Events

Dixon’s Remarkable Role in the Civil War

First United Methodist Church 202 S Peoria Ave, Dixon, IL, United States

On Monday, July 22, Dr. Tom Wadsworth will present his new research on “Dixon’s Remarkable Role in the Civil War.” Sponsored by the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society, his one-hour presentation will reveal the three places in Dixon where Civil War soldiers were trained, the major military battles where Dixon soldiers fought, how Dixon women contributed to the effort, […]

Free

Criminal Justice Bootcamp

Sauk Valley Community College 173 Il Rte 2, Dixon, IL, United States

Sauk Valley Community College Criminal Justice Bootcamp Wednesday, July 24th 9am-12pm For high school students Cost: $37 Check flyer for registration information

Dixon Park District Bags Tournament

Dixon Park District Facility 1312 Washington Ave., Dixon, IL, United States

When: Saturday, July 27th Where: The Facility (1312 Washington Ave.) Time: 10 am registration and 11 am start Cost: Competitive $50 per team, Social $20 per team, Youth- free (15 and under) Check flyer for more information

Sauk Valley VBS: Start the Party

New Life Lutheran Church 702 W Lynn Blvd, Sterling, IL, United States

*New Life Lutheran Church Hosts an Exciting Vacation Bible School Experience for Kids* Sterling, IL – July 28th, 2024 – New Life Lutheran Church is thrilled to announce Sauk Valley VBS: Start the Party, an unforgettable evening vacation Bible school experience for kids aged 3-11. “The end of the summer is when days seem to stretch forever, and getting the […]

Free

Golf Outing- Help keep the future bright for our youth

18 holes and lunch on August 2nd starting at 12pm at Timber Creek Golf Course. Check in and lunch will be starting at 11am day-of. $60/person or $240/foursome, Hole Sponsor will be $150 and $350 with team.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Lake Court Center 404 Lake Court, Dixon, United States

On Friday, August 2nd from 1pm-6pm, Lost Lake Community is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive that is open to the public. All blood types are needed, and each donation saves 3 lives. Schedule your appointment here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=LostLake

Venetian Night

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It’s always a beautiful, European-themed night along the Riverfront for Venetian Night! Magicians, street performers, face painting, spaghetti eating contest, mini boat races, a glow stick party, mystery rock hunt, fireworks and more. The 2023 event featured local restaurants Mama Cimino’s, B.B.Y. Chicken and Carry Out, and Kona Ice. It’s a family favorite every year!

Dixon Quartermania

Dixon Elks Lodge 1279 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon, IL, United States

Welcome back to the Dixon quartermania, We would like to introduce you to a fun-filled event called a Quarter Mania!! If you are like we were when we first heard of this, you are probably wondering “what the heck is this?!" A Quarter Mania is a cross between an auction and a raffle where people ‘bid’ to win a product/prize […]