The Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market under the Wright Family Pavilion at McMillan Park features local, fresh produce, crafts, baked goods and just about something new every week.  The Farmer’s Market is open from 8:30a-11a and on Wednesday afternoons from 4p-6p. 

The Oakland Mills Nature Center “At the Park” adventure is Family Fun Fishing from 9am – noon at the Nature Center in Oakland Mills. Fly fishing and bait will be discussed and participants over the age of 16 must have a fishing license.

The Louisa County Fair in Columbus Junction wraps up today with a Louisa Co. Community Foundation FREE Breakfast at the show barn.  Breakfast will be served from 8am – 9am.

The New London VFW Post 7641 is serving dinner tonight from 5pm-7pm! Choose between a Ham Steak meal for $12  or Ribeye Steak meal including a baked potato, salad, and roll for $22!

The 7th Annual Trenton Car Show is on Saturday, August 2nd and TODAY is the LAST DAY to order a Trenton Car Show T-shirt: $20 each, sizes small – 4XL.  Please call Steve Sammons at 319-931-2119 to order or check out their Face Book page.

Fairfield Treasure Hunt Weekend is a celebration of savings, local pride, and treasure-hunting fun! This year’s event is a pirate-themed selfie challenge and features city-wide garage sales! Retailers will offer exclusive deals and special promotions!  Pick up a treasure map at the Fairfield Chamber office or at a participating retailer.

• Pirate Selfie Challenge:  Each participating retail store will feature a pirate-themed item. Shoppers are invited to snap a selfie with the item and post it to social media using the hashtag #FairfieldTreasureHunt.
• Prizes will be awarded for: Most selfies taken, Best selfie, Most creative pirate pose, And more!
•  For more information, visit www.FairfieldIowa.com or call the Chamber at 641-472-2111.

The Fairfield Youth Performing Arts features a production of “Mary Poppins Jr.” at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center at 7:00pm!  Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for youth.  There is also a performance on Sunday at 3pm.

It’s a day packed full of activities at the Des Moines County Fair in West Burlington!  Food & Market Vendors are open from 10am – 9pm and you won’t want to miss the KIDS ZONE today!

• 8AM 4H/FFA Sheep Show & BB Lamb Show 15 Minutes AFTER Sheep Show
• 4H/FFA Meat Goat & BB Kid Goat Show
• KIDS ZONE South Parking Lot
• Inflatables, Kiddie Train Rides, Face Painting, Balloon Artist
• 1:30PM… Kids Pie Eating Contest
• 2PM…Mediapolis Jr. Farmers Mini Golf
• 2:30PM…Kids Games
• 3:15PM…Water Balloon Toss
• 4PM…Kids Pedal Pull
• 12:30PM 4H/FFA Dairy Goat Show & Dairy Cattle Show To immediately follow – South End of Arena
• 1PM Open Pet Show – Exhibit Hall
• 3:30-4PM Monster Arm Wrestling Registration
• 5PM  Pre-4H Graduation Ceremony, 4H/FFA Iowa State Fair Static Exhibitor Parade, 4H Runway Show
• 4:15-6PM Monster Arm Wrestling Competition
• 7PM Donkey Sort
• 9:15PM Fireworks By J&M Displays
• 9:30PM Youth Karaoke – Activity Tent

It’s Christmas in July at Pollmiller Park Campground in West Point, Iowa!  Camp out for a fun filled weekend with the holliest, jolliest campers having a chance to win prizes for the best decorated camper!  Make reservations at mycountyparks.com or first come sites are available.

The Theatre Museum Repertoire Americana is open today from 10am – 4pm (closed 12-12:30pm for lunch)! The museum is dedicated to the preservation of memorabilia and artifacts of early repertoire theatre. The collection includes painted curtains and scenic pieces; costumes and equipment; playbills, show cards, advertising sheets, and so much more!   The museum is located on the Old Threshers grounds at 405 Thresher Road and is open weekly Thursday – Saturday through Labor Day.

The Dover Museum in New London is open from 1pm – 4pm at 213 W. Main Street.  The Dover Museum is open on Saturday and Sunday afternoons every weekend.