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Five area churches are hosting a Kids Against Hunger meal packing session Sunday afternoon in the World of Life Lutheran Church gym.Two shifts are planned: 1-2:45 p.m. and 2:45-4:15 p.m.?Lots of volunteers will be needed Sunday, and everyone is welcome to join us ? for a fun afternoon of fellowship,? said organizer Don Henderson. ?First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Fairfield Friends Church, First ...

First Presbyterian Church will present a special service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday featuring the Fairfield All Star Jazz Band.The Rev. Joe Phipps, pastor of the church, invites community members to attend the ?enlightening and inspirational? service.Phipps will mix scripture and an inspirational message, with special music performed by church organist Betty Mayer and the 16-piece jazz ensemble.Songs to be performed ...

Gamma Circle meeting ThursdayThe Gamma Circle will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church. Packets available for CROP WalkThe Fairfield area CROP Walk will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 6 in Central Park.Packets for walkers can be picked up between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at First Lutheran Church. To make other arrangements to receive a packet, call 472-4184.The goal is to have 100 walkers ...

The Lee County Health Department has been providing outreach to southeast Iowa teens this year to raise awareness about affordable health care coverage options, including hawk-i and Iowa Medicaid through its Child Health grant.The Children?s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act provided grant money for promotional activities to make teens and their families aware of the importance of health care coverage....

Lisa J. Schinstock and C. Andrew Nelson, both of Fairfield, are engaged to be married.The bride-to-be is the daughter of Jane Schinstock and the late Ronald Schinstock of Mount Pleasant. She is employed at the Fairfield Hy-Vee Food and Drug Store.The groom-to-be is the son of Denny and Marty Nelson of Mesa, Ariz.He is owner of Heartland Rod and Customs/Premier Pack and Ship in Fairfield.The couple will be ...

National social studies teacher award winner Michael Zahs will present the program ?Early Iowa History Through the Writings of Women? at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 in the Fairfield Public Library meeting room.Jefferson County Naturalist Therese Cummiskey said, ?Last fall, he held our attention with stories of ?Iowa History in a Cloth Bag.? This fall, Zahs uses letters, diary entries and other writings of early women to tell ...

A square dance and workshop, with national caller Dave Sutter, is planned at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Pence Elementary School gym.Admission is $6.Participants should bring an extra pair of shoes to dance in to protect the wood floor.For information, call Sarvani Viger-Edson at 472 6434 or visit the website www.FairfieldSquareDance.com.

JEFFERSON COUNTY MASTER GARDENERSJefferson County Master Gardeners met at 5 p.m. Monday at the Jefferson County ISU Extension Office.President Sandi Dimmitt called the meeting to order, with nine members present. The secretary?s minutes were read and approved. The treasurer?s report was read and approved.The Dutch Mill Farm bulb sales are completed. Orders will be delivered in early- to mid-October. The group ...

The Iowa Sustainable Business Alliance and the American Sustainable Business Council invite concerned and interested business and civic leaders, educators and professionals to help change national policy on climate change by acting locally.A free public event to discuss the impact of the changing climate on Iowa?s agriculture, business and energy needs, some strategies for dealing with changes and for inspiring ...

STEELEThe family of the late Rex and Lydia Ziegler Steele, who lived in the Glasgow community, held a reunion Sunday in Birmingham?s City Park.Those attending from Fairfield were: Jeff Vorhies with Caleb; Lee Ann Malone with Mason; Logan Metcalf and friend Ashley Cooksey; Margaret Steele with Donnie; Harold Luzadder; and Bob Lyon.Those present from Libertyville were: Becky Kelly; and Jim Steele.Those present ...

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center has announced the results of recent area blood drives.The mobile unit drew 18 pints of blood Sept. 9 at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield.A total of 12 pints of blood were collected Sept. 17 at Roosevelt Community Recreation Center in Fairfield.A total of 36 pints of blood were drawn Sept. 26 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Building.A blood ...

BIRMINGHAMBeginning in October, the Birmingham Library will be closed on Monday evenings. Hours will be 1-5 pm. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.???The Rebekah Circle of Birmingham Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the church. Pat Shaw will be the hostess.???The Birmingham Library board will have its monthly meeting at 9 a.m. Oct. 8 at the library.???The Birmingham Library?s public-us...