Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com.
27th annual A Victorian Country Christmas: Dec. 3-7, Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Live entertainment, shopping, wine garden and family activities. More than than 500 one-of-a-kind stores. Admission is $11 for adults; $9 for seniors 62 and over and juniors 6-17. Children 5 and younger are free with an adult. Military personnel are $8 with ID. $2 discount coupons off the $11 adult admission price Wednesday-Friday will be available at: www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com. Parking is free at designated Washington State Fairgrounds parking lots.
Green River Composite Squadron open house: 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Auburn Eagles Building, 702 M St. SE. Celebrating the Civil Air Patrol’s 73rd anniversary. Mayor Nancy Backus to present the squadron with a proclamation declaring Dec. 1-7 as Civil Air Patrol Week in Auburn. Cadets and senior members available to answer questions and speak with members of the public (12 and up) who may be interested in joining. Presentations related to each of the Civil Air Patrol’s congressionally-assigned missions: emergency services, aerospace education and cadet programs. To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/events/699644820121866/
Pictures with Santa Claus: Noon-4 p.m. Dec. 6, 936 Auburn Way S. Presented by Auburn Youth Resources. Be sure to bring your children, regardless of age, and their wish lists and take a free picture with Santa Claus. Free candy canes and hot chocolate. For more information, call 253-351-6059 or visit www.ayr4kids.org.
Santa Parade and Tree Lighting: 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Main Street, downtown Auburn. A festive and fun children’s parade, followed by community caroling and the lighting of the City Hall Christmas Tree. Parade lineup begins at 4 p.m. on E Street Northeast. Pre-parade entertainment from 4-4:30 p.m. in front of City Hall, 25 W. Main St. Enjoy family-friendly train rides, hands-on ArtRageous activities, kettle corn and hot chocolate sales and pony rides (for a minimal fee). Strolling entertainment provided by Green River Jazz Voices and a special visit from Queen Elsa and Princess Anna, from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets welcome at the Santa parade and tree lighting.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Doktor Kaboom, The Science of Santa: 1 p.m. Dec. 6, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. The good doktor, working from the assumption that science and magic are the same thing, declares Mr. Claus the world’s greatest scientist and using basic physics attempts to recreate all of Santa’s wonders. Tickets $8. Call 253-931-3043 or order online for will call-only pickup at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Snack and Craft: 2-4 p.m. Dec. 6, Washington Elementary, 20 E St. NE. Families can create fun holiday gingerbread houses and ornaments. Pre-registration is $3-$4 or $5 at the door.
City of Algona Tree Lighting: 6 p.m. Dec. 7, Waffle Park, 402 Warde St., Algona. Auburn Riverside High School vocal jazz to perform. Come see Santa and enjoy refreshments in the City Hall chambers after the tree lighting. Call 253-833-2897 for more information.
Wreaths Across America: 9-10 a.m. Dec. 13, Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St., Kent. Green River Composite Squadron honors those who have served. As a key partner in the nationwide Wreaths Across America program, CAP annually adorns memorials and veterans’ graves with evergreen wreaths to ensure the sacrifices of our nation’s soldiers are never forgotten. Your $15 donation places a wreath on the grave of a fallen hero this winter, and a portion of that gives back to our local squadron. For more information, visit ww.grcscap.com/fundraising/waa
Benefits
“Toy ‘N’ Joy” drive: Nov. 16-Dec. 13, Bartell Drugs, 3902 A St. SE, Auburn. Bartell Drugs partners with the Salvation Army to provide holiday gifts for children in need by collecting new, unwrapped toys. Toy donations accepted at Bartell Drugs locations throughout King and Pierce counties. Options: • Choose a “gift request tag” from the “Toy ‘N’ Joy” display in the store and return the gift to the donation barrel with the tag affixed to it. • Donate new, unwrapped gifts appropriate for children up to 14 years-of-age. For more information, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.
Pancake Breakfast and Vendor Fair: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22, Auburn Riverside High School Commons, 501 Oravetz Road SE, Auburn. Tickets: $5. www.auburn.wednetedu/Page/12083
Thanksgiving Day Sampler: 9-11 a.m. Nov. 27, Gymnasium at Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. Corestar Pilates – in conjunction with the City of Auburn – presents the seventh annual exercise program and nonperishable food drive. Proceeds benefit the Auburn Food Bank. Ruth Stover, owner and operator of Corestar Pilates, joins fellow instructors 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 corestar barre (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.
Third annual Community Thanksgiving Day Feed: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 27, Athens Pizza, 959 E. Main St. Athens Pizza and Barbers Against Hunger offer free meal. Donations will be accepted. For more information, call the restaurant at 253-939-7444 or see www.facebook.com/barbersagainst.hunger.
Girls Night Out to Benefit Children’s Hospital: 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 4, AgriShop/ACE Hardware, 308 W. Main St., Auburn. Live music, vendor booths, free goody bags, coupons, samples. Proceeds support Seattle Children’s Hospital. $12 ticket (suggested donation) includes three wine tastings and appetizers. Additional tastings at $2 each.
