Auburn-area calendar of events | June 16

Events

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

Emerald Downs: 89-race date meet, the 15th at Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Racing on Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. First post is 6 p.m., Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For information, visit www.emeralddowns.com.

Auburn International Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays, June 13-Sept. 26, Auburn Station Plaza, 23 A St. SW. Opening for its second season. More than 35 vendors offering a variety of fresh locally grown farmed based foods, hand-crafted items and concession stands that are restaurant based but feature a home-cooked taste. The weekly market also will include free performances, guest chef with farm fresh ingredients, children’s activities from face painting to hands on activities to storytelling. The market also will have classes on health, nutrition, and gardening. To volunteer and to participate, visit www.auburnfarmersmarket.com.

Community electronics recycling: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 18, 20; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 19, American Electronics Recycling Corp, South Center South Industrial park off West Valley Highway in Tukwila (18435 Olympic Ave. S., Suite B-100). Residents are welcome to recycle all TVs, PCs, laptops and monitors for free. A variety of other electronic items will be accepted, but a small disposal fee may be charged. A full list of the items can be viewed at www.aercorprecycler.com.

High school commencements: 11 a.m., June 19, Auburn Mountainview High School, Auburn Memorial Stadium, 800 Fourth St. NE; 1:30 p.m., West Auburn High School, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St., 4 p.m., Auburn Riverside High School, Auburn Memorial Stadium.

High school commencement: 4 p.m., June 20, 4 p.m. – Auburn High School, Auburn Memorial Stadium, 800 Fourth St. NE.

Battle of the Bowl IV: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., June 19, Brannan Park, 611 28th St. NE, Auburn. Skaters to compete in three age divisions (10-and-under, 11-14, 15-19). Live entertainment, vendors, prizes, T-shirts. Registration and check-in begins at 9 a.m., warmup at 11, competition at noon. $5 pre-registration, $10 on-site registration. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov.

Diversity Day: June 23, Cascade Middle School, 1015 24th St. NE, Auburn. “We All Belong” event will kick off with an all-school assembly featuring keynote speaker Richard Thomas, a graduate from Kentwood High School and former football player at the University of Washington and Baltimore Ravens. Thomas will share a positive message about building an inclusive campus culture and also discuss the topics of bullying and race relations. The day will conclude with a special assembly for eighth-graders highlighting their upcoming transition into high school and a special assembly for sixth- and seventh-graders.

Pacific Police Department open house: 4-7 p.m., June 23, 133 3rd Ave SE. Public is invited. Barbecue and party. For more information, contact Stephanie Shook at 253-929-1130.

KidsDay: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., June 25, Les Gove Park, 1005 12th St. SE. Free to the public. The event is specifically designed for youth in the Auburn area. The event features an entertainment stage, inflatable rides, mini golf, kids’ crafts, face painting, food vendors, more than 50 activity/information vendors and more. In addition, city officials will dedicate the new Barrier-Free Playground and sensory garden, an innovative 32,000-square-foot area placed inside the heart of the park. The event is being presented by the City of Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department, Radio Disney AM 1250, Fred Meyer and Wizards of the Coast. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov.

4th of July Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., July 4, Les Gove Park, 1005 12th St. SE, Auburn. Hometown event features a kids’ bike parade, live entertainment on two stages, eight inflatable rides, climbing wall and euro-bungy trampolines, trackless train, petting zoo and pony carousel, bingo, bocce, a car show, lazer tag, gaming stations, more than 50 craft artists, book sale, food concessions and spray park. Purchase a wristband for $5 for unlimited activities. Sales begin at 10 a.m. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov.

White River Chainsaw Carving Championships: July 9-11, Pacific City Park, 600 3rd Ave. SE, Pacific. A 12-person field will compete for cash and prizes. The championships – part of Pacific Days (4-9 p.m., July 9; 11 a.m.-9 p.m., July 10; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., July 11) – will expand to a larger area and include a supervised beer garden, featuring microbrews by Trade Route Brewing of Pacific. Admission is $1. A daily auction will be held to allow the public the chance to acquire a sculpture. For more information, go to www.whiterivercarving.com. For sponsorships, contact Mayor Richard Hildreth at Pacificmayor@aol.com or 253-261-9853.

