Blog Entries tagged 'Fairfield First'

Finding Fairfield and the Holiday Spirit

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:00:00 +0100

Local Economy Summit: Assuring Economic Opportunity for All Iowans

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:00:00 +0100

The election is over the results are in and if hasn't hit you yet, the government is not going to solve the economic or health care crisis. 59 million people don't have health insurance and according to Gallup poll data, 16% of American families are challenged with getting food on t

Iowa Films Win Big at the Wild Rose Film Festival

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 01:00:00 +0100

I just back from the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival in Des Moines last night. It is a week-long affair that r

Fairfield First Awards Banquet - 2010

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 01:00:00 +0100

I attended the Fairfield First and Fairfield Entrepreneurs Association Banquet last night in Fairfield. The events co-sponsors are Hometown Harvest of Southeast Iowa and the Fairfield Volunteer Center. Revelations did the catering and all the food was locally sourced in Southeast Iowa. I was prou

Salute to the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Tue, 04 May 2010 01:00:00 +0100

Fairfield First salutes the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center and the City of Fairfield for structuring a public-private partnership that supports the continued success of our Sondheim Center

Iowa's Hairapalooza!

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:00:00 +0100

From the Huffington Post:

While no one was looking, Fairfield, Iowa has become

Tibetan Pilgrimage, Entrepreneurship and Megabuses

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:00:00 +0100

There was a big spread in the Life section of the Des Moines Register on a trip I made to China, Nepal and Tibet last summer called

Homemade Thanksgiving Pies

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

SEVA Pies for Thanksgiving – apple, sugar-free apple, and pumpkin.

All apple pies are unbaked and boxed. Bake some for Thanksgiving and freeze the rest for later. Pumpkin pies are all baked. Price is $18 each.

Order at

Sustainable American Indian Community Conference

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:00:00 +0100

President Bill Clinton will deliver the opening address via a special
videotaped message to leaders of Indian Country who will be participating in
the American Indian Sustainability Conference, which will be held September 25 to 27 at Maharishi University of Managemen

The Beach Boys' Mike Love: Energy Czar for a Day

source@lisco.com — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:00:00 +0100

"Go green, Fairfield!" Those were Mike Love's parting words at a press conference on Friday, August 14, during which Mayor Ed Malloy announced that Love will be annointed "Energy Czar for the Day" at the upcoming Beach Boys concert in Fairfield, Iowa, on Labor Day, S

Sustainable Living Fundraiser Aug. 22nd

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:00:00 +0100

The Sustainable Living Center-Fairfield Ecological Design Center Fundraiser, Saturday, August 22nd,will raise funds for an executive director post. The SLC Board has selected Frank Cicela, presently with Clipper Turbine Works in Cedar Rapids.

A Slow Food 5-course meal will feature the talen

Indian Musicians in Concert at the Sondheim Aug. 16

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Fresh from touring the famous music festivals of Europe, Ranajit Sengupta, sarode player extroardinaire and Indian and European film score composer from Calcutta, will perform with Fairfield's own David Hurlin on tabla, Sunday, August 16 2 p.m., Fairfield Arts and Convention Center. Part of t

Fairfield Beautification: Adopt-a-home Edition

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100

The City of Fairfield’s Beautification Commission is looking for individuals and corporate teams who would be interested in volunteering their time to help spruce up the exterior of the approved Adopt-A-Home properties.

Fairfield First!, Fairfield Cultural Alliance and KRUU-L

Quilt Raffle for ARC of Jefferson County

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100

The Arc of Jefferson County is launching raffle ticket sales for a queen-sized quilt made locally and donated to The Arc, to raise funds for camp for local and area individuals who are intellectually or otherwise developmentally disabled. The quilt design is “Log Cabin – Star,” mac

Host a Theater Student Intern This Summer

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Thu, 14 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Support Way Off Broadway’s summer season 2009 by hosting a student intern.
This year’s group of interns, eighteen of them, will be coming from Iowa and across the United States The interns arrive on or about June 8th and they will be finished with the program on August 17th. P

Fairfield First! Buzz - May 8th

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Way Off Broadway - Fun Raiser - 2-for-1 tickets for Fairfield First! Members
Friday, May 8th, Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts Center. Featuring special guest, Mr. Stan Brown who appeared in the June of 2008 production of Robby Benson’s Open Heart.
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Circle of Compassion Benefit Concert for the Lakota Tribe

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Ed Malloy is hosting the Circle of Passion Benefit Concert, Friday, April 10, 2009, 7:30 p.m. Stephen Sondheim Center, ($16 at box office) to support the Lakota tribe on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, one of the poorest areas of the country. Members of our community have rea

JCHC Valentine's Fundraiser & More Fairfield News

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:00:00 +0100

What sweeter way to spend Valentine's Day than the Jefferson County Health Center’s annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser, Saturday, February 14, at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center. Start with the social mingle at 7:00 - 8:30, featuring a large

Mayor Malloy Endorses Buy Fairfield First Week

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Fairfield Mayor Ed Malloy has officially proclaimed November 28 through December 7, 2008, as “Fairfield First Buy Local Week,” in recognition of the important role local businesses play in Fairfield. A part of the Fairfield First! campaign, Buy Local Week promotes patronizing local bu

Fairfield Buzz - August 7

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Fairfield's Big Give - This Week
Benefit Dinner, Auction For Becky Keller
Saturday, Aug. 8, 3pm, Shelter House #3, Chautauqua Park
Becky Keller is being treated for cancer at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. All donations would be greatly apprecia