Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the Web site: www.auburntourism.com.
Mother and Son Date Night: 6:30-8:30 p. m., March 20, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Date Night Includes dinner, games and laughter. Price: facility member: $10/per person; program member: $15/per person; community member: $20/per person. For more information contact Brigitte Vercoutere, family programs supervisor at 253-833-2770 or bvercoutere@seattleymca.org.
Artist talk and opening reception: 5:30 p.m., April 1. Meghan Urback and Patti Bowman will discuss their artwork as part of an opening reception at the City Hall Gallery, 25 W. Main St. Free and open to the public. Exhibit is open through April 30.
Healthy Kids Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 17, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Featuring more than 60 different activities for kids, plus health and wellness resources for families. Also, an Aquafina Pitch, Hit and Run competition is being held for ages 7-14 with the help of the Green River Community College Athletic Department. Free to the public. The first 100 kids will receive a free T-shirt and the first 700 kids will receive free hair cut coupons from Gene Juarez Academy or SportClips. There will be 1,000 free Cliff bars, a drawing for a free one-year family membership and many other great prizes. For more information, call 253-833-2770.
Easter
Easter Egg Scramble: 1-3 p.m., March 21, Rainier Middle School, 30620 116th Ave. SE, Auburn. Free. Open to anyone 18 years and under. In addition to the scramble, the event will feature food, face painting, carnival games, inflatable play toys and free raffle prizes including a Flip video camera, an iPod, bicycles, gift certificates to local businesses. To learn more, visit www.seektheveritas.com or attend a service at the school at 10 a.m. Sundays.
Community Easter egg hunt: Noon, March 27, Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE. Auburn Elks Lodge No. 1808 welcomes children 10 years and younger. Egg hunts established for age brackets 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 and 9-10. Special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Clowns, candy, treats and fun for all ages.
Auburn Noon Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt: 1 p.m., April 3, Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE. Contact Allen Geiszler, 253-833-6535.
Benefits
Rummage sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., March 18-19; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., March 20, St. Matthew/San Mateo Episcopal Church, 120 L St. NE, Auburn.
Food drive: March 22-31, Apple Physical Therapy, 720 12th St. SE, Auburn. Collection site for non-perishable food items for Northwest Harvest. To find the Apple Physical Therapy location near you, visit www.applept.com or contact the administrative office at 253.840.6448.
Rummage sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., March 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., March 27, Senior Activity Center, 808 – 9th St. SE, Auburn. A variety of items priced to sell. Anyone interested in donating items for the sale should bring them to the center beginning March 23. For free pickup of donations or for more information, please call 253-931-3016.
Rock the Green Clean: 2-7 p.m., March 28, Crystal Bistro Lounge and Sushi, 1324 Roosevelt Ave. E, Enumclaw. Middle Green River Coalition, “Clean the Green” and Washington Recreational River Runners sponsoring the benefit to help raise awareness about the Green River Gorge conservation efforts and raise money to support two annual cleanup events – May 1, Aug. 21 along the gorge and Green River Valley. Live music by Howling Rain, Foothills Band, The Kevin Jones Band, Jake Nicholas, and others. Raffle, spaghetti feed, native plant displays, along with whitewater, mountain biking, and Green River Gorge videos. For more information, visit: www.mgrc.org/rockthegreenclean.html
Curves of Auburn Food Drive: Throughout March, Curves of Auburn, 423 E. Main St., Collecting non-perishable items and monetary donations for food banks in the local area. Members who donate a bag of groceries or make a minimum donation of $30 during the month of March will receive a reusable Curves grocery freezer bag for free. Non-members who do likewise between March 8-20 can join Curves for free. For more information, contact Jeanne Pratt at 253-887-8959 or 9ZJVCE4A3@curvesmail.com.
Golf and spa event fundraiser: Auburn Gateway School is now accepting registration for its inaugural golf and spa event on May 16. Sign up now to golf, attend the spa event or to sponsor or make a donation. Proceeds support the non-profit school, including student scholarships. For more info, visit www.auburngateway.com, e-mail auburngatewayschool@gmail.com or call 253-735-2242.
