Community Calendar

Leadership Fairfield begins

Fairfield’s premier networking and professional development program, Leadership Fairfield, is accepting applications for its upcoming Class of 2026-2027. Designed to inspire and equip the next generation of leaders, this dynamic Level 1 program combines leadership-building workshops, exclusive behind-the-scenes tours, and meaningful opportunities to connect with Fairfield’s most influential leaders and organizations.

What is Leadership Fairfield?

Leadership Fairfield offers participants a unique chance to gain a “big picture” understanding of what makes our community thrive. Prosperous local economies don’t just happen; they are created and sustained by visionary people working together. This program empowers participants with practical tools and insights to take on leadership roles in their workplaces and the broader community.

Program Benefits for Employers

Employers who invest in their staff’s professional growth reap significant rewards. Leadership Fairfield equips employees with:

• A stronger professional network: Participants will engage with a diverse group of peers and leaders, forging valuable connections that enhance collaboration and innovation.
• Community involvement: Engaged employees are more likely to feel a sense of belonging and loyalty to their organization, reducing turnover.
• Leadership skills: Through hands-on workshops and mentorship, participants learn actionable strategies for leading effectively.

Employees who see the “big picture” of Fairfield’s economic and social framework are better equipped to contribute to their company’s success—and the success of the community as a whole.

Program Highlights

• Leadership Development Workshops: Build essential skills for personal and professional growth.
• Behind-the-Scenes Tours: Get exclusive access to Fairfield businesses, organizations, and landmarks that drive our community.
• Networking Opportunities: Form lasting connections with peers and mentors who share your commitment to making a difference.

Join the Next Generation of Leaders

Leadership Fairfield is more than a program—it’s an investment in the future of Fairfield. Whether you’re an aspiring leader or an established professional looking to grow, this experience will leave you with the tools and confidence to lead effectively.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of Fairfield’s transformative leadership journey. Together, we can build a stronger, more vibrant community.

Hatha Style Yoga with Narayani Om

Songs and Stories with Sara

Join Childrens 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. 1.

Pilates: Foundations

Understanding Your Grief

Shut Up & Write

Shut Up and Write is a chance for writers to sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. 

All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and dont worry, no one will see what you've written. This hour is about getting your writing done.

WHAT TO EXPECT

3:30 PM: Quick intros
3:45 PM-4:45 PM: Write for 1 hr.
4:45 PM-5:00 PM: Clean up and Farewells (until next Tuesday!)

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

Bring your paper, pens, or laptop (whatever helps you write best). Headphones are optional but recommended. 

This event is co-sponsored by Fairfield Public Library and the Maharishi International Writing Center.  

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

Pilates: Intermediate - Advanced

Pilates Reformer: Improvers to Intermediate

Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Stroller Storytime

Join the Fairifeld Public Library for Stroller Storytime every Wednesday! Bring your toddlers along for a walk through Cedar View Trail with stops along the way for stories provided by the library staff. 

Pilates: Over 55's

Ribbon Cutting: Foxy Curations

 Chamber Ribbon Cutting: Foxy Curations

Join the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce as we officially welcome Foxy Curations to the Chamber family with a ribbon cutting!

 Wednesday, September 2
 12:00 PM
 Foxy Curations | 52 S. Main Street, Fairfield

Stop by, help us celebrate, and take a look around Foxy Curations — The Wild Shop on Main Street!

Ribbon cuttings are a great way to support our local businesses, meet the people behind them, and celebrate what’s happening in the Fairfield business community.

We hope to see you there!

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Date & Time: Every Wednesday from 1-4pm 

Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room

Audience: Adults

Mah Jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Players at FPL play an American variation of the game every week at the library. Stop by and see how the game is played and join the group if you want to learn the game. Teaching instruction for new players will take place in the first 30 minutes each week. The library also offers introductory books for check-out.

If you need special assistance to join this program due to a disability, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-451-6551 Ext. 1 or circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us.

Matinee Book Club

Local community member David Patterson hosts this long-running book club where participants take turns selecting books for the group to read. If you are interested in learning more about this group, contact Adult Services Specialist Joy Craig at jcraig@fairfield.lib.ia.us.

Warmachine Wednesday

Wander in for Warmachine Wednesday! We'll have tables set up for miniatures players all day.

Weekly Workout Class with JCHC Therapy

Join an energizing and welcoming workout led by trained therapists from Jefferson County Health Center, who will guide you through safe, fun, and accessible movements designed for all fitness levels. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey, looking to stay active, or simply want to try something new, this class offers a supportive environment where everyone can feel comfortable and encouraged. Come solo or bring your friends, neighbors, or family members to move, laugh, connect, and feel great together! You’ll leave feeling refreshed, stronger, and more confident in your ability to keep moving toward better health. The class is free to attend, open to the community, and no registration is required—just show up and get moving!

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

Market Storytime

Join Youth Librarian Sara Martindale for stories and other fun surprises during the Wednesday afternoon Market Storytime during Fairfield Farmer's Market at Howard Park. Look for Sara under the shelter! This Storytime is aimed at children ages 2-5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun!

Rolling Circle TaiChi

Spanish Learning Circle

Language Learning Circles bring together native speakers, advanced students, and beginners for weekly conversational language practice at the Library. Participants meet at the tables in the center of the building between the Book Sale area and Adult Fiction but are free to explore during the session. We encourage learners to try the free Mango Languages learning app—available to all FPL borrowers. Get started here!

Mat Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Pilates: Improvers - Intermediate

JCHC Parkinson's Support Group

The Jefferson County Parkinson’s Support Group is a Community Group that meets once a month with support from JCHC and the Iowa Chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA)- “Strength in Optimism. Hope in Progress.” The group meets the first Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. in JCHC Conference Room C. (Use the McCreery Cancer Center entrance.) The purpose of the group is to learn, engage in discussions with others, share experiences, tips, and ideas about living with Parkinson's disease or being a care partner, provide mutual support, and foster a sense of community. For questions please contact Michelle Boeding-Kreuter at 641-469-4353.

Book Treks

Join us for Book Treks—a program that celebrates audiobooks and the outdoors! Participants meet at Chautauqua Park, connect with other audiobook listeners, and enjoy whatever audiobook they like while strolling at the park. Each month FPL will select an audiobook title in the Libby app to make available with no wait time to FPL borrowers. 

This program is co-sponsored by the Fairfield Department of Park & Recreation.

If you need special assistance due to a disability in order to participate, please call the FPL front desk at 641-472-6551. 

Pilates: Foundations

Ribbon Cutting: Child Evangelism Fellowship(CEF) Southeast IA

 Chamber Ribbon Cutting: Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF)

Join the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce as we officially welcome Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Southeast Iowa to the Chamber family with a ribbon cutting!

 Thursday, September 3
 12:00 PM
 1700 S. Main Street, Fairfield
Located at The Well

Child Evangelism Fellowship of Southeast Iowa works with local churches, volunteers and community partners to reach children with the Gospel and help connect them with local churches for continued growth and discipleship.

Through programs such as Good News Clubs, CEF provides Bible lessons, songs, activities and faith-based encouragement for children while also equipping churches and volunteers with training, curriculum and resources for children's ministry.

Come help us celebrate CEF, learn more about its work in Southeast Iowa and give them a warm Chamber welcome!

This event is free and open to the public. We hope you'll join us!

#FairfieldIowa #FairfieldAreaChamber #RibbonCutting #ChamberMember #ChildEvangelismFellowship

Cancer Support Group

Date & Time: The 1st Thursday of the Month | 3-4pm
Location: FPL Conference Room
Audience: Adults

An in-person safe space to talk about the difficulties of cancer. This new monthly meeting is for anyone whose life has been impacted by cancer, whether you are a survivor, currently in treatment, a caretaker, or otherwise.

If you need assistance to join this event due to a disability, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1.

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.

Japanese Learning Circle

Language Learning Circles bring together native speakers, advanced students, and beginners for weekly conversational language practice at the Library. Participants meet at the tables in the center of the building between the Book Sale area and Adult Fiction but are free to explore during the session. We encourage learners to try the free Mango Languages learning app—available to all FPL borrowers. Get started here!

Pilates: Intermediate - Advanced

Thursday Night Gravel Rides

Come join us for a weekly group gravel bike ride around Jefferson County. All are welcome.

The Ride Bike Shop in Fairfield, Iowa hosts a weekly group gravel ride, typically held Thursday evenings at 5:30pm from late April through Labor Day weekend. After Labor Day, the ride shifts to Sunday afternoons and continues until weather conditions make it impractical, usually wrapping up sometime in November. Each week’s route, start location, and other details are posted on The Ride Bike Shop’s Facebook page.

Routes change from week to week, with short, medium, and long options to choose from. Most riders stick to the short or medium routes. Maps for each week’s routes are posted via Ride With GPS, with the short route generally ranging from 10–18 miles, medium from 15–25 miles, and long 25+ miles.

Free and open to everyone, on any type of bike—hybrid, gravel, mountain, and e-bikes are all welcome. Kids occasionally join too, riding alongside a parent or guardian.

Printmaking Workshop

A second work shop in Printmaking with artist Anna Maistri is being offered by the Fairfield Art Association. No experience is needed and ages 14 and up will experience linocut printmaking. Begins August 13 with 4 weekly sessions on Thursday evenings. All details below.

Sign up with a friend for a fun & creative experience!

Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Pilates: Over 55's

4th Annual Jeff Wallerich Golf Tournament

Who: Open to the Public

What: 4th Annual Jeff Wallerich Memorial Golf Tournament

When: 09/04/2026 (Event)

Where: Fairfield Golf and Country Club

Why: Because we all love and miss our good friend and family member, Jefe "Wally" Wallerich (aka DSW).

