Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the Web site: www.auburntourism.com.
Plant sale: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., May 8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Auburn Mountainview High School, 28900 124th Ave. SE. Horticulture program hosting its fourth annual plant sale. Parking and admission are free. The plants are hand grown in the school greenhouse with many new varieties for this year, including annuals, perennials, baskets, mixed containers, herbs, vegetables, fuchsias, geraniums and petunias. Prices range from $1-$16. Door prizes will be drawn every half-hour, need not be present to win.
Clean Sweep: 7:30 a.m., May 9, beginning at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St., with group registration and a pancake breakfast prepared by Kiwanis Club of Auburn. Volunteers will then take part in the ceremonial sweep at 8:30 a.m., followed by the collective project at various sites throughout Auburn starting at 9 a.m. To volunteer or for additional information, visit the City’s Web site at www.auburnwa.gov, call (253) 931-3043 or e-mail jbrewer@auburnwa.gov.
“Tribute to Veterans”: 9:30-11:30 a.m., May 13, Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. Special commemoration of the Korean Conflict in honor of Armed Forces Day. Bob Newman (USS Valley Forge, USN) and Don Chadwick (Chosen Few, USMC) invite veterans and the public to share their war experiences. Special guest: Robert A. Boyd, Vietnam War veteran. 253-931-3016, www.auburnwa.gov.
“The Power of One Luncheon”: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p. m., May 14, Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St., Auburn. Olive Crest Homes and Services for Abused Children, in collaboration with the state and the Fostering Together program, hosts celebratory luncheon, featuring an inspirational talk by foster and adoption expert Doug Sauder, author of “The One Factor.” Sauder will also honor local foster parents from the communities of Auburn, Kent and Federal Way. Tickets: $20 each, or $160 for a table of eight, and may be purchased by phoning Olive Crest at 425.462.1612, ext. 1312, or on-line at www.olivecrest.org.
Relay for Life of Auburn: 6 p.m., May 15-noon, May 16, Auburn Memorial Field, 801 Fourth St NE, Auburn. Join a team and support the fight to beat cancer now. Call Chrislyn Trust, 253-381-1444 or JD Drollinger at 206-406-3548. Visit www.auburnrelay.com to join a team.
Armed Forces Day Veterans Recognition: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., May 15, Kent Senior Activity Center, 500 E. Smith St., Kent. Special commemoration of the Korean Conflict and other military events. Kent Firefighter Foundation luncheon to follow. 253-856-5164.
Memorial Day service: 10 a.m., May 25, Mountain View Cemetery, 2020 Mountain View Drive, will be holding a special ceremony. There also will be an American Legion’s ceremony at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, Park Avenue and Auburn Way North. For more information, call 253-931-3028.
Petpalooza, Dog Trot 3K Fun Run: 9:30 a.m. (fun run) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Petpalooza), May 30, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE, Auburn. Family-oriented fun run/walk held in conjunction with festival. Awards will be given to age-group winners who take on the flat, easy course. Early entry race fee is $15, includes a T-shirt, $20 for late or race-day entries. Petpalooza features animal-related entertainment, including a pet parade, children’s rides, vendors and more. For details, call 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
Auburn Community Yard Sale: June 5-7. Interested participants can register online at www.auburnwa.gov or at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. For more information, call 253-931-3047 or e-mail recycle@auburnwa.gov.
“Recognition of Service” dinner: 5:30-8:30 p.m., June 11, second annual event for the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce. Copper Falls Restaurant, Banquet Room at the Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road. Buffet dinner: $35 per person. RSVP by June 4. Contact Betty Cannon at 253-833-0700.
