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(4/30)* May Fairfield Farmers Market

The Farmers Market will begin the outdoor market season on May 5th. Local favorite, Jefferson County Green Band will be performing starting at 10:00am, and our annual plant exchange will also begin promptly at 10:00am and only last around a half an hour.

Saturday the 12h, Chandra Das and Global Cooling will be performing their sounds starting at 10:00am. Additionally, the plant

(5/13) Word Of Life Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule

Calendar for the week of:   May13th thru May 19th
Sunday 13th    9:00 Sunday School for Children and
                           10:00 Worship with Communion
Wed. May 16th 7:30-9:30 Wed. Wild Ones

(5/18) Wapello County Farmers Market

The Wapello County Farmers Market
Located at Family Video Parking Lot 819 Albia Road in Ottumwa IA
Every Monday and Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm
Begins May 18th and runs until the end of October
This is a certified market to accept WIC, SFMNP, and CVV's, some vendors may accept EBT.
There will be a wide variety of home grown fruits and veggies, plants, flowers, baked goods, crafts, and

(5/19) Fairfield Elks Family Yard Sale

Elks Family Yard Sale
Saturday, May 19th
8am-Noon
At the Elks Lodge-West side of the Square
Exercise Equipment-Electronics-Household Items-Beautiful China Set-Kirby Vacuum-Antique Rocking Horse-Trombone-Designer Clothing, Shoes, & Purses and much-much more.
All proceeds to the Lodge

(5/19) American Flag Disposal Event

Flag Disposal Event
May 19th 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Ottumwa Park by the War Memorials
Bring your tattered, torn, faded flag that no longer servable to fly to the park.
Receive a coupon for purchasing a new flag from O’Hara Hardware
Your name will be place in a drawing for a flag flown over the Iowa Capital.
We will have a display of Park Sullivan flags. Come and see the

(5/19) Fairfield Women's Club Trash And Treasure Sale/Plant Sale/Cookie Walk

Saturday, May 19th, Fairfield Women's Club is hosting a trash and treasure sale, plant sale, and cookie walk at McElhinny House, 300 N. Court St., Fairfield from 7:30 AM to 4 PM

(5/19) Fairfield Girl Scout Car Wash Fundraiser

Katrina, Maddie, and Kristen, all girls from Fairfield, are going on Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois National Trip. They will be visiting Washington D.C., New York City, Philadelphia and Boston. The girls are having a Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, May 19th from 1:00-4:00 at the Fairfield Family Video parking lot to help offset the cost of the

(5/19) "World Flavors" Destination Imagination Showcase & Silent Auction

Six teams of students in grades 4-12 have earned first place in Iowa's creative problem-solving competition: Destination ImagiNation and are headed to the international competition May 22-27 at University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Every year Maharishi School hosts a celebration to showcase the creative intelligence of these students and raise funds to get them to the international

(5/20) Word Of Life Lutheran Church Weekly Calendar

Contact; Judy Cooper 319-696-2297
Word of Life Lutheran Church LCMC
2090 Libertyville Road
Fairfield, Iowa 52556
Calendar for the week of:
May 20th thru May 26th
Sunday May20th 9:00 Gradation Reception

(5/21) Fairfield Public Library Program - "Royal Court"

"Hear Yea! Hear Yea! The Royal Court of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II invites you to help celebrate her 60th Diamond Anniversary on the throne. All Lords, Ladies, Princes, and Princesses of the land are invited to attend an afternoon, Monday, May 21st at the Fairfield Public Library from 3:15pm to 4 pm for stories, knight hooding, magic and birthday cake, books and

(5/22) Hershey Youth Track & Field Meet

(5/26) Memorial Day Ceremony in Lockridge

Saturday, May 26th, the City of Lockridge will host a brief Memorial Day Program -
Schedule of Events
7:45 - Honor Guard meets at the Community Center - they will march from the Community Center to the Cemetery approximately 7:50

8:00 - Raising of the Flag, Singing of the National Anthem (by special guest vocalist's)

8:05 - Rifle Team will fire a volley of rounds followed by the

(6/1) Recipes Needed!!

JCHC 100th Anniversary Cookbook. We are looking for your favorite family recipes.
Pick up a recipe form at the JCHC Gift Shop or the Bargain Box. Deadline June 1st.

(6/1) Trojan Boys Basketball Camp

(6/04) Tiny Tots @ Fairfield Park & Rec

(6/4) Healthy Kids Day Camp

(6/6) Wapello County Blood Drive

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is having a blood drive in the following location:
Agency Community Center 3:30 to 7:30 PM

(6/6) Vintage Power Wagon Rally

(6/8) Capture the Magic with the Ballroom Dance Company at the Sondheim Center

Capture the Magic with the Ballroom Dance Company at the Sondheim Center, Friday, June 8
Brigham Young University’s top dance troupe showcases spectacular dance formations, solos and ensembles numbers

The internationally traveled Brigham Young University Ballroom Dance Company will bring its champion showcase Capture

(6/8) Jefferson County Blood Drive

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is having a blood drive in the following location:
Friday, June 8th
Jefferson County Health Center 8 AM to 12:30 PM

(6/8) Vacation Bible School at Mother Cabrini Hall in Richland

2012 Vacation Bible School will take place from Monday, June 4 through Friday June 8 at Mother Cabrini Hall in Richland. Sessions will be from 6:00 to 8:30 Pm. The Theme will be Na-tional Parks from SonRise. This is an community Bible School ( everyone who is four years old through 6th grade is invited to attend. There will be Bible Story,Skits, Crafts, Music, Games and Snacks with a program

(6/9) Loopy Trail Run "Keeping it in the Loop"

(4/13, 5/4, 6/9) Blakesburg Devlopment Corporation Musical Shows

The Blakeburg Development Corporation Spring 2012, proudly presents the following musical shows:
Midnight Blue, Lori King and Band Friday, April 13th
Lonesome Fugitive Friday, May 4
Classic Country Band Saturday, June 9
All are good to dance to, or just sit back and enjoy listening. All shows start at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 5:00 pm for home cooked food, pie & ice cream along with

(6/12) Jefferson And Keokuk County Blood Drives

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is having a blood drive in the following locations:
Tuesday, June 12th
Cambridge Investments Research Inc., Fairfield 12:30 to 5 PM
Jefferson County Fairgrounds/Activities Center 2 to 7 PM
Hedrick Community Center 3 to 7 PM

(6/13) Jefferson County Blood Drive

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is having a blood drive in the following location:
Wednesday, June 13th
Fairfield Financial Institutions 8 AM to 12:30 PM

(6/14) Jefferson County Blood Drive

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is having a blood drive in the following location:
Thursday, June 14th
Word of Life Lutheran Church/Fairfield 2:30 to 7:30 PM

(6/15) Tiny Tots Swim Lessons at Fairfield Park & Rec

(6/15) Swim Lessons at Fairfield Park & Rec

(6/18) Jefferson County Blood Drives

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is having a blood drive in the following location:
Monday, June 18th
Dexter Apache Holdings, Inc./Fairfield 8 AM to 11 AM
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church/Fairfield 2:30 to 6:30 PM

(6/18) Fairfield Girls Volleyball Camp

(6/18) Fairfield Elementary Girls Volleyball Camp

(6/19) Jefferson And Wapello County Blood Drives

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is having a blood drive in the following location:
Tuesday, June 19th
Indian Hills Community College/Ottumwa 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Lockridge Fire and Rescue 3:30 to 7:30 PM
Packwood Lions Club 3:30 to 7:30 PM