But a big bang for the buck is promised at actually a lower amount than most other New Year's Eve functions planned that same night farther from home. Lifelong Dixon residents Arnold and Elsie Collier were the first to get their tickets on Thursday. A special presentation was made at the couple's home by Kay Green and Rolyne Wiegand of the Soroptimists, and McCluskey, who represented the Dixon Rotary. Collier said she and her husband had been involved in the old Dixon Dance Club of the 1940s, and they look forward to the upcoming party officially called Millennium 2000 New Year's Eve Celebration. Wiegand said the target is to sell 220 tickets for a total of 440 partygoers.
Tables are available for parties of four couples at no extra cost.
Wiegand showed a silhouette logo of a formally attired dancing couple which will be used on posters and promotional items for the party. The glass will be offered as a complimentary souvenir and can be used to toast the New Year. Dixon Glass Co. reportedly will donate mirror glass for use with candles on the tables for the night. A progressive buffet is planned from 8 p.m. until midnight. The band will play between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. Wiegand, who is serving as overall chairwoman of the event, explained how the catering progression will work.