Benefits
6th annual Auburn Symphony Gala: 6:30 p.m., May 16, Copper Falls Restaurant at the Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Rd. SE. Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, jazz ensemble. Tickets: $50/person. Dressy casual. www.auburnsymphony.org
Messiah Lutheran Church Youth’s Bayou Lunch: 12:30-3 p.m., May 17, Messiah Lutheran Church, across the street from Auburn High School at 410 H St. NE. Money raised will support attendance at the ELCA National Youth Gathering of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Orleans. Cajun and Creole food will be served. There will also be fun carnival games and lively entertainment. Tickets: $12 if purchased in advance, $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the church office. For more information, call 253-833-5280.
Auburn Domestic Violence Task Force Silent Auction: 6-10 p.m., June 5, Auburn Eagles Club, 702 M St. SE. Evening includes dinner and dancing. Proceeds benefit domestic violence survivors and their children in Auburn. Seeking services, gift certificates, new or barely used Items for the auction. Contact Shelly David at 253-209-7922. (Taxable receipts will be provided)
Beat the Raven 5K: 9 a.m., June 20, Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road SE. Benefit supports the Auburn Riverside cross country team’s travel budget, with 20 percent of the profits going to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Classes
Parents Night Out: 5-10 p.m., second and fourth Saturday of each month, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Enjoy a night on the town while the kids eat dinner and have fun with fun, enthusiastic and qualified YMCA staff. For ages 3-11. (must be potty trained). Cost: YMCA members $25 first child, $5 each additional child; non-members $35 first child, $10 each additional child. 253-833-2770
Money Strong Families: 6-7:30 p.m., May 12, 14, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Family financial workshop sponsored by a grant from Washington Mutual Bank (Now Chase Financial) for parents and their children (ages 7-11). The goal of the program is to start conversations within the family about the complex topic of money. 253-833-2770
Mother & Son Date Night: 6-8 p.m., May 16, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Moms and sons enjoy a great evening of fun together. Dinner will be served and followed by playing fun games. For ages 4 and older. Cost: YMCA members $20/couple, non-members $25/couple, each additional child $5.
“Hope and Power for Your Personal Finances”: Noon-3 p.m. Thursdays, until May 21. YWCA and Jennifer Beach Foundation will offer a free financial literacy class for survivors of domestic violence. Class takes place at a confidential location in South King County. Childcare provided on site; transportation assistance available. Call or e-mail to register: 206-799-6209 or jennifer@ywcaworks.org.
Women-only self-defense class: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., May 9, Karate Northwest, 2109 Auburn Way N, Suite D. All proceeds from this seminar will go to the Auburn Food Bank to help with shelter. The food bank, along with a local law enforcement officer are sponsoring the event. Cost: $30. To sign up or for more information, please contact instructor Isaias Valdovinos at 253-833-7317.
Business recycling: 7:45 a.m.-noon, May 12, May 19, Veterans Memorial Park, located at Park Avenue and E Street NE, Auburn. Free two-day workshop designed to help organizations improve their recycling and discover ways to save money at the same time. Program will be facilitated by Katie Atkins, a trainer for King County’s Master Recycler Composter Program; Stephanie Terrell from Seattle Public Resource Venture Program; and Dominique Gomez, an expert in calculating carbon footprints. To reserve a place, contact Stephanie at 206-449-1149 or e-mail stephanie@cascadiaconsulting.com.
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation: City of Auburn offers a variety of classes, including creative arts, watercolor painting, Spanish, dance, buying real estate and more. Call for details. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
Faith
The Exit Youth: 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Open to students in seventh-12th grade. Come enjoy music, food, friends and fun. Lifegate Auburn Foursquare Church, 307 E. Main St., Auburn. 253-735-3153.
Health
Blood drives for Cascade Regional Blood Center: Bloodmobile visits: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., May 8, City of Federal Way Police, honoring fallen officers, 33325 8th Ave S.; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., May 18, Boeing Building 17-44, 1102 15th St. SW; 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., May 20-21, Todd Beamer High School, 35999 16th Ave. S.; 7 a.m.-1 p.m., May 23, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. SE, Kent; 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., May 26, King County Library, 2800 SW 320th; 1-5 p.m., May 28, DeVry University, 3600 S. 344th Way, Federal Way; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., May 29, Jefferson High School, 4248 S. 288th St., Auburn. 877-242-5663 or www.crbs.net.
