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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat Grace UMC
DESCRIPTION:🎃 Trunk-or-Treat 🎃\nHalloween\, Oct 31st\, 5–7 PM\nJoin us in creating a safe and fun space for kids in our community at the church parking lot!\n📍Dixon Grace UMC\, 921 E Chamberlin St\nAll are welcome!
URL:https://www.discoverdixon.com/event/trick-or-treat-grace-umc/
LOCATION:921 E Chamberlin St\, Dixon\, IL 61021\, 921 E Chamberlin St\, Dixon\, IL 61021\, Dixon\, I\, 61021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grace United Methodist Church":MAILTO:graceumcd@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Lioness-Lions  38th annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Show
DESCRIPTION:Lioness-Lions 38th annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Show at the Loveland Community House and Museum 513 W 2nd St Dixon. The show is Saturday\, Nov. 1 running 9am -2 pm. Enter the elevator door and go to the lower level for crafts\, vendors and raffle items. The Candy raffle is a highlight for those who have come for this event.
URL:https://www.discoverdixon.com/event/lioness-lions-38th-annual-holiday-craft-and-vendor-show/
LOCATION:Loveland Community House & Museum\, 513 W. Second St.\, Dixon\, IL\, 61021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:RRBC MAKERS MARKET AND VENDOR FAIR
DESCRIPTION:A Vendor fair and meal fundraiser in support of Rock River Bible Camp. Free entry\nCome for a day of shopping from our wonderful vendors & enjoy some food while you shop all in support of our camp!!\nGet your Holiday Shopping started with us!!\nAt\nBethel EC Church\n131 Nth Ct Dixon
URL:https://www.discoverdixon.com/event/rrbc-makers-market-and-vendor-fair/
LOCATION:Bethel EC Church\, 301 N Court St\, Dixon\, IL\, 61021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rock River Bible Camp":MAILTO:rrbcmakersmarket@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Franklin Creek 5K Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us we close out our season at the Grist Mill with a fun 5K Walk/Run. Race starts at 1 pm followed by a casual ‘after party’ featuring music and chili. The Grist Mill will be open for tours\, check out our Wildlife display or shop for something special in the gift shop. BE SURE TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS EVENT TO HELP US PREPARE ACCORDINGLY.
URL:https://www.discoverdixon.com/event/franklin-creek-5k-run-walk/
LOCATION:Franklin Creek Grist Mill\, 1893 Twist Road\, Franklin Grove\, IL\, 61031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T083000
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SUMMARY:Elks Turkey Shoot
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and exciting Turkey Shoot event! For just $3.00 per chance\, participants get the opportunity to test their marksmanship by shooting a shotgun at a target. Each shot gives you a chance to win a delicious turkey or ham\, perfect for your holiday feast. Whether you’re an experienced shooter or a beginner\, everyone is welcome to participate and enjoy the thrill of the competition. Shotgun shells will be provided. Come out\, have fun\, and maybe you’ll go home with a tasty prize!
