Events

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

Auburn International Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sundays, through Sept. 23, Auburn Sound Transit Plaza, 23 A St. SW. Opening its fourth season. Features more than 40 vendors offering a variety of fresh locally grown farm-based foods, hand-crafted items, and a concession stand that is restaurant-based but features a home-cooked taste. The market includes free performances, guest chef demonstrations with farm-fresh ingredients, children’s activities and classes on health, nutrition, and gardening. For more information, visit www.auburnfarmersmarket.org.

Pacific Days: July 13-15, Pacific City Park, 600 3rd Ave. SE. Hours: 4-9 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Free event. Featuring kids parade (6:15 p.m. Friday and best decorated bicycle contest) on 3rd Avenue Southeast; grand parade (10 a.m. Saturday) also on 3rd Avenue Southeast; inflatable slides for kids; pooch pageant; prizes; more than 60 arts and crafts vendors; raffle; food booths, car bash, onstage entertainment. Food donations being accepted at the Pacific Partnerships booth. For further information including a map to the park, visit www.pacificpartnerships.org.

Auburn Sidewalk Sale: July 20-22, downtown Auburn. Organizers looking for musicians.  Casual venue and strolling musicians welcomed. For information call 253-833-2750 and ask for John.  Also offering free booths to any Auburn business.  If interested, call 253-709-0000.

Algona Days: 5-9 p.m., July 20; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.  July 21, Matchett Park, 402 Warde St., Algona.  Vendors needed. Outdoor movie, entertainment, games, a train ride and other activities are planned. Cost for a booth is $35 or $50 if electricity is needed. Call 253-833-2897 for an application.

Algona Days 3on3 Basketball Tournament: July 21-22, Matchett Park, 402 Warde St., Algona. Presented by the City of Algona, in partnership with the Auburn Valley Y. Age divisions are: elementary boys (ages 8-9, 10-11); elementary girls (8-9, 10-11); teen boys (12-14, 15-18) and teen girls (12-14, 15-18). Cost is $30 per team. All teams will play a minimum of three games. Algona residents and Auburn Valley Y members will receive a $15 discount. For more information, contact Shawniene Kaufman, Auburn Valley Y, at 253-876-7561 or skaufman@seattleymca.org; or Kevin Caviezel, City of Algona, at 253-833-2897 or kevinc@algonawa.gov.

66th annual Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering: 8 a.m.-11 p.m., July 28; 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., July 29, Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE. Authentic weekend of Scottish dancing and foods, bagpipe bands and old country field events. Admission: (per day) $15 adults; $11 seniors 60 and over, active, retired, veteran military; $11 children 5-17; 5 and under free; (two-day)  $22 adults; $16 seniors 60 and over, active, retired, veteran military; $16 children 5-17.  For more information, call 206-522-2541 or visit www.sshga.org.

ArtRageous: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Aug. 4, downtown Auburn. Free to the public. See and meet local artists. Hands-on activities, art making for all ages, including woodcarving, printmaking, clay, metal and more. Artists from throughout the region selling their quality handmade goods. Juried art show on display. Artwork for sale in the City Hall Gallery. For more information, call 253-931-3043.

Benefits

1st annual Trojan Golf Classic: 7:30 a.m., July 7, Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE.  Four-man scramble. Cost: $85 includes greens fees, power cart and lunch.  Mini-games, prizes and auction.  Registration information at www.auburnhoops.com or by contacting Sam Oliver at 253-347-4453.

Mad Dog Boot Camp Fitness: 10:30-11:30 a.m., July 14, Chinook Elementary playground, 3502 Auburn Way S. Free fitness boot camp to support the Auburn Food Bank. Your only requirement to attend is to donate at least one canned or boxed food, baby products, or hygiene/personal care products for the cause. Organic products welcome. Free camp offered every other Saturday:  July 28; Aug. 11, 25.

Dog Days: Aug. 17-19, Pacific Raceways drag strip, 31001 144th Ave. SE, Kent. Machinists Union District Lodge 751 teams up with Pacific Raceways for its annual charity fundraising event.District 751 is selling discount tickets for Pacific Raceways’ NHRA Lucas Oil Division 6 Top Fuel dragster and Funny car races, which will take place that weekend. Tickets are $5 and good for one day’s entry to the races. Tickets are on sale at all District 751 union halls in Puget Sound, including the Auburn Hall, 201 A St. SW. Proceeds will go to Guide Dogs of America, a California-based charity that provides service dogs to people across North America who are blind or have impaired vision.

