Events

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

23rd annual Puyallup Spring Fair: April 19-22, Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW. Hours: 2-10 p.m., Thursday (free kids admission, ages 0-18); 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday. Free activities range from Motorsport Mayhem with monster trucks and demolition derbies to baby animals, the Garden Show, 4-H and FFA students showing animals in the Northwest Junior Livestock Show, Fiesta Mexicana, and Junior Poultry Show. Hours: 2-10 p.m., Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday. Admission: $9 adults; $7 students (6-18), free on Thursday; 5 and under free. Advance gate tickets and discounts information available online. Visit www.thefair.com for an updated list of activities and times.

Earth Day: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., April 21, Pacific Senior Center, 100 3rd Ave SE. Sponsored by the White River Valley Lions and Pacific Partnerships. Day begins with a pancake breakfast.  The first 100 volunteers will receive free Earth Day T-shirts. Prize giveaways.

King County 4-H Youth Dog Show: 9 a.m., April 21, Argus Ranch Facility for Dogs, 35612 212th Way SE, Auburn. Kids throughout King County show their family dogs, mixed breed and purebred. Exhibitors come from throughout King County.  Food will be on sale from the Teen Leaders of Tomorrow 4-H Club. For more information about the dog show, contact Marilyn Johnson at 253-639-0549 or ocean_beach_dog@q.com. For driving direction and other details, call 253-333-2347 or visit www.argusranch.com.

Auburn Morning Toastmasters Club Open House: 2-4 p.m., April 21, Auburn Valley Y, 1600 Perimeter Road SW.

Accelerating Young Minds: 5:30-8 p.m., April 26, Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School, 29205 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn. Children ages 3-5 get free online access to the Accelerating Young Minds learning game and a free ongoing subscription. Families and interested parties are invited to come learn more and hear from state and local education leaders, including Randy Dorn, OSPI State Superintendent, and Bob Hamilton with the Department of Early Learning. Learn more about Accelerating Young Minds through parent testimonials and student demonstrations during the event. The program is fun for kids, easy-to-use for parents and preschool providers, and gets young children ready for school. The Accelerating Young Minds Pre-K Partnership is a joint venture of the Auburn and Kent School Districts. Refreshments will be served. Free daycare will be provided.

Auburn’s National Day of Prayer: Noon-1 p.m., May 3, Auburn City Hall Plaza, 25 W. Main St. (indoors in case of rain). Public invited to observe the 61st annual National Day of Prayer. Eleven pastors from many denominations will lead a public prayer event.

Clean Sweep: 7:30 a.m., May 5, City Hall, 25 W. Main St. Day begins with group registration and a pancake breakfast prepared by Kiwanis Club of Auburn. Volunteers will then participate in a ceremonial Clean Sweep down the Main Street sidewalks at 8:30 a.m., followed by the collective volunteer projects at various sites around Auburn beginning around 9 a.m. Volunteers can either choose to participate in a specific project or can ask to be assigned to the project that is in need of the most volunteer support. Service clubs, social service agencies, faith-based groups, Scout troops, businesses, and individuals are being asked to come together and work side-by-side to help with the planting project. To volunteer to participate or for additional information, visit www.auburnwa.gov, call 253-931-3043, or email jbrewer@auburnwa.gov.

Shred Day: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., May 5, Alpac Elementary School parking lot, 310 Milwaukee Blvd N, Pacific. Shred your confidential documents on site. No plastics or metal; paper only. Donations welcome. Support the South Valley Police Explorers. Alpac PTA also will be on site to sell candy bars.

Auburn Art Walk: 5-9 p.m., May 11; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., May 12, downtown Auburn. Music, artists, wine testing. Free event.  Wine tasting punch cards are available for purchase. Presented by the Auburn Valley Creative Arts, The Auburn Downtown Association. Supported in part by the City of Auburn. More information can be found at auburndt.org.

Auburn’s Community Yard Sale:  June 1-3. Turn your unwanted household goods into cash and provide someone else with a new treasure.  Deadline to register to host your own sale is April 30. Register only at www.auburnwa.gov/solidwaste or pick up a registration form at the City of Auburn Customer Service Center Utility Counter (1 E. Main St., second floor), the Parks, Arts & Recreation Building (910 Ninth St. SE) or the Senior Activity Center (808 Ninth St. SE). Free yard sale kits will be available for download after May 1 at www.auburnwa.gov/soldiwaste.

Benefits

Bowls needed: The Auburn Food Bank needs your empty, handmade bowls to help feed the need in Auburn for the second annual Empty Bowls event on May 1. Organizers are making a call to artists to donate handcrafted pottery or wooden bowls.  The event calls for local artists, businesses and restaurants to come together to assist Auburn’s hungry. For a small donation – $15 a bowl – event participants get a handcrafted bowl made by local artisans to keep and lunch provided by Auburn area restaurants and schools.  Contact the Auburn Food Bank if you can help at 253-833-8925 or www.theauburnfoodbank.org.

