Community Calendar

Kitchen Space for Rent! - IHCC

Ottumwa, IA

September 1, 2023

Kitchen Space for Rent

465 Sq. Feet
High Speed Internet
Utilities
Access to Breakroom
Conference Room
Training Room
Staffed Reception Area
Business Advisors Located on Site

Contact the Rec to learn more today!

641-683-5188 or www.indianhills.edu/rec

For More Information
Contact: Indian Hills Community College
(641) 683-5188

Book Sale - Fairfield Public Library

104 W. Adams Avenue
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

August 14, 2023
9:00 am

Stop in and browse our book sale for an enormous selection of kids' books, art books, non-fiction, novels, magazines and more! Hardcover books are $1, softcover & paperback are 50 cents, or fill a basket for just $10!     

If you need disability-related assistance to participate, please call the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1. 

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Public Library
(641) 472-6551
Website

Lego Playtime @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

September 1, 2023
3:30 pm · 5:30 pm

Lego Playtime

Date & Time: Every Friday afternoon from 3:30-5:30pm

Location: FPL Youth Services Department

Join for unstructured playtime every Friday! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the FPL Front Desk at at 641-472-6551, Ext. 2.

For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

September Launch Party

111 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 1, 2023
5:00 pm · 8:00 pm

Join us at Willow & Bright Clothing Boutique located at 111 N Main St. for Fairfield First Fridays Artwalk on September 1st! We'll be open until 8pm as well as offering drinks, snacks, and showcasing our best new arrivals. Shop our new Fall styles! We can't wait to see you!

For More Information
Contact: Willow & Bright Boutique
(641) 233-6098
Website

Fairfield First Fridays: Open Mic in the Park

N. Main Street and E. Burlington Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 1, 2023
6:00 pm · 10:00 pm

Fairfield First Friday Celebrates Local Talent with Open Mic in Central Park 

 

Join Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk on September 1st from 6-10:00 pm, in Central Park to enjoy live music!

 

You will be entertained by a variety of local Open Mic talent. Kicking off the evening will be Gabe Goldiamond/G.Aware.Nerd, Rewel Raines & Sasha Luse, Averli, followed by Edith Diers, Doug Marshall, Jim Comey, Cora & Myrna Hickenbottom, Tom Gordon, Cecelia Ihrke & Molly Kopp, Lore Oliver, The Amazing Wes Brown, Nate Littrell and ending the evening with Tray Good and Godbluff. We still have a few spots open, if you would like to sign up for a spot, please contact us at fairfieldartwalk@gmail.com to get signed up for one of these limited spots. 

 

Many of the local galleries and shops will be open, a few are listed below: 

 

Big Acai’/Scarlett & Co- 61 S. Court St.- Come get your jewelry fix at Big Açaí Bowl! S&CO will be there September Friday Night Art Walk!

 

Carnegie Historical Museum 112 S. Court St. Heritage Farms of Jefferson County. Open 6-9pm. The Carnegie Historical Museum will be highlighting one Heritage Farm per month. Heritage Farms are those which have been in the same family for 150 years of more. Jefferson County has fourteen farms which have received this recognition. The museum has established a special exhibit case so that each family, in rotation, will have the opportunity to share their story and display their special artifacts. Each Heritage Farm will have their display for a one-month time period and the following month’s First Friday will feature the next honored farm family. 

 

Fairfield Art Association- (Inside the Arts and Convention Center).) Main Gallery - Hallway Gallery- NEW EXHIBIT OPENING 6-8 PM "Iowa Art Quilters" featuring fiber artists from across the state. Including Fairfield artist Wendy Read. FAA Sales Gallery Open: Final Night to Bid on and Vote for Favorite "If the Shoe Fits" the Summer Art Installation downtown.

 

Henderson’s/Cindy’s Art Beat-53 W. Broadway Ave. Cindy’s Art Supplies/Gallery/Gift Shop will be open from 6:30-9:30 showing artwork and artisan gifts created by over 30 local artists! 

 

ICON Gallery- 58 N. Main St. Main Gallery: Paintings by Steven Erickson continues. Non-representational abstract paintings by the highly regarded Iowa City artist.  Hudson Collection Gallery: ICON's entire collection of 55 Siva Linga paintings will be on view. Hour: 6:30 to 10:00pm

 

Willow & Bright- 111 N. Main St. Stop in Willow & Bright Boutique located at 111 N Main St. for Fairfield First Fridays Artwalk on September 1st!  They will be open until 8pm as well as offering drinks, snacks, and showcasing their best new arrivals. Shop their new Fall Styles! Always a fun place to stop in!

 

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets, come celebrate summer with us in Central Park. 

If you have any questions, please email Marla Brader at fairfieldartwalk@gmail.com or call/text 641 233 8883. 

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield First Fridays
(641) 233-8883
fairfieldartwalk@gmail.com
Website

Iowa Art Quilters & Fiber Artists Exhibit Opening

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 1, 2023
6:00 pm · 8:30 pm

IOWA ART QUILTERS & FIBER ARTISTS EXHIBIT OPENING

 

The Fairfield Art Association announces the opening of a new exhibit featuring the art of "Iowa Art Quilters & Fiber Artists". The colorful display will open on Friday September 1, in the Main Gallery at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. The hours will be from 6:00-8:30 PM. This is also the final night to Bid on a downtown art installation piece from "If the Shoe Fits" and Vote for Your Favorite one - both taking place in the Main Gallery.

There are 10 artists from across the state, with 30 different quilt and fiber entries, many are available for purchase. Artists include Barb Stewart, Jean Taft, Sue Kluber, Carol Trumbull, Rebecca Loew, Barbara Riggs, Kathryn Roe, Karin Grimes, Susan McIntyre, and Wendy Read.

According to Fairfield fiber member Wendy Read "The Iowa Art Quilters began meeting in 2005 in Grinnell, Iowa, to encourage and support one another in making art quilts, or art made of fabric. 

By 2021, many members of our group had expanded their use of fibers to include art that could no longer be categorized as an art quilt, and our name was expanded to include all fiber artists.

The simple definition of “a quilt that you hang on a wall” no longer addresses the complexities of some of the art quilts, or their artistic originality, which is lacking in the beautiful traditional quilts that have kept us warm for many generations.  Our members currently include artists that work with felted wool, as well as fiber sculptures.

Our group includes approximately 20 members from around the state, and includes professional artists, as well as amateurs just learning and exploring the many techniques and tools available to make great art.

Our monthly meetings include time to teach, learn, and play with new materials and techniques. The group is open to anyone interested in fiber arts, from beginners to advanced; all are welcome. Our emphasis is to learn from one another with a spirit of helpfulness, as we share techniques and discoveries.

We can be contacted by email: iowaartquilters@gmail.com

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Art Association
(641) 919-2121
Website

Blue Beetle

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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August 31, 2023
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm

Jaime Reyes suddenly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab. When the Scarab chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he’s bestowed with an incredible suit of armor that’s capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
Website

Book Sale - Fairfield Public Library

104 W. Adams Avenue
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

August 14, 2023
9:00 am

Stop in and browse our book sale for an enormous selection of kids' books, art books, non-fiction, novels, magazines and more! Hardcover books are $1, softcover & paperback are 50 cents, or fill a basket for just $10!     

If you need disability-related assistance to participate, please call the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1. 

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Public Library
(641) 472-6551
Website

Blue Beetle

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

August 31, 2023
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm

Jaime Reyes suddenly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab. When the Scarab chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he’s bestowed with an incredible suit of armor that’s capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
Website

Blue Beetle

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

August 31, 2023
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm

Jaime Reyes suddenly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab. When the Scarab chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he’s bestowed with an incredible suit of armor that’s capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
Website

Blue Beetle

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

August 31, 2023
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm

Jaime Reyes suddenly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab. When the Scarab chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he’s bestowed with an incredible suit of armor that’s capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
Website

Songs and Stories with Sara @ FPL

104 W Adams
Fairfield, IA
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September 5, 2023
10:15 am · 10:45 am

Songs and Stories with Sara

Date & Time: Tuesdays from 10:15-10:45

Location: FPL Meeting Room

Join Children’s Librarian Sara Martindale for stories, songs, and rhymes! This Storytime is aimed at children ages 0-3 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library at the front desk number listed below. For all other questions, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 2.

For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Our Bookshelf

Fairfield, IA

September 5, 2023
12:00 pm · 12:30 pm

Event Details
Title:	Our Bookshelf
Date/Time:	9/5/2023  12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Description:	Prepare your preschooler to read by reading to them! Learn about a technique called dialogic reading and get ideas on how to make reading FUN for you and your child at home. Intended audience: Adults/caregivers with children 3-6-years-old who reside in sponsoring county Format: Four 30-minute virtual sessions Register for event
Contact:	Hailey Burgher
	(641) 895-9037
	hburgher@iastate.edu
Location:	Online
Address:	Online
County:	Jefferson
URL:	https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/our-bookshelf
Registration:	Yes

For More Information
Contact: ISU Extension and Outreach
(641) 472-4166
hburgher@iastate.edu
Website

Our Bookshelf

Fairfield, IA

September 5, 2023
12:00 pm · 12:30 pm

Prepare your preschooler to read by reading to them! Learn about a technique called dialogic reading and get ideas on how to make reading FUN for you and your child at home.

