Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com.
Tacoma Fall RV Show: Oct. 8-11, Tacoma Dome, 2727 E D. St.. Show hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Top RV dealers gather to offer end-of-the-year closeouts and discounts, and previews of 2016 models. Presented by Boeing Employees Credit Union. Free parking. Admission: $12 general admission, $6military personnel with ID, free to children 16 and under. Get $2 off discount coupons online at www.otshows.com/tfrv/. For more information, call 253-756-2121 or visit www.otshows.com.
An evening with NBA great Lenny Wilkens: 7-8 p.m. Oct. 13, Wesley Homes Des Moines, The Gardens, 815 S. 216th St., Des Moines. Hall of Fame coach and former All-Star MVP Lenny Wilkens talks about his faith, his foundation and his award-winning career. www.wesleyhomes.org
Domestic Violence Awareness, Education and Prevention Event: 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Grace Community Church, 1302 Auburn Way S., Auburn. Denise Brown, sister of the late Nicole Brown Simpson, is keynote speaker. Denis Brown’s life changed since her sister’s murder more than 21 years ago. She has channeled her grief over her sister’s death into advocacy for women who live the same kind of violence she says her sister kept hidden before her death. Doors open at noon. Silent auction and raffle precede the event from noon to 1 p.m. There will be walk down the path of Silent Witnesses. Auburn Domestic Violence Task Force, Community Response Against Domestic Violence and the Muckleshoot Tribal Council present the event. Brown will be available after the program from 2:30 to 3 p.m. to meet, sign her book and share photo opportunities. City and community leaders plan to honor Nicole by planting an “Angel tree” in her memory. Cookies, cupcakes, coffee and water available during the event. Because of the potential graphic nature of the event, children under the age of 13 are restricted. No daycare will be available. Proceeds from the event support survivors of domestic violence. Seating is limited. Register for the free event at www.auburnwa.gov/dv, Registration closes Oct. 10. For more information, call 253-261-6536 or visit dvadvocate@auburnwa.gov.
Scout Night at the Fire Station: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Lakeland Hills Station No. 33, 500 182nd Ave. E., Auburn. Boy and Girl scouts from the Algona, Auburn and Pacific area are invited to join the Valley Regional Fire Authority. Event includes a tour of the fire station, fire safety practices, basic first aid training, cooking safety, knot tying, bicycle safety, forensics and information on how to be prepared for a disaster. Guest instructors from the Auburn Police Department, King County E911 Program and the City of Auburn Emergency Management will help make the evening fun and informative. Open to scout groups and all other youth explorer and adventure groups. To register in advance and ask questions about the event, contact Public Information & Education Officers Kelly Tyson at 253-288-5882, or Kimberly Terhune at 253-288-5881, or by email at public.info@vrfa.org.
Benefits
Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m. Saturdays, 615 15th St. SW. Auburn School District Transportation Department, 615 15th St. SW. Join as a vendor, a shopper or a looker. Arts, crafts, food, Seahawk gifts, yard sale items and more. Proceeds from vendor fees at $10 a table space go to the Senior Scholarship Foundation. Bus Barn Bonanza is a nonprofit organization. Any business or individuals interested in matching its makings or would like to be a vendor, please call 253-227-7789.
4th Annual Barktoberfest and Rover Romp: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 10, Roegner Park, 601 Oravetz Road SE. Fundraiser for the Auburn Valley Humane Society. Start collecting pledges, make a donation or volunteer. Bring your dog for the 3K and 5K walk/run and enjoy demonstrations, vendor booths and dog contests. There is no fee to register but the more pledges you collect, the more prizes you win and the more animals you can help. www.auburnvalleyhs.org
Trivia Night: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 15, West Auburn High School, 401 W. Main St. Gather a few friends and come out. Tickets: $35 per person and includes a seat at a trivia table, appetizers and dessert dash. All proceeds benefit the students of Auburn. Interested in sponsoring a table? Grab five of your smartest friends and sponsor a table. Your team could be the winners of $250 to give to the Auburn school of your choice. www.auburnpsf.org
Boutique and Silent Auction: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, Berkshire Glen neighborhood, 29815 125 Place SE on Lea Hill, Auburn. Featuring 20 crafters selling a variety of products, including handcrafted items. Silent auction features items donated by each vendor, and raffles will run concurrently with the boutique and auction. Profits from the auction and raffle, and a percetange of the participating vendor fees for the boutique will support the family of Justin Lazara, a 3-year-old boy undergoing chemotherapy for rare malignant and aggressive brain cancer. Donations to Justin’s cause also may be made at any Chase Bank Branch to the Justin Lowell Lazara Donation Account. For more information, email JustForJustin@MyHOA-Online.com.