Shhh! We're Writing

Date & Time:  Fridays 2:00-2:30 writing 2:30 optional share time
Location: Fairfield Public Library Conference Room
Audience: Ages 8 and up

Aspiring writers ages 8 and up can come to the library for a quiet work session in the library conference room. Writers are provided a writing prompt or they can work on their own writing projects. The last 15 minutes writers can share if they so choose.

If you need assistance due to a disability to attend this event, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, ext. 1. 

Magic Presents Heart of the Mountain

Magic Presents: Heart of the Mountain is a casual Commander event that pits players against one another as they battle for control of the Heart of the Mountain, the legendary Arkenstone. The first player to deal combat damage to another becomes the first owner of the Arkenstone. Players may then claim the Arkenstone emblem for themselves by dealing combat damage to the owner, gaining bonuses while in possession of it—and also becoming the primary target at the table!

Each turn that a player controls the Arkenstone, during their upkeep phase they increase their ownership count by one (they do not lose this count if someone takes the Arkenstone from them). If a player's ownership count reaches three, they win the game.

Players receive the promo card for participating, while supplies last.

Business After Hours: Fairfield Women's Club

Celebrate History at the McElhinny House!

Join the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce and the Fairfield Women’s Club for a special Business After Hours celebrating two remarkable milestones: the 175th anniversary of the McElhinny House and the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Fairfield Women’s Club.

Guests will enjoy a homemade Yoder’s Ice Cream Social with a variety of toppings, goodies and beverages. Explore the historic McElhinny House through guided tours and view a special slideshow highlighting its history and the many ways the Fairfield Women’s Club has cared for and supported this treasured community landmark through the years.

 Friday, September 4
 4:00–7:00 PM
 McElhinny House

Come connect with fellow community members, learn more about Fairfield’s history and help celebrate the dedicated women who have worked to preserve it for generations. This Business After Hours event is open to the public, and all are welcome!

Fairfield First Fridays: Harvest Fest

Event times are from 6–10pm.

If you are interested in sponsoring an event, setting up at an event, or participating in another way, please reach out to fairfieldartwalk@gmail.com

Fairfield First Fridays’ mission is to Celebrate Creativity, Culture, and Community.

CREATIVITY: To continue to develop Fairfield First Fridays as a diverse celebration of all art forms: visual, performing, literary, film, ethnic and historical, accessible to all ages and cultures.

CULTURE: To continue to seek new ways to enhance Fairfield’s cultural community by creating arts-related employment, education, expression and development.

COMMUNITY: To enhance quality of life within the community of Fairfield through the facilitation of events that encourages individuals and organizations to collaborate and celebrate within the community. It has been through these events that FFF has become a significant contributor to Fairfield’s economic development by attracting visitors and tourism, generating increased local spending; yet another powerful way FFF has impacted and improved the quality of life for the community.

How to Support Fairfield First Fridays

Donate Here

Please consider a donation to support this long-running, free community event.

fairfieldartwalk@gmail.com

Free Screening: To Which We Belong

To Which We Belong is a documentary that follows farmers, ranchers, and ocean farmers around the world as they move away from conventional industrial practices that are no longer sustainable or profitable and adopt regenerative approaches instead.

The film shows how these land and sea stewards are using practices such as high-density rotational grazing, no-till farming, cover crops, diverse crop rotations, and regenerative ocean farming (growing seaweed and shellfish). Together, these methods rebuild soil health, increase organic matter, improve water cycles, and pull significant amounts of carbon out of the atmosphere and back into the ground.

At its core, the film makes a simple but powerful case: the solutions to climate change, declining soil fertility, and environmental degradation may already be under our feet — and in the hands of the people who work the land and sea every day.

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

Pilates: Foundations

Saturday Step

Mat Pilates: Classical Flow

Core 'N More

Pilates: All Levels Flow

Rolling Circle TaiChi

Peer-led Mental Health Support Group

GROUP RULES:

Check in:

-Name and pronouns

-What emotions are you feeling right now?

Check out:

-What emotions are you feeling after everyone has shared?

-What needs were met by the meeting? What needs were NOT met by the meeting?

-How can this group meet your needs more effectively?

Purpose: This is a safe space to discuss our mental health, caring for our mental health, and challenges in caring for our mental health.

Meeting Agreements:

• We take turns sharing one at a time, passing the Speaking Stick clockwise. Only the person with the Speaking Stick may speak.

• Sharing in good faith is required (good-faith sharing is honest, values everyone’s needs, and respects differences and disagreements). We prohibit bigotry and/or discrimination based upon demographics including: race, ethnicity, birthplace, religion, spirituality, anatomy, disability, gender, sexual orientation, class, legal status, politics, etc.

• We use “I statements” to share our point of view while recognizing different views. Examples:

“I believe this happened,”

“I remember her saying this,”

“It seems to me that he was doing this,” etc.

• After sharing, you may ask others for feedback. If you do not want feedback, no one may provide feedback. After feedback is given, the Speaking Stick is passed to the next person waiting to share.

• The facilitator may need to ask someone to wrap up their share or feedback so everyone waiting to share will have time to share.

• We respect people's choices surrounding medication and diagnosis. We value self-determination and mutual support.

• While everyone has the right to refuse feedback, this group is also a safe space to call each other in — asking questions in good faith and sharing information to help meet everyone’s needs. We are all always learning.

• We respect the confidentiality of those here. Who you see here, what you hear here, let it stay here.

• This group is peer-led. It is NOT an alternative to professional mental health care. It is NOT designed to provide emergency services.

Note: These agreements borrow from the Wildfire/Mad Tea House Open Share meeting agreements. These agreements were adapted for this group by Dee Bosold.

Vinyasa Yoga: Strengthen & Flow Mary

Novice Adventurer D&D Weekly Session

If you've ever wanted to wander into the world of D&D, Sam is here to guide your way!

Every Sunday from 2-4pm he will be running a drop in campaign designed with flexibility and new players in mind.

Minimum age to adventure is 9.

Jefferson County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Meetings

The Board of Supervisors meets at 8:30 a.m. on most Mondays, and members of the public are welcome to attend. However, it is recommended that any agenda items be submitted in advance to the Auditor’s office no later than noon on Thursday prior to the meeting.

Minutes of the Board meetings are available for public viewing in the County Auditor’s office in the Courthouse, are on the Agenda & Minutes page, and are published weekly in the official county newspapers.

Supervisors Description & Duties

County governments are the quiet, consistent providers of essential services. The Board of Supervisors are the administrative / legislative branch of county government.

Responsibilities Include and Are Not Limited To:

• Setting the county budget & tax levy.
• Approve bonds and reports.
• Hire and supervise non-elected department heads.
• Set county policies. (See Jefferson County Code of Ordinances).

Terms & Elections

• The three Jefferson County Supervisors are elected to serve staggered four-year terms.
• Elections are held every 2 years.

Pilates: Improvers - Intermediate

Pilates: Over 55's

Pokemon Club

Pokémon Club

Date & Time: First Monday of the month 3:30 PM
Location: FPL Meeting Room
Audience: Ages 8 and up

Bring your cards and come ready to trade!  The Pokemon Club meeting is a chance for Pokemon card collectors to come and trade cards, play the game and do Pokemon related activities.  

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event or have questions, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Pilates: Foundations

Hatha Style Yoga with Narayani Om

Songs and Stories with Sara

Join Childrens 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. 1.

Pilates: Foundations

Diabetes Community Group

The Jefferson County Health Center Diabetes Community Group is a welcoming and supportive space for individuals living with diabetes, as well as their families and caregivers. This group offers a chance to connect with others who understand the day-to-day challenges of managing diabetes, while learning helpful tips, sharing experiences, and receiving guidance from healthcare professionals. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for years, this group is here to empower you with knowledge, encouragement, and community.

The purpose of the group is to learn, engage in discussions with others, share experiences, tips, and ideas about living with Diabetes or being a care partner, provide mutual support, and foster a sense of community.

No registration is required. For questions contact Diabetes Educator Amy Martin at 641-469-4203.

Understanding Your Grief

Shut Up & Write

Shut Up and Write is a chance for writers to sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. 

All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and dont worry, no one will see what you've written. This hour is about getting your writing done.

WHAT TO EXPECT

3:30 PM: Quick intros
3:45 PM-4:45 PM: Write for 1 hr.
4:45 PM-5:00 PM: Clean up and Farewells (until next Tuesday!)

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

Bring your paper, pens, or laptop (whatever helps you write best). Headphones are optional but recommended. 

This event is co-sponsored by Fairfield Public Library and the Maharishi International Writing Center.  

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

Pilates: Intermediate - Advanced

Pilates Reformer: Improvers to Intermediate

Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Stroller Storytime

Join the Fairifeld Public Library for Stroller Storytime every Wednesday! Bring your toddlers along for a walk through Cedar View Trail with stops along the way for stories provided by the library staff. 

Pilates: Over 55's

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Date & Time: Every Wednesday from 1-4pm 

Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room

Audience: Adults

Mah Jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Players at FPL play an American variation of the game every week at the library. Stop by and see how the game is played and join the group if you want to learn the game. Teaching instruction for new players will take place in the first 30 minutes each week. The library also offers introductory books for check-out.

If you need special assistance to join this program due to a disability, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-451-6551 Ext. 1 or circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us.

Warmachine Wednesday

Wander in for Warmachine Wednesday! We'll have tables set up for miniatures players all day.

