April has several notable holidays, including Easter April 5, Tax Day April 15, Good Friday April 18 and Earth Day April 22. Photo by Nicolas Brown

DIXON, CA (MPG) – A range of educational programs, community events and performances are scheduled throughout Dixon in April, offering residents opportunities to engage in financial literacy, environmental education and the arts.

Two programs are scheduled for April 10 at the library. From 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sustainable Solano will present “Tree Guild 101,” an educational session focused on building self-supporting, permaculture-based ecosystems around trees. That same afternoon, from 2 to 2:45 p.m., “Go With The Flow Juggling and Water Science” will offer an interactive presentation combining juggling, comedy and multimedia elements to teach water conservation. The program is open to ages 6 through adult.

A Teen Open Mic Poetry Night will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 16 in recognition of National Poetry Month. Participants may perform poetry or music, with acts limited to five minutes. Event organizers note that vulgar language is prohibited.

For more information about Dixon Library events, visit solanolibrary.com or email [email protected].

Community members may also attend a fundraising event hosted by the Dixon Lions Club April 11. The drive-thru barbecue will run from 4 to 7 p.m. at Tractor Supply, 2000 N. First St. Meals include tri-tip, potato salad, beans and a dinner roll, with proceeds supporting local programs.

For more information, visit Dixon Lions Club on Facebook or call 510-388-3176.

Later in the month, Joystick Gaming Lounge, 420 Gateway Dr., Suite C, will host its monthly Bunco Night from 6 to 8 p.m. April 23 for $20 per participant. The event includes prizes, with food and beverages available for purchase. Proceeds from beer and wine sales will benefit Kiwanis Club of Dixon.

For more information, visit joystickdixon.com or call 707-676-5697.

Dixon Community Theater will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella from April 24 through May 3 at the Dixon Performing Arts Center, 555 College Way. The production is staged in partnership with Dixon High School and the Dixon Unified School District, with students participating both on stage and behind the scenes.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit dixoncommunitytheater.org or email [email protected].

Dixon Community Theater, in partnership with Dixon High School and Dixon Unified School District, will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella from April 24 through May 3 at the Dixon Performing Arts Center, 555 College Way. Photo by Nicolas Brown

National observances in April include Arab American Heritage Month, as well as holidays such as Easter on April 5, Tax Day on April 15, Good Friday on April 18 and Earth Day on April 22. National Library Week is observed April 19 through 25.