Events

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

Ryan Coleman: 11:30 a.m., Dec. 31, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. Lunch and special entertainment from Ryan Coleman, a local entertainer who does a one-man tribute act as the legendary Buddy Holly. Call the center at 253-931-3016 to register. There is a $3 suggested donation for lunch for people 60 and over, $5.75 for those under 60.

23rd annual Washington Sportsmen’s Show: Jan. 27-31. Show hours: noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday (Jan. 27-29), 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Saturday (Jan. 30), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 31), Western Washington Fairgrounds, 110 9th Ave. SW, Puyallup. Exhibits, seminars, kids’ activities, a true “buyers show,” with hundreds of exhibitors and dealers offering show discounts on fishing and hunting gear, outdoor clothing, camping equipment, sport fishing boats, RVs and accessories. Admission: adults $10 ($8 exchange with coupon); juniors (6-16) 5; children 5-under free. For weekday discount coupons, visit www.otshows.com. For more information, 503-246-8291.

27th annual Tacoma Home & Garden Show: Jan. 27-31. Show hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday (Jan. 27 and 28), 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday and Saturday (Jan. 29-30), 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday (Jan. 31), Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St. More than 1,000 exhibits, display gardens and a full schedule of “how-to” seminars. Admission: $10 adults; $8 seniors (weekdays only, 62-older); free (with ID) for American Horticulture Society Members; free to children 16 and under. Two-day passes: $16 adults, $12 seniors. Weekday discount coupons online. For more information, call 253.756.2121 or visit www.otshows.com.

Northwest Flower & Garden Show: Feb 3-7. Show hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. , Wednesday-Saturday (Feb. 3-6); 9 a.m.- to 6 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 7), Washington State Convention and Trade Center, 7th and Pike, Seattle. Lineup includes 25 display gardens, internationally-known speakers, more than 350 exhibitors and activities. Theme: “Beauty and Functionality.” Advance “early bird” tickets available at a discounted price of $16 for adults (normally $20 at the door). Visit www.gardenshow.com for advance ticket sale locations or to purchase tickets online. Admission: $20 adults; $15 group (per ticket; minimum purchase of 20 tickets): $10 half-Day (purchased online or at the door after 3 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday); $5 youth (ages 13-17); free children (ages 12 and under).

4th annual Daddy Daughter Date Night : 6:30-9 p.m., Feb. 19-20, Auburn Senior Activity Center, located at 808 Ninth St. SE. Presented by the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department. Girls age 4-10 years will enjoy an evening with their daddy or special date. Dancing, dinner and dessert is included in the $45 per couple registration fee ($10 each additional girl; non-resident fees apply). Visit the Parks, Arts & Recreation Office at 910 Ninth Street SE to register or call 253-931-3043.

Benefits

Holiday fundraiser: 9:30-11 a.m., Dec. 26, Corestar Pilates: 205 E. Main St., Suite B, Auburn. Pilates, yoga and Zumba classes.Teachers to donate time; $10 donations plus non-perishable food items. Proceeds to benefit Auburn Food Bank. 206-914-0112, www.corestarpilates.com.

Holidays

Holiday light strand recycling: Until Jan. 22. Presented by Ilalko Elementary School PTA Green Team. Collecting broken, mangled, snarled and unusable light strands. Extension cords are fine, too. Collection boxes established near the school’s front office center, 301 Oravetz Place SE; TOP Food & Drug (1406 Lake Tapps Parkway E.); Lakeland Family Chiropractic (4220 A St. SE, Suite 103); Children’s Dance Theater (14 B St. NE); Auburn Family YMCA (1620 Perimeter Road SW); and Bank of America (Southcenter branch, Tukwila). Proceeds will benefit the Ilalko Library Fund.

Classes

Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation: City of Auburn offers a variety of classes and programs. Fall options include preschool, youth, teen, and adult leisure programs; youth, teen, and adult athletics; fitness and wellness programs; programs designed to provide social and recreational opportunities to senior citizens and those with special needs, and other special events suitable for the entire family and community at large. New this session are a variety of art and drawing classes, stroller strides, and open gym gymnastics for kids. Additionally, the Parks, Arts & Rec has numerous facilities available for rent. Residents can register now via Auburn@Play on-line 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. Reservations for all facilities must be made in person at the Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Office, 910 Ninth St SE.

Health

Blood drives for Cascade Regional Blood Center: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jan. 2, Lakeland Hills Community, 1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E, Auburn; 9 a.m.-noon, Jan. 3, St. Luke’s Church, 515 S. 312th St., Federal Way; noon-4 p.m., Jan. 5, Washington Conference of Seventh-day Adventist, 32229 Weyerhaeuser, Federal Way; noon-2 p.m., Jan. 6, Tharco, 510 10th Ave. N., Algona; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jan. 13, Costco Wholesale No. 828, Auburn; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Jan. 15, Scoreboard Pub, 1200 S. 324th, Federal Way; 9-11 a.m., Jan. 21, Parametrix, 1002 15th St. SW, Auburn. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net.

