Events

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

Calling all musicians: 10-11:30 a.m., second and fourth Wednesday of the month, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 9th SE. Hosting an open jam session for acoustic and electric instruments. Musicians of all abilities are welcome to join in the fun. For more information, please call 253 931-3016.

Puyallup Fair: Sept. 11-27, Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW. Gates open at 10 a.m. daily. Hours, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday. The Pacific Northwest tradition is one of the top ten 10 in North America in attendance, and features big name entertainment, the PRCA Rodeo, rides, exhibits, food, flowers, and animals. Tickets: adults, $11 at the gate, $8 advance; students (6-18), $8 at the gate, $6.50 advance; seniors (62-over), $8 gate, $6.50 advance; kids (5-under) free. Advance gate admission tickets are available at Columbia Bank and Safeway stores. Value Packs are sold at Fred Meyer. Parking: $10, Monday-Friday, $12 Saturday and Sunday. For schedules and other information, visit www.thefair.com or call the 24-hour hotline at 253-841-5045..

Emergency Preparedness Symposium: 5-7 p. m., Sept. 23, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. Presented by Auburn, Kent, Renton and southwest King County chambers of commerce. Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Puget Sound Energy, FEMA and Washington State Business Continuity and Planning will be on hand to address concerns and answer questions. There will be breakout sessions with respective cities as they discuss the threat of possible flooding in the Green River Valley in wake of repairs being made at Howard Hanson Dam. Refreshment will be available. To make reservations, please contact Nancy Wyatt, president, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, at 253-833-0700 or Nancy@AuburnAreaWA.org.

Walk the Talk Public Art in Auburn: 5 p.m., Sept. 24, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. In recognition of the City of Auburn Art Commission’s 25th Anniversary, a public program celebrating Auburn’s Public Art Collection. The program will bring together nine regionally, nationally and internationally recognized artists to share memories, inspirations and context of the well-loved public artworks they created for the City of Auburn. For more information, visit www.auburnwa.gov/arts or call 253-931-3043.

3rd annual Community Disaster Preparedness Fair: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 26, Les Gove Community Campus, 1020 Deal’s Way SE. Sponsored by the City of Auburn and the White River Valley Citizen Corps Council. The event will provide disaster preparedness information, ideas and supplies for families and individuals. There will be events and activities for the public, including informational booths, vendor booths, disaster response demonstrations, sand bag training, face painting, hands-on activities for kids and adults, preparedness information and a flood plain demonstration by the Army Corps of Engineers. Door prizes will be given away hourly. 253-876-1992, www.auburnwa.gov/disaster.

World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics: 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 26. Join the compassionate army of truck drivers across the nation as law enforcement escorts a truck convoy to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics. Truckers meet at the Tacoma Dome and are escorted by law enforcement in a convoy to the Insurance Auto Auctions in Tukwila for a celebration party. Truckers will be welcomed by Special Olympics athletes and families, community organizations and law enforcement agencies. Enjoy music, activities and awards. Lunch will be provided for each driver. Start at the Tacoma Dome, parking lot G for registration: 7-8:15 a.m.; convoy departs: 9 a.m. Information at www.sowa.org.

5th annual South King County Latino Family Health & Safety Fair: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 26, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. Many community agencies came together to organize this free event, which features free dental, vision, blood pressure and diabetes screenings for all who attend this event. Women aged 40-64 also can get free Pap tests and mammograms by appointment. Also featured are presentations about immigrant and worker rights, domestic violence, employment and nutrition among others. Attendees will also enjoy food, music, folkloric dance, raffles and activities for children. For more information, or to make an appointment for a Pap test or mammogram, call 800-756-5437. General information can be found at www.latinoferia.com.

The Auburn International Farmers Market: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., each Sunday, now until Sept. 27, Sound Transit Center Plaza, located at 23 A St. SW in downtown Auburn. Admission free. Currently seeking entertainers, entertainment groups, and other performers to perform during the market season. Performances will be held each Sunday from 12-2 p.m. Entertainment is acoustic only. No electricity is provided and no monetary compensation is offered. Interested performers are encouraged to call the market manager at 253-266-2726 or send an e-mail to lbrinke@auburnwa.gov to inquire about available opportunities and dates. Visit www.auburnfarmersmarket.com for more details.

King County Wastemobile: Service now is stationed at the northwest corner of the Auburn SuperMall, 1101 SuperMall Way, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday. The service will be offered on the first and third full weekends of the month. Program offers a convenient place for residents to safely dispose of oil-based paint, propane tanks, motor oil and other hazardous household waste. The 2009 schedule is posted at www.govlink.org/hazwaste/disposal/Auburn and may be obtained by calling the Household Hazards Line (206-296-4692 or 1-888-TOXIC ED (869-4233); TTY relay: 711.

