Events

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

A Victorian Country Christmas: Dec. 3-5, Western Washington Fairgrounds and Event Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup (directions, www.thefair.com). Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday. Professional stage shows, delectable cuisine, “how to” demonstrations, Santa and Mrs. Clause, family activities and more. Parking free at designated Western Washington Fairground parking lots. General admission: $10 adults; $8 seniors 62 and over, military personnel with ID and juniors 6-18. Children 5 and younger are free with an adult. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com. Visit www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com. for more information.

Journey to Bethlehem: 5:30-9 p.m., Dec. 2-5, Auburn Adventist Academy Church, outdoor setting, 5010 Auburn Way S. Church presents free community Christmas play, interactive outdoor drama and concert. Family friendly, handicap accessible, donations accepted. Free tickets available at www.J2Binfo.org. For more information, call 253-833-5853.

“Holiday Snack & Craft”: 2-4 p.m., Dec. 4, Washington Elementary School, 20 E St. NE. Join the Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec staff in creating holiday gingerbread houses and ornaments. Pre-registration fee: $3 for residents, $4 for non-residents. Registration at the door is $5. For more information, contact the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department at 253-931-3043.

White River Valley Museum’s Holiday Tea and Festivity: Noon, 2 p.m., Dec. 4, museum, 918 H St. SE, Auburn. Tea seatings will be at the two times Enjoy a special Victorian era holiday tea with all the trimmings. Served and hosted by docents in circa-1900 fashions, fare includes savories, sweets and of course, tea. Between seatings, enjoy various holiday crafts and activities throughout the museum, including a model railroad, as well as artist-led projects in celebration of the Small Works Big Presents exhibit. Admission: $5 for adults; $4 for children and seniors. www. wrvmuseum.org.

Santa Parade: 4:30 p.m., Dec. 4, Main Street, Auburn. A free, festive and fun children’s parade, which is followed by a community caroling and the lighting of the City Hall Christmas tree. Pre-parade entertainment starts at 4 p.m. in front of City Hall. A Snack and Craft event precedes the parade from 2-4 p.m. at Washington Elementary. Auburn Ave. Theater to host movie after parade. Information: 253-931-3043, www.auburnwa.gov.

“A Christmas Story” screening: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. To be shown after the parade. Prizes for the best bunny pajamas, snow suit, or Ralphy look-alike. Admission: $4. Food concessions will be available. Advance tickets available at the Parks Office or get your tickets on the day of the event at the theater box office, starting at 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department at 253-931-3043.

Auburn Optimist Club Santa House: Open Dec. 4-22, B Street Plaza, Auburn. The Santa House will open directly after the Dec. 4 parade and will have varying hours though Dec. 22. Times: 5:30-9 p.m. Dec. 4; noon-6 p.m., Dec. 5, 11, 12, 18, 19; 3-6 p.m., Dec. 13-17, 20-22. Call 253-315-3025 for details.

The Seasons at Lea Hill Village community Christmas tree lighting ceremony: 7 p.m., Dec. 4, 12722 SE 312th. St., Auburn. The public is invited. Pfaff’s Christmas Tree Farm provided The Seasons with a 20-foot tree, which will be decorated and lighted. Organizers welcome children to bring handmade decorations to hang on the tree. Santa Claus will make a visit. There will be snacks, hot drinks and caroling.

Wright Spirit holiday celebration: 10 a.m., Dec. 11, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle, Exit 158, off Interstate 5 on Boeing Field. Santa Claus arrives via helicopter at 10 a.m. to kick off the museum’s annual holiday celebration honoring the Wright brothers’ first powered flight on Dec. 17, 1903. After his arrival, Santa will be joined by Mrs. Claus to greet children in the museum’s Great Gallery until 2 p.m. Holiday music will be performed by West Seattle’s Hope Lutheran School bell choir from 10-11 a.m., and by the Boeing Orchestra of Flight from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Model airplane building workshops are at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Wright Spirit activities will continue until 2 p.m., and are free with museum admission. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for active military, $8 for youth 5 to 17, and free for children under 5. Group rates are available. For museum information, please call 206-764-5720 or visit www.museumofflight.org.

Breakfast with Santa: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Dec. 11, Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. Two seatings. Register early. A chance for your little one to tell Santa exactly what’s on their list. Breakfast and entertainment. Tickets: children, $5/$7; adults, $6/$8. For more information, call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043.

