Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the website: www.auburntourism.com.
Auburn Art Walk & Wine Tasting: 5-9 p.m., May 11; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., May 12, downtown Auburn. Music, artists, wine testing. Free event. Presented by Auburn Valley Creative Arts, The Auburn Downtown Association. Supported in part by the City of Auburn. Wine tastings coordinated by Auburn Wine and Caviar will be offered at various locations. A walking map will be distributed for attendees to navigate the many great happenings throughout both days of the event. For more information, visit www.auburnartwalk.com.
All High School Drags: 9 a.m., May 12, Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave SE, Kent. One of the largest single-day high school drag races on the West Coast. Presented by Primus International, Pep Boys Service & Tire Centers, Green River Community College and Bracketstars. On the line will be scholarships from GRCC’s Trades Division, bragging rights, and the chance to race an NHRA professional racer at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals in August. Racers under 18 must have a signed parent permission form available at www.pacificraceways.com. General Admission: $15 for persons 15 and older; $10 admission with ASB Card; juniors $5; kids 6 and under are free;$5 charge for VIP spectator parking in the pits or free parking in Lot A.
“Whole New World” Spring Celebration: 1:30 p.m., May 25, Auburn Mountainview High School gym, 28900 124th Ave. SE. Presented by the Auburn Mountainview Multicultural Club. Cultural diversity program includes performances, lunch activities, games. For more information, call Michelle Ho, club co-president, at 206-920-9103 or email amhsmcc@gmail.com.
Auburn’s Community Yard Sale: June 1-3. Turn your unwanted household goods into cash and provide someone else with a new treasure. Register only at www.auburnwa.gov/solidwaste or pick up a registration form at the City of Auburn Customer Service Center Utility Counter (1 E. Main St., second floor), the Parks, Arts & Recreation Building (910 Ninth St. SE) or the Senior Activity Center (808 Ninth St. SE). Free yard sale kits will be available for download after May 1 at www.auburnwa.gov/soldiwaste.
All High School Drags: 9 a.m., June 9, Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave SE, Kent. One of the largest single-day high school drag races on the West Coast. Presented by Primus International, Pep Boys Service & Tire Centers, Green River Community College and Bracketstars. On the line will be scholarships from GRCC’s Trades Division, bragging rights, and the chance to race an NHRA professional racer at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals in August. Racers under 18 must have a signed parent permission form available at www.pacificraceways.com. General Admission: $15 for persons 15 and older; $10 admission with ASB Card; juniors $5; kids 6 and under are free;$5 charge for VIP spectator parking in the pits or free parking in Lot A.
Auburn International Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sundays, June 10-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.
22nd annual Tour de Pierce Bike Ride: 7:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. June 24, Western Washington Fairgrounds, Gold parking lot, South Meridian and 9th Avenue Southeast, Puyallup. Ride includes 30- and 50-mile marked routes. The 12-mile route is designed for families or for those new to biking. All routes include maps and cue sheets, a rest stop with refreshments, and rest rooms. Pre-registration fee by June 8 is $12 per person or $36 for a family of four from the same household. Pre-ordered Sport Tek Competitor Tees are $15. For an application, call 253-841-8515 or on line at www.piercecountywa.org/parks.
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 $65 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
Benefits
Corestar Pilates ”Spring Awakening” Open House: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., May 12, 205 E. Main St., Suite B, Auburn. Free classes all day. Pilates, yoga, corestar barre, barefoot fusion, TRX training, Yamuna body rolling, private instruction on Pilates Reformer. Pre-registration is advised. Call 206-914-0112 or emailinfo@corestarpilates.com to reserve a spot. For a complete schedule, visit www.corestarpilates.com.
Volunteer to “Stamp Out Hunger”: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., May 12, Auburn Post Office, 11 3rd St. NW. Help unload food donations from mail trucks. Donations will help fill the shelves of the Auburn Food Bank. The National Association of Letter Carriers hope its annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive will help lower the number of individuals who face malnutrition in the United States. Saturday marks the event’s 20th anniversary.
Mad Dog Boot Camp Fitness: 10:30-11:30 a.m., May 12, 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: May 26; June 9, 23; July 14, 28; Aug. 11, 25.