State Sen. Pam Roach campaign BBQ, rally: 1-3 p.m. July 24, Roach Farm, 22102 SE Green Valley Road, a quarter-mile west of the Flaming Geyser Park entrance, Auburn. Confirmed attendees of the event: Attorney General Rob McKenna, Justice Richard Sanders, U.S. Senate candidate Dino Rossi, King County Council Members Pete von Reichbauer and Reagan Dunn, Pierce County Council Member Shawn Bunny, and activist Tim Eyman. Tickets: $25 per person, $35 per couple, children free. The public may obtain tickets to the barbecue and rally by calling 253-797-2424 or contacting pamroach@comcast.net.

Artrageous, Artists in Action Fair: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 7, Les Gove Park, 1005 12th St. SE, Auburn. Free. Second-annual event will feature professional artists demonstrating their techniques, sharing their enthusiasm for the arts and offering hands-on art making activities. For additional information, visit www.auburnwa.gov/arts or contact the City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department at 253-931-3043.

Benefits

Beat the Raven 5K Fun Run/Walk: 9 a.m., June 19, Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road SE. Pre-registration: $20. Proceeds benefit the school’s cross country team and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For more information, contact coach Tim Wright at 253-804-5154 or visit the ARHS cross country Web site.

Auburn Food Bank Benefit at the Valley ‘6’ Drive-in Theaters: June 23, drive-in-theaters, 410 49th St. NE, Auburn. Gates open at 8 p.m., shows at dusk. Bring: one can of food, get $3 off one adult tickets; 5 cans of food, get 1 carload of people admitted for $5; 10 cans or more of food, admit one carload free. 253-854-1250.

“Cruise to the Park” Car Show: 9 a.m., June 26, Les Gove Park, 800 9th St. NE, Auburn. Presented by Solid Rock Cruisers Car Club. Gates open at 9 a.m. with entry fee of non-perishable food items for cars and trucks of all eras. The show has something for everyone: contests, games, food, vendors, live music and a DJ. Show proceeds benefit several local and international charities. For more information, call 253-770-1413 or visit www.solidrockcruisers.com.

Roll Bounce: 4-7 p.m., June 26, Auburn Skate Connection, 1825 Howard Road, Auburn. Skating festival includes skate rental, spaghetti feed, exhibition of speed , jam and dance skating. $10 per person; children 4 and under are half-price. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds benefit the Auburn Speedskating Team. For more information, contact C.J. Lewis at 253-797-3376.

Shredathon: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 26, Verity Credit Union, Auburn Branch, 1424 Supermall Way. Protect your identity. Bring sensitive documents and shred them with confidence. Suggesting a minimum donation of $10, which will go directly to local community food bank in Auburn. For more information, contact Sterling Roszel at SterlingR@veritycu.com or 206-440-9000, ext. 5330.

GriefWorks “Lean on Mean” Auction: 4-8 p.m., June 27, Auburn Senior Activity Center (Millennium Room), 808 9th St. SE, Auburn. GriefWorks, a bereavement resource for education and support, will be holding its annual fundraising auction. Renowned jazz player Ed Taylor will perform. Live music, no host bar, hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auction. All registration and auction proceeds benefit GriefWorks, a non-profit agency that provides grief counseling and support to children, teens and adults after the death of a loved one. Tickets: $20 advance/$25 at the door. Call 253-333-9420 or visit www.griefworks.org for tickets, donations, sponsoring opportunities and more information.

Dueling Out Hunger: 7 p.m., July 1, Longhorn Barbecue, 635 C St. SW, Auburn. All you can eat buffet. No host bar, door prizes, raffle. $25 per person. Proceeds to benefit the Auburn Food Bank. For more information or to order tickets, call 253-833-8925.

