Event Briefs for the week of Wednesday, Sept. 10

Community Brunch Sept. 13 in Adair

St. John’s Catholic Church of Adair is hosting a community brunch 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. The event will be held in the parish hall located behind the church. In addition to enjoying a complimentary meal and fellowship, a short program showcasing local youth will be offered during the brunch from 9:30-10 a.m.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Veterans Resource Fair

Adair County Veterans Affairs is teaming up with several local partners and sponsors to host a Veterans Resource Fair 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Adair County 4-H/FFA Center on the Adair County Fairgrounds in Greenfield.

The event will include a free lunch, a variety of vendors to speak with and giveaways.

Veterans from the entire area are welcome and encouraged to attend this event.

You Matter Walk Sept. 13 in Greenfield

The You Matter Walk will be Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Greenfield United Methodist Church (108 SW 5th St.) in Greenfield to recognize September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Sept. 7-13 as National Suicide Prevention Week.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk starts at 10 a.m. Leashed dogs are welcome.

There will be numerous related community resources available at the walk.

Swimming Pool open house Sept. 20

The Pool Advisory Committee and Operation Pool Committee are hosting an open house 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at the pool.

Representatives from Greenfield Public Works will be available to answer questions regarding hte aging condition of the town’s 1942 pool. This event is to bring firsthand awareness to the community of why the group now known as Dive Into Project Pool 2027 is advocating for a yes vote on the November ballot.

Emergency Prepardness Workshop at HG

Midwest Partnership Economic Development and the Small Business Development Center of Iowa are hosting an Emergency Preparedness Workshop for small business owners and organizations 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Hotel Greenfield. Supper will be provided at no charge.

Unexpected disasters can strike any business, and 40% of small businesses never reopen afterwards. This workshop will give attendees practical tools and strategies needed to protect their operation. Attendees will learn how to assess risks, manage crises, maintain business continuity and rebuild stronger than before.

Groucho event full of fun Sept. 28

Experience the Cumberland Rose Players’ take on Groucho Marx’s show “You Bet Your Life” at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28.

Local celebrities — from mayors to business people, dressed in 1940s and 50s attire — will try to guess the secret word while being interviewed by our local Groucho.The secret words will be delivered by local youth so everyone in the room — except the contestants on stage — can see!

Free will donation gets you in the door. Join the fun!

This event is presented by the Cumberland Rose Players, The Sidey Collection and Greenfield Chamber Main Street.

Bob Dylan Tribute coming to WCC

“Chrome Horse: The Bob Dylan Tribute” is a chronological trip through the career of Bob Dylan. Performed with sincerity, vintage style and engaging in-character presentation. No cheat sheets, no iPads. This is a time-capsule recreation. Mark your calendars for 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, for this second show of WCC’s 2025-26 “Locals and Legends” series.

Texas-based veteran musician Drew Gabbert has set the table and is serving up an authentic Dylan experience with a repertoire that spans six decades of material.

Gabbert offers up a mysterious ability to embody the many voices of Dylan with accuracy and reverence – as if singing through a hall of mirrors. Close your eyes and you’ll be thoughtfully carried through the young man in old man’s clothes, drifting past the country croon and held firmly by the elder statesman. These eras with their ancient muses are captured by Gabbert fluently.

It must be said, by deliberately eschewing present day technology and electronics, the musical presentation remains intact and precise. Visually, the performance is striking – musically, the performance is unmatched.

Tickets are $25 for adults with free admission for students (high school and younger).Tickets are available at warrenculturalcenter.com or at the door.