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White River Amphitheatre Shuttles fromThe SuperMall
The White River Amphitheatre provides a shuttle to and from the SuperMall for select concerts. The parking at SuperMall and the shuttle service is free.
For more information on parking and shuttle visit http://www.rivergiver.com/shuttle
For more information on concerts at White River Amphitheatre, click on www.whiteriverconcerts.com.
- 6/8/2010
Auburn International Farmers Market Opens June 13, 2010
Date / Time 6/13/2010 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Auburn Station Plaza, 23 A Street SW
Contact www.auburnfarmersmarket.com
Cost FREE
Description Opening for its second. More than 35 vendors offering a variety of fresh locally grown farmed based foods, hand-crafted items and concession stands that are restaurant based but feature a home-cooked taste. The weekly market also will include free performances, guest chefs with farm fresh ingredients, children activities to storytelling. The market also will have classes on health, nutrition and gardening.
- 6/2/2010
"Dueling Out Hunger"
We’d love to see you and have dinner together! “Dueling Out Hunger” is just the place to be!
July 1st – Longhorn BBQ – 7:00 PM – Tickets: $25.00 per person
Yes – it’s a Thursday before the Holiday Weekend – so kick off your weekend by enjoying dinner with friends….and helping to support The Auburn Food Bank too!
Please contact me by email Debbie Christian [DebbieC@TheAuburnFoodBank.org]or phone (253-833-8925 x 3 for Gretchen / x 4 for Debbie) for tickets!
- 5/5/2010
Muckleshoot Bingo 25th Anniversary Weekend!
 June 4th – Join us Friday June 4th at 11:00pm for our Late Night Session. $15 gets you 10 regular games each paying $1000! Free 25th Anniversary T-Shirt to all that buy-in for the bingo session!
June 5th – Saturday June 5th is the main event! $50 gets you 20 games each paying $2,500. Plus, we’re giving away a tax free 2010 Camaro!!!! Doors open at 3:00pm, bingo begins at 7pm. Get here early for a FREE BUFFET and Live Band 3pm-7pm. We’re also holding $100 hourly CASH drawings and everyone who buys in for bingo will receive a Free 25th Anniversary T-Shirt.
June 6th - Join us Sunday June 6th at Noon for our Matinee Session. $15 gets you 10 regular games each paying $1000! Free 25th Anniversary T-Shirt to all that buy-in for the bingo session!
- 3/22/2010
Auburn's Community Yard Sale Registration Begins April 5
Auburn's Community Yard Sale Registration Begins April 5
Registration for Auburn's Community Yard Sale will begin April 5. Register for the Yard Sale April 5 -30 online at www.auburnwa.gov/solidwaste or pick up a registration form at the City Hall Utility Counter located at 1 Main St., the Parks & Recreation Building at 910 Ninth St. SE or the Senior Activity Center at 808 Ninth St. SE.
Yard Sale weekend will be June 4-6.
Participants who register by April 30 will have their address listed in two newspaper advertisements and on the City website. If you miss the registration period, you can still pick up a FREE Yard Sale Kit or download materials from the City's website. Yard Sale Kits will be available for download after April 5.
Turn your unwanted household goods into cash and provide someone else with a new treasure! Your participation is not only good for the economy, but puts your household items into circulation rather than sitting around your house or garage collecting dust or becoming trash.
Contact: Kathleen Edman, Solid Waste Customer Care Specialist
253-931-3047
kedman@auburnwa.gov
For more information, contact Kathleen Edman, Solid Waste Customer Care Specialist at 253-931-3047 or kedman@auburnwa.gov.
- 3/22/2010
Easter Sunrise Service to be held at Auburn’s Mountain View Cemetery
The public is cordially invited to attend a special Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 4 at 6:30 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery in Auburn, 2020 Mountain View Drive.
The Easter Sunrise Service is open to all faiths. Rev. John Olsen of Messiah Lutheran Church will preside over the service which will also include music and an Easter message. Refreshments will be provided.
