Tuesday, November 18 • IowaWorks Career Help Desk. Free one-on-one career consultations for anyone looking for a new job, a change of career, or an improved resume. Call to reserve your spot! 1:30-5:30 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, November 19 • Food Addiction Group. Wednesdays, 6–7:30 p.m., Fairfield First United Methodist Church, Fairfield. FoodAddicts.org. Free.
Wednesday, November 19 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, November 20 • All Ages Craft & Connect. Join librarians Joy Craig and Sara Martindale plus local crafters for a weekly crafting and textiles program. Instruction and materials provided. Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Thursday, November 20 • The Thirsty Word. Eastern Iowa creative writers present new work every third Thursday. 7:30–9 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. Sourceoffice@lisco.com.
Thursday, November 20 • 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, November 20 • ICON Thursday. TBA. 8 p.m. ICON Gallery, 58 N. Main St. Fairfield. (641) 919-6252.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, November 20-21-22 • Vegan Dinner at Golden Magnolia. Vegan meal every Thurs., Fri., Sat., 5:30–8 p.m. Pay what you may. Volunteers are always needed! Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, north door, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Menu at Instagram.com/goldenmagnoliasanctuary/.
Friday, November 21 • Dan Tedesco. Guitar-driven folk-rock and Americana. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Maihn St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Friday, November 21 • Karaoke Night. Friday is Karaoke Night, with friends, music, and hanging out. 8 p.m. The Hideaway Alley Bar, 113-1/2 Court St., Fairfield.
Friday, November 21 • Early Thanksgiving Dinner at the Well. Gather, give thanks, and enjoy a meal together. Dine-in only, while food lasts. Everyone welcome! 4:30-6:30 p.m. The Well 1700 S. Main St., Fairfield. (641) 819-4044. Free.
Fri-Sun. November 21-23 • Catfish Moon Dessert Theater. FACT presents this bittersweet comedy that follows three childhood friends as they navigate adulthood. Fri. Sat 7 p.m. dessert, 7:30 show. Sunday matinee: 2:30 p.m. dessert, 3 p.m. show. Walton Club, 1165 Walton Lake Rd., Fairfield.
Saturday, November 22 • Indoor Farmers Market. The best fresh produce around, plus baked goods, honey, eggs, handcrafted items, and food to go. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., enter north door on Washington, Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Saturday, November 22 • Dr. Dave’s Jazz Mojo. The band fills the venue with smooth jazz and community spirit every Saturday. 6-8 p.m. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St. Fairfield. Donations go directly to Golden Magnolia.
Saturday, November 22 • Keith Anderson. Country chart-topper. 7 p.m., FACC, 200 N. Main, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Sunday, November 23 • Write On Writers. Bring a pen and paper and share what you’ve written in a friendly, open discussion. No experience necessary. All skill levels and genres welcome. 1:30-3 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551. Meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday.
Sunday, November 23 • Fairfield Community Song Circle. Learn, share, and sing heartfelt songs. The only requirement is a desire to sing with others and have a good time! Monthly on 2nd Mondays and 4th Sundays. 2-2:30 p.m. Harmony Building, 414 N. 3rd St., Fairfield. fairfieldsongcircle@gmail.com
Sunday, November 23 • Cafe Paradiso Irish Music Session. Informal traditional Irish music gathering most Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. Free.
Tuesday, November 25 • FCA Monthly Arts Meet. Artists, musicians, and performers of every kind are invited to gather and network with other members of the creative arts community. 7-9 p.m. Wege Center for the Arts, MIU Campus, Fairfield.
Wednesday, November 26 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, November 27-28-29 • Vegan Dinner at Golden Magnolia. Vegan meal every Thurs., Fri., Sat., 5:30–8 p.m. Pay what you may. Volunteers are always needed! Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, north door, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Menu at Instagram.com/goldenmagnoliasanctuary/.
Thursday, November 27 • Thanksgiving at the Haul. The Haul is serving its first Thanksgiving meal, presenting a variety of holiday-inspired dishes for a pay-what-you-may feast. Donations of food and kitchen help welcome. 5-8 p.m. Wanderer’s Haul, 206 S. Main St., Fairfield.
Friday, November 28 • Fairfield Lighting of the Square. Music by FHS choir, lights on at 6 p.m. sharp, horse drawn-wagon rides, and a visit from Santa with hot cocoa, cookies, photo ops, and ornament making. 5:30 p.m., Central Park, Fairfield.
