Friday, August 28 • Fairfield History Film Series: Ahead of Their Time. A free monthly screening of the award-winning film series. 3:30 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon, August 28-31 • Cinema Fairfield: “The Odyssey.” Odysseus, King of Ithaca, embarks on a perilous journey to return home after the Trojan War. Crossing the Mediterranean Sea with fellow soldiers, they soon find themselves battling not only the elements, but an array of menacing obstacles and mythical creatures along the way. 7 p.m. daily with a Sunday 2:30 p.m. matinee. FACC, 200 N. Main, Fairfield.
Friday, August 28 • Shawn Maxwell. Chicago-based jazz composer and saxophonist. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Saturday, August 29 • Fairfield Farmers Market. Find fresh produce, flowers and plants, crafts, honey, eggs, and more. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Howard Park at Main & Grimes Ave., Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Sunday, August 30 • Irish Music Session. Listen or join an informal gathering of local and visiting musicians for a traditional Irish music session. Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Sunday, August 30 • All Latin Dance. Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue led by Benjamin Valverde. Rumba, Cha Cha, and Samba led by Paul Saipher. Every last Sunday of the month. 7:30 p.m., Morning Star Studio, 51 1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield. (641) 919-5698.
Monday, August 31 • Sew Awesome Open Hours. Got a sewing project—or need help with one? Enjoy weekly open hours in the sewing room. Freewill donation. Mon. 1–4, Wed. 1–4, Thurs. 1–5, Sat. 10–5, Sew Awesome, 505 Dimmick Drive, Rm 139, behind MIU Library, Fairfield. Updates on Facebook.com @ Fairfield Makerspace.
Tuesday, September 1 • Shut Up and Write. Writers sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. All skill levels welcome. Bring paper, pens, laptop! Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Tuesday, September 1 • Parkinson’s Monthly Support Group. Held the first Tuesday of every month. 4 p.m. Jefferson County Health Center, Room C. Contact Michelle (641) 469-4353.
Wednesday, September 2 • Mah Jongg. Join players in an American variation of the 19th-century Chinese tile-based game. Instruction for new players in the first hour. Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, September 2 • Matinee Book Club. David Patterson hosts this long-running book club where participants take turns selecting books for the group to read. For more info, contact Joy Craig at jcraig@fairfield.lib.ia.us. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551. Every first Wednesday.
Wednesday, September 2 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, September 3 • Book Treks. Walk the trails with the Fairfield Public Library at Chautauqua Park to enjoy nature and listen to audiobooks in the Libby app. 10 a.m Thursdays. Fairfield Chautauqua Park, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Thursday, September 3 • All Ages Craft & Connect. Choose your own projects in this weekly crafting and textiles program. Instruction and materials provided. Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Thursday, September 3 • Thursday Night Gravel Ride. All levels welcome, featuring 2-3 route options with varying mileage that change every week. Thursdays through Labor Day. 5:30 p.m. departure from The Ride Bike Shop, 123 N. Court St., Fairfield.
Thursday, September 3 • Portrait Class: Live Model Open Studio. Come draw regularly or once in a while, and learn from other artists. Thursdays, 1:30–3:30 p.m., Fairfield Art Association Studio, FACC, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldArtAssociation.org.
Thursday, September 3 • Thursday Live Music at the Lab. Dance and hang to classic blues and rock. Thursdays, 8 p.m., The Lab, 408 W. Lowe Ave., Fairfield. (641) 954-2653.
Thursday, September 3 • Steve McLain. Country, Americana, reggae, and blues one-man band. Thursdays 6–8 p.m., Dew Drop Inn, 306 Fairfield Rd., Libertyville. (641) 693-4281.
Friday, September 4 • Fairfield First Fridays. HarvestFest features locally grown items and local growers! Open Mic in the Park. featuring food and fun around the square. 6:30-9 p.m. Fairfield. fairfieldfirstfridays.org.