Reaching Out Fair: 6-8:30 p.m., Oct. 8, 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. The live finale includes 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. The Fab-5 will introduce its hip-hop dancers and youth outreach program to all middle school students during school-wide assemblies the week of the fair. They will be held on the following dates: • Rainier Middle School: Monday, Oct. 5, 1 p.m.; • Cascade Middle School: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 8:15 a.m.; • Mt. Baker Middle School: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1 p.m. ; • Olympic Middle School: Thursday, Oct. 8, 8:15 a.m.

Tacoma Fall Home & Garden Show: Oct. 15-18, (10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday; 10-4 (Sunday), Tacoma Dome. Featuring more than 400 exhibitors. Gardeners, landscapers and other home improvement professionals on hand. Show offers ideas for garden and landscaping projects with colorful display gardens from SK Landscaping, Marenakos Rock Center, JAC Landscaping and the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals. Tickets: $8 adults, $6 seniors (weekdays only 62 and older), free to children 12 and under. Discount coupons available at www.otshows.com. For more information call 253.756.2121 or visit www.otshows.com.

Benefits

Danny Vernon as Elvis: 7-9 p.m., Sept. 17, Auburn Eagles 2298, 702 M St. SE. Tickets: $15 show, $25 show and dinner. Proceeds benefit cancer research. For more information, call chair Dottie Quimby (253-876-9004) or the Eagles (253-833-2298).

Remember Seven: Sept. 20. Touring Australian band to perform following the 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services at Auburn First United Methodist Church, 100 N Street SE. Band raising money money for several mission projects in Africa, specifically in the country of Zambia. A free will offering will be collected. The band also will have its CDs available for sale with 60 percent of the profits going to the mission, 40 percent helping to fund its U.S. tour.

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.

Watercolor painting: Class forming, limited to 12. $140.00 for five classes or 15 hours of instruction. CherylRLong.com, 253-653-9575, cherylrlong@comcast.net.

Health

Blood drives for Cascade Regional Blood Center: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 29, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net.

Puget Sound Blood Center blood drives: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 18, Woodmark at Steel Lake, 31200 23rd Ave. S, Suite 100, Federal Way; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 22, West Auburn High School, 401 W. Main St. ; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p. m., Oct. 2, Boeing Auburn 17-44; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 8, Auburn Mountainview High School, auxiliary gym; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 9, Auburn Regional Medical Center, mobile and 2nd St., entrance, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 10, SuperMall, by the Burlington Coat Factory, 1101 Supermall Way; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 28, Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St.; 8 a.m.-2 p.m, Oct. 29, Auburn High School, 800 4th St. NE. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Libraries

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime story time.

Toddler ABC Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.

Preschool ABC Story Times: 11 a.m., Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26. Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome. 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.) Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27. Newborn to 24 months with adult.

Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28. Ages 3 to 6

Auburn Library Book Club Party for Kids: 4 p.m., Sept. 25. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw. Grades 3-8

Art in the National Park: 11 a.m., Oct. 9. Presented by Molly Hashimoto, ages 8 to adult. Learn how to keep journals and sketch outdoors using simple tools. Sponsored by the Friends of the Auburn Library.

Hallo-Wee!: 10:45 a.m., Oct. 30. Newborn to age 8. Wear your costumes and join us for a short spooky Story Time, followed by a parade and treats in the library.

TEENS

Game On!: 3:30 p.m., Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube games.

Teen Advisory Board: 4 p.m., Sept. 21. Looking for volunteer hours for school? Want to help your community? The Auburn Library is looking for enthusiastic and motivated teens to join our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Please ask at the Information Desk for a copy of the TAB application or download online. http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/teens

Teen Book Club: 4:30 p.m., Sept. 22. The Compound by S.A. Bodeen. The first 10 people who sign up to attend will receive a free copy courtesy of the Friends of the Auburn Library. http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/teens

SAT Prep Classes: 1 p.m., Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1. Presented by Sandweiss Test Prep. Five sessions will get you started to prepare for the SAT. Receive a copy of the official SAT study guide and information about KCLS resources. Participants must attend all five sessions. Registration begins Sept. 1 and is limited. Sign up online or at the Information Desk.

Anime/Manga Club: 4 p.m., Oct. 5. Bring your favorite or new anime and manga to discuss, watch movies, practice drawing in the manga style and munch on snacks!

Writing Group: 3:30 p.m ., Oct. 13. Group meets twice a month to do writing exercises and discuss our work.