Weekly Workout Class with JCHC Therapy

Join an energizing and welcoming workout led by trained therapists from Jefferson County Health Center, who will guide you through safe, fun, and accessible movements designed for all fitness levels. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey, looking to stay active, or simply want to try something new, this class offers a supportive environment where everyone can feel comfortable and encouraged. Come solo or bring your friends, neighbors, or family members to move, laugh, connect, and feel great together! You’ll leave feeling refreshed, stronger, and more confident in your ability to keep moving toward better health. The class is free to attend, open to the community, and no registration is required—just show up and get moving!

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

Market Storytime

Join Youth Librarian Sara Martindale for stories and other fun surprises during the Wednesday afternoon Market Storytime during Fairfield Farmer's Market at Howard Park. Look for Sara under the shelter! This Storytime is aimed at children ages 2-5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun!

Rolling Circle TaiChi

Spanish Learning Circle

Language Learning Circles bring together native speakers, advanced students, and beginners for weekly conversational language practice at the Library. Participants meet at the tables in the center of the building between the Book Sale area and Adult Fiction but are free to explore during the session. We encourage learners to try the free Mango Languages learning app—available to all FPL borrowers. Get started here!

Second Annual Perennial Swap

Are you a plant lover who wants to connect with other gardening enthusiasts in our area?

Do you have perennials that need to be divided? Join us for the 2nd annual perennial plant swap where you can expand your garden with new plants and learn how to care for perennials.

How it works:
Bring one or more perennial plants. Some examples include the following:
Flowers: Black Eye Susan, Columbine, Etc.
Bulbs: Tulips, Iris, Etc.
Herbs: Chives, Oregano, Etc.
Strawberries, Rhubarb

Take a moment and divide from your garden and exchange for other perennials that someone else has brought. Or bring seed from this years harvest.

Don’t have perennial plants from your garden to divide, no problem. You can still come learn about the perennials on hand and take one home.

Bring healthy perennials in a nursery pot or a sturdy bag to be exchanged.

Label plants if known by name, size, sun/shade, bloom time, and height. If you are unsure, we can help to label at the swap.
Gardeners will share about the perennials available, so everyone is educated on care.

Bring cardboard boxes, flats, or bags to take your new perennials home in.

Cost is Free!

Register here:
https://go.iastate.edu/I5KUGX

Mat Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Pilates: Improvers - Intermediate

Book Treks

Join us for Book Treks—a program that celebrates audiobooks and the outdoors! Participants meet at Chautauqua Park, connect with other audiobook listeners, and enjoy whatever audiobook they like while strolling at the park. Each month FPL will select an audiobook title in the Libby app to make available with no wait time to FPL borrowers. 

This program is co-sponsored by the Fairfield Department of Park & Recreation.

If you need special assistance due to a disability in order to participate, please call the FPL front desk at 641-472-6551. 

Pilates: Foundations

Blood Drive

Grief Support Group

The Jefferson County Grief and Loss support Group is a community group that meets once a month with support from JCHC. A guided grief group for anyone navigating the challenges of grief.

The purpose of this group is to establish ongoing emotional and educational support for individuals within Jefferson County. We aim to foster a compassionate environment that encourages emotional expression, connection and coping skills for those navigating grief.

 Location: JCHC Conference Room C (Use McCreery Cancer Center entrance)
RSVP to Allison Smith at 641-469-4207 or smitha@jchc.org.

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.

Community Block Party

Blue Rose Ballroom Celebration

We’re excited to announce the grand opening of The Blue Rose Ballroom Coming Up September 10th-12th.

we’ll kick off with three nights of live music, dancing, food & drink.

Thursday and Friday nights, September 10th and 11th, get excited for a New Orleans style party with Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Mike Dillon & Nolatet, and Cha Wa.

On Saturday, September 12th, the party continues with Twang Is Dead & Don(ovan) with Arthur Lee Land & Friends featuring Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth.

**We are starting with a limited event menu. Dine in and full menu comes next. Stay tuned.**

Japanese Learning Circle

Language Learning Circles bring together native speakers, advanced students, and beginners for weekly conversational language practice at the Library. Participants meet at the tables in the center of the building between the Book Sale area and Adult Fiction but are free to explore during the session. We encourage learners to try the free Mango Languages learning app—available to all FPL borrowers. Get started here!

Pilates: Intermediate - Advanced

Mahjong Open Play

You’ve had lessons! You know how to play! It’s time to come out and put it into practice! Please register for the event! Follow the ticket link to register for the event! Venmo Heidi-Ash-225! code 0799 memo open play + date! If cash  Just reply to the Facebook Invite - coming paying Cash!

Dora's Paint & Sip

Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Pilates: Over 55's

Shhh! We're Writing

Date & Time:  Fridays 2:00-2:30 writing 2:30 optional share time
Location: Fairfield Public Library Conference Room
Audience: Ages 8 and up

Aspiring writers ages 8 and up can come to the library for a quiet work session in the library conference room. Writers are provided a writing prompt or they can work on their own writing projects. The last 15 minutes writers can share if they so choose.

If you need assistance due to a disability to attend this event, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, ext. 1. 

Casual Commander

Wander in and play some FNM Commander! Whether you play every week or have never played before there is always a place for you here!

Barnyard Bash

Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Blue Rose Ballroom Celebration

We’re excited to announce the grand opening of The Blue Rose Ballroom Coming Up September 10th-12th.

we’ll kick off with three nights of live music, dancing, food & drink.

Thursday and Friday nights, September 10th and 11th, get excited for a New Orleans style party with Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Mike Dillon & Nolatet, and Cha Wa.

On Saturday, September 12th, the party continues with Twang Is Dead & Don(ovan) with Arthur Lee Land & Friends featuring Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth.

**We are starting with a limited event menu. Dine in and full menu comes next. Stay tuned.**

Family Bike Ride

Date & Time: The second Friday of the month 5:15 PM
Dates: May 8th, June 12th, July 10th, August 14th, September 11th, October 9th
Location: Chautauqua Park
Audience: All Ages

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

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library.

For all other questions, contact the FPL Front Desk at at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

CPDH League

Wander in and get your Weekly CPDH Fix! Pods of 4 registered decks only. Ask at the counter about Joining the CPDH League and getting a chance for a piece of the $1000.00 Prize Pool!

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

Pilates: Foundations

Saturday Step

Mat Pilates: Classical Flow

Beautification Day

 Beautification Day is Coming, and YOU'RE invited! 

Let’s get our community looking its best for fall! 

Join the Fairfield Beautification Commission for a community cleanup and planting day in Central Park! Whether you have a green thumb or simply want to spend a few hours making our town a little more beautiful, we’d love to have you join us. 

We'll be working together to:

 Clear summer debris and lingering weeds
 Prune and trim perennial and woody plants
 Plant new flowers and greenery
 Tidy sidewalks and garden edges
 Clear debris from storm drains
 Leave our public spaces looking fresh and beautiful for the season ahead!
 We provide the tools & supplies!

We'll also have water and treats to keep our volunteers fueled and happy. 

And because we appreciate the people who help make Fairfield beautiful, every volunteer will receive a custom Fairfield Beautification T-shirt! 

 Meeting Location: Central Park
 Who can participate? Everyone! This is a public community event, so bring your friends, family, neighbors, and anyone else who wants to help make Fairfield shine!
 Want your Beautification T-shirt? Sign up no later than September 11 and include your T-shirt size when you register.
 Sign up here: https://fairfieldbeautificationcommission.org/volunteer
 Event details: Cleanup day is on Saturday, September 12th from 10am - 3pm
 Questions? Contact Deborah at (641) 919-1224

Come lend a hand, meet your neighbors, get a little dirty, and help make Fairfield even more beautiful! 

PS If you forget to sign up in advance, and wake up ready to get your hands dirty on Saturday, September 12th, no worries! Just show up with your smile (and maybe a friend or five), and we'll cheerfully welcome you onto the team! Cannot wait to see you at 10am on Saturday, September 12th!  

September Stagette

STAGETTE BRUNCH IS BACK!

We’re kicking off the 2026–27 Stagette season with brunch!

September 12 @ 10:00 a.m.

Come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready for a fun morning together!

Brunch Plate – $20
Mimosa Flights – $10
Bloody Marys – $6

Breakfast, mimosas, Bloody Marys, and friends… seems like a pretty great way to start the season. 

Please RSVP by texting Jamie, accepting this invitation, or responding to the Stagette email by September 1

Can’t wait to kick off another Stagette season together! 

Kim, Alissa, and Jamie

Core 'N More

Pilates: All Levels Flow

Rolling Circle TaiChi

Peer-led Mental Health Support Group

GROUP RULES:

Check in:

-Name and pronouns

-What emotions are you feeling right now?

Check out:

-What emotions are you feeling after everyone has shared?

-What needs were met by the meeting? What needs were NOT met by the meeting?

-How can this group meet your needs more effectively?

Purpose: This is a safe space to discuss our mental health, caring for our mental health, and challenges in caring for our mental health.

Meeting Agreements:

• We take turns sharing one at a time, passing the Speaking Stick clockwise. Only the person with the Speaking Stick may speak.

• Sharing in good faith is required (good-faith sharing is honest, values everyone’s needs, and respects differences and disagreements). We prohibit bigotry and/or discrimination based upon demographics including: race, ethnicity, birthplace, religion, spirituality, anatomy, disability, gender, sexual orientation, class, legal status, politics, etc.

• We use “I statements” to share our point of view while recognizing different views. Examples:

“I believe this happened,”

“I remember her saying this,”

“It seems to me that he was doing this,” etc.

• After sharing, you may ask others for feedback. If you do not want feedback, no one may provide feedback. After feedback is given, the Speaking Stick is passed to the next person waiting to share.

• The facilitator may need to ask someone to wrap up their share or feedback so everyone waiting to share will have time to share.

• We respect people's choices surrounding medication and diagnosis. We value self-determination and mutual support.

