By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Souper Bowl with no loser
From now through Feb. 11, Guthrie County State Bank (GCSB) is sponsoring a Souper Bowl event. Everyone is asked to consider donating cans of soup at either GCSB location (Panora or Guthrie Center) or at Hometown Foods (Panora or Guthrie Center). GCSB will then match all donations with everything going to help New Opportunities feed those in need.
Guthrie County Republican Caucuses Feb. 2
At 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, Republican caucuses will be held as follows:
- For Bayard: At the Bayard Library, 315 Main St.
- For Guthrie Center, Panora and Yale: At Panorama Elementary, 401 Panther Drive, Panora.
- For Casey: At ACGC Junior High, 3384 Indigo Ave., Adair
- For Stuart: At WCV High School, 3299 White Pole Road, Stuart
Bingo Feb. 5, 19 and 26
The Guthrie County Hospital Foundation and Auxiliary will host bingo on three Thursday evenings in February. The events will be held at the Guthrie Center Activity Center (209 State St.) on Feb. 5, 19 and 26. Each evening, a freewill donation meal will be served 4:45-6 p.m., with bingo from 6-8 p.m.
Dueling Pianos in Adair Feb. 13
On Friday, Feb. 13, the Adair Chamber of Commerce will host the event to raise funds for Chuckwagon Days. The event will run from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Community Center (308 Stuart St.) in Adair. Cost is $40 pre-sale and $50 at the door. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be available. BYOB, and a limited amount of free beer will be available.
An Evening Out Feb. 13
The Guthrie County Arts Council will host its 10th annual “An Evening Out” event on Friday, Feb. 13. Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased at Art on State in Guthrie Center. Only 100 tickets will be sold. The evening will begin with wine and chocolate tasting at Art on State, 5-6 p.m., followed by dinner at the Guthrie Center Activity Center (209 State St.) at 6:15 p.m. A raffle and entertainment by Dale Menning and the Stardusters will follow 7-9 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring their own beverages or purchase wine at Art on State.
Bingo in Guthrie Center
American Legion Auxiliary 124 will hold Saturday night bingo at the Guthrie Center Activity Center (209 State St.) on Feb. 28 and March 28. A freewill donation dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. with bingo starting at 7 p.m.
Freewill Dinner To-Go Feb. 7
First Christian Church Women’s Fellowship will host a freewill donation meal on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 5-7 p.m. at 105 North 4th St. in Guthrie Center. The meals are to-go only (no dine-in), and will include alfredo, breadsticks and salad. For large orders, please call 641-332-2571.
Pancakes in Yale Feb. 8
The Yale Fire Department’s annual pancake breakfast will be 7 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Feb. 8 at the Yale Community Building. For a freewill donation, come enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, and biscuits and gravy.
Plan ahead for Stem Fest
Guthrie County Extension and Outreach will hold Stem Fest 2026 on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at Panorama Elementary School (401 Panther Drive). The event is targeted to kids in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Handbags and Bingo April 10
The Guthrie County Hospital Foundation’s annual “Handbags and Bingo” event will be held on Friday, April 10 at the Fairgrounds Event Center. Social hour will begin at 4:45 p.m., with dinner at 5:45 p.m., followed by bingo and games. Tickets can be purchased from the hospital’s website.