🌱 Patch AM: What the revival of John Knight fields means for Dixon youth

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In today's newsletter:

• What the revival of John Knight fields means for Dixon youth
• How Dixon firefighters are helping battle major Monterey County wildfires

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 104 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, temps: high: 93, low: 60.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 87 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• J.A. Taylor Foundation Helps Bring Back Recreation Fields at John Knight Middle School (independentvoice.com) — Athletic fields at Dixon's John Knight Middle School are being restored through a partnership between Dixon Unified School District and the J.A. Taylor Foundation, nearly 20 years after they fell out of regular use. The project, funded by donors and volunteers at no cost to the district, will refurbish baseball, softball, and open recreation areas for students and local youth groups through spring 2027, with opportunities for community support.
   

• Dixon Fire Personnel Deploy to Monterey County Wildfires (independentvoice.com) — Dixon firefighters have been deployed as part of a Solano County strike team helping battle the Timber and Plaskett wildfires in Monterey County, working in steep terrain on structure protection and fire suppression. City officials are publicly recognizing the local crew's efforts and emphasizing how statewide mutual-aid agreements let Dixon support other communities during major emergencies while representing the city.
   

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Saturday September 19
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Thursday September 10
• Class for Parents-Computer Applications-Rm. 13
  Pueblo Vista Magnet Napa, CA 94558
  8:30 am
• TEC Picture Day
  Travis Education Center Fairfield, CA 94533
  9:00 am
Friday September 11
• Quarter 1 Progress Grades Due
  Travis Education Center Fairfield, CA 94533
• Shakedown Pre-Party Bike Night →
  Vacaville CA
• Kristen Calise Birthday (Interventionist)
  Pueblo Vista Magnet Napa, CA 94558
  7:00 am
• Timberwolf Talks with Admin & MCA
  Nelda Mundy Elementary Fairfield, CA 94534
  8:15 am
• Parent Cafe
  Weir Preparatory Academy Fairfield, CA 94533
  8:30 am
• Football @ Armijo
  Angelo Rodriguez High 824 Washington St, Fairfield, CA 94533, USA
  5:15 pm
Saturday September 12
• Rio Vista Airport Day / Wings and Wheels (O88) →
  Rio Vista Municipal Airport, 3000 Baumann Rd, Rio Vista
  8:00 am
• Dried Floral Experience — Park Winters →
  Park Winters, 27850 Co Rd 26, Winters
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• UC Davis Farmers Market – Spring Season →
  University of California, Davis, 1 Shields Ave, Davis
  10:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member: Food Champion in Davis. Apply here.
• Circle K posted a job opening for Telephone Customer Service Representative in Davis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dixon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Davis

• Beth Bourne Booked, Released on Alleged Court Order Violation in Davis (davisvanguard.org)
• Davis Musical Theater Company's 'The Addams Family' review (dailydemocrat.com)
• League of Women Voters of Yolo County forums returning for election season (dailydemocrat.com)

Vacaville

• Vacaville council advances plans for affordable housing near transit center (thereporter.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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