URL:https://www.discoverdixon.com/event/elks-turkey-shoot-3/
LOCATION:Dixon Elks Page Park\, 7883 Lowell Park Road\, Dixon\, I\, 61021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Dixon Elks Page Park":MAILTO:cmcguire1987@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T100000
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Smash
DESCRIPTION:Decorate now\, recycle later.\nWhether picking out pumpkins from a field or carving fun faces into them with friends\, pumpkins show everyone it’s the fall season. What happens when it’s time to say goodbye as they melt on the porch? \nGreen up Halloween by recycling pumpkins into compost at a free\, outdoor Pumpkin Smash offered from 10 a.m. to Noon on Nov. 8 at Sauk Valley Community College (at the baseball field). \nSmash Instead of Trash!\nWhen jack o’lanterns are past their prime\, many end up in the trash. Bring your pumpkins—that are free of candles\, stickers\, glitter\, yarn and any other synthetic decoration—to this fun\, community event for all ages! We’ll divert pumpkins from the landfill\, where they can contribute to producing the greenhouse gas methane. Instead\, participants will SMASH them with different tools and they will become compost for the pumpkin field. \nSmash stations will include a trebuchet\, mallets\, sling shots\, pinata style and more! Then\, when your pumpkin is pulverized\, take a rest by playing pumpkin-themed games and enjoying other family-friendly activities provided by 4-H\, Extension Master Gardeners\, and other community organizations. \nPark in the main Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) parking lot and take the “people mover” to the field for a smashing good time! Please do not park along the entrance road. \nThis event will happen rain or shine. No cost or registration is required to attend. For questions\, contact Bruce J. Black at brucejb@illinois.edu\, 815-632-3611. \nFind the full list of Extension Pumpkin Smash events happening across the state in early November at go.illinois.edu/PumpkinSmash. \nAbout Pumpkin Smash\nPumpkins are an organic waste that produces the potent greenhouse gas methane as they decompose without oxygen in landfills. These decaying pumpkins also leach water that filters through the trash piles and pollutes nearby waterways. \nThis project is done in collaboration with SCARCE\, an Illinois environmental non-profit that started Pumpkin Smashes in 2014. Since then\, the efforts have reduced the discharge of greenhouse gases by eliminating over 1\,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions while also diverting over 300\,000 gallons of water from entering landfills. Find a full map of Pumpkin Smashes on their website at SCARCE.org/Pumpkins. \nPumpkin Smash Instructions\nFind a smash event site near you by checking out the calendar at go.illinois.edu/PumpkinSmash or SCARCE.org/Pumpkins.\nCollect pumpkins from the home\, neighborhood\, school\, or workplace.\nRemove candles\, ribbons\, paint\, and any other non-organic materials.\nDrop off pumpkins at a smash site on the date and time of the specific event. Each site may vary in the methods of smashing or depositing pumpkins available.\nThe pumpkins are transported to a composting facility following the event. Those who cannot attend a smash event may still be able to compost through their local trash provider\, private service\, or by starting a compost pile. Properly composted pumpkins do not produce methane and contribute to soil health. Learn how to get started composting at extension.illinois.edu/compost.
URL:https://www.discoverdixon.com/event/pumpkin-smash-2/
LOCATION:Sauk Valley Community College\, 173 Il Rte 2\, Dixon\, IL\, 61021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension":MAILTO:extension@illinois.edu
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SUMMARY:Dixon Veterans Memorial Park Turkey Shoot @ VFW Post 540
DESCRIPTION:Turkey shoot fundraiser. Gun raffle\, silent auction items\, 50/50\, Prize Wheel. Shoot starts at 9am until finished.
URL:https://www.discoverdixon.com/event/dixon-veterans-memorial-park-turkey-shoot-vfw-post-540/2025-11-09/1/
LOCATION:Dixon VFW Post 540\, 1560 IL Route 38\, Dixon\, IL\, 61021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event|Discover Dixon Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Veterans Memorial Park":MAILTO:thunderchief105d@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Dixon Veterans Memorial Park Turkey Shoot @ VFW Post 540
DESCRIPTION:Turkey shoot fundraiser. Gun raffle\, silent auction items\, 50/50\, Prize Wheel. Shoot starts at 9am until finished.
URL:https://www.discoverdixon.com/event/dixon-veterans-memorial-park-turkey-shoot-vfw-post-540/2025-11-09/2/
LOCATION:Dixon VFW Post 540\, 1560 IL Route 38\, Dixon\, IL\, 61021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event|Discover Dixon Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Veterans Memorial Park":MAILTO:thunderchief105d@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T160000
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SUMMARY:Lee County Honor Flight Soup & Potato Fundraiser @ Dixon VFW
DESCRIPTION:Lee County Honor Flight Soup & Potato Fundraiser – Come out and help raise money to send more local veterans on the Honor Flight to Washington DC. Several types of soup and bake potatoes with the fixings. Good will donation at the door. Several raffle items also. Music by Les Wilson & friends.
