Events

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

Soos Creek Botanical Garden and History Center grand opening: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., July 16; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., July 17, 29308 132nd St. SE, Auburn. Plant sale, guest speakers, demonstrations, tours. Open to the public. Information: 253-639-0949, http://sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org,

Groundbreaking ceremony for A-B Street Corridor Connector: 2 p.m., July 18, 701 A St. (near AMPAC Packaging and Mohawk Northern Plastics). Public is welcome. The project extends A Street Northwest from 3rd Street Northwest to 14th Street Northwest and completes the 1.47-mile missing link that is part of the 3.5-mile A-B Street corridor, which begins at the Auburn Transit Station and terminates at South 277th Street.

4-H Dog Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., July 19-20, Argus Ranch Facility for Dogs, 35612 212th Way SE, Auburn, near Flaming Geyser State Park. Kids showcase their skills as responsible dog owners through interactive displays. King County 4-H members will display their skills, educate the public, and many will qualify to compete at the state-level September Puyallup Fair. The public can learn about responsible dog ownership, gain some ideas from the equipment, arts, crafts, ceramics and photography projects the kids have made. For more information about the event or 4-H clubs in the area, call Marilyn Johnson at 253-639-0549.

Mary Olson Farm summer drop-in hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during these weekends: July 23-24; Aug. 13-14, Aug.  27-28; and Sept. 10-11. Mary Olson Farm, located at 28728 Green River Road in Auburn, is a King County Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Significant features include an 1897 barn, a fully restored 1902 farmhouse, a century-old orchard, three salmon runs in Olson Creek and a remarkable collection of outbuildings, including a smoke house, outhouse and weaving house. The farm will operate as a living history and environmental learning site, and will also be available for community and special events. Admission for the summer drop-in hours is $5 adults,  $3 children/seniors and $15 for a household or family. For more information, visit www.wrvmuseum.org.

Algona Days: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., July 16, 17. Matchett Memorial Park, 401 and 402 Warde St. (behind City Hall). Food booths, arts and  crafts, games, three-on-three basketball tournament sponsored by the Auburn Valley YMCA, car show and parade on 1st Avenue (11 a.m. July 16). Home Town Community Services offers a pancake breakfast 7-10 a.m. July 16. Menu includes sausage, eggs, coffee, tea and juice. Suggested donation of $5 a plate helps sponsor stone soup and other programs. Festival sponsored by Waste Management, Columbia Bank, Central Garden & Pet and Valley Mart . Call 253-833-2897 for more information.

8th annual Summer Marble Spectacular: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., July 16, Rivers Edge Best Western, 15901 W. Valley Highway, Tukwila. Presented by the International Association of Marble Collectors. In-room trading begins July 13 and lasts until July 15. Bring your marbles for evaluation, show or trade. Show will have thousands of marbles on display for show, sell or trade. Admission: $3 adult non-members, children free. Information: 253-815-6928, www.iamc.us.

Goodguys 24th Pacific Northwest Nationals: July 22-24, Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW (enter at Blue, Gold Gates). Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 8-8 Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday. More than 2,500 hot rods, customs and Classics through 1972 on display; vendor and manufacturer exhibits. Admission: General $18; kids (7-12) $6; Age 6 and under free. Information and buy tickets on line go to: www.good-guys.com.

Bon Odori Festival: 4:30-9:30 p.m., July 23, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. Annual festival celebrates the mid-summer holiday of Obon, a time for Buddhists to honor their ancestors and Japanese heritage. Group performances, traditional dances, music. Food for sale. Booths open at 4:30 p.m. Schedule: Okinawa Kenjin-Kai Taiko Group performance (4:30-5:15 p.m.); short opening service inside the temple (5:45); greetings and introductions, and children lantern parade led by a Shishi Mai (6-6:15); traditional Odori dancing (6:20-9:30 p.m.); Seattle Matsuri Taiko Drum Group performance (7:30). Information: www.whiteriverbuddhisttemple.org.

