Lunch and Learn: SVCC Impact Program
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Sauk Valley Community College Riverview Conference Room 173 IL Rt 2, Dixon, Sauk Valley Community College Riverview Conference Room 173 IL Rt 2, Dixon
For years, college and community leaders have talked about the Impact Program as a powerful force in our region. At this Lunch and Learn, we’ll shift the spotlight and hear directly from those who know it best; Impact students themselves.
Students will share their stories and reflections on how the Impact Program has shaped their educational journeys, helped them overcome challenges, and built the confidence and skills they need to succeed in college, careers, and as future community leaders.
This engaging conversation offers an authentic, student-centered look at why the Impact Program matters. More than an access initiative, it is a catalyst for long-term economic growth and a stronger future for our region; told through the voices of the students who are living its impact every day.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 4
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Place: Riverview Room at Sauk Valley Community College 173 IL. Rt. 2, Dixon IL

Color Me Happy Workshop
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Post House Ballroom, 100 W 2nd St, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Kick off the new year with intention, creativity, and a little you time! Join us for the Color Me Happy Workshop, a hands-on mixed media art experience led by Mary Oros, where you’ll create a custom Positive Affirmation Flower canvas designed to inspire joy, confidence, and self-love.
This special workshop is held in partnership with Sauk Valley Bank, who is generously donating 100% of the proceeds to benefit United Way of Lee County!
Event Details:
📍 Post House Ballroom
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM
🎨 Workshop begins at 6:00 PM
💲 $40 per person
🍸 Cash bar available
Whether you’re setting intentions for the new year, treating yourself to a little self-love before Valentine’s Day, or planning a fun girls’ night out — this workshop is the perfect way to relax, reflect, and create something meaningful.

Coffee & Conversation
2026-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Coffee Crush, 122 N Peoria Ave, Dixon, IN, 61021, United States
Come learn more about the utility scale Prairie Brome Solar project while enjoying delicious coffee & pastries. Coffee & Conversation is open to all and is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more from our lead developer, Adam Czamanske, in a casual, comfortable setting.

WACC CEO East 80's & 90's Trivia
2026-02-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
WACC CEO East presents… 80’s & 90’s Trivia Night
February 6th, 2026. Doors open at 5:30, event starts at 6 located at the Dixon Elk’s Lodge.
The night will be based around 4 rounds of 15 questions regarding 80’s and 90’s trivia, but will also include a 50/50, silent auction baskets, a live dessert auction, the chance to win a signed Taylor Swift CD, and more.
This is not only a great event to attend but acts as a fundraiser for the class to accomplish their personal businesses showcased at the CEO tradeshow in April.
Any questions or comments please refer to the WACC CEO Class Facebook page!

Dixon Stupor Bowl 2026
2026-02-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Ronald, 620 Division St., Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
The annual fundraiser for the Dixon Public Schools Foundation, which provides educational tools for DPS classrooms and scholarships for DHS graduating seniors. The event, held since 1997, features around 20 local trivia teams that compete at Ronald Reagan Middle School in Dixon.

Kaia String Quartet & Fareed Haque with Art by Margie Criner
2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:00 | The Next Picture Show, 113 W 1st St, Dixon, 61021, United States
Celebrate Valentine’s week with Kaia String Quartet and Fareed Haque in a concert that glows with passion and brilliance. From Piazzolla’s tangos to Haque’s fiery quintet, every note is a love letter. Sculptor Margie Criner’s hidden worlds complete an evening of romance, art, and discovery.

United We Bingo – A Night of Fun & Giving!
2026-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Join us for United We Bingo, a fun-filled community event in support of United Way of Lee County! This is your chance to enjoy an exciting night of BINGO, prizes, and giving back—all while helping to make a difference in our community.
📅 Date: Thursday, February 26th
📍 Location: Dixon Elks Lodge
⏰ Doors Open at 5PM | Bingo Begins at 6PM
🎟️ Tickets & Details:
-Tickets are $30 and include 16 Bingo Games!
-Additional 10 Packs of Regular Bingo games can be purchased at the event for a special price of $10.
-Additional Special Games and Jack Pot games can be purchased at the event for $10 for 6 games.
-Food and Drink will be available for purchase from the Elks.
-Bring your lucky dabbers or grab one at the event for $2
Your participation helps fund local education, health, and financial stability programs that change lives. Whether you’re a bingo pro or a first-timer, come out and be part of something amazing!
This event is for Adults Ages 18+.

St. Anne Fish Fry
2026-02-27 16:00 - 19:00 | St Anne Catholic School, 1112 N Brinton Ave, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Join us for our annual fish fry! 1112 N Brinton Ave, Dixon. Dine in or carry out.

