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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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News Briefs 12-6-24

Dec 04, 2024 01:25PM ● By MPG Staff

Book Club, Holiday Mingle, Christmas Gift Giveaway, Youth Rugby Camps and more

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The Season of Giving

Dec 04, 2024 01:09PM ● By Kendall Brown

The season of giving is upon Dixon, and with that comes the opportunity to spend time with family and reflect on the year’s events.

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Mendocino Coast Home to Lesser-Known Gems

Dec 04, 2024 12:55PM ● By Dannah Nielsen, photos by Dannah Nielsen

With whatever route you choose to arrive on the bluffs of the Mendocino coast, there is no escaping the first dance to this weekend romance, which is a slow and winding road through shady, lush, towering redwoods.

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Solano College Music Announces Deck the Halls Free Concert Dec. 3

Nov 29, 2024 04:18PM ● By Solano Community College Music News Release

Solano College Music is pleased to announce its winter concert, “Deck the Halls”, directed by Solano Community College Chamber Choir director Michael Reilly and Solano Community College Chamber Orchestra director Dr. Teri Yumae.

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Spotlight on Kelly Pidgeon James

Nov 27, 2024 10:54AM ● By Abel Cornejo, Artistic Director Dixon Community Theater

Dixon’s Holiday Spirit in “The Little Town of Christmas”

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Networking with the Chamber of Commerce

Nov 27, 2024 10:51AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce hosted a Chamber Connections networking event on Nov. 21 to offer Dixonites the chance to meet and connect with local professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners.

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Dixon News Briefs 11-29-24

Nov 27, 2024 10:47AM ● By MPG Staff

Pony Rides and Pictures with Santa, City Meetings Agenda, Small Business Grant Opportunity, Gretchen Higgins Food Drive and more

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From Teaching to Tabletops

Nov 20, 2024 05:06PM ● By Rhodes Bautista

Local Moms Start Arcade in Dixon

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Dixon News Briefs 11-22-24

Nov 20, 2024 04:57PM ● By MPG Staff

Annual Christmas Car Parade, Cars and Toys 2024, American Legion Meatloaf Dinner and more

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Visit Holiday Open House

Nov 20, 2024 04:44PM ● By Debra Dingman, photos by Debra Dingman

Downtown Dixon's annual Holiday Open House is back and merchants are ready to help you do your holiday shopping without ever hitting a freeway.

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Ramtown Karate Tournament Success

Nov 20, 2024 04:26PM ● By Kendall Brown

Ramtown Karate, 1680 N. Lincoln St., saw great success Nov. 2 at the 23rd Annual Ryukyukan International Karate and Kobudo Tournament.

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New Republic FC Stadium Back on Track

Nov 19, 2024 12:20PM ● By Daniel Canfield

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue.

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