Health

Cascade Regional Blood Center drives:  9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., July 7, Lakeland Hills Community, 1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., July 11, Costco Wholesale #828, 1802 M St. NW, Auburn; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., July 14, City of Pacific (Pacific Days), 600 Third Ave. SE; 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., July 21, Algona Days, 401 Warde St. S., Algona; 10 a.m.-1 p.m., July 25, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives:  For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

First annual Aging Expo, “Aging Successfully in Auburn and Beyond”: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 11, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. Expo tailored toward baby boomers, older adults, their families and caregivers. Looking for exhibitors that have products or services that benefit these individuals to make the most out of life and look forward to a happy, healthy and financially secure future.  To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Pegi Moll at the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce at 253-833-0700 or pegi@auburnareawa.org.

Classes, camps

29th annual “Senior College, Life-Long Learning”: July 16-20, Highline Community College’s main campus, 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. A special week for all seniors 55 and older. Price: $95 for individuals, $175 couples. Fee includes daily presentations, one class to participate in for the week and the Friday banquet. Call 206-870-3785 for more information and to register.

Farm Snooze: 4 p.m.-8 a.m., July 21-22, Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road, Auburn. Pitch a tent and spend a night camping under the stars. Campout activities include scavenger hunts, field games and a hot dog and marshmallow roast. Farm Snooze is sponsored in part by REI. Cost: $25 per individual camper/$20 per camper for groups of six or more; children under age 4 are free. Register online at  www.wrvmuseum.org.

Clubs

Striped Water Poets: Meet every Tuesday, 7- 9 p.m., at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. A roundtable critique and welcoming of new poets.

Libraries

NOTE: The main Auburn Library has closed for yearlong expansion. It reopened at its temporary location, the former Herr Cabinets building, at 1140 Auburn Way S., behind Big Daddy’s Drive-in. For program information, call 253-931-3018. Library events include:

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Monday Morning Story Time: 10:15 a.m., July 9, 16, 23, 30. Ages 2 to 6 with adult. Explore early literacy through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.

Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m.,  July 11, 18, 25. Ages 3 to 6. Fun stories, flannel board and songs for kids and their families.

Daring Dreams in Times of Magic Storytelling: 2 p.m., July 9, Les Gove Park Multipurpose Building. Presenter: Alton Takiyama-Chung. Ages 4 and older. Hear folktales and legends from places such as the Ukraine, Japan and Hawaii. Listen to stories of ordinary people who grow to become more than what they seem by being smart, brave and facing challenges.

Dancing Pajamas Concert: 2 p.m., July 16, Les Gove Park Multipurpose Building. Presenter: Nancy Stewart. Pajamas are welcome, but there won’t be any sleeping in this concert. Just songs and howling coyotes, fuzzy slippers, a monster or two and, of course, lots of singing and dancing.

Magical Dreams Magic Show: 2 p.m., July 23, Les Gove Park Multipurpose Building. Presenter: Master Payne, magician. Ages 5 and older. Anything is possible through the power of dreams. This fun filled show features magically enhanced bedtime stories from myths, legends and folk tales both new and old.

Scared Silly Storytelling: 2 p.m., July 30, Les Gove Park Multipurpose Building. Ages 3 and older. Presenter: Chris Fascione. Dare to dream big with one of America’s funniest storytellers and his not-so-scary, delightfully silly, nighttime stories that provide just the right amount of shivers and giggles. This unique combination of acting, comedy and storytelling will tickle your goose bumps.

Ready-Set-Read: If you are in elementary school, take the Reading Challenge. Read at least 20 minutes per day for 20 days within a month and choose a new paperback book at your community library. Forms are available online at http://www.kcls.org/parents/kidsandreading/rsr/ and at the library.

TEENS

Read Three, Get One Free:  Read three books, write three short thoughtful reviews and get a new paperback book free. Pick up an entry form at any KCLS library or online at www.kcls.org/read3. Sponsored by the KCLS Foundation.

