Events

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

Domestic Violence Awareness Month rally: 12:15 p.m., Oct. 1, Maleng Regional Justice Center, 401 Fourth Ave. N, Kent, Outside steps (or third floor rotunda in the event of inclement weather). Auburn Domestic Violence Task Force sponsoring the event. Program includes Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna, Kent Police Chief Steve Strachan, KCPAO Domestic Violent Unit. Speakers will address the efforts of law enforcement and the daily battle against the preventable harm of domestic violence, the progress made in the 30-plus years of domestic violence legislation and the continuing issues that must be addressed.

Autumn Wedding Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 2, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Free. Meet vendors, watch a fashion show and find everything you need to plan your perfect wedding. Sponsors include Muckleshoot Bingo, Legendary Doughnuts, Group USA and Rottles Clothes & Shoes and The Mane Team Salon. For information, contact Debbie Luce 253-833-0700 or www.autumnweddingshow.com.

12th annual Reaching Out Fair: 6-8:30 p.m., Oct. 7, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Co-hosted by the Auburn School District, the Cities of Auburn, Algona and Pacific, Green River Community College and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the evening focuses on how to keep children and youth safe. A resource information fair will be available from 6-7 p.m. Resources from various organizations such as Auburn Parks and Recreation, YMCA and Auburn Youth Resources will be shared with the community. Students also will show off their talent and share testimonials. The live finale will include a hip-hop dance performance by the Fab-5, a local organization dedicated to provide youth a safe place to develop their talents within the hip-hop culture. For more information, call 253-931-4713 or www.auburn.wednet.edu or www.auburn wa.gov.

Oktoberfest Northwest: Oct. 8-9, Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW, Puyallup. Traditional German foods, music and games for all ages. Event hours: 11 a.m.-midnight, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. For information, visit www.oktoberfestnw.com or call 425-295-3262.

S’more Than You Imagined: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 9, Game Farm Wilderness Park, 2401 Stuck River Road, Auburn. S’mores, a big band, storytelling by a bonfire. Free to the public. Information: 253-931-3043, www.auburnwa.gov.

CAToberfest, a Celebration of Cats: 1-4 p.m., Oct. 9, Maple Valley Community Center, 22010 SE 248th St., Maple Valley. Join the family festivities, sponsored by South County CATS, a local non-profit, all-volunteer spay/neuter assistance organization. Free admission, food, crafts, raffle, silent auction and free plush kitties for kids (while they last.). A donation of canned cat food or non-clumping litter is welcome. Visit www.southcountycats.petfinder.org for more information.

Halloween Harvest Festival: 2-5 p.m., Oct. 23, Washington Elementary School, 20 E St. NE, Auburn. Games, crafts, face painting, scary cookies, cauldrons of punch. Bring a can of food for admission to support the Auburn Food Bank. Information: 253-931-3043, www.auburnwa.gov.

Fifth annual Tacoma Fall Home & Remodeling Show: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 28-30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 31, Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St. Featuring more than 400 exhibitors. Meet top remodelers, landscapers, The Home Depot and Master Builders Association professionals. The show also offers ideas for garden and landscaping projects with display gardens from SK Landscape, Marenakos Rock Center and the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals. Admission: $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 62 and older (weekdays only), free to children 12 and under, free (with ID) for American Horticulture Society Members. Discount coupons are available online at www.otshows.com. For more information, call 253-756-2121 or visit www.otshows.com.

45th annual Veterans Day Parade & Observance: 11 a.m., Nov. 6, Main Street, Auburn. One of the largest Veterans Day Parades west of the Mississippi, the mile-long Veterans Day Parade proceeds west on Main Street from E Street SE to B Street NW in Auburn and will include a military fly-over, marching bands, honor guards, military marching units and vehicles, veterans units, drill teams, community and scouting groups, as well as floats, antique cars, horses, dogs, kids, and more. The day kicks off with a breakfast, sponsored by the American Legion, which is followed by a Remembrance Ceremony. A Static Display & Exhibit Showcase is held along the parade route from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Auburn Noon Lions Luncheon and an open house at the VFW follow the parade. The day is complete after the state’s largest Marching Band and Field Competition awards its winners at Auburn High School Stadium. The 45th annual observance includes a traveling wall tribute, which is open 24 hours a day, beginning Nov. 4. Information: 253-931-3043, www.auburnwa.gov.