Friday, September 4 • Cinema Fairfield: “To Which We Belong.” Part of the Regenerative Agriculture film series, this documentary follows farmers, ranchers, and ocean farmers around the world as they move away from conventional practices and adopt regenerative approaches. 7 p.m. FACC, 200 N. Main, Fairfield.
Saturday, September 5 • Fairfield Farmers Market. It’s Customer Appreciation Day! Find fresh produce, flowers and plants, crafts, honey, eggs, and lots more. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Howard Park at Main & Grimes Ave., Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Saturday, September 5 • Origami Workshops. Join local enthusiast Vedder Wright to learn the basics in this recurring program. All skill levels are welcome. First Saturdays. 1-2:30 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551. RSVP recommended.
Saturday, September 5 • West Coast Swing Social Dance Party. Swing, blues, boogie or rock! Everyone welcome. Every first Saturday. Morning Star Studio, 51-1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield.
Sunday, September 6 • Irish Music Session. Listen to—or join!— an informal gathering of local and visiting musicians for a traditional Irish music session. Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Monday, September 7 • Genealogy Group. Join Barbara Rainbow for a group exploration of genealogy and local history. Learn to navigate Ancestry.com. Bring any materials you’d like to share. Every 1st Monday. 2:30-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Tuesday, September 8 • Shut Up and Write. Writers sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. All skill levels welcome. Bring paper and pens, or laptop! Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, September 9 • Mah Jongg. Join players in an American variation of the 19th-century Chinese tile-based game. Instruction for new players in the first hour. Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, September 9 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, September 10 • Book Treks. Walk the trails with the Fairfield Public Library at Chautauqua Park to enjoy nature and listen to audiobooks in the Libby app. 10 a.m Thursdays. Fairfield Chautauqua Park, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Thursday, September 10 • Community Block Party: Ward 3. Bring the family and lawn chairs, enjoy creativity stations and DIY activities, and meet your neighbors! Free snacks. 5-7 p.m. Heritage Park, Fairfield. FRANIowa.org.
Thursday, September 10 • Portrait Class: Live Model Open Studio. Come draw regularly or once in a while, and learn from other artists. Thursdays, 1:30–3:30 p.m., Fairfield Art Association Studio, FACC, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldArtAssociation.org.
Thursday, September 10 • Thursday Live Music at the Lab. Dance and hang to classic blues and rock. Thursdays, 8 p.m., The Lab, 408 W. Lowe Ave., Fairfield. (641) 954-2653.
Thursday, September 10 • Steve McLain. Country, Americana, reggae, and blues one-man band. Thursdays 6–8 p.m., Dew Drop Inn, 306 Fairfield Rd., Libertyville. (641) 693-4281.
Thursday, September 10 • ICON Thursday Video. TBA. 7:30 p.m. ICON Gallery, 58 N. Main St., Fairfield.
Friday, September 11 • Barnyard Bash. Hands-on activities, agricultural education, pulled pork sandwiches, snow cones, pie auction, farm animals, antique tractors, and family fun. Free pulled pork sandwich for all kids. 4–7 p.m., Maasdam Barns, Fairfield. Park at Jefferson County Health Center, shuttle available. Free.
Saturday, September 12 • Fairfield Farmers Market. Find fresh produce, flowers and plants, crafts, honey, eggs, and more. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Howard Park at Main & Grimes Ave., Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Saturday, September 12 • Prairie Remnants Book Club. Join library director Alecs Schmidt-Mickunas for a book club on the themes of ecology and sustainability. Books provided at front desk in advance. Second Saturdays. 10:15-11:30 a.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Saturday, September 12 • It Takes Two: A Legendary Duo Revue. Entertainers Erin Dearth and Dan Beckman brings history’s most iconic duos to life through music and comedy. 7:30 p.m. FACC, 200 N. Main, Fairfield.
Saturday, September 12 • Live on the Square: Todd Partridge & Whiskey Gospel. A blend of rock and roll gospel, heartfelt ballads, and audience sing-alongs. 7:30 p.m., Morning Star Studio, Fairfield.