Teen Reads Café: 1 p.m., July 17. The book club meets once a month to discuss the book of the month and share what we’ve been reading. New members are always welcome.  The first five teens to sign up will receive a free copy of the book of the month, courtesy of the Friends of the Auburn Library.

Glow in the Dark T-shirts: 2 p.m., July 23. In conjunction with Auburn Parks & Rec Drop-In Program held at Olympic Middle School, 1825 K St. SE. Take home a T-shirt of your own creation. Paint, T-shirts and design materials will be provided.

DIY Henna: 2 p.m., July 30. In conjunction with Auburn Parks & Rec Drop-In Program held at Olympic Middle School, 1825 K St. SE. Celebrate summer by decorating yourself and your friends in henna. Learn about the history and tradition of henna while creating and applying your own designs. Supplies provided.

ADULTS

Book a Librarian: Free 30-minute appointments to help you with your information needs. Please come to the library or call 253-931-3554 to make an appointment.

English as a Second Language (ESOL): Aug. 1-31. Due to the building remodel, the Auburn Library is no longer hosting ESOL classes. Classes are now being offered at the Green River Community College Downtown Auburn Center, 110 2nd St. SW, Room 145; phone number 253-833-9111. Additional classes continue to be offered at Algona-Pacific Library, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6-8:30 p.m.

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., July 7, 11, 14. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.

Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 6:30 p.m., July 10, Zola’s Cafe, 402 E Main St. “This Beautiful Life” by Helen Schulman. This is a devastating exploration of the blurring boundaries of privacy and the fragility of self, a clear-eyed portrait of modern life that will have readers debating their assumptions about family, morality and the sacrifices and choices we make in the name of love. Come for a lively discussion on the second Tuesday of the month. New members are always welcome and copies of the book will be available at the library. blogs.kcls.org/auburn/

Computer classes: Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018.  • Computer Class: Internet Level 2, 10 a.m., July 10. Review and extend the knowledge and skills covered in Internet Level 1. Explore fun and helpful websites, discuss printing from the Internet, explore blogs and discuss Internet security. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse and ability to type website. • Computer Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2, 11:30 a.m., July 10.  Learn how to set up absolute cell references to copy formulas correctly. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Excel and experience creating and saving spreadsheets.

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m., July 11, 18, 25. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Stimulate brain development with bounces, rhymes, stories and play time. One baby per lap, please.

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., July 10, 17, 24, 31. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., July 10, 17, 24, 31. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.

Spanish Story Times: 6:30 p.m., July 10, 17, 24, 31. Stories, rhymes, felt stories and more for the family.

Pan-Asian Bedtime Folktales and Myths: 10:30 a.m., July 12. Presenter: Eth-Noh-Tec, Asian Story Theatre. Ages 3 and older. In several Asian cultures, that hazy starlight we call the Milky Way is commonly referred to as the River of Stars. Hear magical stories presented with dance-like precision, whimsical flute accompaniment and lively audience participation.

Children’s Book Swap: 3 p.m., July 21, Bring your new or gently-used books to the Library and trade for others. Books appropriate for babies through 14-year olds only, please. This is a free, green recycling event. All leftover items will be donated to the Friends of the Libraries.

Tales of a Celtic Sky Storytelling and Art: 2 p.m., July 26. Ages 3 and older. In the olden days, the bards were the people who shared stories and songs. Come spin a yarn as we gather around our pretend fire and share tales and songs of the people of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Children will create a project based on our adventures.

Up In the Sky, Portable Planetarium Show: 10:30 a.m., July 28. Pacific Science Center-Science On Wheels. Ages 4 and older. Enter a nighttime “hilltop” in our planetarium. Inside, explore your way around the giant “connect-the-dot” pictures in the sky.

Star Search, Portable Planetarium Show: 11 a.m., July 28. Pacific Science Center-Science On Wheels. Ages 8 and older. Can you “read” the nighttime sky? Learn how to use a star map and apply your new skills as you hunt for seasonal Greco-Roman constellations across the sky.

Ready-Set-Read: If you are in elementary school, take the Reading Challenge. Read at least 20 minutes per day for 20 days in one month and choose a new paperback book at your community library. Other Information: Forms are available online at http://www.kcls.org/parents/kidsandreading/rsr/ and at the library.

