Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com.
Auburn International Farmers Market Opens: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 22, Auburn Sound Transit Plaza, 23 A St. SW. Featuring more than 40 vendors offering a variety of fresh locally grown farm-based foods, hand-crafted items, and concession stands that are restaurant-based but feature a home-cooked taste. The market is coordinated by the City of Auburn. It includes free performances, guest chef demonstrations with farm-fresh ingredients, children’s activities, and classes on health, nutrition and gardening. Information: 253-266-2726, www.auburnfarmersmarket.org.
KidsDay: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21, Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE, Auburn. Live entertainment, inflatable rides, arts and crafts, face painting, more than 80 information/activity vendors and a food court. Free. Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets welcome. Information: 253-931-3043, www.auburnwa.gov.
Fourth of July Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4, Les Gove Park, 1005 12th St. SE, Auburn. Old-fashioned, hometown celebration featuring a colorful bike parade, arts and craft vendors, food concessions and family activities. Two live entertainment stages feature a selection of top-level bands and cultural performers. Parade begins at noon. Free to the public. An event wristband can be purchased for $5 and is good for unlimited games of miniature golf, petting zoo visits, rides on the trackless train, pony carousel and Tubs O’ Fun, admission to all inflatable rides, participation on the rock climbing wall, bungy trampolines and balloon art. Zip Line admission is $10 for one ride, $15 for two rides. More information: 253-931-3043, www.auburnwa.gov/events.
Pacific Days: July 12-14. downtown Pacific, Third Avenue. Pacific Partnerships presents. Parades, entertainment, food, vendors. Information: pacificpartnerships.org.
Algona Days Cruise In: 2-6 p.m. July 20, Matchett Park, Algona. Entertainment, games, arts and craft, food vendors, raffle prizes. For more information, call 253-833-2897 or visit www.algonawa.gov.
Auburn Wine Art Music Festival: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 20, downtown Auburn. Auburn Downtown Association, City of Auburn, City of Auburn Arts, Parks and Recreation, and the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce/Tourism present the event. Merchant Market hosts the event. Specialty vendors, food, music, dance, entertainment, other activities. Wine and beer tasting 2-10 p.m. Information: www.auburndt.org.
Bon Odori Festival: 4-9 p.m. July 27, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. Japanese folk dance festival. Dancing, food, Taiko performances, displays. For more information: 253-833-1442, www.WRBT.org.
Benefits
Car Show 4 Kids: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20, Coastal Farm & Ranch, 1425 Supermall Way, Auburn. Benefits the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Health
Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: 1-5, June 27-28, Washington Conference of Seventh-day Adventist, 5000 Auburn Way S. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.
Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 8-10:30 a.m. July 2, Novinium, 1221 29th St. NW, Suite D; 12:30-3:30 p.m. July 3, GSA, 400 15th St. SW, Auburn; 8:30-11 a.m. July 3, Aero Controls Inc., 1610 20th St. NW, Auburn; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. July 5, Multicare Auburn Medical Center, Plaza I, 202 N. Division St.; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. July 6, The Outlet Collection, 1101 Supermall Way, Auburn; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m. July 8, LDS, church gym, 625 M St. NE, Auburn. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.
Living Tobacco-free Weekly Free Support Group: 6 p.m. Wednesdays, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, second floor, Heart Care Center classroom, 202 N. Division St. Free one-hour weekly support group meeting open to adults and teens wanting to quit tobacco, newly quit, struggling with relapse or helping a friend quit tobacco. For more information, contact Heidi Henson at 253-223-7538 or hhenson@seattleymca.org.
Southeast King County Parkinson’s Disease support group: Meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m., St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. SE, Covington. Group’s monthly lunches are on the first Tuesday of the month at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. For more information, contact Stephanie Lawson at 206-579-5206.
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.
Soos Creek Botanical Garden: Soos Creek Botanical Garden, 29308 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn. If you love plants, gardens and gardening, the 22-acre garden wants you. Volunteers are asked to dedicate 3-10 hours a week in either garden maintenance, docent tours or marketing. Volunteers need not be master gardeners. Soos Creek Botanical Garden is a nonprofit organization. Information: 253-639-0949, www.SoosCreekBotanicalGarden.org
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.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. 253- 931-3018. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Monday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m. June 24, July 1, 15, 22. Ages 2 to 7 with adult.
Wednesday Infant Story Times: 10:15 a.m. June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Ages newborn to 24 months with adult.
Thursday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m. June 27, July 11, 18, 25. Ages 2 to 7 with adult.
Spanish Story Times: 10:30 a.m. June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27. All young children welcome with adult.
Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Newborn to age 5 with caregiver. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing.
Eric Herman’s Cool Tunes for Kids: 12:15 p.m. June 21. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Come for a rocking good concert in Les Gove Park during Auburn Kids’ Day.
Dig Into Magic: 7 p.m. June 27. Presented by Jeff Evans. Ages 4 and older with adult. Learn about mining for precious metals, facts about aquifers of drinking water and the world’s deepest super cave while seeing some amazing magical stunts.
The Big Dig Concert: 10:30 a.m. July 8. Presented by Eric Ode. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Join this award-winning songwriter and author for a high-participation music and poetry program featuring songs about underground critters, buried treasure and all things muddy.
Bricks and More Fun: 1:30 p.m. July 10, 17, 24, 31. Ages 5 to 12 with adult. Come play with Legos, try a themed activity and bring your friends for constructive fun in the library.
We are the Dinosaurs (Somos Dinosaurios) Stories & Songs: 11 a.m. July 13. Presented by Marco Cortes. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Enjoy songs in Spanish and English about the huge creatures that once roamed the planet. Music, movement and interactive games.
Can You Dig It Show?: 10:30 a.m. July 29. Presented by Alex Zerbe. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Go on an archeological dig to explore how past cultures were entertained. The “Professional Zaniac” will use tricks, stunts, juggling and music to keep you laughing.
Summer Reading Program: Get reading, earn prizes and enjoy fun programs. Ask at the library for details.
TEENS
Teen Zone, Summer Edition: 3:30 p.m. July 10, 17, 24, 31. Snack, hang out, study, play video games and pick up a good book.
Study Zone, Summer Edition: 2-4 p.m. July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Teen Book Club: 4 p.m. July 16. “Uglies” by Scott Westerfel.
Creative Cat: 3 p.m. July 1, 15. Learn how to make stop animation, puppets, play life size chess, and other creative activities.
Monday Afternoon Movie: 3 p.m. June 24, July 29. Enjoy movies and popcorn at the library. See a different movie the last Monday of the month.
Teen Writers’ Group: 3:30 p.m. July 5, 19. Meet other teen authors, share what you’ve been writing, improve your craft and have fun. Snacks will be served.
Real Life CSI: Behind the Crime Scene Investigation: 1 p.m. July 11. Join forensic pathologist Carl Wigren as he discusses the field of forensic science and real life CSI. He will talk about strategies and methods used by technicians in the field and scientists in labs to determine cause of death.
Mystery Date with a Book: 1 p.m. July 23. Looking for a soul mate? Try a mystery book date. Books wrapped in romantic wrappers will be waiting for you to discover them. No peeking, Once you’ve selected your mystery book, you can take them home or find a comfortable spot in the library to get to know them better. Music, snacks and door prizes, too.
Beneath the Surface: Teen Summer Reading Program. Visit www.kcls.org/teens/summer/ or ask at the library for details.
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) : 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. No class on May 27. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Genealogy Assistance: 1-3 p.m. July 3, 6, 13, 17; 6-8 p.m. July 17. 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. • Word Level 3, 10 a.m. June 26; • Microsoft Excel Level 3, 10 a.m. June 29; • Word Level 1, noon, July 1: • Microsoft PowerPoint, 10 a.m. July 13; • One-on-One Computer Assistance: 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17; • Introduction to Pinterest, 10 a.m. July 24; • Microsoft Excel Level 1, 10 a.m. July 27; • Internet Level 1, 2 p.m. July 31
ESL Classes: Mondays and Wednesdays beginning June 24. Registration is 5 p.m. June 19, first come, first served. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Discover Your Family History, an Introduction to Genealogy: 2 p.m. June 22. For beginners. Interested in tracing your family history but don’t know where to start? Claudia Breland, a professional genealogist with over 35 years of experience, will walk you through the early steps of this exciting pastime. Learn how to start filling out pedigree charts and interviewing relatives before you sit down at the computer, discover free sources online and at the library, and explore the different types of books and magazines to help you on your way.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. June 25, July 23.
Friends of the Auburn Library Annual Book Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., July 4. Les Gove Park Multipurpose Building next to the spraypark, as part of the City of Auburn’s Fourth of July Festival. Bargains on hardcover and paperback books, plus DVDs, music CDs and more. Preview Sale: 8-9 a.m.; $5 entry (vehicle access for preview sale only.)
