Officials with the Adair County Extension Service say a benefit dinner, live, and silent auction, will be held for three children who lost their father when they were very young, and whose mother recently passed away unexpectedly. The “Hands to Provide Hope” Benefit for Christina, Ryan and Mason Wilson, takes place Saturday, Sept. 1st, at the Greenfield United Methodist Church (108 SW 5th St.). The menu includes pulled pork sandwiches, calico beans, pasta salad, chips dessert and drinks for your free-will donation. Dinner will be served from 5-until 7-p.m. (If you would like to donate to the meal or help out, call Susan Marnin at 712-779-0598).

The Live Auction begins at 7-p.m., with the Silent Auction running throughout the event on Sept. 1st. Proceeds from all auction donations go to support the Wilson kids. (If you would like to donate items for either auction, call Darla Baudler at 641-745-7274)