Intended audience: Adults/caregivers with children 3-6-years-old who reside in sponsoring county

Format: Four 30-minute virtual sessions

For More Information
Contact: ISU Extension and Outreach
(641) 895-9037
Website

Parkinson's Group

2000 S. Main St.
Fairfield, IA
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September 5, 2023
4:00 pm

The group is attended by both individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and/or their care partners or family members. The group has support from the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) whose mission is “ Strength in Optimism. Hope in Progress.” Our local Jefferson County Parkinson’s Support Group’s goal is to provide support, education, and resource information to individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and those that provided support and care for those with Parkinson’s disease. The percentage of individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease has been reported to be on the rise worldwide. Our local support group provides an opportunity to have those affected by the disease (both family/care partners and individuals) to meet, talk about, and learn information re: Parkinson’ Disease from presenters, community service providers, and from others also living with the disease, and from care partners. Topics are varied month to month with speakers invited to come and present on different topics throughout the year and different topics of presentation offered based on the members’ needs or questions.

For More Information
Contact: Michelle Boeding-Kreuter
(641) 469-4295
kreuter@jeffersoncountyhealthcenter.org
Website

Blue Beetle

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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August 31, 2023
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm

Jaime Reyes suddenly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab. When the Scarab chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he’s bestowed with an incredible suit of armor that’s capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
Website

Blood Drive

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 6, 2023
12:00 pm · 3:00 pm

ImpactLife provides lifesaving blood products to more than 125 hospitals in a four-state region. We’re headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, and have distribution hubs and donor centers in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin. In your area, ImpactLife is the exclusive provider to Jefferson County Health Center.

We have implemented our Emergency Plan here at the Blood Center to protect donors and our staff. This includes:
• Placing only one screening station on a table (observing social distancing)
• Wiping down all machines and equipment after each use
• Spacing beds apart to continue social distancing
• Wiping down beds after each use
• Encouraging donors to allow space in the refreshment area

In addition, donors who want to limit time at the drive can complete the EarlyQ prior to coming to the drive; we scan the barcode emailed to them and they move directly to the vital station, then to donation. Feel free to share the link with your donors: www.bloodcenter.org/earlyq

Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call the Blood Center at (800)452-1097. Donors are eligible to donate whole blood every 56 days.
Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors.
To schedule an appointment or view upcoming blood drives, visit www.BloodCenterIMPACT.org or call 800-452-1097.

For More Information
Contact: ImpactLife
(800) 452-1097
Website

Fairfield Farmers Market - Outdoors

N. Main Street and E. Burlington Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 6, 2023
3:00 pm · 6:00 pm

The Fairfield Farmers Market outdoor market is held May through October in Central Park on Wednesdays, and at Howard Park on Saturdays.

Enjoy fresh vegetables, fruit, homebaked goods, crafts, and more!

Support local and neighboring county vendors!

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Farmers Market
(641) 233-8520
FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket@gmail.com
Website

FPL Market Storytime

N. Main Street and E. Burlington Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 6, 2023
4:00 pm · 4:45 pm

Join Youth Librarian Sara Martindale stories, songs, and finger plays during the Wednesday afternoon Farmer's Market from May 10 - October 25. Stories will be selected for infants through children age 5 but all are welcome to attend.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Public Library
(641) 472-6551
Website

Blue Beetle

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

August 31, 2023
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm

Jaime Reyes suddenly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab. When the Scarab chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he’s bestowed with an incredible suit of armor that’s capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
Website

Open Poetry at Noble House Kava

115 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 7, 2023
7:00 pm

Open Poetry every first Thursday of the Month at 7pm at Noble House Kava.

For More Information
Contact: Noble House Kava
(641) 200-1606
Website

CatVideoFest

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

September 7, 2023
7:00 pm

“Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”

— The Wall Street Journal

The world’s #1 cat video festival is back with screenings in theaters across the USA and around the world starting August 2023!

Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2023, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.

Each year, across the country, local theaters partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations and shelters alike — a portion of ticket proceeds from every show goes directly to local cats in need.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
Website

QuickBooks - IHCC Business Classes

Ottumwa, IA

September 8, 2023
9:00 am · 4:00 pm

Looking to elevate your business skills?

Want to empower your employees with new skills that will benefit productivity?

Check out these upcoming in-person business classes offered at the Indian Hills Community College Main Campus in Ottumwa!

For class details or to register, scan the QR code or visit www.indianhills.edu/cew.

For More Information
Contact: Indian Hills Community College
(641) 683-5281
Website

Lego Playtime @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

September 8, 2023
3:30 pm · 5:30 pm

Lego Playtime

Date & Time: Every Friday afternoon from 3:30-5:30pm

Location: FPL Youth Services Department

Join for unstructured playtime every Friday! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the FPL Front Desk at at 641-472-6551, Ext. 2.

For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Barnyard Bash

2224 IA-1
Fairfield, IA
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September 8, 2023
4:00 pm · 8:00 pm

Join the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate our rich agriculture community! The 2022 Barnyard Bash is presented by Jefferson County Farm Bureau and Agri-Industrial Plastics Company. This event will be held on Friday, September 9th, 2022. This family friendly evening will engage the entire community!

Maasdam Barns
2224 IA-1 (South Highway 1, next to the Jefferson County Health Center)
Fairfield, Iowa.

Entertainment begins at 4:30pm, which will include various area businesses with agriculture related booths and activities! Bounce houses, a tractor-cade, horse drawn wagon rides, and many more displays and demonstrations will take place throughout the evening. 

Food will be available at the event for purchase. The Jefferson County Cattlemen's Association and the Pork Producers will have meals available. 

This FREE event is open to the public (FREE excluding meal price if purchased)!

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce
(641) 472-2111
Chamber@FairfieldIowa.com
Website

CatVideoFest

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

September 7, 2023
7:00 pm

“Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”

— The Wall Street Journal

The world’s #1 cat video festival is back with screenings in theaters across the USA and around the world starting August 2023!

Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2023, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.

Each year, across the country, local theaters partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations and shelters alike — a portion of ticket proceeds from every show goes directly to local cats in need.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
Website

G.Aware.Nerd: Alternative Hip-Hop Artist

115 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 8, 2023
8:00 pm · 9:45 pm

G.Aware.Nerd strives to create WORLD'S GREATEST INSPIRATION to shift the world's mind to spiritual practicality and virtue, for all beings to live in harmony with Nature, yielding a global society of human freedom, cooperation, and peace!

He will be playing at Noble House Kava at 8:00 pm on September 8th. 

For More Information
Contact: Noble House Kava
(641) 200-1606

ReadersMagnet joins the 38th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest

Printer's Row South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60605 United States
Chicago, IA
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September 9, 2023
9:00 am · 5:00 pm ReadersMagnet joins the 38th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest as a Sponsor and Exhibitor Self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet will, as they always have, step into a new world of literature at the 38th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest, a literary extravaganza taking place on September 9–10, 2023, at Printers Row Park in the vibrant South Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. This dynamic celebration, presented by the Near South Planning Board, promises to captivate book enthusiasts of all ages. Over 100,000 visitors will gather for two days at this event to indulge in the rich literary culture showcased at the Midwest's largest free outdoor literary extravaganza. With an impressive selection carefully curated from over100 booksellers, attendees can explore a wide range of literary treasures, ranging from well-loved classics with tattered pages to freshly minted works that have just hit the shelves. Ensuring the well-being of all participants, the Printers Row Lit Fest is closely monitoring the latest guidelines provided by the CDC and the City of Chicago. In adherence to these requirements, the festival organizers are committed to implementing all necessary measures to ensure guests' and esteemed authors' health and safety. Whether you're an avid reader, aspiring writer, or simply curious about the world of publishing, visit the ReadersMagnet exhibit and engage with their expert team, who will be on hand to answer questions, provide guidance, and share their expertise on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the publishing industry. Join the fun and drop by at their booth, PRLF Booth Space R, located near the event's center stage. Have more questions in mind? Feel free to call 1-800-805-0762 or email us at info@readersmagnet.com. You could also visit www.readersmagnet.com for more information. For More Information
Contact: 1-800-805-0762
(800) 805-0762
info@readersmagnet.com
Website

Maasdam Barns - 2nd Saturdays with Horses

2224 IA-1
Fairfield, IA
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September 9, 2023
10:00 am · 1:00 pm

Join us at Maasdam Barns from 10am - 1pm for the horses!

