Washington Evening Journal
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CALENDAR: Friday, June 28, 2019
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Jun. 28, 2019 3:30 pm, Updated: Jun. 28, 2019 4:07 pm
FRIDAY
3-7 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Mercer's Crazy Train, make-and-take crafts, bounce house, Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
4-6 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Windy Acres Pony Rides, Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
4:30 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Kiddie Treasure Hunt, Jefferson County Fairgrounds midway.
5 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Jefferson County Pork Producers, sandwiches, Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
5:15 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair 4-H/FFA Egg Weigh-in, Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
5-7 p.m.: Fish or Chicken, Fairfield Eagles Club. Open to the public. Information: 472-2811.
5:30 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair 4-H/FFA Poultry Show, Jefferson County Fairgrounds Dairy Barn.
6 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Pedal Pull Sign up, Jefferson County Fairgrounds show arena. 7 p.m.: pedal pull.
7 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Truck and Tractor Pull, Jefferson County Fairgrounds grandstand.
7 p.m.: Free Film Friday, Fairfield Public Library, doors open. 7:30 p.m.: film starts. Information: www2.youseemore.com/Fairfield.
SATURDAY
8 a.m.: Jefferson County Fair 4-H/FFA Beef Show, Jefferson County Fairgrounds show arena.
8 a.m.: Jefferson County Fair Activity Building Opens, 4-H/FFA exhibits, Open Class exhibits.
8 a.m.: Fundraiser for Gabby Ford, Immanuel Lutheran Church. 8 a.m.-noon: breakfast, silent auction. 12:30 p.m.: motorcycle ride. Information: www.torisangels.org.
8 a.m.-1 p.m.: Fairfield Farmers Market, Howard Park. Information: fairfieldfarmersmarket@gmail.com or www.fairfieldfarmersmarket.com.
9 a.m.: Debtors Anonymous, First Presbyterian Church.
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Petting Zoo, Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
11 a.m.-9 p.m.: Bonaparte Independence Day Celebration. 11 a.m.: vendors, kids' games, bounce houses. 5 p.m.: parade, followed by barbecue supper at Whiteley Opera House. Dusk: fireworks.
1 p.m.: 31 Tournament, Fairfield Eagles Club. Information: 472-2811.
1 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Commercial Exhibits Open, Jefferson County Fairgrounds McCleary Building.
1 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair White Tiger Exhibit Opens, Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
1 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Clover Kids & 4-H Bottle-Bucket Calf Show, Jefferson County Fairgrounds show arena.
1-4 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Team Tijuana, face painting and kids games, Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
2-7 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Schoolhouse Open, Jefferson County Fairgrounds schoolhouse.
2:30 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Rubber Chicken Throwing and Watermelon Seed Spitting Contests, sponsored by Open Class, Jefferson County Fairgrounds show arena.
3 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Open Class Scavenger Hunt Ends, Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Building.
3:30 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show, Jefferson County Fairgrounds show arena.
5 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Jefferson County Cattlemen's Association, sandwiches available, Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
6 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Quad Races, Jefferson County Fairgrounds grandstand.
6-8 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Insect Zoo, Jefferson County Fairgrounds show arena stage.
8 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Livestock not selling check out with livestock superintendents, Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
SUNDAY
8 a.m.: Jefferson County Fair Dutch Oven Gathering, cook off competition meeting, Jefferson County Fairgrounds near the Activity Building. 11 a.m.: D.O.G. on display. 11:30 a.m.: samples.
10 a.m.: Jefferson County Fair 4-H/FFA Exhibits Open, Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Building.
10 a.m. Jefferson County Fair Church Service, Jefferson County Fairgrounds show arena.
Noon: Jefferson County Fair Open Class Horse Show, Jefferson County Fair horse arena.
1 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Commercial Exhibits Open, Jefferson County Fairgrounds McCleary Building.
1 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair White Tiger Discovery, Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
1-5 p.m.: Bean Bag Tournament, Fairfield Eagles Club. Information: 472-2811.
1:30 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair 4-H Showmanship Reward Ceremony, Jefferson County Fairgrounds show arena.
2-4 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Open Beef Show Weigh In, Jefferson County Fairgrounds. 6 p.m.: Jefferson County Jackpot Open Class Beef Show.
2 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Open Class Pet Show, Jefferson County Fairgrounds dairy barn.
2:30 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair 4-H Style Show, Jefferson County Fairgrounds Cambridge Learning Center.
4:30 p.m.: Polishville Dance, Polishville Community Center, food sales begin. 6-9 p.m.: dancing. Information: 319-694-3495.
5-6 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Open Class Exhibits Released, Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Building.
6-7 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair 4-H/FFA Exhibits Released, Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Building.
6 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Commercial Exhibits Released, Jefferson County Fairgrounds McCleary Building.
7 p.m.: Jefferson County Fair Demo Derby, Jefferson County Fairgrounds grandstand. Fireworks following.
MONDAY
6 a.m.: Recycling Collection, in the assigned area of Fairfield. Information: www.cityoffairfieldiowa.com or 472-6159.
8:15 a.m.: Jefferson County Fair Annual Fair Board Meeting, Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Building.
9 a.m.: Jefferson County Fair 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction, Jefferson County Fairgrounds show arena.
10-11 a.m.: Children's Vision Screening, hosted by Lockridge Lions, Lockridge Community Center. Free. Information: 319-696-2196.
11:15-11:45 a.m.: Free Lunch for Kids, Fairfield Public Library and North Bay Apartment parking area. 11:30 a.m.-Noon: Pence Elementary School. 12:15-12:45 p.m.: Roosevelt Community Recreation Center. 12:15-12:45 p.m.: Lockridge ball field shelter. Served by Fairfield Community School District Summer Food Service Program. Information: www.fairfieldsfuture.org.
Noon: Jefferson County Fair Grounds Clean Up, all 4-H clubs participate.
TUESDAY
6 a.m.: Recycling Collection, in the assigned area of Fairfield. Information: www.cityoffairfieldiowa.com or 472-6159.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.: eXtreme Kids: Archery, Jefferson County Conservation summer program. Registration required: 472-4421.
11:15-11:45 a.m.: Free Lunch for Kids, Fairfield Public Library and North Bay Apartment parking area. 11:30 a.m.-Noon: Pence Elementary School. 12:15-12:45 p.m.: Roosevelt Community Recreation Center. 12:15-12:45 p.m.: Lockridge ball field shelter. Served by Fairfield Community School District Summer Food Service Program. Information: www.fairfieldsfuture.org.
4-6 p.m.: Farmers Market, Keosauqua City Park. Information: www.villagesofvanburen.com.
7:40-9 p.m.: Golden Speakers Toastmasters No. 7515, 1680 Highway 1 North. Information: 919-0913.
8-9 p.m.: Fairfield Municipal Band Concert, Central Park.
Submit calendar items to: The Fairfield Ledger at PO Box 110, Fairfield 52556; lifestyles@ffledger.com; or 114 E. Broadway Ave. Include: event name, location, date, time and a phone number.

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