Events

Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com.

Auburn International Farmers Market Opens: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 22, Auburn Sound Transit Plaza, 23 A St. SW. Featuring more than 40 vendors offering a variety of fresh locally grown farm-based foods, hand-crafted items, and concession stands that are restaurant-based but feature a home-cooked taste. The Auburn Valley Humane Society will be available to answer questions the public may have concerning pet licenses and services. The market is coordinated by the City of Auburn. It includes free performances, guest chef demonstrations with farm-fresh ingredients, children’s activities, and classes on health, nutrition and gardening. Information: 253-266-2726, www.auburnfarmersmarket.org.

26th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 2-4, Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave. SE, Kent. The Mello Yello NHRA Drag Race Series’ annual summer stop. Tickets available through the NHRA or by calling Pacific Raceways at 253-639-5927.

Auburn Days: Aug. 9-11, downtown area, Main Street. Event highlights: Aug. 9, Stampede 5K Fun Run & BBQ (7 p.m.); all-school class reunion (6 p.m.); community barbecue (6 p.m.); entertainment at City Hall Plaza on Main Street (5:30-11 p.m.); Aug. 10, Auburn Community Art Exhibition at City Hall; grand parade at noon; Auburn Avenue Theater, free matinee/double feature of “Them” (3 p.m.) and “American Graffiti” (5 p.m.); model boat and shipbuilders demonstrations; street dance under the stars with “The Fabulous Murphtones” (6:30-10 p.m.); Aug. 11, Good Ol’ Show & Shine Classic Car Show (9 a.m.-6 p.m.); Adventures in Literature – Poets on Parade Contest; Auburn Collection of Reflections Authors recognition. For a complete schedule and more information: visit www.auburndays.com.

Inaugural EmD3-ON-3: Aug. 10-11, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. At least 30 side-by-side halfcourts to be placed in the parking lot north of the grandstand, Open to teams and players of all ages and abilities. Cost per team: $120 with each team guaranteed at least three games. Information: www.emd3on3.com or www.facebook.com/emd3on3

Golden anniversary: 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S, Auburn. Rainier Christian School celebrates 50 years. Banquet. More information will follow.

Benefits

Auburn Mountainview High School Bands Car Washes: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 3, Les Schwab Tires, 2604 Auburn Way N.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 11, Jiffy Lube, 307 Auburn Way S. Support the school’s award-winning local musicians. Student-Account-Builder fundraiser helps students offset expenses throughout the year associated with participation in the AMHS Bands, including marching band camp, uniforms, special events, etc.  Suggested donation $5. RoarOfTheLions.org.

Rummage Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 8, 9; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 10, St. Matthew/San Mateo Episcopal, 123 L St. NE, Auburn. Proceeds benefit the Scholarships for Youth at Episcopal Camp Houston and other programs.

Third annual ‘See Ya Later’ Tour Golf Tournament: 1:30 p.m. Aug. 23, Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE. Event includes 18 holes of golf, catered dinner, silent raffle. Registration and lunch at noon; shotgun start 1:30 p.m., dinner and silent raffle 6:30 p.m. Funds to help finance the SYL Foundation’s Seeds of Hope Families. Register online at seeyalater.org. For more information, call 253-332-5144 or email Brian.Williams@SeeYaLater.org.

Stuff the Bus Community in Schools Supply Drive: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 24, Fred Meyer parking lot, 801 Auburn Way. One-day school supply donation drive for Auburn students in need presented by Communities In Schools of Auburn. Bring your donation of any new school supply to fill up the school bus. Information: www.auburn.ciswa.org

Faith

Luau Block Party: 1-5 p.m  Sept. 7, WestHill Church, 29926 37th Ave. S., Auburn. Community event in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Bring the whole family to enjoy an afternoon of games, pony rides, inflatables and food such as Hawaiian-style Kalua pork. Free. For more information, contact Heidi Male at WestHillLuau@yahoo.com or www.westhillchurch.org.

