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Magic the Gathering- Marvel's Spider-Man Midnight Draft

Marvel’s Spider-Man Midnight Draft 🕸️🎴
Swing into action at Wanderer’s Haul for a special midnight draft!

📅 Friday, September 19, 2025
🕛 12:00am – 4:00am
📍 206 S Main St, Fairfield, IA

Spider-Man is making his debut in Magic: The Gathering! This draft will feature the new Pick 2 format designed specifically for the Spider-Man set. Players will draft in pods of four, selecting two cards per pack.

💲 Entry Fee: $25
🏆 Prizes: Packs and promos for top players

Don’t miss your chance to be among the first to sling webs and spells with this epic Marvel crossover!

Book Sale - Fairfield Public Library

It's that time again!

And for this sale, we're putting out new book every morning at 9am while supples last.

Our book sale funds library programs for presenters, educators, supplies, and refreshments.

Come see what we have for sale today!

Homeschool Adventures

🦋 Homeschool Adventures – Monarch Edition
Date: September 19 | Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Cost: Free
Venue: Zillman’s Hickory Hills, 2437 Glasgow Road, Fairfield, IA

Join us for Homeschool Adventures, a hands-on nature program designed for homeschool students K–5! This month, we’ll explore the life cycle of Monarch Butterflies and get the chance to catch and tag monarchs to help track their amazing migration.

• K–2: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• 3–5: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Each age group will enjoy age-appropriate activities, games, and exploration in the park. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Organizer: Jefferson County Conservation | Phone: 641-472-4421 | Email: Naturalist@JeffersonCountyConservation.com

3rd Annual Jeff Wallerich Memorial Golf Tournament

We are happy to announce that we have scheduled the 3rd Annual Jeff Wallerich Memorial Golf Tournament for Friday, September 19, 2025.

More details to follow soon but we wanted to get the date out there!

Barnyard Bash- Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Celebrate Fairfield’s agricultural heritage with family fun at the Barnyard Bash! Enjoy ag-themed booths, interactive activities, wagon and barrel train rides, antique tractors, animals to pet, giant bubbles, and more. Food and lemonade shake-ups available for purchase.

Parking at Jefferson County Health Center with shuttle service to the barns.

Stone Soup Community Kitchen Open

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

Volunteer Shifts

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

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

What to Expect as a Volunteer

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

Why Volunteer With Us?

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

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

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

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

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

Grand Opening | United Water Restoration Group of Iowa city

Prime Rib Night - Fairfield Elks Lodge #1192

Prime Rib Night at Fairfield Elks Lodge #1192

6pm - 8:30pm

Magic the Gathering- Marvel's Spider-man Prerelease

🕷️ Marvel Spider-Man MTG Crossover at Wanderer’s Haul 🎴
Spider-Man swings into Standard—don’t miss your chance to snag some marvelous cards!

📅 Where: Wanderer’s Haul, 206 S Main Street, Fairfield, IA
💰 Entry Fee: $45
🎁 Prizes: Packs and promos for all participants

⚡ Limited Prerelease Kits: Only the first 15 sign-ups get a full official kit. After that, participants receive 6 packs (no promo).

Swing by and join the fun!

Movie in Central Park

Location: Central City of Fairfield Parks and Recreation

Time: Dusk (probably around 8:45-9pm to start

Grab your lawn chairs, your kids, the neighbors kids, the nieces, the nephews and come spend the evening watching a movie in Central Park!!

Kiwanis Kid's Day: Adventure Awaits

2025 Fairfield Kiwanis Kids’ Day: Adventure Awaits

Pancake Tent on the square

6 am to 1 pm

Free Kids Activities on The Square

"Adventure Awaits" Parade

Begins at 10:00 am

Floats – Bands – Shrine clubs – Horses – Tractors - Vintage Cars

(Line up @ Fairfield High School Parking Lot by 9:30am)

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

Kiwanis Kids Day Parade

If you want your float judged in the parade, the theme this year is Adventure Awaits!