For More Information
Contact: Maasdam Barns
Website

SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT - BOARD GAME & PUZZLE MEET-UP @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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September 9, 2023
1:30 pm · 3:30 pm

Join us every month for classic board games, jigsaw puzzles, and new friends! This event is free and open to all ages but primarily geared toward adult members of the community. FPL will provide a selection of board games such as Chess, Scrabble, and Dominion, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own favorites games and puzzles to share. This Saturday the themed game is Scrabble. Do you know anyone who loves to play? 1:30-3:30 in the Meeting Room. There will be other games to play as well!! If you need assistance related to a disability in order to attend this event, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 2.

For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

THE POET'S FORGE @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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September 9, 2023
3:00 pm · 4:30 pm

THE POET'S FORGE Date & Time: Every second Saturday from 3-4:30pm

Location: FPL Meeting Room

Audience: Adults

Host: Craig Deininger

The Poet's Forge is a workshop that emphasizes craft—hence "forge" and its connotations with smithing—the actual work we do within and upon the substance of language. This emphasis does not omit the many subtler elements vital to poetry like inspiration, imagination, meaning and so on. Rather it simply holds the techniques of the craft as its primary focus. The workshop is geared to those who are serious about developing their skill in composing poetry and not toward merely having a platform for voicing opinions or having one's work affirmed. That said, the atmosphere will be professional and respectful, attending precisely to the poetry of the participants. Anyone interested in writing more poetically, regardless of experience, is quite welcome provide they are prepared to honor what their poetry has to say as its own autonomous entity, so to speak. Auxiliary content on poetry and poetics will be included, but will not be prepared in advance. Rather, we will let the poetry that is on the table before us at any given moment determine our direction. About Craig Deininger Craig is Assistant Professor of Creative Writing & Literature at Maharishi International University. Before moving to Fairfield, Craig taught at Naropa University, Lees-McRae College, Studio Film School in Los Angeles, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he earned an MFA in Creative Writing, served as an editor for the Juniper Prize for Poetry, and was Coordinator of the MFA’s Visiting Writers Series. He also earned an MA and PhD in Mythology and Jungian Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in California. His poetry has been published in several literary journals, anthologies, and newspapers, including The Iowa Review, Glyphs, Between, Moab Happenings, and Riverbend. He is a regularly featured writer for the Joseph Campbell Foundation, and his first book of poetry, Leaves from the World Tree, was recently published by Mandorla Books.

For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Live on the Square - JohnPaul Burtch

E. Burlington Avenue and N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 9, 2023
7:00 pm

Originally from Waterloo, JohnPaul Burtch has also lived in Texas, California, Montana, Seattle, New York City, Vermont, and Istanbul. As a singer/songwriter, his musical style is a bit all over the place, but he is most influenced by rock, alternative, and pop. Other notable influences are classic rock, indie, folk, blues, swing, jazz, musical theater, and even just a little bit of hip hop and country at times. Burtch also perform a great deal of cover songs across these influences mostly from the 40s to today.

For More Information
Contact: Classic 96

CatVideoFest

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

September 7, 2023
7:00 pm

“Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”

— The Wall Street Journal

The world’s #1 cat video festival is back with screenings in theaters across the USA and around the world starting August 2023!

Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2023, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.

Each year, across the country, local theaters partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations and shelters alike — a portion of ticket proceeds from every show goes directly to local cats in need.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
Website

ReadersMagnet joins the 38th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest

Printer's Row South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60605 United States
Chicago, IA
Map to Event

September 9, 2023
9:00 am · 5:00 pm ReadersMagnet joins the 38th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest as a Sponsor and Exhibitor Self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet will, as they always have, step into a new world of literature at the 38th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest, a literary extravaganza taking place on September 9–10, 2023, at Printers Row Park in the vibrant South Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. This dynamic celebration, presented by the Near South Planning Board, promises to captivate book enthusiasts of all ages. Over 100,000 visitors will gather for two days at this event to indulge in the rich literary culture showcased at the Midwest's largest free outdoor literary extravaganza. With an impressive selection carefully curated from over100 booksellers, attendees can explore a wide range of literary treasures, ranging from well-loved classics with tattered pages to freshly minted works that have just hit the shelves. Ensuring the well-being of all participants, the Printers Row Lit Fest is closely monitoring the latest guidelines provided by the CDC and the City of Chicago. In adherence to these requirements, the festival organizers are committed to implementing all necessary measures to ensure guests' and esteemed authors' health and safety. Whether you're an avid reader, aspiring writer, or simply curious about the world of publishing, visit the ReadersMagnet exhibit and engage with their expert team, who will be on hand to answer questions, provide guidance, and share their expertise on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the publishing industry. Join the fun and drop by at their booth, PRLF Booth Space R, located near the event's center stage. Have more questions in mind? Feel free to call 1-800-805-0762 or email us at info@readersmagnet.com. You could also visit www.readersmagnet.com for more information. For More Information
Contact: 1-800-805-0762
(800) 805-0762
info@readersmagnet.com
Website

WRITE ON WRITERS @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield , IA
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September 10, 2023
1:30 pm · 3:00 pm

WRITE ON WRITERS

The Write on Writers Group meets on the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 1:30-3:00 PM in the library’s meeting room. Bring a pen and paper and share what you’ve written in a friendly, open discussion. No experience is necessary. All skill levels and writing genres are welcome and there is no charge for the program. To register, call the library’s front desk at 641-472-6551 ext. 2.

For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

CatVideoFest

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 7, 2023
7:00 pm

“Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”

— The Wall Street Journal

The world’s #1 cat video festival is back with screenings in theaters across the USA and around the world starting August 2023!

Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2023, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.

Each year, across the country, local theaters partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations and shelters alike — a portion of ticket proceeds from every show goes directly to local cats in need.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
Website

Fairfield Genealogy Club

September 11, 2023
2:00 pm For More Information
Contact: Barbara Rainbow
(641) 919-4569
rainbarbara@gmail.com
Website

City Council Meeting

118 S. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 11, 2023
7:00 pm

Fairfield City Council Meeting at City Hall.

No agenda available at this time. Please visit the City of Fairfield website or contact City Hall.

For More Information
Contact: City Hall
(641) 472-6193
Website

Songs and Stories with Sara @ FPL

104 W Adams
Fairfield, IA
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September 12, 2023
10:15 am · 10:45 am

Songs and Stories with Sara

Date & Time: Tuesdays from 10:15-10:45

Location: FPL Meeting Room

Join Children’s Librarian Sara Martindale for stories, songs, and rhymes! This Storytime is aimed at children ages 0-3 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library at the front desk number listed below. For all other questions, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 2.

For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Informational Luncheon - A September to Remember

September 12, 2023
11:30 am · 1:00 pm

The Kahgahgee Historical Golf Foundation And Its Board of Trustees

Invites Club Members to attend one of several informational luncheon/after work gathering regarding the 1892 Legacy Campaign.

The purpose of these gatherings is to update the exciting work of the Foundation, explain the current capital campaign to raise $750,000, answer questions, and request consideration of your financial participation.

A September To Remember!

• 11:30-1PM Luncheons  Tuesday, Sept. 12  Thursday, Sept. 14  Tuesday. Sept. 19  Thursday, Sept. 21  Tuesday, Sept. 26
• 5:00-7:00PM After-Work  Wednesday, Sept. 13  Wednesday, Sept. 20

Please select the available date you plan to attend, AND THEN
RSVP to j.weaton@lisco.com or Text (641) 451-1213 (include names)

 

Board of Trustees Chuck Espy, Chair Jim Horras Tim Kuiken Martha Rasmussen Nate Weaton Jim Weaton Ex-Officio, (Club President)

Club Board of Directors Jim Weaton, President Lori Schaefer Weaton, Past President Daryl Boden, Secretary Ben Stone, Treasurer Jason Davis Christie Kessel Melissa Mahon Cooper Rose Jim Steinbeck

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Golf and Country Club
(641) 472-4212
Website

Our Bookshelf

Fairfield, IA

September 12, 2023
12:00 pm · 12:30 pm

Event Details
Title:	Our Bookshelf
Date/Time:	9/12/2023  12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Description:	Prepare your preschooler to read by reading to them! Learn about a technique called dialogic reading and get ideas on how to make reading FUN for you and your child at home. Intended audience: Adults/caregivers with children 3-6-years-old who reside in sponsoring county Format: Four 30-minute virtual sessions Register for event
Contact:	Hailey Burgher
	(641) 895-9037
	hburgher@iastate.edu
Location:	Online
Address:	Online
County:	Jefferson
URL:	https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/our-bookshelf
Registration:	Yes

For More Information
Contact: ISU Extension and Outreach
(641) 472-4166
hburgher@iastate.edu
Website

Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics - Virtual Coffee Break

Fairfield, IA

September 13, 2023
9:00 am · 10:00 am

Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics - Virtual Coffee Break

Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.

Register for this FREE class today!

www.indianhills.edu/analytics

 

For More Information
Contact: Indian Hills Community College

Fairfield Farmers Market - Outdoors

N. Main Street and E. Burlington Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 13, 2023
3:00 pm · 6:00 pm

The Fairfield Farmers Market outdoor market is held May through October in Central Park on Wednesdays, and at Howard Park on Saturdays.