URL:https://www.discoverdixon.com/event/lee-county-honor-flight-soup-potato-fundraiser-dixon-vfw/
LOCATION:Dixon VFW Post 540\, 1560 IL Route 38\, Dixon\, IL\, 61021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:The 1946 Kidnapping of Della Stackhouse by Tom Wadsworth
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Lost Lake Community to hear Tom Wadsworth’s presentation of the 1946 Kidnapping of Della Stackhouse. Free & Open to the Public! \nTom Wadsworth returns to Lost Lake on November 16\, 2025. Dr. Tom Wadsworth will bring us his new presentation\, “The 1946 Kidnapping of Della Stackhouse.“ \nThe fascinating 1946 story of a doctor‘s wife who was kidnapped in Dixon provides a unique snapshot of how local life was different in 1946 and how local communities banded together in trying times. As always\, Wadsworth provides a unique blend of excellent research\, eye-opening details\, and humorous observations. \nThe event includes refreshments and starts at 4:00 PM at Lost Lake Community’s Lake Court Center. \nWadsworth’s local history presentations have received rave reviews from audiences throughout our area. Hailing from Dixon\, he holds two masters degrees\, a PhD\, and is the local history columnist for the Sterling Gazette and Dixon Telegraph.
URL:https://www.discoverdixon.com/event/the-1946-kidnapping-of-della-stackhouse-by-tom-wadsworth/
LOCATION:Lake Court Center\, 404 Lake Court\, Dixon\, 61021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Caudill":MAILTO:beth.caudill@lostlakercd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T113000
DTSTAMP:20251105T201558Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to Prairie Brome Solar’s Coffee & Conversation! \nEnjoy delicious seasonal drinks\, coffee and pastries at Coffee Crush while learning more about the Prairie Brome Solar project. The event is open to all and is a great opportunity to ask questions and meet the local team in a relaxed environment.
URL:https://www.discoverdixon.com/event/coffee-conversation/
LOCATION:Coffee Crush\, 122 N Peoria Ave\, Dixon\, IN\, 61021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anne-Marie Williams":MAILTO:annemarie.williams@geenexpower.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T183000
DTSTAMP:20251107T171014Z
CREATED:20251107T171014Z
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SUMMARY:Powering Good Together
DESCRIPTION:Gathering friends of Prairie Brome Solar to share food\, friendship\, and good energy! \nJoin the Prairie Brome Solar team and fellow community members to show your support for the project and its future benefits to Lee County. During the event\, we’ll collect food donations for the annual Two-Ton Food Drive hosted by Prescott Brothers Ford\, 102.3 The Coyote\, and Super Hits 93.5 and benefitting Rochelle Christian Food Pantry.
URL:https://www.discoverdixon.com/event/powering-good-together/
LOCATION:The Next Picture Show\, 113 W 1st St\, Dixon\, 61021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prairie Brome Solar":MAILTO:annemarie.williams@geenexpower.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251127T110000
DTSTAMP:20251014T154530Z
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SUMMARY:St. Anne Turkey Trot 5K
DESCRIPTION:Run\, walk or wobble – we are so excited for the 2025 St. Anne School Turkey Trot 5K. \nHeld in historic Lowell Park in Dixon\, this 5k is a wonderful community wide family tradition. Registration is $25 and will increase to $30 on November 12th. Guarenteed shirts for registrations by November 19th. Online registration will close on Tuesday November 25\, 2025 at 11:59pm. \nThis event is rain or shine – no refunds will be issued. \nPacket Pick up will be at the Dixon YMCA on Wednesday\, November 26 from 4-6PM. \nNational Anthem and Prayer will be at 7:45 Thanksgiving morning – race kicks off at 8am. Join us! \nRun address: 2114 Lowell Park Rd\, Dixon IL \nEmail cfiessinger@stanneschooldixon.org with any questions!
URL:https://www.discoverdixon.com/event/st-anne-turkey-trot-5k/
LOCATION:Lowell Park\, 2114 Lowell Park Rd\, Dixon\, IL\, 61021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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