Community Corner
Week in Review + Cool Patch is Open Saturday For First Day of Fall
Review of this weeks top headlines and a preview of things to do this weekend around town. It may be the first week of fall, but don't expect a weather cool down yet.
Don't Miss Tonight & this Weekend:
Downtown Businesses Open Late Tonight
Welcoming in fall, and the holiday shopping season, Downtown Dixon presents it's first, 3rd on 1st event. Participating downtown business' will be open late for your shopping needs the 3rd Friday of each month, now through December. Look for a bright orange poster in business windows to for individual closing times, some as late as 8 p.m.
Participating businesses include Every Baking Moment, Mae's Attic, the Cottage Exchange, Dixon Florist, Nana & Co., and more!
Find out what's happening in Dixonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Mark your calendars for future 3rd on 1st dates: November 16 and December 21
Dixon High Football Varsity home game Friday night, against Linden High, start time 8 p.m.
Find out what's happening in Dixonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Cool Patch Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze officially open, open 9 a.m.- 8p.m. everyday until November 5, 2012. Patch offers ample free parking, food and drinks to purchase, picnic tables, corn bath, straw mountain and restrooms.
Week in Review:
Jillian's Hope: Child With Brain Tumor Hopes for Help
A fund has been created for Jillian, a young Dixon resident with a sad story.
Teen Center Expanding Hours & Program
The Dixon Teen Center is growing, adding after school enrichment programs to its already extended after-school hours free of charge for all 7-12 grade
$1.6 Million Grant Gives Our Schools Opportunity for Reform with STEM Education
American teens rank 24th and 19th in science and math among 29 nations. UC Davis has been awarded a $1.6 million grant to sponsor DUSD in pioneering an education philosophy that will redefine education standards.
The Endevour Traveled right over Dixon after passing the State Capital, check out photo and videos as it took its last flight.
Sign-Up for the SoFitCity race; represent Dixon as the Healthiest City in Solano
27% of Solano is Obese: Join this Dixon Team to Help Make it Healthier. Solano County is rated one of California's most unhealthy counties, with the largest percentage of obesity related diabetes.
2012 Election Headlines for the Week
Dixon Professional Firefighters Have Endorsed Candidates in the Upcoming Election
Find out who Firefighters Endorse for the 2012 elections.
Measure N Debate: Sunshine or Dark Headache for the City?
Will Measure N allow for more Dixon city government transparency or be costly, opening the opportunity for city council meeting filibustering? Read the opinions hashed out at the public forum Wednesday night.