Events

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

7th Annual Statewide Shelter Open House: Noon-6 p.m. Oct. 6, Auburn Valley Humane Society, 4910 A St. SE, Auburn. Come learn more about the shelter and see adoptable cats and dogs. Giveaways, a raffle with goodies for your cat or dog. With a small donation, there will be special handcrafted Seahawks scarves and hats available to choose or get a pet bandana. Learn more at auburnvalleyhs.org.

S’more Than You Imagined: 6 p.m. Oct. 6, Game Farm Wilderness Park, 2401 Stuck River Road, Auburn. A unique outdoor event that is a nod to the City’s tagline. S’mores, a big band, storytelling by a bon fire. Free. For more information, call Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043.

South King County Candidate Forum: 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 26, Kent Memorial Park Building, 850 Central Ave. N. Presented by APACE (Asian Pacific Islander Americans for Civic Empowerment). Featuring candidates from legislative districts 30, 31, 33 and 47. Doors open and food served at 5:30 p.m. Forum begins at 6. Free. Public welcome. Learn more at apacevotes.org.

Halloween Harvest Festival and Les Gove Park Trunk-or-Treat: 2-5 p.m. Oct. 27, Les Gove Park, REC and Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 9th St. SE. Treats for kids ages 2-10 and their families. There will be games, crafts, a photo booth and trunk-or-treating around the park’s trail. Bring canned and boxed food to support the Auburn Food Bank. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit auburnwa.gov.

Benefits

The Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Oct. 6. On the first Saturday of every month, October to December, February to June, 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 nonprofit organization’s scholarship fund for Auburn School District seniors. For more information, call 253-227-7789.

Eighth annual See Ya Later Dinner and Auction: 5 p.m. Oct. 6, Emerald Downs, 2300 Ron Crockett Drive. “Monopoly” theme. Dinner, live and silent auctions, prize drawing. Proceeds benefit the SYL Foundation, which helps families in medical crisis. Cost: $50 online or $60 at the door. Register at seeyalater.org.

CAToberfest: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 20, Renton Technical College, 3000 NE Fourth St., Renton. South County Cats hosts its 11th annual feline festival and fundraiser. Silent auction, kids activities, speakers, exhibits, art contest, cat-themed marketplace, food. Free. Donations of canned cat food or cash appreciated. Proceeds support South County Cats Spay/Neuter Assistance Organization. For more information, visit southcountycats.org.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary’s Christmas bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27, Eagles hall, 702 M St. SE. Open to the public. Among the merchandise on sale are candles, Tupperware, hand-crafted wooden items, seasonal decorations, clothing, jewelry and baked goods. Lunch available for purchase beginning at noon. Raffle tickets are $1, with a drawing for prizes beginning at 3:30. Proceeds benefit local charities. For more information, call 253-833-2298.

PurpleStride Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer: 9 a.m. Oct. 28, Magnuson Park, Hanger 30, 7400 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle. 5K run/walk, a fundraiser to support longtime Auburn dentist, Dr. John Carpenter, and his fight with cancer. Join Team Carp or simply donate to the team. Fee: $25, includes guaranteed T-shirt (Oct. 7 deadline); $30 (timed registration). Sign up at: support.pancan.org. Visit mstreetdentalauburn.com for details.

Shoe drive: Through Oct. 31. Auburn Mountainview High School’s swim team collecting new or used pairs of shoes of any kind through Oct. 31 as a program fundraiser. Goal is to collect 2,500 pairs of shoes. Shoes can be dropped off at Pugerudes, 118 Railroad Ave. S., Kent.

Auburn Mountainview Booster Club Winter Bazaar: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Nov. 17, Auburn Mountainview High School, 28900 124th Ave. SE. Vendors, with students through their clubs and sports teams selling original art, crafts, jewelry, quilts, home decorations and other creative works. Food also for sale. For more information, contact event chair Kelly Wiggins-Crawford at AMHSWinterBazaar@gmail.com or visit amhsbooster.org/winter-bazaar/

Health

Alzheimer’s Association Auburn Caregiver Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. first Tuesday of the month, Church of the Nazarene, 1225 29th St. SE, Room 15. Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. For information, call Michael Bower, 206-569-7287.

Programs

AAA Driver Improvement Program: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 27, Wesley Homes Lea Hill, 32049 109th Place SE, Auburn. Refresher course on defensive driving skills. Course gives practical guidance for traffic accident prevention and enhances driver safety and confidence. Course completion qualifies drivers 55 years of age and over for automobile insurance premium discounts. Cost: $18 per person. Pre-registration required. For enrollment information, call 206-243-3564.