Puget Sound Blood Center blood drives: 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Jan. 4, New Gathering Hall, Messiah Lutheran Church, 805 4th St. NE, Auburn; 9-11:30 a.m., Jan. 6, Cardinal Health parking lot, 801 C St., Auburn; 1-3:30 p.m., Jan. 6, Tesoro Refining and Marketing Co., 3450 S. 344th W., Auburn; 1-3:30 p.m., Jan. 6, Aero Controls Inc., 1610 20th St. NW, Auburn; 1-3:15 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Jan. 11, LDS Church gym, 625 M St. NE, Auburn; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., Jan. 18, IBS Inc., 740 Clay St. NW, Auburn; noon-2 p.m., 2:45-6 p.m., Jan. 19, Auburn Adventist Academy, Fireside Room, 5000 Auburn Way S., Auburn; 8-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 20, West Auburn High School gym, 401 W. Main St.; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 21, Auburn Mountainview High School auxiliary gym, 28900 124th Ave. SE; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Jan. 27, Glacier Room, Lindbloom Center, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., Jan. 29, Auburn Regional Medial Center, at 2nd Street entrance; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., Jan. 30, SuperMall, bus by the Burlington Coat Factory, 1101 Supermall Way, Auburn. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Corestar Pilates: 205 E Main St., Suite B, Auburn. Pilates, yoga and Zumba classes now being offered for adults and teens. Registration for October classes available now. To register visit www.corestarpilates.com or call 206-914-0112 for more info.

Libraries

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

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

Tuesday Baby Tales and Bounces Story Times: 10:05 a.m., (repeated at 11 a.m.) Jan. 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., Jan. 4, 11, 25. Explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.

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

Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., Jan. 7, 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.

Early Literacy Parties in Spanish: 10:30 a.m., Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4. Eight series of free workshops for Spanish-speaking families with children ages newborn to 5. Families learn about early literacy and how to prepare their children for kindergarten. Free books in Spanish.

Book Club Party for Kids: 4 p.m., Jan. 15. Grades 3-8. Join us for a lively book discussion. Snacks will be served.

TEENS

Study Zone: 5 p.m., Jan. 4, 11, 25; 6 p.m., Jan. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; 4 p.m., Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28. Grades K-12. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors. .

Study Zone Online Now Available: 3-8 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays; 3:30-6 p.m., Sundays. Grades K-12. Join an online Study Zone classroom to get help in math, science, English and social studies from a volunteer tutor.  For more information, www.kcls.org/studyzone. At this time Study Zone Online is available only through a library computer.

Game On!: 3:30 p.m., Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27. Play your favorite games for the Wii, Xbox 360, GameCube and PS2.

Teen Book Club: 4:30 p.m., Jan. 19. “The Amulet of Samarkand 15” by Jonathan Stroud. The first 10 people who sign up to attend will receive a free copy courtesy of the Friends of the Auburn Library. Check out http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/teens for more information.

ADULTS

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. (No class Jan. 18). Presented by Green River Community College. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

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

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

Computer Classes: Sign up at the information desk or call 253-931-3018. • Microsoft Word Nivel 1 (Microsoft Word Level 1): 7 p.m., Jan. 7; • Microsoft Word Level 3: 10 a.m., Jan. 9; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., Jan. 12; • Facebook Basics: 10 a.m., Jan. 13; • Internet Nivel 2 (Internet Level 2): 7 p.m., Jan. 14; • Internet Level 3: 10 a.m., Jan. 21; • Excel Level 2: 10 a.m., Jan, 23; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., Jan. 26; Blog Basics: 10 a.m., Jan. 30; • Microsoft Excel Level 3: 12:30 p.m., Jan. 30.

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.

Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., Jan. 5. “The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Murile Barbery.

Resume Help: 10 a.m., Jan. 6, 13, 20. Receive one-on-one assistance with your resume. Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253.931.3018.

Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., Jan, 7, 14, 21, 28. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this free English conversation group.

Citizenship Class: 3 p.m., Jan. 16, 23, 30. Get help with the citizenship interview process.

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

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

Computer Classes: Looking to sharpen your technology skills?  If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779.  • E-mail Basics, 6 p.m., Jan. 14. Learn about popular email services. Create your own e-mail account, write messages, and learn about attachments. • Internet Level II, 10 a.m., Jan. 26. Review concepts and techniques covered in Internet Level 1. Learn to browse the Web, save Web page information and learn about Internet security.

