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 "We would never tell someone with a broken leg that they should stop wallowing and get it together. We don’t consider taking medication for an ear infection something to be ashamed of. We shouldn’t treat mental health conditions any differently.”
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 A great, big, loud, boisterous round of applause is in order for the students, teachers and staff of Terminal Park Elementary School, because they just DONATED $4,000 TO THE AUBURN FOOD BANK!
Those funds were made possible thanks to a generous gift from Wellpoint in Auburn, which allocated $4,000 to an Auburn School District school that exceeded the goal of 75% of parents and staff watching our R.E.A.D.Y. for KIDS video.
 Together, they all came forward and brought more attention and awareness around mental wellness to the City of Auburn, contributing to nearly 22,000 views on the video this past year!
 We created those videos for this exact purpose – to reduce the stigma, to get people talking, and to make people comfortable asking for help, no matter their age. I hope everyone reading this knows there is always someone you can talk to.
So again, congratulations Terminal Park, and thank you all for your help! Keep up the amazing work! Terminal Park Tigers…..You Are Great!
 I had the good fortune of meeting Ziva, a 4th grader at Terminal Park Elementary, right before the R.E.A.D.Y. assembly Wednesday afternoon. Ziva's mother told me that her daughter would not let her leave the school for an appointment without meeting "the mayor." I was so honored!
 She also told me her name means "light of God."
While I only got to spend a few minutes with Ziva and her mother, I have to say, I couldn't agree more! Ziva was so confident and composed and curious and I was told she even wanted to be mayor at Junior Achievement's City Hall in BizTown. And while she had to be a CEO instead (not to worry -- they make much more money!), she still appreciated all of the work the mayor had to do.
Ziva also wants to be a doctor one day -- and a teacher. A teaching doctor, perhaps. I think she'll have no problem accomplishing that!
 On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to tour Dylan Aerospace with representatives from Greater Seattle Partners. A huge thank you to General Manager Timothy Temple for a very informative tour and discussion! The company employs around 32 very talented people who are working on parts for companies like The Boeing Company, and the precision that is required is amazing. The machinery is running 24 hours a day and everyone there was so proud of their work and the attention they pay to detail. Dylan Aerospace is in Auburn on Pike St NW, and you wouldn’t even know it’s there, unless you knew it was there. We have so many gems like this in Auburn with great family wage jobs.
 If your business would like to be highlighted, contact my office 253-931-3041, and we can set up a meeting. I love hearing about the great companies that call Auburn home!
 Get your appetites ready because a variety of mouthwatering food trucks are hitting the streets of downtown Auburn this spring and summer.
Each week on Tuesdays around lunchtime from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. from April 29 through the end of August, come on down to City Hall Plaza, 25 W. Main Street, for a weekly lunch featuring an assortment of local vendors. Take a short walk, grab a bite, and enjoy the sun – meet us downtown and enjoy all that Auburn has to offer at Food Truck Tuesdays!
Food Truck Tuesdays is part of a partnership between the City of Auburn and the Washington State Food Truck Association, because food trucks mean options, and options bring people to places. More people in downtown brings more eyes and foot traffic to our local businesses (always our goal), increasing customer base and options.
This food truck program is also part of the new planning initiative called “Auburn is Creative” and aligns with Auburn’s strategic economic development goals by promoting the city’s ongoing support for small business, and showcasing how mobile food establishments can enliven the community and bring people together.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 29 and beyond and keep an eye out on our city social media channels for truck options throughout the season -- and we'll see you downtown at City Hall Plaza!
📅 Tuesdays (Beginning April 29)
⏰ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 City Hall Plaza | 25 W. Main Street
 Next Saturday is National Sikh Day and April is National Sikh History Month, a time to recognize the holiest Sikh holiday Vaisakhi, one of the most religiously significant days in Sikh history. It commemorates the creation of the Khalsa, a fellowship of devout Sikhs.