Auburn Valley Y Baby Food Drive: Through May 16, Auburn Y, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Donations will be delivered to the Auburn Food Bank to help needy families in the community. For more information, contact Stephanie Norton-Bredl at 253-876-7552 or snortonbredl@seattleymca.org, or call the Valley Y at 253-833-2770.
Fourth annual Community Baby Shower: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May 19, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S, Auburn. A benefit to support hundreds of needy families in the region. Free-of-charge shopping event. Individuals and groups throughout the community have been donating new and gently used baby clothes, furniture, toys and books, in addition to clothing for children up through size 5T. Booths will be set up, featuring the Auburn Food Bank, Auburn Youth Resources, Auburn Valley Y, South Sound Dream Center, Celebrate Recovery, English as a Second Language, ACAP and others. For more information, to donate or participate, please contact Shelly Suth at 253-833-5660, extension 215 or email at ssuth@gccauburn.net.
Spring Dinner Auction: 6-9 p.m., May 19. Auburn Mountainview High School, 28900 124th Ave. SE. Auburn Mountainview Choirs and the Federal Way Harmony Kings perform. Longhorn BBQ-catered dinner. Live and silent auctions. Items are listed on the Harmony Kings Facebook page. Tickets: adults $20, students $20, 5 and under free. Groups of 10 or more, $15/adult . Tickets available from the AMHS bookkeeper, Jaapje Kukors, at 253-804-4539. Park in the 132nd Avenue parking lot and enter via the theater entrance in the courtyard. For more information, email Karen Frerichs at musicfog@yahoo.com.
Christ Community Free Clinic First Annual Fundraiser & Cake Auction: 6-9 p.m., May 19, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 9th St. SE, Auburn. Proceeds benefit nonprofit medical clinic. Cost: $300 table of eight, $40 per person for dinner. For more information, visit www.christfreeclinic.org.
Domestic Violence Task Force Community Yard Sale: All day, June 2, Grace Community Church parking lot, 1320 Auburn Way S. Proceeds benefit Survivors of Domestic Violence & Humane Society. Please bring gently used items to the church after 3 p.m. June 1. Donations are tax deductible. Fore more information, call 253-931-3072 , email sdavid@auburnwa.gov or visit www.ccradv.org.
Rainier Middle School PTA Community Yard/Craft Sale and Used Book Sale: June 2, Rainier Middle School, 30620 116th Ave. SE. Auburn. Presented by the school’s PTA, in conjunction with the City of Auburn Garage Sale weekend. For more information, call Matthew Kwartin at 253-332-5861.
Tyler Tanner Motorsports & EF-65 Golf Tournament: 1:30 p.m., June 3, Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE. Proceeds benefit The Tyler Tanner Motorsports & Big Al Kid’s & Motorsports Foundation, which provides motorsports trips and racing opportunities to kids battling cancer and childhood cancer survivors. Costs: $95 per person (18 holes with cart); $125 (golf and dinner, discounted); $40 (dinner guest only). Hole and event sponsorships available. Please mail entries to: 15209 SE 330th Way, Auburn WA 98092 RSVP by May 16. For more information, visit www.bigalkidsandmotorsportsfoundation.org or www.tylertanner.com, or email: leanne@tylertanner.com.
Health
Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., May 21, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St.; 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., May 23, Jefferson High School, 4248 S 288th St., Auburn; 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., May 29, Auburn Riverside High, 501 Orvetz Road, Auburn; 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., May 30, Auburn Riverside High, 501 Orvetz Road, Auburn. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.
Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., May 9, (make appointment), Green River Community College, Glacier Room, Lindbloom Student Center, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m.. May 14, LDS Church, 625 M St. NE, Auburn. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.
Relay for Life: 6 p.m., May 11, Auburn Memorial Stadium, 801 Fourth Ave. NE.. Auburn. Benefit for the American Cancer Society. Teams forming. To learn more, visit www.relayforlife.org.
