Events

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

Northwest Rodarama Rod and Custom Show: April 5-7, Sleep Country ShowPlex and Conference Center (enter at Blue Gate), 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday;. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $16 general public; $14 seniors (62 and older); $13 Military (with ID). www.nwrodarama.com

Sixth annual Spring Fairy Festival: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 13, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Day of art, music and dancing with a frolicking fairy and fantasy theme. Admission: $15 for adults, $5 for children (5-12), seniors (65 and older) and students with ID; 4 and under free. For more information, visit www.springfairyfestival.com.

24th annual Spring Fair: April 18-21, Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 2-10 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Wide range of activities, from baby animals to the Aussie Kingdom show, and Motorsport Mayhem with monster trucks and demolition derbies to the Garden Show, plus 4-H and FFA students showing animals in the Northwest Junior Livestock Show. The dancing horses at Fiesta Mexicana, plus 400 exhibit booths selling their wares are also highlights. Tickets: $10 adults; $7 students (6-18 years); children 5 and under free. Parking is free. Visit www.thefair.com for more information.

Washington Engaged Coalition Against Trafficking: 7-8;30 p.m. April 30, Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St. Meeting. Washington Engage, a statewide, non-profit group is organizing a grassroots Coalition Against Trafficking (CAT) in the Kent, Renton, Auburn area.  The goal is to bring schools, community leaders and concerned citizens together to combat the trafficking of girls and women in the sex slave trade. Public invited to join others interested in forming a valley CAT. Contact Lorna Rufener at 253-508-9676 or lorna.rufener@gmail.com:

Auburn Clean Sweep: 7:30 a.m. May 4, downtown Auburn. Check in at City Hall, 25 W. Main St. Breakfast prepared by Kiwanis of Auburn. Volunteer for a project. For more information, call Julie Brewer at 253-804-5042 or email jbrewer@auburnwa.gov.

Auburn Clean Sweep: 7:30 a.m. May 4, downtown Auburn. Check in at City Hall, 25 W. Main St. Breakfast prepared by Kiwanis of Auburn. Volunteer for a project. For more information, call Julie Brewer at 253-804-5042 or email jbrewer@auburnwa.gov.

Petpalooza: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 18, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE, Auburn. Free event for pet lovers and a special day for pets. Dog Trot Fun Run begins at 9:30 a.m. (registration fees apply). Live entertainment, Skyhoundz Disc Dog Championships, pony rides, an agility area, an interactive bug zoo, Reber Ranch’s “Unleashed” pet contest, face painting and other children’s activities, a noon pet parade, more than 150 vendor booths, pet adoptions, exams, vaccinations and other related services, giveaways, food vendors and  activities to keep both humans and pets entertained. Sponsors include 100.7 The Wolf, Radio Disney AM 1250, Green River Veterinary Hospital and Del’s Feed & Farm Supply. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov/petpalooza.

YMCA pillowcase drive: Through April 15, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Collecting fun pillowcases for children undergoing treatment at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Donors can buy a pillowcase from the store or use their imagination to sew, embroider or decorate one. Happy Hands Club will be collecting  pillowcases and delivering them to Mary Bridge.  The goal is to collect 1,000. For more information, call Christine Gifford at 253-833-2770, ext. 7563, or cgifford@seattleymca.org.

Yard sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 5; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 6; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 7, 105 Third Ave. SW, Pacific. Fundraiser for the recall of Mayor Cy Sun.

Community Sale: 10 a.m. April 5, Muckleshoot Pentacostal Church, 39731 Auburn Enumclaw Road, Auburn. Donation-based vending tables. New and used clothing for men, women, juniors, children, landscaping equipment, tools, crafts, knick knacks, furniture. For more information, contact Elaine Daniels Gaspar at 253-261-4146 or elaine.daniels.gaspar@gmail.com.

Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 6, Auburn School District Transportation Yard, 615 15th St. SW. Featuring arts and crafts from local artists and business people. Free to the public. A $10 vendor fee supports the Auburn High School seniors scholarship fund. The bonanza is open on the first Saturday of every month, March to June, October to December. For more information, contact Janie Bartro at 253-227-7789, or visit www.busbarnbonanza.com.

