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Fairfield, Iowa

Sip & Share

Come in and enjoy a cup of coffee or juice and explore what the Recovery Center has to offer. 

Get to know others that are here and staff.

Wild About Water

June 23-26
9:00am-2:00pm
Entering 3rd-4th Grade
Pre-Registration Required
Registration opens May 1 at 6:00am

Splish, Splash! Campers will learn about different bodies of water, their role in the environment, and some of the animals that are specific to each. Camp features nature exploration, hiking, games, and field trips!  Included in the $60 camp fee are snacks and t-shirt. Camp will have limited participants.

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

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

IGNYTE Academy

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

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

From June 9 to August 29, children will explore:

🎶 Music-making & songwriting

🎨 Visual arts & creative expression

📖 Story crafting & improvisation

🌱 Service learning & unity-building

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

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

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

💲 Cost: $108/week or $33/day

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

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

🔗 Sign up or learn more here

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

Storytime at the Fair

Children's Librarian Sara will be reading fun fair- and pet-themed stories at the Cambridge Building at the Jefferson County Fair! This storytime is dedicated to the memory of Tammy Jones.

Traction Thursdays

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

Wanderer's Haul Ribbon Cutting

 Ribbon Cutting Celebration!
 Wanderer’s Haul – 206 S Main Street, Fairfield
 Thursday, June 26 | 12:00 PM

Join the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and our Chamber Ambassadors as we officially welcome Wanderer’s Haul as a new Chamber member!

Wanderer’s Haul is Fairfield’s destination for tabletop games, trading cards, RPGs, miniatures, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just curious to explore, this locally-owned shop has something for everyone who loves strategy, imagination, and a great game night.

Stop by to meet the team, check out the space, and help us cut the ribbon as they launch this exciting new chapter!

Let’s give a warm welcome to this fun new addition to the Chamber!

All Ages Craft and Connect

Portrait Class OPEN STUDIO

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

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

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

Stone Soup Community Kitchen Open

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

Volunteer Shifts

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

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

What to Expect as a Volunteer

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

Why Volunteer With Us?

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

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

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

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

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

Stepping Into Freedom

One to One: John & Yoko

One to One: John & Yoko

June 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$7

R ‧ 2024 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 40m

Showtimes:
Thursday, 6/26 | 7:00 PM
Friday, 6/27 |  7:00 PM
Saturday, 6/28 | 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM

An expansive and revelatory inside look at John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s life in Greenwich Village in the early 1970s, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO delivers an immersive cinematic experience that brings to life electrifying, never-before-seen material and newly restored footage of John and Yoko’s only full-length concert. Featuring mind-blowing music newly remixed and produced by Sean Ono Lennon, the film is a seismic revelation that will challenge pre-existing notions of the iconic couple.

Farm Bureau Day

The Jefferson County Farm Bureau is thrilled to announce it's annual Farm Bureau Day, taking place at the Jefferson County Fair on June 27th! This year, we have an exciting lineup of fun events for everyone!

What to expect:
- Current Farm Bureau Members: Enjoy a complimentary Farm Bureau t-shirt and a food voucher for one of the fair's vendors. T-shirts and vouchers are available while supplies last, so be sure to arrive early!
- Giveaway: Everyone who visits our booth will have the chance to enter our summer-themed giveaway! Don't miss out on this opportunity!
- Free Items: We'll be giving away free items to all visitors at our booth- no membership required! Not a member yet? You can sign up for just $45 at our booth!

Kid's Activities:
- Kid's Activities will take place throughout the fairgrounds from 8 AM to PM, featuring a variety of fun options including Face Painting, Pony Rides, Mercer's Crazy Train, Petting Zoo, and much more!
- Ohana Pedal Pull: Registration begins at 5:30 PM, with the event starting at 6:00 PM at the Show Arena.
- Kiddie Treasure Hunt: Encourage your kids to join in the treasure hunt starting at 4:30 PM at the Midway!

This event welcomes both Farm Bureau members and non-members, and it's free for everyone to enjoy!

Blood Drive

Save Lives with Your Gift: Blood Drive Event!

Join us in making a meaningful impact on lives by participating in the upcoming Blood Drive! Your donation can be the gift of life for someone in need.

Date: Friday, June 27th

Time: 8:30 am - 11:00 am

Location: Jefferson County Health Center- Conference Room C (Enter through the McCreery Cancer Center doors)

Appointment Required! Register By Following the Link

Why Donate?

Save Lives: Your single donation can help save up to three lives.

Community Unity: Come together with friends and neighbors to make a collective difference.

It's Easy: The process is simple, safe, and typically takes less than an hour.

Your donation could be the lifeline someone desperately needs.

Sip & Share

Come in and enjoy a cup of coffee or juice and explore what the Recovery Center has to offer. 

Get to know others that are here and staff.

IGNYTE Academy

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

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

From June 9 to August 29, children will explore:

🎶 Music-making & songwriting

🎨 Visual arts & creative expression

📖 Story crafting & improvisation

🌱 Service learning & unity-building

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

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

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

💲 Cost: $108/week or $33/day

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

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

🔗 Sign up or learn more here

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

Maharishi School Open House

Discover the Maharishi School difference! Join us for our Open House on June 17th or June 27th, from 9 AM - 1 PM. Tour our beautiful campus, enjoy free refreshments, and speak directly with our Admissions Director about scholarship and voucher options. We're enrolling K-12, for both day and boarding students!

For more information contact our Admissions Director: Admissions@maharishischool.org

RSVP: at https://maharishischoolus.myflodesk.com/openhouse

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Free Kids Movie: If

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

Summer Kids' Movie Schedule:

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

Snow Nouveau Pop-up

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

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!

One to One: John & Yoko

One to One: John & Yoko

June 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$7

R ‧ 2024 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 40m

Showtimes:
Thursday, 6/26 | 7:00 PM
Friday, 6/27 |  7:00 PM
Saturday, 6/28 | 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM

An expansive and revelatory inside look at John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s life in Greenwich Village in the early 1970s, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO delivers an immersive cinematic experience that brings to life electrifying, never-before-seen material and newly restored footage of John and Yoko’s only full-length concert. Featuring mind-blowing music newly remixed and produced by Sean Ono Lennon, the film is a seismic revelation that will challenge pre-existing notions of the iconic couple.

Cedar County Cobras- Live Roots and Blues

 Imagine front-porch Americana with a dash of gritty blues—that’s Cedar County Cobras. Upright bass thumps, fiddle weeps, and dobro slides will transport you straight to a barn dance in rural Iowa. No frills, just raw talent. If you’ve never been to a Paradiso Friday show, this is a great place to start.

Blue Stu at the Hideaway

Kick off your summer weekend with a night of great music, good food, and unbeatable vibes as Blu Stu takes over the patio!

Grab a cold beverage, order up some wings, and soak in the warm night air with friends. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering Blu Stu’s sound, this laid-back outdoor concert is the perfect way to enjoy Fairfield’s summer scene.

Additional details and updates coming soon—stay tuned!