Auburn Masonic Temple celebrates 122 years: 5 p.m., Dec. 11, Masonic Temple, 10 Auburn Way S, Members of King Solomon Lodge No. 60 of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington cordially invite the citizens of Auburn to attend the 122nd annual installation of officers. Reception to follow the ceremony. For more information on Free Masonry, or for those who are interested in becoming a member, visit www.kingsolomon60.com.

“TEAM Auburn – Commit to Fit”: 3-7 p.m., Dec. 13, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. Free and open to the public. Auburn High School DECA Chapter’s student-led media campaign is to change the culture of health and fitness in the Auburn School District and surrounding community. Activities will include marketing and education fair, entertainment, cooking demonstrations, special guest appearances, and distribution of materials for community members to fill their “fit kits.” For more information, contact Auburn High School DECA Advisor Lori Jacobs at ljacobs@auburn.wednet.edu or 253-931-4880.

Blue Christmas Service: 6-7:30 p.m., Dec. 19, Auburn Adventist Academy Church, 5010 Auburn Way S. Sponsored by Auburn City Police & Fire Chaplains, GriefWorks. Public is welcome to share ideas about how to care for yourself and your family during this difficult time; information about community resources related to grief and loss of loved ones; a holistic approach to grief and healing through music, candle lighting and a gift to go home with.

Benefit

Winter Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 4 , Auburn Mountainview High School, 28900 124th Ave. SE , Auburn. Hosted by Auburn Mountainview Booster Club. No admission charge. Call Terri at 253-217-0237 or Michelle at 253-288-1812.

Victorian Farmhouse Christmas at Neely Mansion: Dec. 4-5, Neely Mansion, 12303 Auburn-Black Diamond Road, Auburn, just east of the Highway 18/Auburn-Black Diamond Road exit. Tour times: 1 p.m.; 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. Tour the historic Victorian Classic Revival farmhouse, decorated for the holidays, with docents in period dress. Enjoy light refreshments and explore the gift shop. Cost: $8 per person. Funds go toward the continuing restoration of this national landmark, built by one of King County’s earliest and most prominent pioneer families. Advance reservations required. To register, call Pat at 253-833-2116. Visit www.neelymansion.org for further information.

Sing from the Heart: Dec. 10-12, all Top Food & Drug stores, including two Auburn locations – 1702 Auburn Way N;1406 Lake Tapps Parkway SE. Hours of performance: 2-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10; noon-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. Top Foods will donate a $50 gift card to a local food bank for each hour a group presents holiday music. Participants may include organizations, quartets, choirs, families or friends. Children’s groups can register for 30-minute performances.Groups must register in advance for a time at the guest services counter of a TOP Foods store or by calling a store. For more information, visit www.Top-Foods.com.

“Burn the Floor!”: 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., Jan. 16, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Allegro Precision Dance Company’s annual fundraising dance showcase. Dance teams will debut their new numbers for the year – solos, duos, trios and groups. Tickets are $10. Proceeds to benefit performers and their families to help offset yearly costume and competition costs. For academy information, visit www.allegrodance.com.

Health

Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Gordon Trucking/Valley Freightliner, 151 Stewart Road SW, Pacific; 5-8:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Christian Faith Center Church, 33645 20th Ave S., Federal Way; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Dec. 4, Lakeland Hills Community, 1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E, Auburn; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 7, World Vision HQ, 34834 Weyerhaeuser Way, Federal Way; 8-11 a.m., Dec. 7, Weyerhaeuser Technological Center (WTC), 32901 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way; 1-4 p.m., Dec. 8, St. Francis Hospital, 34515 9th Ave S., Federal Way; 8 a.m-noon, Dec. 8, Weyerhaeuser – Corporate (CH), 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way; 9 a.m.-noon, Dec. 22, Parametrix – Auburn, 1002 15th St. SW, Suite 220; 1-4 p.m., Dec. 28, Auburn Way Self Storage, 4425 Auburn Way N. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Boeing Auburn 17-44 (employees only), bus on west side of Cafe 17-44, 700 15th St. SW; 1:30-4 p.m., Dec. 10, Zones, Inc., 1102 15th St. SW; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Dec. 13, First United Methodist Church, Fireside Room, 100 N St. SE; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., Dec. 15, Social Security, 1901 C St. SW, Auburn; 9-11:30 a.m., Dec. 16, Cardinal Health, 801 C St., Auburn; 1-3 p.m., Dec. 16, Aero Controls, Inc., 1610 20th St. NW; 11 a.m.-1 p.m, 2-5 p.m., Dec. 17, Auburn Regional Medical Center, mobile at 2nd Street entrance, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St.; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Dec. 27, Messiah Lutheran Church, New Gathering Hall, 805 4th St. NE; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., Dec. 30, Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Altzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group meeting: 6:30-8 p.m., Dec. 8, Auburn Meadows, 945 22nd St. NE. For more information, call 253-333-0171.

