Thursday, Jan. 24

Colfax Area Heritage Museum open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 99 Railroad St. 346-8599

Photographs of trains, including Union Pacific steam engine No. 844 in and around Colfax by Steve Wolf, Chris Hansell and Jay Hansell on display to Jan. 31 at Café Luna, 5 West Depot St. 346-8833. Proceeds from sale of photos benefit restoration of Colfax caboose.

Center Stage Dance Studio offers classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop and tap for ages 5 through adult on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For times and fees, visit the Colfax Studio at the Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. or call 271-1200.

Friday, Jan. 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

Greek dancing class and show, lead by Roy Butler, 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 25 at Colfax Greek Bistro, 30 N. Main St. 305-4050

Saturday, Jan. 26

Free winter Saturday Classes on Stress Reduction, Mental Health Basics, Building Your Computer Skills and Beginning Color Pencil Drawing – plus complimentary tea and coffee break, free lunch, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Soup and salad dinner at 6 p.m., and Swing Dancing instruction 7-8 p.m. and dancing 8-9 p.m. Jan. 26 at Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. 346-8726

Book signing for “Images of America: Colfax” by Jan Westmore, 11 a.m. Jan. 26, at Colfax Heritage Museum, 99 Railroad St.

Al-Anon holds a book study meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Colfax United Methodist Church, 59 W. Church St. (916) 334-2970

Open Mic/Jam Session and Double Overtime – Show your talent with other musicians from 4 to 6 p.m. and listen to music by Double Overtime from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Colfax Greek Bistro, 30 N. Main St. 305-4050

Group class on leadership dog training, from 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Bark Avenue Westeren, 201 South Railroad 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, Jan. 27

Open Mic/Jam Session – Show your talent with other musicians from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Colfax Greek Bistro, 30 N. Main St. 305-4050

Monday, Jan. 28

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, Jan. 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

A study group on Edgar Cayce's  "Search for God" meets from 9-10 a.m. each Tuesday in Colfax. Open to the public; call 346-2450 for location.

Yoga class, taught by Shivani Grail. Beginners welcomed; donations accepted. Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 9 a.m., at Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. 346-8726

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, Jan. 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

Community meeting to discuss sustaining and enhancing Colfax as a destination for residents and visitors to be held from 2:30-4 p.m. Jan. 30 at Basement Wines. Sponsored by Colfax Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Greater Sacramento/Sierra Small Business Development Center, which offers one-on-one business consulting and community development assistance at no charge to their clients that include small businesses, support non-profit agencies and municipalities. Contact Frank Klein, Chamber president, at 613-5829.

Thursday, Jan. 31

Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser to support the Colfax High School Choir, sponsored by Jess E Taylor VFW Post 2003 Ladies Auxiliary at Colfax Veterans Memorial Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m.; dinner served at 6 p.m. Jan. 31. Tickets $12 for adults, $5 for children age 5-12, for dinner of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and dessert. For reservations, call Terri Sultana at 921-2656.

Monday, Feb. 4

Handmade Valentines for Veterans that will be sent to the Auburn VA Clinic, Reno VA Hospital, Mather Hospital and Placer County military serving in Afghanistan are being collected by the Colfax VFW Ladies Auxiliary 2003. Cards no larger than 8-by-10 inches are requested; individual envelopes are not necessary. Deadline is Feb. 4. Deliver to Colfax Library, Colfax Chamber, or mail to Beth Murphy, 100 Overlook Dr., Colfax 95713. 637-4893

Thursday, Feb. 7

Colfax Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer, hosted by Jeanette DeLong at Colfax Mini Storage, 1255 So. Auburn St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Chamber members, $5; non-members. Includes appetizers and refreshments. Mix and mingle with fellow Colfax area business owners and professionals. RSVP to the Chamber at 346-8888; raffle prize donations also appreciated.