Story Times

Stories and Strings: 11 a.m, Jan. 13, 20, 27. Please join us for stories, sing-alongs and other fun activities.

Book Discussion Group

Reading in the Woods Book Group: 7 p.m., Jan. 11. Join us for a lively thoughtful discussion. The month’s book is “The Tortilla Curtain,” by T. Coraghessan Boyle. Light refreshments will be served. Please come to the Service Desk at the library to obtain a copy of the book.

Network

Fierce Job-Hunting Workshops: 3:30-5 p.m., every Thursday, White River Museum, 918 H Street SE, Auburn. Get free help finding a job, provided by JobBait.com and sponsored by the City of Auburn. Get more detail at http://jobbait.com/a/auburn-workshops.htm.

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.

Marketplace Ministries Networking Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Presented by River of Life Fellowship Church. Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Copper Falls Restaurant at the Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE, Auburn. www.mpmlive.org.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid: 6:30-9 p.m., Jan. 7, Tahoma High School, 18200 SE 240th St., Covington. Free. College Goal Sunday is a national program designed to help parents navigate the FAFSA. College and high school representatives will be available to provide parents with individualized assistance. Parents can complete the form that evening, using the school’s computer labs. The event is open to parents and students from Auburn, Tahoma, Kent and Enumclaw school districts, as well as private schools and home schools. For more information, contact the Tahoma High School counseling office at 425-413-6204. To pre-register and to learn about the kind of information needed to complete the FAFSA, please go to www.collegegoalsundaywa.org.

South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m., Jan. 8, Emerald Downs, fourth floor, Emerald Room. A preview to the 2010 legislative session. Sen. Majority Leader Lisa Brown is keynote speaker. Presented by Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties. Sponsored by the Seattle King County Realtors, The Boeing Company. Multi-Service Center is the corporate sponsor. Registration begins at 7 a.m. 253-833-0700

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.

Volunteers

Auburn Gateway School: Coordinating free after-school activites to their students and to children in the community. Volunteers needed to donate their time in a variety of recreational activities such as piano lessons, voice lessons, guitar lessons, art classes, etc. Do you think you have a talent that you could offer to kids? Please contact us. All volunteers are free to distribute promotional and print materials to expose your business. The school is requesting a minimum commitment of three 45-minutes classes. For more info, contact auburngatewayschool@gmail.com.

Angel Care Breast Cancer Foundation: Breast cancer survivors needed to provide support for others battling cancer. Must be one year past the end of treatments and have good interpersonal skills. 206-417-3484, 877-417-3484 (toll-free), www.angelcarefoundation.org or angelcare@angelcarefoundation.org.

Auburn Regional Medical Center Gift Shop: The medical center’s auxiliary is seeking a volunteer gift shop manager to welcome customers, manage store inventory and arrange volunteer staff scheduling. Volunteer must be 18 or older. Gift shop hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Call for application or more details. Auburn Regional Medical Center, 1413 S. 348th St., Federal Way. 253-833-7711, ext. 1259.

Auburn Meals on Wheels: Auburn Senior Center seeks volunteer packers and drivers for Meals on Wheels, Thursdays and Fridays, about four hours per week. Mileage for drivers reimbursed. Call for details. 253-931-3016 or adamp@seniorservices.org.

Adopt-a-Park: Auburn’s Adopt-a-Park program is seeking individuals and groups to help keep the city’s parks and streetscapes healthy and vibrant. 253-931-3043.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound: Seeking adult mentors to spend time with children. Agency offers flexible program to fit volunteers’ schedules and interests, and plans activities such as snow tubing on Snoqualmie Pass, hiking adventures in the Cascades, and tickets to Mariners games. Call or see Web site for details. 877-700-2447 or www.bbbsps.org.

Childhaven: Volunteers needed to work with abused, neglected and alcohol- or drug-impacted children ages 1 month to 5 years in the therapeutic child-care classrooms. Volunteers must be 18 or older, commit to a two-hour time block per week, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, commit to volunteering for six months, have proof of a negative tuberculosis test and pass a criminal background check. Patrick L. Gogerty Branch, 1345 22nd Ave. N.E., Auburn. 206-957-4839 or julim@childhaven.org.

Friend to Friend: Volunteers needed to visit adults in nursing homes, assisted living and retirement homes throughout King and Snohomish counties. Volunteers commit to visit about twice a month for one year. 206-246-5150.

Green River Community College: College seeks volunteers in a variety of areas: ceramics, basic computing, court reporting and more. Professional experience is not required. 253-288-3346 or volunteer@greenriver.edu.

