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Newspaper
Colfax Record
Location
Colfax, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 2004
Page
3
The Colfax United Methodist Church at 59 W. Church St. hosts a rummage sale to raise funds for women and children aid. Hours are 9 am to 4 pm Thursday, 9 am to 6 pm Friday, and 9 to 11 am Saturday with items including household goods, clothes, and tools.
Colfax City Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Fill the Boot fundraising drive Friday from 4 30 p m until dark at the South Auburn and freeway overpass intersection to buy a newer Type IH fire engine. Also listed are events: Christian Children's Crusade at Colfax Assembly of God September 10 12, a Fall Rummage Sale for Operation MOM on September 11, and a commemorative dinner for 9 11 victims hosted by VFW Post 2003 and Ladies Auxiliary.
Colfax Cub Scouts host a day camp from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday September 12 at Camp Alta 794 Alta Powerhouse Rd Alta. Activities include Archery BB Guns Wrist Rockets Craft Table Nature Hikes Tug of War two demonstrations by the Placer County Sheriff's Department and prizes. For directions call Cubmaster Wesley Thomas 3469174 or Asst Cubmaster Mike Mathe 3469687 or visit directions.htm.
Colfax VFW Post 2003 invites veterans, neighbors, and guests to a breakfast at the Veterans Hall. From 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday Sept 12, pancakes with bacon or sausage, milk and orange juice are offered. Coffee courtesy of Buzz Through Joe's. prices: adults 3, children under 12 1.50, families 12. For details call Howard A Knost at 346 8416.
Colfax’s Farmers Market stays busy with plentiful tomatoes and basil as harvest continues. The market runs 4 30 to 7 p m on Wednesday Sept 15 along North Main Street. Kids return to school but farmers report bountiful crops for quick weeknight meals.
The Widowed Persons Association of California will host a picnic at Meadow Vista Park at 4 p.m. on September 17. A barbecue chicken dinner with salads and beverages costs 10 dollars and must be prepaid. reservations are due by September 9 at 878-1703.
Colfax Founders' Day pageant begins at 10 a.m. with activities planned across the town. Residents anticipate a day of community events and historical tributes marking Colfax history.
Saturday activities on North Main Street feature the Lyrical Locos and other musicians, a plaque dedication for the 1880 Freight Depot honoring Gary Todd and Morris Lochner, and a Kneeland Lobner tree planting in Roy Tom's Plaza. The event offers a classic car exhibit, walking tours, a bike rodeo, paddled by CHP, and a resource fair at City Hall.
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