Dog Trot Fun Run: 9:30 a.m., May 19, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE, Auburn. The Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department is accepting registrations. The first 100 participants to register receive a free goodie bag valued at more than $15. Early registration fee is $15 per person and includes an event T-shirt. Late registration and event-day registration is $20 per entry. T-shirts are available on a limited basis for late registrations. The Dog Trot is a family-oriented fun run/walk event that takes place in conjunction with Petpalooza. Participants can choose between the 3K or 5K routes. Participants may register at the Parks, Arts & Recreation Office, 910 Ninth Street SE, fax to 253-931-4005 or mail to 910 Ninth St. SE, Auburn, WA 98002. The registration form and complete event rules/information are listed on the city’s website, www.auburnwa.gov.
Classes
Auburn Police Department Citizen’s Academy: All classes meet at the Auburn Police Department, 340 E. Main St. The academy is open to any Auburn citizen, 18 years or older. Applications are available on the City of Auburn website. For more information, call 253-931-3035 or visit www.auburnwa.gov/emergency/police.asp.
Rain garden workshop: 7-8:30 p.m., May 24, Auburn Mountainview High School, 28900 124th Ave. SE (use parking lot entrance off 132nd Avenue Southeast). Auburn’s Soos Creek Botanical Gardens and Auburn Mountainview present free event. Participants learn how to create their own rain gardens to help protect Puget Sound. Marilyn Jacobs, of Raindog Designs, of Gig Harbor, is guest speaker. To join the campaign or to obtain more information, visit www.12000RainGardens.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.
Rainier Audubon Society: 7 p.m., May 21, Federal Way United Methodist Church, 51st Avenue and S. 296st Street. Featuring a presentation entitled “Adventures in Bird Photography” by Gary Luhm.
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., May 14, 21. Ages 2 to 6 with adult. Explore early literacy through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes. No story time on Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day holiday.
Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., May 9, 16, 23, 30. Ages 3 to 6. Fun stories, flannel board and songs for kids and their families.
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 Book Club Reads: 4:30 p.m., May 15. “Flygirl” by Sherri Smith. 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.
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): 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., May 9, 12. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.
Computer classes: Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018. • Microsoft Word Level 1, 11:30 a.m., May 8. Learn basic skills for entering, correcting and revising text on a computer. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse and keyboard.
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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., May 9, 16, 23, 30. 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., May 15, 22. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., May 15, 22. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Spanish Story Times: 6:30 p.m., May a15, 22, 29. All young children welcome with adult.
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
Teen Zone: 3 p.m., May 9, 16, 23, 30. Open to teens in middle and high school. Drop in and get your game on, surf the Internet or hit the books. The Teen Zone is the place where you and your friends can snack, hang out, study, play video games and pick up a good book.
Decorate that Cake!: 3:30 p.m., May 10. Learn cake decorating tips and tricks from an expert to make your own awesome creations at home. You will have the chance to practice and take home a tasty creation of your own making. Cupcakes and decorating supplies will be provided. Limited to the first 12 participants.
Get A Job! Teen Job Seeking Workshop: 2 p.m., May 19. Looking for a job? Not sure where to start? Then come to this fun and practical class to learn tricks on how to find interesting and well-paying employment. We’ll help you identify your skills and interests so you can figure out your perfect job, and impress employers. Discuss applications and resumes, and share some little-known strategies for exploring the “hidden” job market, where 85 percent of jobs come from. Your job is out there. Limited to the first 20 participants.
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. • Email Level 1, 10:30 a.m., May 11. Learn basic Email vocabulary. Create an account using Gmail, Yahoo or Hotmail. Compose and send messages. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse and keyboard, basic understanding of the Internet.
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., May 16. “Into the Beautiful North” by Luis Alberto Urrea. Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers. Copies of this title have been reserved for participants and are available for check out at the library. New members are always welcome.
Discover Your Family History, an Introduction to Genealogy: 6:30 p.m., May 23. Interested in tracing your family history but don’t know where to start? Claudia Breland, a professional genealogist with more than 35 years of experience, will walk you through the early steps of this exciting pastime.
Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m., May 16. “Into the Beautiful North” by Luis Alberto Urrea. Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers. Copies of this title have been reserved for participants and are available for check out at the library. New members are always welcome.
