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Fairfield, Iowa

Fishing Camp

July 8-11
9:00am-2:00pm
Entering 4th-6th Grade
Pre-registration Required
Registration opens May 1 at 6:00am

Campers will learn to rig their own pole, bait their hook, take their catch off the line, and identify fish as we fish around Jefferson County! Included in the $60 camp fee are snacks and t-shirt. Camp will have limited participants. Campers do not need to bring their own fishing equipment.

Please note:
• You may only sign your child up for one camp to give more participants the opportunity to attend.
• We ask that adults do not attend camp as it allows participants to better explore and try new things.
• Camps are set up for students who will be entering the listed grade during the summer.

Cancellation Policy
All Jefferson County Conservation events have a registration deadline of two weeks prior to the program start date. If you would like to cancel before the two-week window, you will be issued a full refund. Within two weeks of the program, no refunds will be given. To cancel a registration please call 641-472-4421 or email Austin at Naturalist@JeffersonCountyConservation.com.

IGNYTE Academy

Looking for a meaningful and creative summer experience for your child?

IGNYTE Academy invites you to be part of something truly special — a joyful, empowering space where imagination, art, and community come together to inspire the next generation of changemakers.

From June 9 to August 29, children will explore:

🎶 Music-making & songwriting

🎨 Visual arts & creative expression

📖 Story crafting & improvisation

🌱 Service learning & unity-building

Rooted in values of empathy, self-expression, and inner peace, IGNYTE is more than just a program — it’s a grassroots movement to grow resilient, compassionate communities.

🗓️ Dates: June 9 – August 29, 2025 (Mon–Fri)

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

💲 Cost: $108/week or $33/day

📍 All are welcome — come for a day or stay for the summer!

Each week brings in local artists, creative leaders, and community members to share their talents and expand what’s possible. IGNYTE is a safe, inclusive, and vibrant space for kids of all backgrounds to thrive.

🔗 Sign up or learn more here

With heart, creativity, and connection at the center — this is a summer your child will never forget.

Adela's Annual Porch Sale

Adela’s Annual Porch Sale!

July 10th, 11th, & 12th

During normal business hours

Don’t miss your chance to snag unique gifts and seasonal decor at a fraction of the price!

Christmas in July finds

Fall fixtures

Summer floral decor

Baby & children’s gifts

One-of-a-kind treasures

Wall art & so much more!

Come early for the best selection — this is one sale you don’t want to miss

Library Arcade

Try out Nintendo Switch games set up arcade style in the FPL meeting room.  Earn tickets by hitting bench marks in the games.  tickets can be redeemed for prizes.  If you love a game check it out after the event, or put it on hold!  Try new games and play with friends.  Choose from Super Mario Party Jamboree, Princess Peach: Showtime!, Star Wars: The Skwalker Saga, WarioWare: Move it!, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario kart 8 Deluxe, and Super Mario Brothers Wonder- or play them all!

This program is a part of the Level Up at your Library! Summer Reading Challenge and is supported in part by financial Contributions by Everybody’s Whole Food Store, ITC Midwest, LLC., and Avi and Dora Pogel.

In the Bin with Combine Technology Summit

Are you curious about John Deere's Harvest Automation Technology? Get the scoop on Machine Sync, AutoTrac™, Turn Automation, and AutoPath™ from the experts at John Deere, plus and operator who has been using these technologies.
Unlock the full potential of the automation features on your combine and learn how to turn you harvest data into actionable insights. Join us on Thursday, July 10th at 10 am and transform the way you run.

Traction Thursdays

All entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs are welcome to attend. Each meeting features a guest entrepreneur who shares their vision, plans, experience, and needs with the group. Every Thursday at the Fairfield CoLab from 12-1pm.

Free Meal - Optimae

Senior Ice Cream Social

All Ages Craft and Connect

Portrait Class OPEN STUDIO

LIVE MODEL OPEN STUDIO  ~  THURSDAYS 1:30-3:30 PM

$5 per tome for FAA Members,  $10 for Non-Members

Join a fun group and learn from each other. Come regularly or once in awhile.

Thursday Night Gravel Bike Ride

Join us for The Ride's Weekly Bike Ride, Thursday Night Gravel! Come join us for a ride in the countryside. All ages and abilities welcome. Short or long, we have a route for you. All routes end at the town square.

Remember Lights, Flashers, Helmets. Use 'em, wear 'em. Remember, it's all about the ride so have a good one!

