‘Fridays after Five’ returns

Fridays After Five is back for its third year. The outdoor music series kicks off with country artist Jake Simon 5:08 p.m. May 28 at Creston Elks Lodge, 403 W. Montgomery St.

“This is an event that’s been designed to bring people to the uptown district and out and about on a Friday evening,” said Mindy Stalker, Union County Development Association. “Our goal is to get people to come out and enjoy, fingers crossed, beautiful weather, live music and head out to their favorite establishment to dine and patron our entire community.”

Each week, from May 28 through Sept. 17, a different artist or band will perform with proceeds going to a local non-profit of community fundraising effort each week, such as the McKinley Park Aquatic Center, Creston Area Rescue Effort, Creston Arts, Dollars for Scholars, Union County Fairgrounds, Kiwanis, Elks and Lions clubs.

A full list of performers can be found the “Fridays After Five” Facebook page.

Admission is $5 and the first 100 attendees get a free drink token. This event is a collaboration of Creston Elks Lodge, Union County Development Association and First National Bank.