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| First Annual Political Trivia Contest |
The Jefferson County Democratic Party is hosting their first annual Political Trivia Contest at the Fairfield Senior Center located at the corner of Court and Adams on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Bring a team of four to enter the contest – entry fee is $25. If you don’t have four people, come anyway and we will help you form a team. There are already several teams committed. Grand Prize is $100 Cash! There will be “munchies” and soft drinks for sale. Come join the fun!
An extra treat – Congressman Dave Loebsack will be in attendance and hopes to be able to participate.
For further information or questions, contact Susie Drish at 641-919-3741 or Judy Stevens at 641-472-3496. |
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| Fairfield Famers' Market May Events |
The Fairfield Farmers’ Market May Activities:
May 17: The market hears the cosmic disco styling’s of Theodore Blackshear Bowen.
May 24: The market celebrates Memorial Day weekend!
May 31: The market has a live musical performance from The Jefferson County Green Band!
All outdoor markets are located at Howard Park, just one block north of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Saturdays begin at 8am and last until 1pm; Wednesdays begin at 3:30pm and last until 7pm. |
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| First United Methodist Church Lasagna Meal |
The Fairfield First United Methodist Church will host a lasagna meal complete with salad, dessert and drinks, Sunday, May 18, 2008 beginning at noon. A free will offering will be accepted. |
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| Jaycees Collecting Cans to Raise Funds |
In an additional effort to raise funds to help cover the increase in cost for this years’ fireworks show, the Fairfield Jaycees will be holding a beverage can/bottle drive on May 24th and June 7th in the Econo Foods parking lot from 10am – 2pm. Please bring your cans and bottles in for a donation to this wonderful cause. All cans and bottles collected will go towards the 2008 fireworks show. |
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| Fairfield Challenger Team Selling CDs |
Fairfield Challenger Baseball League is selling a Music CD for a fundraiser to support their trip to an Iowa Cubs game this summer. The CD “The Challenger Baseball Song and other Hits” is endorsed by Little League Baseball, and features Ben Rudnick & Friends. Ben Rudnick and Friends have won four Parent's Choice Awards.
The Challenger Song captures the excitement and pride shared by thousands of young people in the Challenger Baseball Program. Anyone wanting to preview the CD may go to www.benrudnick.com. The CD is selling for $10.each with all the profits going to the Fairfield Challenger team. Anyone interested in purchasing a CD should contact Sheila Clements at 469-5076 OR clems5@iowatelecom.net . |
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| Park & Rec Tots Day Camp Registration |
The Fairfield Park & Recreation Department is hosting a Tots Day Camp. This is a program for children to meet and play games, take trips, sing songs, make art projects and have a lot of fun! The program will be held Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 16 through July 17 at the Roosevelt Recreation Center Preschool. The program is for children age three to five. The cost is $40 per child. The classes will be 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 1:00-3:00 p.m. Class size is limited, and pre-registration is required. |
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| Habitat For Humanity Sells Building Materials |
Habitat for Humanity to Sell Surplus Building Materials, Fixtures, Furniture at City-Wide Garage Sale. At the city-wide garage sale on May 17, Greater Fairfield Area Habitat for Humanity will offer for sale surplus building materials, fixtures, and furniture that have been donated to the organization and cannot be used in Habitat houses. The sale will begin at 8:00 AM at the corner of South Court Street and East Adams Avenue. |
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| Humble's Heroes Tip Night: May 28 |
Humble's Heroes Jefferson County Relay for Life Team will be waiting tables at the Pizza Ranch in Fairfield on Wednesday, May 28. Tips and 10-percent of the sales will go toward the Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. |
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| Jefferson County Fair Queen Forms Available |
If you are interested in being a Jefferson County Fair Queen candidate, applications and rules may be picked up at the Jefferson County Fair Extension Office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
You must be between the ages of 16 - 21 by August 1 of 2008 and live in Jefferson County or participate in a majority of your activities within the county. You do not have to be a member of 4-H or FFA to participate.
If you have any questions please call, Kortney Heald @ 319-695-3820 or Cynthia Post @ 641-472-1404. |
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| Relay for Life Meeting Tuesday, May 20 |
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Jefferson County meeting will be held Tuesday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson County Hospital Conference Room. For more information contact Michelle Rauscher, 641-469-5147. |
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| Van Buren County Ambulance EMS Day |
It’s the 3RD Annual Van Buren County Ambulance EMS Day, Saturday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds. On hand will be the Van Buren County Ambulance, Farmington EMS, Bonaparte First Responders, Douds First Responders, Cantril First Responders, and Community Fire Departments. The Keosauqua Fire Department will provide jaws of life demonstrations and Air Evac will land at 9 a.m. with tours of the helicopter.
There will be free blood pressure checks, free information cards, free finger print ID card for first 100 children, and free child car seat checks. Take this opportunity to see everything your communities have to offer in EMS and Fire and to say thank you to all your volunteers. |
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| First Christian Church Supper |
The Fairfield First Christian Church, 207 W. Burlington Ave., invites the public to join them for sandwiches, salads, cake and homemade ice cream Wednesday, May 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. There will be a free will offering. Enjoy an evening of fellowship and a tasty meal. There will be an informal Bible Study following the supper. |
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| Memorial Day Service in Bentonsport |
A Memorial Day Service will be held at the Historic Presbyterian Church on the hill in Bentonsport, Monday, May 26 at 7 p.m. There will be an observance through music featuring local talent. |
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| St. Joseph Church Congregate Meal |
The East Pleasant Plain St. Joseph Church will host a congregate meal Thursday, May 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The meal will feature ham balls, scalloped potatoes, veggies, a salad bar, rhubarb crisp, bread and a beverage. Bingo will be played following the meal. |
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| Trail Buggy Rides Available Starting May 29 |
The Jefferson County Conservation Board will make its trail rides available for people with limited mobility who would like the opportunity to see local nature scenery in Jefferson County Park and along the trail system. The “Electric Trail Buggy” can accommodate up to seven adults. This year rides will be on Thursday, May 29, Friday, May 30; and Saturday, May 31 at 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. All rides start at the Jefferson County Park Nature Center, and last approximately one hour. To reserve a seat call 472-4421. |
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| Bentonsport Craft and Flea Market Coming Soon |
Bentonsport Craft and Flea Market will be Memorial Weekend, May 24, 25, 26. Hours will be 10-5. There will be antiques, crafts, gifts, art, flea market treasures, food and demonstrations. Bentonsport is located in SE Iowa, off of Scenic By-Way J40. |
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| Richland Fireman's Breakfast |
The annual Richland Fireman’s Breakfast will be held Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. There will be a free will offering taken for the breakfast that includes: pancakes, biscuits & gravy, sausage, eggs, fruit, and donuts with coffee and juice. |
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| Wine & Arts Festival in Centerville |
Wine & Fine Arts Festival to be held Saturday June 14, 2008 from 3 to 9 pm on the Centerville Courthouse Lawn. We will have several different Iowa wineries present and wonderful gourmet food. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase fabulous art work. For more information please call 641-437-4242 or email projectpride@msn.com or check our web site at iowawinefest.com |