Machinists Union District Lodge 751 food drive: Throughout April. To benefit the Puget Sound Labor Agency’s efforts to help feed unemployed workers and their families. People can donate cash or non-perishable food at any union hall operated by District 751 in Puget Sound, including the Auburn Hall at 201 A St. SW. All the food and money collected will go to benefit the Puget Sound Labor Agency food bank, which provides food to unemployed workers in the region.

Rummage Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m,., April 19, 20, 21, St. Matthew/San Mateo Church, 123 L St. NE, Auburn.

CISA Coming Together for Kids: 6-9 p.m., April 20, Lindbloom Center at Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Annual dinner and auction fundraiser to support CISA’s efforts to help students in need and foster educational excellence. Live and silent auctions, dessert table and raffle are part of the program. The benefit includes packages for a weeklong stay in exotic Bali, a wine-tasting party for eight at premier winery Airfield Estates, a coastal vacation in Westport, among other items and packages. Deloitte LLP is this year’s presenting sponsor. KOMO 1000 News Paul Tosch hosts. Tickets are $50. To register for the event or for information on becoming a sponsor, visit www.auburn.ciswa.org.

Third annual Gator Gait Fun Walk & Run: 2-4 p.m., April 26, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Proceeds from a recommended $10 donation ($5 for students) fund Green River Foundation scholarships. Prizes will be awarded to the wackiest, fastest and most successful teams. Register and donate online by clicking the Gator Gait link (www.greenriver-events.info/). You can also register and donate in person at the Green River main campus or Kent Campus, or on race day. For more information, call 253-288-3330 or email foundation@greenriver.edu.

Mad Dog Boot Camp Fitness: 10:30-11:30 a.m., April 28, Chinook Elementary playground, 3502 Auburn Way S. Free fitness boot camp to support the Auburn Food Bank. Your only requirement to attend is to donate at least one canned or boxed food, baby products, or hygiene/personal care products for the cause. Organic products welcome. Free camp offered every other Saturday: May 12, 26; June 9, 23; July 14, 28; Aug. 11, 25.

CISA Clothes 3 Kidz drive: Through April 27. To benefit kids in need in the Auburn School District. Requested items: Clean and gently used clothing; new (in package) underwear and socks (youth sizes S to XL and adult sizes XS to XL). Dropoff sites: Drop off Locations: Auburn Library; Hazelwood Elementary School; Mt. Baker Middle School; Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation; VRFA Fire Station 31(by Fred Meyer); Terminal Park Elementary; Auburn Way Storage; Valley Christian School; Ilalko Elementary; Scobee Elementary; Lakeland Hills Homeowners City Hall and Annex (second floor); Auburn School District Transportation office; Auburn School District Administration Building. For more information, contact cisauburn@comcast.net or visit www.auburn.ciswa.org.

Cascade Regional Blood Center drives:  10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 28, Auburn Valley Y Healthy Kids Day, 1620 Perimeter Road SW; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., May 5, Lakeland Hills Community, 1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., May 21, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St.; 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., May 23, Jefferson High School, 4248 S 288th St., Auburn; 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., May 29, Auburn Riverside High, 501 Orvetz Road, Auburn;  7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., May 30, Auburn Riverside High, 501 Orvetz Road, Auburn. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives:  11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., April 20, Auburn Regional Medical Center, mobile at 2nd Street entrance, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St.; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., April 23, Messiah Lutheran, New Gathering Hall, 410 H St. NE, Auburn; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., April 25, Overcomers Covenant Church, mobile in parking lot, 33415 Military Road S.; 8-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., April 25, West Auburn High School, gym, 401 W. Main St.; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., April 26, Auburn City Hall, council chamber, 25 W. Main St.; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., May 2, Auburn High School, 800 4th St. NE; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., May 5, SuperMall, 1101 Supermall Way (bus by Burlington Coat Factory); 8 a.m.-2 p.m., May 7, Mountainview High School, 28900 124th Ave. SE (auxiliary gym); 11 a.m.-5 p.m., May 9, (make appointment),  Green River Community College, Glacier Room, Lindbloom Student Center, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m.. May 14, LDS Church, 625 M St. NE, Auburn. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Healthy Kids Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 28, Auburn Valley Y, 1620 Perimeter Road SW, Auburn. Race car-themed event features more than 50 different activities for kids, plus health and wellness resources for families.  Free and open to the community. The first 100 kids receive a free T-shirt, a free 10-minute massage is offered for parents. Gene Juarez is providing free haircuts for boys/up-dos for girls, and a drawing for a free one year family membership will be held.  For more information, call 253-833-2770.