The judging is based on five categories: Theme _____; Kids decorated? _____; Originality _____; Appearance _____; Safety _____.

Parade participants should be ready for staging at the Fairfield High School Parking Lot by 9:30am. Entry by Briggs Street is easiest. Parade starts promptly at 10am.

For safety reasons we have to ask that you don't throw candy from vehicles in the parade, but you can walk it out to the sides. Try to stay several vehicle lengths behind the entry in front of you.

Glass Purse Bouquet Workshop

Come prepared to work with fun trending flowers like anemone, ranunculus, and a variety of fillers. The class will be $50 and can be paid in advance or collected upon arrival to the workshop. We will design an arrangement in a glass purse vase that you get to keep after completing the class.

Books for Thought

Location: FPL Conference Room
Audience: Adults

Join us for a thought-provoking read once a month sponsored by FPL. Book are available through Interlibrary Loan and will be available 4 weeks prior to the group's meeting. Participants vote each month on the next book they will read. Titles chosen will be philosophical and rich in meaning, but digestible enough for just about any inquisitive mind. This event is free and open to the general public. 


If you need special assistance due to a disability, contact the FPL front desk staff at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. 

Native Plant Garden Club

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

Escaramuza Synchronized Horseback Riding

Fairfield Cares Helpful Village Volunteer Orientation Meeting

Fairfield Cares/Helpful Village Volunteer Orientation
📅 Saturday, September 20, 2025
🕝 2:30 PM
📍 Fairfield Public Library – Conference Room

Interested in becoming a Fairfield Cares Helpful Village Volunteer? Join us for our required Volunteer Orientation Meeting.

This session is open to those who have already signed up, as well as anyone curious about volunteering. We’ll walk through how the Helpful Village platform works, the simple steps to get started, and basic guidelines for volunteering. Plenty of time will also be available for Q&A.

👉 If you’re new to Fairfield Cares Helpful Village, please watch the April 26, 2025 recording before attending.

To watch the video, click here.

We look forward to welcoming new volunteers and sharing how you can make a difference!

Stone Soup Community Kitchen Open

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

Volunteer Shifts

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

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

What to Expect as a Volunteer

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

Why Volunteer With Us?

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

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

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

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

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

Magic the Gathering- Marvel's Spider-man Prerelease

Marvel’s Spider-Man Draft 🕷️🎴
The wait is over—Spider-Man swings into Standard! Join us at Wanderer’s Haul for an epic Magic: The Gathering crossover draft.

📅 Saturday, September 20, 2025
🕡 6:30pm – 10:00pm
📍 Wanderer’s Haul, 206 S Main St, Fairfield, IA

This draft features the brand-new Pick 2 format built for the Spider-Man set. Players will draft in pods of four, picking two cards per pack, with plenty of opportunities to snag powerful Marvel-themed cards.

💲 Entry Fee: $25
🏆 Prizes: Packs and promos awarded to winners

Don’t miss your chance to sling webs and spells in this one-of-a-kind MTG event!

Mike Zito- 2018 Rock Blues Artist of the Year

🎶 Mike Zito Band Live in Fairfield! 🎶
📅 Saturday, September 20 | 🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Fairfield Arts & Convention Center – Convention Hall

The Southeast Iowa Blues Society is thrilled to welcome Mike Zito’s Band for an unforgettable night of blues! Opening the show will be the always-entertaining Cedar County Cobras.

🎟 Tickets: $20 | $15 for SIBS members

Mike Zito is one of the most celebrated artists in contemporary blues, known for his fiery guitar, soulful vocals, and honest, authentic sound.

✨ Bonus: A silent guitar auction will take place, featuring a signature-covered guitar from Greg Mallot of the Guitar Farm—complete with some legendary names!

Don’t miss this incredible evening of live music and blues spirit.

Karaoke Night

Join us at our weekly karaoke night! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just want to have some fun with friends, everyone is welcome to take the mic. Grab a drink, sing your heart out, and enjoy a night of music and good vibes!