Kids start up back to school next week and something about the State Fair feels like the end of summer.
In this Middle of Somewhere, you'll find:
Local Updates and First Friday fun downtown
The trouble with Downtown Auburn’s new parking
On the Calendar
Local Jobs
A direct link to the City of Auburn’s survey
Thanks for sharing the love of the region with me!
Victoria
Local Updates:
Adios Moe’s: Moe’s in Auburn is closing! But Saturday (9/5) you can get a free side of queso with purchase of an entree and kids are eating free on Sunday
It’s Auburn First Friday! The first Friday of every month a handful of businesses downtown run promos and specials! Notably today:
From 5-7pm Genesee Social Club is doing fall-themed tapas
From 4-9pm Combgrown Mead is doing $1 off flights and a free glass with purchase of a 6-pack of cans
From 2:30-5:30pm Auburn Discount Liquor is doing wine tasting
From 12pm-5pm Love of Hauls is offering 40% off clearance section AND you can build your own candle with fall scents
From 5-7pm Roast & Toast is doing two drinks + a charcuterie board for $30 (save $14!)… perfect for date night!
All day Wildflower is featuring their new September specials + has a raffle basket
ATTN Teachers: Crow City Books is giving you 10% off your purchase AND you can select a free children’s picture book

Progress That Leaves People at the Curb
You may have started noticing downtown Auburn's parking meters and kiosks were harder to find… And had been replaced by the Pango pay-by-phone system. (A few kiosks will stay in the core, and their vouchers still work at any on-street spot or city lot — but the default going forward is your phone.)
I’ve put together my thoughts…
On the Calendar
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