Event Briefs for the week of Wednesday, Oct. 22

Area Halloween events planned

Various community organizations across the area have planned upcoming Halloween activities for children.

Activities in Greenfield include:

• Greenfield Chamber/Main Street Spook the Loop around the Greenfield square, 4:30-6 p.m.

• Greenfield Public Library Halloween Party, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

• Firemates Hot Dog Supper at Greenfield City Hall meeting room, 5-6:30 p.m.

• No Tricks Just Treats at Adair County Health System, 5-6:30 p.m.

Activities in other communities include:

Fontanelle trick-or-treating is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. The Fontanelle Lions Club will serve hot dog meals during that time at the fire station.

Trick-or-treating around Orient is 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. Orient United Methodist Church will have its annual trunk-or-treat event 5-7 p.m. that evening in the church parking lot.

There will be a Halloween Party at the Bridgewater Activity Center Saturday, Nov. 1. Food will be served beginning at 5 p.m. with a costume party and more starting at 5:30 p.m.

Local Talent Night Nov. 2

The Good News Concert Series is hosting a Local Talent Night 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at The Gathering Place.

To sign up to perform, contact Trent Buckner at 641-221-0579.

Chris Patterson’s Great Caesar’s Goat to play Nov. 8

Chris Patterson and his band, Great Caesar’s Goat, will take the stage 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Warren Cultural Center for a night of unforgettable Americana music.

Patterson’s ties to Greenfield run deep. Both of his parents graduated from Greenfield High School and he fondly recalls childhood visits filled with afternoons at the Greenfield pool as well as stops at Piper’s Variety Store while spending time with his grandparents, George and Maurece Musmaker.

As a recording artist, Patterson has earned national recognition with two albums landing in the top 10 of the Americana Music Charts. With Great Caesar’s Goat, audiences can expect authentic, original Americana music featuring powerful songwriting, a rock-solid rhythm section and searing guitar licks that bring his songs to life. Collectively, the band’s members have shared the stage with major acts such as Gary Clark Jr., Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts, Little Feat and many others.

Tickets are $25 for adults, with free admission for students (high school and younger).

Tickets can be purchased online at warrenculturalcenter.com or at the door the night of the show.

4-H Awards Day and Ice Cream Social

The annual Adair County 4-H Awards Day is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Adair County Fairgrounds. Many awards will be received by 4-Hers, leaders and community partners.

An ice cream social prior to the awards program will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Jake McVey coming Nov. 22 to WCC

Music has the power to move the masses and few artists understand that better than Jake McVey. McVey will take the stage 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Warren Cultural Center for a night of unforgettable country music.

A compelling performer who combines his upbeat music and a youthful enthusiasm with a seasoned eye for reading a crowd, McVey gives his all at every show.

“It’s all about entertaining the fans and showing each and every person in the room a good time,” McVey said.

McVey has shared the stage with some of country’s most acclaimed acts, including Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley.

With a chock full touring calendar of over 250 dates a year, growing social numbers and new music, McVey has come a long way, but hasn’t forgotten where he came from.

“I’m just a good Iowa boy (born in Washington, Iowa) who likes to work hard, I was brought up with a great work ethic,” McVey said. “I was raised that when the sun is shining, it’s time to make hay. That’s just who I am. I love to work.”

McVey drew inspiration from challenges to pen his single, “Never Give Up”, which he dedicates to first responders. In the music video, McVey plays a farmer and single father who is struggling to support his family by day, and is a volunteer fireman by night.

All tickets are $25. Tickets can be purchased online at warrenculturalcenter.com or at the door the night of the show.