Volunteers

Boggy Garden planting party: 9 a.m., June 26, 138 3rd Ave. SW, Pacific. Terry Home, Inc., a boarding home for young adult survivors of traumatic brain injury, is transforming the property’s existing stormwater pond into a Boggy Garden. The soon-to-be beautiful outdoor space will serve as a serene natural vista for Terry Home residents, their visitors and Pacific community members. Terry Home is seeking community support to complete the project. Individuals interesting in supporting the project, please contact Leanne Guier at 253-921-1579 or fitterqueen@msn.com.

Classes

Free Art Demonstration – Wood Carving by Artist Greg Watson: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., June 19, Auburn Main Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. Join the Auburn Arts Co-op and Salish artist and instructor Greg Watson as he demonstrates traditional carving techniques using the adze and crooked knife. Watson also will talk about the renaissance of Salish art, and how it defines the First Nations of the Puget Sound region. Information: http://auburnartscooperative.yolasite.com/

Healthy Cooking: Classes forming at Outpatient Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services, 701 M St., Suite 102, Auburn. • June 23, Farmers market vegetables. $5 donation at the door. For more information, contact Kirsten at 253-833-8766. • 5 p.m., Wednesdays, June 23, 30, July 14, 28, Healthy Cooking for a Healthy Family. $5 food donation requested.

Auburn Wilderness Girl Scout Day Camp: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., daily, July 26-30, Auburn Game Farm Wilderness Park, 2401 Stuck River Road. For girls entering first-through-sixth grades next fall; program aides in grades 7 and up, and adult volunteers. Week-long camp includes games, songs and outdoor skills. Activities include archery, letterboxing, outdoor cooking, woodworking, First Aid and camping skills. Theme: “Take a Walk on the Wild Side.” Girls in fourth-through-sixth grades will have the opportunity to spend the night on Thursday. Cost: $95 Girl Scout campers; $35 program aides. For registered Girl Scouts, include an additional $12 for membership through Sept 30, 2010. For more information, go to www.girlscoutsww.org/calendar/AuburnWildernessDayCamp.

Health

Blood drives for Cascade Regional Blood Center: 8-11 a.m., June 22, Weyerhaeuser Tech Center, 32901 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way; 11 a.m.-3 p.m ., June 25, Seventh-day Adventist Church Camp, 5000 Auburn Way S., Auburn; 8-11 a.m., June 22, Weyerhaeuser Tech Center, 32901 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way; 8-11 a.m., June 23-24, Weyerhaeuser Corp, 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way; 5-9 p.m., June 25, Federal Way Relay for Life, 33914 19th Ave. SW, Federal Way; 9-11 a.m., June 28, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW, Auburn. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center blood drives: 9-11:30 a.m., June 29, Cardinal Health Auburn, 801 C St.; 1-3:30 p.m., June 29, AERO Controls, Inc., 1610 20th St. NW; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., July 5, Messiah Lutheran, 805 4th St. NE; 2-3:45 p.m, 4:30-7 p.m., July 12, LDS Auburn, church gym, 625 M St. NE; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., July 13, Auburn City Hall Chambers, 25 W. Main St.,; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., July 14, Green River Community College, Linbloom Center (Glacier Room), 12401 SE 320th St.; 11 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., July 14, Social Securty, mobile in parking lot, 1901 C St . SW, Auburn; 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., July 18, First United Methodist Church (Fireside Room), 100 N St. SE, Auburn; 1-3:30 p.m ., July 21, Tesoro Refining and Marketing Co., 3450 S. 344th W.; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2:30-5 p.m., July 23, Safeway, 101 Auburn Way S.; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., July 24, SuperMall, bus by Burlington Coat Factory, 1101 Supermall Way. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Washington Dental Service Foundation SmileMobile: 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m., June 21, 23, New Hope Lutheran Church, 603 3rd Ave. SE, Pacific. Providing examinations. Follow-up treatment appointments will be scheduled on a space available basis for the duration of its stay. Medicaid and sliding scale fee is accepted as reimbursement for services. The SmileMobile, a 38-foot dental clinic on wheels, is sponsored by the Washington Dental Service in partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital. The SmileMobile provides dental care to children from low- income families. Children 18 and under with limited access to dental care can be scheduled by calling New Hope Lutheran Church at 253-351-0450. The SmileMobile is staffed by a clinic manager, dentist and dental assistant, and teams of local volunteer dental professionals in each community it visits.