Sunday, September 13 • Fall Sunday Gravel Ride. Weekly community bike ride on the back roads of Jefferson County. Multiple routes available. Wheels roll at 1 p.m., The Ride and other locations, Fairfield. Weekly routes and weather updates posted at Facebook.com/theridebikeshop.
Sunday, September 13 • Irish Music Session. Listen to—or join!— an informal gathering of local and visiting musicians for a traditional Irish music session. Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Tuesday, September 15 • Shut Up and Write. Writers sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. All skill levels welcome. Bring paper and pens, or laptop! Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Tuesday, September 15 • Flicka: A Love Letter. Documentary about mezzo-soprano opera singer Frederica von Stade. 7 p.m., FACC, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com. Free.
Wednesday, September 16 • Mah Jongg. Join players in an American variation of the 19th-century Chinese tile-based game. Instruction for new players in the first hour. Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, September 16 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, September 17 • Book Treks. Walk the trails with the Fairfield Public Library at Chautauqua Park to enjoy nature and listen to audiobooks in the Libby app. 10 a.m Thursdays. Fairfield Chautauqua Park, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Thursday, September 17 • The Thirsty Word. This curated reading hosted by Meredith Siemsen features a new mix of regional creative writers each month. $5. 7:30–9 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 100 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com @ Thirsty Word. Submissions: sourceoffice@lisco.com.
Thursday, September 17 • Portrait Class: Live Model Open Studio. Come draw regularly or once in a while, and learn from other artists. Thursdays, 1:30–3:30 p.m., Fairfield Art Association Studio, FACC, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldArtAssociation.org.
Thursday, September 17 • Thursday Live Music at the Lab. Dance and hang to classic blues and rock. Thursdays, 8 p.m., The Lab, 408 W. Lowe Ave., Fairfield. (641) 954-2653.
Thursday, September 17 • Steve McLain. Country, Americana, reggae, and blues one-man band. Thursdays 6–8 p.m., Dew Drop Inn, 306 Fairfield Rd., Libertyville. (641) 693-4281.
Saturday, September 19 • Fairfield Farmers Market. Find fresh produce, flowers and plants, crafts, honey, eggs, and more. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Howard Park at Main & Grimes Ave., Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Saturday, September 19 • Kiwanis Kids Day. Pancake Breakfast 6 a.m.–1 p.m., 10 a.m. parade, pony rides, entertainment, pedal pulls, face painting, bouncy house, and downtown sidewalk sales at select stores. All day, downtown Fairfield. JeffersonCountyHeritage.org.
Sunday, September 20 • Fall Sunday Gravel Ride. Weekly community bike ride on the back roads of Jefferson County. Multiple routes available. Wheels roll at 1 p.m., The Ride and other locations, Fairfield. Weekly routes and weather updates posted at Facebook.com/theridebikeshop.
Sunday, September 20 • Irish Music Session. Listen to—or join!— an informal gathering of local and visiting musicians for a traditional Irish music session. Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Tuesday, September 22 • Shut Up and Write. Writers sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. All skill levels welcome. Bring paper and pens, or laptop! Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, September 23 • Mah Jongg. Join players in an American variation of the 19th-century Chinese tile-based game. Instruction for new players in the first hour. Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, September 23 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, September 24 • Book Treks. Walk the trails with the Fairfield Public Library at Chautauqua Park to enjoy nature and listen to audiobooks in the Libby app. 10 a.m Thursdays. Fairfield Chautauqua Park, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Thursday, September 24 • Community Block Party. Bring the family and lawn chairs, enjoy creativity stations and DIY activities, and meet your neighbors! Free snacks. 5-7 p.m. Lamson Park, Fairfield. FRANIowa.org.
Thursday, September 24 • Community Block Party: Ward 3. Bring the family and lawn chairs, enjoy creativity stations and DIY activities, and meet your neighbors! Free snacks. 5-7 p.m. Heritage Park, Fairfield. FRANIowa.org.
Thursday, September 24 • Portrait Class: Live Model Open Studio. Come draw regularly or once in a while, and learn from other artists. Thursdays, 1:30–3:30 p.m., Fairfield Art Association Studio, FACC, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldArtAssociation.org.