Book signing: 2-4 p.m. Oct. 17, Barnes & Noble, 300 Andover Park, W., Suite 200, Tukwila. Meet the author, Auburn teen Madeleine Gasperi, who releases her latest book, “Bullied: From Victim to Victorious!” Proceeds benefit the Auburn High School Gay-Straight-Alliance.
32nd annual Auburn Rotary Club Scholarship Program: 5 and 9 p.m. concerts, Oct. 17, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 702 Fourth St. NE. Country singer Danielle Bradbery opens the remodeled center. Proceeds benefit the Auburn Rotary Scholarship Fund. Auburn Rotary Club and KMPS 94.1 sponsoring the event. Tickets: $40 balcony, $50 mezzanine, $60 orchestra. Order by calling 800-745-3000 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.kmps.com.
Fall Bazaar: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N., Auburn. Featuring sushi, teriyaki chicken, rice curry, mochi, manju, bake sale, farm produce and handicrafts. Dine in or take out. 253-833-1442, www.wrbt.org
MSC Helps Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 22, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Fundraising luncheon benefits programs at the Multi-Service Center, a nonprofit agency that offers people pathways out of poverty through support and resources in education, employment, housing, energy assistance, food and clothing. Guest speaker is Alfie Alvarado, director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. Cost: $100 suggested donation. Contact: Le Ann Taylor or Sarah Villian at 253-835-7678 or rsvp@mschelps.org.
Halloween Harvest Festival: 2-5 p.m. Oct. 24, Washington Elementary School, 20 E St. NE. Free festival include games; crafts and face painting; scary cookies and cauldrons of punch; and a photo opportunity for a $1. Costumes encouraged (toy weapons checked at door). Trick-or-treaters can visit downtown businesses along Main Street. Bring canned and boxed food donations to support the Auburn Food Bank. For more information, call 253-931-3043.
Health
Bloodworks Northwest drives: 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. Oct. 9, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St.; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. Oct. 14, Zones, Inc., 1102 15th St. SW; 9-11 a.m.-noon-3 p.m. Oct. 14, Zones, Inc., 1102 15th St. SW; 9:30-11:30 a.m.-12:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Walmart, 762 Outlet Collection Way; 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Jefferson High Scool, little gym, 4248 S. 288th St.; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 4, Green River College, 12401 SE 320th St. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-398-7888, or visit www.bloodworksnw.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.
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.
Patient and Caregiver Cancer Support Group: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, 121 N. Division St., No. 100, Auburn. Gilda’s on the Go in partnership with the cancer center offer support group for patients and caregivers. You may drop in to this professionally facilitated group. No matter where you are being treated, or have been treated, for cancer, this group is free and open to you. Please join us. www.gildasclubseattle.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., third Wednesdays of the month; 10 a.m.-noon, third Saturdays of the month, AVHS shelter, 4910 A St. SE, Auburn. Volunteer orientation and trainings. Stop by the shelter or AVHS thrift store, 1123 E. Main St., to pick up a volunteer application or download one from 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 auburnvalleyhs.org.
Faith
Church’s 150th Year Anniversary: 1-4:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Auburn First United Methodist Church, 100 N. St. SE, Auburn. Community invited to special celebration. Open house and self-guided tour of the church’s history. Tour includes videos, photos, entertainment and artifacts. Opportunities to talk with church members about the church’s long history. A reservation-only dinner is at 5 p.m. Music, entertainment, videos and guest speakers. Cost: $10. Please RSVP by Oct. 1 to Crystal Goetz at 253-833-3470 or crystal@auburnfirstumc.org. For more information, visit www.auburnfirstumc.org
Zen Shin Meditation Service: 9-10 a.m. Sundays, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. For more information, visit www.wrbt.org.
Clubs
Striped Water Poets: Meets every Tuesday, 7- 9 p.m., at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. A roundtable critique and welcoming of new poets.
Auburn Noon Lions: Meets Tuesdays, noon, Longhorn Barbecue, 635 C St. SW. $12 for lunch, $5 for dessert and beverage. For more information, contact Ed Butler at 253-929-9358 or edbutler0314@gmail.com.
Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. Programs: For more information, visit www.auburnrotary.org.
Kiwanis Club of The Valley: Meets every Wednesday morning at 7 at the Auburn Parks and Recreation building, 910 Ninth St. SE. For more information, visit www.kiwaniscluboftheauburnvalley.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.