65th Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., July 30, 31, Enumclaw Expo Center (formerly the King County Fairgrounds), 45224 284th Ave. SE, Enumclaw.  General admission: $15 adults; $11 seniors (60 and older), active, retired, veteran military; children 5-17; children under 5 free. Two-day passes: $22 adults; $16 seniors (60 and older), active, retired, veteran military; children 5-17. Parking: $5 per day. Information: 206-522-2541 or www.sshga.org.

Auburn’s National Night Out: Aug. 2, 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. 2. To register your neighborhood or to inquire about further details, contact Duanna Richards at 253-931-3099 or drichards@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’s ArtRageous Art Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 6, Les Gove Park, 1005 12th St. SE. Featuring artists of all media who be demonstrating, offering hands-on activities for all ages and selling artwork. Free one-day art extravaganza invites you to create and celebrate art in the park. Presented by the City of Auburn and produced by the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. For information, visit www.auburnwa.gov/arts or call 253-931-3043.

“Hats and Heels, A Shopping Event and Night at the Races”: 5 p.m., Aug. 12, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Shopping begins at 5 p.m., first race at 6. Shop, bet and celebrate fashion at the races.  Access to the shopping event is free with gate admission, and ladies are encouraged to dress in their finest, fashionable racing attire. VIP tickets: $30 and must be purchased in advance.  A portion of each ticket sale will benefit the Children’s Therapy Center.  To purchase tickets, please call 253-288-7704 or order online at www.emeralddownshatsandheels.com/. Tickets also can be purchased in-person at the track.

Auburn Good Ol’ Days: Aug. 12-14, downtown Auburn. Parade, live entertainment, street dance, car show, food, art show, crafts, activities, fun run. Information: 253-939-3389 or www.auburngoodoldays.com.

76th Running of the Longacres Mile: 2 p.m. first post, Aug. 21, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. The $250,000 Grade III Thoroughbred race is considered the industry’s Northwest jewel. Project Mile post is 6 p.m. For more information, call 253-288-7000 or visit www.emeralddowns.com.

Auburn Wine and Music Festival: Aug. 27-28, downtown Auburn. Arts and crafts, music, food, gardens, street expo, dancing, wine testing. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Aug. 27; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 28. Wine garden featuring eight wineries, car show, merchant street expo, arts & crafts and live music. Musicians and vendors wanted. Volunteers also needed for setup and cleanup. Contact Jim Wilson at 253-887-8530  or Kathleen Keator at 253-939-3982. For those musicians interested in performing, contact John Rottle at 253-833-2750.

Benefits

Music Concert in the Park: 5-9 p.m., July 17, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE, Auburn. The concert will feature four ethnic musical groups:  a brass band, the vocal group Hope and two guest vocal groups. Taste a variety of Ukrainian, Russian and Central Asian (Uzbek, Kazakh) food.  Donations are welcomed to go toward the church’s building project, which is currently in progress. Donations to benefit the Russian-Ukrainian Parousia Church Building Project, P.O. Box 146, Auburn, WA 98071-1146. Information: 253-632-4098

“See Ya Later” Tour: 10:30 a.m., Sept. 12, Indian Summer Golf and Country Club, 5900 Troon Lane SE, Olympia. Noon shotgun start for four-man scramble, followed by silent auction at 4 p.m., dinner at 6, evening festivities and oral auction at 7. Proceeds benefit the “See Ya Later” Foundation. Join the tournament as a golfer, sponsor, in-kind donor or inner guest. Pre-registration deadline is Sept. 1. Participation will be limited to the first 128 paid players. Basic player package, including lunch and dinner, is $150; or premium player package at $275. Register online at www.SeeYaLater.org or make checks payable to: “See Ya Later” Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 8,  Auburn, WA 97071. For more information: www.SeeYaLater.org, Brian.Williams@SeeYaLater.org, 253-332-5144.

Health

Cascade Regional Blood Center drives:  11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., July 16, Algona Days, 401 Warde St. S., Algona; 9 a.m.-noon, July 25, Vetrotech Saint-Gobain, 2108 B St. NW, Suite 110, Auburn; 5-7 p.m., July 29, Federal Way Kiwanis Salmon Bake, Steel Lake Park, S. 312th St., Federal Way. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives:  Noon-2:30 p.m., 3:30-6 p.m., July 15, Safeway, 101 Auburn Way S., Auburn; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., July 16, SuperMall, 1101 Supermall Way,  bus by Burlington Coat Factory, Auburn. For more information, call 253-945-8667  or please visit www.psbc.org.

