The Dixon May Fair came to a close at 10 p.m. May 11. Besides carnival rides and food vendors, the venue also offered a variety of live musical performances, including Summer of Love, Unchained—A Tribute to Van Halen, Sunset River and the Rhythm Method Trio. The event’s theme was “flower power.” Photo by Nicolas Brown

The Friendly Bookworm Bag Sale

The Friendly Bookworm Bookstore is hosting a bag sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17. Sponsored by Friends of the Dixon Public Library, 200 N. First St., the event offers the opportunity to fill a bag with books for $5. Standard-sized grocery bags will be provided, but some items are excluded from the sale. The children’s room will be open at regular prices. All proceeds support future Dixon Public Library programs. Only cash and checks will be accepted.

For more information, visit dixonchamber.org or call 707-624-0144.

Valley Glen Community Yard Sale 

The Valley Glen community is hosting a yard sale open to the public from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17. Back by popular demand, the Valley Glen community at Valley Glen Drive offers Dixonites the chance to find great deals alongside family and neighbors.

For more information, visit the Valley Glen Community Yard Sale Facebook page or valleyglencommunity.eventbrite.com.

Mickey Cake Class

Every Baking Moment is hosting a Disney-themed cake baking workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17. The workshop, held at 143 N. First St. offers an opportunity to decorate a cake with friends and take it home, all for $65 per person. All supplies are provided, and the final design may differ based on skill level.

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

Dixon Girls Softball Family Fun Day 

Dixon Girls Softball is hosting a family fun day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17. Held at Hall Park, 450 Hall Park Drive, the event offers games, activities, a hit-a-thon, vendors, a snack bar and more. Dixon Girls Softball invites the community to join them as they wrap up the Spring season.

For more information, visit dixongirlssoftball.com or call 707-676-0059.

VFW Upcoming Meeting

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8151 will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. May 21. 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.

Dixon Community Theater Mixer at the Chamber 

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a mixer alongside Dixon Community Theater from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 28. Held at the chamber, 220 N. Jefferson St., this free event offers a no-host bar, snacks, raffle prizes, networking opportunities and the opportunity to meet the cast and production team behind “Alice’s Wonderland,” Dixon Community Theater’s upcoming original musical. Angi Wolf, who stars as the Queen of Hearts in the production, will perform the song “The Queen of Hearts” live.

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

Line Dancing at Ruhstaller

Ruhstaller Farms is hosting line dancing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 5. The event, held at 6686 Sievers Road, offers a community atmosphere and the opportunity to learn how to line dance. Dinner, prepared by Tapps Kitchen, is available from 3 to 8 p.m. Attendees can donate, and each month, donations will be given to a different nonprofit organization.

For more information, visit ruhstallerfarm.com/events or call 530-601-8240.

Dixon Chamber Connections Networking

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking event from noon to 1:30 p.m. June 5. This free, in-person event, held at The Farmstead at Dixon, 350 Gateway Drive, allows local professionals to connect. Offering a diverse range of potential connections, attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.

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

Atkinson Shred Event 

Atkinson Self Storage is hosting its annual shred event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 14. Located at 1800 N. First St. (Highway 113), participants can pay $10 to have a banker-sized box of documents shredded. Cash and card payments are accepted.

For more information, visit the Atkinson Self Storage Facebook page or call 707-693-9200.

Grillin’ & Chillin’

Dixon Action Team is hosting Grillin’ & Chillin’ from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 28. Held in Downtown Dixon, the family-friendly event offers a car and truck show, local vendors, food trucks, live music and a rib cook-off. 

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