TEENS

2nd Annual Red, White, and Blue Dessert Bake-Off for Teens: 2 p.m., July 12. Teen chefs wanted to show off their skills and win prizes. Bring in your red, white, and blue themed desserts to be tasted and judged by your peers and library staff. First place: $25 Starbucks gift certificate; second: $15 Baskin Robbins; third: Teens Cook Dessert Cookbook.

Angry Birds LIVE!: 2 p.m., July 19. Grab a friend and head on over to the library to make those angry little birds come to life. Make your very own angry birds and test your bird launching abilities to take down those egg stealing pigs.

Algona-Pacific Teen Book Club: 3:30 p.m., July 24. The book club meets once a month to discuss the book of the month and share what we’ve been reading. New members are always welcome.

Ghost Hunters: 7 p.m., July 25. All ages welcome. Learn about ghost hunting techniques and equipment from the Auburn Paranormal Activities Research Team (APART). They will also share stories of paranormal activity they’ve investigated. Spooky.

Read Three, Get One Free: Read three books, write three short thoughtful reviews and get a new paperback book free. Pick up an entry form at any KCLS library or online.

ADULTS

Book a Librarian: Free 30-minute appointments to help you with your information needs. Please come to the library or call 253-931-3554 to make an appointment.

Computer Class: Registration required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-833-3554. • Microsoft Word Level 1, 6:30 p.m., July 16. Learn basic skills for entering, correcting and revising text on a computer. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse and keyboard.

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

Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m., July 18, “Breakfast at Sally’s: one homeless man’s inspirational journey” by Richard LeMieux.

Drop In to Learn about eBooks: 2 p.m., July 21; 6 p.m., July 9. Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader or computer. Look at popular eReaders, OverDrive and Adobe Digital Editions software and ask questions.

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Baby Story and Play Times: 10:30 a.m., July 19, 26. Babies will be bouncing to fun rhymes and stories. Short play time follows.

Stories and Strings Story Time: 11 a.m., July 11, 18, 25. Come for a rockin’ good time of stories, songs and silliness.

Raccoon Tunes and Possum Tales Music Show: 11 a.m., June 20. Ages 3 and older. As you are crawling into bed, other critters in the neighborhood are just beginning to stir. Join this children’s author and award-winning songwriter and his trash can dwelling buddy, Nelson Raccoon, for a high-participation nighttime celebration featuring puppets and poetry, songs and silliness.

Ready-Set-Read: If you are in elementary school, take the Reading Challenge. Read at least 20 minutes per day for 20 days within a month and choose a new paperback book at your community library. Forms are available online at http://www.kcls.org/parents/kidsandreading/rsr/ and at the library.

ADULTS, TEENS

Drop In to Learn about eBooks: 2 p.m., July 7; 6 p.m., July 23. Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader or computer. Look at popular eReaders, OverDrive and Adobe Digital Editions software and ask questions.

Read Three, Get One Free: Read three books, write three short, thoughtful reviews and get a new paperback book free. Pick up an entry form at any KCLS library or online at www.kcls.org/read3. Sponsored by the KCLS Foundation.

COMPUTER CLASSES

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

Network

Auburn Area Chamber “Connecting for Success” Networking Breakfast: 8-9 a.m., the first Wednesday of every month. Sponsored by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $5, includes continental breakfast. Auburn Area Chamber Board Room, 108 S. Division, Suite B. 253-833-0700.

Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Partnership Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room (fourth floor), 2300 Emerald Downs Drive.  Register online through the chamber.

Workshop: 1-4 p.m., July 11, Seattle office, Washington State Department of Revenue, 2101 4th Ave., Suite 1400. Free workshop for new and small business owners. Participants will learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements. All receive a workbook and helpful reference guide to Department of Revenue rules and regulations. To register, visit www.dor.wa.gov or call 206-727-5300. Space is limited.

Seniors

Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-3016 or www.auburnwa.gov. Senior activities include:

• Senior Coffee Hours with the Mayor and Councilmembers: 10-11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month.

• Lunch: Monday-Friday, Salad bar begins at 11:30, Main meal is served at noon. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and over, $5.75 for those younger than 60.