Dog adoption fundraiser: 10 a.m.- 7 p.m., April 25, Tiki Tails, 106 11th St. SE, Auburn. Animal First Foundation, Motley Zoo and Puget Sound Dog & Goat Rescue will provide 30-40 dogs for adoption. Public is welcome. Raffling prizes. Tickets $1. Do not have to be present to win. Taking appointments for grooming dogs. Proceeds will benefit the three on-site rescue organizations. For more information, call Michelle and Nikki at 253-288-1199.
Classes
Auburn Gateway School registration: Now accepting registrations for students for their 2010-2011 school year for preschool through grade 6. For more information or to schedule a visit please, call 253-735-2242 or e-mail auburngatewayschool@gmail.com.
Valley Christian School: 1312 2nd St. SE, Auburn. School now accepting registrations for preschool through eighth grade. There is licensed child care before and after school. DSHS accepted. For more information, call 253-833-3541 or visit www.valley-christian.com.
Beginning voice lessons: 3:30-4:15 p.m., March 19, Auburn Gateway School. Free voice lessons with Sally Ramsden, a professional voice coach. Open to all elementary school-aged children living in the Auburn community. Class size limited. For more info or to register, call 253-735-2242 or e-mail auburngatewayschool@gmail.com
Boating safety class: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., March 20, The Landing, 960 Park Ave. N Suite B, Renton. Class offered for those needing the mandatory Boater Education Card. For more information, contact Keith Harding at 425-226-9228 or via e-mail at bkhardingwa@earthlink.net.
North Hill Co Op Preschool open house: 11 a.m.-noon, 6:30-8 p.m., March 25, 1405 10th Ave, Milton. Open enrollment available for 2010-11 school year. Openings for 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, and pre-K groups. For more information, contract Megan Bearor at 253-922-5601 or visit www.northillcoop.org.
At the Hop: 12:30-1:15 p.m., April 3, Les Gove Park Multipurpose Building, 1020 Deal’s Way SE Auburn. For ages 2-5 and parents. Movement, music, crafts and stories with bunnies. Class fee is $8 for residents, $10 non-residents. Register for classes and programs via Auburn@Play online at www.auburnwa.gov, in person at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration building at 910 Ninth Street SE or by calling 253-931-3043.
Exhaustive workshop with Patti Bowman: 1-5 p.m., April 24, Veterans Memorial Building, 405 E. St. NE. Fee: $36 residents, $45 non-residents. $20 supply fee payable in class. To register, call 253-931-3043, or in person at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department, 910 Ninth St. SE, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Drawing and painting classes for youth: Ongoing art classes for young artists, ages 6-12, available through the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department. Call 253-931-3043 to receive a quarterly brochure listing classes for all ages or register for classes. You also may do so in person at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department, 910 Ninth St. SE, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Health
Blood drives for Cascade Regional Blood Center: For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.
Puget Sound Blood Center blood drives: 9-11 a.m., noon-2 p.m., March 24, Muckleshoot Tribal School, 15599 SE 376th St., Auburn; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., March 25, Auburn Mountainview High School, auxiliary gym, 28900 124th Ave. SE; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., March 27, bus by Burlington Coat Factory, SuperMall, 1101 Supermall Way; 2-4 p.m., 4:45-8 p.m., March 30, St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 3939 331st St. SW, Federal Way; 8:30 am.-4:30 p.m., April 2, Boeing Auburn 17-44, west side of Cafe 17-44, 700 15th St. SW; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., April 5, Messiah Lutheran Church (The New Gathering Hall), 805 4th St. NE; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., April 9, Auburn Regional Medical Center, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St., (mobile at 2nd Street entrance); 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., April 14, Social Security, 1901 C St. SW, Auburn; 8-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., April 21, West Auburn High School, 401 W. Main St. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.
Journey to Freedom: 4-6 p.m., Sundays, April 21-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 ABC Story Times: 10:15 a.m., March 22, 29, April 12, 19, 26. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.
Tuesday Baby Tales and Bounces Story Times: 10:05 a.m., (repeated at 11 a.m.) March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27. Newborn to 24 months with adult.
Preschool ABC Story Times: 11 a.m., March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26. Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome.
Spanish-English Story Times: 7 p.m., April 5, 12, 19, 26. Ages 3-8.
Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28. Ages 3 to 6, siblings welcome.
Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., March 18, April 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.
Book Club Party for Kids: • 4 p.m., March 19. Grades 3-8. Join us for a lively and fun half hour discussion of our favorite books. Our party includes ice cream and juice. • 4 p.m., April 16. “The Tale of Despereaux” by Kate DiCamillo. Grades 3-8. Join us for a lively and fun discussion, includes ice cream and juice.
Book Buddies: 4 p.m., April 7, 14, 21, 28. Teen volunteers are available in the children’s area to assist elementary school students with their reading.
TEENS
Study Zone: 5 p.m., March 22, 29; 6 p.m., March 23, 30; 4 p.m., March 25; 4 p.m., April 1, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 26, 27, 29. Grades K-12. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors. .
Study Zone Online Now Available: 3-8 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays; 3:30-6 p.m., Sundays. Grades K-12. Join an online Study Zone classroom to get help in math, science, English and social studies from a volunteer tutor. For more information, www.kcls.org/studyzone. At this time Study Zone Online is available only through a library computer.
Teen Book Club: • 4:30 p.m., March 23, “The Adoration of Jenna Fox” by Mary E. Pearson. • 4:30 p.m., April 20. “The Wednesday Wars” by Gary Schmidt.
Writing Group: 3:30 p.m., March 23. Group meets twice a month to do writing exercises and discuss our work.
Writer’s Workshop: 3:30 p.m., April 8, 29. Designed to help writer’s create a character or start their life story.
Game On!: 3:30 p.m., April 7, 14, 21, 28. Play your favorite games for the Wii, Xbox 360, GameCube and PS2.
Poetry Cafe: 6:30 p.m., April 15. Bring your poetry, short stories or song lyrics to share. Light refreshments will be provided.
What Smart Girls Know, Empowerment for Girls: 5:30 p.m., April 1. Girls ages 11-18. Author Deborah Reber will share with girls a healthy way to deal with life, love, friendship, health, emotions and everything in between through the use of affirmations that begin with the three words: smart girls know. Covering everything from how media portrays girls to reigning in out-of-control emotions, this program empowers girls by showing them what they already know in a way that provokes questions and gives them insight into the power within them.
Twilight Prom: 6 p.m., April 2. Attention Twihards. Celebrate the release of the “New Moon” dvd with games, trivia, a photo opportunity and snacks. Formal wear encouraged but not required.This is an after-hours event in the library meeting room. No in-and-out privileges.
ADULTS
AARP Tax-Aide: 4 p.m., March 23, 30, April 6, 13. Free tax help for taxpayers with middle and low income, with special attention to those age 60 and older.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., March 23, April 27. The Friends support the library and programs. Join us.
Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., March 24, April 3, 7, 10, 14, 28; 7 p.m., April 12. 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.
Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., March 18, 25, April 1. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this free English conversation group.
Citizenship Class: 3 p.m., March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24. Get help with the citizenship interview process.
The Olympic Spirit: 4:30 p.m., March 26. Presented by Libby Ludlow. Join the former Olympian as she discusses her role as a member of the United States Ski Team in the 2006 Olympics and talks about the hard work, dedication and challenges young athletes face when they are competing on the world stage.
Computer Classes: Sign up at the information desk or call 253-931-3018. • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., March 23; • Microsoft Excel Level 3: 10 a.m., March 25; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 10 a.m., March 27; • Introduction to Computers: 10 a.m., April 1; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., April 1; • Internet Nivel 1 (Clase en Español): 7 p.m., April 5; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., April 6; • E-mail Level 1: 10 a.m., April 10; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., April 13; • Facebook & LinkedIn: Social Networking Basics: 10 a.m., April 14; • Microsoft Excel Level 2: 7 p.m., April 15; • Internet Level 1: 10 a.m., April 19; Excel Level 3: 10 a.m., April 22; Microsoft Word Level 1: 10 a.m., April 24.
Resume Help: 10 a.m., April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 28, 30. Receive one-on-one assistance on your resume. Beginning March 21, sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 6:30 p.m., April 6, Starbucks on Auburn Way South and M Street. “Loving Frank” by Nancy Horan. Please see http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/adults/ for more information.