Blood drives: 1-7 p.m., May 11, LDS Auburn, 625 M St. NE; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., May 13, Green River Community College, Lindbloom Center, Glacier Room, 12401 SE 320th St.; 7 a.m.-noon, May 16, Relay For Life, mobile center in front of Auburn Memorial Stadium, 800 4th St. NE; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., May 21, Auburn Riverside High School, auxiliary gym, 501 Oravetz Road;
Exercise and Thrive: 9:30-11 a.m., Tuesday, Thursdays, beginning May 12, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. The YMCA, together with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the Lance Armstrong Foundation, is offering a free 10-week strength and fitness program for cancer survivors. Participants must be finished with active treatment. For more information, contact Therese Billings, cancer survivorship director, at 206-382-7893 or tbillings@seattleymca.org.
Oral cancer screenings: Through May 15, Simply Smiles by Dr. Stuart Rich, 1348 8th St. NE, Auburn. Complimentary, no obligation. Includes Velscope examination for a limited time. 253-939-6900, www. www.srichdds.dentistryonline.com, www.oralcancerfoundation.org.
Sunday Strolls: 1-3 p.m. First Sundays of each month. Free walks presented by Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. Roegner Park, 601 Oravetz Road SE 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov.
Yoga—Fitness for Moms and Kids: 10-11 a.m. Mondays. Cost: Free. City of Pacific Gymnasium, 122 Third Ave. SE, Pacific. 253- 929-1155.
Dancersize Classes: 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays. Cost: Free. All ages welcome. City of Pacific Gymnasium, 122 Third Ave. SE, Pacific. 253-929-1155.
Tiny Tots play group: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Parent participation required. Cost: Free. City of Pacific Gymnasium, 122 Third Ave. SE, Pacific. 253-929-1155.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S., Auburn. 253-931-3018. Library events include:
ADULTS
Look to your library … especially now!: May 1-8. KCLS is opening 41 libraries an hour early, featuring free demonstrations of library tools and resources for coping in today’s economy.
Getting Out of Debt: 10 a.m., May 2. Gain useful tips on money management and on using credit cards wisely.
Interview Skills: Noon, May 2. Jackie Morris from the recruiting consultant firm Concentia Group will conduct a workshop on Interview Skills-What You Need To Know. Learn to present yourself to potential employers and how to “sell” your resume in the interview.
Advice for Struggling Small: 1 p.m., May 4. The Small Business Assistance Center presents “Five Critical Steps to Succeed in a Down Market.” Join us for this workshop on understanding new market opportunities, making cash flow work, implementing a successful plan, accessing needed capital, and putting all of the pieces together to succeed as a small business.
TechLab Visit: 1 p.m., May 5. Explore library resources for job seekers, practice using email and receive résumé assistance.
Revising Your Household Budget: 1 p.m., May 5. Financial advisor Carroll Wagner discusses setting up a personalized spending plan and gives advice on how to stick to a budget.
Effective Job Searching: 7 p.m., May 5. Presented by Allan Hay. Recall and use your personal success stories and achievements that typically aren’t at the surface of your memory when preparing for an interview, resume or job search.
Legal Help in King County: Noon, May 6. Presented by Heidi Fischer. Find out about 2-1-1, the new centralized information and referral point for civil (non-criminal) legal services in King County.
Affordable Health Care Options: 10 a.m., May 7. Join us for a presentation by SHIBA (State Health Insurance and Benefits Advisors) about understanding health care options and choosing the most affordable plan.
Using Free Library Resources: 2 p.m., May 7. Learn what the library has to offer, from free books, music and DVDs to free Internet access and special programs for all ages.
Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 9 and 30; 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 13, 20 and 27; 7 p.m., Monday, May 11.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class: 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. No Class on May 25. A formal class to learn English.
Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., Thursdays. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this free English conversation group.
Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., May 12. The Company by Max Barry
Online Business Research: 1 p.m., May 14. Join the Green River Small Business Assistance Center and the Auburn Library for a session on how to use KCLS online resources for business research. Please register, 253-333-4954.
Business Book Discussion Group: 10 a.m., May 22. Tribes by Seth Godin. Please register, 253-333-4954.
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., May 26.
Dances from the Americas for Flute and Guitar: 2 p.m., May 9. This upbeat program combines the music of both North and South America.
Computer Classes: Sign up at the information desk or by calling 253-931-3018
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Monday Toddler ABC Story Times: 10:15 a.m., May 4, 11 and 18. Ages 2 to 3 with adult
Monday Preschool ABC Story Times: 11 a.m., May 4, 11 and 18. Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome
Tuesday Baby Tales and Bounces: 10:05 a.m., 11 a.m., May 5. Newborn to 24 months with adult
Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., May 6. Ages 3 to 6
Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., May 7, 14 and 21. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult
Book Club Party for Kids: 4 p.m., May 22, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffler’s Journal by Jeff Kinney. Grades 3-6. Call 253-931-3018 for more information.
Pan for Gold!: 3:30 p.m., May 31. Presented by Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Discover what it was like to make the long journey from Seattle to Alaska in search of gold nuggets and pan for treasure of your own.
TEENS
Anime & Manga Club: 4 p.m., May 4.
Game On!: 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 13, 20 and 27. Play your favorite games for the Wii, Xbox 360, GameCube and PS2.
Teen Advisory Board: 4 p.m., May 18. Check out http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/ for more information.
Teen Book Club: 4:30 p.m., May 19. Check out http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/ to see what we’re reading.
Writing Group: 3:30 p.m., May 12, 26. This group meets twice a month to do writing exercises and discuss our work.
Study Zone: (no Study Zone Sundays); Monday, May 4, 11 and 18, 5 p.m.; Tuesday, May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, May 6, 13, 20 and 27, 4 p.m.; Thursday, May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 4 p.m. Grades K-12. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
Children & Families: 2 p.m., May 16, Japanese Paper Cutting Workshop. Presented by Aki Sogabe. Using her books as an introduction to the ancient art of Japanese paper cutting, this book illustrator will help participants create an origami and paper cut project. Please bring scissors. Registration required.
Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
Adult Book Club: 7:30 p.m., May 20. Title: “Honolulu” by Alan Brennert.
Friends of the Library Meeting: 6:30 p.m., May 20. Join the Friends to support library programs and activities.
Children’s Book Club: 7 p.m., June 22. Ages 9-12 with adult. Reading “Marley: a dog like no other” by John Grogan.
Story Times: Preschool: Ages 3-5. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. , June 9, 16, 23, 30. Toddler: Ages 2-3. Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m., June 9, 16, 23, 30. Baby: 8-24 months. Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.. May 13, 20.
Spanish Story Time: Fridays at 11 a.m., May 8, 29. Stories, rhymes, flannel boards and fun for families.
Fiestas de Alfabetizacion!: 10:30 a.m. May 14, 21, 28. Usted es el primer y major maestro de sus hijos. Aprenda como ayudar a sus ninos a estar listos para el Kindergarten.
Teens: Game On!: 3 p.m., May 13, 20, 27. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube game.
Study Zone: 5-7 p.m., Wednesdays. Students in grades K-12 can drop in for free homework help from our volunteer tutor.
Read Three Get One Free: Teens, ages 12-18. Read three books, write three short reviews and get a free new paperback. Pick up entry form at library or online at www.kcls.org/read3.
Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road S.E., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
Tales and Tunes Story Time – all ages: 11 a.m., Wednesdays May 13, 20, 27. Sing-alongs and other fun activities.
