Events: Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to auburntourism.com.
Auburn Geocaching Adventure: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15, Auburn Community & Events Center, 910 Ninth St. SE. 8-10 a.m. registration, caches are released at 9 a.m. Join the outdoor high-tech treasure hunting game and navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates to find hidden objects. Geocaching is fun for all ages and everyone is welcome to participate in the free event, which is great for families, groups of friends, scout groups and organizations. Info: www.auburnwa.gov, under things to do.
Fall Recycling Collection: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 15, Hogan Park, 24400 Russell Road, Kent. Residents can bring those items that are not easily recycled at the curb including appliances, mattresses, even toilets and sinks. Residents may also bring batteries and electronics other than computers or TVs, as these can be recycled free of charge, year-round at E-Cycle Washington designated collection sites. For a list of these sites, visit ecyclewashington.org. Concrete, rocks, asphalt and bricks will also be accepted. Please place these items on a tarp, plastic sheet or in buckets to speed up unloading. Tires and petroleum products will be collected. The Shred-It of Washington Truck offers free shredding of up to three file-sized boxes of documents per vehicle. V&G StyroRecycling will be on hand to collect Styrofoam blocks and peanuts. For a complete list of accepted items and fees, visit KentRecycles.com. Event is funded by grants from the Department of Ecology, King County Solid Waste Division and the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program.
Candidates Forum: 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 19, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent. Hosted by the Kent Black Action Commission. Opportunity for citizens to gain first-hand knowledge of the people running for office. Invitations have gone out to all candidates for the Nov. 8 general election, including governor, superintendent of public education and legislative District 47 positions 1 & 2. Kent City Council member Brenda Fincher moderates. Child care will be provided. For more information, contact KBAC’s Gwen Allen-Carston at 253-486-9029 or Richard Johnson at 253-569-7561, or visit kentblackactioncommission.com.
34th annual Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival: Oct. 20-23, Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D St. Show hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 20-22; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 23. More than 550 exhibits in two buildings, including more than 250 new displays with unique gifts and specialty foods, handmade arts and crafts, seasonal decorations and gourmet foods. Holiday light show, cooking demonstrations. Bring the kids to see Santa. Tickets: $14.50 for adults; children 12 and under free. Order at ticketmaster.com, the Tacoma Dome Box Office, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. For more information, visit holidaygiftshows.com.
Halloween Harvest Festival and Les Gove Park Trunk-or-Treat: 2-5 p.m. Oct. 29, Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth St. SE. Games and crafts, DJ-ed Monster Mash, a photo booth and more. Bring canned and boxed food to support the Auburn Food Bank. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit auburnwa.gov, under things to do.
Trunk or Treat: 4-6 p.m. Oct. 30, Auburn First United Methodist Church, 100 N St. SE. Fun afternoon with candy, a bounce house, a costume contest, food, crafts and other activities. Wear a creative costume. Free. auburnfirstumc.org.
I-SPY Pumpkin Pie: 1-3 p.m. Nov. 5, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. Put your I-SPY skills to the test with a family scavenger hunt in the park. Families will work together to spot all of the fall items to win a prize. Don’t forget your phone or camera. The hunt will wrap up with prizes and pumpkin pie. Rain-or-shine event. Free to all ages. Registration required at auburnwa.gov. For more details, call the City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043.
Benefits
Fall Bazaar: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 16, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N., Auburn. Featuring sushi, teriyaki chicken, rice curry, edamame bowl, mochi, manju and bake sale. Dine in or take out. Handicrafts and farm fresh produce. www.wrbt.org.
Auburn Eagles Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23, 702 M St. SE. Featuring handcrafted items, baked goods, Seahawk bling, Tupperware, Scentsy Candles and gifts, Lilla Rose Hair accessories, Usborne Books, gift baskets (variety of themes), wooden items, jewelry, food items, decorative Christmas items and more. Lunch available for purchase beginning at noon.
Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 29, St. Matthew/San Mateo Episcopal Church, 123 L St. NE, Auburn. Annual holiday bazaar. Many crafters and homemade-baked goods. Light lunch available. Tables are $35 each or two for $60. Contact the church at 253-833-0890 to reserve one.
