Planning Commission

The City of Dixon Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, April 13 at 7 pm. This advisory body to the City Council is always on the first Tuesday of the month. This meeting is still being planned for Zoom at press time. There is a link on the city website (cityofdixon.com) or you can call (707) 678-7000 for information. You can also call in via your phone if you do not have computer access. The agenda is posted on the Thursday before the meetings.

Garage Sales

It is now permitted for garage sales to take place. One will still need to get a permit through the City Police Department, 201 West A Street, for an “administrative processing fee” of $7. Just remember they are not open on the weekends so you need to get down there during the weekday.

If you’re an early riser, this is an entertaining thing to do on Saturday mornings and you never know what bargain you can find. There is always someone moving, downsizing, cleaning out, or sadly, someone dies. In any case, there are plenty of unwanteds around town and these can be very helpful ways to expand your clothing budget for children who grow out of clothes phenomenally fast.

Dixon also has a couple Facebook pages for posting garage sale info. One is called Dixon Deals and the other is called Dixon Online Garage Sales.

Crafter’s Flea Market

Our favorite scrapbooking store, It’s All About the Scrapbook, has scheduled a Crafter’s Flea Market for June 10th through 12th but one has to register if you are planning to be a vendor at it earlier. One can find the details on the store’s website, Itsallaboutthescrapbook.com and then click on the calendar.

There will be a $10 entry fee to participate and that gives the seller a vendor number and at the end of the weekend sales, the store receives 30 percent and the vendor receives back 70 percent of their sales in a gift card to the store.

If you’re not a vendor but want to come to the event, it is free to shop. But, if you want to have first options, you can pay $10 for being an “Early Shopper”.

“There are some really good bargains,” said Yvonne Lehares, shop co-owner. The store is located at 1670 North Lincoln and their phone is (707) 676-5252.