Christmas Cruise
On Saturday, December 10, the annual Christmas Cruise will take place starting at 5 p.m. and meeting at Parkway Boulevard with the cruise actually starting at 6 p.m. Organizers report that Santa will be collecting food and toys for Dixon Family Services to distribute. They will also take jackets and gift cards as well like last year. For any questions they can contact Regina Fish at (707) 628-9771. Decorated vehicles will wind their way through town. For a detailed route, it has been posted on social media.

Dixon High Seniors
Tuesday, December 13 is the Winter Band Concert. It will take place in the school theater at 7 p.m. The community is welcome.

FAFSA: In accordance with California Legislative Policy, all Dixon High School seniors must complete a FAFSA to earn a diploma this year. The FAFSA is an important document for ALL students as they move forward with college and career, including trade programs.

Senior parents: It is time to purchase senior ads for the yearbook if you choose to do so. The deadline for ordering is December 31 and you can do so by visiting www.yearbookordercenter.com (Order# 7317). The ads are not required and cost $100 but are tons of fun for many years to come for your student.

College Advising:
Every Wednesday at Dixon High, all students are offered help with college plans in the College and Career Center during the lunch break. This is a great opportunity for seniors to get help with finalizing applications, completing the FAFSA, making career decisions, etc. It is also a terrific opportunity for younger students who are exploring post-secondary opportunities.

Senior Bingo
Every Monday at 12 noon at the Senior/Multi-Use Center, 201 South Fifth Street, seniors can play Bingo for only a nickel per card/per game. Anyone is welcome and there needs to be at least six people to play so grab a friend. Call 678-7022 for more information. Need a ride? Call Readi-Ride at 678-5020. They’ll pick you up at your house and bring you to the Center and return you home when you’re ready.

City Planning
The City Planning Commissioners will NOT meet this coming Tuesday, December 13. In fact, the rest of the month all City meetings (City Council, Planning Commission, and the Transportation Advisory Commission) are cancelled for the holiday. More information about upcoming meetings in January are posted on the cityofdixon.us website under the government tab.

Vet’s Fish Fry
The monthly Fish Fry dinner at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 1305 North First Street, is this Friday, December 9 at 6 pm. Cost is $12 and the meal includes hush puppies and coleslaw. The no-host bar will be open, and the meal can be complemented by cold beer plus there is music by Roger Schaller. There are plenty of tables to bring your friends. Just think, you could treat several of them at this price or plan a birthday bash.

Chamber Mingle
Want to make some new connections, visit with friends, and promote your business? The Dixon Chamber of Commerce invites Chamber members and their guests to a Holiday Mingle at Pip Wine Bar, 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21, at 116 North First Street in downtown Dixon. It's free admission and there will be raffle prizes along with a no-host cash bar.

Tremont Fair
A Holiday Fair will be Friday, December 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Tremont Elementary School with food, crafts, a dollar table, vendors, a DJ, and more. It’s fun for the whole family at 355 Pheasant Run Drive.

Santa Breakfast
All are welcome to attend Breakfast with Santa at the Dixon Moose Lodge this Saturday, December 10, from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Cost is $10/plate, please bring the children out to see Santa. Children age 5 and under eat free. Gift bags to the first 35 children. Where? 180 West B Street across from First Northern Bank parking.