Soroptimist International of Auburn: Meets Wednesdays at noon in the Rainier Room, Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St. Make reservations by e-mailng info@siauburn. For more information, visit www.siauburn.org
Save Our Fish, Auburn Chapter, Puget Sound Anglers: Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except December), 6 p.m. Round Table Pizza, 4002 A St. SE. Learn fishing techniques and hot spots from guest speakers and chapter experts. For more information, visit www.saveourfish.org.
Green Valley/Lake Holm Association: 6:30 p.m. Black Diamond Library, 24707 Roberts Drive. Meetings are on the last Wednesday of every month, except holidays. The association is an unincorporated area community service group formed by local citizens for the purpose of addressing common issues, safety measures and ideas for improvement. Featuring Capt. Scott Somers of the King County Sheriff’s Department speaking on rural personal and property protection, increasing traffic concerns, adapting Block Watch in rural areas and ways residents can support the precinct’s deputies. Refreshments served. For more information, contact gvlhassn@gmail.com.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. 253- 931-3018. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 12, 19 and 26. Newborn to age 5 with caregiver. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing.
Spanish Story Times: 7 p.m. Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Infant and Young Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Oct. 13, 20 and 27. Ages newborn to 24 months with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Russian Story Times: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Toddler Story times: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Preschool Story Times: 11:15 a.m. Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29. Ages 3 to 7 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Sunday Movie Afternoon: 2 p.m. Oct. 18. “Cars”. Join race car Lightning McQueen on an adventure that takes him places he never expected to go. Sponsored by the Friends of the Auburn Library.
8th Annual Hallo-wee! Story Time and Parade: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 30. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Boo! Wear your costume for a brief, not-too-scary Halloween story time and a parade through the library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Auburn Library.
Study Zone: 5-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
TEENS
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Middle and high school ages. Play video games, snack, get online, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book. All in the same place!
Teen Writers’ Group: 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 16. Meet other teen authors, share what you’ve been writing, improve your craft and have fun. Snacks will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Auburn Library.
Teen Advisory Group: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 12. Have a say in what goes on at the library for teens, develop leadership skills and earn community service hours. Sponsored by the Friends of the Auburn Library.
Teen Book Club: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 20. “All Our Yesterdays” by Cristin Terrill. High school ages. The book club meets once a month to discuss the book of the month and share what we’ve been reading. Sponsored by the Friends of the Auburn Library.
Chocolate Gift Making for the Holidays: 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Learn how to make dark chocolate ganache and turn it into beautiful, hand-rolled truffles. You will also learn to make dark chocolate and peppermint bark, white chocolate popcorn and caramel corn with dark chocolate drizzle. At the end of class, package your treats and take them home to give or enjoy. Please register.
Teen & Young Adult Drop-In: 3-5 p.m. Oct. 26. Ages 15 to 24. Come to the library for snacks, games, or just to hang out with friends. Runs Oct. 26-Nov. 16.
Fandom Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 27. Middle and high school ages. Fandoms unite. A monthly gathering of teen fans of … anything. Love Star Wars, Doctor Who, Marvel, Harry Potter, Disney, something else? Create fan art, write fan fiction, make fandom crafts and props, or just hang out and discuss your favorite or newest obsession! Snacks provided.Sponsored by the Friends of the Auburn Library.
Study Zone: 5-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
ADULTS
English as a Second Language (ESL) : 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Learn English grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills with an experienced instructor. Classes are free.
Computer classes?: If you’re interested in attending a computer class, please call 253-931-3018. • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 1:30 p.m. Oct. 14; • Introduction to Pinterest: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 20; • Microsoft Excel Level 2: 1:30 p.m. Oct. 21; • One-On-One Computer Help: 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Oct. 31.
Genealogy Assistance: 1-3 p.m. Oct. 7, 21. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.
Better With Biographies Book Club: 11 a.m. Oct. 9. Do you love reading biographies? Come for a lively discussion at the biography book group for adults! This month we will be discussing “A Curious Man: The Strange and Brilliant Life of Robert ‘Believe It or Not’ Ripley” by Neal Thompson. New members always welcome and copies of the book will be available at the library.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 11 a.m.-noon, Oct. 10; 4-5 p.m. Oct. 19; 2-3 p.m. Oct. 25. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Never Enough Nonfiction Book Club: 2 p.m. Oct. 12. Do you love reading nonfiction? Come for a lively discussion at the nonfiction book group for adults. This month we will be discussing astronauts and space travel. Choose your own book in the 629.4 section. New members always welcome.
