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. Aug, 26 program: a chili cook-off between Auburn Police and the Valley Regional Fire Authority. For more information, visit www.auburnfarmersmarket.org.
Wallup in Puyallup, Worlds Biggest Outdoor Car & Truck Sale: Aug. 17-19, Western Washington Fairgrounds, 110 9th Ave., SW, blue parking lot, Puyallup. Hours: Friday, 9 a..m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission free. Information: www.puyallupcars.com.
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), The Station Bistro, and Auburn Wine & Caviar. Tickets at the event are $25 and include wine/beer tastings, food samples, a wine glass, bag and entries for prizes. For more information, go to: www.auburndt.org.
Benefits
“Wheels for Meals” : Ongoing, EZ Wheel, 1604 15th St. SW, Suite 101, Auburn (across from the SuperMall). Portion of sales to benefit the Auburn Food Bank. Cash donations also accepted. 253-929-8215.
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.
Musical concert: 5-8 p.m., Aug. 19. Auburn Game Farm Park, 3030 R St SE. Featuring four ethnic musical groups: a brass band, soloists and several vocal groups. Enjoy Ukrainian, Russian and Central Asian cuisine in exchange for your donations. An auction includes ethnic souvenirs; a drawing offers oil paintings. Donations support the Russian-Ukrainian “Parousia” SDA Church building project, which is in progress. For more information, call 253-632-4098.
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; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 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: 253-288-7659, cisauburn@comcast.net (email) or www.auburn.ciswa.org.
Auburn Mountainview High School Bands Car Wash: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 25, Les Schwab Tires, 2604 Auburn Way N. Proceeds support the bands’ activities, including a spring trip to Disneyland, where they have been invited to perform. Purchase tickets in advance from an AMHS band student or bring your dirty vehicles to the event and support award-winning local musicians. Suggested donation $5. More info: http://RoarOfTheLions.org.
Mad Dog Boot Camp Fitness: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aug. 25, 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.
Kiwanis Team Trivia Challenge: 6 p.m., Sept. 13, Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St., Auburn. Teams of 6-8 people compete for 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.
Puyallup Walk to Beat Breast Cancer: 8 a.m., Sept. 22, Puyallup Fair & Events Center,110 9th Ave. SW. Proceeds benefit Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Advance registration until Sept. 20 is $35 for adults, $18 for children (6-18 years), and includes a Walk T-shirt. Kids 5 and under are free. Registration also accepted on the day of the walk at $40 for adults, $23 for children. Teams are also encouraged to walk and raise funds for breast cancer awareness. Check-in to walk is at the Blue Gate on Meridian St. and 10th Ave. SW. at 7 a.m. Fair gate admission is included in registration, which is available at www.DoThePuyallupWalk.org.
Walk the Wall: 9:30 a.m., Sept. 22, Roegner Park, picnic shelter, 601 Oravetz Road SE, Auburn. 10-K walk. Registration begins at 9 a.m., walk at 9:30. Proceeds support International China Concern, a Christian development organization that changes lives by bringing love, hope and opportunity to China’s abandoned and disabled. To register or to donate, visit walkthewall.kintera.org/faf/home. For more information, contact Jensen Brown, browncircus@comcast.net, 253-886-3332.
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: 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.
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 was 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:
GENERAL PUBLIC
Expanded Auburn Library Opening Celebration: 9:30 a.m., Sept. 15. Celebrate the next chapter for your library as the expanded and renovated Auburn Library opens for the first time. In preparation for the opening, the temporary library will be close permanently at the end of the day on Wednesday, Sept. 12. No bookdrop or other services will be available in the interim. Please visit another nearby KCLS location for assistance.
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.
Monday Morning Story Time: 10:15 a.m., Sept. 17, 24. Ages 2 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome. Explore Early Literacy through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.
Wacky Wednesday Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Sept. 19, 26. Ages 3 to 6. Preschoolers will be hopping and celebrating stories, alphabet letters, and creative activities in this half hour program.
Spanish Story Time: 6:30 p.m., Sept. 24. Stories, rhymes, felt stories and more for the family.
Bouncing Baby Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Sept. 20, 27. Ages newborn to 24 months. Bounce along to fun chants and music. A short play time follows.
Sleepy Story Time: 7 p.m., Sept. 27. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime Story Time.
TEENS
Skateboard Maintenance Workshop: 4 p.m., Sept. 20. For teens in middle school and high school. Join Mike from Gravity Sports in Renton as he shows you how to take care of your skateboard and fun mods you can do. Bring in your board for a free tune up and a chance to ask questions about your board. All teens who attend will be entered into a drawing to win a free skateboard.
Teen Reads Cafe: • 4:30 p.m., Aug. 21. “The Splendor Falls”. • 4:30 p.m., Sept. 18. For teens in middle school and high school. 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.
Teen Zone: 3 p.m., Sept. 26. For teens in middle school and high school. Hang out, study, play video games and pick up a good book … all in the same place.
