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Sep 15, 2026 03:47PM ● By MPG Staff

The Fall Home Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 at the Dixon Fairgrounds, 655 S. First St. Photo designed by Magnific


Solano Home & Garden Show

The Fall Home Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 at the Dixon Fairgrounds, 655 S. First St. The regional home improvement and gardening expo will feature vendors, landscaping ideas, home products, demonstrations and local businesses serving homeowners.

Tickets will be sold at the gate, cash only. General admission is $8. For more information, visit www.solanohomeshow.com.

California Conservation Corps Career Talk

The Dixon Library will have a Teen Career Talk with the California Conservation Corps, beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 22.

Geared toward individuals ages 10 to 18, the event, at 230 N. First St., offers information on post-K-12 education and training opportunities with the California Conservation Corps. Registration is recommended but not required. For more information, call 866-572-7587.

Teen Literacy Sessions

Young adults ages 10-18 are invited to attend teen financial literacy sessions from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month through Dec. 2 at the Dixon Library, 230 N. First St.

Patelco Credit Union will assist with such banking basics as budgeting, savings and credit scores. Registration is recommended but not required. For more information, call 866-572-7587.

Registration Open for Davis Basketball

Registration for the city of Davis Junior Basketball, for youth in third/fourth grade and fifth/sixth grade divisions, is open. 

Team practice begins the week of Jan. 18, and the season ends Feb. 27. The enrollment fee is $176 per player. Space on team rosters is limited, and waitlists are limited to five participants. Registration runs through Oct. 9. To register, click on the “Recreation Online” button at cityofdavis.org or call the registration desk at 530-757-5626.

Also, Davis is seeking individuals to coach the Junior Basketball program. Interested individuals can complete a Coaching Interest Form online at: cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services/volunteer-opportunities

Senior Resource Fair

The Advocates for Dixon Seniors present the 24th annual Senior Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 at Dixon Senior/Multi-Use Center 201 S. Fifth St., Dixon. Information and resources will be provided from a variety of participants in the areas of safety, health care, transportation, utilities, elder law, fitness, nutrition, benefits and recreation. The event is free to the public and features giveaways and raffles. For information, call 707-678-7022.

Toastmasters Open House

Dixon Toastmasters are hosting a series of meetings open to the public from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday. Held in-person at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 1700 N. First St., the meeting will have a simultaneous virtual option, allowing attendees to participate over Zoom.

For more information or to receive the Zoom link, visit Dixon 6870 Toastmasters Club on Facebook, call 916-801-6234 or email [email protected].