Computer Classes: Looking to sharpen your technology skills? If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779. • Internet Level 1: 7 p.m., May 14. Learn about a browser, type Web addresses, click links and navigate pages and sites. This class prepares students for the Internet Level 2 class. • Microsoft Word Level 1: 7 p.m., May 28. Learn basic word processing skills such as entering, selecting and deleting text. This class prepares students for the Microsoft Word Level 2 class.
Network
Auburn Chamber Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every other month. Sponsored by Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce. Copper Falls Restaurant, 29630 Green River Road, Auburn. 253-833-0700.
Auburn Chamber “Connecting for Success” Networking Breakfast: 8-9 a.m. the second 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.
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 on the Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE, Auburn. www.mpmlive.org.
Groups
Auburn American Legion Post 78: 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Veterans Memorial Building, 405 E St. N.E. 253-939-5789 or auburnpost78@yahoo.com.
Auburn VFW Post 1741: 7:30 p.m., fourth Tuesday of the month, 1525 A St NE, Suite 107. For information, call 253-333-2917.
Auburn Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary No. 2298: Aerie group, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; auxiliary, 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month. 702 M St. S.E., Auburn. 253-833-2298 or sec2298@integra.net.
Auburn Elks Lodge No. 1808: 7:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month. 2402 Auburn Way N., Auburn. 253-833-1808 or bpoe1808@qwest.net.
Auburn Morning Toastmasters Club No. 329: 6:30-7:30 a.m. Thursdays. Learn the fine art of communication in a supportive atmosphere. New members welcome. Rainbow Café, 112 E. Main St., Auburn. 253-288-0627.
Auburn Noon Lions Club: Noon Tuesdays. Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation building, 919 Ninth St. S.E. 253-735-5340, auburn12lions@aol.com or www.auburnlions.com.
Auburn Optimist Club: Noon every other Wednesday. Visitors welcome. Lunch: Less than $10. Auburn Elks, 2402 Auburn Way N. 253-333-8840.
Auburn Rotary Club: Noon Wednesdays. Cost: $15, includes lunch. Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S., Auburn. 253-929-4656.
Auburn Valley Kiwanis: 7 a.m. Wednesdays. Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation building, 910 Ninth St. S.E. 253-833-7086 or www.kiwanisclubofthevalley.org.
Board Game Group: 7-10 p.m. every other Friday. Group plays family-friendly games including: “Settlers of Catan,” “Ticket to Ride,” “Bang!,” “Wits and Wagers,” and more. All are welcome. Cost: Free. Room 201 at Northwest Family Church, 3535 Auburn Way S., Auburn. 253 833-8252 for details.
Boy Scout Troop 401: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Boy Scouts is an outdoor based program for boys age 11-17. Troop also has a Venture Crew associated with it for boys and girls ninth grade through age 20. Call for details. Auburn First United Methodist Church, 100 N St. S.E. 253-939-7051.
Daughters of the American Revolution, Lakota Chapter: 11:30 a.m. March 14. Topic: “Native American Use of Plants.” Valley Regional Fire Station, 1101 D St. N.E., Auburn.
Happy Hands Craft Club: 12:30-2 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Group knits and crochets lap blankets for veterans and baby hats for PICC. Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road S.W., Auburn. 253-833-2770.
Kent Guild, Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center: Noon the third Friday of the month. Luncheon in members’ homes. New members welcome to join volunteer group raising funds for uncompensated care. Call for location. 253-852-7390.
Kent Lions: 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Golden Steer Rib ’n Steak House, 23826 104th Ave. S.E., Kent. 253-852-5466, kentlions@gmail.com or www.kentlionsclub.org.
Kiwanis Club of Auburn: Noon Thursdays. Red Lotus Restaurant, 714 Auburn Way N., Auburn. www.kiwanisclubofauburn.com.
Moms and Kids Playgroup: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Moms can hang out while the children play together. Cost: Free. Lifegate Auburn Foursquare Church, 307 E. Main St., Auburn. 253-735-3153.
