Reporter staff

The Auburn International Farmers Market opened Sunday under sunny skies.

The market, in the Auburn Transit Station Plaza at 23 A St. SW, features fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, a variety of foods, bakery products and hand-crafted items.

Kiwanis provided breakfast and lunch. Local leaders spoke and Miss Auburn’s Morgan Warren sang the National Anthem.

The market is open every Sunday, through Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Special events are planned on select Sundays.

To volunteer, call 253-266-2726. For more information, visit www.auburnfarmersmarket.org.

Upcoming programs:

• June 14: Hal Meng canning demonstration, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• June 21: Garden expert Ciscoe Morris, 12-1:30 p.m.
• July 5: Senior Appreciation Day, YMCA Blood pressure checks
• July 12: Dog Days of Summer, Dog Parade 12-1 p.m.
• July 19: Simply Magic, 11 a.m. to noon
• July 26: Kids Day
• Aug. 2: National Farmers Market Week, free giveaways
• Aug. 9: International Day, Big Time Rhythm, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Aug. 23: Chili Cook-off
• Sept. 6: Seahawks Day (wear your gear to win a prize)
• Sept. 13: Local garden expert Marianne Binetti, 12-2:30 p.m.
• Sept. 20: Healthy Kids Back to School Day, Casper Babypants, 11 a.m.-noon

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PHOTO BELOW:

Enjoying opening day at the market are: back row, from left, Auburn City Councilmembers Wayne Osborne and Claude DaCorsi; Pacific Mayor Leanne Guier; Auburn City Councilmember Rich Wagner; and Sen. Joe Fain (R-Auburn). Front row, from left: Algona Mayor David Hill; King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer; Auburn City Councilmember Yolanda Trout; Miss Auburn’s Morgan Warren; Linda Morris; and Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus. Rachel Ciampi, Auburn Reproter