Pat Grannucci Aquatic Center at 450 E. Mayes St. is offering recreational swim from 1 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday this summer. The summer pool schedule will be in effect through Aug. 4. Photo by Scott Mullins

Lambtown Festival Workshop Registration

Registration for Lambtown Festival workshops began July 19 and will remain open until the evening before each workshop. Workshops are varied, offering 31 teachers and 55 subjects. Interested parties can filter out options by craft category or skill level on the website. Workshops will occur throughout the Lambtown Festival, Oct. 4 and 5 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds, 655 S. First St. Admission will cost $25 for weekend passes, $20 for Oct. 4, $15 for Oct. 5 and $5 Oct. 5 after 1 p.m. Children 12 and under get in free.

For more information or to register, visit lambtown.org or contact [email protected].

Veterans’ Dinner

American Legion Post 208 is hosting a Veterans’ Dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 1. The dinner, held at Veterans’ Memorial Hall, 1305 N. First St. offers an all-you-can-eat meal for $12 per guest. Dishes include pork, roasted potatoes, a vegetable and a roll.  The bar opens at 4:30 p.m. with dinner served by 5:30 p.m.

For more information, visit American Legion Post 208’s Facebook page or call 707-678-6308.

Rec Swim at Pat Granucci Aquatic Center

Pat Grannucci Aquatic Center is offering recreational swim from 1 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday throughout the summer. Located at 450 E. Mayes St., the summer pool schedule is in effect until Aug. 4. 

For more information, visit cityofdixonca.gov or call 707-678-7000.

Dixon Chamber Connections Networking

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking event from noon to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 7. 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.

Texas Hold’em Tournament

Dixon Lions Club is hosting the 18th annual Poker Fundraiser Texas Hold’em Tournament at 5 p.m. Aug. 23. Held in the Downtown Olde Vets Hall, 231 N. First St., the event costs $75 per person, and proceeds will benefit Dixon youth sports and activities, elementary and middle school programs, high school scholarships and the Lions Club Vision program. A no-host bar will be available at 5 p.m. with poker play beginning at 7 p.m. Attendees must be 21 and older to participate.

For more information, visit the Dixon Lions Club Facebook page or call Scott Smith at 916-806-7451.

Concerts in the Plaza

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce hosts its penultimate Concert in the Plaza from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 7. The free event, hosted at Pardi Plaza, 132 E. A St. features the Beatles-inspired musical stylings of Hey Jude. Hailing from Vacaville and the SF Bay Area, the band was formed and 2011 and performs energetic and accurate renditions of 60’s and ’70s music. Folding chairs and picnic blankets are recommended, but alcohol is not allowed as per city ordinance.

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

Dixon Library Book Club

Dixon Library is hosting its monthly morning book club meeting from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 14. The morning book club is a monthly, adult-oriented group that will be reading “Making it So: A Memoir” by Patrick Stewart. Coffee and tea will be provided for attendees, and the meeting itself will be in the library's front room, 230 N. First St.

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

VFW Upcoming Meeting

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8151 will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 20. 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.

Travis Credit Union Shred Event

Travis Credit Union is hosting a shredding event open to the public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 22. Held onsite at the Dixon branch, 1470 Ary Lane, the event offers Dixonites the opportunity to protect their privacy through the proper disposal of personal and financial information. 

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

Every Baking Moment Cake Class

Every Baking Moment is hosting a vintage frame cake baking class at 10 a.m. Aug. 9. Held onsite, 143 N. First St., the event offers attendees the opportunity to learn how to build and support a cake board as well as icing and decoration. The class costs $65 per person and tea and cookies will be served to participants.

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