Thursday, Jan. 10

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. 11

The Colfax Garden Club meets Jan. 11 and will host Earlene Freeman and Cyndi Davis, from Eisley Nursery in Auburn, who will discuss container gardening, pots and raised beds, potting soils and soil amendments. The free and public event starts at 9:30 a.m. with a general meeting, there’s a snack break at 10:30 a.m., and the programs runs from 11 a.m. to noon, at the Sierra Vista Center, 55 School St. Cathy Kiefer, 346-7820

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, Jan. 12

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

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.

Open Mic/Jam Session and Rusty Brothers – Show your talent with other musicians from 4 to 6 p.m. and listen to acoustic guitar and vocals of by Rusty Brothers from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 12 at the 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

Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 12-13

Christmas tree pickup and recycling offered by Meadow Vista Troop 6, Boy Scouts of America Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 12-13. Suggested donation is $10 per tree. The drop-off site is the Meadow Vista True Value Hardware Store, 16760 Placer Hills Road, Meadow Vista. Onsite pickup is available to Meadow Vista residents only; call (530) 878-4907 or e-mail mvtroop6bsa@gmail.com to schedule an appointment and coordinate donation collection. Proceeds go toward Scout programs and help replace camping gear, backpacking equipment and camperships.

Sunday, Jan. 13

Pancake Breakfast, hosted by VFW Post 2003 at Colfax Veterans Memorial Hall, 8 to 11 a.m. Jan. 13. 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

Open Mic/Jam Session – Show your talent with other musicians from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Colfax Greek Bistro, 30 N. Main St. 305-4050

Monday, Jan. 14

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

Tuesday, Jan. 15

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. 16

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

Thursday, Jan. 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, 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. 18

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

Saturday, Jan. 19

Free E-waste Collection, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 19 at Placer Hills District parking lot, 16801 Placer Hills Road, Meadow Vista. A fundraiser for Weimar Hills School. For details on what’s accepted, call Heidi Wolff at 637-4121, ext. 1107.

Colfax Lions Club 22nd annual all you can eat crab feed Jan. 19 at the Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 Main St. Colfax. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a no-host bar, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person for all the salad, bread, clam chowder and fresh crab you can eat. Live music and dancing following dinner. Tickets available at Colfax Max, Marson’s Men Store, Colfax Dental and from Colfax Lions members, or Tim at 272-7131 or Ernie at 637-5131.

Monday, Jan. 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.

Saturday, Jan. 26

Book signing for "Images of America: Colfax" by Jan Westmore, 11 a.m. Jan. 265, at Colfax Heritage Museum, 99 Railroad St.