The bells ring at Mission San Juan Capistrano every spring to mark the day of the traditional annual return of the swallows to the city after the birds' journey of more than 5,000 miles from Argentina. The cash register rings at King's Books every summer to mark the day Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist walks down the street to host his Autographed Book & Wine Auction. Both events are filled with children dressed as monks and live mariachi bands. OK, maybe just one. Lindquist's annual re-election campaign fundraiser swarms with local political types, wine enthusiasts, crime fighters and notable authors. Last year's event brought a surprise guest, author Maria Semple, who wrote the New York Times bestseller, "Where'd You Go, Bernadette." Semple is expected to return for this year's event, along with other authors whose books will be auctioned off during the fundraiser, including true crime writer Ann Rule and some surprise guests. Lindquist will be the first to tell you the event is about socializing than anything else.

AUTOGRAPH BOOK & WINE AUCTION, 5 p.m., King's Books, 218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.8801