Stone Soup Community Kitchen Open

Rural resilience hub with a pay-what-you-may, plant-based community kitchen open Thurs-Sat 5:30-8pm

Volunteer Shifts

• Wednesdays: 1-3:30PM
• Thursdays: 5-9PM
• Fridays: 5-9PM
• Saturdays: 5-9PM

Anyone over 14 is welcome to volunteer on their own, 10-13 year olds will need a parent present

What to Expect as a Volunteer

• Flexible Roles: Whether you prefer cooking, serving, or cleaning, we have a spot for you
• Inclusive Environment: All ability levels are welcome – no prior experience necessary.
• Community Impact: Help provide nutritious meals to those in need while reducing food waste.
• Learning Opportunity: Gain kitchen skills and connect with diverse community members.

Why Volunteer With Us?

By joining our kitchen, you're not just preparing meals – you're strengthening our community, one plate at a time. Here's how your contribution makes a difference:

• You'll help create delicious, plant-based meals for all, regardless of their ability to pay.
• Your efforts support our mission to reduce food waste by working with local food systems.
• You'll be part of a welcoming space where community members from all walks of life come together.

We need your help! Our kitchen runs best with 6 volunteers per shift, but often we're operating with just our kitchen director and a few helpers. Whether you can volunteer once a month or make it a weekly habit, your time is invaluable to us. Regular volunteers are especially appreciated as they help us maintain consistent operations.

Ready to make a difference? Sign up HERE and become part of our Stone Soup story!

Can't volunteer?  You can still support the cause with your donation.  Donate HERE.  Donations are tax deductible!

Stepping Into Freedom

Fishing Camp

July 8-11
9:00am-2:00pm
Entering 4th-6th Grade
Pre-registration Required
Registration opens May 1 at 6:00am

Campers will learn to rig their own pole, bait their hook, take their catch off the line, and identify fish as we fish around Jefferson County! Included in the $60 camp fee are snacks and t-shirt. Camp will have limited participants. Campers do not need to bring their own fishing equipment.

Please note:
• You may only sign your child up for one camp to give more participants the opportunity to attend.
• We ask that adults do not attend camp as it allows participants to better explore and try new things.
• Camps are set up for students who will be entering the listed grade during the summer.

Cancellation Policy
All Jefferson County Conservation events have a registration deadline of two weeks prior to the program start date. If you would like to cancel before the two-week window, you will be issued a full refund. Within two weeks of the program, no refunds will be given. To cancel a registration please call 641-472-4421 or email Austin at Naturalist@JeffersonCountyConservation.com.

IGNYTE Academy

Looking for a meaningful and creative summer experience for your child?

IGNYTE Academy invites you to be part of something truly special — a joyful, empowering space where imagination, art, and community come together to inspire the next generation of changemakers.

From June 9 to August 29, children will explore:

🎶 Music-making & songwriting

🎨 Visual arts & creative expression

📖 Story crafting & improvisation

🌱 Service learning & unity-building

Rooted in values of empathy, self-expression, and inner peace, IGNYTE is more than just a program — it’s a grassroots movement to grow resilient, compassionate communities.

🗓️ Dates: June 9 – August 29, 2025 (Mon–Fri)

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

💲 Cost: $108/week or $33/day

📍 All are welcome — come for a day or stay for the summer!

Each week brings in local artists, creative leaders, and community members to share their talents and expand what’s possible. IGNYTE is a safe, inclusive, and vibrant space for kids of all backgrounds to thrive.

🔗 Sign up or learn more here

With heart, creativity, and connection at the center — this is a summer your child will never forget.

Accounting Basics for Business

Two Women Best Shot Golf Tournament

Come out for our Two Women Best Shot tournament, July 11th at 9:00 a.m. This is open to the public. Get signed up in the clubhouse.

Adela's Annual Porch Sale

Adela’s Annual Porch Sale!

July 10th, 11th, & 12th

During normal business hours

Don’t miss your chance to snag unique gifts and seasonal decor at a fraction of the price!

Christmas in July finds

Fall fixtures

Summer floral decor

Baby & children’s gifts

One-of-a-kind treasures

Wall art & so much more!

Come early for the best selection — this is one sale you don’t want to miss

Free Meal - Optimae

Free Kids Movie: Stuart Little

Join us for a screening of a free kids' movie in the FPL Meeting Room.  Popcorn will be provided! 