Hospice Volunteer Training: Highline Hospice, 12844 Military Road S., Tukwila, is recruiting caring and compassionate people interested in supporting terminally ill patients and their families. If you have a heart for being with others through difficult times, volunteering with Hospice may be right for you. Volunteers provide patient support and companionship, caregiver respite, bereavement support, or office help. Comprehensive training provided. Contact Michele Fawcett-Long, Volunteer Coordinator, at 206-439-9095 or mfawcett-long@highlinemedical.org.

Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County: MSA of King County is looking for people to assist those with MS in maintaining their independence and quality of life. People are needed to assist with water-therapy programs, visit isolated individuals, provide transportation, go shopping, do yard work or other household chores, teach computer skills and more. Call for details, locations. 206-633-2606 or www.msakc.org.

Puget Sound Blood Center: Assist with blood drives and bone marrow registry drives. Must be available in the day or early evening twice a month and have reliable transportation. 425-462-4381, meganp@psbc.org or www.psbc.org/volunteers.

Red Cross Disaster Action Team: American Red Cross is seeking King County volunteers to respond to local disasters. Volunteers must be on-call one week out of six, and will receive free training. 206-726-3566 or www.seattleredcross.org.

Special Transportation Program: Group Health Cooperative needs volunteer drivers to transport frail, elderly members to and from medical appointments in King County. Volunteers use their personal cars, are reimbursed for mileage and determine their own schedules, including when, where and how often they will drive. Volunteers do not need to be Group Health members. 206-326-2800 or resource.l@ghc.org.

Stitches from the Heart: Volunteers are needed to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, sweaters, hats and booties for babies in need. Items go to hospitals across the country. Patterns available. Donations of yarn or money also appreciated. Call for details. 866-472-6903, stitchfromheart@aol.com or www.StitchesFromTheHeart.org.

United Way of King County volunteer readers: Volunteers needed to read one-on-one with young children at preschools, Head Start classrooms and child care centers throughout King County. Shifts needed in Auburn are 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. ACAP Child and Family Services, 526 12th St. S.E., Auburn. 206-461-3656 or readers@uwkc.org.

White River Valley Museum and Mary Olson Farm: Museum is seeking volunteers for jobs including cleaning and cataloging artifacts, leading school tours, greeting visitors and staffing the gift shop. Docent positions require a minimum three-hour afternoon shift per month, as well as attendance at quarterly lectures and annual training. Volunteer tour guides for school groups must be available during October, November, April and May. All volunteers receive training. Application and background check required. 253-804-5010.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): Train to become a volunteer advocate for abused and neglected children in court. Help make the legal system work toward a safe, permanent home for these children. Must be 21, have excellent references and attend 28 hours of training. Contact us for more information and training dates at 206-296-1120 or at casa.group@kingcounty.gov

Music, theater

Live jazz: 5:30-7:30 p.m., every Saturday, featuring local musicians. Pazzo Coffee, 3312 Auburn Way S., Suite A, Auburn. Free admission for anyone who likes jazz.

Quartet for the End of Time: 4 p.m., Jan. 17, St. Matthew/San Mateo Episcopal Church, 123 L St. NE, Auburn. Presented by Auburn Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series. Featuring the music of organist and composer Olivier Messiaen, performed by the ASO’s Cordula Merks (violin); Denise Lum (clarinet); Brian Wharton (cello) and Tanya Stambuk (piano). Tickets: adults $15, students $10. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase on-line at auburnsymphony.org.

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.

That 80’s Show: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., every Tuesday, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Club Galaxy, 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 Tea Party: 14 B St. NE, Nos. 1, 2, Auburn. Call 253-887-8937 or visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com for more information.

Ballroom dance: 2-4 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 S. 352nd St., Auburn. 253-874-4270.

Creative Dance Movement: 10 a.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Dance movement class for ages 3-5. Ballet classes for older children available 4-5 p.m and 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost: $25 per month. Black Diamond Gym, 25511 Lawson St. 360-886-1011.

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: • Dec. 21-Jan 1: museum closed for the holidays. • Exhibit: Jan. 13-Apri. 18. “On Track: The Railroad Photographs of Warren McGee.” Collection chronicles and pays tribute to 20th century Northern Pacific trains from Montana to Washington state. Jointly sponsored by Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association, Montana Department of Transportation and Montana Historical Society, the exhibit features nearly 40 stunning photographs taken by McGee over a 60-year period, beginning in the 1930s and continuing through the 1990s. 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: • Exhibit: Dec. 1-30. Photographic look at everyday objects and landscapes through the artists’ lens of Kent photographer Jennifer Hermanson and Auburn photographer Jan Wieser, 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.