• While everyone has the right to refuse feedback, this group is also a safe space to call each other in — asking questions in good faith and sharing information to help meet everyone’s needs. We are all always learning.

• We respect the confidentiality of those here. Who you see here, what you hear here, let it stay here.

• This group is peer-led. It is NOT an alternative to professional mental health care. It is NOT designed to provide emergency services.

Note: These agreements borrow from the Wildfire/Mad Tea House Open Share meeting agreements. These agreements were adapted for this group by Dee Bosold.

The Poet's Forge

This free monthly workshop is meant for those who are serious about expanding their skills for composing poetry. Participants should bring work they have written and are prepared to discuss with the group. Anyone interested in developing the poetic quality of their writing is welcome!

Blue Rose Ballroom Celebration

We’re excited to announce the grand opening of The Blue Rose Ballroom Coming Up September 10th-12th.

we’ll kick off with three nights of live music, dancing, food & drink.

Thursday and Friday nights, September 10th and 11th, get excited for a New Orleans style party with Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Mike Dillon & Nolatet, and Cha Wa.

On Saturday, September 12th, the party continues with Twang Is Dead & Don(ovan) with Arthur Lee Land & Friends featuring Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth.

**We are starting with a limited event menu. Dine in and full menu comes next. Stay tuned.**

The Hobbit Draft

Return to the realm of Middle-earth in MTG The Hobbit. All of your favorite Tolkien characters are back, and this time they are ready for battle in Standard format. Bring your sense of adventure and see if you can defeat Smaug and your competition to win treasures and have the adventure of a lifetime. We've been there once before and now we're going back again.

Entry fee is $26 prizes and promos will be awarded.
Preregister on the Companion app using code M72Z7WQ

Todd Partridge and the Whiskey Gospel

Aeron Lifestyle Technology Live on the Square Presents: Todd partridge and the Whiskey Gospel

Our final concert of the summer is Saturday September 12th - 7:30 in Central Park. Todd Partridge and the Whiskey Gospel bring their foot-stomping American roots music to Central Park.

Vinyasa Yoga: Strengthen & Flow Mary

Dungeons & Dragons drop in campaign

Join DJ every other Sunday for this epic high fantasy D&D campaign.

Old stones up in the mountains hold the stories; a king becoming sick with greed; with wanting of more and more wealth, and a dwarven civilization of gold and diamond. To have such plentiful gold that it was as valuable as timber or stone in its day. Gold was a building material while currency was polished wood mined from tree roots. Something long ago forced the dwarves to abandon Al’Khaz, the city of gold. Its location, all its wealth, and all of its technology, all lost to time. Some say it was stolen away by the sea, some claim it was lifted into the sky to live among the clouds, others theorize that it left for a different plane entirely.As the humble and fabled people of Aegravalon struggles to defend Tregaidaran from the forces of Dourlaran and their terrible plans of land development, our heroes are faced with evidence that maybe Al’Khaz could be found. And if it can be found, maybe there is hope to win this war after all.---
✨TTRPG: DnD 5eDM: DJ
 When: 1pm every other Sunday starting March 15th. 
Who: 8 players max at any session (drop in/out). Everyone is welcome.Starting at lvl 3-- Level up method; story point system 
Genre: HIGH fantasy with steampunk/arcano tech developing. 
Length: ~30 sessions

American Mah Jongg FUNdraiser

All proceeds will support Golden Magnolia Sanctuary’s community kitchen and assistance for people in need.

$20 Online Entry Fee

Door Prizes!

Questions? Call Patti Thar at 561-703-2062. 10 AM – 3 PM.

Write On Writers

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. 1.

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.

Novice Adventurer D&D Weekly Session

If you've ever wanted to wander into the world of D&D, Sam is here to guide your way!

Every Sunday from 2-4pm he will be running a drop in campaign designed with flexibility and new players in mind.

Minimum age to adventure is 9.

Jefferson County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Meetings

The Board of Supervisors meets at 8:30 a.m. on most Mondays, and members of the public are welcome to attend. However, it is recommended that any agenda items be submitted in advance to the Auditor’s office no later than noon on Thursday prior to the meeting.

Minutes of the Board meetings are available for public viewing in the County Auditor’s office in the Courthouse, are on the Agenda & Minutes page, and are published weekly in the official county newspapers.

Supervisors Description & Duties

County governments are the quiet, consistent providers of essential services. The Board of Supervisors are the administrative / legislative branch of county government.

Responsibilities Include and Are Not Limited To:

• Setting the county budget & tax levy.
• Approve bonds and reports.
• Hire and supervise non-elected department heads.
• Set county policies. (See Jefferson County Code of Ordinances).

Terms & Elections

• The three Jefferson County Supervisors are elected to serve staggered four-year terms.
• Elections are held every 2 years.

Pilates: Improvers - Intermediate

Birdy Brunch

September is a great month to witness some of the amazing fall migrations that begin to take place. This month, we will discuss some introduction into bird biology that answers some of the questions on how such small creatures can make such great migrations.

Our short lecture in the Nature Center will be followed by a birding hike to see which species are beginning their fall migrations already.

Pilates: Over 55's

Genealogy Group

Join local volunteer Barbara Rainbow for a monthly group exploration of genealogy and local history. Participants are welcome to bring any materials they would like to share or discuss with the group. In the coming months, particpants can look forward to presentations on learning to navigate ancestry.com, delve into the library's genealogy collection together, and make new friends!

Fairfield Public Library now offers free access to Ancestry.com on-site. Visit our Subscription Databases page to log in:
 
https://www.fairfield.lib.ia.us/online-resources/online-resources

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

LEGO Playtime

Join for unstructured LEGO playtime every Monday! 

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. 1.

Pokemon Club

Bring your cards and come ready to trade!  The Pokemon Club meeting is a chance for Pokemon card collectors to come and trade cards, play the game and do Pokemon related activities.  

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event or have questions, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

English Learning Circle

Language Learning Circles bring together native speakers, advanced students, and beginners for weekly conversational language practice at the Library. Participants meet at the tables in the center of the building between the Book Sale area and Adult Fiction but are free to explore during the session. We encourage learners to try the free Mango Languages learning app—available to all FPL borrowers. Get started here!

Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Pilates: Foundations

Fairfield City Council Meeting

Fairfield City Council meets every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month at 7pm.  Meetings are open to the public.  Agendas are posted 24 hours in advance and are live streamed via the City of Fairfield YouTube page HERE.

Hatha Style Yoga with Narayani Om

Songs and Stories with Sara

Join Childrens 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. 1.

Pilates: Foundations

Understanding Your Grief

Shut Up & Write

Shut Up and Write is a chance for writers to sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. 

All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and dont worry, no one will see what you've written. This hour is about getting your writing done.

WHAT TO EXPECT

3:30 PM: Quick intros
3:45 PM-4:45 PM: Write for 1 hr.
4:45 PM-5:00 PM: Clean up and Farewells (until next Tuesday!)

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

Bring your paper, pens, or laptop (whatever helps you write best). Headphones are optional but recommended. 

This event is co-sponsored by Fairfield Public Library and the Maharishi International Writing Center.  

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

Pilates: Intermediate - Advanced

Pilates Reformer: Improvers to Intermediate

Flicka: A Love Letter - Fre Film Screening

Join us for a free screening of Flicka: A Love Letter, the inspiring documentary about the legendary life and career of world-renowned mezzo-soprano Frederica (“Flicka”) von Stade. Directed by Brian Staufenbiel, the film celebrates Flicka the artist and humanitarian — featuring archival performance footage, interviews with colleagues including Renée Fleming and Jake Heggie, and an intimate look at her remarkable post-retirement life bringing music to underserved communities.

This screening is presented as a special preview event ahead of Flicka’s live performance at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center on Saturday, September 26th, when she returns to Fairfield for Our Children and Music, a fundraiser concert for Maharishi School. A talkback will follow the film.

Get your tickets for the September 26th concert

Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Stroller Storytime

Join the Fairifeld Public Library for Stroller Storytime every Wednesday! Bring your toddlers along for a walk through Cedar View Trail with stops along the way for stories provided by the library staff. 

Pilates: Over 55's

Fairfield Women's Club Monthly Luncheon & General Meeting

Join the Fairfield Women’s Club for their monthly luncheon and general meeting!

Held on the third Wednesday of each month (except January and February) at the historic McElhinny House, these gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to connect with others, enjoy a delicious luncheon, and learn more about our community.

Each month features a special program highlighting a local topic, project, or organization making an impact in the Fairfield area. Annual dues are minimal, and new members and guests are always welcome!

The club also hosts many special events throughout the year, with all proceeds supporting the club and preservation of the historic home. Members are encouraged to participate in, support, and help with events as they are able. In addition to the monthly meetings, members can enjoy involvement in the club’s gardening club and craft club.

Come enjoy fellowship, community involvement, and meaningful conversations in one of Fairfield’s most beautiful historic settings.

Message with questions or to let us know you're coming!

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Date & Time: Every Wednesday from 1-4pm 

Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room

Audience: Adults

Mah Jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Players at FPL play an American variation of the game every week at the library. Stop by and see how the game is played and join the group if you want to learn the game. Teaching instruction for new players will take place in the first 30 minutes each week. The library also offers introductory books for check-out.

If you need special assistance to join this program due to a disability, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-451-6551 Ext. 1 or circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us.

Weekly Workout Class with JCHC Therapy

Join an energizing and welcoming workout led by trained therapists from Jefferson County Health Center, who will guide you through safe, fun, and accessible movements designed for all fitness levels. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey, looking to stay active, or simply want to try something new, this class offers a supportive environment where everyone can feel comfortable and encouraged. Come solo or bring your friends, neighbors, or family members to move, laugh, connect, and feel great together! You’ll leave feeling refreshed, stronger, and more confident in your ability to keep moving toward better health. The class is free to attend, open to the community, and no registration is required—just show up and get moving!