Steppin into the 20s
2026-02-28 18:00 - 23:00 | Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Come join us at Dixon Elks Lodge 779 on February 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Central Time) for a night of fun and dancing while looking back at the artistic explosion known as the Harlem Renaissance.
Get ready to step back in time and enjoy the roaring 20s vibes with great music, delicious food, and awesome company.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to dress up in your best 20s attire and dance the night away while helping us raise money for our High School Scholarship and Juneteenth Bicycle Giveaway
Mark your calendars and get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime!
Tickets. $65 per person this event is 21 and up

Honor Flight Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
2026-03-01 07:30 - 11:30 | Dixon VFW Post 540, 1560 IL Route 38, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Lee County Honor Flight Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser -Raising money to send more veterans on the Honor Flight to Washington DC – Serving Pancakes, sausage, eggs, orange juice & coffee. Goodwill Donation at the door. Other raffles during the event also.

Lee County Honor Flight Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
2026-03-01 07:30 - 11:30 | Dixon VFW Post 540, 1560 IL Route 38, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser to raise money to send more Veterans on the Honor Flight to Washington DC to see the War Memorials.
Pancake, Sausage, eggs, orange juice and coffee. Goodwill donation at the door.

FORE! The Winter is Over - Hope Cancer Wellness Center Fundraiser @ X-Golf
2026-03-01 14:00 - 17:00 | X-Golf, 13464 Galt Rd, Sterling, IL, 61021, United States
Hope Cancer Wellness Center is hosting a golf tournament to raise funds for their 2026 programs. Early Bird Registration until 2/23/26: Individual – $75 | 2 member Teams – $150 | After 2/23/26: Individual – $100 | 2 member team – $200

🎬✨ Adult Prom: A Night in Hollywood ✨🎬 Benefiting United Way of Ogle County
2026-03-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Stronghold Center, 1922 IL-2 N, Oregon, IL, 61061, United States
Will you be our prom date? 💃🕺
This year, we’re rolling out the red carpet and giving you even more time to dance at our Adult Prom Fundraising event!
🌟 What to Expect:
🍽️ Heavy appetizers
🍸 Cash bar + one free drink included
🎶 Live DJ & extra dance time
📸 Photo booth with fun props
🛍️ Silent auction
🍰 Dessert dash
🎟️ 50/50 raffle & more!
Whether it’s your first prom in decades (or ever!), grab your date, dress in your favorite decade of formal wear, and help support a great cause—all while having a Hollywood-worthy night out.
📅 Friday, March 6th
⏰ 6:00–10:00 PM
📍 Stronghold Center
1922 IL-2, Oregon, IL
🎟️ Ticket Pricing:
• $50 per person
• $95 per couple
• $350 per table of 8
✨ Tickets include food and one free drink.
💳 Cash, check, Venmo, and credit cards accepted at the event.
All proceeds support our Community Grant Program which helps to provide grants to 26 nonprofit partners serving Ogle County.

VFW Post 540 Sunday Funday
2026-03-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Dixon VFW Post 540, 1560 IL Route 38, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Sunday Funday Dixon VFW Post 540 – Live Music by Couch Coins 2-5pm. Luchadores Mexican Grill will be cooking up some great food.

60s/70s Flashback
2026-03-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 11:30 - 15:00 | White Pines Lodge, 6712 W Pines Rd, Oregon, IL, 61021, United States
Your old 45’s come alive as Nancy and Dia celebrate some of the best classic vinyl vibes of the 60’s & 70’s! With beautiful vocals, costumes, props, interesting fun facts, and a bit of audience participation along the way, this musical journey is sure to get you feelin’ groovy with fond memories of these bygone eras.

Members of the St. Charles Singers with art by Tina Druce-Hoffman
2026-03-11 19:30 - 21:30 | The Next Picture Show, 113 W 1st St, Dixon, 61021, United States
Members of St. Charles Singers
March brings a first for Rendezvous: a vocal ensemble. Eight extraordinary voices from the St. Charles Singers will fill the stage, led by conductor Jeff Hunt. This internationally touring choir has earned acclaim around the world, yet they remain rooted in the western suburbs. Now, they bring their artistry to Dixon, Lake Forest, and Chicago in a program that promises both power and intimacy.
The music is paired with the live art of Tina Druce-Hoffman, a storyteller at heart whose plein-air paintings are infused with wonder, folktale imagery, and the magic of nature. During these performances, Tina will create in real time, responding to the sound and spirit of what she sees and hears. Her brushwork becomes part of the performance, a visual echo of the music unfolding around her.
Music that soars. Art that responds in the moment. This is a Rendezvous Arts debut you’ll want to witness.
Tina Druce-Hoffman
Illustrator/Plein Air Artist
Tina Druce-Hoffman’s career spans illustration, graphic design, and teaching, with work featured in collectible card games, books, and countless exhibitions. She explores gouache, watercolor, etching, and more, always guided by insatiable curiosity. Whether outdoors capturing landscapes or at her easel crafting whimsical scenes, her art invites us to pause, reflect, and enter an “elsewhere” just beyond the everyday.

