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Good morning Dixon! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How volunteers honored 9/11 sacrifices at Dixon's national cemetery
  • How challenging will Dixon's 40-acre Cool Patch corn maze be?

Also on today's calendar: Cigar Night and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 92, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Volunteers scrub, honor sacrifices at Dixon national cemetery (timesheraldonline.com) — At Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, volunteers spent Saturday scrubbing headstones and honoring veterans as part of a nationwide National Day of Service tied to the 9/11 anniversary. Residents from nearby communities, veterans groups, and families with loved ones buried there joined forces, turning quiet rows of markers into a powerful, hands-on tribute to sacrifice and remembrance.
   

• Autumn Activities Make for Family Fun, by Travel Writers (creators.com) — Dixon's own Cool Patch Pumpkins is gearing up its massive 40-acre corn maze this fall, giving locals a record-setting adventure practically in their backyard. Families can plan a two-hour trek through the maze, then wind down with hayrides, pumpkin picking, and even a playful "corn bath," alongside other regional fall attractions highlighted in the piece.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our dog maggie is missing.
    White maltipoo , came home last night, let the dogs out to our backyard before leaving and came home to one missing dog. We live in the Valley Glen… (Nextdoor Valley Glen)
  • Dixon Unified School District posted a job opening for TK Paraprofessional II- Itinerant (FLOATER) (PCN#820) - 24hrs per week - Various Sites in Dixon. Apply here.
  • Davis Joint Unified School District posted a job opening for Accounting Technician III (Benefits) - 1.0 FTE, Fiscal Services, 12 months, 40 hours/week, $31.06 -$33.88/hour. in Davis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dixon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Davis

  • Brown Construction Leading Mixed-Use Project in Davis, Calif. (mycnr.com)
  • Yolo Bird Alliance to offer to a free lecture and field trip (dailydemocrat.com)
  • Live at The HIVE kicks off 2026 outdoor concert series with Bomba Fried Rice on Sept.18 (dailydemocrat.com)

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Ok Dixon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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