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Show Stock Buddies Friday night at the Fair
Organizers Heidi Rohrig and Lori Christensen are excited to announce the second year of Show Stock Buddies at the Adair County Fair, 7 p.m. this Friday night in the show arena.
Show Stock Buddies is an event created to integrate people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (Buddies) with Adair County livestock exhibitors to give the Buddy an opportunity that they may not otherwise receive. During this event, two mentors are paired with a Buddy to exhibit a pig, sheep or goat. The program allows the next generation of agriculturalists to give back to their communities while giving an opportunity to the buddy too.
The Show Stock Buddies event mirrors the Iowa Pork Producers’ Bacon Buddies Show at the Iowa State Fair. Some of the mentors and buddies here have even participated in the Iowa State Fair show.
Organizers say this event could not be possibly without the generous support of the community. Those interested in sponsoring the show are encouraged to do so.
150th celebration of Jesse James Train Roberty July 21
Adair is holding a celebration marking the 150th anniversary of the Jesse James Train Robbery Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22.
Friday night, food, drinks, games and entertainment will happen up town near the Blue Goose bar. There will be a mechanical bull for kids and adults beginning at 5 p.m., a food truck, live entertainment from Neva Alden, bags, ladder ball, old-fashioned photo op and horse drawn carriage rides.
At 5 p.m. Saturday at the community center, doors open for social hour for a Chamber Dinner. Supper is at 6 p.m. with awards and acknowledgements to follow, with music by Seth Jamison as well as local performers throughout the night.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding July 22 at Mormon Trail
Adair County Conservation is holding a Stand Up Paddleboarding demonstration and activity at Mormon Trail Lake 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at the beach.
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing sports today. It is a fun total body work out and offers a unique perspecctive on the water. After a quick demonstration you can try out our boards yourself. If you don’t bring a life jacket one will be provided to you, as they are required on the boards. Participants must be 16 years or older and weigh less than 250 pounds.
Please call the Adair County Conservation Board office to reserve your spot at 641-745-0078.
This event will be canceled if there are high winds or conditions are otherwise unsafe on the water at the time of the event.
Light up the Lake July 29 at Orient
Lake Orient will be the site for Adair County Conservation’s second Light up the Lake event, scheduled for 8-10 p.m. Sunday, July 29.
Those with canoes, kayaks or other small boats are encouraged to bring them, light them in some way, and go for a sunset spin on the lake.
Garth Brooks impersonator comes to WCC
Jeff Gordon’s Garth Brooks Impersonator show “The Thunder Rolls” has all the lights and sounds of a Garth Brooks concert. This show comes to Greenfield’s Warren Cultural Center 7 p.m. Saturday, July 29.
Gordon emulates the Garth Brooks look, style and vocal ability, as he performs hit songs such as “The Thunder Rolls”, “Papa Loves Mama”, “Much Too Young”, “Rodeo”, “The Dance”, and “Friends in Low Places” plus many more. Gordon engages the audience and they become part of the show right along with him.
This nationwide touring act is the eighth and final show in WCC’s 2022-23 “Locals and Legends” series. Tickets are $15 for adults — students (high school and younger) are free! Order tickets at warrenculturalcenter.com while they last.