Events

Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com.

15th annual Reaching Out Fair: 5-8 p.m. set for Oct. 10, 206 E St. NE  Auburn. Hosted by the Cities & Schools Forum. Designed for Auburn middle school students and their families. Fair features a resource information fair, a free pizza dinner and dessert, and informative breakout sessions and a drawing for a scholarship and prizes. Students and their families will have the opportunity to learn how to plan and prepare for high school, college and career. Representatives from multiple community agencies and organizations; colleges and universities; career and technical programs; apprenticeship programs; advanced placement; and business and industry will be available to provide information and answer questions. For more information, call 253-931-4712 or communications@auburn.wednet.edu.

Domestic Violence Impact Panel: 1:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Federal Way Courthouse, 33325 Eighth Ave. S. Free to the public. The panel is for people who are “court ordered” to attend. Survivors of violence relate how someone in their family was killed because of domestic violence and how they and their family and friends have been impacted. Panel discussions are on the third Thursday of every month at the Auburn Courthouse, 340 E. Main St., and every other fourth Wednesday in Federal Way from 6:30-9 p.m. To learn more, visit www.ccradv.org or www.auburnwa.gov.

Fall Fest: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 18, Auburn Valley YMCA, gymnasium, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Spook-tacular event filled with pumpkin decorating , carnival games, make-and-take crafts, healthy snacks, face painting and more. Complimentary pumpkins will be available for the first 100 participants. You may also bring your own pumpkin to decorate. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $10/family (Y Members); $20/family (non-Y members). For more information, call 253-833-2770 or email scrane@seattleymca.org.

Golden anniversary: 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S, Auburn. Rainier Christian School celebrates 50 years. Banquet. More information will follow.

Halloween Harvest Festival: 2 p.m. Oct. 26, Washington Elementary School, 20 E. St. NE, Auburn. Kid-friendly and family-friendly Halloween fun day. Start at the school with games and crafts and then trick or treat downtown along Main Street at participating businesses. Games, crafts & face painting, scary cookies & cauldrons of punch. Costumes encouraged (toy weapons checked at the door). Please bring canned or boxed food to support the Auburn Food Bank. For more information, call 253-931-3043.

Benefits

Ilalko Elementary School Fitness Day: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Auburn Riverside track, 501 Oravetz Road. Promoting health and fitness and raising awareness about childhood obesity. Proceeds support the Ilalko Elementary PTA and school programs. Music, exercise stations, healthy foods promoted. For more information, email Dee Dee Goodspeed, event coordinator, Ilalko elementary PE specialist, at dgoodspeed@auburn.wednet.edu or visit www.deedeegoodspeed.com.

AVHS Barktoberfest/Rover Romp: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 12, Roegner Park, 601 Oravetz Road, Auburn. 5K fun run/walk along the White River Trail, demos, vendors, food, prizes and contests. For more information, call 253-249-7849 or visit www.auburnvalleyhs.org to register.

WRVM Halloween Costume Ball and Silent Auction: 6-11 p.m. Oct. 19, Rainier Room, Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St., Auburn. Costume competition, live  DJ, dancing. Proceeds benefit the White River Valley Museum and its education programs and those at Mary Olson Farm. To RSVP, call 253-288-7433. Information: www.wrvmuseum.org.

Just Desserts: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 19, Copper Falls on the Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE. Auburn Valley Creative Arts fundraiser auction. An evening of appetizers, no-host bar, live auctions and raffle to benefit art. Tickets $35, available at the AVCA gallery, 108 S. Division St., Auburn. To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/auburnvalleycreativearts.

Auburn Eagles Auxiliary bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 20, 702 M St. SE, Auburn. Handmade items, baked goods, jewelry (engraving on site), gift gaskets, Christmas decor/gifts/ornaments, handcrafted wood items and more. Free admission. Continental breakfast and lunch available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Auburn Eagles Auxiliary’s charities. For more information, contact Verna Murray at 206-794-2917.

Fall Bazaar: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 20, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. Benefit featuring sushi, teriyaki chicken, curry, and udon for dining in or take-out.  Bake Sale, handicrafts and farm fresh produce. More information: 253-833-1442 or www.wrbt.org.