Sikhism is the fifth largest world religion with approximately 30 million Sikhs worldwide, including over 1 million in the United States. The City of Auburn recognizes the diversity of our community and afford all residents the opportunity to better understand, recognize and appreciate the rich history and shared experiences within.
From the City of Auburn to you, have a joyous Vaisakhi filled with celebration!
 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month -- a time to come together as a community, raise our voices, and commit to making a difference.
The 2025 theme, “Together We Act, United We Change,” emphasizes the importance of communities working together to prevent sexual abuse, assault and harassment.
Education is often the first step, and it's a powerful one! By learning more about how to prevent sexual violence, we can shift the way we think, talk, and respond. We can challenge harmful misconceptions, uplift the voices of survivors -- especially those most vulnerable -- and foster a culture that values safety, respect, and accountability.
Join me in our call to action to prevent sexual abuse, assault and harassment in Auburn and the Puget Sound!
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Sound Worlds featuring violinist Ilana Zaks
Sound Worlds is a one-hour program featuring music for violin and electronics. This program features music by Hunter Prueger, ('Silent Moment', 2023), Brannon Warn-Johnston's A Year with Cancer', (2024), Patrick Long ('Shadow Steps', 2011; finished 2021), Aaron Levin's Videogame Vespers' (2023). This program is intended to bring awareness to underrepresented composers innovating and bringing sounds from their life experiences to one of the oldest existing instruments: the violin.
FREE | ALL AGES
📅 Friday, April 4
⏰ 7 - 8 p.m.
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn. Ave.
💲 Free
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Stonesy – The Music of The Rolling Stones
STONESY is a Seattle based band faithfully reproducing the timeless music of the Rolling Stones on stage! Their vocals, instrumentals and precision drumming combine to create riotous rock 'n' roll like only the Rolling Stones and Stonesy can deliver. Hold onto your top hat and join in the fun – “It's a gas, gas, gas…”!
📅 Saturday, April 5
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍 Green River College - Student Affairs Building | 12401 SE 320th St.
💲Tickets ($22 student/senior, $25 regular)
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Auburn Symphony: Visions of America
Journey with the Orchestra through the breadth and depth of the American landscape. From the quiet beauty of rural America in Aaron Copland’s The Tender Land Suite, to the joyful praise break of a church in Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances, to the inspirational march of a band in William Walton’s Spitfire Prelude and Fugue, revel in the triumphant sounds of the American dream.
Join us at 1:30 before the concert for a talk with Dr. Gwynne K. Brown.
📅 Sunday. April 6
⏰ 2:30 - 4 p.m.
📍 Auburn Performing Arts Center | 702 4th St. NE
💲 Tickets ($10-$45)
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Make and Mingle @ Postmark
Stop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! Join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on. A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather... you can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! Intended for ages 18+.
📅 Wednesdays
⏰ 10 a.m. - Noon
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
💲 Free
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Framing for Beginners
Framing artwork can be expensive and intimidating, so being able to DIY is a wonderful skill to have! In this workshop City of Auburn arts staff will teach students how to use basic supplies to mat, frame, and install hardware to artworks for professional-looking display. There is no experience required and all are welcome!
Ages: 15+
Fee: $15/$19 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Postmark Staff
📅 Thursday, April 3
⏰ 4:30 - 6 p.m.
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
💲 Register ($15 resident, $19 non-resident)
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Drop-In Drawing @ Postmark
Come stop by for our new Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to drop-in to draw from a still life or the gallery. Stay for whole two hours or only 10 minutes. Bring tools to either shade or color with, and your own sketchbook or drawing pad. There will be on-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome.
Ages: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff
📅 Fridays
⏰ 10 a.m. - Noon
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
💲 Free
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Drop-In Painting With Amy Sie @ Postmark
Amy Sie is offering Drop-In Gongbi Painting sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for you to start a new painting, or work on an old one. Please bring your own tools and materials for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome.
