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Fairfield, Iowa

Annual Plant Sale and Cookie Walk

 You're Invited! 
Annual Plant Sale & Cookie Walk
Hosted by the Fairfield Women’s Club

Come support your local Women’s Club at our Annual Plant Sale and Cookie Walk!

 Indoor & Outdoor Plants for Sale
Find the perfect plant for your home or garden in the Carriage House.

 Cookie Walk – Mix & Match!
Stroll through the McElhinny House and fill a box with your favorite homemade cookies — pay by the pound and get exactly what you want!

 Where: Carriage House & McElhinny House
 When: Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16
 All proceeds support Women’s Club and the historic McElhinny House

Bring a friend, grab some cookies, and take home a plant (or two)! See you there!

Fairfield Farmers Market - Outdoors

Weekly market with locally grown produce and hand made items.
Outdoor Market:
May-Oct. Sat. 8am-1pm at Howard Park
Wed. 3pm-6pm on the Square

Our Market at a Glance

First organized in 1975, we have become SE Iowa’s most well known farmer’s market. Customers are always pleased, and vendors can’t wait to bring their goods to such a vibrant community of buyers.

The market is intended to provide an opportunity for individuals to sell approved items, which are produced or manufactured by them in their garden, farm or home. Vendors may sell only those products that are approved items and that are grown or made by them.

We are organized as a 501c3 non-profit and manged by a Market Advisory Board. We have expanded to accept vendors from all surounded counties, plus three more counties.

Friendly  Local Merchants

All of our vendors are friendly and helpful.

Feel free to talk with them when you visit our market.

Join us in this happy event every week.

Become a Merchant

Library Book Sale

It's book sale time again! Thank you to all who have donated materials to the library for our book sale.

The proceeds from our sale help us fund our regular library programs and hire educators and presenters for special events.  

If you need assistance to attend the sale due to a disability, please contact the front desk at 641-472-6551 ext. 1.

Pilates: Foundations

Saturday Step

Mat Pilates: Classical Flow

Draft Horse & Mule Driving Clinic

This Saturday the Southeast Iowa Draft Horse and Mule Association will be here with their horses, providing the opportunity to learn about draft horses and getting wagon rides too!

Spring Planting

In recognition of Earth Day, FBC invites you to join us for a community planting event as we care for and beautify shared spaces around Fairfield!

We’ll be planting flowers and greenery in pots throughout town, and we’d be glad to have you be part of it. Whether you can stay for a short time or the whole afternoon, your help is welcome!

Date: May 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Central Park, Fairfield, IA

We hope you can join us!

May Faire 2026

Join us for our annual May Faire—a joyful spring celebration and community-wide fundraiser! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of live music, games, and seasonal festivities. Enjoy picnic-style food available for purchase, connect with friends old and new, and celebrate the beauty of spring while supporting our school community. 

Core 'N More

Soulfully Aligned Solopreneurs Summit

Some seasons don’t bloom.

They break you open… and then ask you to keep going anyway.

I’m honored to be a panelist at the Soulfully Aligned Solopreneurs Summit on May 15–16, where I’ll be speaking on what it really takes to keep moving when things don’t unfold the way you planned.

Not the polished version.
The real one.
The one where disappointment tries to convince you to shrink… and you decide to root deeper instead.

Hosted by Kathryn Yarborough, this space is filled with powerful voices, grounded wisdom, and women who aren’t just building businesses… they’re answering a calling.

Inside, you’ll receive:
• Tools to attract aligned, soul-right clients
• Messages that don’t just inspire you… they activate you
• Honest, transformational ways to grow something that actually feels like yours

This is for the woman who knows she’s here for more… even if the path has felt messy, slow, or uncertain.

If that’s you, come sit with us.

Here is the link🌿 

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Pilates: All Levels Flow

Native Plant Garden Club

Join the Native Plant Garden Club for a lively discussion inspired by the work of Dr. Doug Tallamy, professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware and co-founder of Homegrown National Park, whose research highlights the critical role of native plants in restoring biodiversity. Participants will share their experiences transforming lawns and gardens into thriving habitats that support pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Whether you're just getting started or well on your way, this is a great opportunity to connect and learn with fellow native plant enthusiasts. This event is co-sponsored by the Southeast Iowa Sierra Club.

8th Annual Spring Recital - "Sports Mania"

Get ready to be amazed! Our incredible dancers are taking the stage at Fairfield High School for two spectacular recitals at 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM!

Both shows are the same, lasting about 2 hours, and feature ALL our amazing performers. Stick around for a heartwarming Curtain Call after each show – all dancers will be there for a final bow! We can't wait to see you there! 

Rope Basket Workshop

Rope Basket Workshop: create a beautiful rope basket while learning easy, fun techniques using rope, a bowl mold, ribbons and Mod Podge glue. Perfect to come with friends or solo—everything is provided, just bring your creativity and leave with a handcrafted basket you’ll be proud of. No experience necessary.

Size of baskets available: Circumference approximately 6” to 9”

Limited space of 7 people, so register early!

Other dates for the same event:

• May 21 — 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

• May 21 — 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

• June 12 — 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Xanadu Auditions – Fairfield Youth Performing Arts

Fairfield Youth Performing Arts holds auditions for Xanadu. Pre-register to receive an audition kit, which includes show information, script excerpts, and music tracks.

Open to young performers interested in being part of this upcoming production.

Show Dates:

Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Friday, July 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 3:00 PM

Sponsored by Fairfield Universal Therapy, Live Wire Electric/Straight Up Doors, Edward Jones, Iowa State Bank, and Liberty Communications.

Sign Up for FYPA Link – https://forms.gle/hGRCyLEoA1Mx8pSv7

Pre-Register for Auditions Link – https://forms.gle/VK17Uu2BTustajxp6

PAC Presents - Family Picnic

 Grab your blanket and pack your snacks — the PAC Family Picnic is happening!

Join us on Maharishi School Playground Hill next Saturday, May 16th, from 3–5 PM for an afternoon of good food, great company, and all the joys of spring. The more, the merrier! 
 

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!

Act Out Showcase

Join us for an evening of original entertainment presented by IDC’s Act Out Sr class, featuring sketch comedy, improv, and student created short films. This showcase highlights the creativity, humor, collaboration, and performance skills our students have developed throughout the season in a fun and fast paced evening of theater and film.

Location: Darby Hall - Argiro Student Center, MIU Campus
Time: Doors open at 6:45pm - Show begins at 7:00pm
Cost: Free

5K Walk & Run For Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health Awareness 5K — May 17th at MIU 💚

Join us as we come together for a 5K in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. This event is a chance to move, connect, and support one another while raising awareness around mental well-being.

Event Details:

Route begins at 9:30 am in front of the MIU Argiro Student Center.

Walk/run the route at your own pace, and visit the 4 fun checkpoints with free water, snacks, live music, games & entertainment!

What Participants Receive:

Participants receive goodie bags with mental-health themed stress balls, stickers, and custom bracelets. Commemorative t-shirts available at the route start for sale!

This event is open to everybody!

Waiver required, and available at route start.

Vinyasa Yoga: Strengthen & Flow Mary

Game Club

Wanderer's Haul game club is kicking off in 2026! Game club will meet twice weekly at the Haul. Stop in for play days as often as you would like. Members can learn new games, share games they love, and help build a schedule of games based on their favorites and new releases coming out in 2026.

Anyone can be a part of the game club! All ages and experience levels are welcome.