Auburn Library Book Club: 7 p.m. July 11, “Bossypants” by Tina Fey.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 3 p.m. July 7; 4 p.m. July 10. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
A Place at the Table , Homemade Beer, The Basics of Home Brewing: 2 p.m. July 27. This introduction to the world of home brewing covers the basics of beer making using malt extract and includes a discussion of beer ingredients, equipment needed, and the basic beer making process. Participants must be 21 years or older. Registration required. 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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Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Spanish Story Times: 10:30 a.m. June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. All young children welcome with adult.
The Big Dig Concert: 10:30 a.m. June 25. Presented by Eric Ode. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Join this award winning songwriter and author for a high-participation music and poetry program featuring songs about underground critters, buried treasure and all things muddy.
Rock-It Science Concert: 2 p.m. July 11. Presented by Mikey Mike Gervais. Ages 4 and older with adult. Learn about rocks, minerals, fossils, volcanoes and more while rockin’ out to original songs about earth science and geology.
Poetry and Magic in the Garden Magic Show: 7 p.m. July 22. Presented by Thomas H. Pruiksma. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Jacob and Louis never know what to expect when their poet-magician uncle comes to visit. Uncle Jupiter will transform a patch of bare ground into a garden of wonders, with water that seems to defy gravity, eggs that contain unexpected treasures and a rainbow of other surprises.
Dig-a Dig-a-Tale-O! Storytelling: 11 a.m. July 25. Presented by Margaret Read MacDonald and Richard Scholtz. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Enjoy folktales from around the world about dirt, digging and growing things told by the author of 23 folktale picture books.
Summer Reading Program: Get reading, earn prizes and enjoy fun programs. Ask at the library for details.
TEENS
Teen Zone: 3 p.m. June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24 , 31. Stop in to play Xbox, PlayStation and Wii games, get online, do homework, hang out or read a book.
Study Zone: 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through June 5. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Teen Book Swap: 3:30 p.m. June 13. Trade in your gently used books for new book to take home to keep.
Pizza and Books: 3:30 p.m. June 25. Come and discuss what books you’re reading while eating free pizza.
Make Your Own Marble Magnets: 3:30 p.m. June 27. Make and decorate your own marble magnets.
Red, White, and Blue Dessert Bake-Off for Teens: 3 p.m. July 9. Teen bakers wanted to show off their skills and win prizes! Bring in your red, white and blue themed desserts to be tasted by your peers. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded. Limited to the first 20 entries.
Real Life CSI, Behind the Crime Scene Investigation: 4 p.m. July 11. Join forensic pathologist Carl Wigren as he discusses the field of forensic science and real life CSI. He will talk about strategies and methods used by technicians in the field and scientists in labs to determine cause of death.
iCreate: 3 p.m. July 25, 26. Come in a make your own movies, beats and soundtracks. Limited to the first six participants.
Beneath the Surface: Teen Summer Reading Program. Visit www.kcls.org/teens/summer/ or ask at the library for details.
ADULTS
Book a Librarian: Free 30-minute appointments to help you with your information needs. Please come to the library or call 253-931-3554 to make an appointment.
Computer Class: Registration required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-833-3554. • Microsoft Word Level 1, noon, June 24; • Microsoft Word Level 2, 6:30 p.m. July 10; • One-On-One Assistance: 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., Microsoft Word Level 2, July 16; • Introduction to Computers, noon, July 22.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL): 5:25 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. No class July 4. Presented by Green River Community College. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 2 p.m. July 15. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m. July 17, “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese.
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:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Make a Meerkat Pop-Up Puppet Art Workshop: 2 p.m. June 22. Ages 8 and older. Meerkats are small mammals that live in burrows. Create a pop-up meerkat puppet and learn more about these amazing animals.’
Sammy and the Sandbox Mystery Puppet Show: 2 p.m. June 29. Family program, all ages welcome. One magical summer evening, Sammy T. Jones (world famous kid paleontologist) unearths something truly amazing in his sand box. Could it be a never-before-seen prehistoric creature?
ADULTS
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 6 p.m. June 25.
COMPUTER CLASSES
Looking to sharpen your technology skills?: If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779.
Network
3 No Networking: 5-7 p.m. Thursdays. The Urban Center for Innovative Partnerships (IPZ No. 15 Auburn) offers weekly social opportunities designed to cultivate interaction and networking opportunities for Auburn businesses and organizations. Sessions rotate among four Auburn establishments: • June 20 – The Station Bistro, 110 2nd St. SW, Suite 125; • June 27 – Zola’s Café, 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. 3 No Networking is made possible by a partnership between IPZ No. 15 Auburn, the City of Auburn Office of Economic Development, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and the Auburn Downtown Association. For more information, contact Doug Lein, IPZ administrator, at 253-804-3101
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.
