By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

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.

Pasta dinner and more May 1 in Panora

A pasta dinner will be offered 4-8 p.m. on Friday, May 1 at the Panora Community Center. The freewill donation event will raise funds to help send the Stark’s Performance Horses team to the Color Breed Congress in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bingo will be played 5-7 p.m. and there will also be a bake sale.

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, or $25 for children 12 and younger. 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 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. 

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. 

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Glow Parties at Panorama April 18

Panorama Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) will host two glow parties at the Panorama middle school gym on Saturday, April 18. The first is a mom and son party from 2-3:30 p.m. The second is a dad and daughter party from 4:30-6 p.m. Each event will include music, games and glow fun.

Odd Fellows/Rebekah’s Breakfast April 19 in Stuart

On Sunday, April 19, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, the Odd Fellows and Rebekah’s pancake breakfast will be held at the IOOF Hall (121 North Gaines St., Stuart). The meal costs $10 for all you can eat and includes pancakes, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and beverages.

Bridal Show in Stuart April 19

Forever in Love Bridal Show will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 at the Saints Center (320 North Fremont St. Stuart). General admission tickets are free. VIP tickets cost $10.70 and include a glass of champagne and front-row seating. Tickets can be claimed online.

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.

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.

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. 

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Storm Spotter training April 15

The public is invited to a free training on storm spotting given by the National Weather Service and hosted by the Adair and Guthrie County Emergency Management. The event will be held at the Casey Community Center (502 Antique Country Drive) beginning at 7 p.m. Pizza and water will be available.

Fish Fry in Stuart April 15

The Stuart American Legion (323 Southwest Second St.) will host a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15. Cost is $12 (or $11 if donating a canned item for the food pantry). An extra piece of fish is available for $6 more. The meal includes cod, Wally’s Bakes Beans, roll and butter, pasta salads and desserts.

Women of Natural History program April 16 in Panora

The Panora Library Foundation is sponsoring a program titled, “Women of Natural History.” Naturalist Kim White will be the presenter and will talk about various women who were innovators in the field. The event runs from 6-7 p.m. at the Panora Community Center. Call 641-755-2529 to register. 

Glow Parties at Panorama April 18

Panorama Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) will host two glow parties at the middle school gym on Saturday, April 18. The first is a mom and son party from 2-3:30 p.m. The second is a dad and daughter party from 4:30-6 p.m. Each event will include music, games and glow fun.

Bridal Show in Stuart April 19

Forever in Love Bridal Show will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 at the Saints Center, 320 North Fremont St., Stuart. General admission tickets are free. VIP tickets cost $10.70 and include a glass of champagne and front-row seating. Tickets can be claimed online.

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. 

Lake Panorama Fin and Feather Banquet May 9

The Lake Panorama Fin and Feather fundraising 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 at the banquet, annual memberships and direct donations 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 either mail a check or register online with a credit card or PayPal account at the group’s website.

WSO Home Tour features 5 lake locations

The Women’s Service Organization (WSO) annual fundraising home tour for 2026 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. 

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Handbags and Bingo April 10

The Guthrie County Hospital Foundation’s annual “Handbags and Bingo” event will be held Friday, April 10 at the Fairgrounds Event Center. Social hour begins at 4:45 p.m., with dinner at 5:45 p.m., followed by bingo and games.

Legislative coffee April 11

State Sen. Jesse Green and State Rep. Carter Nordman welcome the public to their upcoming legislative coffee event to voice concerns and hear legislative updates. The event will be April 11 from 9-10 a.m. at Guthrie County Farm Bureau, 203 N. Fourth St. in Guthrie Center.

‘Cinderella’ at Greenfield April 11

On Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m., the Des Moines Metro Opare production of “Cinderella” will be presented. Tickets are $25 for adults, with students (high school and younger) admitted free. The performance will be at the Warren Cultural Center, 154 Public Square, Greenfield. More information and ticket ordering is at warrenculturalcenter.com.

Panora Lions breakfast April 12

On Sunday, April 12, from 8 a.m. to noon, the Panora Lions Club will hold a fundraiser breakfast at the Panora Community Center. The freewill offering meal includes sausage gravy over biscuits, scrambled eggs, cinnamon rolls and beverage. Proceeds will support the Kass Duis Scholarship fund, which provides a scholarship to a Panorama Schools graduate going to a trade school.

Bayard Brunch April 12

Bayard United Methodist Church will host a freewill offering brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 12. The meal includes egg casserole, biscuits and gravy, sausage, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, and beverages. Proceeds support the Bayard Summer Meals Program.