Far-Out Films: 2 p.m., Oct. 17. Kick off Teen Read Week with new and classic sci-fi movies. This year’s theme is Read Beyond Reality. Enjoy snacks and win prizes. Movies will be rated PG or PG-13. Ask at the Information Desk for titles.

Monster Makeup: 3:30 p.m., Oct. 19. Forget masks. A makeup artist from the KUBE 93 Haunted House will show you how to transform yourself into a vampire, zombie, witch and more.

Teen Book Club Welcomes Richelle Mead: 4:30 p.m., Oct. 20. Join us for a visit with the author of the popular Vampire Academy series. Plus, win a free copy of her newest book, Blood Promise. Check out http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/teens for more information.

Digital Design Lab: 3 p.m., Oct. 21, 28. Come learn about digital design!

Urban Legends and Pizza: 2 p.m., Oct. 30. Join us to tell and share scary stories. Pizza will be provided.

Study Zone Online: No tutors available at your library today? Grades K-12. Visit www.kcls.org/studyzone for tutoring schedules.

ADULTS

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., Sept. 23, Oct. 3, 7, 10, 14, 24, 28; 7 p.m., Sept. 14, Oct. 12. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class: 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 21, 23, 28, 30, Oct. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28. Presented by Green River Community College. A formal class to learn English.

Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this free English conversation group.

Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., Sept. 22, Oct. 27. The Friends support the library and programs. Join us!

Two Wheels North: 1 p.m., Sept. 27. 4Culture and Book-It Repertory Theatre are partnering to dramatize Two Wheels North, the captivating true story of the two young men who rode their bicycles from Santa Rosa, California, to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in the Fall of 1909.

Computer Classes: Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253.931.3018. • Excel Level 1: 10 a.m., Sept. 19. • Internet Level 1, 10 a.m., Sept. 24. • Microsoft Excel Level 2: 10 a.m., Sept. 26. • Microsoft PowerPoint: 12:30 p.m., Sept. 26. • Microsoft Word Level 1: 10 a.m., Sept. 30. • Microsoft Word Level 2: 12:30 p.m., Sept. 30.

Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., Oct. 6. Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague by Geraldine Brooks. http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/adults/

Readers to Eaters: 10:30 a.m., Oct. 17. A Celebration of Fall Harvest. Learn about some of the wonderful fall harvest in the Puget Sound region presented by Master Gardeners or by local chefs and farmers.

Things That Go Bump in the Night: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 27. Join members of A.P.A.R.T. (Auburn Paranormal Activities Research Team) as they explain the ins and outs of ghost hunting.

Meet the Author: 7 p.m., Oct. 29. Bree Loewen, “Pickets and Dead Men: Seasons on Rainier.” Being a climbing ranger on Mount Rainier proved to be a life-altering experience for Bree Loewen. As one of a handful of women on staff, she fought to prove herself among the men in the field, while dealing with the public and a mountain that shows no mercy.

Computer Classes: • Microsoft Word Level 1: 10 a.m., Oct. 8; • Microsoft Word Level 2: 10 a.m., Oct. 12; • Internet Level 1: noon, Oct. 12; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., Oct. 13; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., Oct. 27; • Microsoft Excel Level 2: 10 a.m., Oct. 29; • E-mail basics: 12:30 p.m., Oct. 29.

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

KIDS

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Sept. 22, 29. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.

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

Spanish Story Time: 11 a.m., Sept. 25. Stories, rhymes, flannel boards and fun for families. Registration not required.

Cuentos en Espanol: 11 a.m., Sept. 25. Cuentos, rimas, franelografo, y mas diversion para la familia. Inscripcion no necesaria.

TEENS

Game On!: 3 p.m., Sept. 23, 30. Teens in middle, junior high and high school. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube games

Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road S.E., 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, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 26. Learn about popular e-mail services. Create your own e-mail account, write messages and learn about attachments.

STORY TIMES

Stories and Strings: 11 a.m., Sept. 23, 30. Please join us for stories, sing-alongs and other fun activities.

GAMING

Computer Classes: Looking to sharpen your technology skills?  If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779.  • Word 2007 Level 1: 6 p.m., Sept. 24. Find every day common commands that you need to use Microsoft Word 2007. Learn about the new Ribbon, as well as about Tabs, Groups, Commands, and the Dialog Box Launcher. Learn how to customize the Quick Access Toolbar.

GAMING

Gaming Zone: 3 p.m., Sept. 22, 29. Board games! Puzzles! Wii! Come on down and have fun playing a variety of games. Challenge your friends!

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.

