play. Field limited to the first 32 teams. For information, call 253-833-0700.

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: Noon Mondays-Fridays. Registration for lunch begins at 11 a.m. Choose from soup and sandwich or the main meal menu. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and older; $5.75 for those younger than 60.

• Movie screenings: 12:45 p.m. , Wednesdays. Refreshments provided. Cost: Free.

• Monday Supper Club: 5-6 p.m. the third Monday of the month. Cost: $5; registration required.

• Meals on Wheels: Senior Services’ Meals on Wheels program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information call the Auburn Senior Center at 253-931-3016.

• Enhance Wellness Program: Registered nurse and social worker are on-site to help individuals work towards their own health and wellness goals. Call for details.

• Open Jam Session: 10-11:30 a.m., second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Jessie Powell is the organizer of the musicians, but anybody is welcome to come and play with the group.

• Wii bowling: 9:30 a. m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays.

Music, theater

Steve the Pretty Good: 2 p.m., April 3, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Steve Hamilton has been performing his comedy magic show around the world for almost 20 years. The show takes the classics of magic and gives them a unique and funny twist and then transforms his audience into hilarious magical assistants. Tickets: $6. Available through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, 253-931-3043, or online at Brown Paper Tickets.

“Peter Pan” Theater camp: April 5-16, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Kids, teens (ages 7-15) can join director Judy Kurtz, April 5-9, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and April 12-16, Monday-Friday, 5:30-8 p.m. learning all the aspects of live theater. The kids will end the two-week process by presenting the play Peter Pan on April 17 & 18 at 2 p.m. Class fee: $160 for residents and $200 for non-residents. Call 253-931-3043 to register for the camp.

“The Battle on the Ice”: 7:30 p.m., April 10-11, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Auburn Symphony Orchestra concert, a tribute to Russian composers Tchaikovsky and Prokoviev, including the music of Kyra Humphrey, contralto; The Federal Way Chorale, Laird Thornton, director. A free pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m., both days. Reserved seats: $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at www.auburnsymphony.org.

“Peter Pan”: 2 p.m., April 17-18, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Peter Pan and Tinker Bell carry you off to the enchanted Neverland where children never grow up. The show features a cast of young Auburn performers. All tickets $6.00. Tickets only available through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and online at Brown Paper Tickets.

Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m., April 23, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Three standup comedians on the program. Not recommended for children under 18 years. Tickets: $17, $15 college students. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at Brown Paper Tickets.

The Cabiri “Carpathian Dawn”: 7:30 p.m., April 24, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. The Cabiri performance troupe is a Seattle-based ensemble devoted to exploring the mysteries and tales of long-lost cultures from all around the world. These modern muses depict ancient myths and legends using theatre, music, aerial arts, dance, puppetry, and a little sprinkling of magic fairy dust. Discover the timeless tales and myths hidden in the dusty tomes of the long forgotten Land of Rus. The development of Carpathian Dawn is partially supported with funding from 4Culture of King County and The National Endowment for the Arts American Recovery Act Funds. Tickets: $18, $16. Purchase online through Brown Paper Tickets or call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Bottom Line Duo: 7:30 p.m., April 30, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Unique ensemble of bass and cello deriving its literature through adaptations of famous works, new works, and existing works. The performance is presented in a chamber music fashion with anecdotes, virtuosity, and refined comedy. Tickets: $17, $15 college students. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at Brown Paper Tickets.

Calling all musicians: The Auburn Senior Activity Center will be hosting jam sessions for musicians on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Musicians who play acoustic and electric instruments are invited to play. Jam sessions will be conducted from 10-11:30 a.m. at the center, 808 9th St. SE. For more information, please call 253 931-3016.

That 80’s Show: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., every Tuesday, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Club Galaxy, 21-and-over. No cover. 253-939-7484, www.muckleshootcasino.com.

Sunday night jazz: 8 p.m., every Sunday, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Club Galaxy. Darren Motamedy and guests. 21-and-over. No cover. 253-939-7484, www.muckleshootcasino.com.

Gateway Concert Band rehearsals: 7-9 p.m., Mondays, Enumclaw Middle School, 550 Semanski St. S. Welcomes new members of all ages and abilities. The band, led by Jack Prindle, will perform its next concerts March 28-29 at White River Enumclaw high schools. For more information, visit www.gatewayconcertband.org or contact Jack Prindle at 360-825-5369 or jfprindle@comcast.net.

Nightlife

Baker Street Books: 7-10 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131. All events are free, no cover.

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

Open mic night: Second Friday of the month, Kona Kai Coffee Co., 124 4th Ave. S, Kent. Public invited to perform and share talent with the community. Or come and enjoy listening to the local undiscovered talent perform. The event is regularly recorded and with permission, portions are aired on local Public Access Television. 253- 859-5662.

Dance

Children’s Dance Theater: 14 B St. NE, Nos. 1, 2, Auburn. Call 253-887-8937 or visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com for more info.

Auburn Dance Academy: April 7, spring session begins, 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100. Pre Hip Hop (ages 3-5), Wednesdays 4:305:15 p.m. Teacher: Ashley Gerber. Cost: $74 for the session, $20 registration fee for new dancers. Starts April 7; Pre Ballet/Tap (3-5), Thursdays 4:30-5:15 p.m. Teacher: Annalise Espinosa. Cost:$74 for the session. $20 Registration fee for new dancers. Starts on: April 8; Hip Hop Level 1 (5-8); Thursdays 5:15-5:45 p.m. Teacher: Xaviera Vandermay. Cost: $66 for the session. $20 registration fee for new dancers. Starts April 8. To register for class, call 253-833-1891, www.AuburnDanceAcademy.com.

Ballroom dance: 2-4 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 S. 352nd St., Auburn. 253-874-4270.

Creative Dance Movement: 10 a.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Dance movement class for ages 3-5. Ballet classes for older children available 4-5 p.m and 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost: $25 per month. Black Diamond Gym, 25511 Lawson St. 360-886-1011.

Museums

Black Diamond Historical Society Museum: Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 32627 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2142, museum@blackdiamondmuseum.org or www.blackdiamondmuseum.org.

White River Valley Museum: • Exhibit: Jan. 13-April 18. “On Track: The Railroad Photographs of Warren McGee.” Collection chronicles and pays tribute to 20th century Northern Pacific trains from Montana to Washington state. Jointly sponsored by Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association, Montana Department of Transportation and Montana Historical Society, the exhibit features nearly 40 stunning photographs taken by McGee over a 60-year period, beginning in the 1930s and continuing through the 1990s. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission: $1-$2; free on Wednesdays. 918 H St. S.E., Auburn. 253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org.

Galleries

Auburn City Hall: 25 W. Main St. Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.

Cheryl Sallee Gallery: Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Admission: Free. Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. S.E. 253-931-5043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.