Ramtown Karate, 1680 N. Lincoln St., is offering free training for fathers throughout June. The offer is available to new members only. Photo courtesy of Ramtown Karate

DIXON, CA (MPG) - According to History.com, the first Father’s Day on record was celebrated June 10, 1910, in Washington. The holiday officially became a national holiday in 1972. Father’s Day weekend is right around the corner, taking place June 14 and 15. For those looking to do something special for dad, there are multiple opportunities worth consideration.

Dixon United Methodist Church is offering Father’s Day root beer floats at 11:15 a.m. June 15. Held at 209 N. Jefferson St., the event is led by the women of the church, who craft root beer floats for the men, returning the favor from Mother’s Day, when the men were tasked with making strawberry shortcakes for the women. According to Carrie Senecal, Dixon United Methodist secretary, fathers are of great importance.

“Fathers are important. We need them in our lives in all the forms they come in,” said Senecal.

For more information about the church event, visit dixonumc.org or call 707-678-2191.

 
Dixon United Methodist Church, 209 N. Jefferson St., is offering Father’s Day root beer floats at 11:15 a.m. June 15. The event will take place at the same time as the organization’s Special Church Council Meeting. Photo by Kendall Brown

For those interested in something more hands-on, Every Baking Moment is hosting a Father’s Day-themed cookie baking class from 10 to 11:30 a.m. June 14. Held on-site at 143 N. First St., the event offers the opportunity for a child and their father or guardian to bake cookies together for $40 per parent-child duo. All supplies will be provided. For more information, visit everybakingmoment.com or call 707-693-0112.

There are also several restaurants offering deals or experiences in honor of the holiday. Jacky’s Mexican restaurant and bar, 127 N. First St. is hosting live music by El Bohemio de Michoacán, who primarily play cumbia and mariachi music. For more information, visit @jacky’smexicanrestaurant on Instagram or call 707-640-9219.

Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, 250 Dorset Drive, will open early on Father’s Day at 11 a.m. instead of the usual 3 p.m. Alongside gift cards, the restaurant is offering 20-ounce cowboy bone-in ribeye steaks served with an all-you-can-eat garden salad, sourdough bread, ranch-style beans and a house side for $38.99. This dinner special will be served from June 13 to June 15. For more information, visit the Cattlemen’s Facebook page or call 707-678-5518.

Ruhstaller Farm is hosting live music at 2 p.m. June 15. Held at 6686 Sievers Road, attendees can expect beer, wine, food trucks and a live performance by Kevin Russel and His So-Called Friends, a bluegrass ensemble. All donations go to the musicians. For more information, visit ruhstallerfarm.com or call 530-601-8240.

Finally, for the fathers who are working Father’s Day weekend, Ramtown Karate, 1680 N. Lincoln St., is offering free training for dads throughout June. The offer is available to new members only. For more information, visit ramtownkarate.com or call 707-678-4899.