Friday, November 28 • Karaoke Night. Friday is Karaoke Night, with friends, music, and hanging out. 8 p.m. The Hideaway Alley Bar, 113-1/2 Court St., Fairfield.
Saturday, November 29 • Indoor Farmers Market. The best fresh produce around, plus baked goods, honey, eggs, handcrafted items, and food to go. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., enter north door on Washington, Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Saturday, November 29 • Dr. Dave’s Jazz Mojo. The band fills the venue with smooth jazz and community spirit every Saturday. 6-8 p.m. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St. Fairfield. Donations go directly to Golden Magnolia.
Saturday, November 29 • Santa Open House. 6-8:30 p.m. Central Park, Fairfield.
Sunday, November 30 • Cafe Paradiso Irish Music Session. Informal traditional Irish music gathering most Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. Free.
Monday, December 1 • 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, December 2 • 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 3 • 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, December 3 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, December 4 • All Ages Craft & Connect. Join librarians Joy Craig and Sara Martindale plus local crafters for a weekly crafting and textiles program. Instruction and materials provided. Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Thursday, December 4 • 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, December 4 • ICON Thursday. TBA. 8 p.m. ICON Gallery, 58 N. Main St. Fairfield. (641) 919-6252.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, December 4-5-6 • Vegan Dinner at Golden Magnolia. Vegan meal every Thurs., Fri., Sat., 5:30–8 p.m. Pay what you may. Volunteers are always needed! Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, north door, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Menu at Instagram.com/goldenmagnoliasanctuary/.
Friday, December 5 • Fairfield First Fridays. Music, food, and fun around the square. 6:30-9 p.m. Fairfield. fairfieldfirstfridays.org.
Saturday, December 6 • Indoor Farmers Market. The best fresh produce around, plus baked goods, honey, eggs, handcrafted items, and food to go. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., enter north door on Washington, Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Saturday, December 6 • 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, December 7 • Singing Cedars Winter Faire. A community celebration and fundraiser, with cafe and bake sale, gifts, music, a visit from King Winter, and family activities. All proceeds benefit the school. Singing Cedars School, 2149 N. B St., Fairfield. 1-4 p.m. SingingCedars.com. Free admission.
Sunday, December 7 • Cafe Paradiso Irish Music Session. Informal traditional Irish music gathering most Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. Free.
Monday, December 8 • Fairfield Community Song Circle. Learn, share, and sing heartfelt songs, no experience necessary. Monthly on 2nd Mondays and 4th Sundays. 7-8:30 p.m. Harmony Building, 414 N. 3rd St., Fairfield. fairfieldsongcircle@gmail.com
Wednesday, December 10 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, December 11 • All Ages Craft & Connect. Join librarians Joy Craig and Sara Martindale plus local crafters for a weekly crafting and textiles program. Instruction and materials provided. Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Thursday, December 11 • 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, December 11 • ICON Thursday. TBA. 8 p.m. ICON Gallery, 58 N. Main St. Fairfield. (641) 919-6252.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, December 11-12-13 • Vegan Dinner at Golden Magnolia. Vegan meal every Thurs., Fri., Sat., 5:30–8 p.m. Pay what you may. Volunteers are always needed! Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, north door, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Menu at Instagram.com/goldenmagnoliasanctuary/.
Fri-Sat, December 12-13 • Holiday Trade Fair. The annual show of local artisans and vendors. More to come! FACC, Fairfield.
Saturday, December 13 • Indoor Farmers Market. The best fresh produce around, plus baked goods, honey, eggs, handcrafted items, and food to go. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., enter north door on Washington, Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Saturday, December 13 • Prairie Remnants Eco Book Club. Join Library Director Alecs Schmidt-Mikunas for a book club on the themes of ecology, sustainability, and climate-crisis solutions. 2:30-5 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551. Held every second Saturday.
Saturday, December 13 • The Poet’s Forge. A free monthly workshop for those who are serious about expanding their skills composing poetry. Bring work and discuss it. 2:30-5 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551. Held every second Saturday.
Sunday, December 14 • Write On Writers. Bring a pen and paper and share what you’ve written in a friendly, open discussion. No experience necessary. All skill levels and genres welcome. 1:30-3 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551. Meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday.
Sunday, December 14 • Cafe Paradiso Irish Music Session. Informal traditional Irish music gathering most Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. Free.