Reunions
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, $6 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.
• Father’s Day BBQ and Strawberry Shortcake: 11:30 p.m., June 14. Full Polish Dog meal topped off with traditional strawberry shortcake for dessert. Please preregister and get your ticket at the front desk. $3 suggested donation for those over 60 and $6 for those under 60.
Entertainment
AUBURN AVENUE THEATER
Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Ave Kids: Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr.: 7 p.m. July 12, 13; 2 p.m. July 13-14. In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production, Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr. is performed by participants from the Theater Camp program. Tickets: $6.
Sci-Fi Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 10. First of four classic science fiction films begins at 10 a.m. A 90-minute intermission is scheduled between noon and 1:30 p.m. for the Auburn Days parade. Films: “Robinson Crusoe on Mars – The Criterion Edition”, (color, 1964); “Them”, (black and white, 1954); “Soylent Green”, (color, 1973); “Journey to the Far Side of the Sun”, (color, 1969). The air-conditioned theatre has been designated an official cooling station for Auburn Days. Free bottled water, pop, and snacks available at the concession window. Film program is part of Auburn Days presented by Adventure Books of Seattle. Free admission. Refreshments and snacks, passed out by Gayla Prociv, CEO of Adventure Books, also are free. Northwest Science Fiction Society supports Sci-Fi Saturday. For more details, contact Robert Blevins at 253-929-6259 or adventurebooksofseattle@gmail.com. Info: www.adventurebooksofseattle.com
ELSEWHERE
Jack & The Giant: 7 p.m. June 21, 22; 3 p.m. June 22, Green River Community College, Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Presented by Heavier Than Air Family Theatre. A boy named Jack, his mother, a giant and magical beans spin a charming musical version of the classic tale. All tickets $8. For more information, call 253-833-9111, ext. 2400, or visit www.HeavierThanAir.com.
Heavier Than Air Musical Theatre Camp: June 24-July 28, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. For youth ages 3-17 to participate in the entire musical theatre experience, from the audition process to final performances. Times, dates and cost vary by age group. Consult www.heavierthanair.com for details and an order form. For more information, call 253-833-9111, ext. 4966
Jazz series:: 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, Auburn Wine and Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE, Auburn. Saxophone and flute master Mark Lewis performs each week with a different featured guest musician – or two – from around the region. No cover. For more information, call 253-887-8530.
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. 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. Open mic on the last Wednesday of the month. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.
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
Japanese Heritage, Washington Artists: Through 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: • 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.
EVENTS
‘Nikkei Baseball’ lecture: 6 p.m. July 3, with Samuel Regalado. Author discusses his book, “Nikkei Baseball: From the Meiji to Internment to the Major Leagues”. The book examines baseball’s evolving importance to the Japanese American community and the construction of Japanese American identity. Lecture and museum admission are free.
Hooked on History: 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Every week there is a new theme with great activities and crafts. Hooked on History is perfect for kids age 3-12. Free for everyone, no registration required.
Junior Curator Camp: 9 a.m.-noon, July 15-19. One week of fun, hands-on museum activities for kids age 7- 12 that will explore what it takes to be a curator. Kids will investigate artifacts, research collections and create their own exhibit display. Cost: $80 per child. Contact: Rachael Burrum, 253-288-7439, rburrum@auburnwa.gov.
MARY OLSON PROGRAMS
Located at 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information.
Farm open Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays (June 22-23 through Aug. 24-25). Bring the whole family to see the beautiful landscape, meet animals and tour the fully restored farmhouse. Admission is free.
Veggie Car Races: 1-4 p.m. July 13. Stop by the farm to build a race car from vegetables and watch as it zooms or putters down an inclined track. Activities and admission free.
Farm Snooze! Family Overnight Program: 4 p.m.-8 a.m. July 20. Pitch a tent and campout under the stars at the farm. A night of fun farm activities including scavenger hunts, games and a hot dog and marshmallow roast. Cost: $20 per camper, $15 per camper for groups of 4 or more. Contact: Rachael Burrum, 253-288-7439, rburrum@auburnwa.gov.
Living History Camp: 9 a.m.- noon, Aug. 5-9, Farm Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn. Kids age 7-12 will explore the daily activities of farm life in the early 20th century. Kids will care for farm animals, work in the garden, prepare farm fresh food and play historic games. Cost: $80 per child.
Living History Day: 1-4 p.m. Aug. 17, arm Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn. Explore turn of the century farm life with artisan, craft and farming demonstrations throughout the day. Free. No registration required.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: 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.
