By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Community input session April 22
On Wednesday, April 22 from 5:30-7 p.m., Main Street Guthrie Center will hold a community input session at the Guthrie Center Activity Center (209 State St.). Attendees will hear results of the recent Guthrie Center survey and will be able to help with planning.
Panora Spring Boutique April 25
The seventh annual Spring Boutique will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vets/Community Center on the Panora square. A variety of vendors and crafters are expected.
Bagley Breakfast April 26
The pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Bagley Firefighters will be held on Sunday, April 26 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bagley Fire Station. The freewill donation meal will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee, milk and juice.
Freshmen Fundraiser April 27 at Café on the Hill
The ACGC class of 2029 will hold a fundraiser meal at Café on the Hill in Guthrie Center from 4:30-7 p.m. For $12, enjoy either a hot beef sundae and brownie or a pulled pork sandwich, mac and cheese, green beans and brownie. Proceeds will help fund the class of 2029’s junior prom and senior trip.
Mothers’ Day Tea at Art on State May 9
On Saturday, May 9, Art on State (320 State St., Guthrie Center) will host its annual Mothers’ Day Tea, beginning at 2 p.m. For $20 per person, attendees will enjoy refreshments, storytelling and music. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 641-332-2267.
Fin and Feather Banquet May 9
Lake Panorama Fin and Feather banquet will be Saturday, May 9 at the Lake Panorama National Clubhouse with social hour beginning at 5 p.m. A dinner plus silent and live auctions will follow at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome. Funds raised are used to stock fish in Lake Panorama. The group also helps improve fish habitat and sponsors an annual fishing derby for children during Panorama Days.
Dinner tickets are $50 each, with children 12 and younger $25. Another option is to join the Big Skipper Club for $150. This covers two dinner tickets, Big Skipper raffle ticket and an annual family membership. The cost of an annual family membership is $50. Supporters can mail a check or register online with a credit card or PayPal at the group’s website.
Law Enforcement Appreciation event May 13
Guthrie Center Chaplains will host an appreciation event honoring all local law enforcement staff (including police, sheriff, deputies and state troopers) at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13 at the Freedom Rock on the western edge of Guthrie Center (across Highway 44 from the fairgrounds). Everyone is welcome to attend.
WSO Home Tour features 5 lake locations
The Women’s Service Organization (WSO) 2026 fundraising home tour is Friday, June 5. Five Lake Panorama homes will be featured, with three on the west side of the lake and two on the east side. Tickets are $30 and include the tour and lunch at The Captain’s Pick at Lake Panorama National Resort, 5071 Clover Ridge Road. Tickets will be available beginning May 1 and can be reserved by calling or texting Toni Wright at 641-757-0886 or Sue Merryman at 641-751-5956. There will be a maximum of 260 tickets available, which organizers expect to sell out quickly.
Send your event information to rich@gctimesnews.com.