Auburn@Play - June 2012 Edition
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Auburn Arts and Events Featured Highlights Register now for Summer Camp Fun! Auburn has everything you’re looking for to keep your child active, involved and entertained this summer. We offer summer camps for pre-school age through teens in various topics and settings. Week-long day camp options are offered for elementary school age and teens with weekly themes and adventures.
June 8 & 9 at 7:30 p.m.; June 9 at 2:00 p.m. Auburn Avenue Theater Tickets: $12/$10 pre sale One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results.
Friday, June 22, 11am-4pm Les Gove Park This FREE kids’ festival features live entertainment, mini golf, inflatable rides, pony rides, 90+ activity vendors and TONS more! A high five to Radio Disney AM 1250, Fred Meyer Stores, Seattle Children’s, BECU, Valley Medical Center and MultiCare for their support of Auburn’s KidsDay!
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JUNE 2012 EDITION
On-line recreation registration is fast, easy and convenient. And no extra fees are added to your on-line registrations. Join the fun and register now for a class, program, camp, or sport league. Check out the Spring/Summer 2012 Recreation Guide for diverse classes, activities, sports, camps and more!
Celebrate the season opening of the Auburn International Farmers Market. The Market is open every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m from June 10 through September 23 at the Sound Transit Plaza located at 23 A Street SW. It’s the FRESH place for fruits, vegetables, herbs, berries, flowers and a cornucopia of other locally-grown items. Kudos to King Conservation District for their support of the market in 2012.
Bring out the red, white and blue for Auburn’s 4th of July Festival where Les Gove Park will be filled with activities, food and fun on Wednesday, July 4 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Exciting entertainment and activity options include 8 inflatable rides, a climbing wall, euro-bungy trampolines, a petting zoo, a pony carousel, lazer tag, book sale, two entertainment stages, a dj, a car show, craft grove, and food concessions. The traditional favorites include a kids’ bike parade beginning at noon, trackless train, bingo, bocce, mini golf, a kids’ craft tent, and much more. Purchase a wristband for $5 for unlimited activities or check out the various FREE activities too. Wristband sales begin at 10:00am. Hooray for Auburn’s Overcomer Covenant Church for their support of Auburn’s 4th of July Festival! Applications are still being accepted for the 4th of July Car Show. Show runs from 11:00am - 4:00pm. Awards will be given in 15 categories and dash plaques will be given to the first 200 entries. Awards will be announced at 4:00pm from the Freedom Stage. $5 pre-registration or $10 on event day.
Looking for a place to host a party, corporate meeting, family reunion or other gathering? Check out Auburn facilities for convenient and affordable options. Visit the City’s website for complete rental details or call 253-931-3043.
Free family-approved fun includes Bocce at Les Gove Park (with free instruction courtesy of the Auburn Bocce Club on Tuesday and Thursday through October 11 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.) Disc Golf at Game Farm Wilderness Park, and the Rotary Spray Park at Les Gove Park open daily from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. through Labor Day.
ADULT PROGRAMSSummer is a great time to start, continue or mix up your workouts by trying something new. Our experience, trained and certified instructors are excited to meet you and assist you with your health and fitness goals in great fitness, wellness and dance programs. Check out Auburn @ Play to view all the programs being offered this session.
Bellydance (new)– These beginning to intermediate classes will focus on basic bellydance movements and how to execute them properly, toning and strengthening muscles and core support system, and body coordination. Get ready for a workout! Wednesdays, 6-7pm, June 13-July 25, $50/$63.
Ruth Stover, Corestar Pilates Studio – owner, www.corestarpilates.com. Zumba and Pilates instructor. She is an AFAA and Zumba certified instructor and a Stott Pilates certified instructor and national instructor trainer. - Zumba – Low impact, high energy cardio dance class. Great for all fitness levels. Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm, June 4-25, $46/$57, and July 9-23, $42/$52 and Thursdays, 6:35-7:35pm, June 7-28, $46/$57 and July 12-August 2, $42/$52. - Pilates – Controlled movements focus on stretching and strengthening the muscles in your abdomen, back, buttocks and legs. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30p, June 5-26 and July 10-31, $46/$57per session. Flex option available.
Hal Meng, Yoga instructor. Maintains a Yoga Alliance, Registered Yoga Teacher certification and is a Planet Earth Yoga , certified yoga teacher. - Beginning Yoga – Viniyoga tradition relieves stress, tones the body and helps achieve balance in body, mind and emotions. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45p, July 11-August 29, $68/$85; senior discount fee $63/$79. - Continuing Yoga – Students deepen their understanding and practice of yoga in the Viniyoga tradition. Wednesdays, Wednesdays, 7-8:15p, July 11-August 29, $68/$85; senior discount fee $63/$79.
