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Fairfield, Iowa

ENF Breakfast

 Elks National Foundation Breakfast Buffet
 Fairfield Elks Lodge #1192
 Saturday, February 7 |  7–11 AM
 $12

All proceeds go to the Elks National Foundation which helps fund local community projects, scholarships, and veterans programs. 

Bus Tour to Orchid Fest at Reiman Gardens in Ames, IA - (Sold Out)

We will leave the Extension Office at 7:30 AM on a bus, stopping in downtown Pella on the way up for a quick break and snack. We will spend the morning and early afternoon exploring Reiman Gardens, Orchid Fest, and the Butterfly Wing. Lunch from Hickory Park will be provided, along with a Q&A session with a Horticulture expert. On the way home, we will stop at the Cheese House in Leithyn, for a break and snack, returning to the office around 5:30 PM.

Cost is $20 per person, which includes the bus trip, admission to Reiman Gardens, and lunch. Youth are welcome to attend with an adult. 4-H members can attend for $10. Additional costs: you will be responsible for purchasing snacks along the way or orchids or gift shop items at the garden.

Registration is required by JANUARY 23RD. Register online at: https://go.iastate.edu/J3WPTR Limited spots available! 

Indoor Farmers Market

Weekly market with locally grown produce and hand made items.
Indoor Market: Nov.-April Sat. 8am-1pm at Magnolia Sanctuary

Library Book Sale

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

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

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

Saturday Step

Blind Date with a Book

Valentine's Day is around the corner and love is in the air - that’s why we've brought back our Blind Date with a Book event! Each book is individually wrapped – do not unwrap the books until after you've checked them out! We've included a general category at the bottom to help you quickly narrow down your options (fiction, nonfiction, biography, graphic novel). Pick out something that interests you and bring it up to the desk for checkout.

Core 'N More

Rolling Circle TaiChi

Run, Jump, Play: A 4-Week Movement Series for Kids

𝗥𝘂𝗻, 𝗝𝘂𝗺𝗽, 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆! 𝗔 𝟰-𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀
This 4-week movement series focuses on running, jumping, climbing, balancing, and playing through age-appropriate games.

Each session uses simple games and obstacle-style activities to help kids build coordination, confidence, and body awareness in a fun, structured environment.

 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
Saturdays in February
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀
Preschool – Kindergarten
11:45–12:30pm

1st – 3rd Grade
12:30–1:15pm

 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Impact Fitness & Sports Performance
2803 W Grimes, Suite 6
Fairfield, IA

 𝐖𝐡𝐨'𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫
 Kids who love to move
 Kids who need more confidence and coordination
 Parents looking for a fun, active outlet with structure and coaching

 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝘁
 4 age-appropriate, coach-led sessions
 Games that develop running, jumping, balance, and coordination
 A positive environment kids look forward to each week

 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝗧𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁:
go.impactfit.co/runjumpplay

The Art of Herbal Beauty & Body Oil Event

Join us at the Maharishi Ayurveda Wellness Store on Saturday, February 7th from 12:00–4:00 PM for a special Botanical Beauty Event at our Beauty Bar.

Enjoy a botanical day with Morgan Potts of Fleur du Veil, featuring locally grown and handcrafted tinctures, elixirs, bitters, floral facial mists, and luxurious room and linen sprays.

You’ll also meet Rebecca Lansky of Cedar Rose Spa, who will showcase Maharishi Ayurvedic self-care items, demonstrate how to perform abhyanga (self-massage), and share the benefits of body and hair oils.

Plus, enjoy exclusive in-store specials and find a thoughtful gift for someone special:

 Event-Day Specials (2/7 only):
• Buy a Vata Body Massage Oil, get a Vata or Pitta Hair Oil half off
• Receive a free Jasmine soap with any $25 purchase

We look forward to welcoming you for a beautiful afternoon of self-care and connection.

Origami Workshop

Date & Time: The 1st Saturday of the Month | 1:00-2:30pm. 
Location: FPL Conference Room
Audience: Adults & Youth Age 12 and Up 

Origami, the art of paper folding, originated in Japan in the 7th century, and today is firmly established as an international art form. Join local enthusiast and origami guide Vedder Wright for an intro to origami class. All are welcome, from the humblest of beginners to longtime origami practitioners. All materials will be provided for free to participants. Due to limited space, RSVP is required for this event. This class is intended for participants age 12 and up.  

If you need assistance due to a disability in order to join this event, please contact the front desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. 

Hamnet

From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Breaking hearts and mending them in one fell swoop, Hamnet speculates on the inspiration behind Shakespeare’s masterpiece with palpable emotional force thanks to Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal’s astonishing performances.

2026 Winter Showcase

Get ready to be blown away as the dedicated dancers of HTDA's Storm Competition Team take the stage for their Annual Winter Showcase. This event is the official sendoff for our competition dancers, offering them one final performance opportunity before they begin competing this spring.

You'll be the very first audience to witness the passion, precision, and talent poured into every single one of their solos, duos, trios, and group routines! It’s an evening packed with diverse choreography and dazzling performances that you won't want to miss.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, February 7th, 2026

Time: Doors open at 3:30 PM | Show starts promptly at 4:00 PM

Location: Fairfield High School Auditorium

Ticket Information:
Pre-Sale Tickets: $10 General Admission. Available for purchase exclusively through Dance Studio Pro. (Ticket sales open January 1st)

Tickets at the Door: $15 General Admission (cash only)

HTDA Dancers: Dancers currently enrolled in any HTDA class receive FREE admission!

Come celebrate the hard work and dedication of the Storm Competition Team and wish them luck for the upcoming season!

Hamnet

From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Breaking hearts and mending them in one fell swoop, Hamnet speculates on the inspiration behind Shakespeare’s masterpiece with palpable emotional force thanks to Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal’s astonishing performances.

Library Book Sale

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

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

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

Adventure Cafe

Welcome to the Adventure Cafe!
If you're a weary adventurer you can join us for a cup of coffee or tea.
If you're seeking a new adventure you can join us for the adventure of the week. 
The adventure menu will change every week, but will include items such as
 *One shot RPG modules 
 *Asymetrical strategy games
 *Hidden objective games
 *Cooperative adventure games
 *HeroQuest

Keep an eye on our social media to see the adventure of the week!

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.

Community Volunteer Day

Marty Supreme

Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. Serving up Timothée Chalamet at his most infectiously charismatic, Marty Supreme is a propulsive epic that realizes its sky-high aspirations even while it critiques its indelible hero’s toxic ambition.