Journey to Freedom: 4-6 p.m., Sundays, until Aug. 1, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Health and wellness classes. Space limited. Open to non-members. Sign up by calling 253-833-2770 or online at www.auburnvalleyymca.org.

Libraries

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., June 14, 21, July 12, 19, 26. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.

Tuesday Baby Story Times: 10:30 a.m., June 22, 29*, July 13, 20, 27 (one session only). Newborn to 24 months with adult. * Story time break while staff are at schools for summer reading promotions.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., June 14, 21, July 12, 19, 26. Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome.

Spanish-English Story Times: 7 p.m., June 14, 21, 28. Ages 3-8.

Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., June 23, June 30*, July 7, 14, 21, 28. Ages 3 to 6, siblings welcome. * Story time break while staff are at schools for summer reading promotions.

Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime story time.

Sing Around the Sound: 12:45 p.m., June 25, Center Stage of KidsDay, Les Gove Park, with Nancy Stewart. Hop on the ferry boat and join popular musician Nancy Stewart for this sing-along concert featuring our Pacific Northwest sea life. All ages welcome.

Book Buddies: 1 p.m., July 6, 13, 20, 27. Teen volunteers are available to assist elementary school students in kindergarten through fourth grade with their reading.

Board Games Drop-In Zone: 1:30 p.m., July 7, 14, 21, 28. Ages 4 to 12, ages 8 and younger with adult. Make a Splash: Play! Come for some friendly board games and puzzles. Sponsored by the Friends of the Auburn Library.

Rodney the Shark Puppet Show: 10:30 a.m., July 8. Presented by Rowbes Puppet Productions. All ages welcome. Rodney is a shark who is afraid of everything … even his own shadow. Can he muster the courage to become a hero?

Auburn Cartoon and Drawing Club: 3:30 p.m., July 12, 19, 26. Ages 7 to 13. Draw, create characters, share art tips and learn from other artists!

Vamos A La Mar (Let’s Go to the Sea): 7 p.m., July 13. Presented by Marco Cortes. Ages 3 and older. Enjoy songs about the sea in this Spanish/English multicultural program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Auburn Library.

Water, Water, Water!: 2 p.m., July 19. Presented by Dan Crow. All ages welcome. Join this beloved family entertainer, recording artist and songwriter who composed and performed the title song for family classic, “The Adventures of Milo and Otis” for a splashy musical revue.

The Incredible Art of Bubble Magic: 1 p.m., July 27. Presented by Linda Severt. Ages 3 and older. Watch in wonder as this award-winning performer creates dancing caterpillars, merry-go-rounds and even square bubbles right before your eyes. Warning: You may get a teeny tiny bit wet during this performance.

TEENS

Read Three, Get One Free Summer Edition & 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.

Iron Chef America-Patriotic Desserts: 5 p.m., July 1. Ages 10 and older. Partner with a culinary arts student to create a no-bake patriotic dessert. Your creation will be rated by our celebrity judges and winners will receive prizes.

Teen Writers Group: 3:30 p.m., July 8. Ages 12 to 18. Join other teens to share your writing, gain ideas, and practice your craft.

Teen Book Club: 4:30 p.m., July 20. Reading “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins.

Sensational Sushi: 1 p.m., July 8. Ages 10 and older. Learn how to make sushi with simple and healthy ingredients. No raw fish will be used in this program. This event will be limited to 30 participants, arrive early for a spot.

Make Waves @ Your Library Movie Screening: 1 p.m., July 15. All are welcome to come watch this recent movie about a young demigod and enjoy Greek-themed snacks.

Smoothie Making: 3 p.m., Juy 27. Ages 10 and older. Learn how to make your own smoothies out of nutritious and delicious ingredients. This event will be limited to 30 participants, so arrive early for a spot.

ADULTS

Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., June 22, July 27. The Friends support the library and programs. Join us.