Thursday, September 24 • Thursday Live Music at the Lab. Dance and hang to classic blues and rock. Thursdays, 8 p.m., The Lab, 408 W. Lowe Ave., Fairfield. (641) 954-2653.
Thursday, September 24 • Steve McLain. Country, Americana, reggae, and blues one-man band. Thursdays 6–8 p.m., Dew Drop Inn, 306 Fairfield Rd., Libertyville. (641) 693-4281.
Saturday, September 26 • Fairfield Farmers Market. Find fresh produce, flowers and plants, crafts, honey, eggs, and more. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Howard Park at Main & Grimes Ave., Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Saturday, September 26 • The Right to Read Book Club. Join the club for a respectful and thought-provoking discussion series exploring the library’s commitment to ensuring access to diverse ideas for all. Books available at front desk. Fourth Saturdays, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Sunday, September 27 • Fall Sunday Gravel Ride. Weekly community bike ride on the back roads of Jefferson County. Multiple routes available. Wheels roll at 1 p.m., The Ride and other locations, Fairfield. Weekly routes and weather updates posted at Facebook.com/theridebikeshop.
Sunday, September 27 • Irish Music Session. Listen to—or join!—an informal gathering of local and visiting musicians for a traditional Irish music session. Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Sunday, September 27 • All Latin Dance. Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue led by Benjamin Valverde. Rumba, Cha Cha, and Samba led by Paul Saipher. Every last Sunday of the month. 7:30 p.m., Morning Star Studio, 51 1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield. (641) 919-5698.
Tuesday, September 29 • Shut Up and Write. Writers sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. All skill levels welcome. Bring paper and pens, or laptop! Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Tuesday, September 29 • FCA Monthly Arts Meet. Come to connect, share ideas, and build community at this informal monthly gathering of musicians, writers, poets, actors, filmmakers, dancers, artists, and more! Hosted by the Fairfield Cultural Alliance. 7-9 p.m. Home of Gretchen Schafer, 707 E. Burlington, Fairfield. FairfieldCulturalAlliance.org.
Wednesday, September 30 • Mah Jongg. Join players in an American variation of the 19th-century Chinese tile-based game. Instruction for new players in the first hour. Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, September 30 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, October 1 • Book Treks. Walk the trails with the Fairfield Public Library at Chautauqua Park to enjoy nature and listen to audiobooks in the Libby app. 10 a.m Thursdays. Fairfield Chautauqua Park, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Thursday, October 1 • Community Block Party. Bring the family and lawn chairs, enjoy creativity stations and DIY activities, and meet your neighbors! Free snacks. 6:30-8:30 p.m. MIU Campus, Fairfield. FRANIowa.org.
Thursday, October 1 • Portrait Class: Live Model Open Studio. Come draw regularly or once in a while, and learn from other artists. Thursdays, 1:30–3:30 p.m., Fairfield Art Association Studio, FACC, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldArtAssociation.org.
Thursday, October 1 • Thursday Live Music at the Lab. Dance and hang to classic blues and rock. Thursdays, 8 p.m., The Lab, 408 W. Lowe Ave., Fairfield. (641) 954-2653.
Thursday, October 1 • Steve McLain. Country, Americana, reggae, and blues one-man band. Thursdays 6–8 p.m., Dew Drop Inn, 306 Fairfield Rd., Libertyville. (641) 693-4281.
Friday, October 2 • Fairfield First Fridays. Oktoberfest! Featuring music, food, and fun around the square. 6:30-9 p.m. Fairfield. fairfieldfirstfridays.org.
Saturday, October 3 • Origami Workshops. Join local enthusiast Vedder Wright to learn the basics in this recurring program. All skill levels are welcome. First Saturdays. 1-2:30 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551. RSVP recommended.
Saturday, October 3 • West Coast Swing Social Dance Party. Swing, blues, boogie or rock! Everyone welcome. Every first Saturday. Morning Star Studio, 51-1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield.