For more information about the Easter Sunrise service at Mountain View Cemetery, please call 253-931-3028 or visit www.mtviewcemeteryauburn.com.
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Mountain View Cemetery
2020 Mountain View Drive
Auburn WA 98001
253-931-3028
www.mtviewcemeteryauburn.com
- 3/21/2010
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department Receives Five State Awards
The Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department was recognized with five awards at the annual Northwest Festivals and Events Conference, in Seaside, Ore. on March 8, a conference that is co-produced by the Washington Festivals & Events Association (WFEA) and the Oregon Festivals & Events Association. Read more...
- 3/3/2010
Easter Bunny at the SuperMall
Visit and photos with the Easter Bunny at his Spring Garden in the Grat Outdoors Court. Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Carrot Breaks 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.. Visit www.supermall.com for more details, photo pricing and special hours.
- 2/23/2010
Benefit for Haiti Relief Fund on February 27
Help for Haiti Festival at the Auburn Ave Theater. Show starts at 4p and will go until midnight. Call 253-939-7262 for more info.
- 2/3/2010
Branches New Arrivals
Every week at Branches the greenhouses and garden center are looking more and more like spring. Fresh primroses continue to arrive for the weekend. Tete-a-tete daffodils are blooming and looking bright. Our bright red and pink cyclamen look just like Valentine's Day.
Speaking of Valentine's Day, it is not too early to order flowers for that special someone in your life. We will have roses, mixed bouquets, custom gift baskets, beautiful mixed plantings, as well as a wide array of unique items available in our gift shop that are sure to please. We also have gift certificates available in any amount. At Branches we truly have all that you need to say "I love you" to that special someone in your life.
We have received several shipments of new pottery from China and Malaysia. It is beautiful and at great prices. There are many new styles and colors for this season that you will want to be sure and check out. You are sure to find some great pottery at reasonable prices. Remember to shop early for the best selection.
There has been a lot going on at Branches over the last few weeks and things won't be slowing down anytime soon. Here is a list of some of the arrivals that we will see over the coming weeks...
Fruit Trees - our spring shipment of fruit trees will arrive the first week of February.
Blueberries - we have a wide variety of blueberries will arrive February 2nd. We have blueberries for early, mid and late season. For a list of some of the different types of blueberries that we carry check out our website.
Roses - over 900 roses will be on their way to Branches and will arrive the week of February 7th. Check out our rose list on our website to see the great selection that we carry. We carry only the highest quality roses that are proven winners in the NW. Bare root trees and roses adjust to your soil easily and are ready and easy to plant.
As you can see there is a lot happening at Branches. Will you join us in being a part of it all. We look forward to enjoying the coming of spring with you again this year!
Steve Jensen
www.branchesgardencenter.com
- 2/3/2010
Its going to be a great weekend!!!!!
Phil Slater starts us off on Friday night at 5:00pm with his great songs of the 60's, 70's and 80's.
Mellow out on Saturday evening with a glass of wine and a Panini Sandwich or a bowl of awesome soup.
Then its Sunday Super Bowl time...
We will open at 10:00am for a Super Brunch..
10:00am to 2:00pm:
Champagne for starters (we might find a little orange juice if requested).
Biscuits and Gravy, Saugage and Egg Croissants, Ham and Egg Croissants and cheese/fruit plates. Panini Sandwiches also available.
Game Time: 3:30pm. - Indianapolis vs New Orleans
• Hooters Chicken Wings: The Real Thing.
• BBQ Meatballs
• Potato Salad
• Veggie's
Free $5.00 off or 10 free wings voucher to any Washington Hooters.
We are going to have games and prizes so come and win.
Hooters T-Shirts and other cool stuff.