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., June 23, July 3, 7, 10, 14, 28; 7 p.m., June 14, July 12. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.

Annual Book Sale: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., July 4. The library will be closed for the holiday, but the side entrance to meeting room will be open.

Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., July 6.

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.

Citizenship Class: 3 p.m., June 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24. Get help with the citizenship interview process.

Computer Classes: Sign up at the information desk or call 253-931-3018. • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., June 22; • Introduction to Computers: 10 a.m., June 26; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: noon, June 26; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 10 a.m., July 3; • Internet Nivel 1: 7 p.m., July 7; • Microsoft Excel Level 2: 10 a.m., July 10; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., Juy 13; • E-mail Nivel 1: 7 p.m., July 14; • Microsoft Excel Level 3: 10 a.m., July 17; • Microsoft Word Level 2: 10 a.m., July 24; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., July 27; • Internet Level 2: 10 a.m., July 31.

Resume Help: 10 a.m., June 23, 30, July 14. Receive one-on-one assistance on your resume.

Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., June 24, July 8, 15, 22, 29. Improve your English speaking and listening skills.

Composting at Home: 1 p.m., July 17. Seattle Tilth will present on the benefits of adding compost to your garden.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. No class on May 31. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

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

CHILDREN

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., June 22, 29. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., June 22, 29. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.

Baby Story Times: 10:15 a.m., June 23, 30. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Make a Splash: Read! Join us for a special one-on-one bonding time with bounces, rhymes, stories and play time. One baby per lap, please.

20,000 Volts Under the Sea: 2 p.m., June 24. Ages 3 and older. Sing, dance and laugh along with these sea stars as they rock out at the Neptune Theater in Atlantis City. This deep-sea, rock musical is filled with interactive games, zany characters and great music.

TEEN

Anime Club: 3 p.m., June 23. Teens in middle and high school. Watch anime videos and practice your manga drawing. Check out the library’s collection of manga material too.

Teen Movie Afternoon: 3 p.m., June 30. Join us to watch a movie after school.

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

STORY TIME

Stories and Strings: 11 a.m., July 7, 14, 28. Please join us for rockin’ good time of stories, songs and silliness.

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m., July 8, 15, 29. Please join us for stories, sing-alongs and other fun activities.

COMPUTER CLASSES

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

SPECIAL CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

Kerplunk!: 10:30 a.m., June 23. Have beach party fun when you can hang-10 with some fine, flipper friends. Meet Marilyn the marvelous Manatee, go slip-slidin’ and surfin’ with Seymour the Sea Lion and dive and dance with Doris the Dolphin. Songs, celebration, puppets and more.

The Incredible Art of Bubble Magic: 11 a.m., July 21. Watch in wonder as this award-winning performer creates dancing caterpillars, merry-go-rounds and even square bubbles right before your eyes.

Network

For more information, call 253-735-7030.Fierce Job-Hunting Workshops: 3:30-5 p.m., every Thursday, White River Museum, 918 H Street SE, Auburn. Get free help finding a job, provided by JobBait.com and sponsored by the City of Auburn. Get more detail at http://jobbait.com/a/auburn-workshops.htm.

Mosby Farms Summer Kick Off Wine & Cheese tasting Party: 7-9 p.m., June 24, Mosby Farms, 12754 SE Green Valley Road, Auburn. For more information call (253) 939-9431.

Camp Berachah Golf Tournament: 12:30 p.m., July 3, Jade Greens Golf Course, 18330 SE Lake Holm Road, Auburn. Entry: $45 per person, or $165/team of four golfers. Fee includes lunch, card. Prizes for top two teams, closest to the pin and longest drive. Entry deadline June 25.

Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound: Now taking applications for the class of 2010-2011. Application deadline is July 9. Please contact Lynn Norman or Kathy Schneider at the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce 253-833-0700 or lynn@auburnareawa.org.

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., July 19, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room (fourth floor), 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Featured speaker: Renee Radcliff Sinclair, Northwest regional director of Congressional and Public Affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Register online through the chamber.