Tom ‘Mad Dog’ Schneider, Fitness Boot Camp instructor. Retired Army Sergeant First Class. Certified Army Master Fitness Trainer. - Beginning Fitness Boot Camp – Ideal workout for beginners wanting to experience a circuit training fitness class. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:45-6:45p, June 19-July 26 and July 31-September 6 $86/$107 per session. - Advanced Fitness Boot Camp – Advanced high intensity interval training and strength building routines. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8p, June 19-July 26 and July 31-September 6, $86/$107 per session.
Gil Bortleson, Tai Chi instructor. Has studied with Tai Chi Mater T.Y. Pang and Robert Fong. He teaches in the classical Yang style of Tai Chi. - Introduction to Tai Chi – Mental and physical benefits include low impact strength building, flexibility and coordination. Mondays, 7:30-8:30p, June 25-July 30, $38/$48; senior discount fees $33/$42. - Intermediate Tai Chi – For those who have graduated from the Introduction to Tai Chi class and want to refine and work into more advanced movements. Mondays, 6:15-7:15p, June 25-July 30, $38/$48; senior discount fees $33/$42.
Kenneth ‘Rick’ Geist, Aki-Jujitsu instructor. 2010 Pan-American Jui Jitsu Champion; fourth degree Aam-Ka-Jutsu Karate black belt; and four stripe purple belt, Fosters Brazilian Jui Jitsu. - Aki-Jujitsu – Basic training in three unique contemporary martial disciples, Aikido, Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and Combative Martial Arts. Training is strictly defensive and non-competitive. Conditioning and stretching is built into class. Tuesdays, 7-8:30p, June 26-July 31 and August 11-September 11, $54/$68 per session.
Dog Obedience & More Tawnya Lichtenwalter, dog obedience instructor. Has over 20 years of experience working with and training dogs. Classes include: Annette Lanker, Holy Cow Critters – owner, www.holycowcritters.com. As a PetTech Instructor she understands the importance of having the best possible care and training for your pets. Classes include:
SPORTS & ATHLETICSRegistrations are now being accepted for the youth sports programs including T-Ball, Cub Clinic, Baseball, Girls Fastpitch, Tennis and Track with league play beginning soon. Costs vary based on the program. Youth soccer registrations are now being accepted. Costs vary based on the program
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation is now taking registrations for the following adult sports: - Softball – Extended Season: This is a recreational softball league for adults who want to continue playing through summer. Teams play twelve games. Early registration deadline is June 13. Fee varies from $820-$840. - Tennis: Lessons are offered for beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate players through August. - Auburn Team Tennis: Coed team tennis format based on USTA team tennis format. Individual registrations will be taken you can ask to play with one other player. Teams are formed on July 9 & matches begin July 11, league tournament is August 22. - Golf: Group lessons are offered through September for beginner and intermediate players. More information and registration forms are available on the website or by calling 253-931-3043.
The new Gymnasium at Les Gove Park offers a variety of open-gym activities: Adult Open Gym: Monday-Thursday, 11:30am-1:00pm, ages 18 and over and for evening open-gym times, check out the Gymnasium calendar All Ages Open Gym: Monday’s 5:30-8:30pm Friday Family Night – Second Friday each month. May 11 & June xx for fun in the gym from 6-10pm After School at the Gym, Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:30pm, includes sports, fitness, homework help, daily snacks and other fun. All programs have drop in fees
Sponsors are being sought for youth athletic teams for the spring and fall. Sponsors receive their business or organization name and logo on a T-shirt uniform, an 8x10 team photo plaque and the benefit of helping youth enjoy a positive recreation experience. The sponsorship fee is $195 per team.
It’s a great time to golf! Tee it up at the Auburn Golf Course. For special deals sign up on-line to receive special announcements, pro-shop discounts, tournament news and more from the Auburn Golf Course, a 2012 Players Card, gift certificates are tournament registrations are now on-line and available for purchase. For more details, call 253-833-2350. Toddler, Pre-School & Elementary Kids For fun summer camp options for the elementary school age kids, check out day camps, theater camps, dance and gymnastics camps, sport camps, and skateboarding camps.
Parent’s Night Out: Friday, June 1 & 15, July 6 & 20, and August 3 & 17 from 6-10pm. Drop off your kids at the new gym for an evening of games, arts & crafts, inflatable toys and sports while parents enjoy a night out. $16 first child and $10 each add’l child. Non-resident fees apply.
Toddler Indoor Playground -For ages 5 and under. Bring your child for socialization and fun! We provide balls, games, mats, riding toys, climbing toys and more in our gym. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30-11a, and Saturdays from 9-10:30 a.m. (through June 20). During the summer (June 23-August 29) Indoor Playground will be open on Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. and Saturdays, 9:00-10:30. Cost is $2 per child per session, $1 per additional child. 10-visit punch pass also available. No more than three children per adult. No registration required. Parent or caregiver must provide supervision of children at all times.
