April 4, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Mark your calendars for April 4 as Iowa State Extension and Outreach kicks off Extension Week 2025! Hope to see you.

April 7, 7:00-9:00 pm

With a deep love and knowledge of old blues, ragtime, country, and gospel music, Tulsa, OK based guitarist and singer, Tom Pevear arranges songs, some popular, some long lost, in a way that pays homage to the originals and fits his unique fingerstyle guitar approach.

April 7, 10:00 AM

Join us as we watch the live announcement of the 2024 Great American Main Street Award! Jefferson is a semifinalist, and we’ll find out in real-time if we take home this prestigious national honor. Gather with friends, neighbors, and community supporters to celebrate all the hard work that got us here.

April 11-12, varied times

Shake off the winter blues and celebrate the arrival of spring with a weekend of shopping and fun! Local retail businesses are rolling out fresh seasonal finds, special promotions, and exclusive deals to welcome the new season. Support local, refresh your home and wardrobe, and enjoy a little retail therapy this spring! 🌷✨

April 13, 1:00-3:00 pm

Des Moines-based calligrapher Tome Hope is the hand behind the pen at Ink & Oak Calligraphy. We’re so excited to welcome her back to Warm Wishes for a dip pen calligraphy class. No prior experience necessary.

The cost of registration will cover all supplies: pen holder, nib, ink, practice paper, and handouts. Participants will also be able to keep all supplies after the class.

April 18, 7:00 pm

The public is invited to attend the concert and no ticket is necessary. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with showtime at 7 p.m. Guests may bring their own drinks or a snack to share, if they choose. Elliott Art Studio is located at 113 S. Chestnut St. in Jefferson, IA next to The Thomas Jefferson Gardens.

April 18, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Mark your calendars for April 18th as the Jefferson Masonic Lodge hosts our next Java and Juice. Hope to see you there!

April 25, 7:00 pm

Ryne Doughty is a Folk/Americana singer-songwriter out of Des Moines, IA, whose music is deeply rooted in the inspiration of his salvation and real-life stories of love, loss, work, and play. His stripped down, earthy sound is directly influenced by the small, rural town where he was born and raised. The hard-working, simple living, and friendly way of life of the Midwest shines through his music that is understated yet complex and rich with simplicity. To learn more about Ryne Doughty, visit www.rynedoughty.net.

April 25, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Mark your calendars for April 4 as the Jefferson Community Golf Course welcomes you for Java and Juice. Hope to see you there!

April 23, 11:00-12:00 pm

Welcome back to Hello Neighbor Art for a new watercolor workshop. We will use watercolor paints to practice brush strokes, color mixing, and water control. These steps will give you the tools you need to paint sketches during the workshop that can then be framed or used as cards.

April 27, starts at 2:00 pm

Join us at our Community Appreciation Event , where we’ll celebrate the amazing people that help shape our community, along with honor the winners of the ABC award and Forces Under 40!

May 3rd, 1:00-3:00 pm

Warm Wishes and Fudge’s Flowers are excited to welcome Macrame by Jess back to town for a workshop.

May 16, 7:00 pm

"Danny Schmidt is a force of nature: a blue moon, a hundred-year flood, an avalanche of a singer-songwriter. His songs are a flood of poetry, mythology, folk wisdom, and surprise."
- Matt Watroba, Sing Out! magazine

May 16, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

You're invited to join us for Java and Juice at Greene County Medical Center, Main Lobby. Come learn what is new and coming up!

May 23, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Mark your calendars for May 23 and join us at Jefferson Monument Works for our next Java and Juice. Come meet the new owners!

May 24th, 4:30 PM

Join us for a fun-filled evening of brains and bikes at our After-Ride Trivia Fundraiser! After you've conquered the ride, keep the momentum going by testing your knowledge in a lively trivia contest—all for a great cause. Ride. Relax. Rally. Refuel with food and drinks, connect with fellow riders, and form a trivia dream team (4) to compete for prizes and bragging rights. Whether you're a cycling enthusiast, trivia buff, or just love a good time, this event is the perfect way to cap off an exhilarating ride. Entry & Donations All proceeds from trivia entries and donations go toward Jefferson Matters, helping to make a positive impact in our community. If you already signed up for BRAG you can join for free. If you didn't ride you will need to purchase this ticket. Fun starts at 4:30 pm.

May 24th, 10:00 am-6:00 pm.

Join us for a fun and scenic bike ride around Greene County in 2025! Join us for a fun-filled day of cycling in Greene County, Iowa. Get ready to pedal through scenic routes, enjoy the fresh air, and connect with fellow cycling enthusiasts.

June 11th, 6:00 PM

Iowa PBS invites you to hit the road and join us at History Boy Theatre Co. in Jefferson on Wednesday, June 11 for a special watch party of Road Trip Iowa.

June 20th, starts at 9 AM

Get ready to tee off Caddyshack style at the Jefferson Matters Golf Tournament! Dress the part, embrace the fun, and enjoy a day on the greens filled with laughter, competition, and plenty of prizes.

August 14th, 2025 — 4:30pm-7:00pm

Don’t miss out on Cruisin’ to the Square! People of all ages will love spending the evening admiring all types of cars, trucks, motorcycles, antique tractors, food, drink, and more up on the square!