Rainier Christian Schools fall banquet: 6 p.m. Oct. 25, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. If you were a student, teacher, parent or supporter of Rainier Christian Schools in the last 50 years, organizers want to invite you to its program. Admission is $55 and included dinner. To purchase tickets and find more information, call 425-255-7273 or go to www.RainierCSD.org.

Trunk-or-Treat: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, Northwest Family Church, 3535 Auburn Way S., Kent. Family-friendly Halloween event, where costumed kids take their treat bags and collect candy at car trunks that volunteers decorate creatively. It is a safe environment where kids can have fun, wear costumes, play games and get candy. Free. For more information, contact Chelie Rodriguez at 253-833-8252 or chelier@nwfamilychurch.com, or www.nwfamilychurch.com.

The Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 2. Held on the first Saturday of every month, February to June, October to December, 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. For more information, contact Janie Bartro at 253-227-7789, or visit www.busbarnbonanza.com.

Faith

Veterans Day Chapel: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 8, Rainier Christian High School, 19830 SE 328th Place, Auburn. Free. To show appreciation for nation’s veterans. If you or someone you love is a veteran, please attend. Veterans receive a free lunch served at noon.  Please RSVP by Oct. 31 to rchs@rainiercsd.org. For more information, call 253-735-1413

Health

Cascade Regional Blood Center drives:  For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives:  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

New playground build: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 19, Brannan Park, 611 28th St. NE, Auburn. City of Auburn and the Auburn Food Bank team up with KaBOOM! and Delta Air Lines to build a new playground. Volunteers needed for a variety of duties. Please bring a volunteer waiver, sturdy shoes, work clothes and dress appropriately for the weather. All volunteers will be provided with a shirt (courtesy of Delta Air Lines); breakfast, lunch and plenty of water; instruction sheets for all building projects; garbage bags, dumpsters and recycle containers; and any other project materials that may be needed. All volunteers must be pre-registered and are required to fill out a waiver. Individuals, groups, organizations and families are encouraged to register online. They also can download registration information at www.auburnwa.gov/events and return the form by mail (Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, ATTN: Brannan Park Playground Build, 910 Ninth St. SE, Auburn WA 98002) or fax (253-931-4005). For additional questions, please call 253-804-5042 or email jbrewer@auburnwa.gov.

Citizens Technology Ad Hoc Committee: The Auburn School District is asking for volunteers – both parents and community members – to assist in developing the future direction of technology for Auburn schools for teaching and learning. Interested persons should contact their principal or Mike Newman, deputy superintendent, at mnewman@auburn.wednet.edu.

Auburn Valley Humane Society: 6-8 p.m., fourth Wednesdays of the month; 10 a.m.-noon, fourth Saturdays of the month, VRFA Community Room, 1101 D St. NE, Auburn. Volunteer orientation and trainings. Stop by the shelter to pick up a volunteer application or download one from www.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 www.auburnvalleyhs.org.

Clubs

The Rainier Audubon Society: 7 p.m. Oct. 21, Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 – 51st St. S. Meeting, conversation and a presentation by Andy and Ellen Stepniewski entitled, Spain – Wildlife and Culture.

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 Noon Lions: Meets Tuesdays, noon, at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec Department, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE.  Meets at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Rainbow Cafe, 112 E. Main St.

Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. Upcoming programs: • Oct. 16: Mayoral candidate forum, Nancy Backus and John Partridge; • Oct. 23: League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County, elections issues; • Oct. 30: Dan Satterberg, King County Prosecutor, a report. Guests are welcome. For more information, visit www.auburnrotary.org.

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 or visit www.toastmasters.org.

Auburn Green River 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

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.

Toddler ABC Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Oct. 14, 21, 28. Ages 2 to 3 with adult, siblings welcome. Explore the alphabet through shorter stories, movement, music and flannel boards.

Preschool ABC Story Time: 11 a.m. Oct. 14, 21, 28. Ages 3 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome. Prepare your child for school by exploring the ABCs with stories, songs and movement.’

Infant and Young Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Oct. 16, 23, 30. Ages newborn to 24 months, siblings welcome. Bring your babies and bounce along to stories, nursery rhymes and songs. A short playtime follows the program.

Thursday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Oct. 10, 17, 24. Ages 2 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome. Dig into Reading and explore Early Literacy through stories, movement, music and flannel boards.