Storm Spotter training April 15

The public is invited to a free training on storm spotting given by the National Weather Service and hosted by the Adair and Guthrie County Emergency Management. The event will be held at the Casey Community Center (502 Antique Country Drive) beginning at 7 p.m. Pizza and water will be available.

Fish Fry in Stuart April 15

The Stuart American Legion (323 Southwest Second St.) will host a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15. Cost is $12 (or $11 if donating a canned item for the food pantry). An extra piece of fish is available for $6 more. The meal includes cod, Wally’s Bakes Beans, roll and butter, pasta salads and desserts.

Women of Natural History April 16 in Panora

The Panora Library Foundation is sponsoring a program titled, “Women of Natural History.” Naturalist Kim White will be the presenter and will talk about various women who were innovators in the field. The event runs from 6-7 p.m. at the Panora Community Center. Call 641-755-2529 to register.

Glow Parties at Panorama April 18

Panorama Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) will host two glow parties at the middle school gym on Saturday, April 18. The first is a mom and son party from 2-3:30 p.m. The second is a dad and daughter party from 4:30-6 p.m. Each event will include music, games and glow fun.

Bridal Show in Stuart April 19

Forever in Love Bridal Show will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 at the Saints Center, 320 North Fremont St., Stuart. General admission tickets are free. VIP tickets cost $10.70 and include a glass of champagne and front row seating. Tickets can be claimed online.

Bagley Breakfast April 26

The pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Bagley Firefighters was rescheduled. It 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.

Lake Panorama Fin and Feather Banquet May 9

The Lake Panorama Fin and Feather fundraising 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 at the banquet, annual memberships and direct donations 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 either mail a check or register online with a credit card or PayPal account at the group’s website.

WSO Home Tour features 5 lake locations

The Women’s Service Organization (WSO) annual fundraising home tour for 2026 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. 

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Handbags and Bingo April 10

The Guthrie County Hospital Foundation’s annual “Handbags and Bingo” event will be held Friday, April 10 at the Fairgrounds Event Center. Social hour begins at 4:45 p.m., with dinner at 5:45 p.m., followed by bingo and games.

Legislative coffee April 11

State Sen. Jesse Green and State Rep. Carter Nordman welcome the public to their upcoming legislative coffee event to voice concerns and hear legislative updates. The event will be April 11 from 9-10 a.m. at Guthrie County Farm Bureau, 203 N. Fourth St. in Guthrie Center.

‘Cinderella’ at Greenfield April 11

On Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m., the Des Moines Metro Opare production of “Cinderella” will be presented. Tickets are $25 for adults, with students (high school and younger) admitted free. The performance will be at the Warren Cultural Center, 154 Public Square, Greenfield. More information and ticket ordering is at warrenculturalcenter.com.

Panora Lions breakfast April 12

On Sunday, April 12, from 8 a.m. to noon, the Panora Lions Club will hold a fundraiser breakfast at the Panora Community Center. The freewill offering meal includes sausage gravy over biscuits, scrambled eggs, cinnamon rolls and beverage. Proceeds will support the Kass Duis Scholarship fund, which provides a scholarship to a Panorama Schools graduate going to a trade school.

Fish Fry in Stuart April 15

The Stuart American Legion (323 Southwest Second St.) will host a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15. Cost is $12 (or $11 if donating a canned item for the food pantry). An extra piece of fish is $6 more. The meal includes cod, Wally’s Bakes Beans, roll and butter, pasta salads and desserts. 

Women of Natural History April 16 in Panora

The Panora Library Foundation is sponsoring a program titled, “Women of Natural History.” Naturalist Kim White will be the presenter and will talk about various women who were innovators in the field. The event runs from 6-7 p.m. at the Panora Community Center. Call 641-755-2529 to register.

Glow Parties at Panorama April 18

Panorama Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) will host two glow parties at the middle school gym on Saturday, April 18. The first is a mom and son party from 2-3:30 p.m. The second is a dad and daughter party from 4:30-6 p.m. Each event will include music, games and glow fun.

Bridal Show in Stuart April 19

Forever in Love Bridal Show will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 at the Saints Center, 320 North Fremont St., Stuart. General admission tickets are free. VIP tickets cost $10.70 and include a glass of champagne and front row seating. Tickets can be claimed online.

Bagley Breakfast April 26

The pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Bagley Firefighters was rescheduled. It 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.

Lake Panorama Fin and Feather Banquet May 9

The 2026 Lake Panorama Fin and Feather fundraising 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 at the banquet, annual memberships and direct donations 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 either mail a check or register online with a credit card or PayPal account at the group’s website.

WSO Home Tour features 5 Lake Panorama locations

The Women’s Service Organization (WSO) annual fundraising home tour for 2026 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.