Health

Cascade Regional Blood Center drives:  For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives:  10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 3, Walgreens-Lake Tapps, 1502 Lake Tapps Parkway SE; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., Aug. 9, Multicare Auburn Medical Center, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St.; 8:30-10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 15, City Hall, Council Chamber, 25 W. Main St.For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Living Tobacco-free Weekly Free Support Group: 6 p.m. Wednesdays, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, second floor, Heart Care Center classroom, 202 N. Division St. Free one-hour weekly support group meeting open to adults and teens wanting to quit tobacco, newly quit, struggling with relapse or helping a friend quit tobacco. For more information, contact Heidi Henson at 253-223-7538 or hhenson@seattleymca.org.

Southeast King County Parkinson’s Disease support group: Meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m., St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. SE, Covington. Group’s monthly lunches are on the first Tuesday of the month at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. For more information, contact Stephanie Lawson at 206-579-5206.

Gamblers Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call toll free the Gamblers Anonymous Hotline 1-855-222-5542. Visit www.gawashington.org or www.gamblersanonymous.org for additional information.

Volunteers

Soos Creek Botanical Garden: Soos Creek Botanical Garden, 29308 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn. If you love plants, gardens and gardening, the 22-acre garden wants you. Volunteers are asked to dedicate 3-10 hours a week in either garden maintenance, docent tours or marketing. Volunteers need not be master gardeners. Soos Creek Botanical Garden is a nonprofit organization. Information: 253-639-0949, www.SoosCreekBotanicalGarden.org

Clubs

Striped Water Poets: Meets every Tuesday, 7- 9 p.m., at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. A roundtable critique and welcoming of new poets.

Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meets every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 108 S. Division, Suite B.  Learn the fine art of communication and public speaking in a friendly supportive atmosphere.  Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 253-735-1751.

Auburn Green River Valley Prospecting Club: Meets 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of  each month, The River Estates Community Center, 3611 I St. NE, Auburn. Club promotes recreational prospecting, camaraderie and education with members, local organizations and youth groups throughout the Puget Sound Region.  Affiliated chapter of The Gold Prospectors Association of America. Offers places for individuals and families to go to prospect, local support, free information services. Membership is free and open to anyone who is interested in prospecting for gold or other precious minerals, metal detecting or rock hounding.  For more information,  call 253 833-2255 or visit  pnwgpaa.com/Washington/Auburn/Calendar.

Libraries

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Monday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Aug. 12. Ages 2 to 7 with adult.

Wednesday Infant Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Aug. 7, 14. Ages newborn to 24 months with adult.

Thursday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Aug. 1, 8, 15. Ages 2 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome. Dig into Reading and explore Early Literacy through stories, movement, music and flannel boards.

Spanish Story Times: 10:30 a.m. Aug, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. All young children welcome with adult.

Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Newborn to age 5 with caregiver. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing.

Summer Study Zone: 2 p.m. Aug. 6, 13, 20. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Bricks and More Fun: 1:30 p.m. Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28. Ages 5 to 12 with adult. Come play with Legos, try a themed activity and bring your friends for constructive fun in the library.

Bloom, Grow & Sing Along Concert: 10:30 a.m. Aug. 5. Ages 3 and older. Sing and dance to songs about gardening, animals and the earth with this award-winning children’s musician.

Charlie Williams, the Noiseguy: 2 p.m. Aug. 27. Say goodbye to Summer Reading in a fun, noisy show when he demonstrates various noises, and teaches you how to make sound effects yourself.

Summer Reading Program: Get reading, earn prizes and enjoy fun programs. Ask at the library for details.

TEENS

Teen Zone, Summer Edition: 3:30 p.m. Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28. Snack, hang out, study, play video games and pick up a good book.

Study Zone, Summer Edition: 2-4 p.m. Aug. 6, 13, 20. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Monday Afternoon Movie: 3 p.m. July 29, Aug. 26. Enjoy movies and popcorn at the library. See a different movie the last Monday of the month.

Teen Writers’ Group: 3:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 16.  Meet other teen authors, share what you’ve been writing, improve your craft and have fun. Snacks will be served.

Creative Cat: 3 p.m. Aug. 5, 19. For teen in or entering middle school and high school. For fans of Star Wars, Harry Potter, Chess, LARP, and much more. Learn how to make stop animation, puppets, play life size chess, and other creative activities. You decide what you want to do and make it happen.