Spanish Story Times: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 11, 18, 25. All young children welcome with adult.

Planes, Rockets & Things That Fly: 11 a.m. Oct. 12. Presented by Cascades Science Squad. Ages 7 to 10. Learn about the four forces of flight, design a parachute, participate in a balloon race and create your own water bottle rocket to take home. Register online.

Chemical Reactions: 1 p.m. Oct. 12. Presented by Cascades Science Center Foundation. Ages 9 to 12. Modern batteries use a variety of chemicals to power their reactions. Learn how electricity is created through chemical reactions by making voltaic pile and electric gel cells. Register online.

Rock-It Science Concert with Mikey Mike: 3 p.m. Oct. 12. 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.

Hallo-Weee!: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Boo! Wear your costume for a brief not-too-scary Halloween Story Time followed by a parade and treats in the library.

TEENS

Study Zone: 5-7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Teen Zone: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 23. 30. Snack, hang out, study, play video games and pick up a good book.

Monday Afternoon Movie: 3 p.m. Oct. 28. Enjoy movies and popcorn at the library. See a different movie the last Monday of the month.

Teen Writers’ Group: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 18.  Meet other teen authors, share what you’ve been writing, improve your craft and have fun. Snacks will be served.

Old School Game Afternoon: 1 p.m. Oct. 11. Play old school games with your friends. Heads Up 7 Up, Musical Chairs, Duck, Duck, Goose, Candy Land, Sorry and more. Snacks too.

Teen Book Club: 4 p.m. Oct. 15. “Enclave” by Anne Aguirre.

SAT Practice Test: 10 a.m. Oct. 26. Presented by Sylvan Learning Center. Ace the SAT by practicing the test and receiving individual feedback on your results. The practice test simulates the actual testing environment so you will know what to expect. Limited to the first 20 participants.

SAT Practice Test Results Conference: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Get your results from your practice SAT test and learn more about applying to college.

Day of the Dead, Facepainting: 3 p.m. Oct. 31. Celebrate Day of the Dead with calavera/skull face painting, crafts and snacks while learning about the holiday. Limited to the first 14 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, starting Sept. 23. 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.  • One-on-One Assistance: 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Oct. 14. • Internet Level 2: noon, Oct. 7. • Word Level 1: 10 a.m. Oct. 12. • Word Level 2: 1 p.m. Oct. 16. • Microsoft Publisher, 10 a.m. Oct. 23. • Microsoft Excel Level 2: 10 a.m. Oct. 26

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 1-2 p.m. Oct. 16; 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 19; 6-7 p.m. Oct. 22. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

From the Islands of Samoa, Laumoli (Lemon Leaf) Tea Ceremony: 2 p.m. Sept. 21. Talofa! Tea ceremonies are a time-honored way of finding inner peace, relaxation and harmony with nature and oneself. Learn about the history, tea and manners of drinking tea in Samoan culture.

Genealogy Assistance: 1-3 p.m. Oct.  12, 16. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.

Affordable Health Care Signup: 3-7 p.m. Oct. 10; noon-4 p.m. Oct. 19. Presented by Public Health-Seattle & King County. One-on-one assistance for those enrolling in the new Exchange (Washington Health Plan finder). Registration not required, first come, first served.

Auburn Library Book Club: 7 p.m. Oct. 10, “Tell the Wolves I’m Home” by Carol Rifka Brunt.

A Place at the Table, Evaluating Diets, What the Science Says About Trendy Diets like Paleo, Wheat Belly and Gluten Free: 7 p.m. Oct. 10. Presented by Mindy Nichols and the Washington State Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Learn how to evaluate a diet. Discuss popular myths and fad diets as well as the scientific evidence for how diets work. 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.

Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. Oct. 22.

Book-It Repertory Theatre Presents Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: 6 p.m. Oct. 24. Book-It Repertory Theatre, Seattle’s professional books-to-live-theater troupe, presents its original adaptation of Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis by Timothy Egan, bringing to life dramatic scenes from the life of Edward Curtis, famed early 20th century photographer of Native American life.

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Oct. 15, 22, 29. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Stories, rhymes, music and fun.

Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. Oct. 15, 22, 29. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.