Santa Parade: 4:30 p.m., Dec. 4, Main Street, Auburn. A free, festive and fun children’s parade, which is followed by a community caroling and the lighting of the City Hall Christmas tree. Pre-parade entertainment starts at 4 p.m. in front of City Hall. A Snack and Craft event precedes the parade from 2-4 p.m. at Washington Elementary. Auburn Ave. Theater to host movie after parade. Information: 253-931-3043, www.auburnwa.gov.

Benefits

Pacific Ballroom Dance: 7 p.m., Oct. 8, Pacific Ballroom Dance Studio, 1604 15th St. SW, Suite 109, Auburn. Fundraisier. Special guest is Pierre Dulaine, well-known ballroom dancer and dance instructor. Dance the night away, learn some dance steps, enjoy some refreshments and support social development and arts education for kids. Tickets: $15. For more information, visit www.pacificballroom.org.

Relay for Life Autumn Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 23, Auburn Elks Club, 2402 Auburn Way N. Hand-crafted items, home-party vendors, bake sale and more. 50 cents off entry with a can of food. Proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Sponsored by Team Believe.

Fifth annual Children’s Fun Walk to Stop the Violence: Noon-2 p.m., Oct. 23, Roegner Park, 601 Oravetz Road SE, Auburn. Hosted by the Auburn Domestic Violence Task Force. Fee: $10 for family. Proceeds from 5K (3.1-mile) event to support survivors of domestic violence. In the spirit of Halloween, family-friendly costumes encouraged. Remember purple is the color for domestic violence awareness. Cool kid friendly prizes will be awarded. Pets on leashes also are welcome. For more information, call Shelly David, domestic violence legal advocate, City of Auburn Prosecutor’s Office, at 253-931-3072 (sdavid@auburnwa.gov) or Kim Hicks at 253-939-2243.

Skate to Stop Domestic Violence: 5-7 p.m., Oct. 23, Skate Connection, 1825 Howard Road, Auburn. Skating and skate rentals free (Rollerblades $2). Complimentary cake, coffee and lemonade. Donations accepted. Proceeds will benefit survivors of domestic violence in Auburn. For more information, call Shelly David at 253-931-3072 or sdavid@auburnwa.gov, or 253-833-4990.

Waddell & Reed’s Oktoberfest: 4-8 p.m., Oct. 28. The Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St., Auburn. Benefit for ACAP Child & Family Services. Free beer tasting and brats, wine tasting, open forum for market concerns and prizes. Please RSVP by Oct. 25. Space is limited. For reservations, call 253-474-9555 or 253-927-3808.

Vendors wanted for Christmas bizarre/raffles: Nov. 6, Poodle Dog Restaurant, 1522 54th Ave. E, Fife. $25 per table/space. Proceeds go to the survivors of Domestic Violence Legal Fund. For details, contact Jane Balmer, baker at the restaurant, at 253-922-6161 or 253-439-8920, or Shelly David, DV legal advocate, 253-209-7922.

Classes

CERT courses: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Oct. 5 and ending Nov. 9 (6-week course), Auburn Emergency Operations Center, third floor, One Main Street Professional Plaza, 1 E. Main St., Auburn. Course includes two Saturday drills: Oct. 23 and Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The City of Auburn Emergency Management Office, in conjunction with the White River Valley Citizen Corps Council, is providing area residents with the opportunity to complete Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. The training is being offered at no cost to community members but participants must pre-register. For more information or to register please call 253-876-1925 or e-mail emergencyprep@auburnwa.gov. Applications also are available online at www.auburnwa.gov/disaster.

Love and Logic Parent: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 9, 16, Les Gove Multipurpose Building, 1020 Deal’s Way SE, Auburn. Learn how parenting can be fun and rewarding instead of stressful and chaotic. Class, which will be taught by a teacher in the Auburn School District, will provide practical tools and techniques that help parents achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children and help them prepare their kids for the real world. Workbook included. Fee: $35 for Auburn resident, $44 non-residents; couples fee $50 for Auburn resident, $63 non-resident. $10 additional supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Register for classes and programs via Auburn@Play online at www.auburnwa.gov, in person at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration building at 910 Ninth Street SE or by calling 253-931-3043.

