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ServSafe Course / Testing

 Boost Your Food Safety Skills with a ServSafe Course! 

 Friday, July 24, 2026 (deadline for registering is July 14)
 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 $199.00

Working in food service? A ServSafe course is a smart step toward safer practices and career growth!
 Learn proper food handling and sanitation techniques
 Reduce the risk of foodborne illness
 Meet health department and employer requirements
 Build confidence in maintaining a safe kitchen
 Strengthen your résumé and career opportunities

Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to refresh your knowledge, ServSafe training helps you protect your customers and your workplace.

 Stay safe, stay certified, and stand out in the food service industry!
 Register online: https://ihcc.edu/servsafe
 Questions? Contact Cathy at 641-683-5281 or cathy.stahl@indianhills.edu

Better you Business with Quickbooks

 Take Control of Your Finances with QuickBooks Training! 

Friday, July 24
9am – 4 pm
$85

Ready to build confidence in managing your business or workplace finances? This QuickBooks training session can help you stay organized and efficient!

 Track income and expenses with ease
 Create accurate financial reports
 Simplify invoicing and payments
 Reduce errors and save time
 Stay organized and tax-ready

Whether you're new to QuickBooks or want to sharpen your skills, this training can help you work smarter and gain valuable financial confidence.

 Invest in your skills and take charge of your finances today!
Register online at https://ihcc.edu/businessclasses

 Cathy: 641-683-5281
 cathy.stahl@indianhills.edu 

Browns Tent Sale

Notice of Meeting - Personnel Commitee

Oil Painting Class

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!

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. 

Fairfield History Film Series

Date & Time: Friday, July 24th | 3:30pm 
Location: FPL Meeting Room
Audience: General Audiences

Fairfield History Film Series at FPL
This month feaured film: A Place to Grow

Enjoy the award-winning Fairfield History Film Series—a free monthly screening at the Fairfield Public Library celebrating local history with guest hosts and behind-the-scenes reflections.

Upcoming Films:
August 28th — (4) Ahead of Their Time
September 25th — (5) Parsons
October 23rd — (6) When Maharishi Came to Town

Free admission. Donations to Fair Field 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.  

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!

Fix-It- Friday: Tech Edition

Date & Time: Friday, July 24th | 6-8 PM
Location: Main Library Space & Meeting Room 
Audience: All Ages

Join us for our next Fix-It Friday program! We'll have local electronic repair specialists, 3D printing enthusiasts, and local tech gurus giving demonstrations and providing guidance on repairs. The meeting room will be open for classic video game play for veteran players and curious visitors as well.  Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Come out and have fun with us!

This event is co-sponsored by the Southeast Iowa Sierra Club. 

If you need assistance to attend this event due to a disability, please contact Director Alecs Schmidt-Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 4 or director@fairfield.lib.i.a.us. 

Evelyn Gamarath's Summer Camp 2026 Week 2: Rapunzel - Public Performance

Missoula Children’s Theatre takes students ages 5-14 from audition to performance in just 5 days!

Students can expect to learn basic performance skills and song and dance routines, all while having an absolute BLAST! Registration includes all materials, costumes, scripts and makeup. No theater experience is necessary; Missoula Children’s Theatre instructors will prepare your student with everything they need to succeed.

**SHOW SYNOPSIS**

Rapunzel

Adapted by Michael McGill

Music and Lyrics by Michael McGill

Would it surprise you to know that the story of Rapunzel happened in France? Well, it didn’t really, but our story takes you on a frivolous frolic through the French countryside. The Ogres garden in the Mushroom patch while the Corn and Potato spies report back to Madame Gothel. Frenchy and his intense friends, the Wood Elves, do their best to help Rapunzel escape the grasp of Madame Gothel. The lost Prince, Rapunzel’s parents, and her friends the Unicorns try to help. Just when you think it’s safe to cross the bridge, a Troll and Three Billy Goats Gruff get in the way. It doesn’t help that the Three Bears (or is it four) confuse Rapunzel with Goldilocks and chase her through the forest. Add to that the Gremlins trying to play tricks on everyone, and you have chaos! Well, it’s not that bad because the Pixies foil the Gremlins’ plans most of the time. In short, Rapunzel and all the rest of the characters tell a silly tale of personal triumph and friendship.
Preregistration is required!