Enjoy fresh vegetables, fruit, homebaked goods, crafts, and more!

Support local and neighboring county vendors!

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Farmers Market
(641) 233-8520
FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket@gmail.com
Website

FPL Market Storytime

N. Main Street and E. Burlington Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 13, 2023
4:00 pm · 4:45 pm

Join Youth Librarian Sara Martindale stories, songs, and finger plays during the Wednesday afternoon Farmer's Market from May 10 - October 25. Stories will be selected for infants through children age 5 but all are welcome to attend.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Public Library
(641) 472-6551
Website

Teacher Appreciation Day

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 13, 2023
4:30 pm · 6:00 pm

​This event is aimed at helping all Pre-K through 12th grade teachers stock their classrooms with the supplies they need for the year ahead. An often quoted statistic is that teachers spend between $400 and $600 per year out of their own paycheck for classroom supplies. Let’s all come together and help eliminate the need for these dedicated professionals to pay to work at their job! Sign up today to host a booth and offer supplies and various other items to the teachers. We’ll supply you with a wish list of needed items. We would also like to help promote connections and relationships being made between the teachers and businesses within the community that night. The teachers are also interested in learning how you can help throughout the year in their classrooms. Do you have someone who would make a great guest speaker on a specific topic? SHARE that information with the teachers. They are always open to gaining new resources! For teachers new to our area, please also bring information sheets about your business events and service organizations that have any events that might interest teachers and their families throughout the year.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce
(641) 472-2111
Chamber@FairfieldIowa.com
Website

After Work - A September to Remember

905 East Harrison Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 13, 2023
5:00 pm · 7:00 pm

The Kahgahgee Historical Golf Foundation And Its Board of Trustees

Invites Club Members to attend one of several informational luncheon/after work gathering regarding the 1892 Legacy Campaign.

The purpose of these gatherings is to update the exciting work of the Foundation, explain the current capital campaign to raise $750,000, answer questions, and request consideration of your financial participation.

A September To Remember!

• 11:30-1PM Luncheons  Tuesday, Sept. 12  Thursday, Sept. 14  Tuesday. Sept. 19  Thursday, Sept. 21  Tuesday, Sept. 26
• 5:00-7:00PM After-Work  Wednesday, Sept. 13  Wednesday, Sept. 20

Please select the available date you plan to attend, AND THEN
RSVP to j.weaton@lisco.com or Text (641) 451-1213 (include names)

 

Board of Trustees Chuck Espy, Chair Jim Horras Tim Kuiken Martha Rasmussen Nate Weaton Jim Weaton Ex-Officio, (Club President)

Club Board of Directors Jim Weaton, President Lori Schaefer Weaton, Past President Daryl Boden, Secretary Ben Stone, Treasurer Jason Davis Christie Kessel Melissa Mahon Cooper Rose Jim Steinbeck

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Golf and Country Club
(641) 472-4212
Website

Music w/ Adam Sinclair

115 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 13, 2023
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm

We are having music once a month on every second Wednesday at 7pm with Adam Sinclair.  Come enjoy some tunes while sipping on our house drinks.

For More Information
Contact: Noble House Kava
(641) 200-1606
Website

Arts & Crafts: Catherine & Jo @ Noble House Kava

115 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 14, 2023

Have any half-finished projects gathering dust? Well here’s your chance to finally make some progress! Feel free to bring any crafts you’ve been meaning to work on. We are also encouraged to bring any extra supplies that you wouldn’t mind letting others use!!

Every second Thursday of the month with Jo & Catherine. ?

Relax with some kava, get creative with some kratom and we will see you at Noble House!

For More Information
Contact: Noble House Kava
(641) 200-1606
Website

Informational Luncheon - A September to Remember

September 14, 2023
11:30 am · 1:00 pm

The Kahgahgee Historical Golf Foundation And Its Board of Trustees

Invites Club Members to attend one of several informational luncheon/after work gathering regarding the 1892 Legacy Campaign.

The purpose of these gatherings is to update the exciting work of the Foundation, explain the current capital campaign to raise $750,000, answer questions, and request consideration of your financial participation.

A September To Remember!

• 11:30-1PM Luncheons  Tuesday, Sept. 12  Thursday, Sept. 14  Tuesday. Sept. 19  Thursday, Sept. 21  Tuesday, Sept. 26
• 5:00-7:00PM After-Work  Wednesday, Sept. 13  Wednesday, Sept. 20

Please select the available date you plan to attend, AND THEN
RSVP to j.weaton@lisco.com or Text (641) 451-1213 (include names)

 

Board of Trustees Chuck Espy, Chair Jim Horras Tim Kuiken Martha Rasmussen Nate Weaton Jim Weaton Ex-Officio, (Club President)

Club Board of Directors Jim Weaton, President Lori Schaefer Weaton, Past President Daryl Boden, Secretary Ben Stone, Treasurer Jason Davis Christie Kessel Melissa Mahon Cooper Rose Jim Steinbeck

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Golf and Country Club
(641) 472-4212
Website

Jerry's Last Mission

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 14, 2023
7:00 pm · 8:00 pm

Fighter pilot Jerry Yellin flew the last combat mission of World War II and returned home to a dark life of survivor’s guilt and daily thoughts of suicide. Married with four sons, Yellin was forced to face his enemy once again when his youngest son moved to Japan and married the daughter of a Kamikaze pilot.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
Website

2023 Free Summer Movie in Central Park

N. Main Street and E. Burlington Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 15, 2023

2023 Free Summer Movie in Central Park

June 16th, July 21st, August 18th, September 15th, & October 20th.

Join us for a free movie in Central Park. Movies start around sunset!

• Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
• Shrek
• Little Giants
• Jumanji
• Hotel Transylvania - Even Monsters Need a Vacation

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield First Fridays
(641) 233-8883
Website

Divot Classic Golf Tournament

905 E. Harrison Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 15, 2023

JCHC Foundation Unveils Exciting Changes for Annual Golf Tournament: Join the Fun at the Divot Classic

FAIRFIELD, IA — The Jefferson County Health Center (JCHC) Foundation is delighted to once again host the JCHC Foundation Golf Tournament. The 18-hole golf scramble has been renamed as the Divot Classic. As the name portrays, the event promises to be a day filled with camaraderie, friendly competition, and unforgettable moments on the course. The Divot Classic will be held on Friday, September 15th at the Fairfield Golf & Country Club. Join in this exhilarating tournament for golf, fun, and to make a meaningful impact on local healthcare. Exciting New Activities Await Golfers One of the most exciting updates to this year’s Divot Classic is the addition of on-course activities that promise to enhance the experience for all participants. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect. Dice Roll: As expected golfers can pay to bypass play and score a hole-in-one. This option, available on the back nine, will be coupled with a new version of the dice roll offered on the front nine of play. Golfers can roll the die to determine a yardage advantage for their personal tee shot. String it Out: New to this year’s event, “String it Out” lets participants purchase string by the foot for just $1/foot. Use it strategically to replace a putt or move your ball from a hazard to the fairway. String is available in 10’, 20’ or 50’ lengths, allowing teams to tailor their strategy to the challenges presented on the course. Friendly Competition for All: The Divot Classic is a 4-person scramble format, ensuring that golfers of all skill levels can enjoy the day together. Each player tees off to begin each hole, and then the team collaborates to move all team balls to the best position and continues in this manner until the hole is complete. Make a Difference in Local Healthcare: By participating in the Divot Classic, you’re not just enjoying a day on the green, you are contributing to the betterment of local healthcare. Proceeds from the event go towards investments to sustain and improve our community’s healthcare services. Don’t miss out on this exciting golfing experience that combines fun, competition, and community. Reserve your team’s spot by calling 641-469-4198 or emailing avetter@jeffersoncountyhealthcenter.org. About Jefferson County Health Center Jefferson County Health Center (JCHC) is a non-profit, critical access hospital located in Fairfield, Iowa, that seeks to optimize the health and well-being of the people and communities they serve through patient-centered, high quality, and compassionate services. They offer many services including primary care, general surgery, inpatient care, emergency medicine, imaging and diagnostic testing, therapy services, and more. JCHC Foundation The JCHC Foundation is dedicated to supporting and enhancing healthcare services in our community. Formally established as non-profit charitable organization, the Foundation supports the hospital by encouraging private support that builds on our community’s tradition of caring. Through fundraising activities like the Divot Classie, the foundation strives to make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of Jefferson County residents.

For More Information
Contact: Jefferson County Health Center
(641) 469-4198
avetter@jeffersoncountyhealthcenter.org

Lego Playtime @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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September 15, 2023
3:30 pm · 5:30 pm

Lego Playtime

Date & Time: Every Friday afternoon from 3:30-5:30pm

Location: FPL Youth Services Department

Join for unstructured playtime every Friday! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the FPL Front Desk at at 641-472-6551, Ext. 2.