Healthy Cooking: Demonstrations, Outpatient Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services, Medical Gym, 701 M St., Suite 102, Auburn. Come learn health from the experts. A $5 food donation is requested. For more information, call 253-833-8766.

Classes

ESL talk time group:  5-6 p.m. Mondays, through Aug. 29, Auburn Valley YMCA, 620 Perimeter Road SW.  A free ESL (English as a Second Language) conversation group – a great opportunity for those to practice speaking English in a relaxed, friendly setting. A volunteer will plan and facilitate small group discussions on a variety of topics. The program is for beginning to advanced learners. Class is held in the kitchen by the family center. The class is open to the community. Participants need to bring identification to gain access to the building. For more information, call 253-833-2770 or visit www.auburnvalleyymca.org.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training courses: Open to the pubic. Class sessions: • Aug. 23-25 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. all three days. The class is held in downtown Auburn. • Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3 and 10 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturdays, Oct. 22 and Nov. 12 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. • The third is restricted to high school students in the Auburn School District and will be offered on Monday PLC days beginning Oct. 3 and will continue through the school year. (View www.auburn.wednet.edu/PLC/PLC_Calendar.html) and will be held at Auburn High School, 800 4th St. NE. This is the second all-high school course to be offered in Auburn. Presented by the City of Auburn Emergency Management Office, in conjunction with the White River Valley Citizen Corps Council and the Valley Regional Fire Authority. Class members will be required to provide some basic equipment, such as sturdy shoes or boots and work gloves. Other necessary supplies and equipment will be provided. A complete list of required equipment will be provided upon registration. Pre-registration is required for all courses and space is limited. For more information, or to register for any of these classes, please call 253-876-1925 or email emergencyprep@auburnwa.gov. Applications also may be downloaded at www.auburnwa.gov/disaster.

Clubs

Crazy Quilters of Federal Way:  A large, South Sound quilt guild founded in 1988 that meets twice monthly – second and fourth Thursdays (except for November and December) – for fun, education, networking and charity projects. 6 p.m. social hour, 7-9 p.m. Emeritus Assisted Living, 31002 14th Ave. S., Federal Way.  Guests are welcome to attend free of charge. Membership has annual fee.  Contacts: jillzquilts@hotmail.com, 253-833-8302, or quiltersfedway.com.

Libraries

NOTE: The main Auburn Library has closed for a 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

Board Game Drop-In Zone: 1:30-3 p.m., July 20, 27. Ages 3 to 12, ages 7 and younger with adult. Drop by Les Gove Park to play board games with your family or friends. Enjoy new or classic games like Chess and Apples to Apples. Program is located adjacent to the library in the Les Gove Park Multipurpose Building. Building use sponsored by the City of Auburn.

Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., July 14, 21, 28. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime Story Time.

One World, Many Stories Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., July 18, 25. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Young children explore Early Literacy through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.

One World, Many Stories Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., July 18, 25. Ages 3 to 6 with adult, sibling welcome. Young children explore Early Literacy through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.

One World, Many Stories Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., July 19, 26. Ages 2 to 6 with adult. Cozy up and listen, laugh and wiggle to stories, songs and finger plays from around the world. Space is limited at our temporary location, so come early.

Joining In, Stories From Around the World with Gerald Fierst: 1:30 p.m., July 18. Held in the Les Gove Park Multipurpose Building. Ages 2 and older. Rhythm, rhyme and movement help teach stories from African, Asian, Indian, Jewish and European traditions. Everyone can join in with sounds, chants and gestures. Building use sponsored by the City of Auburn.

Toy Boats Concert: Sailing Away: 1:30 p.m., July 25. Held in the Les Gove Park Multipurpose Building. Ages 3 and older. Complex musical arrangements from around the world are created on instruments that could come from a child’s toy box including a ukulele, toy glockenspiel and baby grand piano. Building use sponsored by the City of Auburn.

