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Celebrate Father’s Day Locally

Jun 11, 2025 09:19AM ● By Kendall Brown

For those looking to do something special for dad, there are multiple opportunities worth consideration.

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County Champions World Environment Day

Jun 11, 2025 09:09AM ● By Solano County Cleanup News Release

This annual event underscores Solano Resource Conservation District’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and community involvement.

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Soroptimist International of Dixon hosted a luncheon in May, in which they honored a collective of 13 Dixon and Maine Prairie High School seniors with scholarships

Soroptimists Gives $16,000-Plus in Scholarships

Jun 04, 2025 08:49AM ● By Kendall Brown

Soroptimist International of Dixon honored 13 graduating seniors from both Dixon High School and Maine Prairie High School at a Soroptimist luncheon May 15.

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Solano Community College Board President, Denis Honeychurch

Board President Denis Honeychurch Recognized

Jun 04, 2025 08:45AM ● By Solano Community College News Release

Solano Community College is proud to announce that Board President Denis Honeychurch was recently recognized at the 2025 Annual Trustees Conference for more than 40 years of dedicated service to the College and the Solano County community.

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Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, hosts funeral services for unaccompanied veterans

Mark Your Calendar!

Jun 04, 2025 08:38AM ● By MPG Staff

Book Club, Summer Camp, Grillin’ & Chillin’ and more

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Meals on Wheels Plans Give and Gather Gala

Jun 04, 2025 08:35AM ● By Meals on Wheels Solano County News Release

Meals on Wheels Solano County is proud to announce its first-ever Give & Gather Gala, an evening of celebration and purpose benefiting local seniors, to be held on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Bella Verdi at Rancho Solano in Fairfield.

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Dixon Women’s Improvement Club awarded nine community grants to eight organizations

Women’s Improvement Club Awards Community Grants

Jun 04, 2025 08:33AM ● By Dixon Women’s Improvement Club News Release

The Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC) announced the recipients of its 2025 Community Grants, made possible by the success of the club’s recent fundraiser held at Pedro’s Cocina, 1425 Market Lane.

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The full cast of Alice’s Wonderland made their first public appearance in costume at the Dixon May Fair Parade

Preparing for Premiere Day

Jun 04, 2025 08:27AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Community Theater’s production of “Alice’s Wonderland “will premiere at 6:30 p.m. June 13. Hosted at Dixon Performing Arts Center, 555 College Way, the musical will be an original production co-written by Kelly Pidgeon James and Cheryl Sommers.

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Foreigner performs Friday, June 21 at Hard Rock Casino Live

Meet Your Juke Box Heroes

Jun 03, 2025 12:27PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Foreigner Returns to Northern California with a Hit-Packed Night of Unforgettable Anthems

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The Dixon Chamber of Commerce and the Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce sponsored the christening of a new location for a trio of old faces.

Chamber Members Host New Location Grand Opening

May 29, 2025 10:25AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce sponsored the christening of a new location for a trio of old faces.

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The Joys and Challenges of Asian American Research

May 29, 2025 10:13AM ● By Solano County Genealogical Society News Release

The Solano County Genealogical Society will host a virtual Speaker Series presentation on Saturday, June 7 at 11 a.m.

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The Dixon Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly networking events.

Mark Your Calendars!

May 29, 2025 10:07AM ● By MPG Staff

High School Graduations, Grillin’ & Chillin’, Chamber Connections Networking and more

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Council Sends Delinquent Business License Accounts to Collection

May 29, 2025 10:04AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

During Public Comment at the May 20 meeting of the Dixon City Council, Solano County Resource Conservation District (RCD) Executive Director Chris Rose shared about the free education programs the agency offers to local youth.

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In early June, both Dixon High School and Maine Prairie High School are hosting graduation ceremonies to honor the Class of 2025

Graduation Time is Here

May 29, 2025 10:02AM ● By Kendall Brown

In early June, both Dixon High School and Maine Prairie High School will be hosting graduation ceremonies to honor the Class of 2025.

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Organizations such as Neighborhood Christian School, 955 E A St., and Ramtown Karate, 1680 N. Lincoln St., are hosting kids’ summer camps

Gearing Up for Summer Fun

May 29, 2025 09:59AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon is gearing up for a summer filled with community celebrations, cultural events and family-friendly activities.

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California Exceeds Four Million Myshake App Downloads

May 28, 2025 04:13PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

During Earthquake Preparedness Month, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on April 25 a major milestone: the MyShake app, which alerts Californians before an earthquake begins, has surpassed 4 million downloads, the equivalent of more than 10% of the state.

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Know a Local Centenarian? Supervisors Want to Honor Them

May 21, 2025 11:05AM ● By Solano County News Release

The Solano County Board of Supervisors needs the community’s help in identifying centenarians living in the community for recognition at a Board of Supervisors meeting later this fall as part of the 19th annual centenarian commemoration celebration.

