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New windows installed at Guthrie Center Library 

Workers bring in the new windows for the solarium.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

New windows are being installed at the Mary J Barnett (Guthrie Center) Public Library. Library Director Jerri Hawkins provided details.

The windows on the east side (solarium) and north side of the library are being replaced due to the old windows being no longer efficient, she said. The new windows were purchased through Lake Lumber with funding from the city.

Swim team breakfast fundraiser held Sunday

Photos by Kerry Jacobsen

The Guthrie County Swim Team held a fundraiser breakfast on Sunday, June 1 at the Guthrie Center Fire Hall. Pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage were served for a free will donation with all funds going to support the swim team. 

The cakes were on the griddle on Sunday at the swim team fundraiser.

Cayla Wolfe, Sophia Stein and Mya Albers, members of the swim team, encouraged passersby to stop in for their fundraiser breakfast.

Parents and kids of the Guthrie County Swim Team cooked and served the breakfast to the guests.

Members of the Panora Fire Department came over for the breakfast.

Steensen honored with Guthrie Center May Yard of the Month award

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Bev Steensen on 801 Oak St. in Guthrie Center is the winner of $100 in chamber bucks from the Guthrie Center Lions Club and the Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce for the Yard of the Month contest for May. These two organizations have teamed up to award citizens who maintain and take pride in their yard with this monthly contest.

Summer events abound 

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

This time of year, there are many options for those looking to get out of the house and have some fun. Here are a few upcoming events in the area.

On Wednesday, June 4, 5-7 p.m., the Guthrie Center Fire Department will have its annual grill-out event. The drive-thru or dine-in meal includes burgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies and drinks. A freewill donation is appreciated.

On Saturday, June 7, the White Pole Road sales event will be held. Garage sales will be along the 26-mile stretch of White Pole Road that runs through Adair, Casey, Menlo, Stuart and Dexter. The “White Pole Road” Facebook page has more details. 

Guthrie Center citywide garage sales will be Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14.

Warren Cultural Center to host free theatre camp July 21-25

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Footliters Traveling Playhouse will be back at Greenfield’s Warren Cultural Center to hold a Theatre Camp for students aged 7-18. The camp is free and will run from July 21 through July 25 (9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) with a free performance of “The School for Spies” on Friday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. Campers need to bring a sack lunch each day. Deadline for registration is June 30.

Footliters Traveling Playhouse is a touring program of Young Footliters Youth Theatre, one of Iowa’s premiere children’s theatres. Students of all backgrounds, experience levels and training are welcome to attend.

Synopsis of this year’s production:

“The School for Spies”

By Katie Colletta and Jason Sifford

It’s a brand new year at the School for Spies, an elite training program for spy recruits, run by the Global Intelligence Agency. But when the powerful Moon Cube goes missing under the GIA’s watch, the School is thrown into turmoil. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join a world of secret agents and espionage to crack the case. Choose your allies wisely and keep your ears and eyes open… all is not as it seems at “The School for Spies!”

Designed for students at all levels of theatre experience, campers will audition, rehearse and perform a musical alongside three professional teaching artists… in one week. “The School for Spies” is a heart-warming one-hour production with a script by Katie Colletta and music by Jason Sifford.

Registration forms are available at www.warrrenculturalcenter.com , leave a message at 641-343-7337 or pick up a form at Ed and Eva’s store at the Warren Cultural Center.