TEENS

Teen Book Club Reads: 4:30 p.m., July 19. “Thirteen Little Blue Envelopes” by Maureen Johnson. The first eight people who sign up to attend will receive a free copy courtesy of the Friends of the Auburn Library

Read Three, Get One Free Summer Edition & Read•Flip•Win: Read three books, write three thoughtful reviews and get a prize book … free. This summer also will feature a video book review contest, Read•Flip•Win. Ask at the library for details.

ADULTS

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., July 27; 7 p.m., July 11. 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.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills. ESOL classes for the month of June will meet at the Green River Community College Downtown Auburn Center, located at 110 2nd St. SW, Room 145.

Computer classes: Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018.

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., July 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., July 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.

Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m., July 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10. 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., July 18, 25, Aug. 1. 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.

Going Global Comedy Show: 11 a.m., July 28: Presented by Alex Zerbe. Ages 3 and older. This high-energy comedy show highlights different cultures and phenomena from around the world. Alex harpoons vegetables launched from a giant slingshot, performs music looping and demonstrates games from the other side of the planet.

KidsRead@4 Book Club: 4 p.m., Aug. 4. Ages 9 to 12. Meet on the first Thursday of the month to talk about great books.  Call the library for this month’s title. Copies of the book will be reserved and available for check out at the library.

Early Literacy Parties in Spanish: 10:30 a.m., July 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26. Spanish-speaking families with children ages newborn to 5. The “Fiestas” are workshops designed for Spanish-speaking families to prepare their children for kindergarten. In each of the ”Fiestas” we will provide families with information about early literacy, free books in Spanish, craft materials, snacks, beverages and the opportunity to socialize with other Spanish speaking families.

A World of Magic: 7 p.m., Aug. 8. Presented by Louie Foxx. Ages 3 and older. Can Louie charm his pet snake? Do you know the history of the tin can? Louie demonstrates that magic can be performed with everyday objects from around the world.

TEENS

Game On!: 3 p.m., July 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24. Teens in middle, junior high and high school. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube games.

Japanese Culture and Crafts: 1 p.m., Aug. 23. For teens entering or currently in middle school, junior high and high school. Learn about Japan while eating sushi and making a traditional Japanese craft. Also try your hand at making your own sushi out of candy.

ADULTS

English classes for immigrants (ESOL): 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays. In partnership with Green River Community College, the Algona-Pacific library offers regular, free English classes for adult learners.

One-on-one assistance for Spanish speakers: Spanish-speaking individuals can arrange for an hour of free assistance in Spanish to help them learn and use library (computer class, help with the catalog, databases, etc.).  Interested patrons may contact Jessica McClinton-Lopez at 253-91-3018 ext. 130 or jmlopez@kcls.org.

Computer Class: Registration required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-833-3554. • Internet Level 1: 11 a.m., July 21. Learn how to browse the Internet, type addresses, understand basic Internet vocabulary and use search engines. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse. • Microsoft Word Level 1: 11 a.m., July 23. Learn basic skills for entering, correcting and revising text on a computer. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse and keyboard. • One-on-One Assistance: 6:30 p.m., Aug. 3. 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. • Microsoft Excel Level 2, 11 a.m., Aug. 20. Learn how to set up absolute cell references to copy formulas correctly. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Excel and experience creating and saving spreadsheets. • Facebook Basics, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 31. Learn the basics of the social networking web site Facebook. Instructor will demonstrate how to use the site, why it’s useful, discuss privacy, and help set up an account. Prerequisites: Basic understanding of the Internet and must have an email account.

Algona-Pacific Page Turners: • 7:30 p.m., July 20. “The Help: by Katherine Stockett.  • 7:30 p.m., Aug. 17. “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford.  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. Join us. New members are always welcome.

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

TEENS

Read•Flip•Win: Read three books, write three thoughtful reviews and get a prize book … free.  The summer also will feature a video book review contest, Read•Flip•Win! Ask at the library for details.