Ages: 18+
Fee: $0
Instructor: Amy Sie
📅 Fridays
⏰ 10 a.m. - Noon
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
💲 Free
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Second Saturdays | Seattle Opera Presents: Earth to Kenzie
Visit Postmark Center for the Arts gallery, open to the public each Second Saturday from 12-4PM! Each month features new and exciting all ages events!
April 12, 2025 | 1 PM & 3PM -Seattle Opera Presents: Earth to Kenzie
Join us for two free performances delivered by the Seattle Opera! Earth to Kenzie is a one-act opera written for youth audiences that tells the story an imaginative fifth grader who finds comfort in her favorite video game when her home is threatened, and she finds herself living in a family shelter with her mom. Featuring approachable tunes, memorable characters, and themes of empathy and finding strength despite adversity, this fully staged and costumed performance is performed with professional singers and live piano accompaniment.
Music by Frances Pollock
Libretto by Jessica Murphy Moo
📅 Saturday, April 12
⏰ 1 - 3 p.m.
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn. Ave.
💲 Free!
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Seattle Print Arts Annual Print Exchange Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception of our latest exhibition, the Seattle Print Arts Annual Print Exchange!
The 2025 Annual Seattle Print Arts Print Exchange invites Seattle Print Arts (SPA) members to showcase their work in an unjuried celebration of fine art printmaking. This exhibition highlights the diversity and creativity of both traditional and non-traditional printmaking, fostering knowledge sharing, professional development, and community engagement within the vibrant SPA network.
📅 Wednesday, April 16
⏰ 5 - 7 p.m.
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn. Ave.
💲 Free!
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Cleaners | Film Screening @ Postmark
Content warning: This film contains a non-lethal scene of self-mutilation.
Growing Up: Four Coming of Ages Films from Around the World
Join Orcas Microcinema, hosted by the Postmark Center for the Arts, for a free four-film series exploring the universal experience of coming of age in four different countries: the Philippines, Denmark, Chile, and Japan.
These timeless films dive into themes that transcend borders and generations, sparking reflection and conversation. As part of this community-centered series, we’ll host discussions and feature local organizations connected to the stories and identities represented in the films. Free popcorn and a welcoming space for all will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate the shared experiences that unite us all!
To view this film's description, please visit the Orcas Microcinema website here.
FREE | Rating: 18+
Ages: 18+
Doors: 6PM
Screening: 6:30PM
📅 Thursday, April 17
⏰ 6 - 8:30 p.m.
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn. Ave.
💲 Free (please register)
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Peter Cotton Trail
Friday, April 18 - Monday, April 21, 2025
Hop through Auburn's parks and trails in search of the elusive bunnies who will be hidden in various locations around Auburn. Find 10 bunnies, submit a scorecard, and get entered for a chance to win some awesome prizes! This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages, including seniors and those in the specialized recreation community. It's a great way to get outside, stay active, and enjoy the outdoors!
📅 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April 18 - 21
⏰ Various times
📍 Parks across Auburn
💲 Learn more
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The Tammy Frost Trio
This versatile group will captivate your soul! The Tammy Frost Trio, featuring Al Alto and Pete Jungschaffer, offers a diverse musical repertoire that includes original compositions, cowboy songs, jazz standards, 70s hits, and Motown classics. With a remarkable talent for reimagining songs, the trio delivers fresh, soulful, and exciting renditions that captivate their audience.
📅 Friday, April 18
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn. Ave.
💲 Tickets ($19 student/senior, $22 regular)
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Rhythm & Rhymes Story Hour
Join Auburn Symphony Orchestra and the Auburn Public Library for Rhythm and Rhymes Story Hour! Enjoy a fun, interactive music presentation with ASO musicians followed by a story read-aloud with an Auburn librarian. This FREE program is best for ages 3-8 but families of all ages are encouraged to attend. Take home a craft kit to continue the fun at home!