Your Friends at Auburn Wine and Caviar.
shop@auburnwineandcaviar.com
www.auburnwineandcaviar.com
253-887-8530
- 1/13/2010
Adult Dodgeball Now Available Through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation department is now accepting team and/or individual registration for adult, co-ed dodgeball leagues. Dodgeball promotes maximum social enjoyment and can give you a good overall workout that requires minimal equipment, set up or playing experience. Use teamwork, strategy and enthusiasm as you dodge, jump and throw with this fun game that offers a great cardio workout as well.
Each team will play eight games on Thursdays. Team or individual registrations will be accepted. Early registration ends January 20, 2010. Fee is $175 per team or $20/$27 per individual.
More information and registration forms are available on the website www.auburnwa.gov or call 253-931-3043.
- 12/15/2009
Buy one Regular or Large
Sandwich
Get 2nd for $1.99
920 15th Street SW
- 12/14/2009
Quality Original Artwork at the White River Valley Museum
Only one week remaining to purchase quality original artwork at the White River Valley Museum!
Small Works, Big Presents: The Gift of Art Juried Art Show and Sale ends on Sunday, December 20, 2008.
White River Valley Museum is located at 918 H Street SE, Auburn. Open Wednesday – Sunday, 12 – 4 pm
"Late Light" by Teri Capp
"Furled Tulip Petal" by Deb Casso
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"Sea Anemone" by Peggy O'Heron
Artwork by local and regional artists including:
Billie Andrew, Rocky Barrick, Lea Bishop, Laurie D. Brown, Robin Butler, Teri Capp, Cal Carpenter, Deb Casso, Darlene Dihel, Mike Dilbeck, Sharon Ely, Jessica Eskelsen, Penelope Evans, Kathleen Frugé-Brown, Marion Fukuma, Susan Gans, Suzanne Gardner, Paul Glasoe, Virginia M Hill, Anna Hoey, Fran Holt, Eden Hopkins, Tis Huberth, Sue Jackson-André, Linda Jacobus, Kris Ellen Jenott, Mary Johnson, Matthew M. Johnson, Zachary Kolden, Lena Leitzke, Elaine Mahler, Robert Matinjussi, Wanda McArthur, Nataliya Mirgorodskiy, Peggy O'Heron, Jim Oliver, Janie Olsen, Kristi Orcutt, Jennifer Preston Chushcoff, Wendy Ray, Debra Rexroat, Erika Rummell, Jesse Schwartz, Shirley Simpson-Nielsen, Lisa Snow Lady, Karen St. Clair, Lydia Strange, Ken Strange, Lydia Sutton, Frances Tanner, C. Turley, Susie Wind
Images of additional artwork for sale can be viewed on the Auburn Arts Commission website (www.auburnwa.gov/arts)
- 12/11/2009
Mix & Match Clothing and Accessory Exchange
December 17, 2009 - 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Kitsch-en Restaurant 141 A Place SE (in the Safeway Parking Lot)
Bring items you no longer wear and pick up something new. Accepting woman’s clothing, shoes, jewelry and blankets. Women of all shaped and sizes welcomed. Serving appetizers, music and the holiday spirit. Items not exchanged will be donated to CCRADV (Coordinated Community Response Against Domestic Violence), a local nonprofit agency. Sponsored by Kitsch-en Restaurant and the Auburn International Farmers Market. www.kitsch-in.com.
- 12/3/2009
Papa John's Pizza donating 100% of all Sales
Peter Ogg from the Auburn Papa John's wanted me to pass on this information: On Tuesday and Wednesday, December 8th and 9th, every Papa John's Pizza in the Northwest, from Everett south to Lacey, from the Kitsap Peninsula to Snoqualmie, Greater Seattle and the East Side, will donate 100% of all profits to the four families of the slain officers. http://www.cityoflakewood.us/tribute.html
Peter also informed me that if you would like to make a larger order (more than 3 pizzas) and do not want to be a part of the mad rush on those two days, that they will honor the donation and earmark your order to benefit the families. Just make sure to inform them at the time of your order.
