Thursday, Aug. 9 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. Tea Party gathering begins at 5:30 p.m., with guest speaker Stuart Dodge during the meeting that starts at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at Colfax Greek Bistro, 30 N. Main St. 637-4752. Friday, Aug. 10 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 Colfax Art Walk features artists showing their work at downtown businesses from 3 to 8 p.m. Aug. 10. Look for art walk signs. Among those present to discuss or demonstrate their work will be artist Ty Conners and photographer Dave Keyes, at Café Luna, where the show has been held over for another month. 885-5670 Athena Art Gallery grand opening, during Colfax Art Walk. Meet resident artist C’Anne Elliott and the work of local artist of the month. 3 to 8 p.m. Aug. 10 at Colfax Greek Bistro, 30 N. Main St. 305-4050 Saturday, Aug. 11 7th annual Colfax Football Tailgate Party and Auction, 4 to 10 p.m. Aug. 11 at Colfax Ballpark. Proceeds will help purchase new safety equipment for the Colfax High School football program. Donation of $25 for adults and $10 for children under 12 includes barbecue dinner and music by The Menace. Bid on auction items. No host refreshments available. Provide your own chairs and blankets. 389-8880 The Heritage Trail Placer County Museums Tour offers free admission to 18 museums from Roseville to Tahoe from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-12. The Colfax Area Heritage Museum and Golden Drift Museum in Dutch Flat are included on the tour. Bus tours are offered each day at $10 per trip; reservations are required at 889-6500. Colfax High School Class of 1992 reunion, 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Dingus McGees in Auburn. Tom Wernigg takes the stage to play his original music from 4 to 6 p.m., and Double Overtime Duo plays acoustic versions of classics from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 11 at 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, Aug. 12 Pancake Breakfast, hosted by VFW Post 2003 at Colfax Veterans Memorial Hall, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. All the pancakes you can eat served with your choice of ham or sausage, plus orange juice and coffee. $4 for adults; $2 children under 12; $12 families of 5 or more; $1 additional for eggs fixed the way you like them. Proceeds support local veterans, current service members and their families, and with the VFW Ladies Auxiliary awards are provided to first responders and teachers as well as scholarships to local school children. 906-3342 Monday, Aug. 13 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. Kids’ arts and craft classes and adult and teen art classes are offered Monday through Sunday all summer by the Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. For class dates, times, cost and offerings, call Cathy Kiefer at 530-346-7820. Tuesday, Aug. 14 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, Aug. 15 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 Children can create arts and crafts during the “Dream Big!” children’s program at 1 p.m. Aug. 8 at Library Park next to the Colfax Library. Sponsored by Friends of the Colfax Library. Gold Country Farmers Market is open for the season on the lawn next to the Colfax Passenger Depot, 99 Railroad St. 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through October. Contact owner/operator Bob Hicks at 863-7330. Thursday, Aug. 16 Colfax Area Heritage Museum open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 99 Railroad St. 346-8599 Mix & Mingle Chamber of Commerce mixer, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16, hosted by Gold Country Lioness at Historic Passenger Depot, 99 Railroad St. $5 members or $7 non-members, includes appetizers and beverage. Business owners can donate a raffle prize to promote their business. 346-8888 Friday, Aug. 17 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. Award-winning singer-songwriter Dave Nachmanoff and friends in concert. Dinner at 5:30 p.m.; show at 7 p.m. Aug. 17. $15 for show; tickets on sale at café or call Doug at 400-8815. Cafe Luna, 5 Depot St. Friday, Aug. 24 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, Sept. 15 Fox Barrel Cider Tasting, hosted by Gold Country Lioness from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 15, at Lot of Arts, Main Street. Barbecue dinner, live music and cider tasting included in tickets, which are $18 each; advance purchase only, no tickets at door. 848-5159 Saturday October 13 Free Women’s Health and Wellness Fair, “Don't Worry Be Healthy,” featuring vendors, information booths and speakers. Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Colfax at Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. 389-8880