Ages: 3-8
Fee: $0
Instructors: Auburn Symphony Orchestra and the Auburn Public Library
📅 Saturday, April 19
⏰ 10 a.m.
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn. Ave.
💲 Register (free)
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The Quiet Migration | Film Screening @ Postmark
Join Orcas Microcinema, hosted by the Postmark Center for the Arts, for a free four-film series exploring the universal experience of coming of age in four different countries: the Philippines, Denmark, Chile, and Japan.
These timeless films dive into themes that transcend borders and generations, sparking reflection and conversation. As part of this community-centered series, we’ll host discussions and feature local organizations connected to the stories and identities represented in the films. Free popcorn and a welcoming space for all will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate the shared experiences that unite us all!
To view this film's description, please visit the Orcas Microcinema website here.
FREE | Rating: N/A
Ages: 13+
Doors: 6PM
Screening: 6:30PM
📅 Thursday, April 24
⏰ 6 - 8:30 p.m.
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn. Ave.
💲 Free (please register)
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Clean Sweep
Auburn’s 2025 Clean Sweep will be held Saturday, April 26. This event is held in honor of Earth Day. Projects will focus on clean-up, environmental restoration, and beautification efforts in and around Auburn. Volunteer groups will work on light clean-up and maintenance; landscaping, painting, weeding, and planting in and around downtown and at various park sites; and a handful of other projects as needed
Volunteers can either choose to participate in a specific project or can ask to be assigned to any project, in which case your group will be assigned where the most volunteer support is needed. Service clubs, social service agencies, faith-based groups, scouting troops, businesses, families, and individuals are being asked to come together and work on these projects.
The morning agenda for Saturday, April 26 is as follows:
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. ……Check in – Auburn Community & Events Center
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. ……Welcome Breakfast – Auburn Community & Events Center
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.. ......Check in at project location – emailed in advance
***Be sure to bring your own water to your project***
9 a.m. – noon ......Volunteers commence project tasks
Online Registration closes Wednesday, April 23 at 5 p.m.
📅 Saturday, April 26
⏰ 8:30 a.m.
📍 Auburn Community and Events Center | 910 Ninth St. SE
💲 Register (free)
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Queens (Reinas) | Film Screening @ Postmark
Join Orcas Microcinema, hosted by the Postmark Center for the Arts, for a free four-film series exploring the universal experience of coming of age in four different countries: the Philippines, Denmark, Chile, and Japan.
These timeless films dive into themes that transcend borders and generations, sparking reflection and conversation. As part of this community-centered series, we’ll host discussions and feature local organizations connected to the stories and identities represented in the films. Free popcorn and a welcoming space for all will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate the shared experiences that unite us all!
To view this film's description, please visit the Orcas Microcinema website here.
FREE | Rating: N/A
Ages: 13+
Doors: 6PM
Screening: 6:30PM
📅 Thursday, May 1
⏰ 6 - 8:30 p.m.
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn. Ave.
💲 Free (please register)
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Infinity Project - Journey tribute
The Infinity Project celebrates both the history and ongoing success of one of Rock ‘N Roll’s greatest hitmakers: Journey! Covering music from Journey’s conception straight through to recent hits and everything in between, the Infinity Project brings a high-quality polished performance to the stage. Whether you’re a long-standing Journey fan or a newcomer to their music there is something here for everyone. Join us for an evening of great memories and stellar hits!
📅 Saturday, May 3
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍 Green River College Student Affairs Bldg. | 12401 SE 320th St.
💲 Tickets ($24 student/senior, $27 regular)
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Moving | Film Screening @ Postmark
Join Orcas Microcinema, hosted by the Postmark Center for the Arts, for a free four-film series exploring the universal experience of coming of age in four different countries: the Philippines, Denmark, Chile, and Japan.