Health

Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oct. 2, Lakeland Hills Community, 1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E.; 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Oct. 5, World Vision HQ, 34834 Weyerhaeuser Way, Federal Way; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 16, GWTA, 1611 W. Valley Highway S; 11 a.m.-2 p.m, Oct. 27, Van Siclen, Stock & Firkins – Attorney at Law, 721 45th St. NE. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 1, Boeing 17-44 (employees only), 700 15th St. SW, Auburn; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Oct. 4, Messiah Lutheran Church, New Gathering Hall, 805 4th St. NE; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., Oct. 15, Auburn Regional Medical Center, mobile at 2nd Street entrance; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 21, Auburn Riverside High School, auxiliary gym, 501 Oravetz Road; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 27, Auburn Mountainview High School, auxiliary gym, 28900 124th Ave. SE; 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Nov. 2, Jefferson High School, little gym, 4248 S. 288th St., Auburn; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., Nov. 4, Auburn City Hall, council chamber, 25 W. Main St.; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 4, Auburn High School, The Pit, 800 4th St. NE; 1-3:15 p.m, 4-7 p.m., Nov. 8, LDS Auburn, church gym, 625 M St. SE. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Healthy Cooking: Demonstrations, Outpatient Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services, Medical Gym, 701 M St., Suite 102, Auburn. Event: 5 p.m., Oct 13 Grains, Whole Grains and Low-Glycemic Grains. A $5 food donation requested. For more information, contact Kirsten at 253-833-8766.

Auburn Valley YMCA living tobacco-free programs: Weekly support groups: • Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW (free child care provided); • Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., Auburn Regional Medical Center, 202 N Division St. Please call before your first visit to confirm room location. Contact Heidi Henson, program coordinator, at 253-223-7538 or hhenson@seattleymca.org. Also: free Accelerate Your Quit! workshop: 12:30-3:30 p.m., Nov. 13, Auburn Valley YMCA, Registration required. Contact Henson, at 253-223-7538 or hhenson@seattleymca.org.

The Best Defense Against Breast Cancer: 6 p.m., Oct. 12, Capital Oncology Cancer Center, 222 2nd St. NE, Auburn. Oncologist John Keech, DO, of Capital Oncology, will hold a public health talk on the subject, in which he will cover the facts and myths about what every woman should know about breast cancer and its treatment. To register for the talk, please call 1-800-370-8640.

Libraries

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Toddler ABC Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.

Tuesday Baby Bounces and Story Times: 10:05 a.m. and 11 a.m., Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Join us for bounces, stories and short playtime afterward.

Preschool ABC Story Times: 11 a.m., Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25. Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome.

Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27. Ages 3 to 6, siblings welcome. Kids will be hopping to stories, finger plays and funny flannel board activities.

Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., Oct. 14, 21, 28. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime story time.

Book Buddies: 4 p.m., Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26. Teen volunteers are available to assist elementary school students in kindergarten through fourth grade with their reading.

Spanish-English Story Times: 7 p.m., Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27. Ages 3-8.

Hallo-wee!: 10:30 a.m., Oct. 29. All ages welcome. Come in costume to a short Halloween Story Time with a parade and trick-or-treating to follow.

TEENS

Short and Scary Story Contest: For students in grades 6–12 enrolled in Auburn School District, private schools or homeschooled in Auburn, Algona, Pacific or Muckleshoot. Submit your spookiest stories this month and win a ghastly good prize. All stories must be original, written in English and between 500-3,000 words. Stories written for school assignments are OK. E-mail your story to WritingContest@kcls.org as a Word document attachment or in the text of your message. Make sure your e-mail includes: name, school, grade and a phone number where you can be reached.

Teen Book Club: 4:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., Oct. 19. “Un Lun Dun” by China Miéville. The first eight people who sign up to attend will receive a free copy courtesy of the Friends of the Auburn Library.

Game On!: 3:30 p.m., Oct. 6, 13, 20. Play your favorite games for the Wii, Xbox 360, GameCube and PS2. Check out our new games.

Horror Writing Workshop: 3:30 p.m., Oct. 21, 28. Learn how to write a spooky story in two workshops and then enter your story into our Short and Spooky story writing contest. Learn new writing skills and enter to win a gift card from Borders.

Slam, A Poetry Event: 6 p.m., Oct. 21. Bring your original work or a favorite poem or song to recite.