Tire Rack Street Survival Teen Driving School: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11, Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave., Kent. Northwest Region SCCA hosting safety program. Open to licensed and permitted drivers ages 15-21. Forms, schedules and more information can be found online at streetsurvival.org. Cost is $95 per student, and some insurance companies offer premium discounts to graduates.

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, Auburn Community and Event Center, 910 Ninth St. $25/members; $35/non-members (includes lunch). Register online through the chamber. For more information, contact Karen Wickstrom at 253-833-0700 or karen@auburnareawa.org.

Seniors

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

ACTIVITIES:

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

Lunch: Monday-Friday. Salad bar begins at 11:30 a.m., Main meal served at noon. Cost: $4 suggested contribution for ages 60 and over, $6 under age 60.

Movies: Wednesdays, 1 and 4:30 p.m.

Monday Social Dinner: 4:45-5:30 p.m. Second Monday of the month. $7 for all ages.

Meals on Wheels: Sound Generations program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information call the center at 253-931-3016.

PROGRAMS

Auburn Respite: Nonprofit adult day care program, meets on Fridays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For those seniors who are unable to utilize the senior center on their own and have special needs, the Respite Program may be just what you’re looking for. Call Sheila Pankratz at 253-229-7510 for more information. There is a nominal fee, which may be negotiated upon request. They are always looking for new volunteers too.

Entertainment

AUBURN AVENUE THEATER

At 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 brownpapertickets.com.

Auburn Community Players’s “The Addams Family:” 7 p.m. Oct. 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13, with 2 o’clock matinees on Oct. 6, 7, 13 and 14. This is no simple story of girl meets boy. This “Addams Family” spin-off is every father’s nightmare. Tickets: $17, $14 (pre-sale only) and $22, $19 (door only).

Seattle International Comedy Competition: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2, 9. Theater hosts two weeks of preliminary competition. Tickets: $21 and $18.

6 Guitars: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3. A pitch perfect blend of music, comedy and characters. Chris Padgett shares the poignant stories of six distinct guitar playing characters with a mix of humor and breathtaking musicianship. Performing styles range from blues and jazz, to rock, classical, folk and country. Tickets: $21 and $18.

Joey Jewell’s Tribute to Frank Sinatra and Friends: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Take a swingin’ time trip back to the Las Vegas Strip. Joey Jewell’s performance combines the incomparable phrasing and vocal texture of Frank Sinatra, and evokes the swaggering spirit of Ol’ Blue Eyes and Vegas in their heyday. Jewell is backed by Jim Kerl’s Swing Session big band. Tickets are $21 and $18.

Jealous Dogs – Pretenders Tribute: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Seattle tribute band brings the music of Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders to life with passion and appreciation. Tickets are $21, $18.

AveKids, “The 3 Little Pigs:” 2 p.m. Nov. 17. When the wolf is on the hunt for some succulent pork, the shakin’ bacon starts makin’ a sturdy, tooth-proof home for protection. Tickets: $10.

Stonesy – Rolling Stones Tribute: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Seattle-based band faithfully reproducing the timeless music of the Rolling Stones on stage. Tickets are $21 and $18.

AUBURN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

At 702 Fourth St. NE. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or brownpapertickets.com.

Auburn Symphony Orchestra fall concert, Pines of Rome: 2:30 p.m. Oct. 14. Introducing the ASO’s new music director, Wesley Schulz, and featuring renowned young soloist Randall Goosby on violin. Program: Ottorino Respighi’s Fountains of Rome and Pines of Rome, Kevin Puts’ Millenium Canons; and Erich Korngold’s Concerto for Violin. Free pre-concert lecture with KING FM’s Dave Beck: 1:45 p.m. Reception with light refreshments in honor of Schulz to immediately follow the program. Tickets: $37 general, $30 senior, $10 student. Call 253-887-7777 to order or purchase online at auburnsymphony.org by noon Oct. 12. Walk-up purchases available at box office on site beginning at 1:30 p.m.

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 info, visit wrvmuseum.org or call 253-288-7439.

EXHIBITS

Sasquatch, Ancient Native Perspectives on the Mysterious Beings of the Woods: Through Dec. 16. It examines ancient Native oral histories documenting the possible presence of mysterious humanoid beings that live deep within the Pacific Northwest forests.

PROGRAMS

Late Play Date: 6-8 p.m., first Thursday of every month. Drop-in for free admission and themed activities perfect for families with children 3-12 years of age. No registration required.

Story Club, Big Questions for Inquiring Young Minds: 4-5 p.m. Oct. 11. Not all picture books are fairytales. Kids age 8-11 will engage in questions with a snack, story time, discussion and exploration of a museum exhibit. October book: “Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea” by Toni Johnston. Free.