Event Briefs for the week of Wednesday, Nov. 20

Friends of the Library Christmas donations needed

The Friends of the Greenfield Public Library are planning a kids’ shopping event for Christmas and need the public’s help.

The event will be Dec. 13-14. The group will be collecting new or gently-used items (no clothes please) for this event.

Laughs coming to Warren Cultural Center

Dante Powell will be the headliner comedian during a night of laughter at the Warren Cultural Center 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. This is the third show of WCC’s “All-Iowa” 2024-25 series.

Dante Powell is based in Des Moines but grew up in Bernice, Louisiana. His work has been featured on SiriusXM radio, NPR, and kweliTV. His comedy album “The Squirrels Get Fat” debuted atop the iTunes/Amazon comedy charts. He has been a regular at many comedy venues such as clubs, bars and theaters.

Comedian Ian Pope will open for Dante Powell.

Tickets are $20 for adults and free for students (high school and younger). Tickets are available at warrenculturalcenter.com or at the door.

Harvest Meal at Fontanelle church

The men’s and outreach groups at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle are serving a harvest meal 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 in the Parish Hall.

Turkey, ham, dressing, potatoes and gravy, green beans, a roll and pie will be on the menu for a free will offering.

All are welcome; take out meals will be available. All proceeds will go toward church improvements.

Thanksgiving Meal in Stuart

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in Stuart will have a Thanksgiving meal for anyone who needs somewhere to celebrate the holiday 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28.

The meal is free and will include turkey, ham, all the fixings and pie. Deliveries are available as well.

Call or text Jami at 515-491-8023 or email jami.clarkrafter.ioof@gmail.com by Nov. 1 to reserve your meal.

Hospital grand reopening Nov. 11; celebration Dec. 4

Adair County Health System (ACHS) has an important update regarding the re-opening of their facility. After careful consideration, officials have rescheduled the full resumption of services to Monday, Nov. 11.

Although all hospital operations are resuming Nov. 11, construction will continue for several months. ACHS will build a new ambulance garage and EMS house, which were completely destroyed in the storm. Physical therapy services will remain available at the Adair County Fitness Center during the ongoing repairs and renovations to this area of the health system.

A grand reopening celebration will be held 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Orient library candy sale Dec. 7

Mark your calendars for the annual candy sale sponsored by the Orient Community Library Friends, which will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Farmers and Merchants Bank’s meeting room in Orient.

Delicious homemade candies made by local cooks will be offered, which includes caramels, fudge, peanut brittle, peanut clusters, peanut butter balls, popcorn balls, divinity, chocolate almonds and much more. There will be mixed boxes available with an assortment of candies along with boxes filled with a single kind of candy.

Enter the candy sale through the rear door on the west side of the bank. All candy has been boxed in advance in half-pound and one pound boxes for purchase. Some candy may not be available in both sizes.

Thank you for supporting the Orient Community Library!

Massena soup and salad lunch

The Massena Historical Society’s annual soup and salad luncheon will be held 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 7 in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Hall, 503 Main St., Massena. Doors will open at 11. There is a charge of $10 per person at the door. Soups, salad and beautiful tables are on the menu again this year. The craft room will be filled with baked goods, candies and hand-crafted items perfect for a one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts.

There is a handicap entrance to the basement on the west side of St. Patrick’s. All proceeds from the event will be used for activities of the Massena Historical Society and upkeep of the buildings in the Massena Historical Park.

Free Community Meal Dec. 11

Iowa Select Farms, the Adair County Hot Shots 4-H Club, Adair County Fair Board and Cafe on the Hill are teaming up to provide a free community meal 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Adair County 4-H/FFA Center.

On the menu is sliced pork loin, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans with bacon, a dessert and a drink.