Summer Kids' Movie Schedule:

• June 13th Pokémon Secrets of the Jungle (TV 7) 97 minutes
• June 20th Toy Story 4 (G) 100 minutes
• June 27th IF (PG) 104 minutes
• July 4th (library closed)
• July 11th Stuart Little (PG) 85 minutes
• July 18th Lilo & Stitch (PG) 85 minutes
• July 25th Ratatouille (G) 111 minutes
• August 1st Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG) 90 minutes
• August 8th Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (PG) 122 minutes

Two-Ten Mobile Med Spa Pop-up

TIME FOR YOUR SUMMER REFRESH! Smooth like summer skin - Botox & Filler Version

And in perfect time our girl Jodi J. Smith will be back july 11th from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PMCome check out our JULY SPECIALS and sip on our complimentary drinks

I promisese you wont wanna miss this

Message us and lets book those appointments

641-919-0370

Snow Nouveau Pop-up

Stop by Petal this Friday for Snow Nouveau's Botanical Shave Ice pop-up! The store will be open until 7pm. Bottles of the syrup will be available for sale inside and make great additions to frosting, teas, lemonade, and cocktails. Thank you for supporting small businesses! 

Taco Dreams Pop-up Dinner

We’re stoked to bring back our dinner service for one special night only—Friday, July 11th- as Chef Em conjures old faves and new classics for your family’s dine-in or take-away pleasure.

Hope to see you and yours there! It’ll be a doozy!

Family Bike Ride

Join FPL volunteer Wayne Ades for a Family Bike Ride the second Friday of each month at Chautauqua Park. Meet at the playground at 5:00 PM the ride will begin at 5:15. All participants age 10 and under should be accompanied by an adult.

Stone Soup Community Kitchen Open

Rural resilience hub with a pay-what-you-may, plant-based community kitchen open Thurs-Sat 5:30-8pm

Volunteer Shifts

• Wednesdays: 1-3:30PM
• Thursdays: 5-9PM
• Fridays: 5-9PM
• Saturdays: 5-9PM

Anyone over 14 is welcome to volunteer on their own, 10-13 year olds will need a parent present

What to Expect as a Volunteer

• Flexible Roles: Whether you prefer cooking, serving, or cleaning, we have a spot for you
• Inclusive Environment: All ability levels are welcome – no prior experience necessary.
• Community Impact: Help provide nutritious meals to those in need while reducing food waste.
• Learning Opportunity: Gain kitchen skills and connect with diverse community members.

Why Volunteer With Us?

By joining our kitchen, you're not just preparing meals – you're strengthening our community, one plate at a time. Here's how your contribution makes a difference:

• You'll help create delicious, plant-based meals for all, regardless of their ability to pay.
• Your efforts support our mission to reduce food waste by working with local food systems.
• You'll be part of a welcoming space where community members from all walks of life come together.

We need your help! Our kitchen runs best with 6 volunteers per shift, but often we're operating with just our kitchen director and a few helpers. Whether you can volunteer once a month or make it a weekly habit, your time is invaluable to us. Regular volunteers are especially appreciated as they help us maintain consistent operations.

Ready to make a difference? Sign up HERE and become part of our Stone Soup story!

Can't volunteer?  You can still support the cause with your donation.  Donate HERE.  Donations are tax deductible!

Evelyn Gamarath and Missoula Children's Theatre Present: The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Adapted by Jim Caron

Music and Lyrics by Michael McGill , Bob Hubley and David Simmons

The story is as familiar as it is beloved. That nasty tornado carries Dorothy and her canine pal Toto from the friendly confines of her Kansas home to a fabled fantasy of mystery in the land of Oz. Our story begins with the Illusionists who set the scene for the tale you are about to witness. With the help of the Munchkins and Glinda herself, the young Miss Gale and her loyal pooch join forces with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and, of course, the Cowardly Lion. Off they go down the Yellow Brick Road–side-stepping a Wicked Witch and her ferocious Kalidahs, Sprouts that are far nicer-looking than they act, and the loyal Green Guard–on their perilous journey to find the Wizard and ask for his help. For they are sure his Wizness will grant their wishes and send Dorothy and Toto back to their home–or will he? We’ll never tell. Come see for yourself.

4-Person Best Shot Glow Tournament

July 11th at dark. 4 Person Best Shot, sign up is in the clubhouse. Remember to bring your own balls!