Thursday, May 17
Colfax Area Heritage Museum open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 99 Railroad St. 346-8599
Center Stage Dance Studio offers classes in ballet, jazz, and modern jazz for ages 5 through adult on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For times and fees, visit the Colfax Studio at the Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. or call 271-1200.
Karaoke offered from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Red Frog, on Highway 174. No cover. 346-1010
Friday, May 18
Storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Colfax Library, 2 W. Church St. 346-8211.
Seniors First serves lunch Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 59 W. Church St. Donation $5. 889-9500, ext. 2010
Badminton from 9 to 11 a.m. at Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. 346-8750
8th Annual Wine and Chocolate Tasting, sponsored by Soroptimist International of Colfax, begins at 6 p.m. May 18, in the Colfax Passenger Depot, 99 Railroad St. Donations is $20, which includes 5 tastings; additional tastings available. There will also be a Silent Art Auction to benefit Colfax High School scholarship in honor of Cathie Hunter. Donations by local artists for the art auction are needed; call Kim Johnson at 346-9706.
?Lasagna on Wheels,? fundraiser to benefit Colfax seniors through the Meals on Wheels program of Seniors First, 6 to 9 p.m. May 18 at Colfax Greek Bistro, 30 N. Main St. Tickets are $10 each for dinner of lasagna, salad, garlic bread, dessert and lemonade; limited to 50 tickets, which are available now at restaurant. Entertainment will be Melody Aslin and Robert Ludgate. 305-4050.
Saturday, May 19
A flea market will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. Free wi-fi is now being offered. Contact Tim at 346-8726.
Free classes are offered by the Sierra Caf & Art Wellness Program, sponsored by Sierra Vista Art Center at the Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. May 19 offerings include meditation and movement, and book-making, smartphone and liquid acrylic classes. May 26 classes are meditation and movement, gourd painting, computer, saving reproductions of art, and an open studio. Supplies provided; donations accepted. Reservations requested; call SVCC at 346-8726.
Group class on leadership dog training, offered by Ken Westeren of Bark Avenue Westeren, from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturdays in Room C-4 at Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. Open to everyone and to all breeds, ages and abilities of dogs. Fee is $25 per class; call 305-2504 to register.
5th Annual Historic Hwy 40 Spring Hot Rod Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19 at Roy Toms Plaza parking lot, Main and Grass Valley streets. Pre-'70s cars. Early breakfast, food booths, '50 and '60s music, poker walk, Colfax High Cheer car wash, drawings, trophies. Day of show entry fee: $20. Presented by Kiwanis Club of Greater Colfax; Melba Delfino 346-6539.
3rd annual Wine Tasting, presented by Gold Country Lioness Club, May 19 at 5 p.m. at the Applegate Civic Center, 18014 Applegate Road, Applegate. Featuring wine broker and connoisseur Dave Luce. Tickets are $15; call 848-5159.
Tom Wernigg takes the stage to play his original music from 4 to 6 p.m. at Colfax Greek Bistro, 30 N. Main St. 305-4050
Rusty Brothers will present an evening of 1970s and ?80s tunes for dancing, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Colfax Greek Bistro, 30 N. Main St. 305-4050
Farmers Market open from 8 a.m. to noon at the Old Town parking lot, Auburn Folsom Road in Auburn. Rain or shine. 823-6183
Sunday, May 20
Robert Ludgate performs on the accordion, 7 to 9 p.m. at Colfax Greek Bistro, 30 N. Main St. 305-4050
Monday, May 21
Seniors First serves lunch Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Colfax, 59 W. Church St. Donation of $5. 889-9500, ext. 2010
Lyrical Locos practice from 10:30 a.m. to noon at United Methodist Church, 59 W. Church St.
Tuesday, May 22
Storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Meadow Vista Library, 16981 Placer Hills Road. 878-2647
Salvation Army open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 320 S. Canyon Way. 346-2722
Current Events group, discussions from the economy to education, 9 a.m. in the back room at T.J. Roadhouse. (916) 660-0718
Tuesday Social. Work on whatever project you wish, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Whistle Stop Quilt and Sew, 54 N. Main Street. $5 class fee. 346-8482
Wednesday, May 23
Seniors First serves lunch Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 59 W. Church St. Donation $5. 889-9500, ext. 2010
Salvation Army open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 320 S. Canyon Way. 346-2722
A Support Group for community members and caregivers meets Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about stress reduction techniques and self-care as well as share their experiences as a way to support and be supported by others. Facilitators are Laurie Sanders LMFT and DeBora Miller MFT Intern.
Thursday, May 24
Colfax Area Heritage Museum open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 99 Railroad St. 346-8599
Karaoke. See Thursday
Friday, May 25
Storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Colfax Library, 2 W. Church St. 346-8211
Seniors First serves lunch at 11:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church, 59 W. Church St. Donation $5. 889-9500, ext. 2010
Badminton from 9 to 11 a.m. at Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. 346-8750.
Karaoke at the Red Frog. See Thursday
Saturday, May 26
Free classes are offered by the Sierra Caf & Art Wellness Program, sponsored by Sierra Vista Art Center at the Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. May 26 classes are meditation and movement, gourd painting, computer, saving reproductions of art, and an open studio. Supplies provided; donations accepted. Reservations requested; call SVCC at 346-8726.
Colfax Lions Children?s Park clean-up has been scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon May 19 at Veterans Memorial Park. Volunteers will be served coffee and donuts.
Farmers Market open from 8 a.m. to noon at the Old Town parking lot, Auburn Folsom Road in Auburn. Rain or shine. 823-6183
Fire & Steel Festival, second annual event featuring three live bands, performing fire spinners, hoop dancers, Burning Man art cars, fire and art sculpture and more, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 26, in downtown Colfax. Family friendly. Admission is $12 in street wear, $10 in ?burner? wear or any costume, and free to kids under 12, accompanied by adult. Presented by Colfax Kiwanis Club and Jim Bowers Art, (916) 521-4489.
Monday, May 28
Memorial Day Remembrance at 11:30 a.m. at the Colfax Cemetery, 180 Canyon Way. Followed by a ceremony at the Indian Cemetery on Iowa Hill Road.
Wednesday, May 30
Art and Writing Show, presented by students in Colfax High School art and English departments, on May 30. Art Show in the theater foyer, 5 to 6:30 p.m.; 4th annual Coffee House Caf event, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria, for showcase of poetry, short stories, and other expressive writing. This year?s Caf pays tribute to Jean Page, the late CHS English teacher who founded the Caf event. Colfax High School, 24995 Ben Taylor Road.