Thursday, May 24 Colfax Area Heritage Museum open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 99 Railroad St. 346-8599 Colfax Writers, an Amherst Writers and Artists Group, will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 24 in a workshop led by Janet Johnston at the Colfax Library, 2 W. Church St. The public can listen to tales by Colfax writers, celebrate local talent in the comfort of the library, and perhaps become inspired to write their own stories. 346-8211. 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 25 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 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. The Golden Drift Museum will hold an Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. May 26, at 32820 Main Street, Dutch Flat. Visit the Gold Rush town and kick off the 2012 museum season. The museum, dedicated to the history of Gold Run, Dutch Flat, Alta, Towle and Baxter, features a photo gallery, mining history, Chinese Joss House artifacts, and the building of the Central Pacific Railroad. This event is free; refreshments served. 389-8344. 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. All-day music for the Fire & Steel Festival ? Music at noon with Robert Ludgate; 4 to 6 p.m. with Rusty Brothers; 7-9 p.m. with Double Overtime; and after-festival party drum circle, 9 p.m. to midnight. Colfax Greek Bistro. 30 N. Main St. 305-4050 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. 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 27 Robert Ludgate performs on the accordion, 7 to 9 p.m. at Colfax Greek Bistro, 30 N. Main St. 305-4050 Monday, May 28 Memorial Day Remembrance begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Colfax Cemetery, 180 Canyon Way. This ceremony will be followed by a second ceremony at the Indian Cemetery on Iowa Hill Road. 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 29 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 30 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 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. 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 31 The Placer Sierra Railroad Heritage Society will meet at 7 p.m. May 31, at 11576 D Street, in the DeWitt Center in Auburn. Guests are welcomed, and membership is open. Tony Hesch, 346-9179. Friday, June 1 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. Saturday, June 2 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 Monday, June 4 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, June 5 Presidential Primary Election. Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 886-5650 Thursday, June 7 The annual Rummage Sale presented by St. Dominic?s Guild takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 7 and 8; and 8 a.m. to noon June 9, in the St. Dominic?s Church parish hall, 58 E. Oak St. Colfax Elementary School Class of 2012 graduation ceremonies. 7 p.m. 24825 Ben Taylor Road SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Colfax High School Class of 2012 graduation ceremonies, 9 a.m. 24995 Ben Taylor Road Meadow Vista Swim Pool open for free public swim, courtesy Meadow Vista Lions. 1130 Meadow Lane, Meadow Vista.