Reilly at The Dixon: Historic Theatre
2026-03-14 19:30 - 23:00 | The Dixon: Historic Theatre, 114 S Galena Ave., Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Celtic American folk rock band Reilly will be appearing at The Dixon: Historic Theatre on Saturday, March 14th for a special St. Patrick’s event. Reilly are the two-time Celtic band of the year for Wisconsin and are bringing their latest tour to Dixon. Their new album, “Milwonkee” is slated for a March release and their live show is packed with energy and musicianship.
Reilly have appeared at Milwaukee Irish Fest, Chicago Highland Games, Manhattan, IL Irish Fest, and many more large-scale events. They have shared the stage with other national/international acts such as Gaelic Storm, Flogging Molly, Screaming Orphans, Enter the Haggis and others. Reilly are a featured band in the international Irish Music Magazine for March, 2026.
Tickets on sale now at dixontheatre.com

Blood Pressure Checks
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Dixon Family YMCA
Stop by the Dixon YMCA every Wednesday for free blood pressure check screenings provided by OSF Saint Katharine.

OSF Saint Katharine Blood Pressure Screenings
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Dixon Family YMCA
Stop by the Dixon YMCA every Wednesday for free blood pressure check screenings 10 -11:30 am.

Queens of Country
2026-03-18 11:30 - 15:00, 2026-03-19 11:30 - 15:00 | White Pines Lodge, 6712 W Pines Rd, Oregon, IL, 61021, United States
The Queens of Country are Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline! Classic Country stars and all the mega hits! Patsy with her iconic voice, Reba with her Dynamic stage presence, and Dolly, the Queen of Country Music! They sing all the recognizable songs you grew up with, and you can sing along to. They will perform duets that will Wow you. These superstars shaped the Country Music scene for the female artists of today. Flashy costumes, great stories, and powerhouse vocals make this show not to be missed!

Trivia Night
2026-03-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1013 Franklin Grove Rd, Dixon, 61021, United States
🎉 Community Trivia Night at Immanuel Lutheran Church! 🎉
Join us for a fun and inclusive Trivia Night open to everyone in the community! Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and trivia skills for an evening of laughter, friendly competition, and fellowship. There will be a silent auction as well as a raffle! You can register for a table online using the QR code.
This special event is a fundraiser supporting Immanuel’s Youth Program. Proceeds will help:
Provide financial support to offset costs for youth events,
Maintain and enhance the Youth Kids’ Room,
Ensure all youth have the opportunity to participate and grow,
Whether you’re a trivia expert or just in it for the fun, there’s a place for you at the table!
📅 Date: March 20th, 2026
⏰ Time: 6PM
📍 Location: 1013 Frankling Grove Rd Dixon, IL
💲 Cost: $20 Per Table (4-5)
Come out, test your knowledge, and support our youth while enjoying a great night together. We look forward to seeing you there!

Community Wide Preschool 3-5 Screenings, Birth to 3 screenings and Resource Fair!
2026-03-27 08:00 - 15:00 | Dixon Park District Facility, 1312 Washington Ave., Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Big Steps for Little Learners! Community Wide Screenings
Is your little one ready to start their educational journey? We’re bringing the community together for your child’s success! Join the Regional Office of Education, area preschools, and local home visiting groups for the Community Birth to 3 and Preschool Screenings.
This is more than just a screening—it’s a chance for families to explore local resources, chat with developmental experts, learn about all the different birth to 3 and preschool opportunities in our area and ensure your child has the best start possible.
📅 When: Friday, March 27th | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Dixon Park District Facility
Who should register? Children ages 2.5–5 (who won’t turn 6 before August 31, 2026).
Tiny Tots (Under 2.5): No registration needed! Walk-ins are welcome for our Birth to Three screenings.
Don’t miss this opportunity to support your child’s growth and get your questions answered.
Register HERE or reach out to Ashley, ateel@roe47.org, with any questions.
See you at The Facility! 🍎

Dixon Municipal Band spring Concert
2026-03-28 19:00 - 20:30 | The Dixon: Historic Theatre, 114 S Galena Ave., Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Dixon, IL — The Dixon Municipal Band is pleased to announce its Spring Concert, to be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM at The Dixon: Historic Theatre.
This special evening of music will feature acclaimed Grammy Award–winning saxophonist Tom Scott, whose legendary career spans jazz, pop, film, and television. Known for his expressive style and versatility, Scott has performed with artists such as Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, and Quincy Jones, and has been a defining voice in contemporary saxophone performance for decades.
Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy a pre-concert performance by Saxophonic Sounds, beginning at 6:00 PM. The pre-concert entertainment will set the tone for an exciting night celebrating the artistry of the saxophone.
The Dixon Municipal Band’s Spring Concert promises an engaging and memorable musical experience for audiences of all ages, combining the band’s rich tradition with the star power of an internationally recognized soloist.

Showing of "Recovery City" documentary at The Dixon: Historic Theatre
2026-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | The Dixon: Historic Theatre, 114 S Galena Ave., Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Free showing of “Recovery City” a film showcasing the resilience of women in recovery.