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: Noon Mondays-Fridays. Registration for lunch begins at 11 a.m. Choose from soup and sandwich or the main meal menu. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and older; $5.75 for those younger than 60.

• Movie screenings: 12:45 p.m. , Wednesdays. Refreshments provided. Cost: Free.

• Monday Supper Club: 5-6 p.m. the third Monday of the month. Cost: $5; registration required.

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

• Enhance Wellness Program: Registered nurse and social worker are on-site to help individuals work towards their own health and wellness goals. Call for details.

• Open Jam Session: 10-11:30 a.m., second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Jessie Powell is the organizer of the musicians, but anybody is welcome to come and play with the group.

• Wii bowling: 9:30 a. m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays.

Entertainment

Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m., June 19, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Headliner Amy Anderson and two other stand-up comedians will keep you laughing all night long. Comedy at The Ave is not recommended for children under 18 years. Tickets are $17, $15 college students. Tickets available through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Rainier Youth Choirs spring concert: 3 p.m., June 19, Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 SE 248th St. Concert showcases RYC’s three auditioned groups, Bella Voce, Colla Voce and Consonare, spanning grades four through college age youth. Repertoire for the concert includes lighter Broadway numbers, folk songs, jazz ballads, spirituals, as well as newer selections by Stroope, Ratledge, Sevier and Quick. Tickets: $12, $10 advance, $15 and $12 at the door. For tickets andmore information, visit www.RainierYouthChoirs.org.

Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra “Patriotic Stand”: 7 p.m., June 26. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 23855 SE 216th St., Maple Valley. Concert features favorite American patriotic music and special performances by MVYSO’s small ensemble groups. $5 suggested donation. For more information, call 425-358-1640 or visit www.mvyso.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.

Kids Summerstage Series: Noon, Wednesdays, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. Free. • July 7: The Brian Waite Band; • July 14: Steve The Pretty Good; • July 21: The Shaver Marionettes; • July 28: Eric Herman; • Aug. 4: The Not-Its.

Summer Sounds and Cinema Series: Music and fun family movies on Fridays (7-11 p.m.) in various Auburn parks. Free. • Aug. 6, Sunset Park, 1306 69th St. SE: Concert: The Rowdy Refs Game Show; featured movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG); • Aug. 13, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE: Concert: Seattle School of Rock Band; featured movie: School of Rock (PG-13); • Aug. 28, Les Gove Park: Concert: One Eyed Jack; featured movie: The Blind Side (PG). For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov.

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.

Open mic night: Second Friday of the month, Kona Kai Coffee Co., 124 4th Ave. S, Kent. Public invited to perform and share talent with the community. Or come and enjoy listening to the local undiscovered talent perform. The event is regularly recorded and with permission, portions are aired on local Public Access Television. 253- 859-5662.

Dance

Children’s Dance Theater: 14 B t. NE, Nos. 1, 2, Auburn. View the schedule at: www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com to learn more about the three-week “Alice in Wonderland” performance camp and the newly added four-day Coppelia story ballet camp. Descriptions, price dates and times are on the Web site. Call 253-887-8937 for more information.

Auburn Dance Academy: 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100. For classes and other program information, call 253-833-1891, www.AuburnDanceAcademy.com.

Reunions

Thomas Jefferson High School class of 2000: Aug. 13, Copper Falls Restaurant at Auburn Golf Course.

Auburn High School class of 1980: Aug. 20, Seattle Airport Marriott.

Mount Rainier High School class of 1965: 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Sept. 18, Fairwood Golf & Country Club, 17070 140th Ave. SE, Renton. 45th reunion. For information, please contact Phyllis Barton Parker by pone at 425-868-2803 or e-mail at parkerduo@hotmail.com.

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: Through Aug. 1: Household Lace Adds Charm to Your Place, An Exhibit of Historic Bed, Bath, Table and Kitchen Lace Textiles. Special programs scheduled. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission: $1-$2; free on Wednesdays. 918 H St. S.E., Auburn. 253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org.

Galleries

Auburn City Hall: June exhibit: Amy DiPlacido (fiber/ink on paper) and Di Faria (fused glass). 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.