DIXON, CA (MPG) - Dixon Women’s Improvement Club will be holding their January 19^th meeting via ZOOM because of the highly contagious Omicron Variant of the Corona-19 virus that is sweeping through Solano County this month. A high percentage of those individuals that have been vaccinated and received a booster are contracting the new variant; however, those that have been vaccinated are not experiencing the extreme symptoms and hospitalization of those that have chosen not to receive the vaccination. Based on this current situation the board determined that a ZOOM meeting was in the best interest of the club at this time.

The Program for the meeting will feature a video by Clyde Low of the City of Fairfield of the early inhabitants of Solano County-the Patwin Indians and the life of Chief Solano from 1800-1850’s. The Patwins were a peaceful group that lived and hunted in the area for thousands of years. A short business meeting will be held following the program.

Bud’s Pub and Grill will again be hosting the Scholarship Fundraising Dinner for the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club on February 21, 2022, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. This highly popular and well attended dinner allows the DWIC to provide scholarships to graduates of the High School Class of 2022 that are interested in pursuing a level of higher education at a 2- or 4-year college or university.

The dinner tickets are $30 each which includes your selection of an entrée from Prime Rib, Grilled Salmon, a Chicken Dish, or a pasta or vegetarian Dish, along with a dinner salad, potatoes, a vegetable, bread and a non-alcoholic beverage. Tickets can be purchased at Dixon Florists and Gifts, the Dixon History Museum, or by calling or texting Loran Hoffmann at 707-372-7094.

In addition to scholarships, the DWIC offers community grants to other nonprofits community organizations and schools to enrich their programs and reach more members of the community. The DWIC members contribute handcrafted items, prepare themed baskets, or donate gift cards for a raffle held at the Scholarship dinner. Proceeds from the game of chance are dedicated to funding community grants.

DWIC Community Grants have been awarded to an after school program to construct a library corner and including books; supported a TEAM Dixon cookie decorating drive by activity during the pandemic; funded transportation and a grocery shopping experience for teens with special needs; funded purchase and distributions of Spanish language children’s books distributed by La Rosita in Dixon neighborhoods; and supported fabric purchases for blankets for the Senior Visitation Christmas Eve program. These are only a few of the projects that have been funded over the past three years that have helped to make a difference in the Dixon community.

If you are interested in learning more about the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club or becoming a member, please contact Mary Kay Callahan at (916) 541-0417.