Super 8
The Super 8 Hotel on Gateway Boulevard featuring 56 rooms and a swimming pool has now reopened just in time for Saturday's Grillin' & Chillin' downtown street fair and for summertime travelers. Managers Harry and Nila Patel have been busy coordinating the project with renovation and decor experts after a fire that damaged the building struck a few years ago. It features a large, built-in fish tank in the entry. It took a lot longer than they expected, according to Harry, but they are pleased.

Senior Living
The construction going on behind the gas station on Gateway Boulevard is the new Farmstead at Dixon Senior Living complex, a long-needed residential assisted living and memory care facility housing 88 beds and up to 100 residents in a contemporary, 2-story facility looking more like a hotel will be opening late summer or early fall of 2023. It is being built by Chronograph Properties and Caslon Management Company based in Vacaville led by Jason Reyes.

"This is not a nursing home," said Sam Thomas, Senior Specialist Architect. "The average age of our residents is 82 and our residents are still somewhat mobile." There will be a centralized dining facility, social activities, and 24-hour staff on site.

Grillin' & Chillin'
Saturday, July 16, from 10 am to 10 pm will be the popular downtown street fair. North and South First Street WILL BE CLOSED in the downtown area so plan on parking at the Chamber of Commerce/REMAX and the field there and walk through the pedestrian tunnel under the railroad tracks. (Entry is at the right of the Chamber building.)

Vet's Dinner
This Friday's Veterans Dinner will feature delicious steak at 1305 North First Street. This dinner is $17 and the atmosphere is informal and fun with live music, too. Time is 6 to 8 pm. They help support the veterans and keep the hall open. There is also an open, no host bar.

City Council
Next Tuesday, July 19, at 7 p.m. is the next Council Meeting in the Council Chambers, 600 East A Street, right next to the brand-new trailer/office that is now fully operational for City staff. Interested citizens may also participate via Zoom listed at the beginning of the agenda or can watch via Granicus live streaming by logging onto the City website and clicking on Government then clicking on City Planning then on 'agendas.'

Teens & Pizza
Youth ages 12 to 18 are invited to paint at the library--not the building, but art inside of it. Paint supplies and a slice of pizza will be provided while supplies last. You can get more info on the website: solanolibrary.com or call 1-866-57-ASKUS. The Dixon Public Library is located at 230 North First Street.

Foods Future
Shane MacKenzie, Executive Vice President of Superior Farms here in Dixon and Viraj Puri, Co-Founder and CEO of Gotham Greens that is a 10-acre greenhouse facility along I-80 just past Pedrick Road, will be discussing the Future of Food in Solano at the Solano Economic Development Corporation's Webinar on July 26, noon to 1:30 p.m. Got to solanoedc.org for more info.