Events

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

Auburn International Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sundays, through Sept. 23, Auburn Sound Transit Plaza, 23 A St. SW. Opening its fourth season. Market features more than 40 vendors offering a variety of fresh locally grown farm-based foods, hand-crafted items, and a concession stand that is restaurant-based but features a home-cooked taste. The market includes free performances, guest chef demonstrations with farm-fresh ingredients, children’s activities and classes on health, nutrition, and gardening. For more information, visit www.auburnfarmersmarket.org.

Clean Up Pacific: 8 a.m., Aug. 4, Pacific City Hall, Centennial Park, 100 3rd Ave. SE. Volunteer effort to weed and feed, beautify the City Hall campus and park grounds. Potluck lunch. Sponsored by Adults for ‘Lil Sprouts (adultsforlilsprouts@gmail.com). Endorsed by Friends of the Lower White River. For more information, contact MIndy O’Hara, president, AFLS, 253-653-3760

ArtRageous: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Aug. 4, downtown Auburn. Free to the public. See and meet local artists. Hands-on activities, art making for all ages.  Artists from throughout the region selling their quality handmade goods. Juried art show on display. A beer and wine garden will be in Plaza Park across the street from the Main Stage that will bring the music of Mr. Pink, and Whiskey River’s Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band. For more information, call 253-931-3043.

Auburn’s National Night Out: Aug. 7, throughout Auburn. Unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. Residents in neighborhoods throughout the city of Auburn and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on the outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police on Aug. 7. To register your neighborhood or to inquire about further details, contact Diana Johnson at 253-876-1965 or djohnson@auburnwa.gov. If desired, a City representative can make an appearance at your event to talk to attendees about fighting crime in their area. To register your event, visit www.auburnwa.gov.

Auburn Days: Aug. 10-11-12, downtown Auburn. Diverse community festival featuring musicians, authors, poets, artists, athletes and future leaders and supporting nonprofit organizations, hobbyists, candidates, vendors, volunteers, the public and families. Highlights: Friday, community barbecue; 6 p.m., 5K Fun Run, 7 p.m. Saturday, grand parade, noon; street dance, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, classic car, truck and cycle show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, visit www.auburndays.com.

Second annual Auburn International Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 11, City Hall Plaza and Plaza Park, 25 West Main St. The City of Auburn’s Community Services division presents a festival to celebrate the community’s diversity. Held in conjunction with Auburn Days. For more information, visit www.auburnwa.gov.

Auburn Wine & Music Festival:  Noon-7 p.m., Aug. 25; noon-5 p.m., Aug. 26, downtown Auburn at the plaza across from City Hall.  Live music on Saturday from The Paul Marcus Band, Gray Sky Falling, Rae Soloman Band and On the Level. Sunday’s entertainment is from the Dave Hoskins Jazz Quartet and James King & the Southside Blues.  The Auburn Kiwanis Club host “Happy Hour Trivia” on Saturday from 4-4:30 p.m. in the Wine Garden. Pre-sale tickets are $20 and available at Rottles, Auburn Downtown Association Office, Trotters (The Wine Loft) and Auburn Wine & Caviar. Tickets at the event are $25.  Tickets include wine/beer tastings and food samples plus a wine glass, bag and entries for prizes.  For more  information, go to:  www.auburndt.org.

Local craft vendors wanted: Aug. 25-26 Auburn Wine & Music Festival, downtown Auburn.  For more information, call 253-347-0585.

Benefits

Charity Boot Camp: 10 a.m., Aug. 4, Vision Quest, 1101 Supermall Way. Proceeds to benefit Communities In Schools of Auburn. A donation of $20 or a new backpack or pair of shoes is requested for participation.

All Saints Lutheran Church fund raisers for local schools: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 11 (donation car wash, yard sale); 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 17 (bake sale, car wash), 27225 Military Road S.  Information and yard sale tables reservations ($20) available at 253-852-4884.

Mad Dog Boot Camp Fitness: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aug. 11, 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:  Aug. 25.

Dog Days: Aug. 17-19, Pacific Raceways drag strip, 31001 144th Ave. SE, Kent. Machinists Union District Lodge 751 teams up with Pacific Raceways for its annual charity fundraising event. District 751 is selling discount tickets for Pacific Raceways’ NHRA Lucas Oil Division 6 Top Fuel dragster and Funny car races, which will take place that weekend. Tickets are $5 and good for one day’s entry to the races. Tickets are on sale at all District 751 union halls in Puget Sound, including the Auburn Hall, 201 A St. SW. Proceeds will go to Guide Dogs of America, a California-based charity that provides service dogs to people across North America who are blind or have impaired vision.

