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| My site is the place to find information about the historic town of Colfax, Ca Just Named the Fastest Growing City In 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® Lyon Real Estate, 1900 Grass Valley Highway, Suite 100, Auburn, Ca 95603 Ask about my "Featured Home Ads" on Realtor.com, serving my sellers better! Link to Listings Page Click these links to Search the Multiple Listing Services: Click Here to Search the Nevada County MLS |
Upcoming Events 2010:
- Flea Market Monthly, 3rd Saturday
- Zumba® Classes at Sierra Vista Center Call 530-559-5963
- Contra Dances 4th Saturday of the month
- Cruise Into Colfax June 25, July 23, August 27, Sept 17
- Farmers Market Starts June Friday Evenings 4-8pm
- Railroad Days Sept 25, 26
see events page for more details Video of The 844 Steam Engine
see photo pages for photos of previous events
| Interested in Tourist/Recreation Information about the Colfax/Chicago Park area? Drop me an email with your mailing address & I will send it right out with a discount coupon for local lodging I do not sell or use for any other purpose any mailing information that you give me |
website updated April 16, 2010
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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, 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 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 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, Zumba
Classes from Studio Z 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 , and Shang Gardens on Canyon Way, Sierra Market,
Giovannis on Hwy 174 Also desserts from Calamity Janes.
Having overnight guests?
Try Colfax Motor Lodge, Eden Valley Cottage 530-637-5100 or the Bear River Retreat for large
gatherings
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
| Link to My Foothills Hot Properties Site From here you can search the Sierra Foothill & Sacramento Valley MLS, Create your own searches & more |
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