Sierra there is a shop right in Colfax. You might check with them and see if they have a guild or maybe a get together day. Our LQS has what they call Saturday Stitchers. It's a lot of fun. They do a BOM and people bring show-n-tell and they always have a fun time. They make cookies and coffee to serve.
Here's the info for the shop in Colfax. I think there are some shops in Nevada City and Grass Valley too.
Whistle Stop Quilt Shop
(530) 346-8482
54 N Main St, Colfax, CA
Happy Stitchin' crafty_linda_b sittin' & quiltin' on the Cal-Ore border