By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Extended shopping hours
To allow holiday shoppers the chance at those last-minute purchases, the following businesses are extending hours as shown:
- Strawberry Patch, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tractor Supply Company, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Paint your own mug Dec. 22
Art on State (320 State St. in Guthrie Center) will host a “Paint your own mug” event from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 22. Cost is $10 per person. Adults and kids 11 or older are welcome. Hot chocolate will be available.
Celebrate the New Year with a First Day Hike at Springbrook State Park
Join the staff of Springbrook State Park on a free, guided hike on New Year’s Day. Hikers will meet at 1 p.m. outside the park office, for a 2-mile hike led by park staff.
Hikers can expect to be surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature in winter, and experience spectacular views, beautiful settings and the cultural treasures offered by Iowa’s state parks. The year 2026 will bring the 100-year anniversary of Springbrook State Park. Hikers will be invited to enjoy cookies and hot chocolate afterwards.
Springbrook State Park is located at 2437 160th Road, Guthrie Center.
For details about First Day Hikes in Iowa Parks, visit www.iowadnr.gov/firstdayhikes.
Midwest Partnership annual dinner Jan. 29
Reservations are now being accepted for Midwest Partnership’s annual dinner. The event will be on Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Casey Community Center. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the program at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $32 per plate. Reservations can be made by emailing info@midwestpartnership.com