Where are the Jobs?, Job Searching Using the Library: 1:30 p.m. Oct. 13. At WorkSource, Auburn, 2707 I St. NE. A librarian will show you library resources that include: how to search for a job, how to create a resume and cover letter, find interview advice and find job preparation and training materials that will help you with your job search. And, it’s all free.
Third Thursday Afternoon Book Club: 2 p.m. Oct. 15. “Travels With Charley” by John Steinbeck. In September 1960, John Steinbeck and his poodle, Charley, embarked on a journey across America. A picaresque tale, this chronicle of their trip meanders along scenic backroads and speeds along anonymous superhighways, moving from small towns to growing cities to glorious wilderness oases. Come for a lively discussion; new members always welcome. Copies of the book will be available at the library.
Tablets 101: 2 p.m. Oct. 16. Learn how to use your new tablet. This class teaches the basics, how to turn off your device completely, wifi connection, security and app installation. All operating systems covered. Need to bring your own device.
AARP Life Reimagined Checkup: 2 p.m. Oct. 19. A Life Reimagined Checkup is a local experience that helps people understand where they are in life and think about what their next move could be. Use a Life Reimagined journal (provided during the session) to reflect on different phases of your life, gifts, passions, values and goals for the future. Learn about the Life Reimagined Approach and other resources that can help you achieve their goals. Please register.
Daily Life With Dementia: 2 p.m. Oct. 22. Learn the types of dementia, what to expect and how to manage the future, as well as how to communicate with someone as their dementia progresses and communications skills decline. Presenter Angelia Brigance, a personal coach with a Masters in Counseling, discusses real life examples.
THRIVE Orientation: 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Help for Homeless People (THRIVE) is a successful model that helps homeless individuals get stable work. Through training, case management, and paid internships, individuals work toward finding family-wage jobs that increase stability. Presented in partnership with Multi-Service Center. For more information, contact an employment specialist at 253.838.6810.
STARS Workshop, MathWays for Early Learning: 6:30 p.m. Oct.20. Learn some foundational math concepts to share with young children and practice activities and games that will make math exploration fun while instilling math confidence in preschoolers. Provides 2 STARS credit hours in Curriculum and Learning Environments. Please register.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. Oct. 27. The Friends meet the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Auburn Library Meeting Room. New members are always welcome.
Free Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Test: 11:45 a.m. Oct. 9. Take a free MOS Certification Test for Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, or Outlook. Earning MOS Certification is an excellent way to validate workforce-ready skills to employers. Registration and self-guided study required. Email instruction@kcls.org with subject line “MOS Test” to register and receive premium Microsoft Study Guides for self-guided study. Tech Tutor One-on-One Computer Help recommended. Each test is 50 minutes long. You may register for up to two tests.
Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Oct. 13, 20 and 27. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. Oct. 13, 20 and 27. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Spanish Story Times: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 12, 19 and 26,, 10:30 a.m. At the Pacific Community Center, 305 Milwaukee Ave., Pacific. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Family Story Time: 10 a.m. Oct. At the Pacific-Algona Community Center, 100 Third Ave. SW. All ages welcome, ages 6 and younger with adult. Enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement.
Halloween Haunts!: 2 p.m. Oct. 31. Families welcome. Enjoy stories, build an edible haunted mansion and trick-or-treat around the library. Please call or stop by library to register.
Little Wing Music Rocks Workshop: 11 a.m. Nov. 13. Ages 3 and older. Young rockers can learn about rhythm, song structure and musical teamwork through games and fun with instruments. Please register.
TEENS
Study Zone: 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Middle and high school ages. Play video games, snack, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book.
ADULTS
English as a Second Language (ESL): 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills with an experienced instructor. Classes are free. To register for ESL classes: please arrive on time; registration will be first come, first serve; space is limited; allow 3 hours to complete registration; bring picture ID; please, no children.
Algona-Pacific Page Turners Book Club: 7 p.m. Oct. 21. “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” by Ransom Riggs. Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers. Copies of this title have been reserved for participants and are available for check out at the library. New members are always welcome.
Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
PROGRAMS
Looking to sharpen your technology skills?: If you’re interested in attending a computer class, please call 253-931-6779.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Family Story Times: 11 a.m. Oct. 12, 19, 26. Ages 3 and older with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Spanish Story Time: 11 a.m. Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Stop Motion Animation: 4 p.m. Oct. 21. Ages 7 to 14. Lights, cameras, Lego action. Use Lego bricks to tell your story, complete with music, special effects and all your favorite Lego mini-figure characters. Please register. www.kcls.org
All About Pie: 11 a.m. Oct. 24. Presented by Laurie Pfalzer of Pastry Craft. Take the challenge out of pie crust with a little knowledge, a few handling instructions and quality ingredients. Learn to make tender, flaky, flavorful pie crust that you won’t have to struggle with. Unleash your creativity and strengthen your science and technology skills at the same time with MAKE, a series of STREAM-based programs. www.kcls.org
STARS Workshop: 2 p.m. Oct. 24. Presented by Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson. We tend to think of children’s emotions as something we’ve got to get under control. Learn what it means to have emotional intelligence and how children develop emotional skills and abilities. Discover ways you can incorporate emotionally intelligent learning into your classroom every day. Provides 2 STARS credit hours in Child Growth and Development. Please register.
Network
3No Networking: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. 3No Networking is a casual weekly get-together set aside for members of the business community to drop in and get to know each other. The mixer rotates among Auburn venues. 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. For a full schedule, visit www.3noNetworking.com.
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Business Insider 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.
Excel to Accelerate Business Discussion Group Series: 10 a.m.-noon, Nov. 4, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, 25 Second St. NW. Topic: Effective Marketing. Book for discussion: “Do It! Marketing” (Newman). Chamber’s monthly program includes summary of discussion book and eBook, “Best Practices of High Performance Entrepreneurs”. Discussions are facilitated by Kirk J. Davis, MBA, director of Green River College Small Business Development Center. Discover the ideas and best practices that are driving success in today’s business environment. Free. Open to all businesses. Register through the Chamber’s website, www.auburnareawa.org, or 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: 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 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.
MEAL EVENT PROGRAMS
The following meal events cost $3 for ages 60 and older, $6 for under 60. Pre-purchase tickets at the front desk.
Volunteer Award Banquet: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 16.
Halloween Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 30.
Veterans Day Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 10.
Thanksgiving Dinner: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 24.
Christmas Dinner: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 17.
New Year’s Eve Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 31.
Pacific Algona Senior Center, 100 Third Ave SE, Pacific, 253-929-1153.
Serving seniors: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No annual fee. Monday free lunch, Tuesday-Friday lunch provided by Catholic Community Services. Senior bus trips to local stores and events. Crafts and card making.
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.
Oklahoma!: 2 p.m. Oct. 11, 18; 7 p.m. Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17. Auburn Community Players presents classic musical. Set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains their most innovative, having set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre still being followed today. Tickets: $15 regular; $13 student/ senior
Steve The Pretty Good Magician: 1 p.m. Oct. 24. Family friendly magic will get you giggling, laughing and possibly participating in the act on stage when he turns the audience into hilarious magical assistants. Tickets: $8
Teen Rock Spook-Tac-U-Lar: 7 p.m. Oct. 30. Night of rock ‘n’ roll, featuring the band, The Out Line, joined by other special guest bands. Tickets: $5
British Export: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5. Seattle’s own Beatles tribute band performs the history of the Fab Four, featuring the sights and sounds of a vintage concert. British Export takes you back to the exciting Ed Sullivan Show appearances, Psychedelic Sgt. Pepper era, and the Abbey Road recording years. Tickets: $17 regular, $15 students and seniors, $10 veterans and active military
ELSEWHERE
A Spirited Return to the PAC: 2:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E St. NE. Auburn Symphony Orchestra opens the 2015-16 season at the new center. Program: Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain” and Saint-Saëns’ “Danse Macabre”. ASO concertmaster Brittney Boulding featured in Saint-Saëns’ introduction and Rondo Capriccioso. Program closes with jazz suite by Dave Brubeck, including his iconic “Take Five”. Conductor Stewart Kershaw and KING FM host Dave Beck give a pre-concert lecture at 1:45 p.m., focusing on the composers and their works. Reserved seats: $35 for adults, $28 for seniors and $10 for students. To order, call 253-887-7777 or go online at auburnsymphony.org.
Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Live music and wine tasting on the first Saturday of each month, 7-9 p.m. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.
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 four leveled groups based on age and ability (grades 2 through 14). Call 253-315-3125 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
SERVICE INK, Veterans’ Tattoos and Their Stories: June 24-Nov. 15. Unique, engaging exhibit is comprised of photographs and stories about 40 individuals’ military inspired tattoos acquired through a community call. It honors veterans, provides a setting for appreciation and discussion, and celebrates the vigor and storytelling inherent in the art of tattoo. Made possible by 4Culture, Auburn VFW Post 1741 and Renton VFW Post 1263.
RELATED PROGRAMS
Military Family Day: Noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 10. Kids’ activities, historic military fashion show, speakers and music. Free for veterans and their families. Public welcome.
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.