Communities In Schools of Auburn’s 9th Annual Charity Fundraiser Dinner and Auction: 6 p.m. April 19, Green River Community College, Lindbloom Center, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Live, silent auctions, dessert table, raffle. Hosted by community leader Greg Dobbs. Proceeds go directly to support CISA’s efforts to help students in need and foster educational excellence. Cost: $50 per person. RSVP: Arlene Pierini at 253-288-7659 or cisauburn@comcast.net. More information at www.auburn.ciswa.org.

Craft Bazaar: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 20, The Seasons on Lea Hill, 12722 SE 312th St., Auburn. Handmade jewelry, baked goods, knit hats, purses, candles,

Spring Teriyaki Chicken Dinner and Bake Sale: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 21, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. Fundraiser.  Dinner is served cafeteria style or takeout. Sale includes mochi and manju, pies and other homemade goodies. For more information, visit www.wrbt.org

Empty Bowl event: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S., Auburn. Attendees at the gathering will have the opportunity to purchase a handmade soup bowl by students and professional potters for a minimum donation of $15. Customers will have a choice of soup from among those donated by local restaurants and schools. Proceeds will support the Auburn Food Bank. For more information call 253-833-8925 or visit www.theauburnfoodbank.org.

Health

Cascade Regional Blood Center drives:  11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 5, Gordon Trucking/Valley Freightliner, 151 Stewart Road SW, Pacific; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 6, Albertsons, 4010 A St. SE; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 27, Auburn Valley YMCA Healthy Kids Day, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives:  10 a.m.-noon, 12:45-4 p.m. April 5, Boeing Auburn (employees only), 700 15th St. SW;  9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. April 12, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St.; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m. April 17, Social Security Auburn, 1901 C St. SW.  For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Gamblers Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call toll free the Gamblers Anonymous Hotline 1-855-222-5542. Visit www.gawashington.org or www.gamblersanonymous.org for additional information.

Volunteers

Algona Days: The City is looking for vendors for this year’s celebration – Friday, July 19, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.  If you are interested, applications can be found at www.algonawa.gov or you can contact Kevin Caviezel at City Hall 253-833-2897 or kevinc@algonawa.gov.

Clubs

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

Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meets every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 108 S. Division, Suite B.  Learn the fine art of communication and public speaking in a friendly supportive atmosphere.  Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 253-735-1751.

Auburn Green Valley Prospecting Club: Meets 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of  each month, The River Estates Community Center, 3611 I St. NE, Auburn. Club promotes recreational prospecting, camaraderie and education with members, local organizations and youth groups throughout the Puget Sound Region.  Affiliated chapter of The Gold Prospectors Association of America. Offers places for individuals and families to go to prospect, local support, free information services. Membership is free and open to anyone who is interested in prospecting for gold or other precious minerals, metal detecting or rock hounding.  For more information,  call 253 833-2255 or visit  pnwgpaa.com/Washington/Auburn/Calendar.

Auburn Garden Club: 10 a.m.-noon, April 9, William C. Warren Building, Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E St. NE, Auburn. Speaker will be Paul Clark from Wild Birds Nature Shop in Covington. Learn how to attract native bird species to our backyards.  For more information, call 253-839-6023 or email auburngardenclub.wa@gmail.com.

Libraries

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Monday Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. April 15, 22, 29. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

Monday Preschool Story Times: 11:15 a.m. April 15, 22, 29. Ages 3 to 7 with adult.

Wednesday Infant Story Times: 10 a.m. April 17, 24. Ages newborn to 24 months with adult.

Spanish Story Times: 10:15 a.m. April 6, 13, 20. All young children welcome with adult.

Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. April 9, 16, 23 and 30,. Newborn to age 5 with caregiver. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing.

Lego Club: 4:30 p.m. April 16, 23, 30. Ages 5 to 12. Join your friends for themed LEGO building and free play led by Bricks4Kidz. Limited to the first 20 children.

Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. April 29. Ages 2 to 3 with caregiver. Celebrate the International Day of the Child/Day of the Book with a special multicultural celebration just for toddlers.

Toddler Story Time: 11:15 a.m. April 29. Ages 2 to 3 with caregiver. Celebrate the International Day of the Child/Day of the Book with a special multicultural celebration just for preschoolers.

TEENS

Teen Zone: 3:30 p.m. April 10, 17, 24. Snack, hang out, study, play video games and pick up a good book.

Study Zone: 3 p.m. April 16, 23; 5 p.m. April 15, 22; 6 p.m. March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 17, 24. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Teen Book Club: 4 p.m. April 16. “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio.

Monday Afternoon Movie: 3 p.m. April 29. Enjoy movies and popcorn at the library.

Teen Book Swap: 3:30 p.m. April 22. Trade in your gently used books for new book to take home to keep.

Graphic Novel Workshop, Sequential Storytelling: 3:30 p.m. April 25. Learn how graphic novels are written and produced by independent comic book author and artist Elizabeth Guizzetti. Topics will include developing ideas, character design, plotting, storyboarding and more. Guizzetti is the author and artist of “Faminelands: The Carp’s Eye”, “Living Stone” and “Mareton’s Curse and Lure”. She is also the co-author and artist from the comic book series: “Out for Souls&Cookies!” Limited to the first 12 participants.

ADULTS

Book a Librarian: Free 30-minute appointments to help you with your information needs. Please come to the library or call 253-931-3018 to make an appointment.

English as a Second Language (ESL) : 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

Computer classes: Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018. • Microsoft Excel Level 1, 10 a.m. April 13; Internet Level 2, noon, April 16; • Introduction to Pinterest, 10 a.m. April 17; • Microsoft PowerPoint, 10 a.m. April 27.

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m. April 6, 13, 17. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.

AARP Free Tax Help: 3:30 p.m. April 9. For taxpayers with middle and low income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Stop by or call the library to register.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 3 p.m. April 13, 14; 4 p.m. April 26. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

A Place at the Table, Food, Glorious Food!: 2 p.m. April 6. Presented by Susan Olds. Indulge your visual appetite with this survey on the theme of food in art. Beginning with Roman wall paintings, the program will present over one hundred images of cuisine through the centuries. KCLS invites everyone to find A Place at the Table! We’ll toss around fresh ideas about food, cooking, nutrition and growing and using locally produced food. In addition to offering new food ideas, preparation and planning skills, and handy online classes, videos and resources, the series will help everyone create a nourishing table by accepting non-perishable food donations, to be distributed to local King County food banks. www.kcls.org/cooks.

Auburn Library Book Club: 7 p.m. April 9. “The Bedlam Detective” by Stephen Gallagher.

Washington Territory Civil War Read-In: 10 a.m. April 27. 400 readers, throughout the state, will read primary source documents and report on their findings to a database that Washington State Historical Society will host.

STARS Workshop: 6 p.m. April 30. Learning Styles in Action with Miriam Dressler. Look at how your individual learning style affects how you teach and create learning materials in the early education classroom. We will investigate the three main styles: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and determine ways in which to make our teaching and learning opportunities in the classroom more multi-sensory and multi-modal so that all children have more access to these opportunities. Provides two hours of STARS credits.

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. April 9, 16, 23, 30. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. April 9, 16, 23, 30. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.

Spanish Story Times: 6:30 p.m. April 9, 16, 23, 30. All young children welcome with adult.

TEENS

Teen Zone: 3 p.m. April 10, 17, 24. Play video games, get online, do homework, hang out or read a book.

Iron-on Poetry: 3:30 p.m. April 25. Express yourself while creating a T-shirt that you get to keep. Materials provided. Limited to the first 10 participants.