Wednesday, December 17 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, December 18 • All Ages Craft & Connect. Join librarians Joy Craig and Sara Martindale plus local crafters for a weekly crafting and textiles program. Instruction and materials provided. Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Thursday, December 18 • 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, December 18 • ICON Thursday. TBA. 8 p.m. ICON Gallery, 58 N. Main St. Fairfield. (641) 919-6252.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, December 18-19-20 • Vegan Dinner at Golden Magnolia. Vegan meal every Thurs., Fri., Sat., 5:30–8 p.m. Pay what you may. Volunteers are always needed! Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, north door, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Menu at Instagram.com/goldenmagnoliasanctuary/.
Saturday, December 20 • Indoor Farmers Market. The best fresh produce around, plus baked goods, honey, eggs, handcrafted items, and food to go. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., enter north door on Washington, Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Saturday, December 20 • Books for Thought. Join fellow readers for a thought-provoking read. 10:30 a.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551. Held every third Saturday.
Saturday, December 20 • Fairfield Contra Dance. All are invited, beginners welcome. No partner necessary. 7:30 p.m. Morning Star Ballroom, 51-1/2 N. Court St., Fairfield.
Sunday, December 21 • Cafe Paradiso Irish Music Session. Informal traditional Irish music gathering most Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. Free.
Wednesday, December 24 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, December 25-26-27 • Vegan Dinner at Golden Magnolia. Vegan meal every Thurs., Fri., Sat., 5:30–8 p.m. Pay what you may. Volunteers are always needed! Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, north door, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Menu at Instagram.com/goldenmagnoliasanctuary/.
Saturday, December 27 • Indoor Farmers Market. The best fresh produce around, plus baked goods, honey, eggs, handcrafted items, and food to go. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., enter north door on Washington, Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Sunday, December 28 • Write On Writers. Bring a pen and paper and share what you’ve written in a friendly, open discussion. No experience necessary. All skill levels and genres welcome. 1:30-3 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551. Meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday.
Sunday, December 28 • Fairfield Community Song Circle. Learn, share, and sing heartfelt songs. The only requirement is a desire to sing with others and have a good time! Monthly on 2nd Mondays and 4th Sundays. 2-2:30 p.m. Harmony Building, 414 N. 3rd St., Fairfield. t fairfieldsongcircle@gmail.com
Sunday, December 28 • Cafe Paradiso Irish Music Session. Informal traditional Irish music gathering most Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. Free.
Wednesday, December 31 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, January 1-2-3 • Vegan Dinner at Golden Magnolia. Vegan meal every Thurs., Fri., Sat., 5:30–8 p.m. Pay what you may. Volunteers are always needed! Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, north door, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Menu at Instagram.com/goldenmagnoliasanctuary/.
Saturday, January 3 • Indoor Farmers Market. The best fresh produce around, plus baked goods, honey, eggs, handcrafted items, and food to go. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., enter north door on Washington, Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Saturday, January 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, January 4 • Cafe Paradiso Irish Music Session. Informal traditional Irish music gathering most Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. Free.
Monday, January 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, January 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, January 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, January 7 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, January 8 • All Ages Craft & Connect. Join librarians Joy Craig and Sara Martindale plus local crafters for a weekly crafting and textiles program. Instruction and materials provided. Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Thursday, January 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, January 8 • Thursday Live Music at the Lab. Classic blues and rock. Come to dance or to listen. Thursdays, 8 p.m., The Lab, 408 W. Lowe Ave., Fairfield. (641) 954-2653. Free.
Monday, January 13 • Fairfield Community Song Circle. Learn, share, and sing heartfelt songs. The only requirement is a desire to sing with others and have a good time! Monthly on 2nd Mondays and 4th Sundays. 2-2:30 p.m. Harmony Building, 414 N. 3rd St., Fairfield. t fairfieldsongcircle@gmail.com
Saturday, January 17 • Fairfield Contra Dance. All are invited, beginners welcome. No partner necessary. 7:30 p.m. Morning Star Ballroom, 51-1/2 N. Court St., Fairfield.
Sunday, January 26 • Fairfield Community Song Circle. Learn, share, and sing heartfelt songs. The only requirement is a desire to sing with others and have a good time! Monthly on 2nd Mondays and 4th Sundays. 2-2:30 p.m. Harmony Building, 414 N. 3rd St., Fairfield. t fairfieldsongcircle@gmail.com
Friday, February 6 • Fairfield First Fridays. Music, food, and fun around the square. 6:30-9 p.m. Fairfield. fairfieldfirstfridays.org.