AUBURN – Auburn Public Works will host the annual open house at Woodbury Bracket Municipal Garage on Gracelawn Avenue from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 22.

The event is an opportunity for the department to showcase the many projects it has completed over the past year and acquaints residents with their equipment and services. Activities will include tours of the buildings and grounds, equipment demonstrations and displays of daily operations.

“Children absolutely love this event,” said Laurie Smith, Auburn’s community relations manager, “where else do you get a chance to ride in a real bulldozer or excavator and work the controls.” Equipment ranging from street sweepers to plow trucks will be on hand for all the Public Works enthusiasts in the crowd. There will also be balloons, door prizes and refreshments.

The event will take place rain or shine. For more information about the open house, call Auburn Public Works at 783-1733 or e-mail Dick Keene at [email protected].