6th annual Children’s Fair: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Aug. 18, Orting City Park, 110 Train St. SE. Presented by Bikers Against Child Abuse, Puget Sound Chapter. Kids bicycle rodeo, dunk tank, silent auction, face painting, bouncy houses, kids crafts, vendor booths, barbecue, music. For more information, call 253-653-5244 or www.bacaworld.org.

Barknum & Wagley’s Pawnival: Noon-4 p.m., Aug. 18, Paws-Abilities Total Dog Center, 7338 26th St. E., Fife. Activities, games for children and pets; prizes; demonstrations; vendors. Proceeds benefit local animal rescues. Sponsored by Dog Hair Everywhere and Johnson Klehr Pet Services . For more information, visit www.myaarf.org.

Rummage Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 23, 24, 25, St. Matthew/Mateo Episcopal Church, 23 L St. NE, Auburn. Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday.

CISA drive: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 24, Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road, west parking lot;  Aug. 25, Fugate Administration Building, 915 4th St. NE, front parking lot.  Monetary and supply donations will be accepted at the driveup event to support Communities in School of Auburn. Volunteers will be on hand to take your donations and provide a receipt. Starbucks partners will serve coffee.  For more information: 253-288-765, cisauburn@comcast.net (email) or www.auburn.ciswa.org.

Kiwanis Team Trivia Challenge: 6 p.m., Sept. 13, Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St., Auburn. Teams of 6-8 people compete for cash prizes. The $40 per person cost includes dinner and entry fee. Proceeds to benefit Communities in Schools of Auburn. To register go to www.kiwanistriviachallenge.com.

Health

Cascade Regional Blood Center drives:  11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Aug. 3, Gordon Trucking/Valley Freightliner, 151 Stewart Road SW, Pacific; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 4, Albertsons, 4010 A St. SE, Auburn; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 11-12, Auburn Days, I St. NE and B Street; 10 a.m.-noon, Aug. 15, Parametrix, 1002 15th St. SW, Suite 220, Auburn. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives:  Noon-3 p.m., Aug. 3, Boeing, 700 15th St. SW, (17-44  cafeteria);  11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., Aug. 8, Social Security, 1901 C St. SW, Auburn; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., Aug. 10, Auburn Regional Medical Center, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St.;  12:30-3:30 p.m., Aug. 16, GISA, 400 15th St. SW; 8:30-11 a.m., Aug. 16, Aero Controls Inc., 1610 20th St. NW; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., Aug. 16, Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St.; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., Aug. 24, Zones, Inc., 1102 15th S. SW, Suite 102. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

First annual Aging Expo, “Aging Successfully in Auburn and Beyond”: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 11, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. Expo tailored toward baby boomers, older adults, their families and caregivers. Looking for exhibitors that have products or services that benefit these individuals to make the most out of life and look forward to a happy, healthy and financially secure future.  To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Pegi Moll at the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce at 253-833-0700 or pegi@auburnareawa.org.

Faith

2nd Annual Each 1 Reach 1 Outreach: 1-6 p.m., Aug. 18, Pacific Park, 600 3rd Ave. SE. Presented by Valiant Living Christian Center. Public invited. Day of ministering to the local community through song, dance and poetry. Entertainment, sack lunches. Monetary or food donations greatly appreciated. Please RSVP with your level of participation or questions to our outreach coordinator, Aileen Miles, at 253-670-2262. For more information, visit www.valiantliving.org.

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.

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

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

Bored Games: 2 p.m., Aug. 6. In conjunction with Auburn Parks & Rec Drop-In Program held at Olympic Middle School, 1825 K St. SE. Bored? Come down to the library to play board games and more with your friends.

Dream Journals: 2 p.m., Aug. 13. In conjunction with Auburn Parks & Rec Drop-In Program held at Olympic Middle School, 1825 K St. SE. Learn about dream interpretation and create a journal to keep track of your dreams and what they mean.

Button Making: 2 p.m., Aug. 10. In conjunction with Auburn Parks & Rec Drop-In Program held at Olympic Middle School, 1825 K St. SE. Make buttons to decorate your clothes, bags and more. All materials provided.

Teen Reads Cafe: 4:30 p.m., Aug. 21. “The Splendor Falls”.

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.

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 (ESOL): Aug. 1-31. 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.

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., Aug. 1, 4, 8, 11. 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.  • Microsoft PowerPoint, 10 a.m., Aug. 14. Held on the Techlab mobile classroom. • Microsoft Excel Level 3, 11:30 a.m., Aug. 14. Held on the Techlab mobile classroom.

Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 6:30 p.m., Aug. 14. “The Egg and I” by Betty MacDonald. Meets at Zola’s Cafe, 402 E. Main St., Auburn.

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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., July 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., Aug. 7. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Aug. 7. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.