Sleep Train’s Shoe Drive for Foster Kids: Through Oct. 30. Remember how your favorite shoes as a kid helped you run, play and walk into school with confidence? Help ensure local foster children have that same feeling with a donation of new shoes to Sleep Train’s Shoe Drive for Foster Kids. Donate new shoes in all sizes – toddler to teen – at any Sleep Train store. For more information, visit www.sleeptrainfosterkids.org.
Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5, Lakeland Hills Elementary gym, 1020 Evergreen Way SE, Auburn. Get in the holiday spirit, enjoy shopping from a wide variety of vendors, while supporting your local community. Free admission. If you are interested in being a vendor, please email melissa_poznanski@live.com for more information.
Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5, first Saturday of the month, Auburn School District Transportation Department, 615 15th St. SW. Join as a vendor, a shopper or a looker at the bazaar, swap meet, flea market business and networking opportunity. Gifts, yard sale items and more. Proceeds from vendor fees at $10 a table space go to the Senior Scholarship Foundation. Bus Barn Bonanza is a nonprofit organization. Any business or individuals interested in matching its makings or would like to be a vendor, please call 253-227-7789 or visit busbarnbonanza.com.
Holiday Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 19, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Looking for that special holiday gift for your family and friends? Local crafters will display and sell their handmade items. Offerings include: holiday gifts; decorations; jewelry; soaps; stocking stuffers; and more. Free admission.
Health
Bloodworks Northwest drives: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Thomas Jefferson High School, 4248 S. 288th St.; 9:30-11:30 a.m., 12:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Walmart, 762 Outlet Collection Drive SW. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-398-7888, or visit www.bloodworksnw.org.
Spread Hope, suicide prevention workshop: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 15, Faith and Victory Church, 1302 A St. SE, Auburn. Workshop designed to train church Leaders (pastors, ministers, deacons, elders, volunteers, etc.) on new ways to approach and give back hope to those struggling with life on life’s terms. Cost: $25, includes lunch and materials. Info: hope4shame.com/events.
Alzheimer’s Association Auburn Caregiver Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. first Tuesday of the month, Church of the Nazarene, 1225 29th St. SE, Room 15. Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. For information, call Val Brustad, 253-854-7658.
Volunteers
Auburn Valley Humane Society: 6-8 p.m., third Wednesdays of the month; 10 a.m.-noon, third Saturdays of the month, AVHS shelter, 4910 A St. SE, Auburn. Volunteer orientation and trainings. Stop by the shelter or AVHS thrift store, 1123 E. Main St., to pick up a volunteer application or download one from auburnvalleyhs.org and bring it to the orientation. You may register to attend anyone of the sessions in the future by emailing slavigne@auburnvalleyhs.org. For more information, call 253-249-7849 or visit auburnvalleyhs.org.
10th annual TREC Planting Project: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 14, Soos Creek Botanical Garden, 29308 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn. Realtors Environmental Council project is working with master gardeners and docents, volunteers from Seattle King County Realtors to help clear Lamium invasive plants and plant native plants. The public is invited to join the workers. Volunteers are asked to bring their own garden gloves. Lunch will be provided compliments of SKCR’s Affiliate Council. Pre-registration is required at www.nwrealtor.com.
Programs
Clothing bank: 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Northwest Family Church, 3535 Auburn Way S. Serving the community. Clients may come once a month. ID is required for new clients and proof of children (insurance card) is needed. If you have just moved into the area, then a bill with your current address will be sufficient. Homeless community is welcome. ID is required and not an address. The clothing bank is free and supported through donations from the community and church. For more information, visit www.nwfamilychurch.com.
Clubs
Auburn Noon Lions: Meets Tuesdays, noon, Auburn Golf Course banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. $12 for lunch, $5 for dessert and beverage. For more information, contact Ed Butler at 253-929-9358 or edbutler0314@gmail.com.
Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. Programs: For more information, visit www.auburnrotary.org.