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

Market Storytime

Join Youth Librarian Sara Martindale for stories and other fun surprises during the Wednesday afternoon Market Storytime during Fairfield Farmer's Market at Howard Park. Look for Sara under the shelter! This Storytime is aimed at children ages 2-5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun!

Rolling Circle TaiChi

Spanish Learning Circle

Language Learning Circles bring together native speakers, advanced students, and beginners for weekly conversational language practice at the Library. Participants meet at the tables in the center of the building between the Book Sale area and Adult Fiction but are free to explore during the session. We encourage learners to try the free Mango Languages learning app—available to all FPL borrowers. Get started here!

Mat Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Pilates: Improvers - Intermediate

Book Treks

Join us for Book Treks—a program that celebrates audiobooks and the outdoors! Participants meet at Chautauqua Park, connect with other audiobook listeners, and enjoy whatever audiobook they like while strolling at the park. Each month FPL will select an audiobook title in the Libby app to make available with no wait time to FPL borrowers. 

This program is co-sponsored by the Fairfield Department of Park & Recreation.

If you need special assistance due to a disability in order to participate, please call the FPL front desk at 641-472-6551. 

Caregiver Support Group

The Jefferson County Caregiver Support Group is a community-based group that meets once a month with support from Jefferson County Health Center. It provides a welcoming, supportive space where caregivers can connect with others, share experiences, and feel understood as they navigate the challenges of caring for a loved one.

Whether you’re new to caregiving or have been in this role for years, this group offers encouragement, connection, and a reminder that you’re not alone.

 Location: JCHC Conference Room C (Use McCreery Cancer Center entrance)

Japanese Learning Circle

Language Learning Circles bring together native speakers, advanced students, and beginners for weekly conversational language practice at the Library. Participants meet at the tables in the center of the building between the Book Sale area and Adult Fiction but are free to explore during the session. We encourage learners to try the free Mango Languages learning app—available to all FPL borrowers. Get started here!

Pilates: Intermediate - Advanced

Pilates: Intermediate - Advanced

Women Supporting Scholarships Culinary Event

This event was organized by individuals who have donated a minimum of $100 to the Indian Hills Foundation Women Supporting Scholarships Scholarship. All the individuals who donate to this scholarship fund will be invited to a special culinary event sponsored by local businesses and provided by the Indian Hills culinary department.

If you would like to reserve a table for 4, 6 or 8, please contact Jenaya Pilcher at jenaya.pilcher@indianhills.edu

Agenda:
5:30PM - Cocktail Hour
6:30PM - Dinner

Deadline to RSVP: Thursday, September 10, 2026 

Steinway Silent Film: East & West

The Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest.

Admission to all performances is free!
Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door ($10 suggested).

In East and West, Molly Picon, star of 1920s Yiddish theater, plays the daughter of a rich, assimilated American who is invited to a family celebration in an Eastern European shtetl. Though her brash behavior alienates her from the locals, she is admired by a shy orthodox Talmudic scholar. This entertaining comedy, which like many works of Yiddish cinema has only survived in fragmentary versions, was reconstructed by the Filmarchiv Austria. East and West was unlike any previous Jewish film. E. G. Fried, a Viennese (and presumably Jewish) newspaperman, began his favourable review by confessing the he ordinarily went out of his way to avoid those “badly costumed, ridiculously sentimental” Jewish-subject films which, most likely produced by Otto Kreisler, were “permeated with pogroms, Sabbath tales, and all manner of poorly acted nonsense.” But East and West, to which Fried was drawn solely on the basis of Picon’s reputation, was something else. This film “breathes true Jewish character,” even though “it does not satisfy – one might say, thank God – high literary expectations. (84 min.)

The film has been newly restored by Filmarchiv, Austria with an original score by master silent film pianist Donald Sosin and violinist Alicia Svigals, the world’s foremost exponent of the klezmer fiddle (klezmer is the traditional music of East European, Yiddish-speaking Jews). The duo are now touring and performing live with the film in ‘cine-concerts’ around the world.

ABOUT ALICIA SVIGALS & DONALD SOSIN

Alicia Svigals and Donald Sosin have been bringing audiences to their feet throughout the US and Europe with their unique and stirring violin and piano scores for Jewish-themed silent films. Sosin is one of the world’s top silent film musicians, and Svigals is the world’s leading klezmer violinist and a founder of the Grammy-winning Klezmatics. After meeting at a silent film festival in Italy, the two soon recorded their first original score for the 1923 German film The Ancient Law. 

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Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Toddler Time

Geared for youth 2-4 years of age and an adult.
Explore the great outdoors alongside your child! We will be doing a short introduction before heading out on a hike. This children’s nature program is geared for children who are 2-4 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

This month we will be read a book about butterflies followed by a short butterfly hike!

Pilates: Foundations

Pilates: Over 55's

Ribbon Cutting: Wisecarver Public Relations

🎀 Ribbon Cutting: Wisecarver Public Relations

Join us as we welcome Wisecarver Public Relations to the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce with an official Ribbon Cutting!

Owner Kelly Wisecarver invites the community to help celebrate this exciting milestone and learn more about Wisecarver Public Relations and the services she provides.

📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Petra Park – 101 W. Briggs Ave., Fairfield
Located on the corner next to the Jefferson County Courthouse and Fairfield Arts & Convention Center.

Come help us give Kelly a warm Chamber welcome and celebrate another local business! 🎉✂️

We hope to see you there!

Shhh! We're Writing

Date & Time:  Fridays 2:00-2:30 writing 2:30 optional share time
Location: Fairfield Public Library Conference Room
Audience: Ages 8 and up

Aspiring writers ages 8 and up can come to the library for a quiet work session in the library conference room. Writers are provided a writing prompt or they can work on their own writing projects. The last 15 minutes writers can share if they so choose.

If you need assistance due to a disability to attend this event, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, ext. 1. 

Beginner Fly Tying Series

This course will cover three class periods across three months. You will learn to tie the San Juan Worm, Black Beauty Midge, and the Woolly Bugger, three flies that work well in Southern Iowa ponds or on the trout stream.

Classes will take place September 18, October 9, and November 13 from 5:00pm – 6:30pm at the Jefferson County Conservation Nature Center. Pre-registration is required, register once for access to all three classes. An email reminder will be sent out the week before each class to each registered member. Registration ends September 4 at 12:00pm.

All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary. Participants will tie three of each fly during our class time and receive a fly box to store them in.

FPL Family Bike Ride

Join FPL volunteer Wayne Ades for a Family Bike Ride the second Friday of each month (except in September- it's the 18th) at Chautauqua Park. Meet at the playground at 5:00 PM the ride will begin at 5:15. All participants should be accompanied by an adult.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library.

For all other questions, contact the FPL Front Desk at at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

Movies at Central Park: Toy Story 2

Movies at Central Park: Toy Story 2 (1999)

Friday, September 18th | Central Park, Fairfield, IA

Movie begins at dusk | Free & family-friendly

Movie: Toy Story 2 (1999)

Description:
When Woody is stolen by a toy collector, Buzz Lightyear and the gang set out on a rescue mission. Woody discovers his past as a valuable collectible, forcing him to choose between staying with his toy friends or being preserved in a museum. A Pixar classic about friendship, loyalty, and identity.

Fairfield Kiwanis Kid's Day Parade & Pancake Feed

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

Ella Energy's 3rd Annual Rett on the Rough

Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Walton Club for a fun morning of golf while supporting an incredible cause!

Event Details
 9-Hole Best Shot Tournament
 Registration: 7:30 AM
 Shotgun Start: 8:30 AM

Cost: $100 per golfer
Registration includes:
 Golf & cart
 Lunch
 Two 6-packs of beer per team

Register Here:
https://forms.gle/WcMsqDz7DYvvtRcQ6

Payment Options
• Venmo: @McKenna-Bond1 (last 4 digits: 8813)
• Cash or check: 18384 22nd Ave., Hedrick, IA 52563

About the Cause:
This event benefits Ella Bond, a 5-year-old girl living with Rett syndrome. Proceeds help support Ella and her family while also contributing to critical research efforts aimed at finding a cure.

Learn more about Rett syndrome:
https://www.rettsyndrome.org

Thank you for helping us raise awareness, support the Bond family and others affected by Rett syndrome, and bring hope for a cure. We look forward to seeing you on the course! 

Statewide Fall Barn Tours

Pilates: Foundations

2026 All-State Barn Tour

2026 All-State Barn Tour – Sept 19-20

The all-state tour highlights barns that have received restoration grants from the Iowa Barn Foundation and those that have received an Award of Distinction or Preservation Award for restoration fully funded by the owner. The self-guided tour is free and open to the public and makes for a great multi-generation family weekend adventure. Participants have the unique opportunity to experience and appreciate Iowa’s agriculture heritage as they walk through these majestic barns.  Barns are open for touring 9-5 both days.
Fairfield’s Maasdam Barns will be part of this tour

Saturday Step

Mat Pilates: Classical Flow

Core 'N More

Pilates: All Levels Flow

Rolling Circle TaiChi

Kiwanis Kids Day Parade / Escaramuza Synchronized Horseback Riding

Peer-led Mental Health Support Group

GROUP RULES:

Check in:

-Name and pronouns

-What emotions are you feeling right now?

Check out:

-What emotions are you feeling after everyone has shared?

-What needs were met by the meeting? What needs were NOT met by the meeting?

-How can this group meet your needs more effectively?