Newcomers and New Friends of Greater Seattle: The second Wednesday of the month. Lunch meetings held at various locations throughout the Puget Sound. Call for details. 425-778-8608 or www.seattlenewcomers.com.
Optimist Club of Auburn: Noon the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Auburn Elks Club, 2402 Auburn Way N. 253-333-8840.
Quilting Guild—Crazy Quilters of Federal Way: 6-9 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Visitors welcome. Evergreen Lodge Retirement Home, 31002 14th Ave. S., Federal Way. 253-833-8302.
Rainier Audubon Society: 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month. Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave. S., Auburn. 253-854-3207.
Rio Verde Golden K Senior Kiwanis Club: 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. 1402 22nd St. N.E., Auburn. 253-941-8108.
Soroptimist International of Auburn: Noon Wednesdays. New members and guests welcome. Auburn Parks and Recreation Administration Building, 900 Ninth St. S.E., Auburn. www.soroptimistnwr.com.
South King County Genealogical Society: 10 a.m. the third Saturday of the month. First Baptist Church of Kent, 11420 S.E. 248th St. 206-948-4286 or www.skcgs.org.
Spina Bifida Association of Washington State, South King/North Pierce Counties Cluster: 7-8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Organization assists families with spina bifida, educates the public, and sponsors fundraisers. All are welcome. Zion Lutheran Church, 1350 17th St. S.E., Auburn. 253-887-0888 or crazy5720003@yahoo.com.
Striped Water Poets: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Round-table critique circle welcomes new poets and friends. Second floor at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. 253-735-1751 or mcbreenpost@aol.com.
Teen MOPS: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Free group for pregnant teenagers and teenage mothers. Childcare available. River of Life Fellowship, 10615 S.E. 216th St., Kent. 253-218-7420.
TV Toastmasters: Noon the second Saturday of the month. Learn how to perform both in front and in back of television cameras. Puget Sound Access, 22412 72nd Ave. S., Building C, Kent. 253-854-1312 or www.tvtoastmasters.org.
Valley Newcomers: 11:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month. Group meets at area restaurants. Call for details, locations. 253-854-1831.
White River Valley Historical Society: 1:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Muckleshoot Room in the White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. S.E., Auburn. 253-288-7433.
Wind Spirit Flute Circle: 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Come explore and learn the Native American Flute. All ages and abilities welcome. Beginner lessons at 6:30 p.m. Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 S. 352nd St., Auburn. 253-568-6689 or www.waflutecircle.com.
Public Meetings
Auburn Airport Advisory Committee: 8 a.m. the third Tuesday of the month. Northwest Aviation College, 506 23rd St. S.E.
Auburn City Council: 7:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. City Council Chambers, 25 W. Main St.
Auburn Domestic Violence Task Force: Noon-2 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S.
Auburn Finance Committee: 6:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Council Conference Room, 25 W. Main St.
Auburn Municipal Services: 5 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Conference room No. 3, 25 W. Main St.
Auburn Tourism Board: 2 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Council Conference Room, 25 W. Main St.
Senior Center Advisory Board: 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. S.E.
Seniors
Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. S.E. 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.
Veterans
Military Family Support Meetings: Tuesday evenings. Open to spouses and adult family members of soldiers deployed, soon to leave or recently returned. Topics include deployment concerns, parenting needs, self-care and relationship challenges. Group is free of charge and confidential. Registration requested. 33301 First Way S., Federal Way. 253-661-6634, ext. 145.
USS Nitro AE-2/AE-23 Association Reunion: June 18-21. Reunion will take place in Seattle. www.ussnitro.org.
Support
Auburn Domestic Violence Task Force: 12:15-1:30 p.m., Meets third Thursday of each month at the Auburn Library, 1201 Auburn Way S.