Healthy Cooking: Demonstrations, Outpatient Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services, Medical Gym, 701 M St., Suite 102, Auburn. A $5 food donation is requested. For more information, contact Kirsten at 253-833-8766.

Libraries

Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S., Auburn. 253-931-3018. Library events include:

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Toddler ABC Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Dec. 6, 13. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.

Tuesday Baby Bounces and Story Times: 10:05 a.m. and 11 a.m., Dec. 7, 14. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Join us for bounces, stories and short playtime afterward.

Preschool ABC Story Times: 11 a.m., Dec. 6, 13. Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome. Preschoolers develop pre-reading skills exploring the alphabet through stories, music and activities.

Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Dec. 8, 15. Ages 3 to 6, siblings welcome. Kids will be hopping to stories, finger plays and funny flannel board activities.

Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., Dec. 2, 9. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime story time.

We Call It Fall: 11 a.m., Dec. 4. Come along on a musical journey with Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies, (guitar, drums, keyboards, bass and backup vocals) as they sing educational and engaging songs about the autumn season and the fall harvest.

Totally Board Game Day: Noon, Dec. 11. Ages 4 to 13, ages 8 and younger with adult. Come play and relax with some friendly board games, puzzles and snacks. Choose from Apples to Apples Jr., Clue, Monopoly, Candy Land, Chess and more. Or bring your own to share.

TEENS

Game On!: 3:30 p.m., Dec. 8, 15. Play your favorite games for the Wii, Xbox 360, GameCube and PS2. Check out our new games. Registration not required.

Dream It, Do It: 5:30 p.m., Dec. 7. Girls ages 11 to 18 and their parents only, please. Author Deborah Reber will use her book, “In Their Shoes”, to challenge girls and young women to dream big about their career futures, share insight and advice from top women in just about every job field and help girls come up with a plan for things they can do now to make their dreams for the future a reality.

Teen Writers Group: 5:30 p.m., Dec. 9. Ages 12 to 18. Working on a novel, short story, memoir, poetry or not even sure what you want to write? Join other teens to share your writing, gain ideas and practice your craft.

Twilight Prom: 6 p.m., Dec. 10. Attention Twihards. Celebrate the release of the Eclipse DVD with games, trivia, a photo opportunity and snacks. Formal wear encouraged but not required. This is an after-hours event in the library meeting room. No in and out privileges.

Teen Book Club Reads: 4:30 p.m., Dec. 21. “Elsewhere” by Gabrielle Zevin . The first eight people who sign up to attend will receive a free copy courtesy of the Friends of the Auburn Library.

ADULTS

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., Dec. 4, 8, 11, 22; 7 p.m., Dec. 13. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.

Share your Love of Reading with Someone Who Cannot Visit the Library: Volunteer to select, deliver and return library materials to a shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. You must be age 18 or older and have reliable transportation. Training is provided and takes about an hour. For more information, contact Susan LaFantasie, 425-369-3235 or 877-905-2008.

Computer Classes: Sign up at the information desk or call 253-931-3018. • Computer Class: Internet Nivel 1: 10 a.m., Dec. 4; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., Dec. 7; • Facebook Basics: 10 a.m., Dec. 9; • Microsoft Excel Level 2: 10 a.m., Dec. 11; • Introduction to Computers: 10 a.m. Dec. 13.

Computer Class, One-on-One Assistance: Do you need extra help on the computer? Are you working on a special project? A Netmaster volunteer can give you one-on-one assistance. Please call to make an appointment. Call the library, 253-931-3018. Drop-ins OK if there is free time. Check in at the Information Desk. The instructor will assist you on a KCLS computer, but cannot provide assistance with your own personal computer.

Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., Dec. 9, 16, 23, 30. Improve your English speaking and listening skills in this free English conversation group.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Dec. 6, 8,. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 6:30 p.m., Dec. 13. Join the Auburn Library Book Discussion Group for an evening of lively conversation. Our friendly group meets the second Monday of each month. Please see http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/adults/ for more information.

Auburn Authors’ Group: 7 p.m., Dec. 14. Ages 18 and older. Join other local writers for critique and support of your writing process.