Kiwanis Club of The Valley: Meets every Wednesday morning at 7 at Veterans Memorial Park, 411 St. NE, Auburn. For more information, visit www.kiwaniscluboftheauburnvalley.org
South King County Alliance for Retired Americans: Monthly meetings at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month, Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St. Meetings open and free to the public. For more information, contact Pat Paulsen at 206-400-7149.
Rainier Audubon Society: Groups meets regularly, Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 – 51st Ave. S. Public welcome.
Women’s Club of Federal Way: Meets at 11 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club, 3583 SW 320th St.,Federal Way. • Oct. 19 program: Join us for J.Jills stylish and comfortable fall fashions designed for real women. Newcomers welcome. Cost $15. Call 253-927-2766 for reservations.
Interurban Runners Club: Join our weekly group run/walk on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in front of Billy McHale’s Restaurant, 1320 S. 324th St., in Federal Way. The group jogs about 3 miles on the BPA trail or local neighborhood, followed by food and socializing. All ages and abilities welcome. Can’t make it on Thursdays? We have monthly club runs at select running spots in the King/Pierce County area. Check out the club calendar at www.interurbanrunners.net or contact Larry Coyne membership director at coyneld@aol.com
Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meets every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 25 Second St. NW. Learn the fine art of communication and public speaking in a friendly supportive atmosphere. Visitors are welcome.
Soroptimist International of Auburn: Meets Wednesdays at noon in the Rainier Room, Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St. Make reservations by emailing info@siauburn. For more information, visit www.siauburn.org.
South King County Genealogical Society: 9:30 a.m.-noon, third Saturday of every month (except July, August and December), Wesley Homes-Lea Hill, J.W. McKenna Assembly Hall, 32049 109th Place SE, Auburn. Welcome genealogists or anyone interested in learning about family history. www.skcgs.org
Save Our Fish, Auburn Chapter, Puget Sound Anglers: Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except December), 6 p.m. Round Table Pizza, 4002 A St. SE. Learn fishing techniques and hot spots from guest speakers and chapter experts. For more information, visit www.saveourfish.org.
Green Valley/Lake Holm Association: 6:30 p.m. Black Diamond Library, 24707 Roberts Drive. Meetings are on the last Wednesday of every month, except holidays. The association is an unincorporated area community service group formed by local citizens for the purpose of addressing common issues, safety measures and ideas for improvement. Featuring Capt. Scott Somers of the King County Sheriff’s Department speaking on rural personal and property protection, increasing traffic concerns, adapting Block Watch in rural areas and ways residents can support the precinct’s deputies. Refreshments served. For more information, contact gvlhassn@gmail.com.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. 253- 931-3018. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Infant and Young Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Ages newborn to 24 months, siblings welcome. Stories, songs and fun.
Play & Learn Spanish: 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Newborn to age 5 with caregiver. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing.
Spanish Story Times: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Family Pajama Story Times: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Ages 3 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome. Stories, songs and fun.
Toddler Story Times: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Ages 2 to 3 with adult, siblings welcome. Stories, songs and fun.
Preschool Story Time: 11:15 a.m. Thursdays. Ages 3 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome. Stories, songs and fun.
Robot Garage: 2 p.m. Oct. 15. Presented by The Museum of Flight. Ages 8 to 12. Join this interactive session to learn about the science and history of robots, then build an extra-terrestrial rover. Space is limited to 30 children. Please pick up a free ticket at the Information Desk starting an hour before the show.
Build It!: 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 20, 27. Ages 2 and older with adult. Come to the library for an unstructured, creative play open house. We supply the building materials, you supply the imagination.
TEENS
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Middle and high school ages. Play video games, snack, get online, hang out, study or pick-up a good book. All in the same place.
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Middle and high school ages. Play video games, snack, get online, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book. All in the same place.
Magic Gaming Club: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Ages 15 and older. Play Magic: The Gather, Dungeons & Dragons, and other role playing games at the library! Snacks and some gaming product provided.
ADULTS
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class: 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, starting Sept. 19. Presented by Green River College. Learn English grammar, reading, writing, and conversations skills with an experienced instructor. Classes are free. Registration required. Next registration date is 5 p.m. Dec. 12.