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. • Internet Level 1, noon, April 15; • One-On-One Computer Assistance: 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. April 23.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL): 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Presented by Green River Community College. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m. April 17. “Alice I Have Been” by Melanie Benjamin.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 4 p.m. April 22. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

A Place at the Table: KCLS invites everyone to find A Place at the Table. We’ll toss around fresh ideas about food, cooking, nutrition and growing and using locally produced food. In addition to offering new food ideas, preparation and planning skills, and handy online classes, videos and resources, the series will help everyone create a nourishing table by accepting non-perishable food donations, to be distributed to local King County food banks. www.kcls.org/cooks

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

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” 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.

27th annual Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament: 1:30 p.m. May 10, Washington National Golf Club, 14330 SE Husky Way, Auburn. Register your team today. Twosome $250; foursome $450; sorry, no singles. Call Pegi at the Chamber office to inquire about hole sponsorships or tournament sponsorships at 253-833-0700.

Reunions

Auburn High School Class of 1953:  July 20, Truitt banquet room, 102 W. Main St., Auburn. 60th reunion. Open bar 4-5 p.m., dinner at 5. Cost: $35 per person. Casual dress. For more information, contact Carolyn Kremer at 253-838-0362, Bob Hostetter at 360-432-3774, or Joy Hurlburt at 360-426-4260.  Contact either no later July 5.

Auburn High School Multi-Class Reunion Picnic: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 3, Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E St. NE, Auburn.  Potluck with plates, utensils and napkins furnished.  For more information, call 253-880-2500.

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.

Museums

White River Valley 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.

Exhibits

I Do! Traditions of the American White Wedding: Through April 14 –  I Do! Traditions of the American White Wedding. Exploring the histories and myths surrounding the customs of the American white wedding.

Japanese Heritage, Washington Artists: April 24 – July 28. Nihon/WA invites viewers to experience a wide spectrum of work created by artists of Japanese heritage in the Puget Sound region and see how each has chosen to include or step beyond heritage and history in their own content and style. Events: • Asian Brush Calligraphy Workshop, 6-7:30 p.m. April 30.  Award-winning artist Lois Yoshida will teach students to work with the traditional tools of bamboo brush and sumi (ink).  In addition to Asian characters, students will learn to write their names in Japanese. $20 per student, registration required. • Family Day: Art of Japan, noon-4 p.m. May 11. Visit the exhibit and enjoy free activities throughout the museum. Activities included with regular admission. • Japanese Kite Workshop: 1-2:30 p.m. June 15. Master kite maker and artist Greg Kono will teach kids of all ages how to make a flyable giant coffee filter kites. All materials will be provided. $20 per student, registration is required.

OTHER MUSEUM VENTS

Railroad Lecture Series: 6:30-9 p.m. April 5. Second of a three part annual lecture series by the Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association. Open house at 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the museum; slideshow and lecture at 7:30-9 p.m. at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, across from the museum. Cost: $5 adults; $4 for children and seniors.

• Late Play Date: 6-8 p.m. April 24. Celebrate the start of spring with fun crafts and activities at the museum including Victorian silhouette portraits. Perfect for families with kids age 3-12. Admission and activities are free; no registration required.

Galleries

Auburn City Hall:  Exhibit, through April 29: Members of the Auburn Valley Creative Arts showcase their artwork in April in various mediums.  Join the opening reception on April 11. Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.

Auburn Valley Creative Arts Gallery: 108 S. Division St., Auburn. Hours:  10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m., Saturday. www.facebook.com/auburnvalleycreativearts. AVCA monthly meetings: 7 p.m., second Tuesday of each month.  Board meetings are at 5:45 p.m. Open to anyone wishing to volunteer and help steer AVCA to future goals.  Program lineup: • April 9, Mike Greeley (photography); May 14, Greg Watson (American Raku pottery).

Pacific Poetry Gallery: Exhibit, a free running display of works from April through May 31.  The gallery is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at City Hall, 100 Third Ave. SE. The annual event takes place every April in celebration of National Poetry Month.  Among the many distinguished versifiers are Peter Ludwin, who won the Auburn Days Open Mic Poetry Contest last year. His poem, “Wayward”, will be displayed alongside the works of Dick Brugger, Auburn’s first poet laureate, and other area poets. The Striped Water Poets gathered the poetry. Uniquely Auburn is financing the community event.