Sunday, October 4 • Fall Sunday Gravel Ride. Weekly community bike ride on the back roads of Jefferson County. Multiple routes available. Wheels roll at 1 p.m., The Ride and other locations, Fairfield. Weekly routes and weather updates posted at Facebook.com/theridebikeshop.
Sunday, October 4 • Irish Music Session. Listen to—or join!—an informal gathering of local and visiting musicians for a traditional Irish music session. Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Monday, October 5 • Genealogy Group. Join Barbara Rainbow for a group exploration of genealogy and local history. Learn to navigate Ancestry.com. Bring any materials you’d like to share. Every 1st Monday. 2:30-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Tuesday, October 6 • Shut Up and Write. Writers sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. All skill levels welcome. Bring paper and pens, or laptop! Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Tuesday, October 6 • Parkinson’s Monthly Support Group. Held the first Tuesday of every month. 4 p.m. Jefferson County Health Center, Room C. Contact Michelle (641) 469-4353.
Wednesday, October 7 • Mah Jongg. Join players in an American variation of the 19th-century Chinese tile-based game. Instruction for new players in the first hour. Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, October 7 • Matinee Book Club. David Patterson hosts this long-running book club where participants take turns selecting books for the group to read. For more info, contact Joy Craig at jcraig@fairfield.lib.ia.us. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551. Every first Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 7 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, October 8 • Portrait Class: Live Model Open Studio. Come draw regularly or once in a while, and learn from other artists. Thursdays, 1:30–3:30 p.m., Fairfield Art Association Studio, FACC, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldArtAssociation.org.
Thursday, October 8 • Thursday Live Music at the Lab. Dance and hang to classic blues and rock. Thursdays, 8 p.m., The Lab, 408 W. Lowe Ave., Fairfield. (641) 954-2653.
Thursday, October 8 • Steve McLain. Country, Americana, reggae, and blues one-man band. Thursdays 6–8 p.m., Dew Drop Inn, 306 Fairfield Rd., Libertyville. (641) 693-4281.
Saturday, October 10 • Prairie Remnants Book Club. Join library director Alecs Schmidt-Mickunas for a book club on the themes of ecology and sustainability. Books provided at front desk in advance. Second Saturdays. 10:15-11:30 a.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Sunday, October 11 • Fall Sunday Gravel Ride. Weekly community bike ride on the back roads of Jefferson County. Multiple routes available. Wheels roll at 1 p.m., The Ride and other locations, Fairfield. Weekly routes and weather updates posted at Facebook.com/theridebikeshop.
Tuesday, October 13 • Shut Up and Write. Writers sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. All skill levels welcome. Bring paper and pens, or laptop! Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, October 14 • Mah Jongg. Join players in an American variation of the 19th-century Chinese tile-based game. Instruction for new players in the first hour. Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, October 14 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, October 15 • Portrait Class: Live Model Open Studio. Come draw regularly or once in a while, and learn from other artists. Thursdays, 1:30–3:30 p.m., Fairfield Art Association Studio, FACC, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldArtAssociation.org.
Thursday, October 15 • Thursday Live Music at the Lab. Dance and hang to classic blues and rock. Thursdays, 8 p.m., The Lab, 408 W. Lowe Ave., Fairfield. (641) 954-2653.
Thursday, October 15 • Steve McLain. Country, Americana, reggae, and blues one-man band. Thursdays 6–8 p.m., Dew Drop Inn, 306 Fairfield Rd., Libertyville. (641) 693-4281.
Thursday, October 15 • Community Block Party. Bring the family and lawn chairs, enjoy creativity stations and DIY activities, and meet your neighbors! Free snacks. 5-7 p.m., Central Park. Fairfield. FRANIowa.org.
Sunday, October 18 • Fall Sunday Gravel Ride. Weekly community bike ride on the back roads of Jefferson County. Multiple routes available. Wheels roll at 1 p.m., The Ride and other locations, Fairfield. Weekly routes and weather updates posted at Facebook.com/theridebikeshop.
