Amy Grabish, owner of the Pip Wine Bar in Dixon, is proud to have received her permanent liquor license and also be one of several women-owned businesses in the downtown core. Courtesy photo

Fish Fry

On Friday, Sept. 13, veteran Wayne Holland reported the Veterans Memorial Hall Dinner menu will be Freddy Krueger Fish and Jason Fries with hush puppies and coleslaw. It will start at about 5:30 p.m. at 1305 North First St. for $12 ($13 would include a $1 tip and be more appropriate for the date, though.)

Sip and Shop

On Sunday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., four women-owned businesses consisting of three boutiques and one wine bar in downtown Dixon will be celebrating their businesses: Sofia & Grace; Bobtail; Tres Bandidas; and The Pip.  They are all located on the main streets of First and A downtown and are all opening early on a Sunday to celebrate camaraderie and ‘pimp’ some fun, announced Amy Grabish in her fall newsletter.  Each of the shops will have specials all day long culminating with a prize drawing at the end of the day.  For more information go to thepipwinebar.com.

City Council

The Dixon City Council will be meeting on Tuesday, Sept.17 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 600 East A St. in the Council Chambers. For the agenda, please go to cityofdixon.us and under the government tab, click on Council, then you will be able to get to the agenda. For more information, call City Hall at (707) 678-7000.

Senior Resource Fair

The advocates for Dixon Seniors will be presenting their 24th annual Senior Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This annual event features a variety of information and resources on safety, health care, transportation, utilities, fitness, nutrition, recreation and many local resources available for senior citizens.

The event is free to the public and will be held at the Dixon Senior and Multi-Use Center at 201 South Fifth St. in Hall Park. There will be light refreshments, raffle prizes, and lots of fun honoring Dixon seniors. Interested vendors must apply through a committee and may contact MaryLou Batchelor at (916) 847-0778 or email [email protected].

Veterans Fundraiser

A dinner, raffle, and a dessert silent auction will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 1305 North First St., the no-host bar will open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. It will include Tri-tip or chicken dinner with all the fixings plus dessert. Tickets are $30 each or $55 for two or a table for eight may be purchased for $220. Email [email protected] or get your tickets on Friday evenings at the hall.

Volunteer in Dixon!

The movers and shakers of Dixon will all be out in force at the Mixer of Nonprofits on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Dixon Chamber of Commerce. Nonprofit groups and service clubs are the lifeblood of our community! They improve the quality of life in the Dixon community in so many ways.

At least 12 to 15 nonprofits and service clubs will be present. Come and find out who they are, what they do, and how you can get involved and help make a difference in this community. It will be at 220 North Jefferson.

Toiletries Drive

The American Legions Post 208 in Dixon is holding a Toiletries Drive for new shampoo, conditioner, combs, bar soap, disposable razors, lotions, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental flow, disposable wipes, socks and blankets for veterans and homeless.

The drive will be Nov. 8 and Nov. 15 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Veterans Hall, 1305 North First St. For more information, call (530) 304-5385.