For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Jerry's Last Mission

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 14, 2023
7:00 pm · 8:00 pm

Fighter pilot Jerry Yellin flew the last combat mission of World War II and returned home to a dark life of survivor’s guilt and daily thoughts of suicide. Married with four sons, Yellin was forced to face his enemy once again when his youngest son moved to Japan and married the daughter of a Kamikaze pilot.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
Website

Author Reading and Live Music

52 E. Briggs Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 15, 2023
7:30 pm · 9:00 pm

Author Reading and Live Music

Join author Bill Witherspoon for live readings from his newest book, Enter Space. Enter Space is a collection of 27 short stories and 108 photographs of the high Oregon desert collected in five books, each one a distinct theme—awakenings, longings, flights, gifts, and invocations—that provide the context for the alchemical quality the vast landscape has on the perception and observations of the solitary desert dweller. The readings will be accompanied by live music by Andrew Murray.

Event Date: September 15th, 22nd, and 29th
Event Time: 7:30-9 p.m.
Event Location: Art 52 Gallery, 52 E. Briggs, Fairfield

For More Information
Contact: At Home Store
(641) 472-1016

Mum and Pumpkin Fundraiser - Special 4-H Fall Event

2606 W. Burlington Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 16, 2023

Mum and Pumpkin Fundraiser

4-H Fundraising Committee
Special 4-H Fall Event

Saturday, September 16th, 2023 following the Kids Day Parade until 4pm.

Sunday, September 17th, 2023 from 1pm - 4pm.

Jefferson County Fairgrounds McCleary Building.

For More Information
Contact: ISU Extension and Outreach
(641) 472-4166
Website

Kiwanis Kids Day Parade & Pancakes

Town Square
Fairfield, IA
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September 16, 2023
6:00 am · 1:00 pm

It's time for the annual Kiwanis Kids Day Parade & Pancakes! Come out and enjoy the parade, pancakes, and family-friendly entertainment on the Square. This year's theme: "This is what I want to be!" The pancake tent opens at 06:00 and we'll serve until 1:00pm. We've got some great entertainment, games, and fun things for everyone to enjoy.

For More Information
Contact: Scott Willman
(319) 331-3787
scott.r.willman@gmail.com
Website

Annual Sidewalk Sale - At Home Store

52 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 16, 2023
9:00 am · 5:00 pm

Annual Sidewalk Sale

Mark your calendar for our At Home Store Sidewalk Sale to be held on Kiwanis Kids' Day, this Saturday, September 16th. Everything will be 50% off the marked price. There will be lots of home goods, kitchen tools and gadgets, table linens, handmade Torrey dresses, children's toys and books, yarn, garden seeds and gifts. And while you're there, enjoy Kiwanis Kids' Day and Pancake Breakfast. You won't want to miss it!

Event Date: Saturday, September 16th
Event Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

 

Sample Sale

Join us for a sample sale of dresses, shirts, pillows, and rag rugs. All original designs, handmade by Torrey Witherspoon. Great prices on beautiful handmade items available in a range of sizes and styles!

Event Date: Saturday, September 16th
Event Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

For More Information
Contact: At Home Store
(641) 472-1016
Website

Sample Sale! Handmade Dresses & Shirts by Torrey

52 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 16, 2023
9:00 am · 5:00 pm

Sample Sale

Join us for a sample sale of dresses, shirts, pillows, and rag rugs. All original designs, handmade by Torrey Witherspoon. Great prices on beautiful handmade items available in a range of sizes and styles!

Event Date: Saturday, September 16th
Event Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

 

Annual Sidewalk Sale

Mark your calendar for our At Home Store Sidewalk Sale to be held on Kiwanis Kids' Day, this Saturday, September 16th. Everything will be 50% off the marked price. There will be lots of home goods, kitchen tools and gadgets, table linens, handmade Torrey dresses, children's toys and books, yarn, garden seeds and gifts. And while you're there, enjoy Kiwanis Kids' Day and Pancake Breakfast. You won't want to miss it!

Event Date: Saturday, September 16th
Event Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

For More Information
Contact: At Home Store
(641) 472-1016
Website

Frederica von Stade - A Life of Lovely Song

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 16, 2023
7:30 pm · 9:30 pm

Tickets are available directly from the box office starting August 8th, 2023! Tickets will be available online starting September 5th, 2023. This is not an Artist Series performance and is excluded from 2023-2024 Season Passes and Packages. 

 

Mezzo-Soprano Frederica von Stade with James Meredith, international concert pianist, composer, and conductor.

The concert program will be a biographical travelogue through her long career, including songs from the classical literature, Broadway tunes, and opera arias.

 

Presented by Maharishi School. Proceeds from this performance will go to benefit Maharishi School. 

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
Website

Coolzey X Bru Lei - Mild Life Crisis Tour

500 N. 4th Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 16, 2023
8:00 pm · 11:00 pm

Coolzey & Bru Lei kick off their Tour with a Birthday Show for Z. Don’t miss it.
Also featuring Aquatic Cat Dolphin

For More Information
Contact: Depot House
(551) 233-3664
Website

Mum and Pumpkin Fundraiser - Special 4-H Fall Event

2606 W. Burlington Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 17, 2023
1:00 pm · 4:00 pm

Mum and Pumpkin Fundraiser

4-H Fundraising Committee
Special 4-H Fall Event

Saturday, September 16th, 2023 following the Kids Day Parade until 4pm.

Sunday, September 17th, 2023 from 1pm - 4pm.

Jefferson County Fairgrounds McCleary Building.

For More Information
Contact: ISU Extension and Outreach
(641) 472-4166
Website

The Nutcracker Auditions - Open Auditions

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 17, 2023
1:15 pm

Open auditions will be held Sunday, September 17 at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center in Fairfiled, Iowa.
Whether this is your tiny dancer’s first stage performance or you have a budding Fritz or Clara at home, dancers in this production will rehearse and train alongside BDM’s professional dancers and be part of a quintessential holiday tradition.

Please fill out the audition form below to reserve your spot in the Nutcracker Auditions.

Audition Schedule
Please come to the age group based on dancers age as of October 1, 2023
Pickup will begin at the start of the registration time for the next group

Sunday, September 17

Ages 5 and 6
1:15 pm Check-in
1:30-2:00 Audition

Ages 7 – 9
1:45 pm Check-in
2:15-3:00 Audition

Ages 10 – 12
2:45 pm Check-in
3:15-4:15 Audition

Age 13+
3:45 pm Check-in
4:30-5:45 Audition

*The 13+ age group will have a pointe section at the end, however if you aren’t on pointe then it is okay to do this part of the audition on flat. Any dancers younger than 13 on pointe, please bring your shoes and we’ll make a note during check-in.

Audition Dress Code and Required Materials
Female identifying dancers: please wear your hair in a ballet bun, a solid color leotard, ballet tights, and pink ballet shoes. The audition will take place in flat shoes, but if you dance on pointe, please bring your pointe shoes in the event we do a pointe section at the end of your audition.

Male identifying dancers: please wear a white t-shirt, black shorts or ballet tights and black ballet shoes.

Non-binary dancers may wear whichever attire they feel more comfortable in.

All dancers are requested to bring a headshot, no larger than 4×6 (this photo will not be returned). This does not need to be a professional photograph, but should provide an appropriate image of your child.

Please email erin@balletdesmoines.org if you are unable to attend our audition and are interested in participating.

For More Information
Contact: Iowa Dance Collective
(319) 280-1262
Website

Songs and Stories with Sara @ FPL

104 W Adams
Fairfield, IA
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September 19, 2023
10:15 am · 10:45 am

Songs and Stories with Sara

Date & Time: Tuesdays from 10:15-10:45

Location: FPL Meeting Room

Join Children’s Librarian Sara Martindale for stories, songs, and rhymes! This Storytime is aimed at children ages 0-3 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library at the front desk number listed below. For all other questions, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 2.

For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Informational Luncheon - A September to Remember

September 19, 2023
11:30 am · 1:00 pm

The Kahgahgee Historical Golf Foundation And Its Board of Trustees

Invites Club Members to attend one of several informational luncheon/after work gathering regarding the 1892 Legacy Campaign.

The purpose of these gatherings is to update the exciting work of the Foundation, explain the current capital campaign to raise $750,000, answer questions, and request consideration of your financial participation.

A September To Remember!