Tuesday, October 20 • Shut Up and Write. Writers sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. All skill levels welcome. Bring paper and pens, or laptop! Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, October 21 • Mah Jongg. Join players in an American variation of the 19th-century Chinese tile-based game. Instruction for new players in the first hour. Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, October 21 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Saturday, October 24 • The Right to Read Book Club. Join the club for a respectful and thought-provoking discussion series exploring the library’s commitment to ensuring access to diverse ideas for all. Books available at front desk. Fourth Saturdays, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Sunday, October 25 • Fall Sunday Gravel Ride. Weekly community bike ride on the back roads of Jefferson County. Multiple routes available. Wheels roll at 1 p.m., The Ride and other locations, Fairfield. Weekly routes and weather updates posted at Facebook.com/theridebikeshop.
Sunday, October 27 • All Latin Dance. Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue led by Benjamin Valverde. Rumba, Cha Cha, and Samba led by Paul Saipher. Every last Sunday of the month. 7:30 p.m., Morning Star Studio, 51 1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield. (641) 919-5698.
Tuesday, October 27 • Shut Up and Write. Writers sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. All skill levels welcome. Bring paper and pens, or laptop! Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Tuesday, October 27 • FCA Monthly Arts Meet. Come to connect, share ideas, and build community at this informal monthly gathering of musicians, writers, poets, actors, filmmakers, dancers, artists, and more! Hosted by the Fairfield Cultural Alliance. 7-9 p.m. Location TBD, Fairfield. FairfieldCulturalAlliance.org.
Wednesday, October 28 • Mah Jongg. Join players in an American variation of the 19th-century Chinese tile-based game. Instruction for new players in the first hour. Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, October 28 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, October 29 • Community Block Party. Bring the family and lawn chairs, enjoy creativity stations and DIY activities, and meet your neighbors! Free snacks. 5-7 p.m. O.B. Nelson Park. Fairfield. FRANIowa.org.
Sunday, November 1 • Fall Sunday Gravel Ride. Weekly community bike ride on the back roads of Jefferson County. Multiple routes available. Wheels roll at 1 p.m., The Ride and other locations, Fairfield. Weekly routes and weather updates posted at Facebook.com/theridebikeshop.
Monday, November 2 • Genealogy Group. Join Barbara Rainbow for a group exploration of genealogy and local history. Learn to navigate Ancestry.com. Bring any materials you’d like to share. Every 1st Monday. 2:30-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Tuesday, November 3 • Shut Up and Write. Writers sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. All skill levels welcome. Bring paper and pens, or laptop! Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Tuesday, November 3 • Parkinson’s Monthly Support Group. Held the first Tuesday of every month. 4 p.m. Jefferson County Health Center, Room C. Contact Michelle (641) 469-4353.
Wednesday, November 4 • Matinee Book Club. David Patterson hosts this long-running book club where participants take turns selecting books for the group to read. For more info, contact Joy Craig at jcraig@fairfield.lib.ia.us. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551. Every first Wednesday.
Thursday, November 5 • Steve McLain. Country, Americana, reggae, and blues one-man band. Thursdays 6–8 p.m., Dew Drop Inn, 306 Fairfield Rd., Libertyville. (641) 693-4281.
Friday, November 6 • Fairfield First Fridays. Gallery Hop! With music, food, and fun around the square. 6:30-9 p.m. Fairfield. fairfieldfirstfridays.org.
Saturday, November 7 • Origami Workshops. Join local enthusiast Vedder Wright to learn the basics in this recurring program. All skill levels are welcome. First Saturdays. 1-2:30 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551. RSVP recommended.
Sunday, November 8 • Fall Sunday Gravel Ride. Weekly community bike ride on the back roads of Jefferson County. Multiple routes available. Wheels roll at 1 p.m., The Ride and other locations, Fairfield. Weekly routes and weather updates posted at Facebook.com/theridebikeshop.
Saturday, November 7 • West Coast Swing Social Dance Party. Swing, blues, boogie or rock! Everyone welcome. Every first Saturday. Morning Star Studio, 51-1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield.