Cost: $100 per student (scholarship opportunities are available — contact Niccole at niccole@fairfieldacc.com BEFORE paying)

Does your student want to participate both weeks? Pay full price enrollment ($100) for Aladdin and a discounted rate of $75 for Rapunzel when participating both weeks. Please contact Niccole at niccole@fairfieldacc.com BEFORE paying for the 2 week discount code. Students that are approved for a scholarship will have scholarship pricing both weeks and not eligible for other discounts.

Who Can Participate?: Ages 5 - 14 years old (by July 1, 2026)

When: July 20 - 24 (Times vary; check https://fairfieldacc.com/event/summer-camp-2026-rapunzel/ for more info. Final rehearsal schedule dependent on role assigned.)

Public Performance: July 24 at 7 pm

Tif & Mollie

Folk/rock tour de force Tif & Mollie will paint a bullseye on your heart with their multi-instrumental loops, improv, harmony laden hip-hop Americana. Tiffany Christopher’s virtuosic command has earned her openings for Brandi Carlile, Ani DeFranco, Indigo Girls, Martin Sexton, Billy Corgan, Michael Franti, and Jethro Tull. Austin-based cellist Mollie Fischer met Tif at an all women’s music festival in 2022, quickly forming a mutual admiration club. Within weeks Tiffany invited Mollie to jump in the sprinter and join her on tour. There is something deeply honest yet fluid and playful as the ocean about what they manifest together on stage.

Doors open at 7:00. Come early for a bite and a drink. Tickets available at the link or in person at the cafe. Go to fairfieldmuse.org to find out how you can support live music in Fairfield!

Moth Night

Enjoy a fun night of mothing led by entomologist Moni Hayne. Begin with an introduction near Shelter #1 followed by time to see what moths and other insects are attracted to the black light stations.

Moth Night

Enjoy a fun night of mothing led by entomologist Moni Hayne. Begin with an introduction near Shelter #1 followed by time to see what moths and other insects are attracted to the black light stations.

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

Browns Tent Sale

Southeast Iowa Farm Crawl

Kids Club - Party in the Parking Lot

Strides of Hope Fundraiser

 Make every step count! Join the Community Team's Strides of Hope Fundraiser on Saturday, July 25 and help support Relay For Life and cancer research. Whether you choose to run, walk, donate, or cheer others on, your participation helps make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.

 Register by July 3 to guarantee your event T-shirt!

This event is a great opportunity to get active, support an important cause, and come together as a community to bring hope to those facing cancer. Every registration and donation helps fund cancer research, patient support programs, and efforts to create a future with more survivors and fewer cancer diagnoses.

Ready to get moving for a great cause? Register or donate today:
https://givebutter.com/strides-of-hope-fun-runwalk-xifwsc 

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.

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. 

Meeting Dates
June 27 - “Go Tell It On The Mountain” by James Baldwin
July 25 - "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck
August 22 - "The Fountainhead" by Ayn Rand

Discuss a classic at the Right To Read Book Club

5 Lesson Course - Introduction to Drawing

Skippy the Drum Machine

“Skippy The Drum Machine” is an educational concert showing how music is made through the voice, body, and beatboxing, the art of making drum sounds with your mouth. Led by Luke “Skippy” Harbur, you’ll learn something new, make silly sounds, wiggle your body, and leave with tools for how to make your own music! No experience necessary: no matter your age, this program proves we are all smarter, kinder, and better together!

This program is a part of the Plant a Seed Read! Summer Reading Challenge and is supported in part by financial contributions by Community First Credit Union, Everybody's Whole Foods, Investment Insights, Overland, and in honor of Judy Smith.

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.

Batavia Masonic Lodge Meal

This is a free will offering meal. The Batavia Masonic lodge will be serving corn and bologna from 5-7pm with a DJ playing music from 6-9pm