The Wreath Project, held on Dec. 14 at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, was successful. Every gravesite in the national cemetery was adorned with a holiday bough. Photo by Kendall Brown

Dixon Girls Softball Registration

Dixon Girls Softball is holding regular registration for its upcoming spring 2025 season until Dec. 31. The team will also host catching, slapping and pitching clinics on Dec. 27 and Jan. 3 at Silveyville Christmas Tree Farm, 6248 Silveyville Road. For $45 per person, participants can join the slapping clinic, which focuses on drag bunting, slap hitting and power slapping from 9 to 10 a.m. either day. The catching clinic, also $45 per person, focuses on framing, blocking and throwing from knees, and runs from 10 to 11 a.m.

On the other hand, hour pitching sessions are $55 per person, can be scheduled ahead of time, and focus on video analysis, velocity reading, proper mechanics and arm care. For more information, visit Dixon Girls Softball’s Facebook Page or call coach Jon Campista at 905-502-6001.

Dixon Alerts

Dixon Alerts, a new notification system, has been introduced to the general public by the City of Dixon. The alert system allows residents and visitors to sign up for notifications on traffic alerts, events and other urgent news. Alert Solano will still be used in urgent or life-threatening situations but those interested can register for Dixon Alerts via text message by texting DIXON to 226787.

For more information, visit the City of Dixon, CA Facebook page.

Christmas Tree Recycling

Boy Scouts of America Troop 152 hosts a Christmas tree recycling event on Dec. 28 and Jan. 4. Donors can pay a minimum of $20 to have their tree picked up at an address of their choosing. Pre-registration is necessary and can be done by either signing up through the T152 Square Store and donating by credit card or using the organization’s online Google Form located on their website and donating by cash or check. Calling or texting is also a viable option when signing up; even without a Christmas tree, donations can be made directly to Troop 152 at troop152dixon.square.site.

For more information or to register, visit troop152dixon.com or call 707-676-6152.

VFW Upcoming Meeting

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8151, will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Jan. 15. Meetings are held every third Wednesday at The Olde Vets Hall, 231 N First St. Official business meetings start at 7 p.m. but the hall opens for set-up and socializing at 6 p.m. Socializing will continue after the business portion of the meeting.

For more information, visit vfw8151.org or call 209-395-8019.

2025 New Year’s Eve Party

Solano Family First Responders is hosting a New Year’s Eve party at the Sunrise Banquet Hall and Event Center, 620 Orange Drive, Vacaville. Beginning at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31, guests should prepare for a night filled with vibrant music, dancing and joyful festivities, all for $108.55 per person. A table for eight can also be reserved for $855.50. Free parking, complimentary champagne, a deejay, food service, door prizes and a photo booth are included. Event proceeds will benefit the family of Vacaville Police Officer Matthew Bowen, who lost his life in the line of duty last July 11. 

For more information, visit solanofirstresponders.com or email [email protected].

Dirty Cello New Year's Eve

Winters Theatre Company is hosting a reasonably priced night of fun and music that ends at a reasonable hour. From 8 to 10 p.m. Dec. 31 at Winters Opera House, 13 Main St., rock out with the San Francisco-based Dirty Cello band, with its unique fusion of blues, rock and Americana; led by cellist Rebecca Roudman, The performance is $35 per person.

For more information or to reserve tickets, visit wintertheatre.org, or call 530-795-4014.

Optimizing Equine Performance

Blissful Equine, an organization that focuses on holistic bodywork for horses, is hosting a fun, hands-on class that teaches participants how to lengthen their horse’s performance life and help them achieve their athletic potential. The seminar from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 11 will be led by Dawa Fitzmaurice at the UC Davis Equestrian Center, 1 Equestrian Lane, Davis. 

Fitzmaurice, the head trainer for Blissful Equine, is a holistic equine bodywork expert who integrates a variety of modalities to help horses reach their athletic potential and stay vibrantly healthy. Class sizes are limited, so secure your ticket for $49.87.

For more information, visit blissfulequine.com. To buy tickets, visit Eventbrite.com.

Family Storytime

Dixon Library, 230 N. First St., is hosting its weekly Family Storytime from 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 7. There will be stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities for families with children of all ages. The library is on winter break from Dec. 25 to Dec. 29. The library will reopen briefly on Dec. 30 and 31 but will close at noon on both days; the library will again close Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. Regular hours and programming return Jan. 4.

For more information, visit solanolibrary.com or call 1-866-572-7587.

Penguin Cakes Kids’ Class

Every Baking Moment, 143 N. First St., is hosting an in-person kids class for $12 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 8. The class will focus on making penguin cakes and offers a take-home kit for those who are not available for the in-person class. Kits must be reserved by 5 p.m. Jan. 7 but can be picked up anytime from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 8.

For more information, visit everybakingmoment.com or call 707-693-0112.

Dixon Chamber Connections Networking 

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking event from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at The Farmstead at Dixon, 350 Gateway Drive. This in-person event is a way to connect with local professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of business cards.

For more information, visit dixonchamber.org or call 707-678-2650.