St. Valentine’s Dinner Dance
Your sweetheart and you will probably enjoy this fundraiser that benefits youth programs here in Dixon. A Valentine’s Dinner Dance will be held this Saturday, February 11, at Denverton Hall at the
No host cocktails are at 5:30 pm with dinner at 6:30. The menu includes Tri-tip or barbecued chicken by church member Robert Williams with all the side dishes being catered by
Bob Dunning of Catholic Radio will be the emcee for the evening. Dunning is a long-time columnist for the Davis Enterprise and is the host of the Catholic Bishop’s Hour on Immaculate Heart Radio, KSMH 1620AM, Monday through Friday at 11am and re-broadcasts at 9 pm. He will also be quite entertaining, say organizers.
“We’ve got a silent auction, a 50-50 raffle, and a couple of door prizes,” said church member Tess Paxton. “The kids will be out there doing the work and we’re going to have all romantic music for good dancing. It will be a great evening.”
Dinner tickets are $35 for a single or $60 per couple and they are available at , the Parish office, and there may be some available at the door.
Valentine Cupcakes and Cookies
Even though Janis Luzzo is getting ready to make a big move next door to her expanded cake decorating and supplies store at the end of this month, she is still managing to fit time in for teaching classes. What a sweet idea to give a gift certificate to one of her classes for Valentine’s Day. A 2-hour session on making Valentine Cookies will be Thursday, February 9, from 6 to 8 pm. Class fee is $25.
If this Valentine’s Day proves to be your dream come true, you can always sign up for the Wedding Cakes Class on Sundays, February 26 and March 4, 2-4 p.m. Fee is $40. For more information, call at (707) 693-0112 or contact Janis through her website www.everybakingmoment.com.
Dixon Family Services Does Taxes
Like in years past, trained experts will offer free assistance in tax preparation for those who made $50,000.00 or less in 2011. For more information or to schedule a tax appointment, call (707) 678-0442.
In addition to tax help, announced their annual logo contest. This is a contest to see who can design the best logo to the Dixon Advocates for Children. The winning entry will be printed on T-shirts for the organization’s annual Block Party on April 28 and the winner will also receive a prize. Blank forms are available at all the schools and in the DFS office.
Scout Sunday
The second Sunday in February is the traditional Scout Sunday that is celebrated across the nation. This is when all those who are involved in Boy and Girl Scouts are recognized in various congregations. For those in the local churches, it usually includes Campfire Boys and Girls as well as 4-H members and leaders. Students and leaders are always encouraged to wear their uniforms to church.
Planning Your Spring Vacation?
This may seem early to remind you of the week of spring break but it isn’t if you are looking to plan a trip somewhere. The will be closed the week of April 2 through April 6 so that means you have from Friday, March 30 at 3 p.m. to Sunday evening, April 8 to take a vacation with your children.
For those who are thinking even further ahead for a summer vacation time, the last day of school is Thursday, May 31 this year according to the DUSD School Calendar.