Teen Read Week Film Festival: 3 p.m., Oct. 22. Celebrate Teen Read Week with musical movies. This year’s theme is Books with Beat. Snacks provided. Rated PG or PG-13. Ask at the Information Desk for titles.

Rock Band 3 Tournament: 3 p.m., Oct. 27. Teams of up to six teens will compete to see who is the Rock Band champion. Winners will receive gift cards. Warm up and registration from 3-4 p.m. Tournament begins at 4 p.m.

ADULTS

Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., Oct. 26. The Friends support the library and programs. Join us.

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., Oct. 2, 9, 6, 13, 27; 7 p.m., Oct 11. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.

Share your Love of Reading with Someone Who Cannot Visit the Library: Volunteer to select, deliver and return library materials to a shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. You must be age 18 or older and have reliable transportation. Training is provided and takes about an hour. For more information, contact Susan LaFantasie, 425-369-3235 or 877-905-2008.

Computer Classes: Sign up at the information desk or call 253-931-3018. • Internet Level 1: 10 a.m., Oct. 4; • Excel Level 1: 10 a.m., Oct. 5; • Word Level 1: 10 a.m., Oct. 7; • Excel Level 2: 7 p.m., Oct. 13; • E-mail Level 1: 10 a.m., Oct. 16; • Excel Level 3: noon, Oct. 16; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., Oct. 19; • Introduction to Computers: 10 a.m., Oct. 23; • Facebook & LinkedIn Basics: 1 p.m., Oct. 15.

Computer Class, One-on-One Assistance: Do you need extra help on the computer? Are you working on a special project? A Netmaster volunteer can give you one-on-one assistance. Please call to make an appointment. Call the library, 253-931-3018. Drop-ins OK if there is free time. Check in at the Information Desk. The instructor will assist you on a KCLS computer, but cannot provide assistance with your own personal computer.

Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28. Improve your English speaking and listening skills.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., Oct. 5. Join the Auburn Library Book Discussion Group for an evening of lively conversation. Our friendly group meets the first Tuesday of each month. Please see http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/adults/ for more information.

Auburn Authors’ Group: 7 p.m., Oct. 12. Ages 18 and older. Join other local writers for critique and support of your writing process.

Resume Help: 10 a.m., Oct. 20. Receive one-on-one assistance with your resume and cover letter. Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018.

Things That Go Bump in the Night: 5:30 p.m., Oct. 26. Join members of A.P.A.R.T. (Auburn Paranormal Activities Research Team) as they explain the ins and outs of ghost hunting. Hear which houses in King County the group thinks are haunted and why.

The New Job Search in the New Economy: 10 a.m., Oct. 30. Presented by Duncan Burgess. In this workshop you will learn how to shift your approach to match the new job environment and smooth your path to finding employment. The workshop covers the key differences in today’s labor market.

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.

Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m., Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Join us for a special one-on-one bonding time with bounces, rhymes, stories and play time. One baby per lap, please.

Pajama Story Time: 7 p.m., Oct. 11, 25. Ages 3 and older with adult, siblings welcome. Fun stories, music and activities before bedtime. You are welcome to attend in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed friend.

Halloweenie Jellybeanie: 11 a.m., Oct. 29. Ages 3 and older. Hear some “not so scary” stories and songs that won’t create the shivers and might make you laugh. Come in costume and we’ll “treat” following the performance.

KidsRead@4 Book Club: 4 p.m., Oct. 7. Ages 9 to 12. Let’s meet the first Thursday of the month to talk about great books. This month we will discuss Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Copies of this title have been reserved and are available for check out at the library.

TEENS

Game On!: 3 p.m., Oct. 6,13, 20, 27. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube games.

Teen Reads: 3:30 p.m., Oct. 26. Join us to eat snacks and discuss the book of the month. Receive a free copy of the book to take home courtesy of the Friends of the Algona-Pacific Library.

ADULTS

Making Math Fun is NOT an Oxymoron: 11 a.m., Oct. 9. Presented by Explorations in Math. Using math games and materials to teach math skills can make learning more fun for early elementary age children. These games address important math skills but won’t require elaborate setup or the purchase of expensive materials. Provides 1.5 credit hours in curriculum development.