Al-Anon Family Group Meetings: 7:30 p.m. Sundays at Holy Family Catholic Church, 505 17th St. S.E., Auburn; 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, and 8 p.m. Wednesdays at First United Methodist Church, 100 N St. S.E., Auburn; 10 a.m. Saturdays in the back room of the Rainbow Cafe, 112 E. Main St., Auburn. 206-625-0000 or www.seattle-al-anon.org.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness: 6:30-8 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The Alliance Center, 515 W. Harrison St., Kent. 253-854-6264.
Auburn Foster Parent Support Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month. Auburn Bible Chapel, 2606 R St., Auburn. 253-347-2580.
Auburn Parkinson’s Disease Support Group: 10 a.m. the first Friday of the month. Wesley Homes Lea Hill, 32049 109th Place S.E., Auburn. 253-876-6014.
Breast cancer patient support: Trained survivors offer free emotional support to the newly-diagnosed, enhancing emotional recovery while going through treatments. Will attend consultations, chemotherapy and radiation appointments and have volunteers in your community. 206-417-3484, www.angelcarefoundation.org or angelcare@angelcarefoundation.org.
Celebrate Recovery: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. Event includes: meal, 6-7 p.m.; large group worship, 7-8 p.m.; small open group, 8-9 p.m. Twelve-step recovery program to help free people from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits. Cost: $3 for meal. Grace Community Church 1320 Auburn Way S., Auburn. 253-833-5660 or celebraterecovery@gccauburn.net.
Consumer Support Group: 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. The Alliance Center, 515 W. Harrison St., Kent. 253-854-6264.
Domestic Violence: 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays; 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursdays. YWCA of South King County hosts support groups for women who have experienced domestic violence. Meets at a confidential location. 206-799-6209.
Family Law CASA of King County: Children’s needs can get lost in the dispute between separating parents. Do you want to advocate for such a child? Volunteer for Family Law CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of King County. 206-748-9700 or www.familylawcasa.com.
Gamblers Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call toll-free national hotline: 888-424-3577.
Hearing Loss Association of America, South King County Chapter: 6:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Auburn Senior Center, 808 Ninth St. S.E., Auburn. garoux@verizon.net.
Medical coverage assistance: Public Health Seattle & King County provides free assistance applying for benefits, including free or low-cost medical coverage for qualifying children. Call for details. English: 206-296-3944; Spanish: 206-296-3948 or 206-296-3943; Vietnamese: 206-296-3949.
SHIBA Helpline: Statewide Heath Insurance Benefits Advisors is a network of trained volunteers that assists and advocates for consumer rights and options regarding health insurance, health care access and prescription access. Group is also accepting volunteers. 800-562-6900 or www.insurance.wa.gov.
South King County PFLAG: 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meetings are confidential. Group is not associated with any religious organizations. Unitarian-Universalist Church, 25701 14th Place S., Des Moines. 206-325-7724.
South King County CHADD chapter: 7-9 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. Discussion of issues that concern parents of children with attention-deficit disorder. New Horizon School, 1111 S. Carr Road, Renton. 253-631-8603.
Tobacco Cessation Group: 5:15-6:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost: Free to Auburn Valley YMCA members. Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road S.W., Auburn. 253-833-2770, ext. 7302, or kkoblenz@seattleymca.org.
WICS (Widowed Information and Consultation Services) Grief Support Group: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Grief support group for adult widows and widowers offering support, information and social activities. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. S.E., Covington. 253-630-0324.
Women’s Cancer Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month. Meetings include open discussion with occasional special guests speaking on topics relating to cancer survivors. Conference Room 1 at MultiCare Clinic, 17700 S.E. 272nd St., Covington. 253-372-7293.
Volunteers
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.
Highline Hospice: Hospice is recruiting caring and compassionate people interested in supporting terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers provide patient support and companionship, caregiver respite, bereavement support or office help. Comprehensive training provided. Highline Hospice, 12844 Military Road S., Tukwila. 206-439-9095.
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.