Computer classes?: If you’re interested in attending a computer class, please call 253-931-3018. • Microsoft Excel 2013 Level 1, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 12; • Microsoft Excel 2013, Level 2, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 12; • Microsoft Excel 2013 Level 3, 1 p.m. Oct. 14; • Microsoft PowerPoint 2013, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 26; • Microsoft Publisher 2013, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 26
Financial Literacy Course, Budgeting: 6 p.m. Oct. 13. Presented by Financial Beginnings. For teens and young adults. Budgeting is the foundation of personal financial planning. Budgeting allows us to manage our money by tracking our income and expenses. Registration required online at kcls.org or call the Auburn Library.
One-On-One Computer Help: 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. Have computer or software questions? Get help from KCLS volunteers with computer basics, Microsoft Office, Internet, email and computer learning resources. You may bring your own laptop, but volunteers cannot provide hands-on or hardware assistance.
Sign Up for ORCA Lift’s Reduced Fares: 3-5 p.m. Oct. 26. Presented by Multi-Service Center. Drop in to register for ORCA Lift, a new, reduced fare on Metro buses, Sound Transit Link light rail, and more. Income-qualified riders, ages 19 and older, can save 50 percent or more. To see if you qualify, check www.orcalift.com or call Multi-Service Center at 253-838-6810. Please bring ID and income verification documents.
Third Thursday Afternoon Book Club: 2 p.m. Oct. 20. “Girl Waits with Gun” by Amy Stewart. Come for a lively discussion on the third Thursday of the month as the Auburn Library begins a new afternoon book club for adults. Copies of the book will be available at the library.
Genealogy Assistance: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.
One-on-One Job Assistance: 7 p.m., 8 p.m. Oct. 24; 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Oct. 12, 21. Do you need help starting the online job application process? Get a free email account, start a resume, start an online job search, or navigate the job application process during a 45-minute appointment. We strongly recommend that you bring a USB flash drive. Register online or call the library at 253-931-3018 beginning 30 days before event.
Talk Time Classes: 6 p.m. Thursdays. Practice speaking English with other English language learners. Registration not required, open to everyone.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. Oct. 25. The Friends of the Auburn Library offer support by volunteering, hosting fundraising activities, sponsoring programs and services and increasing awareness of the library’s vital role in our community. New members are always welcome.
Tablets 101: 1 p.m., Oct. 21. Learn how to use your new tablet. This class teaches the basics, how to turn off your device completely, wifi connection, security and app installation. All operating systems covered. Need to bring your own device.
LinkedIn for Job Seekers: 1 p.m. Oct. 24. Create a LinkedIn profile, connect with colleagues and make yourself visible to recruiters. Must have an email address. Please register.
EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT IT
Eat Healthy, Myths & Magic of Healthy Ingredients: 11 a.m. Oct. 15. Is fat good or bad? Is gluten making you sick? Are you worried about putting milk in your coffee or trying to eat kale at every meal to stave off cancer? If you’re confused about all the health-foods you ‘should’ be eating, this class is for you! Join author and freelance food writer Amy Pennington as she walks through a few of today’s popular ingredients and gives you the low down about what and how to incorporate or banish these foods from your kitchen.
Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Ages 1½ to 3 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.
Reading with Rover: 6 p.m. Oct. 19. For school-age children accompanied by an adult. Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a welcoming environment. Reading with Rover is a community-based literacy program working with schools and libraries throughout the greater Seattle area.
Creative Coding: 11 a.m. Oct. 22. Presented by Creative Coding 4 Kids. Ages 7 to 12. Calling all kids who love computer games. Learn to code using MIT’s Scratch to create your own video game in the first session and then return to the second session to enhance and improve the game. Computers provided. Please register.
TWEENS & TEENS
Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Thursdays. Grades 5-12. Play video games, snack, hang out, study, or pick up a good book. All in the same place.
Study Zone: 6-8 p.m. Mondays; 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
ADULTS
Algona-Pacific Page Turners Book Club: 7:30 p.m. Oct 19. “The Orchardist” by Amanda Coplin.
