Event Briefs for the week of Wednesday, Nov. 12

Thanksgiving Meal at Fontanelle church

A Thanksgiving Dinner is planned for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle.

All are welcome — take out orders will be available.

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.

Soup Supper fundraiser for Andrea McNeese

A soup supper fundraiser event for Andrea McNeese will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 at Greenfield United Methodist Church to help defray the cost of Andrea’s medical and travel expenses with her leukemia diagnosis.

There will be a live auction and free will donations accepted.

Fall into Literacy at the library

Greenfield Public Library is partnering with Southwestern Community College’s Parents as Teachers organization for a Fall Into Literacy event 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the library.

A light meal will be provided. PAT families will receive a free hearing and vision screening.

Every child, birth to age 5, will receive a free book.

Enjoy a fun evening of activities with your child at the library.

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.

Girls Hoops Fundraiser Meal

A fundraiser meal for the Nodaway Valley girls basketball team will be Sunday, Nov. 23 during Greenfield Lions Club Bingo at The Gathering Place.

The meal will feature hot beef over mashed potatoes, bread and a drink. Bingo begins at 4:30 with the meal 5-6:30 p.m.