Photos with Santa Paws: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 6, 13, Auburn Valley Humane Society, 4910 A St. SE. Bring the family pet, dog, cat, guinea pig, rabbit to have their photo taken with Santa Paws. Dogs must be on a leash or other pets in a carrier. Get a special photo with Santa Paws for a $10 donation. Receive a special holiday card with the photo plus a toy and treats for your pet. For a $15 donation, receive a holiday card, photo and a digital version of the photo. For a $30 donation, receive a holiday card, photo, digital version and a 2015 AVHS Pet Calendar. Raising funds for homeless, lost and abandoned animals in the community. For more information, call 253-249-7849 or visit www.auburnvalleyhs.org.
The Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 7. 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, visit www.busbarnbonanza.com.
Barbers Against Hunger Coat and Food Drive: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 21, Auburn Valley Barbershop, 316 E. Main St., and Salon Edwards, 29100 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way. Donation and coats go to families in need. For more information, call the Auburn barbershop at 253-939-7262, or the Federal Way barbershop at 253-941-8845.
Health
Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 11, GSA, 400 15th St. SW. 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. Dec. 16, Zones, Inc., 1102 15th St. SW. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.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.
Faith
Zen Shin Meditation Service: 9-10 a.m. Sundays, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. For more information, visit www.wrbt.org.
Christmas Eve Service: 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Dec. 24, Faith and Victory Church, 1302 A St. SE, Auburn. The 9 p.m. service provides child care for infants and toddlers (ages 4 and younger). The 11 p.m. service is without child care. Both services include lighting of the advent wreath, reading the Christmas story, lighting candles, worship songs, Christmas songs, prayer and fellowship. More information: faithandvictory.com/cpt_events/christmas-eve-service/
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.
Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. For more information, visit www.auburnrotary.org.
Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meets every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 25 Second St. NW. 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.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. 253- 931-3018. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Spanish Story Times: 7 p.m. Nov. 20. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. Nov. 24. Newborn to age 5 with adult. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English.
Afternoon Family Story Times: 1:45 p.m. Nov. 24. Ages 3 and older with adult.
Infant and Young Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Nov. 26. Ages newborn to 24 months with adult.
Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Nov. 20. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. Nov. 20. Ages 3 to 7 with adult.
Super Saturday Family Story Time: 11 a.m. Nov. 22. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Stay & Play Crafternoon: 4 p.m. Nov. 20. Ages 4 to 14, ages 6 and younger with adult. You bring the ideas, we provide the LEGOs and crafts. Bring your friends for some constructive fun.
TEENS
Study Zone: 5-7 p.m. Mondays. 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Play video games, snack, get online, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book.
Teen Writers’ Group: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Meet other teen authors, share what you’ve been writing and have fun. Snacks will be served.
TEENS AND ADULTS
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Write-In: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 28. Time is running out to finish your novel for NaNoWriMo! Come into the library for some quiet writing time to put the finishing touches on your novel.
ADULTS
English as a Second Language (ESL) : 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. Nov. 25. The Friends of the Auburn Library offers support by volunteering, hosting fundraising activities, sponsoring programs and services and increasing awareness of the library’s vital role in our community. New members are always welcome.
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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. Nov. 25. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. Nov. 25. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Family Story Times: 10 a.m. Nov. 21. Held at the Pacific Community Center, 305 Milwaukee Ave., Pacific. All ages welcome, ages 6 and younger with adult.
DIY, Create: 4 p.m. Nov. 24. Ages 8 to 12. Spend an hour crafting with duct tape or string and nails. Let’s see what you can create. Please register.
TEENS
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Nov. 20. Play video games, snack, get online, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book.
Study Zone: 4-6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 3-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
ADULTS
Computer Class: Registration required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-833-3554. • Microsoft Excel Level 2, 3 p.m. Nov. 17.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL): 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. No class on Nov. 22 and 27. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. “Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time” by Mark Adams
MAKE-Fall 2014: Unleash your creativity and strengthen your science and technology skills at the same time with KCLS’ MAKE events, the new fall season of STREAM-based programs. If you can imagine something, you can learn to make it at the library. Follow your curiosity and explore the latest computer technologies. Try your hand at animation and special effects. Create a robotic puppet and learn basic physical engineering. MAKE programs will show you how in supportive, hands-on workshops. Free, at the library.
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Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Baba Yaga and the Bag of Gold Puppet Show: 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Presented by Thistle Theatre. Ages 3 and older with adult. This puppet show with Bunraku puppets features the infamous witch Baba Yaga who lives in a hut that walks on chicken legs. Discover classic characters from Slavic folklore.
ADULTS
Looking to sharpen your technology skills?: If you’re interested in attending a computer class, please call 253-931-6779.
Start to Fitness, Imagery of the Washington Cascades, Stories From a Guidebook Photographer: 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Alan L. Bauer is a professional photographer who has among many other things been a co-author and photographer for Washington State titles with “The Mountaineers Books” for much of the past 10 years. His new enhanced second edition of Day Hiking Snoqualmie Region was just released in May 2014.