Teen Book Swap: 1 p.m. Aug. 8. Trade in your gently used books for new book to take home to keep.

Have You Been Hexed?: 1 p.m. Aug. 12. Join author and professional fortune teller Alexandra Chauran as she discusses superstitions from around the world. Ask questions and have your fortune told. You will have a chance to win a free copy of Alexandra’s new book, “Have you Been Hexed? Recognizing and Breaking Curses”.

Teen Book Club: 4 p.m. Aug. 20. “When You Reach Me” by Marcus Zusak.

Beneath the Surface: Teen Summer Reading Program. Visit www.kcls.org/teens/summer/ or ask at the library for details.

ADULTS

Book a Librarian: Free 30-minute appointments to help you with your information needs. Please come to the library or call 253-931-3018 to make an appointment.

English as a Second Language (ESL) : 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m. Aug. 3, 10, 21. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.

Computer classes: Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018.  • One-on-One Computer Assistance, 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Aug. 7; • Microsoft Excel Level 2, 10 a.m. Aug. 10; • Introduction to Computers, noon Aug. 12; • Microsoft Publisher, 10 a.m. Aug. 21; • Word Level 2, 2 p.m. Aug. 28; • One-on-One Computer Assistance, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Aug. 31.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 2 p.m. Aug. 3, 4, 7. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

Auburn Library Book Club: 7 p.m. Aug. 8. “Wild: From Lost to Found” by Cheryl Strayed.

Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. Aug. 27.

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Aug. 6, 13. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. Aug. 6, 13. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.

Spanish Story Times: 10:30 a.m. Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28. All young children welcome with adult.

Family Story Time: 10 a.m. Aug. 2, 30. All ages welcome, ages 6 and under with adult. Enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement. Held at the Pacific Community Center, 305 Milwaukee Ave., Pacific.

The Barber’s Wife, A Play: 11 a.m. Aug. 1. Ages 3 and older. Enjoy a Punjabi folk tale about two thieves who think they are digging for gold but find only trouble when the barber’s wife outsmarts them.

Summer Reading Program: Get reading, earn prizes and enjoy fun programs. Ask at the library for details.

TEENS

Teen Zone: 3 p.m. Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28. Stop in to play Xbox, PlayStation and Wii games, get online, do homework, hang out or read a book.

Study Zone: 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through June 5. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Pottery Workshop: 3 p.m. Aug. 22. Create and glaze your own pottery pieces. Limited to the first 12 participants.

Beneath the Surface: Teen Summer Reading Program. Visit www.kcls.org/teens/summer/ or ask at the library for details.

ADULTS

Book a Librarian: Free 30-minute appointments to help you with your information needs. Please come to the library or call 253-931-3554 to make an appointment.

Computer Class: Registration required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-833-3554. • Internet Level 1, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14; • Internet Level 2, noon, Aug. 26.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL): 5:25 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Presented by Green River Community College. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 3 p.m. Aug. 19. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers. There is not specific title this month. Instead, discuss titles of books that we have enjoyed reading recently. New members welcome.

A Place at the Table: KCLS invites everyone to find A Place at the Table. We’ll toss around fresh ideas about food, cooking, nutrition and growing and using locally produced food. In addition to offering new food ideas, preparation and planning skills, and handy online classes, videos and resources, the series will help everyone create a nourishing table by accepting non-perishable food donations, to be distributed to local King County food banks. www.kcls.org/cooks

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

Looking to sharpen your technology skills?:  If you’re interested in attending a computer class, please call 253-931-6779.

Network

3 No Networking: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays. The Urban Center for Innovative Partnerships (IPZ No. 15 Auburn) offers weekly social opportunities designed to cultivate interaction and networking opportunities for Auburn businesses and organizations. Sessions rotate among four Auburn establishments: • Aug. 1 – Oddfellas Pub & Eatery, 102 W. Main St., Auburn; • Aug. 8 – Auburn Wine and Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE; • Aug. 15 – The Station Bistro, 110 2nd St. SW, Auburn; • Aug. 22 – Zola’s Café, 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. 3 No Networking is made possible by a partnership between IPZ No. 15 Auburn, the City of Auburn Office of Economic Development, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and the Auburn Downtown Association. For more information, contact Doug Lein, IPZ administrator, at 253-804-3101.