Citizenship Classes: 7 p.m. Thursdays. Learn how to become a United States Citizen. Study for the naturalization test, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English, and practicing your interview skills. Classes are free, join anytime.
Sign Up for ORCA Lift’s Reduced Fares: 2-4 p.m. Oct. 20. Presented by Multi-Service Center. Drop in to register for ORCA Lift, a new, reduced fare on Metro buses, Sound Transit Link light rail, and more. Income-qualified riders, ages 19 and older, can save 50 percent or more. To see if you qualify, check www.orcalift.com or call Multi-Service Center at 253-838-6810. Please bring ID and income verification documents.
Computer Classes: • Microsoft Word 2013 Level 1, 1 p.m. Oct. 17; • Microsoft Excel 2013 Level 1, 7 p.m. Oct. 17; • Microsoft Word 2013 Level 2, 1 p.m. Oct. 19
Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
PROGRAMS
Boredom Busters: At the library and looking for something to do? Ask the staff at the front desk about Boredom Buster kits. Board games, crafts, coloring, etc. Kits available for all ages.
Build It!: 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 19. Ages 2 and older, ages 6 and younger with adult. Come to the library for an unstructured, creative play open house. Stay for the entire event or pop in for a few minutes. We supply the bricks, you supply the imagination.
Muckleshoot Library Book Club: “Ready Player One” by Earnest Cline. Throughout the month come to the library and submit your comments and questions about the book. Check back often to read and respond to other member’s comments and questions. Copies of the book will be available at the library.
STARS Workshop, Building a Theme Across the Learning Centers: 1 p.m. Oct. 22. Presented by Miriam Dressler. Making lesson plans fun and interesting, while still meeting early education learning objectives, can be challenging when you have to make it all up from scratch. This workshop demonstrates how to use children’s books to develop a theme and link learning from one area to the next. Provides 2 STARS credit hours in Curriculum and Learning Environments. Register online for classes at www.kcls.org/stars or call the library at 253-931-6779. Registration begins two weeks prior to the workshop. Adults only. Please note: seats are released to waiting list attendees 15 minutes after beginning of class.
Network
3No Networking: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. 3No Networking is a casual weekly get-together set aside for members of the business community to drop in and get to know each other. The mixer rotates among Auburn venues. The series 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. For a full schedule, visit www.3noNetworking.com.
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Business Insider Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room (fourth floor), 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. $25/members; $35/non-members (includes lunch). Register online through the chamber. For more information, contact Karen Wickstrom at 253-833-0700 or karen@auburnareawa.org.
Spirit of Hiring Workshop: 3-7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth St. SE. Showcase your company’s products and or services, network with area professionals, build your company brand recognition and hire your next team members. Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Auburn, and WorkSource present the workshop. To register visit auburnareawa.org.
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 cents 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.
PROGRAMS
Volunteer opportunities: The center’s meals-on-wheels and respite programs need help to provide services to seniors. Please call 253-288-7441 or 253-931-3016, if interested.
Auburn Respite: Nonprofit adult day care program serving the community needs volunteers to help its senior participants. The group meets weekly at the center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. The program allows caregivers to enjoy a worry-free day off while the participant enjoys socialization, companionship and lunch. For more information, contact program director Sheila Pankratz at 253-229-7510.
Pacific Algona Senior Center, 100 Third Ave SE, Pacific, 253-929-1153.
Serving seniors: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No annual fee. Monday free lunch, Tuesday-Friday lunch provided by Catholic Community Services. Senior bus trips to local stores and events. Crafts and card making.
Entertainment
AUBURN AVENUE THEATER
At 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.
“Night of the Living Dead”: 7 p.m. Oct. 21, 28, 31; 6 p.m. Oct. 22, 29; 9:30 p.m. Oct. 22, 29. Auburn Community Players presentation. A fallout from a satellite probe that was shot to Venus returns to Earth carrying a mysterious radiation that transforms the unburied dead into flesh-eating zombies. Seven people trapped in an isolated farmhouse, held hostage by the ravenous ghouls, begin to turn on each other as the dead encroach. This blend of thrilling horror laced with touches of dark humor brings this cult classic to life on stage. Tickets: pre-sale $15/$13; $20/$18 at the door.