• 11:30-1PM Luncheons  Tuesday, Sept. 12  Thursday, Sept. 14  Tuesday. Sept. 19  Thursday, Sept. 21  Tuesday, Sept. 26
• 5:00-7:00PM After-Work  Wednesday, Sept. 13  Wednesday, Sept. 20

Please select the available date you plan to attend, AND THEN
RSVP to j.weaton@lisco.com or Text (641) 451-1213 (include names)

 

Board of Trustees Chuck Espy, Chair Jim Horras Tim Kuiken Martha Rasmussen Nate Weaton Jim Weaton Ex-Officio, (Club President)

Club Board of Directors Jim Weaton, President Lori Schaefer Weaton, Past President Daryl Boden, Secretary Ben Stone, Treasurer Jason Davis Christie Kessel Melissa Mahon Cooper Rose Jim Steinbeck

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Golf and Country Club
(641) 472-4212
Website

Our Bookshelf

Fairfield, IA

September 19, 2023
12:00 pm · 12:30 pm

Event Details
Title:	Our Bookshelf
Date/Time:	9/19/2023  12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Description:	Prepare your preschooler to read by reading to them! Learn about a technique called dialogic reading and get ideas on how to make reading FUN for you and your child at home. Intended audience: Adults/caregivers with children 3-6-years-old who reside in sponsoring county Format: Four 30-minute virtual sessions Register for event
Contact:	Hailey Burgher
	(641) 895-9037
	hburgher@iastate.edu
Location:	Online
Address:	Online
County:	Jefferson
URL:	https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/our-bookshelf
Registration:	Yes

For More Information
Contact: ISU Extension and Outreach
(641) 472-4166
hburgher@iastate.edu
Website

Understanding FMLA

15260 Truman Street
Ottumwa, IA
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September 20, 2023
9:00 am · 10:00 am

Please join us from 9-10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20th at the IowaWORKS Ottumwa center for an employer workshop titled Understanding FMLA.

Gayla Harrison of Harrison, Moreland, Webber & Simplot P.C. will be providing information related to the Family and Medical Leave Act. Some questions she’ll be answering include:

• Does FMLA allow employees to limit their workdays indefinitely?
• How do holidays impact FMLA?
• Are remote workers eligible for FMLA?

To register for the workshop, go to www.tinyurl.com/OttumwaECIFMLA. There is a $20 non-refundable registration fee due at the time of the workshop, payable by check or money order to Employers Council of Iowa

For More Information
Contact: IowaWORKS
Website

Fairfield Farmers Market - Outdoors

N. Main Street and E. Burlington Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 20, 2023
3:00 pm · 6:00 pm

The Fairfield Farmers Market outdoor market is held May through October in Central Park on Wednesdays, and at Howard Park on Saturdays.

Enjoy fresh vegetables, fruit, homebaked goods, crafts, and more!

Support local and neighboring county vendors!

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Farmers Market
(641) 233-8520
FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket@gmail.com
Website

FPL Market Storytime

N. Main Street and E. Burlington Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 20, 2023
4:00 pm · 4:45 pm

Join Youth Librarian Sara Martindale stories, songs, and finger plays during the Wednesday afternoon Farmer's Market from May 10 - October 25. Stories will be selected for infants through children age 5 but all are welcome to attend.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Public Library
(641) 472-6551
Website

After Work - A September to Remember

905 East Harrison Avenue
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

September 20, 2023
5:00 pm · 7:00 pm

The Kahgahgee Historical Golf Foundation And Its Board of Trustees

Invites Club Members to attend one of several informational luncheon/after work gathering regarding the 1892 Legacy Campaign.

The purpose of these gatherings is to update the exciting work of the Foundation, explain the current capital campaign to raise $750,000, answer questions, and request consideration of your financial participation.

A September To Remember!

• 11:30-1PM Luncheons  Tuesday, Sept. 12  Thursday, Sept. 14  Tuesday. Sept. 19  Thursday, Sept. 21  Tuesday, Sept. 26
• 5:00-7:00PM After-Work  Wednesday, Sept. 13  Wednesday, Sept. 20

Please select the available date you plan to attend, AND THEN
RSVP to j.weaton@lisco.com or Text (641) 451-1213 (include names)

 

Board of Trustees Chuck Espy, Chair Jim Horras Tim Kuiken Martha Rasmussen Nate Weaton Jim Weaton Ex-Officio, (Club President)

Club Board of Directors Jim Weaton, President Lori Schaefer Weaton, Past President Daryl Boden, Secretary Ben Stone, Treasurer Jason Davis Christie Kessel Melissa Mahon Cooper Rose Jim Steinbeck

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Golf and Country Club
(641) 472-4212
Website

Informational Luncheon - A September to Remember

September 21, 2023
11:30 am · 1:00 pm

The Kahgahgee Historical Golf Foundation And Its Board of Trustees

Invites Club Members to attend one of several informational luncheon/after work gathering regarding the 1892 Legacy Campaign.

The purpose of these gatherings is to update the exciting work of the Foundation, explain the current capital campaign to raise $750,000, answer questions, and request consideration of your financial participation.

A September To Remember!

• 11:30-1PM Luncheons  Tuesday, Sept. 12  Thursday, Sept. 14  Tuesday. Sept. 19  Thursday, Sept. 21  Tuesday, Sept. 26
• 5:00-7:00PM After-Work  Wednesday, Sept. 13  Wednesday, Sept. 20

Please select the available date you plan to attend, AND THEN
RSVP to j.weaton@lisco.com or Text (641) 451-1213 (include names)

 

Board of Trustees Chuck Espy, Chair Jim Horras Tim Kuiken Martha Rasmussen Nate Weaton Jim Weaton Ex-Officio, (Club President)

Club Board of Directors Jim Weaton, President Lori Schaefer Weaton, Past President Daryl Boden, Secretary Ben Stone, Treasurer Jason Davis Christie Kessel Melissa Mahon Cooper Rose Jim Steinbeck

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Golf and Country Club
(641) 472-4212
Website

At Home Store Knitters Clinic

52 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 21, 2023
2:00 pm · 4:00 pm

Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield.   AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

For More Information
Contact: At Home Store
(641) 472-1016
Website

Monarch Tagging

2437 Glasgow Road
Fairfield, IA
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September 21, 2023
5:30 pm

For the past several years high numbers of migrating monarchs have been found at Zillman’s Hickory Hills. Join us for a fun evening of catching, tagging and releasing monarch butterflies as they begin their annual migration. Monarch butterflies cannot survive our cold Iowa winters, instead they travel up to 3,000 miles south to forests high in the mountains of Mexico. Monarchs will stop to nectar along the way which is to our advantage. Not only do they help to pollinate our plants, but it also gives us the opportunity to see them. We will be assisting with monarch research by catching the butterflies, placing a small tag on their wing, recording their information and releasing them to continue on their long journey. These tags help researchers to learn about the migration of the monarch.

Zillman’s Hickory Hills is located at 2437 Glasgow Rd. Pre-registration is not required. Nets and tags will be provided but please wear long pants and closed toed shoes.

For More Information
Contact: Jefferson County Conservation
(641) 472-4421
Website

Lunch & Learn: Behind the Scenes

112 S. Court Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 22, 2023
12:00 pm · 1:00 pm

Lunch and Learns are a special perk for members and volunteers of Carnegie Museum, but during the month of September this special lunch time program is OPEN TO ALL JEFFERSON COUNTY RESIDENTS AND IS FREE OF CHARGE.  Come join volunteer Therese Cummiskey as she shares some of the discoveries made while updating information on the museum’s collections.  Bring along your lunch and join us in the southwest room on the 2nd floor.

For More Information
Contact: Carnegie Historical Museum
(641) 472-6343
Website

Lego Playtime @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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September 22, 2023
3:30 pm · 5:30 pm

Lego Playtime

Date & Time: Every Friday afternoon from 3:30-5:30pm

Location: FPL Youth Services Department

Join for unstructured playtime every Friday! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the FPL Front Desk at at 641-472-6551, Ext. 2.

For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Business After Hours: Fairfield Golf and Country Club

905 E. Harrison Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 22, 2023
4:00 pm · 7:00 pm

Join us for Business After Hours at Fairfield Golf and Country Club on Friday, September 22nd, 2023.

Enjoy drinks and appetizers as you see the improvements made to the clubhouse, pool, patio, and golf course. Find out more information about Fairfield Golf and Country Club's new 501C3; The Kahgahgee Historical Golf Foundation! Don't miss the new fall menu at the Club.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Golf and Country Club
(641) 472-4212
Website

Author Reading and Live Music

52 E. Briggs Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 22, 2023
7:30 pm · 9:00 pm

Author Reading and Live Music

Join author Bill Witherspoon for live readings from his newest book, Enter Space. Enter Space is a collection of 27 short stories and 108 photographs of the high Oregon desert collected in five books, each one a distinct theme—awakenings, longings, flights, gifts, and invocations—that provide the context for the alchemical quality the vast landscape has on the perception and observations of the solitary desert dweller. The readings will be accompanied by live music by Andrew Murray.

Event Date: September 15th, 22nd, and 29th
Event Time: 7:30-9 p.m.
Event Location: Art 52 Gallery, 52 E. Briggs, Fairfield

For More Information
Contact: At Home Store
(641) 472-1016

Harvest Rush Gravel Grinder

E. Burlington Avenue and N. Park Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 23, 2023
7:00 am

Our 4th Annual ‘Harvest Rush Gravel Grinder’ features the backroads of Jefferson County in SE Iowa, where we have more dirt roads than any neighboring county.