Date or Hate, Teen Book Speed Dating: 3:30 p.m, Sept. 27. For teens in middle school and high school. Come fall in love with a new book. Meet a new book every minute and find your perfect match. Take home the ones you want to date and leave the ones you hate. Refreshments 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 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. • 6 p.m., Sept. 24, 26. Registration date: 5 p.m., Sept. 19. Frst come, first served. Bring picture identification. Class is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8:30 p.m. by Green River Community College. No children please.
Computer classes: Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018.
Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., Sept. 1, 5, 8. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions. Genealogy Assistance in September will be held at the Auburn temporary library location.
Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 6:30 p.m., Sept. 11. “The Buddha in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka. A gorgeous novel by the celebrated author of “When the Emperor Was Divine” that tells the story of a group of young women brought from Japan to San Francisco as “picture brides” nearly a century ago. Come for a lively discussion on the second Tuesday of the month. New members are always welcome and copies of the book will be available at the library. http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/
Drop In to Learn about eBooks: 5 p.m., Sept. 26. Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader or computer. Look at popular eReaders, OverDrive and Adobe Digital Editions software and ask questions.
Early literacy parties in Spanish: 10 a.m., Sept. 28. Each of the “Fiestas” offers eight workshops designed for Spanish-speaking families to prepare their children for kindergarten. The Fiestas help parents and caregivers teach children the basic learning skills they will need before they can actually read and write.
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Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Spanish Story Times: 6:30 p.m., Aug. 21, 28, Sept. 4, 25. Stories, rhymes, felt stories and more for the family.
Baby Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Newborn to 24 months 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
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.
Teen Zone: 3 p.m., Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26. Play video games, get online, do homework, hang out or read a book!
Algona-Pacific Teen Book Club: 3:30 p.m., Sept. 25. Discuss the book of the month and share what you’ve been reading.
Duct Tape Creations: 3:30 p.m., Sept. 27. Create your own duct tape creations-wallet, cell phone case and much more.
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
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 3 p.m., Sept. 10. Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader or computer.
Algona-Pacific Page Turners Book Group: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 19. Ask at the library for book title.
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., Tuesdays, Thursdays. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
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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. 25: Paul Sawyer, guitar. For more information, call 253-887-8530.
“Round and Round the Garden”, a British comedy: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 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. 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.
Classic Kid’s Movies Series Package: 2 p.m. Saturdays, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. • Sept. 22: “Charlotte’s Web”; Oct. 6: “Flipper”; • Jan. 12: “An American Tail”; • Feb. 2: “Babe” ; March 2: “Hey There It’s Yogi Bear!” Series package: $10. Call Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. Order online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
September Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 22, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Great regional comedy. Recommended for ages 18 and above. Tickets: $17, $15. Call Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. Order online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Ave Kids, “Malika Queen of the Cats”: 2 p.m., Sept. 29, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Written by “Tears of Joy” artistic director Nancy Aldrich, the show features a royal cat who is a benevolent figure, glamourpuss, powerful monarch and a dispenser of magic. This charming story is told through puppetry for kids 3 and up and is an introduction to Middle Eastern culture and the power of giving to others. Based on a traditional story from Palestine and adapted from the book “Sitti and the Cats” by Sally Bahous. Tickets: $6. Call Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. Order online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Hell’s Belles: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 5, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Committed, ferocious, meticulous women rock musicians will deliver authentic AC/DC to the Ave. Tickets: $20, $18. Call Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. Order online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Glenn Miller Orchestra: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 12, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Bringing the unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. Formed in 1956, the orchestra has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Tickets: $17, $15. Call Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. Order online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
“Willy Wonka”: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 19, 20, 26, 27; 2 p.m., Oct. 20, 26, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Roald Dahl’s scrumdidilyumptious musical is guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth. Tickets: $14, $12 (pre-sale only); $17, $15 at the door. Call Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. Order online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
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. Open mic on the last Wednesday of the month. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.
Auditions
“Scrooge The Musical”: 7 p.m. Sept. 25 and Sept. 27, Performing Arts Building, main campus, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Presented by Heavier Than Air Family Theater, Green River Community College’s resident community theater. Those auditioning should plan on attending both days. All adult roles are open. Auditioners should, but are not required to, bring a picture and lead sheet. This is a group audition and no advanced preparation is necessary. Informal read-through type auditions will be held for adults, ages 16 and above. Needed are community actors and actresses, with strong singing, dancing and acting skills. For more detail, visit www.heavierthanair.com. Rehearsals will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 4, with performances scheduled for Dec. 14, 15, 16, 21, and 22. The entire cast must be available for all scheduled rehearsals and performances. For more information, contact Joe Baker at 253-833-9111, ext. 2409.
Reunions
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: Exhibit: “Stills in the Hills: Homebrewed Hooch in the Age of Prohibition” (Aug. 15-Nov. 4). Exploring the history of prohibition through a local and national lens via historic photographs and period artifacts. 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: July exhibit: John Woodard’s large scale self-portrait oil paintings are variations of an exploration of self. Gallery is located at 25 W. Main St. Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