STARS Training, Making Science Fun: Noon, April 24. Presented by Ed Sobey. Teachers, caregivers and parents will learn how to engage children in learning science through hands-on activities that are enquiry-driven and open-ended.
Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN
Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.
Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m., March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28. 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 Times: 7 p.m, March 22, April 12, 26. 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.
TEEN
Study Zone: 3:30 p.m., April 14, 21, 28. Grades K-12. Drop in during scheduled Study Zone hours for homework help from volunteer tutors.
Game On!: 3 p.m., March 24, April 7, 14, 21. Teens in middle, junior high and high school. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube games.
Anime Club: 3 p.m., March 31, April 28. Teens in middle and high school.Watch anime videos and practice your manga drawing. Check out the library’s collection of manga material too.
ADULTS
Citizenship Workshop: 6:30 p.m., April 5. Presented by Washington New Americans. Ask and receive answers to your questions regarding U.S. Citizenship.
Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m., April 21. Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers at our monthly book group. Copies of the book have been reserved for participants and are available for check out at the library. New members welcome.
Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
STORY TIME
Stories and Strings: 11 a.m., April 7, 14, 21, 28. 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. • Word 2007 Level II, 6 p.m., March 28. Review basic word processing skills such as entering, selecting and deleting text. Learn how to select and format text, set margins, align paragraphs, and use cut and paste. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word Level 1. • Internet Level I, 10 a.m., April 20. Learn about a browser, type Web addresses, click links and navigate pages and sites. This class prepares students for the Internet Level 2 class. • E-mail Basics, 6 p.m., April 22. Create a new email account. Learn how to open, and read, and reply to messages.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Reading in the Woods Book Group: 7 p.m., April 12. Join us for a lively thoughtful discussion. This month’s book is “the Beloved Dearly,” by Doug Cooney. Light refreshments will be served. Please come to the Service Desk at the library to obtain a copy of the book.
TUTORING
Study Zone: 5-7 p.m., April 13, 20, 27. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
TEEN SPECIAL PROGRAM
Muckleshoot Poetry Café: 6:30 p.m., April 8. Share your poetry, song lyrics, or short stories at our Poetry Cafe, hosted by Joel Keeline. This month’s theme is “A Time of New Beginnings.” Light refreshments will be provided.
Network
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.
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.
Eleventh annual Greater Auburn Area Career Conference: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., March 23, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. For more information, contact Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce’s Nancy Wyatt at 253-833-0700 or nancy@auburnareawa.org.
6 Things Everyone Should Know About Wills, Probate and Estate Planning: 5:15-6:15 p.m., March 25, Auburn Public Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. Free Seminar offered by Rita F. Amer J.D., M.A. of the law firm Amer & Young, PLLC. Learn the basics about wills and estate planning in Washington. This is a general information seminar and does not constitute legal advice. Call Amer &Young, PLLC, for more information at 253-833-3004.
Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation annual Community Awards and Auction & Dinner: 5:30 p.m., March 26, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. All proceeds to help children, youth, adults, families and veterans in South King County. Tickets: $60 per person. For tickets and more information, contact Pam Taylor at 253-205-0604 or ptaylor@valleycities.org
Recognition of Service Dinner: 5:30 p.m., April 14, Copper Falls Restaurant Banquet Room, Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE. Opportunity to build relationships among elected officials and business community. Sponsored by Comcast & The Boeing Company, Waste Management. Cost: $35 per person. Please RSVP by April 7 by contacting. Betty Cannon, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, 253-833-0700.
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.
Music, theater
Live jazz: 5:30-7:30 p.m., every Saturday, featuring local musicians. Pazzo Coffee, 3312 Auburn Way S., Suite A, Auburn. Free admission for anyone who likes jazz.
“Return to the Forbidden Planet”: 7:30 p.m., March 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, Auburn Mountainview Theatre, 28900 124th Ave SE, Auburn. Presented by the Auburn Mountainview Theatre Company. A jukebox musical by director Bob Carlton based on Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” and the 1950s science fiction film “Forbidden Planet” (which itself drew its plot loosely from The Tempest). Tickets: $8 adults, $5 students.