Drop In to Learn about eBooks: 2 p.m., May 26. 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., May 10, 17, 24, 31. Babies will be bouncing to fun rhymes and stories. Short play time follows.
Stories and Strings Story Time: 11 a.m., May 16, 23, 30. Come for a rockin’ good time of stories, 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
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. • One-On-One Computer Assistance, 6 p.m., May 10, 24. 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 instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.
Drop In to Learn about eBooks: 2 p.m., May 12. Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader or computer. Look at popular eReaders, OverDrive and Adobe Digital Editions software and ask questions.
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.
Evergreen Eye Center Public Open House: 5:30-8 p.m., May 31, Evergreen Eye Center, 700 M St. NE, Auburn. The public is invited to an open house celebration of the grand opening of Evergreen’s new state-of-the art eye facility. For more information, call 800-250-7978 or vist www.evergreeneye.com.
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
Twisted Flicks: 7:30 p.m., May 11, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. From the creators of Jet City Improv, the show is a combination of live improv and great old “B” movies. The comedy experience is a unique and an original production. Tickets: $17, $15. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Avenue Kids, “The Lorax & Sneetches & Other Stories”: 2 p.m., May 12, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Book-It All Over has been given the rare opportunity to bring Dr. Seuss to life. “In The Lorax”, Dr. Seuss implores us to take care of our planet. “In The Sneetches and Other Stories”, we meet the loveable Sneetches and their encounter with Sylvester McMonkey McBean, the Fix-it-up Chappie, and learn about the pointlessness of prejudice. Tickets: $6. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Kelly Eisenhower: 7:30 p.m., May 12, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Eisenhower’s smooth voice has a nice edge that cuts the jazz with finesse. She is a wonderful singer with a dusky voice that can be sultry or sweet and an onstage charisma that is mesmerizing. Formerly the jazz choir director at BYU, Kelly is now the director of the Green River Jazz Voices at Green River Community College. Tickets: $17, $15. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Chris Cagle at 29th annual Rotary Club of Auburn Scholarship Show: 8 p.m., May 12, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Presented by KMPS 94.1 and the Rotary Club of Auburn. Rae Solomon will open the show. Tickets are $35 and available through Ticketmaster. Benefactor packages are available that include up to four show tickets and four reception tickets for $250. For information, call 253-833-6633.
May Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m., May 18, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Featuring Rebecca Corry. Born and raised in the Kent, Rebecca studied writing, acting and improvisation at The Second City, Annoyance and Center Theater. She has appeared in movies, held several parts on TV shows, was a finalist on season four of Last Comic Standing and has a half-hour comedy special on Comedy Central. Tickets: $17, $15. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Rainier Youth Choirs Concert, “Made in America”: 3 p.m., May 19, Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 SE 248th St., KentTickets: $15 at door ($12 seniors, $7 children under 12). Discounts available if tickets purchased in advance through www.rainieryouthchoirs.org.
“Tosca”: 4 p.m., May 20, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Lyric Opera Northwest’s performance features Federal Way soprano Grace Eun singing the title role, and musicians of the Federal Way Symphony led by maestro A. Brian Davenport. Puget Sound Italian tenor Gino Lucchetti sings as Cavaradossi. Scarpia is sung by Korean baritone sensation Yuseok Oh. A third Federal Way performer, Nancy Bartley, sings in the chorus and portrays a devout churchgoer. Tickets available by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com .
We The Kings and Imagine Dragons Concert: 7-9 p.m., May 25, Green River Community College, Lindbloom Center, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Tickets: $10-20. For more information, call 253-833-9111 ext. 2400 or visit www.wethekingsmusic.com.
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 classsmates 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.
Dance
Children’s Dance Theater: Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for program information. New location at 122 W. Main St.
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
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: May exhibit: Cal Capener’s oil paintings focus primarily on landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and his travels abroad, as well as portraits, florals, animals and western scenes. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m., May 11. For additional information on the artist, visit the Olympia Art League website. 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.
Pacific Poetry Gallery: Through May. “Poems on Posters.” Work of Alpac Elementary students and the Striped Water Poets of Auburn. Gallery is located at Pacific City Hall, 100 Third Ave. SE. Admission is free. Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.
