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Oct 22, 2025 10:21AM ● By MPG Staff
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The 24th annual Ryukyukan International Karate and Kobudo tournament, organized by Ramtown Karate, returns at 8 a.m. Nov. 8. Held in the Dixon High School Gymnasium, 555 College Way, the event is significant in the martial arts community, celebrating the traditions of Okinawan and Japanese karate. Photo courtesy of Ramtown Karate



Dixon Chamber Connections Networking

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking event from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 6. 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.

Moose Lodge Monster Bash

Dixon Moose Lodge is hosting a Halloween event at 6 p.m. Oct. 25. The Monster Bash, held at the lodge, 180 W. B St., will include a costume contest and a no-host bar. For the $25 entry fee, guests will also receive appetizers and one alcoholic drink included in the ticket purchase.

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

Dixon High School Football

The Dixon High School Rams Football Team have a home game Oct. 24. Hosted at Dixon High School, 555 College Way, games will begin at 5 p.m. for Junior Varsity and 7 p.m. for Varsity. The Rams will take on the Natomas Nighthawks.

For more information, visit dixonrams.com or call 707-693-6330.

Fundraiser Bunco Party

Soroptimist International of Dixon is hosting a fundraiser bunco party at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 2. Held at Olde Vets Hall, 231 N. First St., the event includes a no-host bar and lunch for $40 per ticket. All proceeds will benefit the lives of women and girls in the community.

For more information, visit the Soroptimist International of Dixon Facebook page. For ticket information, call 916-595-5521 or email [email protected].

G3 Team vs. Team Submission Grappling Tournament

Gladiators of the Third Millennium, in partnership with Dixon High School Rams’ Vault, is hosting a Team versus Team grappling competition Nov. 15. Held at Dixon Performing Arts Center, 555 College Way, the event offers a series of high-level Brazilian jiujitsu and grappling martial arts competitions among competitors from around the world. Tickets are $30 per person.

For more information, visit @g3millennium on Instagram or call Team Alpha at 707-353-0442.

Trick and Trunk or Treat

The Downtown Dixon Business Association is hosting downtown trick-or-treating from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 31. The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is also hosting Trunk or Treat from 2 to 5 p.m. Held in the Chamber parking lot, 220 N. Jefferson St., the event will offer free candy, glow sticks, pumpkin decorating, music and more.

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

Dixon Youth Basketball Registration

Dixon Youth Basketball has opened registration for its winter season. Kids from 5th to 8th grade who are interested in playing youth basketball should register online by Nov. 2. Notably, game days have been moved to Saturdays for the Winter 2026 season.

For more information or to apply, visit dixonyouthbasketball.com or email [email protected].

Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

The Silveyville Cemetery District is hosting a Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 2. Held at Silveyville Cemetery, 800 S. First St., the free community event will feature music, dancing, food, vendors and remembrance activities.

For more information, visit dixonchamber.org or call707-678-5578.

Ryukyukan Returns

The 24th annual Ryukyukan International Karate and Kobudo tournament, organized by Ramtown Karate, returns at 8 a.m. Nov. 8. Held in the Dixon High School Gymnasium, 555 College Way, the event is significant in the martial arts community, celebrating the traditions of Okinawan and Japanese Karate. The tournament begins at 9:30 a.m., and the knockdown weigh-in begins at 12:30 p.m.

For more information, visit ramtownkarate.com/tournament/ or call 707-678-4899.

Kids Homework Help

Dixon Library is hosting after-school homework help, courtesy of Dixon High School Key Club, from 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 27. Held at the library, 230 N. First St., the free event is on a first come, first served basis, and space is limited.

For more information, visit solanolibrary.libnet.info/events or call 1-866-572-7587