- 12/2/2009
Auburn's Tree of Giving Now Underway, Tags Available
The holidays are a great time for sharing and giving to others around you. Join the City of Auburn, social service agencies, and the business community to participate in the Tree of Giving program and share the spirit of the holidays with someone else this year. Your generosity will add some sparkle to the lives of at-risk children, senior citizens, and/or developmentally and physically disabled individuals during the holiday season.
Tree of Giving tags can be found at one of the following public or retail locations listed below.
• Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main
• Auburn Parks, Arts, & Rec., 910 Ninth St. SE
• Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE
• Auburn Gymnastics Ctr., 1601 Boundary Blvd.
• Images Hair Design and Skin Care, 1528 8th Street NE
• Mane Team Salon, 205 East Main St., Ste. A
• Nelson’s Jewelry, 101 East Main St.
• Rottle’s Apparel and Shoes, 226 East Main St.
• Sterling Bank, 1261 Auburn Way N
• Wells Fargo, 101 Auburn Way North
To participate, simply select a tag from any Tree of Giving; purchase a gift (items are suggested on each tag), wrap your gift and place the gift tag securely on the outside of your gift; return the gift to any Auburn Tree of Giving location or during normal business hours or to Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation (910 Ninth St. SE) or Auburn City Hall (25 West Main St.).
Wrapped gifts need to be returned by Wednesday, December 16 to enable volunteers to deliver them in time for the holidays. Gifts may be presented in your name or anonymously.
- 11/24/2009
Emerald Downs Gift Packages
Give a Gift Package from Emerald Downs to that special person. I did last year and they really thought it was a unique and fun gift. Packages range from $30 to $70. Form more information on the exact packages go the www.emeralddowns.com or call 253-288-7711.
- 11/18/2009
Branches Garden Center is a Must for the Holiday Season
If you haven't had the opportunity to visit Branches Garden Center you must stop by and see all of their wonderful Christmas decorations. I picked up several things to decorate my house for Thanksgiving. They have one of kind decorations for all seasons. Plan on spending some time to look around.
Other Winter Specials:
Check out some of these winter bloomers...
•Sarcococca - This evergreen shrub is great for near an entryway so that you are able to enjoy its highly fragrant blooms.
•Daphne Odora Marginata - Another fragrant winter bloomer.
•Mahonia - humming birds love this winter bloomer.
•Camellia - A beautiful evergreen shrub with large blooms in late winter and early spring.
•Witch Hazel - They just finished their great fall show and fat buds promise another great performance in late winter.
•Euphorbia Rudolph- sports a great 'red nose' just in time for Christmas.
- 11/18/2009
Your Friends at Auburn Wine and Caviar
WOW!!!!!
Elvis was in the house and he was fantastic.
Stop by the shop and see the pictures. Other events for the rest of the week include:
Lynda from Odom Distribution will be tasting wines to compliment your Thanksgiving Dinner. We will also have some Champagnes and Caviar for your tasting enjoyment.
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Friday (November 20th):
The music of Mark Wayne. If you missed him at our Elvis show now is the chance to hear him sing great Elvis songs (and some Beatles hits too). 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
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Sunday (November 22nd): Hawks vs Vikings
Seahawk Sunday Breakfast....The Wine Shop opens at 9:00am with Champagne, Biscuits & Gravy and our great Breakfast Sandwiches.
GO HAWKS!
- 11/2/2009
4th Annual Harvest Ball Benefit
Pacific Ballroom Dance invites you to attend a spectacular evening of Dancing, Dining and Entertainment, Saturday, November 21st from 5:00 to 11: p.m. Featuring a DANCE-OFF between local pageant winners. This years event is sponsored by Evergreen Eye Center. To purchase tickets and find out more information please go to www.harvestballbenefit.org. General admission is $75.00 - Silver $100 - Gold $125. Proceeds benefit the youth of Pacific Ballroom Dance.
