Dixon Rotary Club is hosting Pancakes with Santa from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7 at Dixon High School, 555 College Way. Tickets are available for $5. Photo courtesy of the North Pole

Community Christmas Gift Giveaway

Freedom Church, 470 E H St., is hosting a Community Christmas Gift Giveaway to support children from families facing financial hardships this holiday season. At 10 a.m. Dec. 20 and 21, families can drop by the church to pick up a gift, but registration is required, and children must be present, accompanied by an adult, to receive their gift.

For more information, or to register, visit Freedom Church’s Facebook page, or call 707-693-1774.

The Litte Town of Christmas

Dixon Community Theater’s “The Little Town of Christmas” will premiere at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 at Tremont Elementary School, 355 Pheasant Run Dr. The show will feature 8 short skits set in the town of Christmas; audiences can expect a lighthearted twist on classic Christmas stories like “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and “A Christmas Carol.” Tickets are available for $10 and can be purchased on the theater’s website or at the door. There will be two other showings scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and 2 p.m. Dec. 8. For more information, visit dixoncommunitytheater.com, or call 707-903-8387.

Wintersongs with Kitka

Kitka, a professional women’s vocal arts ensemble and institute, will host a live performance 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. on Dec. 14. Inspired by traditional songs and vocal techniques from Europe and Eurasia, Kitka has earned worldwide recognition for their distinct sound; For more than two decades, Kitka Women's Vocal Ensemble's annual “Wintersongs” concerts have explored songs from across Eastern Europe that summon the return of light and hope in times of difficulty and darkness. The inspiring performance will be held at Davis Community Church, 412 C St., for $31.19. For more information, or to purchase a ticket, visit Eventbrite.com.

Holiday Tree Charcuterie Workshop

Over the Moon Grazing Co., a gourmet catering and charcuterie company, will host a Holiday Tree Charcuterie workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 15. Held at Bud’s Pub and Grill, 100 S First St., the festive event will help attendees create their own beautiful holiday charcuterie boards. Prizes and refreshments will be available as well; at $90 per person, guests will also get a complimentary glass of wine, shared appetizers and a Kraft box and ribbon to take home their creations safely. For more information, visit Over the Moon Grazing Co’s Facebook page or call Bud’s Pub and Grill at 707-678-4745.

Dixon Library Book Club

Dixon Library, 230 N. First St., is hosting its monthly morning book club meeting from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 12. The morning book club is a monthly, adult-oriented group that will be starting “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride. Coffee and tea will be provided for attendees, and the meeting itself will be in the front room of the library. For more information, visit solanolibrary.com, or call 1-866-572-7587.

Pancakes with Santa

The Rotary Club of Dixon will host a Christmas breakfast meet and greet with Saint Nicholas himself. From 8 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7, bring the family to Dixon High School’s Multipurpose Room, 555 College Way, for an enchanting morning of holiday cheer and plenty of pancakes. Tickets are available for $5 at the door, but please leave the pets at home. For more information, visit the Rotary Club of Dixon’s Facebook Page, or call 916-240-0147.

Christmas Tree Recycling

Dixon Scouts BSA Troop 152 is hosting a Christmas tree recycling event at 9 a.m. Dec. 28 and Jan. 4. For $20, Dixonites can drop their trees off at the Dixon Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 220 N. Jefferson St., but registration is necessary ahead of time to schedule pickups. For more information, or to register, visit troop152dixon.com, or call 707-676-6152.

Youth Rugby Camps

Solano-Yolo Rugby Club is looking for 3rd through 12th graders in Solano and Yolo County who want to play rugby, regardless of gender. The Rugby Club will host two rugby camps at Hall Memorial Park, 285 E Chestnut St., at no cost, to allow newcomers to learn the basics and have a good time. Attendees are encouraged to bring cleats and water. The camps will be on, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Dec. 7, and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 21. For more information, visit soloyouthrugby.com, or contact Kelley Evans at either 916-761-3467, or [email protected].

Food and Clothing Giveaway

Cornerstone Baptist Church, 185 West Cherry St., is hosting its monthly senior assistance food and clothing giveaway, 10 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 11; giveaways tend to be held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. General assistance, including those signed up with the United States Department of Agriculture, occurs Friday, with the next event be held 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 6. Donations are also accepted, specifically gently used clothes with no stains or tears, but new clothing is also acceptable; men’s clothing in-particular is in short supply, so attendees are encouraged to donate what they can. For more information, visit cornerstoneindixon.com, or call 707-678-5234.

Holiday Mingle at the Pip

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a holiday-themed networking event from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 18. Held at The Pip Wine Bar and Shop, 116 N. First St., the occasion will be a festive one, with free admission, no-host bar and food and plenty of opportunities to connect with friends and promote your business. For more information, visit dixonchamber.org, or call 707-678-2650.