Rain Cues to Stay Close to Home

It’s Thursday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. Normally, we search for the best bets to take you away from home for an end of the work-week celebration. After checking the forecast for the next week, though, we thought of a better idea—things to do without getting out of town--unless to nearby  movie theaters. Check out our ideas!

1. Head out to the Dixon Public Library   –

Where/When: 230 North First Street.   Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Why Go:  Our library isn’t as little as some people in town make it out. It’s actually got lots of space with lots to do. There are two levels of books, a computer area with several stations of computers, and a large reading area with magazines and newspapers on every topic you could imagine.

Pricing: Free.

2. Go to the Lion’s Club ‘Spring Break’ Dinner Dance

Where/When: Madden Hall at Dixon May Fairgrounds, Saturday, April 2, 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Why Go: Not only will there be a steak dinner and fun with friends, there is also a chance to win numerous prizes or even hitting the jackpot which is a grand prize of $10,000.00! Proceeds of the event goes to support local programs like sports boosters, student scholarships, various children’s services, and veterans endeavors.

Pricing: Tickets are $135 per couple and parking is free. Contact President Jeff Dwelley at (707) 678-8370

3. Go to the Movies   –

Where/When: Brenden Theaters, Vacaville or one of the three movie theaters in Davis. (www.Fandango.com lists them all.)

Why Go: Lots of good movies to go choose from and you don’t have to worry about weather.

Pricing: Matinee prices are significantly lower. They also give military discounts.

4. Browse in Mae’s Attic   –

Where/When:  Mae’s is located at 170 West B Street in downtown Dixon and is open Wednesday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Why Go: Inventory is always changing due to consignments. There is a large selection stuffed in a little spot that features collectibles, vintage items, household goods, and plenty to peruse! For more info, call (707) 678-2247.

Pricing: Free to browse and parking is close.

5. Sunday Church

Where/When:  There are a dozen different churches sprinkled all over town and almost all have Sunday services as early as 8 a.m. all the way through a Spanish-speaking one that meets at 5:30 p.m. There is a list available at the Chamber of Commerce website: www.dixonchamber.org.

Why Go: Going to church provides the necessary ingredients over regular attendance to bake a healthy value system, understand what is right and wrong based on God’s Law of the Ten Commandments, teaches why there is a belief in God, and helps create a lasting foundation of love and support from friends who share similar beliefs about their world. Really, the walls won't fall in.

Pricing: Free and some churches provide coffee.