Win $1,000 CASH as the top male or female rider in the 120-mile race!!

You will roll out on Saturday, September 23th between 7:00 am – 9 am, from Chautauqua Park in Fairfield, Iowa. 

You can expect 3 different route options to fit any type of rider, from beginner to aficionado. 

Routes will be released on Auust 29. Rain routes released same day! Check back!

What’s Included in Your Registration:

• Swag Bag - goodies for your enjoyment the day of the ride as well as a reminder of the fun adventure.
• SAG Support – if you break down or just can’t finish the route call our SAG team and they will come rescue you.
• Water & Snack Stations – there will be a few water and snack stations along each route to help you refuel to keep going.
• NOTE BEFORE REGISTERING: Helmets, lights, and flashers are mandatory and will be checked at the start.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce
(641) 472-2111
Website

BAFLTAFR - Bike Around the Fairfield Loop Trail Annual Fun Ride

E. Burlington Avenue and N. Park Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 23, 2023
9:00 am

BAFLTAFR - Bike Around the Fairfield Loop Trail Annual Fun Ride

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023

Starting in Chautauqua Park!

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce
(641) 472-2111
Website

Hy-Vee Block Party

1800 W. Burlington Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 23, 2023
11:00 am · 2:00 pm

Join us for the Hy-Vee Block Party on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 at your local Hy-Vee!

Kids' contests, booths from civic organizations, vendors, bounce house, grilling, cotton candy, and SO MUCH MORE!

Contact Fairfield Hy-Vee at 641-472-4119 for more information. See you there.

For More Information
Contact: Hy-Vee
(641) 472-4119
Website

Re-Visioning Our Dying: Practical Steps, Proven Possibilities

104 W. Adams Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 23, 2023
1:30 pm · 3:30 pm

Fairfield Cares, with the sponsorship of the Fairfield Public Library, is offering a free informational 3-part series on the subjects of death and dying called “RE-VISIONING OUR DYING: Practical Steps, Proven Possibilities”. 

September 23rd – Part 1: What Are the Levels of Care, Who Pays?
The first presentation in the series, “What Are the Levels of Care”, will be led by Jennifer Hamilton, a respected senior health care and hospice veteran from the Fairfield community. Many are not familiar with the actual options and lack of options that are available as we age and need more care.  What are Independent Living, Home Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Care, and Hospice?  When does one qualify?  Who pays for what?

September 30th – Part 2: Be Prepared: End of Life Finances and Legalities
“Be Prepared:  End of Life Finances and Legalities”, the second talk, led by Fairfield Attorney Shane Zisman, will discuss the important aspects of finances, insurance, deeds, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney that will enable attendees to decide essential questions and give directive powers to those they trust. The benefits to family members and loved ones are enormous; if these matters are decided before any serious mental or physical impairment occurs, harmony can prevail and conflicts avoided. 

October 7th – Part 3: Five Wishes: Letting Others Know Exactly How You Want to Be Treated
The final presentation, “Five Wishes: Letting Others Know Exactly How You Want to Be Treated”, will also led by Jennifer Hamilton, who has assisted many people in thinking about and creating their final directives. The first living will addresses your personal, emotional, medical and spiritual needs and lets you say exactly how your wish to be treated if you get seriously ill. The presentation will also introduce the American Bar Association’s “Commission on the Legal Problems of the Elderly”, a well-regarded and easy to use document that leads experts in formalizing end-of-life care.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Public Library
(641) 472-6551
Website

WRITE ON WRITERS @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield , IA
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September 24, 2023
1:30 pm · 3:00 pm

WRITE ON WRITERS

The Write on Writers Group meets on the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 1:30-3:00 PM in the library’s meeting room. Bring a pen and paper and share what you’ve written in a friendly, open discussion. No experience is necessary. All skill levels and writing genres are welcome and there is no charge for the program. To register, call the library’s front desk at 641-472-6551 ext. 2.

For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

City Council Meeting

118 S. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 25, 2023
7:00 pm

Fairfield City Council Meeting at City Hall.

No agenda available at this time. Please visit the City of Fairfield website or contact City Hall.

For More Information
Contact: City Hall
(641) 472-6193
Website

Songs and Stories with Sara @ FPL

104 W Adams
Fairfield, IA
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September 26, 2023
10:15 am · 10:45 am

Songs and Stories with Sara

Date & Time: Tuesdays from 10:15-10:45

Location: FPL Meeting Room

Join Children’s Librarian Sara Martindale for stories, songs, and rhymes! This Storytime is aimed at children ages 0-3 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library at the front desk number listed below. For all other questions, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 2.

For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Informational Luncheon - A September to Remember

September 26, 2023
11:30 am · 1:00 pm

The Kahgahgee Historical Golf Foundation And Its Board of Trustees

Invites Club Members to attend one of several informational luncheon/after work gathering regarding the 1892 Legacy Campaign.

The purpose of these gatherings is to update the exciting work of the Foundation, explain the current capital campaign to raise $750,000, answer questions, and request consideration of your financial participation.

A September To Remember!

• 11:30-1PM Luncheons  Tuesday, Sept. 12  Thursday, Sept. 14  Tuesday. Sept. 19  Thursday, Sept. 21  Tuesday, Sept. 26
• 5:00-7:00PM After-Work  Wednesday, Sept. 13  Wednesday, Sept. 20

Please select the available date you plan to attend, AND THEN
RSVP to j.weaton@lisco.com or Text (641) 451-1213 (include names)

 

Board of Trustees Chuck Espy, Chair Jim Horras Tim Kuiken Martha Rasmussen Nate Weaton Jim Weaton Ex-Officio, (Club President)

Club Board of Directors Jim Weaton, President Lori Schaefer Weaton, Past President Daryl Boden, Secretary Ben Stone, Treasurer Jason Davis Christie Kessel Melissa Mahon Cooper Rose Jim Steinbeck

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Golf and Country Club
(641) 472-4212
Website

Our Bookshelf

Fairfield, IA

September 26, 2023
12:00 pm · 12:30 pm

Event Details
Title:	Our Bookshelf
Date/Time:	9/26/2023  12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Description:	Prepare your preschooler to read by reading to them! Learn about a technique called dialogic reading and get ideas on how to make reading FUN for you and your child at home. Intended audience: Adults/caregivers with children 3-6-years-old who reside in sponsoring county Format: Four 30-minute virtual sessions Register for event
Contact:	Hailey Burgher
	(641) 895-9037
	hburgher@iastate.edu
Location:	Online
Address:	Online
County:	Jefferson
URL:	https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/our-bookshelf
Registration:	Yes

For More Information
Contact: ISU Extension and Outreach
(641) 472-4166
hburgher@iastate.edu
Website

The City Without Jews

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 26, 2023
7:00 pm · 8:30 pm

With live original music composed and performed by world-renowned klezmer
violinist Alicia Svigals and celebrated silent film pianist Donald Sosin!

Set in the Vienna-like city of Utopia, H. K. Breslauer’s 1924 The City Without Jews (Die Stadt ohne Juden) follows the political and personal consequences of an anti-Semitic law to expel the city’s Jews. When things start to decline, the National Assembly must decide whether to invite the Jews back. The film’s stinging critique of Nazism is part of the reason it was no longer screened in public after 1933. Masterfully restored by Filmarchiv Austria.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
Website

Fairfield Farmers Market - Outdoors

N. Main Street and E. Burlington Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 27, 2023
3:00 pm · 6:00 pm

The Fairfield Farmers Market outdoor market is held May through October in Central Park on Wednesdays, and at Howard Park on Saturdays.

Enjoy fresh vegetables, fruit, homebaked goods, crafts, and more!

Support local and neighboring county vendors!

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Farmers Market
(641) 233-8520
FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket@gmail.com
Website

FPL Market Storytime

N. Main Street and E. Burlington Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 27, 2023
4:00 pm · 4:45 pm

Join Youth Librarian Sara Martindale stories, songs, and finger plays during the Wednesday afternoon Farmer's Market from May 10 - October 25. Stories will be selected for infants through children age 5 but all are welcome to attend.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Public Library
(641) 472-6551
Website

At Home Store Knitters Clinic

52 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 28, 2023
2:00 pm · 4:00 pm

Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield.   AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

For More Information
Contact: At Home Store
(641) 472-1016
Website

Introduction to Basic/Intermediate Microsoft Excel - IHCC Business Classes

Ottumwa, IA

September 29, 2023
9:00 am · 12:00 pm

Looking to elevate your business skills?

Want to empower your employees with new skills that will benefit productivity?

Check out these upcoming in-person business classes offered at the Indian Hills Community College Main Campus in Ottumwa!

For class details or to register, scan the QR code or visit www.indianhills.edu/cew.

For More Information
Contact: Indian Hills Community College
(641) 683-5281
Website

Advanced Excel - IHCC Business Classes

Ottumwa, IA

September 29, 2023
1:00 pm · 4:00 pm

Looking to elevate your business skills?

