Welcome to

Fairfield, Iowa

Pilates: Improvers - Intermediate

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.

Pilates: Foundations

Golden Years at the Well

A special time for seniors to connect, make new friends, and enjoy games, puzzles, coffee, and snacks. It’s a lot of fun—and best of all, it’s completely free!
Don’t miss the fun—come join us!

Adult Craft and Connect

Join FPL Librarians Joy Craig and Sara Martindale , community volunteers, and local crafters for a weekly crafting and textiles program! Instructions and materials will be provided for projects selected by staff—but participants are welcome to bring whatever personal project they are currently working on as well!  Happy crafting!

This program is a part of the Level Up at your Library! Summer Reading Challenge and is supported in part by financial Contributions by Everybody’s Whole Food Store, ITC Midwest, LLC., and Avi and Dora Pogel.

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.

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.

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

Xanadu Auditions – Fairfield Youth Performing Arts

Fairfield Youth Performing Arts holds auditions for Xanadu. Pre-register to receive an audition kit, which includes show information, script excerpts, and music tracks.

Open to young performers interested in being part of this upcoming production.

Show Dates:

Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Friday, July 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 3:00 PM

Sponsored by Fairfield Universal Therapy, Live Wire Electric/Straight Up Doors, Edward Jones, Iowa State Bank, and Liberty Communications.

Sign Up for FYPA Link – https://forms.gle/hGRCyLEoA1Mx8pSv7

Pre-Register for Auditions Link – https://forms.gle/VK17Uu2BTustajxp6

Maharishi Open House

We always accommodate personal tours and visits when a family is unable to make any of our planned Open House dates.

Homeschool Adventures

Help us celebrate the end of another school year with some fishing and kayaking at the Shelter #3 Pond at Jefferson County Park.

We will just have one big group this month from 9:00am - 12:00pm.

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.

Permanent Jewelry & Charm Bar

Walk With Ease

Date & Time: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from April 13-May 22 10-11 AM
Location: FPL Meeting Room (Conference Room on Wednesdays)

Audience: Adults Walk With Ease is a 6 week intervention program and was developed to help individuals become more physically active through walking. This program stresses the importance of physical activity to improve overall health and independence with age. Each participant will receive a Walk With Ease Guidebook and each week will consist of educational walking tips, warm-ups and stretching, and walking time. In order to participate, participants must be able to stand on their feet for 10 minutes without increased pain.

Program Details 

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from April 13-May 22 10-11 AM at the Fairfield Public Library.                         Offered free of charge thanks to the Jefferson County Extension Council and Fairfield Public Library 

To register for this program, visit: https://go.iastate.edu/ZBFINT or call the Jefferson County Extension Office at 641-472-4166

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/legal.

In partnership with Iowa Community Hub and The Arthritis Foundation.

Annual Plant Sale and Cookie Walk

 You're Invited! 
Annual Plant Sale & Cookie Walk
Hosted by the Fairfield Women’s Club

Come support your local Women’s Club at our Annual Plant Sale and Cookie Walk!

 Indoor & Outdoor Plants for Sale
Find the perfect plant for your home or garden in the Carriage House.

 Cookie Walk – Mix & Match!
Stroll through the McElhinny House and fill a box with your favorite homemade cookies — pay by the pound and get exactly what you want!

 Where: Carriage House & McElhinny House
 When: Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16
 All proceeds support Women’s Club and the historic McElhinny House

Bring a friend, grab some cookies, and take home a plant (or two)! See you there!

Soulfully Aligned Solopreneurs Summit

Some seasons don’t bloom.

They break you open… and then ask you to keep going anyway.

I’m honored to be a panelist at the Soulfully Aligned Solopreneurs Summit on May 15–16, where I’ll be speaking on what it really takes to keep moving when things don’t unfold the way you planned.

Not the polished version.
The real one.
The one where disappointment tries to convince you to shrink… and you decide to root deeper instead.

Hosted by Kathryn Yarborough, this space is filled with powerful voices, grounded wisdom, and women who aren’t just building businesses… they’re answering a calling.

Inside, you’ll receive:
• Tools to attract aligned, soul-right clients
• Messages that don’t just inspire you… they activate you
• Honest, transformational ways to grow something that actually feels like yours

This is for the woman who knows she’s here for more… even if the path has felt messy, slow, or uncertain.

If that’s you, come sit with us.

Here is the link🌿 

https://nssass--mca.thrivecart.com/sassfree/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1777854901880484&usg=AOvVaw3ePH3CI041A8AZkBksGQLG

Ribbon Cutting - BlushGold Wealth & Legacy

 Ribbon Cutting Celebration – BlushGold Wealth & Legacy

Join the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors as we officially welcome BlushGold Wealth & Legacy to the Chamber with a ribbon cutting celebration!

BlushGold Wealth & Legacy is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve their lifetime and legacy goals through personalized financial solutions. With a focus on building trusted relationships, their team offers comprehensive services including financial planning, investment strategies, retirement planning, estate and beneficiary planning, and more—supporting clients in creating meaningful impact for generations to come.

 Extraordinary Planning. Extraordinary Living.

Come meet the team, learn more about their client-centered approach, and help us celebrate this exciting addition to our business community!

 Date: Friday, May 15
 Time: 12:00 PM (Noon)
 Location: 500 N 3rd St, Suite 206B, Fairfield

Bring a friend, take a break over lunch, and help us give BlushGold Wealth & Legacy a warm Chamber welcome! 

https://www.blushgoldwealth.com/

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!

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!

Prime Rib Night

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!

Celebrate Spring Fusion

Join us for Spring Fusion 2026! 
Celebrate creativity, connection, and community at this special live event on Friday, May 15 from 6:00–7:30 pm at the Henry Ogden Clark Auditorium—or tune in online!

 Be part of the excitement with our Spring Raffle: tickets are $30 each or 4 for $100, with FOUR amazing grand prize categories to enter. The more tickets you purchase, the greater your chances to win—and you can even win in multiple categories!

 Bonus giveaways, community fun, and big prizes await. Best of all, the live event is FREE and open to the public, and you don’t need to be present to win.

Grab your tickets, invite your friends, and join the fun—this is a night you won’t want to miss!

 http://maharishischool.betterworld.org/