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Dixon News Briefs 1-31-25

Jan 28, 2025 03:57PM ● By MPG Staff

Valentine Candy Class, AI Lunchbreak, 2025 Dixon Rotary Crab Feed and more

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It Pays to Major in Agriculture

Jan 28, 2025 03:39PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey

Not many organizations sponsor college scholarships for Solano County high school graduates majoring in an agricultural-related field, but the Friends of the Dixon May Fair does and has for the past 25 years.

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Monster Jam is Back in Sacramento

Jan 23, 2025 10:28AM ● By Heather Atherton, AthertonPR News Release

Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun at Golden 1 Center from Jan. 24 to 26.

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Morro Bay: The Classic California Experience

Jan 23, 2025 09:16AM ● By Dannah Nielsen, photos by Dannah Nielsen

Some California coastal towns could be studied for their formula of economic and cultural success, and Morro Bay would be among the most influential.

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Girl Scouts of Northern California Kicks Off 2025 Cookie Season

Jan 23, 2025 08:55AM ● By Girl Scouts of Northern California News Release

On Jan. 13, Girl Scouts of Northern California kicked off its 2025 cookie season.

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Dixon News Briefs 1-24-25

Jan 22, 2025 04:57PM ● By MPG Staff

Veteran Business Resource Fair, Berry Sweet Valentine’s Cooking Class, It’s All About Hot Foil

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Celebrating Martin Luther King Day

Jan 22, 2025 04:50PM ● By Kendall Brown

Martin Luther King Junior, born Jan. 15, 1929, is a prolific civil rights activist recognized for his leadership and commitment to social justice through nonviolent means.

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Solano County Genealogical Society Announces February Speaker

Jan 22, 2025 04:33PM ● By Solano County Genealogical Society News Release

The Solano County Genealogical Society will have a virtual Speaker Series presentation on Saturday, Feb. 1.

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Dueling Designers

Jan 22, 2025 03:51PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

It’s All About the Scrapbook at 1670 N. Lincoln St. is a scrapbooking and craft hobby shop that offers materials such as designer paper and embellishments, as well as classes and an online store.

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Visit Dixon Fairgrounds Regularly

Jan 14, 2025 05:30PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon May Fair is the longest-running parade in California, according to the Dixon Historical Society. Established in 1875, the event’s goal has been to attract visitors from near and far and to promote a sense of community.

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Dixon News Briefs 1-17-25

Jan 14, 2025 05:02PM ● By MPG Staff

Polar Bear Run, Community Blood Drive, Swim Team Early Registration and more

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Joystick Spreads Joy

Jan 14, 2025 04:43PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Joystick Gaming Lounge, a video arcade with a focus on family-friendly entertainment and community; officially opened its doors on Nov. 15 at 420 Gateway Drive. The business venture is owned by Dixon residents Jamie Myers and Jené Owens.

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Find First Cabbage White Butterfly, Win a Beer Pitcher

Jan 08, 2025 10:54AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

The annual “Beer for a Butterfly” contest, launched in 1972 by butterfly guru Art Shapiro, now a UC Davis distinguished professor emeritus, started on Jan. 1.

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Dixon Community Theater Announces Auditions for “Hamlet: Paranormal Activity”

Jan 08, 2025 10:40AM ● By Dixon Community Theater News Release

Prepare to enter a world where Shakespeare meets the supernatural! Dixon Community Theater (DCT) is excited to announce open auditions for its season premiere, Hamlet: Paranormal Activity.

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Women Invited to Fashion Show

Jan 08, 2025 10:38AM ● By Debra Dingman

Local boutiques will be lending their fashions to the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC) at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall for a spring fashion show.