Want to empower your employees with new skills that will benefit productivity?

Check out these upcoming in-person business classes offered at the Indian Hills Community College Main Campus in Ottumwa!

For class details or to register, scan the QR code or visit www.indianhills.edu/cew.

For More Information
Contact: Indian Hills Community College
(641) 683-5281
Website

Lego Playtime @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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September 29, 2023
3:30 pm · 5:30 pm

Lego Playtime

Date & Time: Every Friday afternoon from 3:30-5:30pm

Location: FPL Youth Services Department

Join for unstructured playtime every Friday! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the FPL Front Desk at at 641-472-6551, Ext. 2.

For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Artist Meet and Greet - Reflections by Suzan Bates Kessel

118 S. Iowa Avenue
Washington, IA
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September 29, 2023
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm

Art Domestique, the gallery on the square in Washington, Iowa, is hosting an exhibit of the work of Suzan Bates Kessel. The exhibit is ongoing through October 30, with a "Meet & Greet" with the artist on September 29 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday from 10 AM - 4:00 PM, and on Saturdays 10AM - 3PM.

The title of the show is "Reflections", which the artist states is due to multiple reasons; my art reflects my life, where I live, travel and what I love to do. It also reflects thoughts of my early active art period with exhibits and recognition, then a self-inflicted break for numerous years (25+) on volunteer projects, and now again in pursuit of creating art. The desire in an artist never goes away, but percolates inside. This exhibit has a few pieces representing my past medias, from batik, collage, mixed media, and watercolor resist, to more recent "easy to do on vacation" oil pastel and colored pencil, and most recently painted acrylic canvases.

Suzan Kessel was awarded a "Cultural Legacy Award" in 2015, for actively supporting art in the Fairfield Community, as long term Fairfield Art Association Volunteer Director,  and Co-Founder of the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. In her "previous art life", Suzan exhibited and sold her art in San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Des Moines Art Center, Galleries throughout Iowa, and participated in Midwest art fairs receiving awards. The Iowa Arts Council commissioned a large batik for art in public building program, and she has art at the University Hospital and other private and public collections.

For More Information
Contact: Art Domestique Gallery
(319) 653-8550
Website

Hip Hop @ The House w/ Tray Good

115 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 29, 2023
7:00 pm · 10:30 pm

Hip Hop @ The House
A Monthly Showcase and Networking Event for Rappers, and Producers in Fairfield and Beyond.
Hosted by Tray Good
Officially the last Friday of the month.

For More Information
Contact: Noble House Kava
(641) 200-1606
Website

Author Reading and Live Music

52 E. Briggs Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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September 29, 2023
7:30 pm · 9:00 pm

Author Reading and Live Music

Join author Bill Witherspoon for live readings from his newest book, Enter Space. Enter Space is a collection of 27 short stories and 108 photographs of the high Oregon desert collected in five books, each one a distinct theme—awakenings, longings, flights, gifts, and invocations—that provide the context for the alchemical quality the vast landscape has on the perception and observations of the solitary desert dweller. The readings will be accompanied by live music by Andrew Murray.

Event Date: September 15th, 22nd, and 29th
Event Time: 7:30-9 p.m.
Event Location: Art 52 Gallery, 52 E. Briggs, Fairfield

For More Information
Contact: At Home Store
(641) 472-1016

Architecture Across Three Centuries

Fairfield, IA

September 30, 2023
10:00 am · 4:00 pm

Architecture Across Three Centuries

A tour of distinctive homes in Fairfield, Iowa

Fairfield homes having aesthetic and historical significance will be open for public viewing on Saturday, September 30th from 10am to 4pm. Tourists can visit the homes in any order and ask questions of the current owners. These homes are rarely open and have never all been open on the same day.

The Rodham Bonnifield House 1838, Waterworks Road

It is oldest home in Fairfield and the oldest two story log cabin in Fairfield. Originally built 8 miles east of before Iowa was a state. It was Mrs. Bonnifield that who suggested the town name of Fairfield. By the early 1900s, the cabin was deteriorated.  It was saved, moved to its current location and restored.  From B Street, go east on Waterworks Road to the first log cabin on the right.

James A. Beck House, 1896, 401 East Burlington Avenue

This Queen Anne house was built with plans by George Barber, an architect who marketed house plans via catalogs. Barber’s enchanting designs combined with his willingness to customize his plans for a modest fee led to the sale of 20,000 plans in the late 19th and early 20th century. Owned by restoration enthusiasts Richard and Kendra Lint, they are bringing the house back to its full glory.

James F. Clarke House, 1916, 500 South Main Street

This home was designed by the prominent Prairie Style architect F. Barry Byrne, who worked with Frank Lloyd Wright. This home is one of the most architecturally distinctive in the Midwest. Byrne engaged the artisan Alfonso Iannelli to design the furniture, carpeting, light fixtures, and wall stenciling. The house is currently owned by Sam and Jessica Garchik. Parking is available on 2nd Street.

The FarmHouse at Hickory Highlands, 2329 Kale Blvd.

The house crafted nearly completely by the owner-builders to look and feel as though it emerged from the earth in which it nestles. It was built of locally sourced materials including straw bale walls, earthen plaster, adobe floors, whole tree framing, a garden roof, and solar electric. Susan’s garden is looking good. From AmericInn, go west one mile to Kale Blvd, then south 7/10th mile to driveway on the left, proceed to the end.

Tim and Debbie Freeberg Renwick cottage, 1105 W. Fillmore Ave

Designed and built with reclaimed materials by the owners in 2000, this 572 square foot house has implemented many space saving features inspired by Scandinavian rural architecture, houseboats, and gypsy wagons. It has a cat friendly spacious interior with a small footprint. In 2019, it was moved to its current  location at 1105 W Fillmore Ave and workspaces were added. From Main St, turn west on Fillmore Ave and after you pass 7th St, keep to the right. When you get to the ‘NO OUTLET’ sign, follow the red balloons by the gravel lane down to their home.

For More Information
Website

Re-Visioning Our Dying: Practical Steps, Proven Possibilities

104 W. Adams Avenue
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

September 30, 2023
1:30 pm · 3:30 pm

Fairfield Cares, with the sponsorship of the Fairfield Public Library, is offering a free informational 3-part series on the subjects of death and dying called “RE-VISIONING OUR DYING: Practical Steps, Proven Possibilities”. 

September 23rd – Part 1: What Are the Levels of Care, Who Pays?
The first presentation in the series, “What Are the Levels of Care”, will be led by Jennifer Hamilton, a respected senior health care and hospice veteran from the Fairfield community. Many are not familiar with the actual options and lack of options that are available as we age and need more care.  What are Independent Living, Home Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Care, and Hospice?  When does one qualify?  Who pays for what?

September 30th – Part 2: Be Prepared: End of Life Finances and Legalities
“Be Prepared:  End of Life Finances and Legalities”, the second talk, led by Fairfield Attorney Shane Zisman, will discuss the important aspects of finances, insurance, deeds, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney that will enable attendees to decide essential questions and give directive powers to those they trust. The benefits to family members and loved ones are enormous; if these matters are decided before any serious mental or physical impairment occurs, harmony can prevail and conflicts avoided. 

October 7th – Part 3: Five Wishes: Letting Others Know Exactly How You Want to Be Treated
The final presentation, “Five Wishes: Letting Others Know Exactly How You Want to Be Treated”, will also led by Jennifer Hamilton, who has assisted many people in thinking about and creating their final directives. The first living will addresses your personal, emotional, medical and spiritual needs and lets you say exactly how your wish to be treated if you get seriously ill. The presentation will also introduce the American Bar Association’s “Commission on the Legal Problems of the Elderly”, a well-regarded and easy to use document that leads experts in formalizing end-of-life care.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Public Library
(641) 472-6551
Website

ROAP Farm Harvest Festival

1917 Hwy 1
Fairfield, IA
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September 30, 2023
3:00 pm · 10:00 pm

ROAP Farm Harvest Festival

Join us to celebrate a record abundant harvest and profound accomplishments of the MIU ROAP Farm! We are inviting the community to learn more about the farm and enjoy the beautiful land. Learn about Regenerative Agriculture and why it is Farming for the Future

– Live Music

– Food

– Educational Speakers

– Tour the Farm

– Family friendly Activities

Please RSVP to make our planning easier. If you are interested in supporting this event or getting involved, email Muna at askar.muna@gmail.com

For More Information
Contact: MIU ROAP Farm - Muna
askar.muna@gmail.com

Soapbox Speakeasy Hip-Hop Show: The Pilgrimage

115 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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September 30, 2023
8:00 pm · 10:00 pm

Soapbox Speakeasy Hip-Hop Show: The Pilgrimage. 12-week hip-hop workshop with local talent of all ages culminates in a show headlined by Hemi Cal-El. 8 p.m., Noble House, Fairfield.

For More Information
Contact: Noble House Kava
(641) 200-1606
Website