Purpose: This is a safe space to discuss our mental health, caring for our mental health, and challenges in caring for our mental health.

Meeting Agreements:

• We take turns sharing one at a time, passing the Speaking Stick clockwise. Only the person with the Speaking Stick may speak.

• Sharing in good faith is required (good-faith sharing is honest, values everyone’s needs, and respects differences and disagreements). We prohibit bigotry and/or discrimination based upon demographics including: race, ethnicity, birthplace, religion, spirituality, anatomy, disability, gender, sexual orientation, class, legal status, politics, etc.

• We use “I statements” to share our point of view while recognizing different views. Examples:

“I believe this happened,”

“I remember her saying this,”

“It seems to me that he was doing this,” etc.

• After sharing, you may ask others for feedback. If you do not want feedback, no one may provide feedback. After feedback is given, the Speaking Stick is passed to the next person waiting to share.

• The facilitator may need to ask someone to wrap up their share or feedback so everyone waiting to share will have time to share.

• We respect people's choices surrounding medication and diagnosis. We value self-determination and mutual support.

• While everyone has the right to refuse feedback, this group is also a safe space to call each other in — asking questions in good faith and sharing information to help meet everyone’s needs. We are all always learning.

• We respect the confidentiality of those here. Who you see here, what you hear here, let it stay here.

• This group is peer-led. It is NOT an alternative to professional mental health care. It is NOT designed to provide emergency services.

Note: These agreements borrow from the Wildfire/Mad Tea House Open Share meeting agreements. These agreements were adapted for this group by Dee Bosold.

Escaramuza — Annual Mexican Rodeo

Escaramuza — Annual Mexican Rodeo
Maasdam Barns, 2224 Hwy 1, Fairfield, IA

Saturday, September 19 | 2 PM – 5 PM

Experience the excitement of the Annual Mexican Rodeo featuring the Escaramuza — an equine drill team from Des Moines and Central Iowa. Enjoy impressive horseback riding skills, traditional rodeo events, and vibrant cultural displays that highlight the rich heritage of Mexican rodeo traditions.

This family-friendly event is a must-see for rodeo fans and anyone interested in equestrian performance.
Open to the public.

Statewide Fall Barn Tours

2026 All-State Barn Tour

2026 All-State Barn Tour – Sept 19-20

The all-state tour highlights barns that have received restoration grants from the Iowa Barn Foundation and those that have received an Award of Distinction or Preservation Award for restoration fully funded by the owner. The self-guided tour is free and open to the public and makes for a great multi-generation family weekend adventure. Participants have the unique opportunity to experience and appreciate Iowa’s agriculture heritage as they walk through these majestic barns.  Barns are open for touring 9-5 both days.
Fairfield’s Maasdam Barns will be part of this tour

Beginner Mahjong Lessons! Beginner!

Sunday Sept. 20th. It’s a Mahjong Bootcamp! This ticket  bundle includes Mahjong 101: Lunch and Mahjong 102! Ready to learn the exciting game of American Mahjong? Join Mahjong by Heidi and Angie for a fun and welcoming two-part beginner lesson series designed for brand-new players!

Lesson 1: Mahjong 101 11:00 to 1:00pm

Lunch included in ticket  bundle! 1:00 to 1:30pm!

Begin your Mahjong journey by learning the basics of the game. We'll cover:• Mahjong tile identification• Understanding suits and tiles • Reading the National Mah Jongg League card• Basic game setup and terminology• Building hands and learning game flow

Lesson 2: Mahjong 102 
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Put your new skills into action as we continue with:• Building and managing walls• Charleston and passing strategies• Defensive and offensive play techniques• Reading the card with confidence• Guided gameplay and practice rounds

This series is perfect for beginners with no previous Mahjong experience. All materials and game supplies are provided. By the end of the two sessions, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to join open play events and begin your Mahjong adventure!

Come enjoy a relaxing evening of learning, laughter, and tile-clicking fun at Atwood's Seasonal Experience in Fairfield.

Follow Mahjong by Heidi on Facebook and Instagram!
To register use the ticket link below to grab a seat!
Create•Connect•Play

Vinyasa Yoga: Strengthen & Flow Mary

Fabric Paint & Stenciling Workshop on Denim

Fabric Paint and Stenciling on Denim Workshop

• Sunday, September 20, 2026
• 1:00 PM  3:00 PM

$20 per person

This workshop teaches you to upcycle old denim or other natural fiber fabrics into colorful, hand-painted pieces. You’ll work with two instructors, learn techniques to hide stains, and brainstorm creative ideas.

What to expect:

• Hands-on, guided workshop to create two designs.

• Supplies provided for practice.

• One-on-one help with layout and color

Who it’s for:

• Anyone wanting to learn a new craft

• No art skill needed

What to bring:

• An item of clothing (jeans, tea towels) or accessory you’d like to redesign (denim, canvas, linen all welcome)

Workshop Length:

• 90–120 minutes (intro, creation, finishing touches)

Reserve your spot

• Limited space to keep the experience personal and hands-on

Novice Adventurer D&D Weekly Session

If you've ever wanted to wander into the world of D&D, Sam is here to guide your way!

Every Sunday from 2-4pm he will be running a drop in campaign designed with flexibility and new players in mind.

Minimum age to adventure is 9.

Jefferson County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Meetings

The Board of Supervisors meets at 8:30 a.m. on most Mondays, and members of the public are welcome to attend. However, it is recommended that any agenda items be submitted in advance to the Auditor’s office no later than noon on Thursday prior to the meeting.

Minutes of the Board meetings are available for public viewing in the County Auditor’s office in the Courthouse, are on the Agenda & Minutes page, and are published weekly in the official county newspapers.

Supervisors Description & Duties

County governments are the quiet, consistent providers of essential services. The Board of Supervisors are the administrative / legislative branch of county government.

Responsibilities Include and Are Not Limited To:

• Setting the county budget & tax levy.
• Approve bonds and reports.
• Hire and supervise non-elected department heads.
• Set county policies. (See Jefferson County Code of Ordinances).

Terms & Elections

• The three Jefferson County Supervisors are elected to serve staggered four-year terms.
• Elections are held every 2 years.

Pilates: Improvers - Intermediate

Pilates: Over 55's

LEGO Playtime

Join for unstructured LEGO playtime every Monday! 

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. 1.

English Learning Circle

Language Learning Circles bring together native speakers, advanced students, and beginners for weekly conversational language practice at the Library. Participants meet at the tables in the center of the building between the Book Sale area and Adult Fiction but are free to explore during the session. We encourage learners to try the free Mango Languages learning app—available to all FPL borrowers. Get started here!

Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Library Board Meeting

Pilates: Foundations

Hatha Style Yoga with Narayani Om

Public Health Wellness Support

Drop in for a friendly, monthly wellness check with Public Health Nurse Deb Buch. Deb offers free blood pressure screenings and practical guidance on everyday wellness—from healthy habits and stress management to knowing when to follow up with your provider.

What to expect

• Quick blood pressure test
• Brief, personalized wellness tips
• Referrals to community resources as needed

Good to know

• Open to all ages; minors should be accompanied by a guardian.
• This service is informational and not a substitute for medical care.
• If you feel unwell, please consult your healthcare provider or call 911 for emergencies.

Songs and Stories with Sara

Join Childrens 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. 1.

Pilates: Foundations

Understanding Your Grief

Shut Up & Write

Shut Up and Write is a chance for writers to sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. 

All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and dont worry, no one will see what you've written. This hour is about getting your writing done.

WHAT TO EXPECT

3:30 PM: Quick intros
3:45 PM-4:45 PM: Write for 1 hr.
4:45 PM-5:00 PM: Clean up and Farewells (until next Tuesday!)

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

Bring your paper, pens, or laptop (whatever helps you write best). Headphones are optional but recommended. 

This event is co-sponsored by Fairfield Public Library and the Maharishi International Writing Center.  

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

Sticker Swap

Bring all your stickers!!! Show off your collection to fellow sticker enthusiasts and trade your less favorite stickers with other participants. Trade to your hearts content!  Please be fair when offering trades as all trades are final. 

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event or have questions, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

Carnegie Historical Museum - Board Meeting

Pilates: Intermediate - Advanced

Angie Atwood's Fall Interchangeable Ladder Workshop

Join your friends as I show you how to paint sandwich boards with interchangeable tiles. You choose your size and number of tiles that you want to make. Choose the size of board that you want and the number of inserts.

Single Frame is $10.
Double Frame is $15.
Triple Frame is $20.
Leaning ladder is $20.
Each insert is $10.

Where: Atwood's Seasonal Experience, 1639 Packwood Road, Fairfield, IA 52556
When: Tuesday, September 22nd
Time: 6:00 p.m.

Spaces are limited so don't wait to sign up. Deadline to sign up is September 14th in order to give me time to cut supplies. I will also be bringing extras that I have on hand from other seasons. Click on the ticket link to the right or copy and paste the url.

Pilates Reformer: Improvers to Intermediate

Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Stroller Storytime

Join the Fairifeld Public Library for Stroller Storytime every Wednesday! Bring your toddlers along for a walk through Cedar View Trail with stops along the way for stories provided by the library staff. 

Pilates: Over 55's

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Date & Time: Every Wednesday from 1-4pm 

Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room

Audience: Adults

Mah Jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Players at FPL play an American variation of the game every week at the library. Stop by and see how the game is played and join the group if you want to learn the game. Teaching instruction for new players will take place in the first 30 minutes each week. The library also offers introductory books for check-out.

If you need special assistance to join this program due to a disability, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-451-6551 Ext. 1 or circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us.

Warmachine Wednesday

Wander in for Warmachine Wednesday! We'll have tables set up for miniatures players all day.

