CONNECT NEWS 6.9.22

Auburn Area Welcome Guide Ad Space

Ad space is now open for the 2022 Auburn Area Welcome Guide,

this is a prime opportunity to promote your business to newcomers. Get your business noticed and keep it successful. Purchase your advertising space in one of the most effective new mover programs available in the Auburn Area.

Our Town Square representative Dac Randall may be reached directly at 253.861.6509. Click here to complete our interest form, which can be emailed to [email protected].

For additional details, click here.

CONNECT Events

Ribbon Cutting Celebration REMINDER!!
AURA SONG GIFTS
Friday, June 10th @ 12:30 pm
329 E Main St

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin promptly at 12:30 pm this Friday, June 10^th. After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, join Aura Song Gifts as they celebrate their 1 year anniversary with snacks, one-day-only specials, and activities for all. For more information on this event please click here.

Cheers to Careers Tasting Festival
6.10.22 @ 6 pm - 9 pm, Junior Achievement Education
Center

JA is thrilled to be hosting its second annual Cheers to Careers Tasting Festival in the Auburn JA Education Center on Friday, June 10. This is a great way for JA to host a fun and entertaining evening of drinks, live music, raffles, and a silent auction while showcasing its JA BizTown and JA Finance Park programs. The attendees will enjoy a tour of the facility and get a sneak peek of what it’s like for the students who get to experience these transformational programs.

Please use this link to register:

Additionally, JA's online auction is Live – feel free to start bidding! Link to the online auction.

A selection of food trucks will be onsite, with snacks available for purchase. This event is 21+only; a valid ID is required for entry.

Cheers!

Gotcha Arenas Ribbon Cutting Celebration
6.16.22 @ 3:30 pm, 1101 Outlet Collection Way Suite 1233

Join the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus in welcoming Gotcha Arenas to the Outlet Collection Mall!

Gotcha Arenas will be hosting a 30-minute free play from 11 am to 4 pm for all to enjoy. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin promptly at 3:30 pm on Thursday, June 16th. For additional information, click here.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS!

Auburn Farmers Market

Every Sunday, June 5th - September 18th, 10 am - 3 pm @ Les Gove Park

Ribbon Cutting Celebration & 1-Year Anniversary at Aura Song Gifts

Friday, June 10th, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm @ Aura Song Gifts

Blood Drive - Cities of Pacific & Algona

Thursday, June 16th, 10 am - 2 pm @ 100 Third Ave SE

Juneteenth

Saturday, June 18th, 12 pm - 5 pm @ Les Gove Park

South King Summer Senior Poker Run

Monday, June 27th, 1:30 pm @ City of Pacific Senior Center

CONNECT Community

The City of Auburn's Response to Homelessness
Auburn's Homeless Demographics

Back in November 2015, Mayor Nancy Backus convened a citizen task force to address homelessness in Auburn. This task force was comprised of community leaders, service providers, citizens, faith community, police and fire, school district, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, business owners, and key city staff. This page provides information regarding the committee's progress, discussions, and meetings.

As of 2021, Auburn's response timeline displays yearly demographics of change in the homeless community, task force assembles and their progress, and what the city is doing to help the homelessness that is expanding in our city.

Click here, to read the City of Auburn's response to homelessness to be informed of the changes happening.

Community Yard Sale
When: Saturday, June 18th
Where: All over town & Clint Steiger Memorial Park
Time: 9 am-3 pm

Would you like to make extra cash for the summer, and have items lying around the house collecting dust? Sounds like you may benefit from joining a community yard sale! The City of Pacific and Algona is hosting a 1-day only, community yard sale!

CONNECT Jobs

Interested in working for the City of Auburn?
6.10.22 @ 1pm-5 pm, virtual

Meet Team Auburn at Jobfest 2022, a virtual event that provides young adults ages 16 to 24 with an opportunity to meet with employers who are ready to hire for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions in Pierce County. To register or learn more, visit workforce-central.org/jobfest.