Fairfield News

BIRMINGHAM ? The Birmingham Homecoming Committee will host a fish and chicken fry supper starting at 5 p.m. Friday at the Birmingham Lions Building.The menu will include fish, chicken, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, baked beans, dessert and drink.The meal is $8, with proceeds to help with the Birmingham Homecoming festivities planned in June.? Arlene Lyon, The Fairfield Ledger correspondent

Each school month, the Fairfield Elks Lodge sponsors the Fairfield Middle School ?Students of the Month? award to acknowledge positive contributions of students at school.The ?Students of the Month? certificates are awarded after a nomination and voting process is completed by each grade-level teaching team.Ivy Larsen is a fifth-grade January Student of the Month. Her certificate states: ?Ivy shows her Trojan ...

The VFW in Fairfield will host a fish and chicken dinner from 5-7 p.m. Friday.The dinner is open to the public. Carry-out meals will be available.Entertainment will be Slo Moe?s Karaoke from 7-11 p.m.

AMES ? To celebrate the impact of Iowa 4-H and to honor four supporters of the program, the Iowa 4-H Foundation will host the Iowa 4-H Legacy Awards Gala.Slated for 6 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Embassy Club West, in West Des Moines, the signature fundraising event will showcase Iowa 4-H and raise funds to support the program.The evening will feature interactive 4-H exhibits, entertainment by talented 4-H?ers, dinner ...

Cambridge Investment Research Inc. announced the annual Jim Guy Memorial Scholarship program will award two $1,000 educational scholarships.One scholarship will be awarded to the son or daughter of a Cambridge associate, and a second will be given to the son or daughter of an independent Cambridge advisor.Applications will be accepted through May 2, with scholarship funding intended for the fall terms later ...

P.E.O. CHAPTER MBP.E.O. Chapter MB will meet Wednesday at the McElhinny House.The luncheon will be at noon, followed by a business meeting at 12:15 p.m.The program will be a book exchange; members should bring a book to lend or give away.??? AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARYThe American Legion Auxiliary of the Allen-Jewett Post No. 47 recently held its first meeting of 2016 at the VFW post home, opening with a ...

Fairfield Public Library will show a free film Friday, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the film beginning at 7:30 p.m.This award winning 2015 science fiction movie is based on the book by the same name. During a manned mission to Mars, An astronaut is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But he has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager ...

BONAPARTE ? ?Let?s Wine about Winter? together over dinner, drinks and music Feb. 13 at the Whiteley Opera House in Bonaparte.Bonaparte Main Street is hosting the event.Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the sit-down meal will begin promptly at 6 p.m., with music afterward. Seating is limited, so reservations are required.A great opportunity to celebrate Valentine?s Day, this annual candlelight event will include a ...

PACKWOOD ? Pekin Middle School officials have announced the names of students who earned recognition on the honor roll during the first semester of the 2015-16 academic year. Straight ?A? Honor RollEighth-grade students on the Straight ?A? honor roll include: Kylie Davis, Kaitlyn Emery, Bradley Gaines, Colten Glosser, Faith Goudy, Tyler Gray, Delaney Harbison, Gavin Harl, Tara Kielkopf, Emilee Linder, Kylie ...

NEW LIBERTY ? Following a $3 million renovation, Camp Liberty, formerly Camp Conestoga, in New Liberty will open for the 2016 summer camp season.Campers will enjoy a new lodge with attached cabins and a state-of-the-art kitchen, as well as, an indoor riding arena and equestrian center so girls can ride rain or shine.Another exciting addition will be a high ropes course that offers eight elements, a 300-foot ...

First Presbyterian planning jazz service, brunch SundayFirst Presbyterian Church will have a jazz service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.The Rev. Joe Phipps, pastor of the church, will combine scripture and an inspirational message with music performed by a jazz ensemble.The ensemble, conducted by Jim Edgeton, will include Jeri Kunkle with vocals, Ken Burns and Rodger Gillaspie on saxophone, Francis Thicke on trumpet, ...

Orders are due before Feb. 5 for the SHARE Iowa Inc. food packages available in February.Orders can be placed locally by calling the Sieda Community Action office at 472-6140 or Claudia Greenig at 472-3569.Pickup will be at 8 a.m. Feb. 20 at the Fairfield Eagles Club.Several different packages are available; participants can purchase one or more in any combination.The $28 Best Value Package includes: 1.26 ...