Sports Classes for 3-5 yr olds, on Tuesday & Thursday evenings (5:45-6:30 pm) and Saturday Mornings $20/$25. Multiple sessions all summer long.
ELEMENTARY AGE: Are you looking for Before or After School Care? Around the Bell serves Lea Hill and Hazelwood students on-site at Lea Hill. Dick Scobee, Evergreen Heights, Ilalko, Terminal Park and Washington students are transported to our West Auburn High School Site. We serve grades 1-5. We open at 6:30 am and close at 6:30 pm. Five day and Three day options available. Registrations are now underway. Reserve your spot today with a $50 registration fee. Call 253-931-3043 or email pgallion@auburnwa.gov for more specifics. We are now taking registration for the 2012-2013 school year too! New hours: We will open at 7 am and close at 6 pm.
New classes for pre-school and youth begin in July – check out all the offereings via Auburn @ Play.
TEENS & TWEENSWhen schools out for the summer - we’ve got plenty of fun on the schedule for kids ages 11-16. There are fantastic camp options for teens this summer, including Teen Trip Thing, Theater Camps at Auburn Ave. Theater, CSI camp, Rock Climbing Camp, Girls on the Edge, and many sports camps. For more details or to register, call 253-931-3043.
Check out the local teen scene and fantastic skateboarding during Battle of the Bowl on Saturday, July 21 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Brannan Park, 611 28th Street NE. Skaters can pre-register for $5 or register on site for $10. For more details, call 253-931-3043.
Get Up! and Get Out! this summer. Teens and tweens can check out the free daily activities offered at Olympic Middle School. The program features daily soccer, basketball, kickball, playground fun as well as lunch and a snack provided by the Auburn School District. The program runs Monday-Friday from 11am-5pm from July 9 through August 24.
Auburn’s Youth Council constantly welcomes new members. The Youth Council volunteers at local events, helps collaborate on ideas that benefit Auburn and takes on other active roles in the community. Call 253-804-5052 for details and an application.
CULTURAL ARTS
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Check out the dazzling line-up of regional and national performers coming to Auburn and the Saturday matinees just for kids. Tickets are on sale now. Upcoming shows include: Auburn Community Players production of Footloose, June 8 & 9, Auburn Ave Theater Comedy at the Ave, June 16, 7:30 pm, Auburn Avenue Theater
Storefronts Auburn is underway on Main Street in Auburn! Two new installation are ready for viewing! One Main, has on display the stunning wood assemblages of Julia Haack. At 123 Main has a new installation by Josie Davis of Vestidos de Papel (paper dresses). Subscribe to the Storefronts Auburn blog, or “Like” Storefronts Auburn on Facebook to receive updates, and invites to events!
Art on View at the Auburn City Hall Gallery: paintings by artist Janice Wagner and photography by David McCrae. On display at the Auburn Senior Center, Cheryl Sallee Gallery, Pastel artist Rebecca Baumgartner creates calming scenes taken from life. Check out the full 2012 schedule of galleries. Auburn Senior Activity Senior
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The Center offers a monthly Mayor Coffee Hour. You’re invited to join Councilmember Wayne Osborne for coffee, cookies and good discussion on Thursday, June 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Bring the whole family to our monthly supper club on Monday June 18, 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. We will be serving BBQ Hamburgers, potato salad, baked beans and ice cream bars. The cost is $6 per person and please call the senior center to register.
Watercolor Workshops: Joanne Iwasaki is offering some one day Watercolor workshops this summer. The first one is Painting with Coffee and will be held on January 20th. Please call the senior center for more details.
Our pre-injury workshop focusing on common back issues will be held on Thursday June 7th at 11 am.
For additional information about the Seniors, including upcoming events, trips and activities, visit the Senior Activity Center, at 808 Ninth St SE, or call 253-931-3016.
WHITE RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM On Exhibit: Rails to Sails, Tracking the Sound’s Industry Boom from Ship to Shore through July 29.
Late Play Date- Lil’ Artists: Thursday June 21, 6:30 – 8:30p.m. Bring the kids to the museum for a night of art themed fun. FREE admission, no reservations required.
Jr. Curator Camp: June 25 – 29 9a.m. – noon. Kids age 7 – 12 will learn what it’s like to work in museum and participate in challenging and fun activities like designing their own museum exhibit! $80 per camper. To register call 253-288-7439.
Veggie Car Races: Saturday June 30th from 1 – 4p.m. at the Mary Olson Farm. Kids can create race cars with vegetables provided by Mosby Farm and watch as the zoom down an inclined track. Farm admission and activities are FREE!
Farm Open Hours: The Mary Olson Farm will be open every Saturday and Sunday this summer June 16 – August 26 from noon – 5p.m. Admission to the Farm during open hours is FREE!
The White River Valley Museum, located in the Les Gove Community Campus at 918 H Street SE, is open Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children and seniors. Wednesdays are free for everyone. For additional information, please call 253-288-7433. |
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