- 11/2/2009
Santa Arrives at the SuperMall
If you haven't been to the SuperMall during the holidays you are missing a real treat. The entire Mall is transformed into a Holiday Wonderland.
On Friday, November 6th starting at 10am Santa will arrive. His hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 9pm (breaks 1-2pm & 5:15-6pm) Sundays 11am to 6pm (break 2-3pm) Santa will be there through Thursday, December 24th until 6pm.
There also will be Santa's Grand Parade at Magical Night of Giving Sunday, November 15th; 6:30pm - 10:30pm (parade begins at 7pm)
Momtopia Presents Milk & Cookies with Santa Monday, December 7th; 10am to 11am SuperMall Aviation Court
Cost: FREE
Other November Events:
Magical Night of Giving, Sunday November 15th; 6:30-10:30pm St. Jude Children's Hospital Give Thanks. Walk, Saturday November 21st
The SuperMall is setting up another food drive with the Auburn Food Bank. Go to their web-site for more information at www.supermall.com
- 10/14/2009
WHITE RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM ANNOUNCES FREE SUNDAYS
The continued down economy and popularity of the current exhibit "Suffer for Beauty: A Revealing Look at Women's History Through Undergarments" has prompted the White River Valley Museum board of directors to offer free admission on Sunday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 25. "Suffer for Beauty" runs through Nov. 8.
Free admission will also be offered on Sunday, Nov. 22 in celebration of "Small Works, Big Presents: The Gift of Art" exhibit and sale that opens Nov. 18 and runs through Dec. 20. The White River Valley Museum and Auburn Arts Commission recently announced a call to artists for "Small Works, Big Presents." Information and full submission guidelines are available at www.auburnwa.gov/arts.
White River Valley Museum will continue free Sundays in 2010. The fourth Sunday of each month will be free.
The free Sundays are in addition to White River Valley Museum's weekly free Wednesdays. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Regular admission is $2 adults, $1 seniors and children.
Cindy Tangen
Tangen Marketing & Communications
425-443-2782
cindy@tangenmarketing.com
- 10/14/2009
Sandbags for Auburn Residents Available Beginning Oct. 15
Sandbags for Auburn Residents Available Beginning Oct. 15
Sarah Miller, Emergency Preparedness Manager
City of Auburn
253-876-1925
AUBURN, Wash. – October 14, 2009 - The City of Auburn will begin making sandbags available to the public beginning Thursday, Oct. 15. Bags will be available at the following dates and times:
•Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 12 p.m. until dusk.
Les Gove Community Campus, 910 Ninth St. SE. Sandbags will be located at the SE
corner of the park, accessible from 12th St.
•Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at two locations.
Les Gove Community Campus, 910 Ninth St. SE. Sandbags will be located at the SE
corner of the park, accessible from 12th St.
.Fulmer Field, 5th and K St. NE. Sandbags will be located in the parking lot.
Each customer will be limited to 30 bags per trip (approximately a half ton) and
will be provided tools and sand to fill their bags. Volunteers will be on-hand as
available to help fill and load bags. Groups and individuals interested in
volunteering to fill sandbags for the public should contact Emergency Management
to schedule a time.
For more information, contact the City of Auburn Emergency Management department at 253-876-1925.
- 10/9/2009
As Winter Arrives at Mt. Rainier
As Winter Arrives
Check our website for the latest updates on roads and services. We will bring you news and features of winter activities at Mt. Rainier.
Sunrise Visitor Center and Sunrise Concessions closed on September 7th. Roads to Sunrise remain open weekends only Oct 12th -25th, unless snow closes the roads earlier.
The White River Road from Hwy 410 will be gated on November 4th.
Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center begins weekend only operations October 12th.
Snowplay, skiing and other winter recreation is just around the corner. Plan now for your winter vacation at Mt. Rainier.
Choose from cozy cabins or historic lodges. Fun for you or for the whole family. Find your adventure or your place for peace and solitude. We have something for everyone!
For more information and updates please visit our website at VisitRainier.com
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