Rae Solomon benefit concert: 9 p.m.-1 a.m., March 20, Performance Grill, 1525 A St. NE, Auburn. Solomon, a Washington native, is a rock-country singer, songwriter, musician. Proceeds to benefit Chile earthquake victims. Admission: $3 minimum donation required at the door; larger donations welcomed.
“The Music Man”: 7 p.m., March 19-20; 3 p.m., March 21; 7 p.m., March 25-26-27. Green River Community College, Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Presented by Heavier Than Air Family Theatre. Tickets: $10. For more information, call 253-833-9111, ext. 2400.
Frank & Malachy McCourt’s “A Couple of Blaguards”: 7:30 p.m., March 26. Performed by Howard Platt and Jarlath Conroy, “A Couple of Blaguards” is a bubbling stew of humor with dashes of poignancy to sharpen the flavor. Written by Frank McCourt (“Angela’s Ashes,” “Tis”) and brother Malachy McCourt (“A Monk Swimming”), “A Couple of Blaguards” is a fast-paced romp and the result of the McCourt brothers listening to stories of their elders, which tunes the ear, the eye and the tongue to give voice to even the most trivial of events. Tickets: $18-16. Purchase online through Brown Paper Tickets or call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
“The Battle on the Ice”: 7:30 p.m., April 10-11, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Auburn Symphony Orchestra concert, a tribute to Russian composers Tchaikovsky and Prokoviev, including the music of Kyra Humphrey, contralto; The Federal Way Chorale, Laird Thornton, director. A free pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m., both days. Reserved seats: $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at www.auburnsymphony.org.
The Cabiri “Carpathian Dawn”: 7:30 p.m., April 24. The Cabiri performance troupe is a Seattle-based ensemble devoted to exploring the mysteries and tales of long-lost cultures from all around the world. These modern muses depict ancient myths and legends using theatre, music, aerial arts, dance, puppetry, and a little sprinkling of magic fairy dust. Discover the timeless tales and myths hidden in the dusty tomes of the long forgotten Land of Rus. The development of Carpathian Dawn is partially supported with funding from 4Culture of King County and The National Endowment for the Arts American Recovery Act Funds. (Single tickets for this event will be available after Jan. 30).
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.
That 80’s Show: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., every Tuesday, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Club Galaxy, 21-and-over. No cover. 253-939-7484, www.muckleshootcasino.com.
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.
Gateway Concert Band rehearsals: 7-9 p.m., Mondays, Enumclaw Middle School, 550 Semanski St. S. Welcomes new members of all ages and abilities. The band, led by Jack Prindle, will perform its next concerts March 28-29 at White River Enumclaw high schools. For more information, visit www.gatewayconcertband.org or contact Jack Prindle at 360-825-5369 or jfprindle@comcast.net.
Auditions
‘Cinderella’: 7-9 p.m., March 30, April 1, Performing Arts Building, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Heavier Than Air Family Theater, Green River Community College’s resident community theater, will hold open auditions for an upcoming production of Rodger and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”.Informal read-through type auditions will be held for adults, ages 18 and older. Auditioners should, but are not required to, bring a picture and lead sheet. Needed are community actors and actresses, with strong singing, dancing and acting skills. Rehearsals will be every Tuesday and Thursday starting April 8, with performances June 11, 12, 18 and 19, 2010. For more information, call 253-833-9111, ext. 4966.
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 St. NE, Nos. 1, 2, Auburn. Call 253-887-8937 or visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com for more info.
Ballroom dance: 2-4 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 S. 352nd St., Auburn. 253-874-4270.
Creative Dance Movement: 10 a.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Dance movement class for ages 3-5. Ballet classes for older children available 4-5 p.m and 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost: $25 per month. Black Diamond Gym, 25511 Lawson St. 360-886-1011.
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: • Exhibit: Jan. 13-April 18. “On Track: The Railroad Photographs of Warren McGee.” Collection chronicles and pays tribute to 20th century Northern Pacific trains from Montana to Washington state. Jointly sponsored by Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association, Montana Department of Transportation and Montana Historical Society, the exhibit features nearly 40 stunning photographs taken by McGee over a 60-year period, beginning in the 1930s and continuing through the 1990s. 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: • Exhibit: March 1-31. Featuring the art photography of Mick Klass and Shek Lun Ho, 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.