Drop-In to Learn About eBooks: 3-5 p.m. Nov. 29. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Handmade Chocolates for the Holidays: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Join pastry chef Laurie Pfalzer of Pastry Craft to learn how to make chocolate gifts for the holidays. Free
Network
Premera Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Enrollment Seminar: 10 a.m. Nov. 20, Veterans Memorial Park, William C. Warren Building, 405 E St. NE, Auburn. Premera Blue Cross hosting dozens of benefit seminars during the Medicare annual open enrollment period (Oct. 15-Dec. 7). For more information, visit premera.com/ma.
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.
Auburn Area Chamber “Connecting for Success” Breakfast: 8-9 a.m., the first Wednesday of every month, Auburn Area Chamber Board Room, 25 Second St NW, Auburn. Sponsored by the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce. 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.
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.
AveKids, Doktor Kaboom The Science of Santa: 1 p.m. Dec. 6. Holiday show in which the good Doktor, working from the assumption that science and magic are the same thing, declares Mr. Claus the world’s greatest scientist and using basic physics attempts to recreate all of Santa’s wonders. Tickets: $8.
AUBURN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
2014-15 Concert season: Performances at the Theater at Auburn Mountainview, 28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. ASO announces its 18th season of programs in its temporary home while the Auburn Performing Arts Center is being renovated. Concert lineup: • A Very Merry Valentine: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 15; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 15. • A Grand Tour of Europe: 7:30 p.m. April 25, 26; 2:30 p.m. April 26. Season and single tickets available. Reserved season ticket seats $95 adults, $75 seniors. Reserved single ticket seats $34 adults, $27 seniors, $10 students. To purchase, call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at www.auburnsymphony.org.
AUBURN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHAMBER SERIES
Old World Masters: 7 p.m. Nov. 21, The First Christian Church of Kent, 11717 SE 240th, Kent. Four members of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra perform: Dvorak, String Quartet in F Major (The American Quartet); Haydn, String Quartet in D Major (The Lark); Mozart, String Quartet in B Flat Major (The Hunt). The concert is sponsored in part by the Kent Arts Commission. Festival seating: $17 adults, $10 students. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at www.auburnsymphony.org.
A Lot of Night Music: 4 p.m. Nov. 23, St. Matthew Episcopal Church, 123 L St. NE, Auburn. Featuring six of the orchestra’s outstanding musicians performing major works by Mozart and Schoenberg. Festival seating: $17 adults, $10 students. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at www.auburnsymphony.org
CLUB GALAXY AT MUCKLESHOOT CASINO
2402 Auburn Way S., Auburn. Free with Players Club card. For more information, call 800-804-4944 or visit www.muckleshootcasino.com
Jimi Hendrix Tribute: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 21. Hear all of your favorite Jim Hendrix songs.
Neil Diamond Tribute: 5-7 p.m. Nov. 22. “Sweet Caroline”, “Coming To America”, “Hello Again” … hear them all at tribute concert.
ELSEWHERE
“Midsummer Night’s Dream”: 7 p.m., Nov. 21, 22; 2 p.m. Nov. 22, Auburn High School Commons, 711 E. Main St. Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy, presented by the Auburn Actors’ Guild. Come watch the follies of romance unfold as lovers’ triangles, mistaken identity, love potions and time gone awry make this classic timeless, magical and hilarious. Tickets: $5 for students, youth, seniors and military; $10 general admission.
Red, White and Blue Holiday Concert: 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Green River Community College, Lindbloom Student Center, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Annual holiday favorite mixes it up this year with a temporary new location and a new sound. The 133rd National Guard will not be performing as part of this year’s concert due to deployment overseas. Tickets are free, but required for admission and will be available for pick-up at the Parks, Arts & Recreation Building, 910 Ninth St. SE, beginning Nov. 1. Limit six per family.
“Oliver!”: 7 p.m. Dec. 12, 13, 19, 20; 3 p.m. Dec. 13, 14, 20, Green River Community College, Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Heavier Than Air Family Theatre presents the award-winning musical that vividly brings to life Charles Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever popular story of the orphaned boy who asked for more. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the door. For more information, call 253-833-9111, ext. 2400, or visit www.heavierthanair.com.
Ring Out, Wild Bells: 3 p.m. Dec. 13, Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 SE 248th St. Rainier Youth Choirs’ annual holiday concert and a “cookie mingle” that follows. Tickets: advance $12 adults; $10 seniors/students; $5 children under 12 (at door $15/$12/$7). For more information, call 253-315-3125, email info@rainieryouthchoirs.org or visit www.RainierYouthChoirs.org.
Music at The Station Bistro: 6-9 p.m., Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn.
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.
Poetry
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. For more information, contact mcbreenpost@aol.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
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. For more information, visit www.wrvmuseum.org or call 253-288-7439.
EXHIBITS
Small Works Big Presents, The Gift of Art: Nov. 19-Dec. 14. A juried show and sale of contemporary arts and crafts of deliciously small dimensions. Supported by the City of Auburn Arts Commission.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
The Auburn Valley Creative Arts Gallery: 222 E Main St. E, Auburn. The group has monthly meetings and art demonstrations which are open to the public. To learn more, visit auburnvalleycreativearts.com.