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

STORY TIME

Stories and Strings: 11 a.m., Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27. Come join us for a rockin’ good time of stories, songs and silliness.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Looking to sharpen your technology skills?:  If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779.  • Internet Level II: 10 a.m., Oct. 4. Review and extend the knowledge and skills covered in Internet Level 1. Explore fun and helpful websites, discuss printing from the Internet, explore blogs, and discuss Internet Security. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse and ability to type website addresses. • Excel Level I: 6 p.m., Oct. 21. Learn how to perform calculations using formulas, copy formulas with the fill handle and use Autosum for quick addition. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse and keyboard.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Reading in the Woods Book Group: 7 p.m., Oct. 4. Join us for a lively thoughtful discussion. This month’s book is “18 Best Stories” by Edgar Allen Poe. Light refreshments will be served. Please come to the Service Desk at the library to obtain a copy of the book.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Muckleshoot Poetry Café: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 18. Share your poetry, song lyrics or short stories at our Poetry Café, hosted by Joel Keeline. Light refreshments will be provided.

Plateau Area Creative Writing Group: 10 a.m., Oct. 22. Calling all writers. This writing workshop is designed for all who write – whether it’s poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction or memoir. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned writer or one who is just getting started, please come and share your stories.

Network

Auburn Morning Toastmasters Club: 6:30-7:30 a.m. Thursdays. Learn the fine art of communication in a supportive atmosphere. Toastmasters is an international organization helping people improve their communication and pubic speaking skills. New members welcome. Rainbow Café, 112 E. Main St., Auburn.

Auburn Area Chamber “Connecting for Success” Networking Breakfast: 8-9 a.m., the first Wednesday of every month. Sponsored by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $5, includes continental breakfast. Auburn Area Chamber Board Room, 108 S. Division, Suite B. 253-833-0700.

Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Partnership Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the third Monday of every month, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room (fourth floor), 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Register online through the chamber.

Free new and small business workshop: 1-4 p.m., Oct. 6, Seattle office, Washington State Department of Revenue, 2101 4th Ave., Suite 1400, in Seattle. Participants will learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection, and record-keeping requirements. All receive a workbook and helpful reference guide to Department of Revenue rules and regulations. To register, visit www.dor.wa.gov or call 206-727-5300.

GriefWorks 7th annual Partners Appreciation Breakfast: 7 a.m., Oct. 29, Millennium Room, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 9th Ave. SE. To learn more about becoming a table host or a compassion partner, please call GriedWorks at 253-333-9420 or e-mail gene@griefworks.org. RSVP at www.griefworks.org.

Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Auction & Dinner: 5-9 p.m., Nov. 12, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Auburn. Fundraiser. Register online. Information: Betty Cannon 253-833-0700, or betty@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: Noon Mondays-Fridays. Registration for lunch begins at 11 a.m. Choose from soup and sandwich or the main meal menu. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and older; $5.75 for those younger than 60.

• Movie screenings: 12:45 p.m. , Wednesdays. Refreshments provided. Cost: Free.

• Monday Supper Club: 5-6 p.m. the third Monday of the month. Cost: $5; registration required.

• Meals on Wheels: Senior Services’ Meals on Wheels program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information call the Auburn Senior Center at 253-931-3016.

• Enhance Wellness Program: Registered nurse and social worker are on-site to help individuals work towards their own health and wellness goals. Call for details.

• Open Jam Session: 10-11:30 a.m., second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Jessie Powell is the organizer of the musicians, but anybody is welcome to come and play with the group.

• Wii bowling: 9:30 a. m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays.

Entertainment

Bravo Performing Arts Series – The Coats: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 2, Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. The Coats are a cappella singing group with its beginnings on the corners of Pike Place Market. These guys are a high-energy act that creates tight harmonies. Tickets: $17, $15. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Rodney Atkins: 5 p.m., 9 p.m., Oct. 2, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Atkins, one of country’s music bright young stars, headlines the 27th annual Rotary Club of Auburn Scholarship Show. Proceeds from the concerts – presented by the Rotary Club of Auburn and KMPS 94.1 FM – will benefit the club’s scholarship fund. Seats are $30. Dinner-and-four-ticket packages are available at $250. To order, call 206-628-0888 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. For reservations/information, call 253-833-6633.