Auburn Area Chamber “Connecting for Success” Breakfast: 8-9 a.m., the first Wednesday of every month. Sponsored by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $5, includes continental breakfast. Auburn Area Chamber Board Room, 108 S. Division, Suite B. 253-833-0700.

Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Partnership Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room (fourth floor), 2300 Emerald Downs Drive.  Register online through the chamber.

Reunions

Auburn High School Multi-Class Reunion Picnic: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 3, Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E St. NE, Auburn.  Potluck with plates, utensils and napkins furnished.  For more information, call 253-880-2500.

Kent-Meridian Class of 1973: 7 p.m. Aug. 17, Emerald Queen Casino Showroom, 2024 E. 29th St., Tacoma,. Celebration includes dinner buffet with cash bar. Grads and family are invited to kick off the day with a 10 a.m. tour of the high school as it is today. For more information, call 253-315-5277 or go to www. reunionsunlimited.com.

Seniors

Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-3016 or www.auburnwa.gov. Senior activities include:

• Senior Coffee Hours with the Mayor and Councilmembers: 10-11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month.

• Lunch: Monday-Friday, Salad bar begins at 11:30, Main meal is served at noon. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and over, $6 for those younger than 60.

• Movie Screenings: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 50 cent suggested donation for refreshments.

• Monday Supper Club: 4:45-6 p.m. One Monday a month. Call 253-931-3016 for date and menu. Cost: $6 for all ages.

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

Music

Auburn Summer Music Camp: Aug. 5-9, Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H St., Auburn. • Junior Camp for third-to-fifth graders. No experience necessary; 8:15-9:45 a.m. daily. • Youth camp for fifth-to-ninth-graders with at least one year of band, orchestra or classical guitar. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Final concert is 7 p.m. Friday. Directed by Melinda Wharton. Cost: junior camp $60, youth camp $75. For more information, contact Wharton at 253-833-4941 or auburnsummermusiccamp@comcast.net or www.auburnsummermusiccamp.com.

Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra: Taylor Creek Church, 21110 244th Ave. SE, Maple Valley.  MVYSO boasts a playing group for every level, from beginning strings to string ensemble. For more information, call 425-358-1640 or visit www.mvyso.org.

Rainier Youth Choirs: RYC has three leveled groups based on age and ability (grades 4 through college).  Call 253-347-0180 to schedule an audition.  For more information, visit  www.rainieryouthchoirs.org.

Dance

Children’s Dance Theater Open House:  Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for program information. New location at 122 W. Main St. (entrance in back)

Auburn Dance Academy:  Visit www.auburndanceacademy.com or call 253-833-1891 for program information.  The academy is located at 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100.

Museums

White River Valley Museum

Located at 918 H St. SE, Auburn. Regular admission: $2 adults, $1 seniors and children. Admission is free on Wednesdays and the fourth Sunday of the month. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for tickets and event information.

Exhibits

Grease Was the Word: Aug. 14-Nov. 10. Looking at the quickly changing world of teenagers and their cars in 1950s and ‘60s America. Like every generation of youth, these teens challenged the social norms of their parents, but they had an additional tool at their disposal: the easily available automobile.

Mary Olson Farm

Located at 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn.  Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information.

Farm open hours: Noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays (through Aug. 24-25). Bring the whole family to see the beautiful landscape, meet animals and tour the fully restored farmhouse. Admission is free.

Living History Camp: 9 a.m.- noon, Aug. 5-9, Farm Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn. Kids age 7-12 will explore the daily activities of farm life in the early 20th century. Kids will care for farm animals, work in the garden, prepare farm fresh food and play historic games. Cost: $80 per child.

Living History Day: 1-4 p.m. Aug. 17, Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn. Explore turn of the century farm life with artisan, craft and farming demonstrations throughout the day. Free. No registration required.

Galleries

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

Auburn Valley Creative Arts Gallery: 108 S. Division St., Auburn. Hours:  10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m., Saturday. www.facebook.com/auburnvalleycreativearts. AVCA monthly meetings: 7 p.m., second Tuesday of each month.  Board meetings are at 5:45 p.m. Open to anyone wishing to volunteer and help steer AVCA to future goals.