Saturday, November 14 • Prairie Remnants Book Club. Join library director Alecs Schmidt-Mickunas for a book club on the themes of ecology and sustainability. Books provided at front desk in advance. Second Saturdays. 10:15-11:30 a.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Sunday, November 15 • Fall Sunday Gravel Ride. Weekly community bike ride on the back roads of Jefferson County. Multiple routes available. Wheels roll at 1 p.m., The Ride and other locations, Fairfield. Weekly routes and weather updates posted at Facebook.com/theridebikeshop.
Tuesday, November 24 • FCA Monthly Arts Meet. Come to connect, share ideas, and build community at this informal monthly gathering of musicians, writers, poets, actors, filmmakers, dancers, artists, and more! Hosted by the Fairfield Cultural Alliance. 7-9 p.m. Location TBD, Fairfield. FairfieldCulturalAlliance.org.
Sunday, November 22 • Fall Sunday Gravel Ride. Weekly community bike ride on the back roads of Jefferson County. Multiple routes available. Wheels roll at 1 p.m., The Ride and other locations, Fairfield. Weekly routes and weather updates posted at Facebook.com/theridebikeshop.
Saturday, November 28 • The Right to Read Book Club. Join the club for a respectful and thought-provoking discussion series exploring the library’s commitment to ensuring access to diverse ideas for all. Books available at front desk. Fourth Saturdays, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Sunday, November 29 • All Latin Dance. Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue led by Benjamin Valverde. Rumba, Cha Cha, and Samba led by Paul Saipher. Every last Sunday of the month. 7:30 p.m., Morning Star Studio, 51 1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield. (641) 919-5698.
Tuesday, December 1 • Parkinson’s Monthly Support Group. Held the first Tuesday of every month. 4 p.m. Jefferson County Health Center, Room C. Contact Michelle (641) 469-4353.
Wednesday, December 2 • Matinee Book Club. David Patterson hosts this long-running book club where participants take turns selecting books for the group to read. For more info, contact Joy Craig at jcraig@fairfield.lib.ia.us. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551. Every first Wednesday.
Friday, December 4 • Fairfield First Fridays. Holiday celebration, featuring music, food, and fun around the square. 6:30-9 p.m. Fairfield. fairfieldfirstfridays.org.
Saturday, December 5 • Origami Workshops. Join local enthusiast Vedder Wright to learn the basics in this recurring program. All skill levels are welcome. First Saturdays. 1-2:30 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551. RSVP recommended.
Saturday, December 5 • West Coast Swing Social Dance Party. Swing, blues, boogie or rock! Everyone welcome. Every first Saturday. Morning Star Studio, 51-1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield.
Monday, December 7 • Genealogy Group. Join Barbara Rainbow for a group exploration of genealogy and local history. Learn to navigate Ancestry.com. Bring any materials you’d like to share. Every 1st Monday. 2:30-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Thursday, December 10 • Steve McLain. Country, Americana, reggae, and blues one-man band. Thursdays 6–8 p.m., Dew Drop Inn, 306 Fairfield Rd., Libertyville. (641) 693-4281.
Saturday, December 12 • Prairie Remnants Book Club. Join library director Alecs Schmidt-Mickunas for a book club on the themes of ecology and sustainability. Books provided at front desk in advance. Second Saturdays. 10:15-11:30 a.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Sunday, December 27 • All Latin Dance. Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue led by Benjamin Valverde. Rumba, Cha Cha, and Samba led by Paul Saipher. Every last Sunday of the month. 7:30 p.m., Morning Star Studio, 51 1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield. (641) 919-5698.
Tuesday, December 29 • FCA Monthly Arts Meet. Come to connect, share ideas, and build community at this informal monthly gathering of musicians, writers, poets, actors, filmmakers, dancers, artists, and more! Hosted by the Fairfield Cultural Alliance. 7-9 p.m. Location TBD, Fairfield. FairfieldCulturalAlliance.org.