Drawing Nature: Lessons in drawing, identifying, and recording nature with artist Carolyn McKee-Freese Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm Session 1: October 1-November 5 Session 2: November 12-December 17 Location: Ruth Edwards Nature Center in Lowell Park
Run, walk or wobble - we are so excited for the 2024 St. Anne School Turkey Trot 5K. Held in historic Lowell Park in Dixon, this 5k is a wonderful community wide family tradition. With your registration you will receive a shirt and medal. Registration is $25 and will increase to $30 on November 12th. This event is rain or […]
Small businesses are your neighbors, friends, and family. Join the movement and Shop Small! Discover Dixon will be incentivizing shoppers to keep their spending local this holiday shopping season. There will be prizes, raffles, gift baskets, and more! Dixon's Shop Small Saturday promotion is sponsored by Chris Hammitt State Farm. Come back for more information as the event gets closer!
Looking for a job in healthcare or safety? Most employers require a certification in Basic Life Support and this class will fulfill the requirement through the American Heart Association curriculum. Please dress comfortably; cost of the class includes a BLS book, materials, mannequin practice, and processing fee for a 2 year certification card through the American Heart Association. Location: 114 […]
Fundraiser for Lee County Council on Aging. Teams can be 2-8 people. Cost is $5.00 per person. Come have a night of fun and test your music knowledge! Doors open at 6. Trivia is from 7-10.
Join us every Monday night at Mad Water Saloon for line dancing and lessons! Only $2 per dancer! 5:30pm-6pm is a more "intermediate" "advanced" class where we work on learning one challenging dance for 4-5 weeks 6:00-8:30pm is open dancing to all ages and levels. Children are welcome until 8pm with adults. Usually ages 8 and up do well with […]
Drawing Nature: Lessons in drawing, identifying, and recording nature with artist Carolyn McKee-Freese Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm Session 1: October 1-November 5 Session 2: November 12-December 17 Location: Ruth Edwards Nature Center in Lowell Park
The annual Christmas Walk is one of the premier Discover Dixon events, with a 35-year history of bringing holiday cheer to the community! The event begins each year with the KSB Hospital tree lighting, and features free photos with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, carolers, the Dixon Municipal Band, and more! It’s a can’t-miss event for so many in Dixon!
Enjoy Breakfast with the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who and see if you can convince him to not steal Christmas this year! A morning full of fun awaits kids of all ages from 9 to 11 a.m. at Post House Ballroom. Enjoy a continental breakfast before snapping a photo with the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who! Meet and greet with […]
Winter can be a monotone time of the year. Plants are a great source of color to brighten those "blahs". Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black to explore terrariums and create a winter terrarium to care for and enjoy. These winter terrariums would also make a great holiday gift! For ages 10-18. Cost is $20; all supplies included.
