Pictured from left to right: Dixon Rotarian Donna Janisch, Joy Carlton, and Dixon Rotary President Marianne MacDonald presenting a $200 donation to Carlton for books for foster-care children. Photo courtesy of Rotary.

Scout Tree Pick Up

If you have a real Christmas tree this year, the Dixon Scouts Troop 152 are letting folks know that they will be recycling Christmas trees again on Saturday, January 6. The fee is $20. To request a pickup, go to www.Troop152Dixon.com or call (707) 676-6152.

Students Back in School

Students continue to be out of school! The Dixon Unified School District Winter Break is officially over on Monday, January 8. That goes for Neighborhood Christian School students and Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy. Please drive carefully!

All About the Calendar

“Life is Abundant Perpetual Calendar” is one of several upcoming classes offered at our locally-owned scrapbooking empire on Saturday, January 13, starting at 10 a.m.  Instructional fee is $78, and one can register at It’s All About the Scrapbook 1670 North Lincoln, or online (see link below.)

What better way to ring in the New Year than with a class? In this class, you will be making a perpetual calendar using the brand-new Graphic 45 Life is Abundant Collection. This is a great way to remember all those important yearly dates like birthdays, anniversaries, and special holidays you want to send cards for.  Each month is housed in a folder that we will decorate and add a calendar to. All twelve months are then stored in an awesome wooden box we will assemble and decorate in class. This is one fun class you will love to have displayed on your desk at home and have a great function, as well! 

Can’t make it to class?  Not to worry!  Written instructions and color photos will be available for those that cannot attend and would like to purchase a kit. Shipping is an additional $10. Please contact Nikki directly by emailing her at [email protected]. More details and register at: https://www.itsallaboutthescrapbook.com/module/class/528480/life-is-abundant-perpetual-calendar-by-nikki-sher

Books for Foster Children

The Dixon Rotary Club made a $200 donation to Joy Carlton with PaperPie. Ms. Carlton is sponsoring a Foster Care Book Drive for 100 foster children with book bags that include handpicked books for their success and enjoyment. A book bag is $35 and donations are matched 50%. If you would like to make a donation or would like more information, please contact Joy at [email protected]. Look for upcoming information about the Dixon Rotary Crab Feed on February 24, 2024.

May Fair Guidebook

The Dixon May Fair Exhibit Guidebook is officially out, and is available at the Fair office. The May Fair will be May 9-12 in 2024, and though it may seem early, it is giving you plenty of time to get involved and enter one of the many categories and win money and/or a ribbon or both! The office is at 655 South First St.

Winter Sports

On Saturdays, from January 6 through March 9, pickleball will be offered to all ages, adults and accompanying children under age 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the City of Dixon. It’s a pay-at-the-door basis, $5 drop-in, and is at John Knight Middle School. Also, youth sports, futsal and dodgeball, designed for youths aged 6-13 years will also be offered from 1 and 2 p.m. With open play available, it’s a great way to meet new people and stay in shape.

Solano Rugby

Rugby practice begins Tuesday, January 9, at 5:30 p.m. at Hall Park. Practices will run for about one-and-a-half hours. You can email [email protected], or call  (916) 761-3467. Contact is Kelly Evans.