These timeless films dive into themes that transcend borders and generations, sparking reflection and conversation. As part of this community-centered series, we’ll host discussions and feature local organizations connected to the stories and identities represented in the films. Free popcorn and a welcoming space for all will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate the shared experiences that unite us all!
To view this film's description, please visit the Orcas Microcinema website here.
FREE | Rating: N/A
Ages: 13+
Doors: 6PM
Screening: 6:30PM
📅 Thursday, May 1
⏰ 6 - 8:30 p.m.
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn. Ave.
💲 Free (please register)
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Walk/Run for Recovery 5K
Get ready to move for a mission!
Battlefield Addiction's 6th Annual Walk/Run for Recovery 5K is a powerful event that brings our community together to celebrate recovery, put hope in motion, and raise critical funds for our Treatment & Sober Living Scholarship Fund. Whether you’re a runner, walker, or supporter, this event is your chance to make a real impact in our community. Every step helps fund scholarships for treatment and sober living, directly supporting families in need. You can register for a single ticket to participate IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY.
Discount available for teams of 5+ registrations. Please contact Becky for group discount code: (253) 318-0937 or becky@battlefieldaddiction.com.
SPONSOR SOMEONE IN RECOVERY to join us on race day by selecting this option at registration. There are lots of young people in recovery who would love the opportunity to participate in our Walk/Run for Recovery 5K. Specify the recipient for your sponsorship by typing their name in the "Notes" section during registration or let us know that you prefer for us to choose the recipient. Either way, WE GOT YOU! Walk, run, or cheer us on - this event is for EVERYONE!
📅 Saturday, May 10
⏰ 9 a.m. - Noon
📍 Roegner Park | 601 Oravetz Road SE
💲 Register
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Rhythm & Rhymes Story Hour
Join Auburn Symphony Orchestra and the Auburn Public Library for Rhythm and Rhymes Story Hour! Enjoy a fun, interactive music presentation with ASO musicians followed by a story read-aloud with an Auburn librarian. This FREE program is best for ages 3-8 but families of all ages are encouraged to attend. Take home a craft kit to continue the fun at home!
Ages: 3-8
Fee: $0
Instructors: Auburn Symphony Orchestra and the Auburn Public Library
📅 Saturday, May 10
⏰ 10 a.m.
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn. Ave.
💲 Register (free)
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The ABBAGraphs
The ABBAgraphs will make you want to dance! This Seattle-based band recreates the pop magic of ABBA’s chart-topping, classic pop hits of the '70s and early '80s PLUS hits of the disco era. Think Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me, Mamma Mia, Fernando, Waterloo and more! Join The ABBAgraphs for a rollicking night of great music!
📅 Saturday, May 10
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍 Green River College Student Affairs Building | 12401 SE 320th St.
💲 Tickets ($22 student/senior, $25 regular)
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 The cherry blossoms at Les Gove Park were peaking this week! Hoping you can find the time to view them in person -- they're even more stunning in person.
 Auburn is rich with history — from historical Main Street to the artifacts preserved throughout White River Valley Museum — I am excited to share these stories with all of you each week.
(Image courtesy of White River Valley Museum)
W. E. Ester was elected Mayor of Auburn four times, serving eight total years between 1917 and 1933. While he oversaw many important changes in Auburn including a new water system and the renaming of our city streets, he was also occasionally called upon for other areas of expertise.
During a 1919 council meeting, councilmembers were debating whether to ban the popular and controversial dance move called ‘the shimmy’ from Auburn’s dance halls. The local newspaper reported what happened next: “After much explaining in an attempt to ‘wise them up,’ in regard to the method of doing the dance some of the councilmen claimed their ideas on the subject were still too hazy to be tangible, so the mayor, casting aside his official dignity, according to eye witnesses, arose and without so much as a blush of modesty, proceeded to give an excellent version of the ‘shimmy’ -- with such excellence, in fact, several present opined as could only be attained by considerable practice.”
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