Spanish Story Times: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15, 22, 29. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Early Literacy Parties in Spanish: 10:30 a.m. , Saturdays, Oct. 5-Nov. 16. Series of free workshops for Spanish speaking families to learn about Early Literacy and how to prepare their children for Kindergarten.

Hallo-wee, A Halloween Celebration for Lil’ Punkins: 2 p.m. Oct. 31. Ages 2 to 5 with adult. Bring your young child for storytelling that is rib-tickling and not-too-spooky to celebrate Halloween. Wear your costume and join the parade following the stories.

TEENS

Have You Been Hexed?: 7 p.m. Oct. 30. Curious about superstitions? Want to know what lies in your future? Join author and professional fortune teller Alexandra Chauran as she discusses superstitions from around the world. Ask questions and have your fortune told.

Study Zone: 6-8 p.m. Monday, 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

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. • Introduction to Computers: noon, Oct. 21. • One-On-One Assistance: 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Oct. 22.

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. Oct. 16. “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand.

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:

Looking to sharpen your technology skills?:  If you’re interested in attending a computer class, please call 253-931-6779.

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: • First Thursday of the month – Oddfellas Pub & Eatery, 102 W. Main St.; • second Thursday – Auburn Wine & Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE; • third Thursday – Station Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125; • fourth Thursday – Zola’s Café, 402 E. Main St. Suite 120; • fifth Thursday – Don Giovanni’s Ristorante and Wine Bar, 18 Auburn Way S. 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.

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.

Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce 15th annual Holiday Auction & Dinner: 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 1, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Way, Auburn. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Pegi Moll at: 253-833-0700 or pegi@auburnareawa.org. Information: www.auburnareawa.org.

Health Insurance Enrollment Event: 1-5 p.m. Nov. 9, Kent Memorial Park Building, 850 N. Central Ave., Kent. Learn more about new affordable health insurance options. Assistance  available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Somali. Legal immigrants need to supply a passport or green card. For more information or to find additional enrollment events in your community, visit www.kingcounty.gov/coverage or call 1-800-756-5437.

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.

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 also serves clients on the second and fourth Tuesday, 10 to 3. 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 253-875-9163.

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.

“Young Frankenstein The Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19; 2 p.m. Oct. 13. Auburn Community Players presentation. Based on the 1974 comedy film of the same name written by Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder and directed by Brooks, who has described it as his best film. Tickets: $14 regular, $12 students, seniors ($17/$15 at the door).

Ave Kids, Hilarious Harvest Magic Show: 2 p.m. Oct. 26. Audiences across the USA love Louie Foxx’s One-Man Side Show. Gasp as Louie makes his head shrink, balances a cup of water upside down and much more, all while making you laugh. Tickets: $8.

Nearly Dan: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Nearly Dan is made up of 12 national musicians who share a distinctive passion for the music of Steely Dan – revered for inventive music-making, jazz-infected lush harmonies and their own lyrical color. Tickets: $20 regular; $18 students, seniors.

Ave Kids, Chicken Little : 2 p.m. Nov. 2, The sky is falling and Chicken Little must go to the palace to tell the King. Along the way, the little clucker meets a variety of gullible, but lovable, buffoons who join him on his royal mission. Tickets: $8.

British Export: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7. British Export has provided the ultimate Beatles tribute show for over a decade and performed for tens of thousands of fans at some of the most prestigious events in the world. Tickets: $15 regular; $13 students, seniors; $10 for veterans and active military.

Seattle International Comedy Competition: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 15. Top comedians compete for prize money in the 33rd annual stand-up contest. The touring festival includes 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.

Randy Hansen’s Jimi Hendrix Tribute: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23. For nearly three decades, world-renowned guitarist Randy Hansen has acquired a reputation as being one of the best Hendrix impersonators. Tickets: $17 regular; $15 students, seniors.

AUBURN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

APAC, 206 E 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.

Auburn Symphony Orchestra, Tchaikovsky’s best, Symphony No. 4: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 13. Seattle-based pianist Mark Salman returns for his third appearance with the Auburn Symphony performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. Program also features Beethoven’s dramatic Coriolan Overture. Prior to the performance, conductor Stewart Kershaw and KUOW host Dave Beck will give a pre-concert lecture, focusing on the composers and their works. Reserved seats are $34 adults, $27 seniors and $10 students. To order tickets, call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at auburnsymphony.org.

Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra: 2:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Take a trip down memory lane with the music of Jimmy Dorsey and revel in the classic hits, such as “Amapola”, “Green Eyes”, “I Remember You”, and “Tangerine”. The Orchestra, under the direc­tion of trombonist Bill Tole, is joined by guest and lead singer Nancy Knorr, recreating a trib­ute to the legendary Helen O’ Connell. Tickets: $17 regular; $15 students, seniors.

ELSEWHERE

Auburn Mountainview High School Bands Fall Concert: 7 p.m. Oct. 16, Theater at Mountainview, 28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. AMHS Jazz Band, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble provide an evening of fine music under the direction of Derek Pyle. Free admission. For more information, visit RoarOfTheLions.org.

The Harmony Kings Barbershop Chorus: 2 p.m. Oct. 27, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 515 South 312th St., Federal Way. Free community appreciation concert. The Harmony Kings are an a cappella chorus of the Barbershop Harmony Society composed of men throughout the area who rehearse at the church every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. New members, guests welcome. Sponsored in part by a grant from the Federal Way Arts Commission. For more information, call 425-372-6231 or visit www.harmonykings.org.

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 Wednesdays 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. • Nov. 6 program: Lisa Schmidt and Debra Di BLasi. 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.

“Scrooge the Musical”: 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 14, 20, 21; 3 p.m. Dec. 14, 15, 21, Performing Arts Building, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Heavier Than Air Family Theatre performs classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation into a new man through his night of ghostly visits, only with a melodic, musical twist. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the door. To order tickets or obtain more information, visit www.heavierthanair.com.

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 three leveled groups based on age and ability (grades 4 through college).  Call 253-347-0180 to schedule an audition.  For more information, visit  www.rainieryouthchoirs.org.

Dance

Children’s Dance Theater Open House:  Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for program information. Located at 122 W. Main St. (entrance in back)

Auburn Dance Academy:  Visit www.auburndanceacademy.com or call 253-833-1891 for program information.  The academy is located at 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100.

Auburn Dance & Music Center: Visit www.auburndancecenter.com or call 253-833-6773 for program information. The center is located at 306 Auburn Ave.

Surrendered School of the Arts: Visit www.surrenderedschool.com or call 253-474-4881 for program information.  Classes are on Tuesdays at Lifegate Auburn Foursquare Church, 307 E. Main St.

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

Grease Was the Word: Aug. 14-Nov. 10. Looking at the quickly changing world of teenagers and their cars in 1950s and ‘60s America. Like every generation of youth, these teens challenged the social norms of their parents, but they had an additional tool at their disposal: the easily available automobile.

Small Works, Big Presents, The Gift of Art: Noon-4 p.m. Nov. 20-24, Nov. 27-Dec. 1, Dec. 4-8, Dec. 11-15, Dec. 18-21. A juried show and sale of Northwest arts and crafts sponsored by the City of Auburn Arts Commission. Regular admission.

PROGRAMS

Late Play Day: 6 p.m. Nov. 21. Drop-in for family friendly activity and craft stations throughout the museum. Admission free. No registration is required. • Dec. 12. Holiday fun for the kids with themed crafts throughout the museum and a chance to visit with Santa Claus. Admission free. No registration is required.

Overnight at the Museum: 7 p.m. Nov. 22. Great for kids age 7-12. Kids will enjoy fun museum and art activities, play games and enjoy a movie screening and snack. Cost: $30 for first child/ $25 per additional siblings, registration required. Call 253-288-7439.

Holiday Tea: 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. seatings, Dec. 14. Enjoy a holiday tea at the museum with a full menu of teatime savory and sweet treats. Cost: $15 per person. Registration required. wrvmuseum.org/events.html

MARY OLSON FARM PROGRAMS

Located at 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn.  Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information and tickets.

Galleries

Auburn City Hall:  Oct. 2-Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; artists reception: Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 10. Featuring watercolorists throughout the area that take classes led by Jo Anne Iwasaki. More than 50 emerging artists display their unique styles in a variety of watercolor paintings. Admission is free. 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.