Relay for Life: 6 p.m., May 11, Auburn Memorial Stadium, 801 Fourth Ave. NE.. Auburn. Benefit for the American Cancer Society. Teams forming.  To learn more, visit www.relayforlife.org.

Dog Trot Fun Run: 9:30 a.m., May 19, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE, Auburn. The Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department is accepting registrations. The first 100 participants to register receive a free goodie bag valued at more than $15. Early registration fee is $15 per person and includes an event T-shirt. Late registration and event-day registration is $20 per entry. T-shirts are available on a limited basis for late registrations. The Dog Trot is a family-oriented fun run/walk event that takes place in conjunction with Petpalooza. Participants can choose between the 3K or 5K routes.  Participants may register at the Parks, Arts & Recreation Office, 910 Ninth Street SE, fax to 253-931-4005 or mail to 910 Ninth St. SE, Auburn, WA 98002.  The registration form and complete event rules/information are listed on the city’s website, www.auburnwa.gov.

Classes

Auburn Police Department Citizen’s Academy:  All classes meet at the Auburn Police Department, 340 E. Main St. The academy is open to any Auburn citizen, 18 years or older. Applications are available on the City of Auburn website. For more information, call 253-931-3035 or visit www.auburnwa.gov/emergency/police.asp.

CERT courses: The City of Auburn Emergency Management Office, in conjunction with the White River Valley Citizen Corps Council and the Valley Regional Fire Authority, offers Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training courses to area residents. The next CERT class is schedule to begin May 2, running for six consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6:30-9:30, plus two Saturday mornings. Class members will be required to provide some basic equipment, such as sturdy shoes or boots and work gloves. Other necessary supplies and equipment will be provided. A complete list of required equipment will be provided upon registration. Pre-registration is required for all courses and space is limited. There is no fee for the course. For more information, or to register, please call 253-876-1925 or e-mail emergencyprep@auburnwa.gov. Applications also may be downloaded from the City’s website,  www.auburnwa.gov.

Clubs

Striped Water Poets: Meet every Tuesday, 7- 9 p.m., at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. A roundtable critique and welcoming of new poets. May 1 facilitator is “The Voice”, R. D. Shadowbyrd.

Libraries

NOTE: The main Auburn Library has closed for yearlong expansion. It reopened at its temporary location, the former Herr Cabinets building, at 1140 Auburn Way S., , behind Big Daddy’s Drive-in. For program information, call 253-931-3018. Library events include:

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Monday Morning Story Time: 10:15 a.m., April 23. Ages 2 to 6 with adult. Explore early literacy through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes. No story time on Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day holiday.

Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., April 18, 25. Ages 3 to 6. Fun stories, flannel board and songs for kids and their families.

Family Story Time from Around the World: 10;15 a.m., April 30. Ages 2 to 6 with adult.Celebrate El Dia, the International Children’s & Book Day with a special multicultural Story Time.

Ready-Set-Read: If you are in elementary school, take the Reading Challenge. Read at least 20 minutes per day for 20 days within a month and choose a new paperback book at your community library. Forms are available online at http://www.kcls.org/parents/kidsandreading/rsr/ and at the library.

TEENS

Read Three, Get One Free:  Read three books, write three short thoughtful reviews and get a new paperback book free. Pick up an entry form at any KCLS library or online at www.kcls.org/read3. Sponsored by the KCLS Foundation.

Teen Book Club Reads: 4:30 p.m., April 17. “Rot and Ruin” by Jonathan Maberry.

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.

English as a Second Language (ESOL): Due to the building remodel, the Auburn Library is no longer hosting ESOL classes. Classes are now being offered at the Green River Community College Downtown Auburn Center, 110 2nd St. SW, Room 145; phone number 253-833-9111. Additional classes continue to be offered at Algona-Pacific Library, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6-8:30 p.m.

Computer classes: Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018.

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m., April 18, 25. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Stimulate brain development with bounces, rhymes, stories and play time. One baby per lap, please.

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., April 17, 24. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., April 17, 24. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.

Spanish Story Times: 6:30 p.m., April 17, 24. All young children welcome with adult.

Ready-Set-Read: If you are in elementary school, take the Reading Challenge. Read at least 20 minutes per day for 20 days in one month and choose a new paperback book at your community library. Other Information: Forms are available online at http://www.kcls.org/parents/kidsandreading/rsr/ and at the library.

TEENS

Teen Zone: 3 p.m., April 18, 25. Open to teens in middle and high school. Drop in and get your game on, surf the Internet or hit the books. The Teen Zone is the place where you and your friends can snack, hang out, study, play video games and pick up a good book.