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Carmen Baker (right) spoke with Soroptimist International of Dixon members on May 1 about her nonprofit, Essentially Everly.

Baker Speaks to Soroptimists about Essentially Everly

May 21, 2025 11:03AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Soroptimist International of Dixon was honored to welcome Carmen Baker to speak to Soroptimist members on May 1.

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The Dixon Library Community Garden will transform a vacant lot at the corner of B and Second streets into a thriving public green space

Library Community Garden Coming Soon

May 21, 2025 11:01AM ● By Solano County Library News Release

Solano County’s first community garden is coming to Dixon this summer through a partnership between Solano County Library and Sustainable Solano.

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A total of 38 early educators were nominated for the Early Childhood Educators of the Year

Early Childhood Educators of the Year Honored

May 21, 2025 10:55AM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

On May 16, Solano County Office of Education (SCOE), in collaboration with the Solano Child Care Planning Council and local partners, hosted the 2025 Solano Early Childhood Educator of the Year reception.

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The Dixon High School Marching Band was one of the 135 entrants who performed in the Dixon May Fair Parade

Mark Your Calendars!

May 21, 2025 10:50AM ● By MPG Staff

Line Dancing, Book Club, Grillin’ & Chillin’ and more

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Makenzie Jacobs is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month.

Makenzie Jacobs is Soroptimist Young Woman of the Month

May 21, 2025 10:46AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Makenzie Jacobs is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month. She was nominated by Maine Prairie High School Principal Angelina Arias.

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David Studebaker will be the headliner and emcee at the Dixon Family Services’ Comedy Night 2025

David Studebaker Returns to Comedy Night 2025

May 21, 2025 10:33AM ● By Dixon Family Services News Release

David Studebaker will be the headliner and emcee at the Dixon Family Services’ Comedy Night 2025 from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Olde Vet’s Hall, 231 N. First St.

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Sacramento Valley National Cemetery is hosting a Memorial Day program at 9 a.m. May 24. The

Commemorating the Fallen

May 21, 2025 10:31AM ● By Kendall Brown

Sacramento Valley National Cemetery is hosting a free public Memorial Day program at 9 a.m. May 24.

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The Dixon Chamber of Commerce hosted the 148th annual Dixon May Fair Parade at 10 a.m. May 10. The parade featured 135 entries, with more than70 businesses and organizations represented.

May Fair Parade Winners had Flower Power

May 14, 2025 11:43AM ● By Kendall Brown and photos by Nicolas Brown

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce hosted the 148th annual Dixon May Fair Parade at 10 a.m. May 10 throughout downtown Dixon.

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Carnival rides in both the public and kiddie carnival were provided by Butler Amusements.

Dixon May Fair Delights Community

May 14, 2025 11:33AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

The 148th annual Dixon May Fair from May 8 to 11 is a popular tradition that, according to May Fair CEO Patricia Conklin, takes approximately a year to organize.

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The Dixon May Fair came to a close at 10 p.m. May 11. Besides carnival rides and food vendors, the venue also offered a variety of live musical performances

Mark Your Calendars!

May 14, 2025 11:29AM ● By MPG Staff

Community Yard Sale, Cake Class, Grillin’ & Chillin’ and more

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Nytalia Boykin-Reek, a 10th-grader at Rodriguez High School, is an FFA exhibitor who shows sheep and participated in showmanship shows throughout the Dixon May Fair

Youth Get ‘Ag-tive’ at Dixon May Fair

May 13, 2025 04:41PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

he Dixon May Fair, held from May 8 to 11, offered various entertainment options, including live music, carnival rides and a mechanical bull. However, for many children and parents alike, the livestock area served as the central hub of their fair experience.

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Alexssia Macalpin practices singing “Defying Gravity” from “Wicked” during a Solano Community College Chamber Choir rehearsal

Solano College Presents Free Movies Music Concert

May 07, 2025 10:11AM ● By Solano Community College News Release

Solano College Music will present a free year-end concert, “Music from the Movies,” at 7 p.m. May 13.

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Dixon Moose Lodge hosted its inaugural rummage sale

Dixon Moose Lodge Helping Community

May 07, 2025 09:55AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Dixon Moose Lodge hosted a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4 as one of many efforts undertaken to revitalize the lodge.

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Ruhstaller Farms is hosting its final line dancing session of 2025 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 5. Dinner, prepared by Taps Kitchen,

Pancakes, Books, and Rugby: Dixon’s Lineup of May-June Events

May 07, 2025 09:49AM ● By MPG Staff

Family Bake Sale, Karate Summer Camp, Line Dancing, and more

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Rep. Mike Thompson holding a certificate with Isabella Macias holding her art piece, winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition

Finalist for Fourth District’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition

May 07, 2025 09:42AM ● By Rep. Mike Thompson News Release

On May 4, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Isabella Macias, a sophomore at American Canyon High School, was chosen as California’s Fourth District winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.

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