Spanish Story Times: 6:30 p.m., Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28. Stories, rhymes, felt stories and more for the family.

Dream It, Read It, Do It Magic Show: 7 p.m., Aug. 6. Presented by Jeff Evans. Ages 5 and older with adult. In this show of mysterious tricks discover that anything you dream about and want to learn can be found in books.

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

Bored Games: 2 p.m., Aug. 2. Bored? Come down to the library to play board games and more with your friends.

Leather Bracelet Tooling: 2 p.m., Aug. 23. Learn the art of leather tooling to design a bracelet. Limited to the first 12 participants.

Algona-Pacific Teen Book Club: 3:30 p.m., Aug. 28. 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.

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.

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

Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 15. Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers.

Drop In to Learn about eBooks: 2 p.m., Aug. 4. Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader or computer. Look at popular eReaders, OverDrive and Adobe Digital Editions software and ask questions.

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

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

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

Jazz series: 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, Auburn Wine and Caviar Co., 2402 A St. SE. Mark Lewis, a Northwest saxophonist and flute virtuoso joins Auburn Wine and Caviar in presenting a weekly jazz series. Featured guest musicians: • Aug. 4: Steve Nowak, guitar; • Aug. 11: John Stowell, guitar; • Aug. 25: Paul Sawyer, guitar. For more information, call 253-887-8530.

Soundbites, Auburn’s newest concert series: Noon-1:30 p.m. every Friday, City Hall Plaza, 25 W. Main St., Auburn. Free to the public. Presented by Auburn Regional Medical Center. Lineup:  • Aug. 3: Wally and the Beavs (‘50s and ‘60s rock & roll). For more information, call 253-931-3043.

Outdoor Movie Nights: Summer nights, beginning at dusk. Matchett Park, 402 Warde St., Algona. Presented by the City of Algona. Lineup:  “Big Miracle”, Aug. 4. Refreshments will be provided by South Valley Police Explorers. Bring chairs and blankets. Call 253-833-2897 for more information.

Kids SummerStage outdoor concert series: Noon, every Wednesday, Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE, Auburn. Free. Lineup: • • Aug. 8: Caspar Babypants; • Aug. 15: Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies.  In the event of rain, the concert will be moved inside Parks Building at Les Gove Park. For more information, call the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043.

“Seussical The Musical”: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 3-4, 10-11; 2 p.m. Aug. 5, 12, The Little Theatre at Thomas Jefferson High School, S. 288th St., Auburn. Rosebud Children’s Theatre Conservatory presentation. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit www.rosebudctc.org.

“Round and Round the Garden”, a British comedy: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18,  Theatre at Auburn Mountainview Theater, 28900 124th Ave. SE. Presented by the Summer Alumni Theater Company. The six-member cast presents Alan Ayckbourn’s comedic play, part of the British playwright’s explosively hilarious trilogy, “The Norman Conquests.” Admission: $8 per ticket. Proceeds benefit the high school drama students scholarship fund.

Summer Sounds & Cinema: 7 p.m., Fridays, various Auburn parks. Free. Lineup: • Aug. 3, Sunset Park, 1306 69th St. SE, concert: No Rules; movie: “Tangled” (PG); • Aug. 10, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth Street SE, concert: One Eyed Jack; movie: “Toy Story” (G); • Aug. 17, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE, concert: Funaddicts; Movie: “Despicable Me” (PG). For more information, call Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043.

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. Monday, Aug. 6 program: Featuring Pacific Poet Laureate Gerald A. McBreen and five-time Pushcart nominee Sharmagne Leland-St. John. 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.

Auditions

Auburn Community Players’ “Willy Wonka”: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Aug. 7, Children’s Dance Theater, 122 W. Main St., Auburn (entrance in back). Bring a head shot/picture, resume and a prepared musical theater song, two minutes max, no a cappella. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist will be provided. For any questions regarding the Auburn Community Players or the Auburn Ave Theater, please contact Jim Kleinbeck at 253-804-5057 or jkleinbeck@auburnwa. Auburn Community Players can be found on Facebook.com.

Reunions

Auburn High School Class of 1960: 4 p.m., Aug. 10, The Station Bistro, 110 2nd St. SW, Suite 125, by the Auburn Transit Station.Grads and family are invited for the celebration that includes a buffet dinner. Cost is $28 per person. For more information, call Patricia Sage, reunion organizer, at 253-833-4400.

Auburn High School Class of ‘72: 6-11 p.m., Aug. 18, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Relaxed, casual evening as classmates reconnect with old friends, share laughs and rekindle memories. Cost: $60 per person, For more information, contact Jon Peninger at 253-631-0818 or auburn72@comcast.net, or visit www.auburn72reunion.info.

Museums

White River Valley Museum:  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.