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Jul 02, 2025 09:15AM ● By MPG Staff
The 2025 Safe and Sane fireworks booth locations have been announced.

The 2025 Safe and Sane fireworks booth locations have been announced. The Dixon Municipal Code allows for the sale of safe and sane fireworks from June 28th to July 4th. The code allows for the possession and use of safe and sane fireworks during a specified time from June 28th through July 6th of each calendar year. Photo by Nicolas Brown


Free Lunch at the Dixon Library

Dixon Library is offering free lunch to kids and teens from 11 a.m. to noon June 9 to July 31. Held at the library, 230 N. First St., free lunches will be available to youth 18 and under with no registration required. Meals are offered in partnership with local school districts, funded by the California State Library, and must be eaten on-site. Lunch will not be served on the 4th of July.

For more information, visit the Solano County Library Facebook page or call 1-866-572-7587.

VFW Upcoming Meeting

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8151 will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. July 16. 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 United Methodist Church Garage Sale

Dixon United Methodist Church is hosting a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 19. Held at the church, 209 N. Jefferson St., the event offers participants the opportunity to support Dixon United Methodist Church and get some great deals. Interested parties can also rent a table to sell their wares. Tables cost $20 for a long 8-foot table, $15 for a large round table and $10 for a small round table.

For more information or to rent a table, visit dixonumc.org or call 707-678-2191.

Safe and Sane Fireworks Booth Locations

The 2025 Safe and Sane fireworks booth locations have been announced. The Dixon Municipal Code allows for the sale of safe and sane fireworks from June 28th to July 4th. The code allows for the possession and use of safe and sane fireworks during a specified time from June 28th through July 6th of each calendar year. The following are eligible stand locations:

Weinersnitchel, 2500 W. A St., licensed by Living Hope Church of Dixon; Dixon Fruit Market, 7808 Batavia Road, licensed by Dixon QB Club; Safeway, 1235 Stratford Ave., licensed by American Legion Ladies Auxiliary; Walmart, 235 E. Dorset Drive, licensed by Soroptimist International of Dixon; CVS Pharmacy, 1057 N. First St., licensed by Dixon High Athletic Boosters; Michael’s Market, 1100 Pitt School Road, licensed by J.A. Taylor Foundation.

For more information, visit www.cityofdixonca.gov/departments/Fire/FireworksInformation or call 707-678-7000.

Independence in Dixon Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The City of Dixon and the Lewis Group of Companies are hosting the unveiling of Dixon’s newest home rental community at 4:30 p.m. July 8. The event, hosted at Independence in Dixon, 1905 N. First St. offers light refreshments and remarks from the City of Dixon and Lewis Group of Companies. Various local organizations will also be honored for the difference they make in the community. The presentation will commence at 5 p.m. Onsite parking will be adjacent to the event tent.

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

Independence from Hunger Food Drive

Grocery Outlet is hosting a food drive alongside Dixon Family Services throughout July, ending July 31. Community members can donate $5 and receive a coupon for $5 off future purchases of $25 or more. Those interested can donate either online or in-store, 2400 N. First St. All donations stay local, benefitting Dixon Family Services and the Dixon Rams Vault.

For more information or to donate, visit groceryoutlet.com/donate or call 707-676-5556.

Concerts in the Plaza

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is continuing its Concerts in the Plaza series from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 17. The free event, hosted at Pardi Plaza, 132 E. A St. features the blues and country musical stylings of Smokehouse Reunion. Folding chairs and picnic blankets are recommended, but no alcohol is allowed as per city ordinance.

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

Dixon Moose Lodge Cornhole 

Dixon Moose Lodge is hosting cornhole every Mondays at 6 p.m. Hosted by 4bagzin, a cornhole apparel shop, the weekly event offers drinks, snacks, music and competitive cornhole. Held at the Moose Lodge, 180 W. B St., participants can sign in using the Scoreholio app for $10 per person. Newcomers can expect tutorials on cornhole from on-site personnel. Members and qualified guests are invited to play and support the lodge.

For more information, visit the Dixon Calendar and Events Facebook page or call 707-678-9407.

Neighborhood Christian School Summer Camp

Neighborhood Christian School is still accepting enrollment for its kids' summer camps, ending July 25. Hosted onsite, 955 E. A St., the camp offers games, arts and crafts, walking field trips, weekly themes, special visitors and more. Children from preschool to 8th grade are eligible, and families can choose to either pay for part-time at $150 a week or full-time at $250 a week. Camps are Monday to Friday from either 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, visit the Neighborhood Christian School Facebook page or call 707-678-9336.

Lunch Bunch at Pedro’s Cocina

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is hosting another lunch bunch networking event from noon to 1:30 p.m. July 15. Held at Pedro’s Cocina, 1425 Market Lane, the free event offers guests a no-host lunch and networking opportunities.

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