ASO’s “From Vienna to Paris”: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 9; 2:30 p.m., Oct. 10, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Auburn Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 2010-11 season by taking audiences from hilltop chapels in the Austrian Alps to hypnotic strolls along the Champs Élysées. Program includes: Beethoven (Symphony No. 2 in D Major); Chausson (Poème for Violin and Orchestra and Brittany Boulding, soloist) and Stravinsky (Firebird Suite). Reserved seats: $32 adults, $25 seniors, $10 students. For tickets, call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at auburnsymphony.org.

The Wharton Duo: 7 p.m., Oct. 10, Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H St., Auburn. Hear the romantic tone of the cello played by acclaimed artists Bill and Linda Wharton. Admission is free.

Doktor Kaboom!: 2 p.m., Oct. 16, Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Creatively blending theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom keeps his audience riveted with interest and rolling with laughter whilst exploring scientific content. Using masterful improvisational skills, Doktor Kaboom takes his audience on a sidesplitting tour of the modern scientific method. Tickets: $6. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Lady Day and the Blues, The Billie Holiday Songbook: 8 p.m., Oct. 15, 16; 2 p.m., Oct. 17, Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Gifted vocalist Stacie Calkins performs more than 30 of the classic jazz standards recorded by the legendary Billie Holiday. Backed by a live five-piece jazz ensemble, the songs Calkins will perform include Holiday’s signature tune “God Bless The Child” as well as “Good Morning Heartache”, “Strange Fruit”, “Lover Man”, “I Cried For You”, “You’ve Changed, “I Cover The Waterfront”, “The Man I Love” and “What A Little Moonlight Can Do”. The program also will include several songs written by Holiday, including “Don’t Explain”, “Fine And Mellow” and “Billie’s Blues”. Tickets: $20 general, $15 student/senior/military, $10 groups of 8 or more. Doors and box office open 30 minutes prior to the show. For more information, call 206-799-6914. To order tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/131360.

Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 22, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Three-comedian lineup. Tickets: $17, $15. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Sambatuque: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. A Seattle-based quintet, fronted by singer/dancer Makala Romero, will be performing a vibrant and eclectic blend of music from Brazil and the Caribbean. Tickets: $17, $15. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Seattlet International Comedy Competition: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 5, 12, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Comedians compete for prize money in the 31st annual Seattle International StandUp Comedy 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 or $18 student/senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Sinatra at the Sands: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 13, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Jim Kerl’s Swing Session big band and Joey Jewell will take you back to the heyday of Las Vegas and the reigning king of the strip, Frank Sinatra. Joey is recognized as a wonderful vocal stylist and entertainer in the tradition of the great shows of the Rat-Pack era. Swing Session will play the music of the Count Basie Orchestra as originally arranged by Quincy Jones, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of swinging big band music. Tickets: $20 or $18 student/senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Also looking for talented musicians, singers or comedians to perform. Please contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.

Calling all musicians: The Auburn Senior Activity Center will be hosting jam sessions for musicians on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Musicians who play acoustic and electric instruments are invited to play. Jam sessions will be conducted from 10-11:30 a.m. at the center, 808 9th St. SE. For more information, please call 253 931-3016.

Sunday night jazz: 8 p.m., every Sunday, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Club Galaxy. Darren Motamedy and guests. 21-and-over. No cover. 253-939-7484, www.muckleshootcasino.com.

Nightlife

Baker Street Books: 7-10 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131. All events are free, no cover.

The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.

Dance

Children’s Dance Theater: Visit auburnchildrensancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for more information. CDT is located at 14 B St. NE, Nos. 1 & 2, Auburn.

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

Museums

Black Diamond Historical Society Museum: Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 32627 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2142, museum@blackdiamondmuseum.org or www.blackdiamondmuseum.org.

White River Valley Museum: Featured exhibit: Through Nov. 7, celebrating 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Washington with “Politics and Bedcovers.” The exhibit delves into the historic and contemporary political beliefs of women articulated through quilting and textile arts. Related events: • Family Day: Crazy Quilts! Oct. 9, noon to 4 p.m. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission: $1-$2; free on Wednesdays. 918 H St. S.E., Auburn. 253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org.

Galleries

Auburn City Hall: Oct. 1-Nov. 3: Maylee Noah (photography); Don DeLeva, (oil/mixed dedia). 25 W. Main St. Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.

Cheryl Sallee Gallery: Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Admission: Free. Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. S.E. 253-931-5043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.