ADULTS

COMPUTER CLASSES

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

Network

Business Networking International: 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, meeting room, Round Table Pizza, 13036 SE, Kent-Kangley Road, Kent. Local entrepreneurs, sales-oriented small business representatives and others welcome. Information: Cheryl Richards, South Sound Business Referral Group. 206-575-4665.

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

Reunions

Auburn High School Class of 1971: July 24,  Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE. Go to auburnhighschoolclassof1971.net to register and get the newest information.

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

Heavenly Harp: 7 p.m., July 28, Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H St. NE, Auburn.  Free to the public. Karin Gunderson and her daughter, Joy, will play harp duets and add occasional flute accompaniment; and Karin also will relate inspiring stories from her work as a harpist for hospice.

Friday Night Summer Sounds & Cinema Series:  Presented by the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department, along with MultiCare. The lineup: (entertainment begins at 7 p.m. with the movies following at dusk.) • Friday, Aug. 5, Sunset Park, 1306 – 69th St. SE, Lakeland Hills. Concert: The classic rock sound of One Eyed Jack. Movie: “How To Train Your Dragon” (PG).  • Friday, Aug. 12, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. Concert: The talented and widely popular A-Cappella group, The Coats. Movie: “Big” (PG).  • Friday, Aug. 19, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. Concert: The unique sound of Shyanne. Movie: “Megamind” (PG).  Sponsorship packages are still available for this series and other special events. For more information, please contact Kristy Pachciarz, special events coordinator, at 253-931-3052 or kpachciarz@auburnwa.gov. For event information, contact the Parks, Arts & Recreation Department at 253-931-3043.

Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 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.

Auditions

‘The Wizard of Oz’: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., July 16, Children’s Dance Theater, 122 W Main St., Auburn. Auburn Community Players will audition performers for its third production, “The Wizard of Oz”. Auditioners should come prepared with a head shot picture, a song from musical theater – with sheet music in the correct key – and a one-to-two-minute monologue. Auburn Community Players will provide an accompanist,  but can accommodate CD accompaniment. People who plan to audition should call 253-833-5678, or email jkleinbeck@auburnwa.gov to set up an audition time. Auditioners must be 14 years of age or older, though kids between 6 and 14 may sign up for The Wizard of Oz Youth Theater Workshop to be a Munchkin or Jitter Bug. Contact Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043 for more information. Performances of the “The Wizard of Oz” will be at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14-16 and 22, and at 2 p.m. Oct 21 and 22, at the Auburn Avenue Theater. For any questions about the Auburn Community Players or the Auburn Avenue Theater, call Jim Kleinbeck at 253-804-5057.

Rainier Youth Choirs: Local choir is scheduling auditions now for singers to join this fall. RYC has three leveled groups based on age and ability (grades 4 through college).  Rehearsals are held weekly in Covington.  Call 253-347-0180 to schedule an audition.  For more information, visit  www.rainieryouthchoirs.org.

Music

Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra summer music camp: Aug. 8-12, Maple Valley Presbyterian Church, 22659 Sweeny Road SE, Maple Valley. Camp runs 10 a.m.–2 p.m. each day with a 7 p.m. concert on Aug. 12. The camp – themed “The Good, The Band, The Ugly” – will feature movie music of favorite heroes, villains and monsters. Five-day camp fee: $25; optional lunch an additional $5 per day. The camp is open to students with at least one school year of playing experience. There will be a special program for students with less than two years of playing experience running simultaneously during the camp. Students with two years or greater playing experience will play movie music, participate in sectionals and ensembles with professional coaches, and more. Registration now. To sponsor the camp or a camper, please visit MVYSO’s website or contact Elisa Lewis at the number above or by email: elisa@mvyso.org. For more information, call 425-358-1640 or visit www.mvyso.org.

Dance

Children’s Dance Theater:  New location at 122 W. Main St. Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for program information.

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. Exhibit: “Yellow Polka Dot Bikinis and Tummy Crunches: A Century of Female Bodies and Swimsuits” – opened May 4 and runs through July 31. Museum 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:  Through Aug. 2,  Liz Copeland (fiber/fabric) and Judy Gilbert (encaustic). 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. SE. 253-931-5043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.