Weekly Workout Class with JCHC Therapy

Join an energizing and welcoming workout led by trained therapists from Jefferson County Health Center, who will guide you through safe, fun, and accessible movements designed for all fitness levels. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey, looking to stay active, or simply want to try something new, this class offers a supportive environment where everyone can feel comfortable and encouraged. Come solo or bring your friends, neighbors, or family members to move, laugh, connect, and feel great together! You’ll leave feeling refreshed, stronger, and more confident in your ability to keep moving toward better health. The class is free to attend, open to the community, and no registration is required—just show up and get moving!

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

Market Storytime

Join Youth Librarian Sara Martindale for stories and other fun surprises during the Wednesday afternoon Market Storytime during Fairfield Farmer's Market at Howard Park. Look for Sara under the shelter! This Storytime is aimed at children ages 2-5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun!

Rolling Circle TaiChi

Teacher Appreciation Event

 TEACHERS, THIS NIGHT IS FOR YOU! 

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce, with presenting sponsor MidWestOne Bank, A Division of Nicolet National Bank, is excited to host our Annual Teacher Appreciation Event on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center! 

This FREE event is our way of saying THANK YOU to the incredible educators who pour so much into our students and our community every single day. 

We are honored to welcome teachers from:
 Fairfield Community Schools
 Maharishi School
 Pekin Schools
 Van Buren County Schools
 Cardinal Schools

National studies show teachers spend more than $1,000 of their own money each year on classroom supplies. This event is designed to help lighten that burden while giving educators a fun and relaxing evening surrounded by community support. 

Teachers can enjoy:
 FREE classroom supplies
 Appetizers & cider
 Networking with fellow educators
 Door prizes & community booths
 FREE childcare during the event

 First-year teachers — be sure to let us know when you RSVP! We’ll have a special gift just for you.

 Teacher RSVPs are encouraged!
Email: info@fairfieldiowa.com

Interested in supporting the event or becoming a sponsor? Contact Mendy McAdams at chamber@fairfieldiowa.com
or call (641) 472-2111.

A HUGE thank you to our amazing sponsors and booth participants for helping us celebrate the educators who shape the future of our community! 

Spanish Learning Circle

Language Learning Circles bring together native speakers, advanced students, and beginners for weekly conversational language practice at the Library. Participants meet at the tables in the center of the building between the Book Sale area and Adult Fiction but are free to explore during the session. We encourage learners to try the free Mango Languages learning app—available to all FPL borrowers. Get started here!

Girl Scouts Butterfly Tagging Event

She’s ready for her next adventure—and Girl Scouts is ready for her.

Kindergarten & 1st grade girls are invited to join and experience a great event.

Girl Scouts & Butterflies -Butterfly Tagging event

Wednesday September 23 530 pm Zillmans Hickory Hills on Glasgow Rd

Caregivers will discover the world of Girl Scouts. Lead a Girl Scout troop and make a difference! Add four new Daisy or Brownie Girl Scouts to earn a complimentary monthly Girl Scout Experience Meeting Boxes, Delivered to your door. What is better than to have meetings delivered to your door. The work is done.

Mat Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Pilates: Improvers - Intermediate

Book Treks

Join us for Book Treks—a program that celebrates audiobooks and the outdoors! Participants meet at Chautauqua Park, connect with other audiobook listeners, and enjoy whatever audiobook they like while strolling at the park. Each month FPL will select an audiobook title in the Libby app to make available with no wait time to FPL borrowers. 

This program is co-sponsored by the Fairfield Department of Park & Recreation.

If you need special assistance due to a disability in order to participate, please call the FPL front desk at 641-472-6551. 

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.

Community Block Party

Japanese Learning Circle

Language Learning Circles bring together native speakers, advanced students, and beginners for weekly conversational language practice at the Library. Participants meet at the tables in the center of the building between the Book Sale area and Adult Fiction but are free to explore during the session. We encourage learners to try the free Mango Languages learning app—available to all FPL borrowers. Get started here!

Pilates: Intermediate - Advanced

Midnight Reality Fracture Draft

Jace's Echoverse is a new reality with alternate versions of your favorite characters and spells! Reality fracture is giving Planar Chaos vibes, and we're so ready to see the color pie in abstract form. Join us for prerelease weekend and your first chance to play Magic's newest set in person. Prerelease events are the most casual tournaments that we run. They're perfect for new and veteran players alike. Prize packs and promos will be awarded!
Preregister on the companion app using code 86GPVEN

Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Pilates: Foundations

Pilates: Over 55's

Homeschool Adventures

This program is designed for homeschool students to get out and explore nature throughout the year.

This month, we will be learning about the life cycle of Monarch Butterflies. We will then catch and tag some Monarchs so that they can be tracked along their great migration. We will meet at Zillman’s Hickory Hills.

Shhh! We're Writing

Date & Time:  Fridays 2:00-2:30 writing 2:30 optional share time
Location: Fairfield Public Library Conference Room
Audience: Ages 8 and up

Aspiring writers ages 8 and up can come to the library for a quiet work session in the library conference room. Writers are provided a writing prompt or they can work on their own writing projects. The last 15 minutes writers can share if they so choose.

If you need assistance due to a disability to attend this event, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, ext. 1. 

Monarch Tagging

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.

Reality Fracture Prerelease Sealed

Jace's Echoverse is a new reality with alternate versions of your favorite characters and spells! Reality fracture is giving Planar Chaos vibes, and we're so ready to see the color pie in abstract form. Join us for prerelease weekend and your first chance to play Magic's newest set in person. Prerelease events are the most casual tournaments that we run. They're perfect for new and veteran players alike.
Entry fee is $30.  Prize packs and promos will be awarded. 
Preregister on the Companion App using code 656D5R6

Fairfield History Film Series: Parsons

Fairfield History Film Series at FPL
This month feaured film: Parsons
Award-winning, the Complete Story

In partnership with A Fairfield Productions, Fairfield Media Center, and the Carnegie Museum, the Fairfield Public Library invites you to join us in viewing the award-wining Fairfield History Film Series celebrating our community’s history.

Presented in honor of the United States' 250th anniversary of our founding, each screening features a short “making-of” reflection from film maker Dick DeAngelis and a special guest host offering local insight and perspective.

Free admission. Donations to A Fairfield Productions are welcome.

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

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

Pilates: Foundations

Alzheimer's Walk

Saturday Step

Mat Pilates: Classical Flow

The Right to Read Book Club

Date & Time: The 4th Saturday of the month | 10:30am - 11:45am
Location: FPL Conference Room (South Side)
Audience: General

Join us for The Right to Read Book Club, a respectful and thought-provoking discussion series exploring frequently challenged books, the principles of intellectual freedom, and the library’s commitment to ensuring access to diverse ideas for all.

Meeting Dates & Selections
TBD

Books will be available for pick-up at the front desk via Interlibrary Loan at the start of each month. Additionally, digital audiobook will be made available for Jefferson County borrowers in the Libby app. 

Core 'N More

Pilates: All Levels Flow

Rolling Circle TaiChi

Fall Paint Party Fundraiser: Jefferson County Relay for Life/American Cancer Society

Join us for a fun and creative afternoon at our Paint Party Fundraiser benefiting Jefferson County Relay for Life!

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, September 26th
Time: 1 p.m., Behner Funeral Home Meeting Room
Cost: $65 per sign. $70 for the truck designs.

What's included:

A pre-cut, ready-to-paint door hanger sign (choose from a variety of customized designs).
Instructions and tips on how to paint your project
A fun atmosphere full of creativity and lots of laughs.
Choose from a variety of sign options —something for everyone! No experience needed—just bring your creativity and we’ll provide the rest. 
This event is open to everyone, so bring your friends, family, or come solo and meet some new faces!

A portion of the profits will go directly to support Jefferson County Relay for Life/American Cancer Society.

Seats are limited, so don’t wait—reserve your spot today and help us support Jefferson County Relay for Life. Due to having to special order the door hangers, you MUST register to attend. Deadline to order is September 2nd.

REGISTER HERE

Please note: If you sign up, I am ordering the sign so you will be responsible for purchasing if you end up not coming.

Peer-led Mental Health Support Group

GROUP RULES:

Check in:

-Name and pronouns

-What emotions are you feeling right now?

Check out:

-What emotions are you feeling after everyone has shared?

-What needs were met by the meeting? What needs were NOT met by the meeting?

-How can this group meet your needs more effectively?

Purpose: This is a safe space to discuss our mental health, caring for our mental health, and challenges in caring for our mental health.

Meeting Agreements:

• We take turns sharing one at a time, passing the Speaking Stick clockwise. Only the person with the Speaking Stick may speak.

• Sharing in good faith is required (good-faith sharing is honest, values everyone’s needs, and respects differences and disagreements). We prohibit bigotry and/or discrimination based upon demographics including: race, ethnicity, birthplace, religion, spirituality, anatomy, disability, gender, sexual orientation, class, legal status, politics, etc.

• We use “I statements” to share our point of view while recognizing different views. Examples:

“I believe this happened,”

“I remember her saying this,”

“It seems to me that he was doing this,” etc.

• After sharing, you may ask others for feedback. If you do not want feedback, no one may provide feedback. After feedback is given, the Speaking Stick is passed to the next person waiting to share.

• The facilitator may need to ask someone to wrap up their share or feedback so everyone waiting to share will have time to share.

• We respect people's choices surrounding medication and diagnosis. We value self-determination and mutual support.

• While everyone has the right to refuse feedback, this group is also a safe space to call each other in — asking questions in good faith and sharing information to help meet everyone’s needs. We are all always learning.

• We respect the confidentiality of those here. Who you see here, what you hear here, let it stay here.

