Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the Web site: www.auburntourism.com.
Uniquely Auburn: 2 p.m., Jan. 30, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. A free community sponsored celebration of cultural diversity recognizing people, places and events that make Auburn unique. For more information, call 206-349-3061 or visit www.uniquelyauburn.org.
Miss Auburn Scholarship Pageant: 7 p.m., Feb. 4, 5, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Sponsored by the Auburn Noon Lions Club. Talent competition on Friday, finals Saturday. Reserved Friday/Saturday combination ticket package: $35 each on main floor, $20 each balcony. Individual Friday and/or Saturday tickets $20 each for the main floor; $15 for the balcony. Individual tickets sold only at the door. Ticket order forms available at www.missauburn.org or at Timberland Savings, Sterling Savings, Rottles, Auburn Mail & Copy Center. Tickets orders received less than one week prior to the pageant will be held at will call. Individual Friday and/or Saturday tickets will be sold only at the door.
Free wedding event: Feb. 12, Faith and Victory Church, 1601 W. Valley Highway N., Auburn. If you have not been able to afford to get married, been putting it off, or are living together and want to get married, you can get married for free on Feb. 12. Register now. Must be a verified resident in the Kent/Auburn/Federal Way/Des Moines area. Each wedding party will have the church for 1 hour and 15 minutes to perform their ceremony, take pictures and have a reception. You may invite up to 100 guests. The first wedding will be at 9 a.m., the last at 7:30 p.m. Faith and Victory Church is a nondenominational Christian church. For more information, call 253-856-7077 or visit www.faithandvictory.com/wedding.htm.
Harlem Globetrotters: 7 p.m., Feb. 17, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. Legendary basketball artists have implemented the first-ever 4-point shot as part of their “4 Times the Fun” North American tour, the team’s record 85th season of touring. The game-changing innovation will be on display when the Globetrotters take on the Washington Generals. Tickets, starting at $25.00, are on sale at www.harlemglobetrotters.com, the ShoWare Center box office, or by phone at 866-973-9613. Information on group and scout tickets also can be found at www.harlemglobetrotters.com.
Auburn’s Daddy Daughter Date Night Set for Feb. 18 and 19
5th annual Daddy Daughter Date Night: 6:30-9 p.m., Feb. 18-19, Auburn Senior Activity Center, located at 808 Ninth St. SE. Presented by the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department Girls age 4-10 years will enjoy an evening with their daddy or special date. Dancing, dinner, dessert and photo is included in the $45 per couple registration fee ($10 each additional girl; non-resident fees apply). Visit the Parks, Arts & Recreation Office at 910 Ninth Street SE to register or call 253-931-3043.
Garden Show, “Step Into Spring”: 4-8 p.m., April 18; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 19, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth Street SE, Auburn. Admission free.
Recycle
Holiday lights: Ilalko Elementary School is accepting non-working, broken and unwanted holiday light strands and extension cords until Jan. 21 at the school’s office, located at 301 Oravetz Place SE, Auburn. Donations will support Ilalko programs serving students with special needs. Drop-off points also are located at Top Food & Drug on Lakeland Hills (1406 Lake Tapps Parkway SE); Auburn Family YMCA (1620 Perimeter Road); Auburn City Hall (25 W. Main St.); Auburn Senior Activity Center (808 9th St. SE); Lakeland Chiropractic (4220 A St. SE, Suite 103); Avise Chiropractic (4017 A St. SE, Suite B-101) and Roach Gymnastics (1627 45th St. E, Suite D-103, Sumner.
Benefit
“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
Auburn Goodwill Store-sponsored blood drive: 1:30-4 p.m., Jan. 3, 1519 Auburn Way S. The Puget Sound Blood Center has a goal of 15 donors for the first-time partnership at the store. Donors are encouraged to make a donation appointment online at www.psbc.org. Walk-in donors also are welcome. For eligibility questions, call 800.398.7888. The process takes about an hour.
Pint-for-Pint Blood Drive: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Jan. 7, Pacific’s Trade Route Brewing Co. & Tap Room, 1091 Valentine Ave. SE, Pacific. Cascade Regional Blood Services will have its bloodmobile in front of Trade Route Brewing. Registered donors 21 and over will receive a pre-paid coupon good for one pint of beer, redeemable beginning Jan. 8. To sign up for this blood drive or for more information, please call CRBS at 1-877-24-BLOOD. For more information about CRBS or blood drives in this area, contact Eileen Spallino, donor resource consultant at 253-312-8644, or visit www.crbs.net.
Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jan. 6, Costo Wholesale No. 828, 1802 M St. NW, Auburn; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Jan. 7, Pint-for-Pint Blood Drive at Trade Route Brewing Company, 1091 Valentine Ave. SE, Pacific; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jan. 8, Lakeland Hills Community, 1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E., Auburn; 10 a.m.-noon, Jan. 9, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 402 29th St. SE, Auburn; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 10, Puget Sound Health Partners, 32129 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Suite 201, Federal Way; 1-4 p.m., Jan. 18, DeVry University, 3600 S 344th Way, Federal Way. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.