Job seminar: 2-3 p.m., Oct. 4, Federal Way Public Library, 848 S 320th St., Federal Way. Free seminar on how to get get public works construction jobs. Session offered by Saphronia R. Young, J.D. and Rita F. Amer J.D., M.A. – construction law attorneys. For more information, cal 253-833-3004

Auburn Chamber Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., held on the fourth Wednesday of every other month. $5. Bring-your-own-brown-bag lunch, beverages will be provided. Sponsored by Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Board Room, 108 S. Division, Suite B. 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. 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.

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.

Sea-Tac Volkssports Club: 7-8 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month. Serving area residents. Meetings held at Diamond Jim’s restaurant, 1616 S 325th, Federal Way. Club offers non-competitive events, promoting fun, fitness, fellowship and family. Information: Fran Carson 425-774-0312, or Preston Johnson 253-839-1892.

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.

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.

Fostering Together Foster/Adoptive Parent Support Group: Meets on the first Friday of every month from 6-8 p.m., Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. 253-859-9385

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.

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.

Theater

Alexander and the Dragon: 1:30 p.m. Sept. 22, . Terminal Park Elementary School, 1101 D St. SE, Auburn. Social-issues play to provide creative lessons in bullying prevention. A question-and-answer session will follow the performance. Target audience: Grades K-6. Presented by the touring Taproot Theatre’s Road Company.

Sleeping Beauty: 2 p.m., Oct. 10-11, Auburn Avenue Theater, Produced by Auburn Parks & Rec. Theatre Camp and presented by Avenue Kids. All Tickets $6 and are available through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, e-mail auburnave@auburnwa.gov , or in person at 910 Ninth St. SE, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Music

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.

Autumn Winds: 4-8 p.m., Sept. 20, Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 28th Ave. SE, Enumclaw. An evening with jazz. Lineup includes Greta Matassa’s Trio, Bobby Medina and his Latin Jazz Band and comedian Rod Long. Tickets: $20, kids 13 and under are free with paying adults. Purchase tickets in advance at the Enumclaw Parks Department, by phone at 360-825-3594, and at the door.

Glenn Yarbrough: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 26, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 915 Fourth Street NE. Presented by the Great Western Community Concert Association. www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006.

U.S. Marine Band: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 5, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Free, tickets required. Free tickets (limit 4) are only available in person through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, 910 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. For information please call 253-931-3043 or visit www.marineband.usmc.mil/.

Erwilian: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 10, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. A vibrant and refreshing departure from today’s homogenized world of music, Erwilian shapes their unique sonic blend around traditional melodies with distinctly modern influences. Instruments range from recorders, guitars, and drums, to the more unusual – bouzouki, hammered dulcimer – and just about everything in between. Tickets: $12 general, $10 student/senior available at the door 1 hour before the concert, or online at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/79298

Comedy

Live at the Ave: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 18, former Marine and Seattle Comedy competition winner Ron Osborne with Sharon Lacey and Peter Greyy kick off the fall season of Comedy at The Ave (10 Auburn Ave.) with all the right stuff to keep you laughing all night long. Tickets: $17, $15 st-sr discount. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Fridat, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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: 14 B St. NE, Nos. 1 , 2, Auburn. Theater still has openings in a few of its classes. Dance classes beginning for children ages 2 and up in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and musical theatre. Adult classes in Zumba and tap also are offered. Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for more information.

Auburn Dance Academy Princess Pixie Party: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Sept. 26, 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100. Meet and greet the royalty, learn a dance, make a may pole, enjoy tea time, and participate in the parade of princesses. Cost: $10 per princess. If you bring a non ADA dancer, they are free. Age: 3-7 years old. Dress in your favorite princess dress. Space is limited. 253-833-1891, www.AuburnDanceAcademy.com

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: Exhibits: Aug. 12-Nov. 8, Suffer for Beauty: A Revealing Look at Women’s History through Undergarments. Visitors to this exhibit will learn about women’s history through a review of underwear styles. The exhibit displays women’s undergarments and beauty aides by era: bustles and corsets of 1880 to1900, less binding clothes of the progressive era 1900 to 1920, the restricting fashions as 1914-15 backlash, the freeing 1920s, the economical 1930s, wartime masculine years of the 1940s, and finally the ‘New Look’ from 1947-50s. 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.

Neely Mansion: 1-4 p.m., open house each Saturday until Sept. 29, 12303 Auburn-Black Diamond Road, Auburn, just east of the Highway 18 Auburn-Black Diamond Road exit. Tour gardens and historic Victorian Classic Revival house built by early Washington pioneers. Visit www.neelymansion.org for details.

Galleries

Auburn City Hall: 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.

“Poetry on Posters” Striped Water Poets: Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Admission: Free. Pacific City Hall, 100 Third Ave. SE. 253-735-1751