• This group is peer-led. It is NOT an alternative to professional mental health care. It is NOT designed to provide emergency services.

Note: These agreements borrow from the Wildfire/Mad Tea House Open Share meeting agreements. These agreements were adapted for this group by Dee Bosold.

Reality Fracture Draft

Jace's Echoverse is a new reality with alternate versions of your favorite characters and spells! Reality fracture is giving Planar Chaos vibes, and we're so ready to see the color pie in abstract form. Join us for prerelease weekend and your first chance to play Magic's newest set in person. Prerelease events are the most casual tournaments that we run. They're perfect for new and veteran players alike.
Entry fee for this event is $20. Prize packs and promos will be awarded.
Preregister on the Companion app using code V2JG27D

Frederica von Stade - Our Children and Music

Presented by Maharishi Schools. This performance is not associated with the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center's 2026-2027 Season.

• Youth/Student prices are not available in Premium sections.

• For more information on "Limited & Restricted View" seating, please call the Box Office.

• Box Office opens 2 hours prior to event time.
  Theater doors open 30 minutes before event time.

• Call the Box Office for assistance: Call 641-472-ARTS (2787)

TICKET FEES
All tickets, regardless of purchase location, include a $2 Facility Restoration Fee retained by the Center for general maintenance and upkeep of its venues.

Fairfield Elks Golf Tournament

 **2026 FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE #1192 GOLF TOURNAMENT** 

Mark your calendars for **Sunday, September 27** at the **Walton Club in Fairfield!** Tee off is at **9:00 a.m.**

 **Tournament Details**
• 4-person teams
• $200 per team
• All players must be Elks
• At least **2 team members must be from Fairfield Lodge #1192**
• Maximum of 18 teams
• Lunch on the course included
• 2 mulligans per player — **1 per 9 holes**
• Bring your own carts; rentals are available

 **Hole Prizes**
• Longest Putt
• Closest to Pin
• Men’s Long Drive
• Women’s Long Drive

 **CALCUTTA + FISH FRY**
**Thursday, September 24**
Happy Hour: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Fish Fry: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
**Calcutta to follow!**

 **Sign-up deadline: Thursday, September 17**

All membership dues and green fees must be paid by the night of the Calcutta.

Teams can sign up at **Fairfield Elks Lodge or the Walton Club**.

 Fairfield Elks: (641) 472-2171
 [fairfieldelks1192@gmail.com

Grab your team and get signed up early — **only 18 teams available!** 

Vinyasa Yoga: Strengthen & Flow Mary

Dungeons & Dragons drop in campaign

Join DJ every other Sunday for this epic high fantasy D&D campaign.

Old stones up in the mountains hold the stories; a king becoming sick with greed; with wanting of more and more wealth, and a dwarven civilization of gold and diamond. To have such plentiful gold that it was as valuable as timber or stone in its day. Gold was a building material while currency was polished wood mined from tree roots. Something long ago forced the dwarves to abandon Al’Khaz, the city of gold. Its location, all its wealth, and all of its technology, all lost to time. Some say it was stolen away by the sea, some claim it was lifted into the sky to live among the clouds, others theorize that it left for a different plane entirely.As the humble and fabled people of Aegravalon struggles to defend Tregaidaran from the forces of Dourlaran and their terrible plans of land development, our heroes are faced with evidence that maybe Al’Khaz could be found. And if it can be found, maybe there is hope to win this war after all.---
✨TTRPG: DnD 5eDM: DJ
 When: 1pm every other Sunday starting March 15th. 
Who: 8 players max at any session (drop in/out). Everyone is welcome.Starting at lvl 3-- Level up method; story point system 
Genre: HIGH fantasy with steampunk/arcano tech developing. 
Length: ~30 sessions

Write On Writers

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. 1.

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.

Novice Adventurer D&D Weekly Session

If you've ever wanted to wander into the world of D&D, Sam is here to guide your way!

Every Sunday from 2-4pm he will be running a drop in campaign designed with flexibility and new players in mind.

Minimum age to adventure is 9.

Jefferson County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Meetings

The Board of Supervisors meets at 8:30 a.m. on most Mondays, and members of the public are welcome to attend. However, it is recommended that any agenda items be submitted in advance to the Auditor’s office no later than noon on Thursday prior to the meeting.

Minutes of the Board meetings are available for public viewing in the County Auditor’s office in the Courthouse, are on the Agenda & Minutes page, and are published weekly in the official county newspapers.

Supervisors Description & Duties

County governments are the quiet, consistent providers of essential services. The Board of Supervisors are the administrative / legislative branch of county government.

Responsibilities Include and Are Not Limited To:

• Setting the county budget & tax levy.
• Approve bonds and reports.
• Hire and supervise non-elected department heads.
• Set county policies. (See Jefferson County Code of Ordinances).

Terms & Elections

• The three Jefferson County Supervisors are elected to serve staggered four-year terms.
• Elections are held every 2 years.

Pilates: Improvers - Intermediate

Pilates: Over 55's

LEGO Playtime

Join for unstructured LEGO playtime every Monday! 

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. 1.

English Learning Circle

Language Learning Circles bring together native speakers, advanced students, and beginners for weekly conversational language practice at the Library. Participants meet at the tables in the center of the building between the Book Sale area and Adult Fiction but are free to explore during the session. We encourage learners to try the free Mango Languages learning app—available to all FPL borrowers. Get started here!

Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Pilates: Foundations

Iowa History Live Event

Join historian Kevin Mason at the Fairfield Public Library for an immersive journey along the 1835 First U.S. Dragoon Expedition route in Iowa. Drawing from his new book, Retracing the Dragoon Trail in Iowa, Mason uncovers how the state’s prairies and wetlands evolved into the farms, towns, and highways we know today. Blending environmental history, Indigenous perspectives, and the spirit of firsthand travel, this engaging presentation reveals how Iowa’s landscape still echoes with the stories of its past. Free Admission

Fairfield City Council Meeting

Fairfield City Council meets every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month at 7pm.  Meetings are open to the public.  Agendas are posted 24 hours in advance and are live streamed via the City of Fairfield YouTube page HERE.

Tracing the Dragoon Trail History Presentation

Tracing the Dragoon Trail History Presentation

Fairfield Public Library

104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield, IA

Monday, September 28, 2026 | 7:15 PM

Cost: Free

Step back into Iowa’s early history with historian and author Kevin Mason as he explores the 1835 U.S. Dragoons expedition and its lasting impact on the state’s landscape, communities, and development.

Based on his book Retracing the Dragoon Trail in Iowa and his own 371-mile journey following the expedition’s route, Mason brings Iowa’s past to life through engaging stories of travel, settlement, and environmental change. A professor of history at the University of Northern Iowa, Mason has shared his research through Iowa Public Radio, Iowa PBS, and other media outlets.

This free presentation is designed for adults and will be held in the Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room. If you need accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Fairfield Public Library Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 4.

Hatha Style Yoga with Narayani Om

Songs and Stories with Sara

Join Childrens 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. 1.

Pilates: Foundations

Understanding Your Grief

Shut Up & Write

Shut Up and Write is a chance for writers to sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. 

All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and dont worry, no one will see what you've written. This hour is about getting your writing done.

WHAT TO EXPECT

3:30 PM: Quick intros
3:45 PM-4:45 PM: Write for 1 hr.
4:45 PM-5:00 PM: Clean up and Farewells (until next Tuesday!)

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

Bring your paper, pens, or laptop (whatever helps you write best). Headphones are optional but recommended. 

This event is co-sponsored by Fairfield Public Library and the Maharishi International Writing Center.  

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

Pilates: Intermediate - Advanced

Pilates Reformer: Improvers to Intermediate

Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Stroller Storytime

Join the Fairifeld Public Library for Stroller Storytime every Wednesday! Bring your toddlers along for a walk through Cedar View Trail with stops along the way for stories provided by the library staff. 

Pilates: Over 55's

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Date & Time: Every Wednesday from 1-4pm 

Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room

Audience: Adults

Mah Jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Players at FPL play an American variation of the game every week at the library. Stop by and see how the game is played and join the group if you want to learn the game. Teaching instruction for new players will take place in the first 30 minutes each week. The library also offers introductory books for check-out.

If you need special assistance to join this program due to a disability, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-451-6551 Ext. 1 or circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us.

Visual Merchandising for the Holiday Season

REGISTER FOR SEPTEMBER

Warmachine Wednesday

Wander in for Warmachine Wednesday! We'll have tables set up for miniatures players all day.

Weekly Workout Class with JCHC Therapy

Join an energizing and welcoming workout led by trained therapists from Jefferson County Health Center, who will guide you through safe, fun, and accessible movements designed for all fitness levels. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey, looking to stay active, or simply want to try something new, this class offers a supportive environment where everyone can feel comfortable and encouraged. Come solo or bring your friends, neighbors, or family members to move, laugh, connect, and feel great together! You’ll leave feeling refreshed, stronger, and more confident in your ability to keep moving toward better health. The class is free to attend, open to the community, and no registration is required—just show up and get moving!

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

Market Storytime

Join Youth Librarian Sara Martindale for stories and other fun surprises during the Wednesday afternoon Market Storytime during Fairfield Farmer's Market at Howard Park. Look for Sara under the shelter! This Storytime is aimed at children ages 2-5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun!

Rolling Circle TaiChi

Spanish Learning Circle

Language Learning Circles bring together native speakers, advanced students, and beginners for weekly conversational language practice at the Library. Participants meet at the tables in the center of the building between the Book Sale area and Adult Fiction but are free to explore during the session. We encourage learners to try the free Mango Languages learning app—available to all FPL borrowers. Get started here!

Mat Pilates: Beginners - Improvers