Welcome to Live In Colfax
Our site is the place to find information
about the historic town of Colfax, Ca

Come Live Above The Fog & Below The Snow

The Colfax area is just 14 miles east of Auburn on I-80
Thinking of moving to the foothills or selling your current home or acreage?  Please call me at:
530-798-0215. Teri Andrews-Murch, Realtor®, SRES®
I've moved to: Lyon Real Estate, 1900 Grass Valley Highway, Suite 100, Auburn, Ca 95603
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Upcoming Events 2009, 2010:

  • Flea Market Monthly, 3rd Saturday

  • Colfax Historical Society Program October 17 9am

  • Zumba® Classes at Studio Z Call 530-559-5963

  • Contra Dances 4th Saturday of the month

  • December 12 Winter Fest & Soup Kitchen

  • 2010
  • January 9 Lions Club Crab Feed

  • January 30 Grad Night Crab Feed
 
  • May 15 Hwy 40 Spring Hot Rod Show


see events page for more details      Video of The 844 Steam Engine

see photo pages for photos of previous events
Historic Downtown Colfax Est 1865
Transcontinental Railroad Marker, Colfax, Ca
Rollins Lake Just a few miles from Downtown Colfax
Interested in Tourist/Recreation Information about the Colfax/Chicago Park area?
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email with your mailing address & I will send it right out with a discount coupon for local lodging       
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website updated June 25, 2009
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As we approach the Holiday Season I think it is a great time to remember one important aspect
of living in a small town, we need to SHOP LOCALLY.  
I think most of us living in the greater Colfax Area do not want to see Colfax become just a stop
on Interstate-80 for a restroom, gas and a fast food bite.  We want an independent, productive
community!   To maintain that community we all need to participate in the local economy.   
Shopping locally supports the community in many ways.  Not only does it keep our hard earned
dollars in town, it keeps businesses open and the town alive.  A local business does more than
just open its doors every day they provide jobs, not just in their business but because of their
business.  Think of the accountants, bookkeepers, repairpersons, custodians, and so on, that
each business uses.  Also the opportunities they give our children, through first jobs, internships,
mentoring.  

Here are some local suggestions for your Holiday Shopping:

Handcrafted or Original Art items:
Take a walk down Main Street and you will find it at  Blue Cat Studio, Whistle Stop Quilt Shop,
Heritage Museum,
Colfax Farm & Feed Country Store (since a lot of you have searched for this
here is their phone # 530-346-2600, tell them you found it here, thanks)

One of a kind items at:
Antiques and Stuff, Shoestrings Antiques,  Colfax  Antiques, Hair- N-Stuff (the stuff is some great
antiques), Community Thrift/Gift Shop

Late for a party and needing a hostess gift?
Try Basement Wines, Sierra Market, Colfax Market, Calamity Jane's

I’m Feeling Crafty:
Try The Phunny Farm on Main, The Puzzle People in the Fruit Exchange, Whistle Stop Quilt Shop,
on Main, Community Thrift Shop

Don’t have a thing to wear? A sweater to keep someone warm or some sparkle?
Try Marsons, Colfax Farm & Feed Country Store, Sierra Market (Colfax Themed)

A great stocking stuffer:
Try the Mane Tamer in the Fruit Exchange, Judy’s Styles on South Auburn, Old School Tattoo in
the Fruit Exchange, Ship It! (games, trading cards) on Church St

You need some power, as in tools:
Hills Flat Lumber, Riebes Auto Parts

Still stuck?  
Here are some gift basket ideas:
For the caffeine nut:
½ lb of coffee from each of the 4 coffee shops in town: Basement Wines Cafe, Evagaline's, Buzz
Thru Joes, Starbucks, plus a pair of Colfax mugs from the Chamber of Commerce, put in a
handmade bowl from the antique store, along with some antique hand towels and you are set

For someone that deserves a relaxing moment:
A selection of soaps, candles from Mane Tamer, Judy’s Styles, Old School Tattoo, A Christine
Bonner CD from Rainbow Music, or Mane Tamer, a bottle of wine from Basement Wines or Sierra
Market

For the BBQ enthusiast:
A selection of award winning sauces from Drolling Dog BBQ,  Sierra Market, a new BBQ from  
Hills Flat Lumber

For the Artist:
Have a Giclee print made at Blue Cat Studio on Main St.

For Grandma:
A family portrait at Snapdragon Photo Studio, Church St

For the person who has everything:
A membership to Cal Star Air Rescue,
www.calstar.org,  a membership to  Fitness 4 Life or a gift
certificate for a massage or spa treatment at Electric Beach or the Mane Tamer.

Donate time or money to a local group such as the Soroptimist Colfax Christmas Project, The
Colfax Friends of the Library, Angels Rescuing Kritters, The Salvation Army just to name a few

Don’t forget for your holiday parties Colfax is home to many great catering companies & places
for holiday parties including:  Hanfords , Drolling Dog BBQ and Shang Gardens on Canyon Way,
Sierra Market, Giovannis on Hwy 174  Also desserts from Calamity Janes.

Having overnight guests?  
Try Rose Mountain Inn, The Dutch Flat Hotel, Colfax Motor Lodge, or the Bear River Retreat for
large gatherings

The Gift of time:
Balancing Act Concierge Service, let them do it for you!

Of course the ultimate gift a new home found  with help from yours truly (can't blame
me for trying) :)

With all the time and money you will save by not driving down the hill to shop you will be able to
enjoy the holiday more, spend time with your family, friends and community, taking time to
remember the true meaning of the season

Now Go Out and Discover YOUR Town
Call Teri for your Real Estate Needs
Dogwoods are blooming all over town
Teri's CA Lic # 01734030