Seattle International Comedy Competition: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 and 11. Comedians compete for prize money in the 36th annual stand-up competition. From its beginnings as a little contest in bars in 1980, it has grown into a touring festival, with 23 shows, in 26 days, in 17 different venues in cities throughout the Pacific Northwest. Recommended for ages 18 and above. Tickets: $20 regular; $18 students, seniors.
Geoffrey Castle: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5. Electric six-string violinist fearlessly brings the violin back to center stage with virtuoso showmanship and a 21st century attitude. Tickets: $18 regular; $15 students, seniors.
Kings of Hollywood, An Eagles Tribute: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12. A faithful recreation of Eagles hits through the decades, focusing on the vocal harmony that defines the super group. Tickets: $20 regular; $18 students, seniors.
The Elves and The Toymaker: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 26. It’s the holiday season, and a Toymaker and his wife have been hard at work building toys to give to boys and girls everywhere. But on the morning they are to be delivered the Toymaker discovers all the toys have disappeared. Can two spunky and very generous Elves save the day? This holiday musical will remind us that the spirit of giving is the truly greatest gift of all. Tickets: $10 regular.
AUBURN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
At 702 Fourth St. NE. 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.
Seattle Rock Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Paying tribute to psychedelic rock pioneers Pink Floyd with a retrospective that spans from their debut album The Piper At the Gates of Dawn to their best-selling double album The Wall, including a complete performance of The Dark Side of the Moon and several of their orchestral and instrumental suites. Tickets: $25/$22
ELSEWHERE
Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Live music and wine tasting on the first Saturday of each month, 7-9 p.m. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.
AveKids, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”: 2 p.m. Oct. 22, Les Gove Gymnasium, 910 Ninth St. SE. The Emperor is a vain and silly guy – always looking for the most beautiful and expensive new clothing. Along comes two tricksters who fool the Emperor into believing that nothing is something. Will the Emperor’s pride cause him to wander the kingdom in his long johns, or will everyone, including the audience, tell him the naked truth? Presented by Storybook Theater, this is a story about learning from others. Tickets: $8. To purchase tickets, call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043 or order for will call-only pickup at auburnwa.gov/arts.
Poetry
Poetry at the Rainbow Café: 7-9 p.m. first Monday of the month, at the café, 112 E. Main St. Coffee and conversation follow readings. It is an open mic opportunity. The public is invited. Programs: • Nov. 7, Peter Ludwin and Jeanine Hall Gailey; and • Dec. 5, Michael Schien and Poets from the LitFuse @ 10 Anthology Poets Unite.
Music
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra: Taylor Creek Church, 21110 244th Ave. SE, Maple Valley. MVYSO boasts a playing group for every level, from beginning strings to string ensemble. For more information, call 425-358-1640 or visit www.mvyso.org.
Rainier Youth Choirs: RYC has four leveled groups based on age and ability (grades 2 through 14). Call 253-315-3125 to schedule an audition. For more information, visit www.rainieryouthchoirs.org.
Museums
White River Valley Museum
Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and the first Thursday 6-8 p.m. Regular admission is $5 adults, $2 seniors and children. Children 2 years of age or younger are free. Free admission on the first Thursday and third Sunday of the month. For more information, visit www.wrvmuseum.org or call 253-288-7439.
EXHIBIT
Handmade in Camp, What We Couldn’t Carry: July 6-Nov. 6. Displaying items of necessity and objects of beauty made in U.S. World War II concentration camps. During World War II, Executive Order 9066 mandated the incarceration of West Coast Japanese Americans to Concentration Camps. Allowed to bring only what they could carry in a suitcase, Japanese Americans had to make do with very few possessions. Consequently, they made furniture, clothing, tools and many other items with materials found in camp. Curated by Ken Matsudaira, whose Bainbridge Island family experienced this firsthand. 4Culture supports the exhibit.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
