Colfax City Council seats filing window opens to Aug 6
Three council seats will be open next November with one two year term and two four year terms. A treasurer position is also available. Filing runs July 12 through August 6. Nomination papers available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at Placer County Elections Division 2956 Richardson Drive Auburn. Call 886-5650 for info or visit placer.ca.gov/elections for other offices.
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Signal installation to cause traffic controls on Highway 49
Motorists face one way traffic control from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Friday on Highway 49 from Saint Florian Court in Cool to Lincoln Way in Auburn as a contractor installs a traffic signal. CHP will monitor traffic with possible schedule changes. For current roadwork information call Caltrans ROAD at 800-427-7623 or visit the Caltrans site.
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Gold Run CHP Opens House to Public Today
The Gold Run Area of the California Highway Patrol hosts an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on August 5 to mark the 75th anniversary. Visitors see patrol cars, a CHP motorcycle, weapons, and the Force Options Training Simulator. A bicycle rodeo, coloring contest, and lunch sales accompany staff meet and greet. The City of Colfax also releases an EIR for a $7 million wastewater facility upgrade with a public review from July 30 to September 13 and a council hearing August 10.
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City Hall
S. Main St
Music Mike Returns to Colfax Library For 3:30 P.M. Show
Music Mike plans a return performance at the Colfax Library at 3:30 p.m. on August 10. The earlier summer event captivated the audience and this visit promises more kid friendly activities with jumping spinning and shaking in the quiet library space.
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Colfax Library
Mike
Colfax
Deadheats to host annual Garcia tribute
The 8th annual Jerry Bash festival honoring Jerry Garcia will take place at 7:30 p.m. on August 6 and 7 at the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center in Nevada City. Tickets cost 15 dollars per night or 25 dollars for the weekend in advance, 17 dollars per night or 30 dollars for the weekend at the door. Kids 12 and under enter free. For details call 265-2826 or (800) 444 PARK for camping information.
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North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center
Tyler Foote Road
San Juan Ridge
Nevada City
Cal Alumni Club honors scholarship recipients
The Placer Cal Alumni Club will host a barbecue and swim party from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8 at Walt Dimmick's Auburn home to honor incoming and current UC Berkeley students from Placer County. Ed Gilligan and Edna Boltman are soliciting calls from UC Berkeley students to be included, and five scholars Shannon Bayley Tim Bartlet David Freitas Kathy Zavala and Jodie Wasileio will be honored.
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Edna Boltman
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David Freitas
Kathy Zavala
Jodie Wasileio
Colfax Library Storytime Returns August 20
Colfax Library storytime resumes after a four week break. The Friday morning sessions will restart at 10:30 a.m. on August 20.
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Nature Center opens up with reptiles energy
Placer Nature Center hosts a free open house at 10 am on Saturday August 14 featuring live reptiles and energy saving information. Exhibits run until 3 pm with reptiles on display until 1 pm. Reptile exhibitor Mark Davis brings Clyde the boa and several snakes plus bearded dragons and leopard gecko. Dale Glazier also brings reptiles, including his boa bearded dragons and tortoises. For information call 878-6053.
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Sacred Arts and Music Faire at Gold Country Fairgrounds
The 2004 Sacred Arts and Music Faire on August 14 and 15 features Jai Attal Georges Lammam Wah Allen Hardman Steve and Lolita Carter among many others. Workshops include yoga Tantra belly dancing crystal bowl healing storytelling and kids activities with advance price 15 and 20 at the gate.
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Quilters to meet over ice cream on Aug. 16
Foothill Quilters Guild hosts an ice cream social at First Congregational Church Auburn Ravine Road. Doors open 6 p.m., program at 7 p.m. QUILTO bingo, Fat Quarters to buy, donations welcome for HEART Kenya project. Call 916-412-2928 for details.
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Foothill Quilters Guild
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First Congregational Church
Auburn Ravine Road
Health Education Africa Resource Team
HEART
Kenya
Colfax Seeks Design Review Commissioners
The City of Colfax seeks residents with business ties to the city for three Design Review Commission seats. Two 4 year terms and one vacancy expiring October 2004. Applicants must read plots and layouts and serve fairly. Applications at Colfax City Hall 33 S Main St from 8 to 12 and 1 to 5.
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Design Review
Design Review Commission
Planning Commission
Colfax City Hall
S. Main St
Fundraising Bricks Sold to Build Hospice Healing Garden
The Hospice program at Sutter Auburn Faith hospital is selling 1600 engraved bricks for the Healing Garden. Each brick costs $100 and memorializes a loved one. To purchase, call Therese Crutcher-Marin at Hospice at 886-6676 for a request form.
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Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
Therese Crutcher-Marin
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