Colfax Youth Center Reopens Under New Director
Shawn Wright begins as Colfax Youth Director guiding an after school program for ages 8 to 17. The center offers homework help crafts art movie days and social activities with a nominal snack fee and no charge otherwise. Wright brings a business and teaching background and aims to keep the facility a happy hangout as plans consider linking with Boys & Girls Club of Auburn.
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Placer Sierra Railroad Heritage Society Meeting and Programs
Placer Sierra Railroad Heritage Society meets at 7 p.m. Thursday at First Congregational Church Auburn with a video on the California Zephyr trip Reno to Colfax by Sheldon Campbell. Also events include Vintage Car Show in Old Town Auburn, pancake breakfast at Dutch Flat, Peace for Families crisis training starting Sept. 8, and Placer Nature Center Starlight Soiree on Sept. 4 with Paul Doherty talk and star gazing.
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Auburn
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Old Town
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Main Street
Dutch Flat
Eleanor Bridges
Placer Nature Center
Placer County
Canyon View
Paul Doherty
Mars
Don Machholz
American River Canyon
Newcastle Produce
Docents Sought for Placer Nature Center Auburn Program
Placer Nature Center in Auburn seeks volunteer docents to guide school groups through science activities in exhibit halls and on nature trails. Training runs 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept 14 to 30. No experience required. call 878-6053 or email finda placernaturecenter.org for details.
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Widowed Persons Association Picnic Set for Sept 17
The Widowed Persons Association of California hosts a 4 p.m. picnic on September 17 at Meadow Vista Park. A BBQ chicken dinner with salad and beverages costs 10 dollars, payable in advance. Reservations required by September 9. call 878-1703.
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Auburn Century Bicycle Race Set For September 18
The Auburn Century Bicycle Race on September 18 offers 40 75 or 100 mile courses starting at the Auburn Dam Overlook. Auburn Endurance Events invites participants to contact or email info auburncentury com for details and registration.
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Colfax Plans Founders Day Sept 18 on Main Street
Colfax Founders Day activities set for Saturday Sept 18 begin at 10 am with music by Lyrical Locos and a plaque dedication to the 1880 Freight Depot owner Gary Todd and agent Morris Lobner. Rex Bloomfield will attend. a tree planting for Kneeland Lobner follows at Roy Tom's Plaza, then a reception at Pick-A-Flick Video. Street closure, vendor booths, car exhibit, tours, sales, plant and used book sales, bubble gum contest, and bike rodeo sponsored by CHP.
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Rex Bloomfield
Kneeland Lobner
Roy Tom’s Plaza
Begin Family Fiddlers
Colfax
Colfax Library
S. Main Street
California Highway Patrol
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Charlie Gray
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Betty Lugena
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Sutton Way
Beunwwick Plaza
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Merlot Co
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Menor
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North Main Street
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