Alpac Teen Book Club: 3:30 p.m., April 24. Open to teens in middle school, junior high or high school. Love to read? The book club meets once a month to discuss the book of the month and share what we’ve been reading. New members are always welcome. Snacks provided.

Read Three, Get One Free: Read three books, write three short thoughtful reviews and get a new paperback book free. Pick up an entry form at any KCLS library or online.

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: 10:30 a.m., April 16.

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

Drop In to Learn about eBooks: 6 p.m., April 23. Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader or computer. Look at popular eReaders, OverDrive and Adobe Digital Editions software and ask questions.

Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m., April 18. “Stones into Schools” by Greg Mortenson and “Mountains Beyond Mountains” by Tracy Kidder.

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Baby Story and Play Times: 10:30 a.m., April 19. Babies will be bouncing to fun rhymes and stories. Short play time follows.

Stories and Strings Story Time: 11 a.m., April 18, 25. Come for a rockin’ good time of stories, songs and silliness.

Ready-Set-Read: If you are in elementary school, take the Reading Challenge. Read at least 20 minutes per day for 20 days within a month and choose a new paperback book at your community library. Forms are available online at http://www.kcls.org/parents/kidsandreading/rsr/ and at the library.

ADULTS, TEENS

Read Three, Get One Free: Read three books, write three short, thoughtful reviews and get a new paperback book free. Pick up an entry form at any KCLS library or online at www.kcls.org/read3. Sponsored by the KCLS Foundation.

COMPUTER CLASSES

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

Network

The United Way free tax campaign: Needing volunteers. No experience necessary. All volunteers receive tax preparation training and are certified by the IRS. Volunteer at your neighborhood tax site: Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St., 5-9 p.m., Mondays (January-February only), Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. To learn more, visit: www.uwkc.org/taxvolunteer or contact EITC@uwkc.org.

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.

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, $5.75 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.

Entertainment

April Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m., April 20, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Tickets: $17, $15. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Bravo presents Steffan Soule’s Dreams, Magic and Miracles: 7:30 p.m., April 21, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Las Vegas-quality magic show. Tickets: $17, $15. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

One Day Summer: 6:30 p.m., April 27, the Exit, 325 E. Main St., Auburn. Auburn’s alternative rock band performs concert, with CD release show. Admission is $5. The band can be followed on Facebook.

The Diamond Experience: 7:30 p.m., April 28, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Bringing the wholesome and heartwarming passion of Neil Diamond’s music to the stage. Tickets: $17, $15. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Barbershop Quartet Singing Competition: 7-9:30 p.m., April 28-29, Lindbloom Student Center, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn.  Featuring the top barbershop quartets and choruses in Western Washington. Finals on the second night. Admission: $15. For more information: 206-661-7038 or www.evgdivision2.com.

Chris Cagle at 29th annual Rotary Club of Auburn Scholarship Show: 8 p.m., May 12, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Presented by KMPS 94.1 and the Rotary Club of Auburn. Rae Solomon will open the show. Tickets are $35 and available through Ticketmaster.  Benefactor packages are available that include up to  four show tickets and four reception tickets for $250.  For information, call 253-833-6633.

Poetry at The Station Bistro: 7-10 p.m., first Mondays 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. Event is free. Open to poets of every age and skill level. For more information, contact mcbreenpost@aol.com.

Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.

Reunions

Auburn High School Class of 1982: July 27-29. For times, locations, events, visit www.ahs1982reunion.com. Program: July 27: Graduates gather at BB Magraws, 440 16th St. NE, Auburn, for food, drink and fun. Arrive early and stay late. Saturday:  Main event gala, The Field House, Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE, from 6 p.m.-midnight.  Sunday: Graduates and families come together at Auburn’s Sunset Park, 1306 69th St SE, beginning at 11 a.m., for an old-fashioned picnic.

Museums

White River Valley Museum:  Events: Explore the historic world of moving massive materials to market in the new exhibit. Rails to Sails, Tracking the Sound’s Industry Boom from Shore to Ship, on display from April 25-July 29. From the earliest days, the extractive industries of logging, mining and agriculture needed to expand their markets beyond the Puget Sound region to sustain or grow their operations. When railroads became available products could be shipped to one of the deep-water ports on Puget Sound and then sail to markets worldwide. 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.

Galleries

Auburn City Hall:  April exhibit:  Collages created from the boxes of unused photographs of photographer and artist Thendara Kida-Gee.  Silver Gelatin black and white photographs of landscape and architecture of the city are skillfully documented by artist Zachary Kolden. 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. SE. 253-931-5043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.