Special to the Times Vedette

Reshape Fitness Studio celebrates the fifth annual Turkey Trot at Twin Vines on Thanksgiving Day. This trot is a 3-mile, all-terrain trot over the hills of Guthrie County at Twin Vines.  Start time is 7:30 a.m. so you have plenty of time to get home to celebrate the day with family and friends. Early bird fee is $35 till Oct. 31. The price increases throughout November. Register at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=139768. 

From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

The fall color season is winding down in the northeast corner of Iowa. Oak trees are providing most of the fall colors now with their shades of red, yellow and bronze.

Fall color is past peak in north central and northwest Iowa. Many species show their yellows including green ash, ironwood, hackberry, hickory, cottonwood, elms and walnut. Poison ivy and Virginia creeper are showing red along with sumac and dogwoods.

Central Iowa Fall colors are just past peak. There are lots of yellows including cottonwood, elm, walnut, hackberry, ash, hickory, and others.  Red and crimson colors are good on sumac, dogwood, Virginia creeper, and some of the maple. Oaks have turned red. 

Fall colors are in peak season right now across southeast Iowa. Oaks are showing their colors and it is adding to the whole beauty of the landscape. A week to week and a half remains of the peak time to view colors.

In south central Iowa, fall colors are in full swing across Lucas and Monroe Counties. Yellows shown by hickories and cottonwood are nearing the end of their season. Oaks are providing most of the color now with bronze, purple, and reds. Shrubs especially dogwood are showing great purples, yellows, and reds.

West-central Iowa is past peak color and winds have caused many leaves to drop. Trail hikes are optimal to see and photograph fallen leaves on the ground.

Southwest Iowa is past peak color on oaks, but the red and rusty hues will be around for another week or two.

Coach Mike Ditka (AKA Terry Betts) was present but no sign of “Da Bears.”

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Dueling Pianos event at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds had a theme of “Back to the 80s,” and many attendees showed up in their best 1980s outfits. The event was a fundraiser for the Little Charger Early Learning Center, and many silent auctions items, donated by local merchants and supporters, were available for bid.

A graph showed the progress toward Little Chargers’ fundraising goal.

Auction items were plentiful and popular at the “Back to the 80s” dueling piano event.

The group is ready to walk, just for the health of it.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On a brisk 30-degree morning Oct. 26, Panora’s Healthiest State community walk was held along the Raccoon River Valley Trail. Organizer Sue Bump reported the event was a success.

“It was a chilly morning but totally worth the fresh freeze and viewing the fall foliage,” Bump said.

Participants gather before Panora’s Healthiest State community walk begins.

Each member offers a 1-10 rating on the latest book, as Carolyn England (standing) records.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Friday, Oct. 25, the Panora Book Club celebrated its 30^th anniversary. Although the monthly meetings are usually held at the Panora Library, this celebration was held at B&B Marketplace, just for the fun of it. Hot drinks and sweet treats were enjoyed by all.

Anyone interested in joining the book club is welcome to ask at the Panora Library for more information.

Commemorative buttons mark the 30-year milestone.

The B&B Marketplace was a change of venue for the book club.