Resume Help: 10 a.m., Dec. 15. Receive one-on-one assistance with your resume and cover letter. Sign up at the Information Desk or call 253.931.3018.

ESOL Winter Registration: 5:30 p.m., Dec. 15. Please join us to register for the winter quarter.

The Importance of Play and Creativity: 10 a.m., Dec. 18. Presented by KCTS9 KIDS. What are kids really doing when they play? This workshop highlights the importance of self-directed play in supporting children’s exploration of themselves and the world. Discuss superhero play and to manage play so it doesn’t become harmful.

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

Holiday Open House: 10 a.m., Dec. 18. The Algona-Pacific Friends of the Library invite everyone to get into the holiday spirit. Enjoy a day full of entertainment, refreshments and merriment featuring the “Jingle Bell Rock” puppet show at 11am and wonderful music in the afternoon.

CHILDREN

Jingle Bell Rock: 11 a.m., Dec. 18. This year’s holiday show adds Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Father Christmas’ Magic Show to some of our old story favorites. All this accompanied by the most popular music of the season. A winter time treat for the whole family.

KidsRead@4 Book Club: 4 p.m. Dec. 9. Ages 9 to 12. This month we will discuss “Eager “ by Helen Fox. Copies of the title have been reserved and are available for check out at the library.

Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m., Dec. 1, 8, 15. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Join us for a special one-on-one bonding time with bounces, rhymes, stories and play time. One baby per lap, please.

Pajama Story Time: 7 p.m., Dec. 6. Ages 3 and older with adult, siblings welcome. Fun stories, music and activities before bedtime. You are welcome to attend in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed friend!

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Dec. 7, 14. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Dec. 7, 14. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.

TEENS

Teen Reads: 3:30 p.m., Dec. 28. Join us to eat snacks and discuss the book of the month. Receive a free copy of the book to take home courtesy of the Friends of the Algona-Pacific Library.

Game On!: 3 p.m., Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Teens in middle, junior high and high school. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube games.

ADULTS

Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 15. “A Dog Named Christmas” by Greg Kincaid. Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers at our monthly book group! Copies of this title have been reserved for participants and are available for check out at the library.

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

COMPUTER CLASSES

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

CHILDREN

Story Times, Stories and Strings: 11 a.m., Dec. 1, 8, 15. Come join us for a rockin’ good time of stories, songs and silliness.

Network

“Good Eggs” breakfast: 7:30 a.m., Dec. 15, Café Pacific, 4402 Auburn Way N., Auburn. Pete von Reichbauer, King County councilmember among the hosts. Special guest: Dr. Arun Raha, executive director of the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council for Washington. Please RSVP to Lauren Greer at 206-296-1007 or lauren.greer@kingcounty,gov.

Auburn Morning Toastmasters Club: 6:30-7:30 a.m. Thursdays. Learn the fine art of communication in a supportive atmosphere. Toastmasters is an international organization helping people improve their communication and pubic speaking skills. New members welcome. Rainbow Café, 112 E. Main St., Auburn.

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 Monday of every month, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room (fourth floor), 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Register online through the chamber.

Meetup.com: Join our free networking effort. Group meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at 1833 Auburn Way N., Suite T, Auburn. Learn how to build your business. For details, visit www.meetup.com and look for “The Auburn Business Partner.”

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.

• Open Jam Session: 10-11:30 a.m., second and fourth Wednesday. All musicians are welcome.

Entertainment

Erwilian Holiday Concert: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Erwilian shapes their unique sonic blend around traditional melodies with distinctly modern influences. Instruments range from recorders, guitars, and drums, to the more unusual -bouzouki, hammered dulcimer – and just about everything in between. Tickets: $17 or $15 student/senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Red, White & Blue Holiday Concert: 2:30 p.m., Dec. 5, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Celebrate the holidays with the annual free community concert. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this festive and rousing concert of patriotic music honoring our troops, together with all your favorite holiday music and carols. Auburn’s own Mountainview High School choir will join the 133rd Army Band of the Washington National Guard this year with a selection of some of their best numbers, plus holiday sing-along. Tickets free, but required for admission. Tickets now available. Limit six per family.