Puget Sound Blood Center drives: Noon-2 p.m., 3-4 p.m., Jan. 4, Safeway, 101 Auburn Way S.; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., Jan. 7, Emerald Downs, The Jockeys Room, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Jan. 10, LDS, church gym, 625 M St. NE; 8-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 12, West Auburn High School, 401 W. Main St.; noon-6 p.m., Jan. 18, Auburn Adventist Academy, 5000 Auburn Way S.; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Jan. 25, Green River Community College, Glacier Room of Lindbloom Student Center, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., Jan. 29, SuperMall, bus by Burlington Coat Factory, 1101 Supermall Way; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Feb. 4, (employees only), Boeing Auburn 17-44, bus on west side of Cafe 17-44, 700 15th St. SW; 1:30-4 p.m., Feb. 4, Zones, Inc., 1102 15th St. SW. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.
Northwest Health and Fitness Expo: Jan. 7-9, Showplex, Western Washington Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Matt and Suzy Hoover from NBC’s “Biggest Loser” will appear 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jan. 8-9, to present “Making Healthy Life Choices,” sign autographs and have photos taken with fans. Patrons can get massages (at the expo), learn training tips, get their blood pressure checked, get free samples and gain invaluable information to lead a healthy lifestyle. Event features and promotes consumer-related health and fitness products and is a partner of the Northwest Home and Garden Show. General admission: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors 62 and over and military personnel with ID and free for children 17 and younger. Two dollar discount coupons off the general price of admission are available at www.nwhealthandfitnessexpo.net. The ticket prices includes admission to both the Northwest Health and Fitness Expo and the Puyallup Home Show. Parking is free at designated Western Washington Fairground parking lots. Visit www.nwhealthandfitnessexpo.net for more information.
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., Jan. 3, 10, 24, 31. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Young children explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.
Preschool ABC Story Times: 11 a.m., Jan. 3, 10, 24, 31. Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome. Preschoolers develop pre-reading skills exploring the alphabet through stories, music and activities.
Tuesday Bouncing Baby Story Times: 10:05 a.m., 11 a.m., Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25. Ages newborn to 24 months. Babies and parents will be bouncing along to short rhymes and books.
Book Buddies: 4 p.m., Jan. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27. Teen volunteers are available in the children’s area to assist elementary school students in kindergarten through 4th grade with their reading.
Wacky Wednesday Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26. Ages 3 to 6. Join us for wacky books, felt board stories and jumping up and down rhymes. Special guests: Oscar Ostrich and Mousie’s ABC Mouse in the House series.
Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., Jan. 6, 13, 20, 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
Study Zone: 1 p.m., Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; 3 p.m., Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26; 4 p.m., Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; 5 p.m., Jan. 3, 4, 10, 11, 18, 24, 25, 31. Grades K-12. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
Game On!: 3:30 p.m., Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26. Play your favorite games for the Wii, Xbox 360, GameCube and PS2.
Rock Band 3 Tournament: 3:30 p.m., Jan. 11. Rock out with this winter’s hottest game. Teams of up to six teens will compete to see who is the Rock Band champion. Winners will receive gift cards to GameStop. Warm up and registration from 3-4 p.m. Tournament begins at 4 p.m.
Teen Writers Group: 3:30 p.m., Jan. 13. 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.
Teen Book Club Reads: 4:30 p.m., Jan. 18, “Leviathan” by Scott Westerfeld. The first eight people who sign up to attend will receive a free copy courtesy of the Friends of the Auburn Library.
ADULTS
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.
Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., Jan. 5, 8, 12, 26; 7 p.m., Jan. 10. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. No class on Jan. 17. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this free English conversation group.
Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 6:30 p.m., Jan. 10. Join the Auburn Library Book Discussion Group for an evening of lively conversation. Please see http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/adults/ for more information.
Auburn Authors’ Group: 7 p.m., Jan. 11. Join other local writers for critique and support of your writing process.
Resume Help: 10 a.m., Jan. 12. Receive one-on-one assistance with your resume and cover letter. Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018.
The Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., Jan. 25. The Friends support the library and programs. Join us.
Computer Classes: Sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018. • Excel Level 1: 7 pm., Jan. 6; • Word Level 1: 10 a.m., Jan. 8; E-mail Level 1: noon, Jan. 11; • One-on-one computer assistance: noon, Jan. 14, 28. Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS NetMaster volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one Assistance. Please make a PC reservation in advance; the NetMaster will work with you at the appropriate station. • E-mail Level 2: noon, Jan. 18; PowerPoint: 7 p.m., Jan. 20.
Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
KidsRead@4 Book Club: 4 p.m., Jan. 6. Ages 9 to 12. Meet on the first Thursday of the month to talk about great books. Call the library at 253-833-3554 for this month’s title.
Pajama Story Time: 7 p.m., Jan. 10, 24. 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., Jan. 11, 18, 25. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Jan. 11, 18, 25. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.
Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m., Jan. 12, 19, 26. 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.
TEENS
Teen Reads: 3:30 p.m., Jan. 25, 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. Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26. 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., Jan. 19. “The Year of the Dog” and “The Year of the Rat” by Grace Lin. Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers at our monthly book group! Join us-new members are always welcome.
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. • E-mail basics: noon, Jan. 10. Learn about popular e-mail services. Create your own email account, write messages, and learn about attachments. • One-on-one assistance: 6 p.m., Jan. 27. Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an e-mail account? A KCLS NetMaster volunteer instructor can give you One-on-One Assistance.
Network
Free workshop for new, small business owners: 1-4 p.m., Jan. 5, Seattle office, Washington State Department of Revenue, 2101 4th Ave., Suite 1400. Participants will learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements. All receive a workbook and reference guide to Department of Revenue rules and regulations. To register, visit the Department of Revenue Web site at www.dor.wa.gov or call (206) 727-5300. Space is limited.
South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m., Jan. 7, Emerald Downs, fourth floor, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Preview to the 2011 Legislative Session. Keynote Speaker: Attorney General Rob McKenna. Cost: $25 per person, $200, table of eight; $300, table of 12. Deadline to register Dec. 30. Space limited. Information: Contact, Nancy Wyatt, 253-833-0700, nancy@Auburnareawa.org.
12th Annual Greater Auburn Area Career Conference: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., March 29, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. The intent of the conference is to inform area high school students about the variety of careers available to them after they graduate and to give businesses a venue to inform prospective employees on what they need to do to in order to get a job with them. More information: Contact Pegi Moll, 253-833-0700, pegi@auburnareawa.org
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
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra auditions: Jan. 5, 12, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, located at 23855 SE 216th St., Maple Valley. The youth symphony has openings in three of its performing groups. Students who are interested in joining any of these groups should contact the youth symphony by calling 425-358-1640 or e-mailing elisa@mvyso.org. For more information, visit www.mvyso.org.
Avenue Kids presents Science Circus: 2 p.m., Jan. 22, Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Explore gravity through bowling ball juggling, gyroscopic stability through glass bowl spinning, centripetal force with cowboy lariats, and center of mass on an acrobatic ladder. Tickets: $6, www.auburnwa.gov/arts or 253-931-3043.
Chamber Ensemble Series, Mediterranean Masterworks: 4 p.m., Jan. 23, St. Matthew/San Mateo Episcopal Church, 123 L St. NE. Warm up your cold, wet Pacific Northwest days with a chamber afternoon inspired by sunny Mediterranean. The Auburn Symphony welcomes back Daniel Corr. Tickets: http://auburnsymphony.org. For information: call 253-887-7777.
Bravo Performing Arts Series “Rainbow Dance Theatre”: 7:30 p.m., Jan. 28. Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Dance and visual illusions are combined with humor and non-stop surprises in the three remarkable dance stories that create Rainbow Dance Theatre’s Mystery and Magic. Tickets: $18, $20, www.auburnwa.gov/arts.
Avenue Kids presents “Jack and the Beanstalk”: 2 p.m., Feb. 19, Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Join the fanciful journey where a handful of beans really can produce magic, a goose really can lay a golden egg, and a beanstalk does indeed reach into the heavens. Cost: $6. For more information, visit www.auburnwa.gov/arts.
Auburn Symphony Goes Beyond the Score: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 19; 2:30 p..m., Feb. 20, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Sibelius Symphony No. 5 in E Flat Major. Tickets: http://auburnsymphony.org.
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.
Auburn Dance Academy: 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: 918 H St. SE, Auburn. Upcoming exhibit: Jan. 12-April 17, Wrecked! Misadventures on the Northern Pacific Railway,” an exhibit covering pitfalls, pratfalls, hotboxes, split switches, telescoped trains, boiler explosions and derailments on the NPR’s sometimes bumpy journey over the Northwest. Exhibit events: • Local Misadventures, Jan. 15, 1-3 p.m. John Phillips III, guest curator for “Wrecked!” will lead a discussion and slideshow focusing on local railroad wrecks. • Museum Open House and Railroad Lecture, Feb. 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Kickoff event of the 2011 Lecture Series. Admission is $5 adults, $4 children and seniors. • Family Day: Riding the Rails!, Feb. 12, noon-4 p.m. Family friendly celebration of railroading. Games, crafts and special guests. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. 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 event information.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: January: Lana Fay and Julie Hawk. Studying and working together binds these two artists in this group exhibition self-titled “Dance of the Birds.” While working in their own unique style, they both incorporate collage, drawing and painting through an intuitive process of creating., 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.