• Movie Screenings: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 50 cent suggested donation for refreshments.

• Monday Supper Club: 4:45-6 p.m. One Monday a month. Call 253-931-3016 for date and menu. Cost: $6 for all ages.

• Meals on Wheels: Senior services’ program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information, call the center at 253-931-3016.

Entertainment

Soundbites, Auburn’s newest concert series: Noon-1:30 p.m. every Friday, City Hall Plaza, 25 W. Main St., Auburn. Free to the public. Presented by Auburn Regional Medical Center. Lineup: • July 6 – Global Heat (hip hop, cool jazz, R&B & world beat) • July 13 – Hook Me Up (contemporary jazz); • July 20 – Wally and the Beavs (‘50s and ‘60s rock-n-roll); •  July 27 – BB and the Riptides (surf party classics). For more information, call 253-931-3043.

Outdoor Movie Nights: Summer nights, beginning at dusk. Matchett Park, 402 Warde St., Algona. Presented by the City of Algona. Lineup: “Dolphin Tale”, July 6; “We Bought a Zoo”, July 20; “Big Miracle”, Aug. 4. Refreshments will be provided by South Valley Police Explorers. Bring chairs and blankets. Call 253-833-2897 for more information.

Kids SummerStage outdoor concert series: Noon, every Wednesday, July 11-Aug. 16, Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE, Auburn. Free. Lineup: • July 11 – Recess Monkey; • July 18 – The Magic of Louie Foxx; July 25 – singer/songwriter Eric Ode, with special guest, Viren Lemmer; • Aug. 1 – singer/songwriter Eric Herman; • Aug. – Caspar Babypants; • Aug. 15 – Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies.  In the event of rain, the concert will be moved inside Parks Building at Les Gove Park. For more information, call the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043.

Summer Sounds & Cinema: 7 p.m., Fridays, various Auburn parks. Free. Lineup: • Aug. 3, Sunset Park, 1306 69th St. SE, concert: No Rules; movie: “Tangled” (PG); • Aug. 10, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth Street SE, concert: One Eyed Jack; movie: “Toy Story” (G); • Aug. 17, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE, concert: Funaddicts; Movie: “Despicable Me” (PG). For more information, call Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043.

Poetry at The Station Bistro: 7-10 p.m., first Mondays of each month, Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn. Poets featured at the open mic venue. Presented by The Station Bistro, the Northwest Renaissance, Auburn Striped Water Poets. Event is free. Open to poets of every age and skill level. For more information, contact mcbreenpost@aol.com.

Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.

Reunions

Auburn High School Class of 1982: July 27-29. For times, locations, events, visit www.ahs1982reunion.com. Program: July 27: Graduates gather at BB Magraws, 440 16th St. NE, Auburn, for food, drink and fun. Arrive early and stay late. Saturday:  Main event gala, The Field House, Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE, from 6 p.m.-midnight.  Sunday: Graduates and families come together at Auburn’s Sunset Park, 1306 69th St SE, beginning at 11 a.m., for an old-fashioned picnic.

Auburn High School Class of ‘72: 6-11 p.m., Aug. 18, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Relaxed, casual evening as classmates reconnect with old friends, share laughs and rekindle memories. Cost: $60 per person, For more information, contact Jon Peninger at 253-631-0818 or auburn72@comcast.net, or visit www.auburn72reunion.info.

Museums

White River Valley Museum:  Events: Explore the historic world of moving massive materials to market in the new exhibit. Rails to Sails, Tracking the Sound’s Industry Boom from Shore to Ship, on display from April 25-July 29. From the earliest days, the extractive industries of logging, mining and agriculture needed to expand their markets beyond the Puget Sound region to sustain or grow their operations. When railroads became available products could be shipped to one of the deep-water ports on Puget Sound and then sail to markets worldwide. Museum located at 918 H St. SE, Auburn. Regular admission: $2 adults, $1 seniors and children. Admission is free on Wednesdays and the fourth Sunday of the month. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for tickets and event information.

Galleries

Auburn City Hall:  July exhibit: John Woodard’s large scale self-portrait oil paintings are variations of an exploration of self. Gallery is located at 25 W. Main St.  Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.