“An Inspirational Christmas with Elvis”: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 10, 11, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. From the many years of admiration of Elvis, Danny Vernon has created a show that holds the excitement of the King on stage throughout various stages in his career. With the voice, look, and passion of the twentieth century icon, join Danny Vernon, Marcia Ann Margret and the DeVilles as they portray the King of Rock-n- Roll like no other. Tickets: $20 or $18 student/senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Making Spirits Bright”: 3 p.m., Dec. 11, Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 SE 248th St., Kent. Rainier Youth Choirs present its annual holiday choral concert, featuring many favorites, classics and contemporary selections and audience sing-a-longs. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 for seniors/students if purchased in advance (available online at RainierYouthChoirs.org) or $15/$12 at the door. Tickets are available at the door starting at 2:15. Doors open at 2:45 with festival seating. Season ticket holders have preferred seating. Auditions for singers who wish to join RYC in January may be scheduled by appointment through Dec. 16. For more information, visit www.RainierYouthChoirs.org.

MVYSO’s sing-a-long holiday concert, open house: 7 p.m. , Dec. 11, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 23855 SE 216th St., Maple Valley. Public is invited. Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra debut orchestra, philharmonia orchestra, symphony orchestra and small ensemles will be performing holiday favorites. A dessert reception will follow the concert. There is a $5 suggested donation that will support MVYSO programs. Second trimester auditions will be held in early January for students wishing to join. For more information, call 425-358-1640 or visit www.mvyso.org.

Heavier Than Air production of “Annie”: Dec. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, Performing Arts Building, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Show times: 7 p.m. on Fridays, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sunday, Dec. 12 and 3 p.m. only on Sunday, Dec. 19. Tickets: $10 per person and can be purchased in advance by calling student programs at the college, 253-833-9111, ext. 2400.

The Battery Street Trio’s “Autumn”: 7 p.m., Dec. 13, St. Matthew/San Mateo Episcopal Church, 123 L Street NE. The third in a cycle of concerts celebrating the seasons. Works by Paizzolla, Mendelssohn, and Haydn. Free and open to the public.

Auburn Mountainview High School Winter Concert: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 15, Theater at Mountainview, 28900 124th Ave. Admission is free. Families are welcome. 253-804-4539, e-mail Karen Frerichs at musicfog@yahoo.com.

Bronn and Katherine Journey and friends: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 18, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Celebrate the Christmas season with the Journeys through harp, humor and song. The couple’s friendly and folksy style is sure to make you feel comfortably at home. The program will include music from many genres – Broadway, folk, classical and sacred, highlighted by the beauty of traditional Christmas classics. Tickets are $15, $20. To order, call 1-800-838-3006 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com.

Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Also looking for talented musicians, singers or comedians to perform. Please contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.

Calling all musicians: The Auburn Senior Activity Center will be hosting jam sessions for musicians on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Musicians who play acoustic and electric instruments are invited to play. Jam sessions will be conducted from 10-11:30 a.m. at the center, 808 9th St. SE. For more information, please call 253 931-3016.

Sunday night jazz: 8 p.m., every Sunday, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Club Galaxy. Darren Motamedy and guests. 21-and-over. No cover. 253-939-7484, www.muckleshootcasino.com.

Nightlife

Baker Street Books: 7-10 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131. All events are free, no cover.

The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.

Dance

Children’s Dance Theater: Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for program information. CDT is located at 14 B St. NE, Nos. 1 & 2, Auburn. Events: • Nutcracker Tea Party, 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m., Dec. 4. 45-mintue parties. Sugar Plum Fairy will be there to dance with and hand out the juice and cookies to your little dancer. Pre-registration is required and only $10 per student. Dancers may wear loose comfortable clothing or their holiday best. There is dancing and sitting on the floor.

Auburn Dance Academy: Support the Lions 4 Kids donation drive, now until Dec. 11. The foundation needs: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, body wash, bar soap, hairspray, hair gel, razors, shaving cream, lotion, feminine hygiene products, baby shampoo, diapers, baby wipes. Also, gently worn clothing, coats and shoes are always welcomed as well as gently used books, games and videos. Items collected are used to help families in our local community. Visit www.lions4kids.com for more information. Visit www.auburndanceccademy.com or call 253-833-1891 for program information. The academy is located at 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100.

Museums

Black Diamond Historical Society Museum: Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 32627 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2142, museum@blackdiamondmuseum.org or www.blackdiamondmuseum.org.

White River Valley Museum: Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission: $1-$2; free on Wednesdays. 918 H St. S.E., Auburn. 253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org.

Galleries

Auburn City Hall: Through Dec. 3: Joseph Larkin (mixed media); Mirka Hokkanen (printmaking) and Greg Bartol (featured South King County artist, metal sculpture). 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. S.E. 253-931-5043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.