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Dixon News Briefs 1-10-25

Jan 08, 2025 10:04AM ● By MPG Staff

Davis Chocolate Festival, MLK Jr. Day Event, Dixon Chamber Connections Networking and more

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Solano County Water Agency Accepting Entries for Video Contest

Jan 08, 2025 09:56AM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

The Solano County Water Agency is now accepting entries from Solano County students in grades 6 through 12 and their sponsoring teachers for the Water Agency’s 15th annual video contest. Winning entries will receive up to $1,500.

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Dixon Library Begins Read-a-Thon

Jan 08, 2025 09:52AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

January marks the beginning of Solano Reads 2025 for the Dixon Library.

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Hot Times for Winter Sports

Jan 08, 2025 09:31AM ● By Kendall Brown

The New Year is officially in full swing, and with students back in school, many might be restless after a collective two weeks of free time.

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Fire Department Prepares for Firework Lottery

Dec 31, 2024 10:57AM ● By Kendall Brown

As of 2011, the Dixon City Council voted to approve the sale, possession and usage of “safe and sane” fireworks within city limits from noon June 28 to noon July 6.

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Dixon News Briefs 01-03-25

Dec 31, 2024 10:45AM ● By MPG Staff

American Legion Dinner and Raffle, 2025 Dixon Rotary Crab Feed, DHS Girls Varsity Basketball and more

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A Month of Remembrance

Dec 31, 2024 10:36AM ● By Kendall Brown

anuary is a month in which communication and connection are celebrated worldwide. Several pivotal holidays are recognized throughout the extent of the month, honoring the understanding and appreciation of various forms of expression, both religious and cultural.

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Dixon News Briefs

Dec 24, 2024 01:05PM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon Girls Softball Registration, Optimizing Equine Performance, Dixon Chamber Connections Networking and more

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New Year’s Eve Dining Has Options

Dec 24, 2024 01:01PM ● By Kendall Brown

Christmas has come to a close, and with New Year’s Eve around the corner, many restaurants and bars in the area will be closed for the next few days. Luckily, several major bars and restaurants will be open in Dixon but will not be holding any particular events or festivities.

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Experience the Western Railway Museum’s Holiday Express

Dec 18, 2024 10:32AM ● By Western Railway Museum Press Release

The Western Railway Museum, 5848 State Highway 12, is delighted to announce its upcoming annual Holiday Express.

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Dixon News Briefs 12-20-24

Dec 18, 2024 09:52AM ● By MPG Staff

Construction Club, Christmas Gift Giveaway, Cany Bingo and more

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Christmas Celebrations Abundant in Dixon

Dec 18, 2024 09:43AM ● By Kendall Brown

For many of the 11 churches in Dixon, residents old and young can enjoy Christmas-oriented services. Each church has its own methods and practices in which to best celebrate the holiday season.

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The Wreath Project Honors Veterans

Dec 18, 2024 09:37AM ● By Kendall Brown

Each year, the Wreath Project, in collaboration with Wreaths Across America, ventures out to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, to bestow as many gravesites as possible with holiday wreaths.

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‘Little Town of Christmas’ Promoted Holiday Spirit

Dec 11, 2024 11:44AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Dixon Community Theater held its final showing of “The Little Town of Christmas” at 2 p.m. Dec. 8.

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Dixon News Briefs

Dec 11, 2024 11:23AM ● By MPG Staff

The Wreath Project, Christmas Jug Band, Breakfast with Santa and more

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Community Celebrates at Tree Lighting

Dec 11, 2024 11:10AM ● By Debra Dingman

The holiday season was celebrated similar to a city-wide Dixon reunion at last week’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival in downtown Dixon, filling nearly two blocks of fun and festivities for residents.

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December the Season of Giving

Dec 04, 2024 01:41PM ● By Kendall Brown

On Dec. 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly in Paris drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, an impactful document that set out, for the first time, fundamental human rights.

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Dixon Library Offers Holiday Events

Dec 04, 2024 01:32PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

Dixon Library at 230 N. First St. is hosting several holiday-oriented events to promote community among Dixonites, something the organization has been doing for more than a century.

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