Crab Feed

The Dixon Game Conservation Club Crab Feed is reserved on Saturday, February 4, from 6 to 10 pm at the Dixon May Fairgrounds. The mission of this organization is to promote education and information regarding conservation. They usually host a Hunter's safety program for all ages and a junior pheasant hunt for youth up to 16 years old. Call (707) 678-9155.

Valentine’s Workshop

A delicious kind of workshop will be hosted by ‘Over the Moon Grazing Company’ owned by Christina Carrasco a Dixon caterer on Sunday, February 5, at 1 p.m. at The Creative Space in downtown Dixon. Cost is $80 single/$105 a couple and students will learn how to make a charcuterie board – even in the shape of a heart. Charcuterie boards are a selection of colorful cheeses and fruits arranged beautifully on a platter. Call (530) 723-0929 or go to overthemooongrazingco.com. The class will be at 160 West A Street across from the Dixon History Museum.

Empower Solano

Solano County Public Health and Empower Solano want to assist small businesses with economic resilience, stability, and overall fiscal health. Complete a brief survey to tell them how they can support you in the future. One can also join the free business directory at www.ShopSolano.org to spread the word about your amazing events, sales, and more. Go to empowersolano.org/SBC_Survey.

DDBA Workshop

If you own a business in Dixon, you’ll want to attend the free workshop on preventing crime on Thursday, February 2 at 8:30 a.m. held at The Creative Space, 160 West A Street in downtown Dixon. It is hosted by the Downtown Dixon Business Association and will feature Matthew Olsen, Solano County Lead Deputy District Attorney and a representative from the Dixon Police Department. Reserve your spot by calling and leaving your name/business at (707) 678-8400.

City Meeting

The next official City meeting is a Joint Study Session (#1) and will be on Tuesday, January 31 at 6:30 p.m. inside the Council Chambers at City Hall, 600 East A Street in Dixon. The purpose of the meeting is to review the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update. It is the first of three of these sessions that combine the City Council with the City Planning Commission to review the initial draft of the Zoning Ordinance update. This first one will cover regulations for use and development standards, Overly Zoning Districts, Standards for specific uses, and Use classifications plus the Draft Zoning Map, which includes changes to reclassify and rezone property.

Fundraising Dinner

Mark your calendars for Monday, February 13, 2023, for the annual Dixon Women’s Improvement Club Scholarships and Grants Fundraising Dinner. At Bud’s Pub & Grill, 100 South First Street in downtown Dixon. Tickets are now on sale and are $30 per person. Dinners can be eaten inside or taken home from 4:30 to 8 p.m.  Call to pre-order at (707) 678-4745 after 4 p.m. on Monday, February 13, if you want to pick up.

Entrée choices are Prime Rib or Tri-tip, Chicken, Salmon, Pasta, or Vegetarian dish. They also will include dinner salad, garlic toasted red potatoes, and bread. There will be a huge raffle drawing of all kinds of goods and services during the evening. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased by any of the DWIC members or call the newspaper office at (707) 678-8917.

Retirement Planning

On Tuesdays, January 31 and February 7, Dixonites are invited to attend a Retirement Planning Course offered at Solano Community College Vacaville Center from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. It is an educational course for adults ages 50 to 70 and a variety of topics will be covered to help people avoid retirement roadblocks and plan their futures with confidence. The college is at 2001 North Village Parkway in Vacaville and there will be an online class offered on Thursdays, February 2 and 9. For more information, call (530) 231-0380 or register online at www.rsvp.courses. There is a $49 registration fee.

Mobile Diabetes Education Center

The Mobile Diabetes Education Center (MOBEC) will offer a free diabetes screening at the Dixon Senior Multi-use Center, 201 South 5th Street, on Wednesday, February 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.