Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the Web site: www.auburntourism.com.
Auburn International Farmers Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sundays, through Sept. 25, Auburn Sound Transit Plaza, 23 A St. SW. More than 40 vendors offering a variety of fresh locally grown farm-based foods, hand-crafted items, and concession stands that are restaurant-based but feature a home-cooked taste. The market also includes free performances, guest chef demonstrations with farm-fresh ingredients, children’s activities, and classes on health, nutrition, and gardening. Information: 253-266-2726, www.auburnfarmersmarket.org.
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.
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.
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.
Battle of the Bowl V: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., July 30, Brannan Park, 611 28th St. NE, Auburn. Skateboard competition for beginner, intermediate and advance divisions. 9 a.m. registration; 11 a.m. warm-up; noon competition. Bring your own skateboard. Helmets required. Fee: $5 preregistration; $10 on-site registration; $5 helmets. Information: 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
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.
Chinook District of Garden Clubs board meeting: 10 a.m., Aug. 3, Grace Lutheran Church, 22975-24th Ave S., Des Moines. The meeting represents South King County”s 13 garden clubs. To learn more about garden clubs in your area, call 206-242-9074.
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. Theater simple – an award-winning, internationally acclaimed touring troupe – performs its newest interactive, all-ages park escapade, “Wonderland: Alice Adventures.” Free performances are 11:20 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. If you would like to volunteer, or perhaps even perform, contact the simpletons at info@theatersimple.org, or 206-784.8647, ext. 1. Festival is 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.
Poets on Parade and other Literary Adventures: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Aug. 14, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave.. Part of Auburn Good Ol’ Days, hosted by Auburn’s own Striped Water Poets. From Kingston through Tacoma, poets, authors and small press publishers will flock to the theater to take part in the literary event. Open mic poetry contest from 3-5 p.m., Cash prizes. Auburn participants include: Robert Blevins (Adventure Books); Marjorie Rommel (reporter, teacher, poet); Laurie Kizziah (teacher); Mark Ricca (author); Len Elliott (the crossword puzzle guy); Gerald A. McBreen (coordinator, Striped Water Poets).
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. For artists, please call Kelly at 253-347-0585.
Benefits
Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday: 7 p.m., July 23, Green River Community College, Lindbloom Center, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Proceeds to benefit the men’s basketball program. Black Jack tournaments will be dealt every half-hour. Top 10 payouts are based on 200 players signed up. All players must be 21 years old. Outside ‘walk-ins’ need to be in the building by 6:45 to register. Tickets are $50 and includes dinner. First prize is $1,500. Raffle prizes include vacaetion packages and sports memorabilia. For tickets or more information, call or text Tim Malroy at 360-888-8897 or tim.malroy@gmail.com.
Auburn Police Officers Association’s 12th annual Charity Golf Tournament: Aug. 20, Washington National, 14330 SE Husky Way. The four-player scramble is considered one of the region’s largest law enforcement tournaments. Entry fee is $100 per person and includes golf, cart, box lunch, dinner with non-alcoholic beverages. Sponsors can make a tax deductible donation of money or items for a silent auction. There will be individual contests, team awards, a silent auction and raffle. For more information on sponsoring or playing in the tournament contact APOA secretary Jamie Heslin at jheslin@auburnwa.gov.
“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 98071. For more information: www.SeeYaLater.org, Brian.Williams@SeeYaLater.org, 253-332-5144.
Health
Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: 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; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Aug. 6, Lakeland Hills Community, 1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E., Auburn; 10 a.m.-noon, Aug. 8, Vetrotech Saint-Gobain, 2108 B St. NW, Suite 110, Auburn; 1-4 p.m., Aug. 9, DeVry University, 3600 S. 344th Way, Federal Way; 9 a.m.-noon, Aug. 10, Parametrix-Auburn, 1002 15th St. SW, Suite 220; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Aug. 11, Costco Wholesale #828, 1802 M St. NW, Auburn; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 13-14, Auburn Good Ol’ Days, A Street Southeast; 1-3 p.m., Aug. 17, St. Francis Hospital, 34515 9th Ave. S., Federal Way; 10 a.m.-noon, Aug. 25; Canterbury House, 502 29th St. SE, Auburn. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.
Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., July 25, Auburn Regional Medical Center, conference rooms 1 and 2, third floor, Plaza I, 202 N. Division St.; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., July 26, Ibs Incorporated, 740 Clay St. NW, Auburn; noon-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., Aug. 4, Boeing, 17-44 Cafeteria, 700 15th St. SW (employees only); 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Aug. 5, bus on south side of the 10 Building, 700 15th St. SW (employees only); 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Aug. 8, Holy Family, parking lot outside social hall, 505 17th St. SE; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., Aug. 25, Social Security, 1901 C St. SW, Auburn; 12:45-3:45 p.m., Aug. 5, GSA, 400 15th St. SW, Auburn; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., Aug. 26, Auburn Regional Medical Center, mobile at 2nd Street entrance, Plaza I, 202 N. Division St.; 9:30-11:30 a.m., Aug. 30, Aero Controls, Inc., 1610 20th St. NW, Auburn; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., Sept. 1, Auburn City Hall (council chamber), 25 W. Main St.; 1-4 p.m., Sept. 8, Propet, 2415 W. Valley Highway N., 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.
Gardens
Soos Creek Botanical Garden and History Center: 29308 132nd Ave SE, Auburn. Summer hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday. As the docent program is developed, visitors may take self-guided tours of the 22 acres, with a map in hand. There is no charge to stroll the gardens, but donations are gladly accepted. No pets or food are allowed on the property. Volunteers are always welcome to use their talents at the gardens. Info: 253-639-0949 or SoosCreekBotanicalGarden.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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
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 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 26, Aug. 2, 9. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.
Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m., July 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 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 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. • 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., 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.
Movie in the Park: 9:30 p.m. (approximate start), Aug. 5, Matchett Memorial Park, 402 Warde St., Algona. “Rango,” starring Johnny Depp, presented by the City of Algona, on a 35-foot screen. Free to the public. Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs. Police Explorers will be selling concessions. Wilson Art International, Terra Dynamics, Central Garden & Pet, Cimtech, Valley Mart, Columbia Bank, and Waste Management sponsoring. Information: 253-833-2897.
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
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. Exhibits: • “Yellow Polka Dot Bikinis and Tummy Crunches: A Century of Female Bodies and Swimsuits” – opened May 4 and runs through July 31. • “Dead: Unearthing the Shift in Funerary Practices from Home to Mortuary,” on display Aug. 17 through Nov. 13. Related events: The following museum events are offered in conjunction with “DEAD.” Unless otherwise noted, admission is $2 adults, $1 seniors/children and includes museum admission. • A Death Denying Culture, Sept. 29, 6 p.m. Guest scholar Louise Hull will provide sociological insight into the effect of our culture’s denial of the inevitable. Gallery opens at 6 p.m.; lecture at 7 p.m. • Family Program: Great Graves!, Oct. 1, 1 to 2 p.m. Drop in for some fright-free Halloween fun as the museum examines tombstones, graves and some of the oldest residents of Auburn’s Mountain View Cemetery through stories, games and crafts. • Mountain View Cemetery Lantern-light Tour, Oct. 14. Gather round the tombstone for a hauntingly good time. Some content is not for the faint of heart – mature youths and adults only please. Visit www.wrvmuseum.org this fall for times and registration information. 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.
