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• Feb. 2-28 – Blind date with a book. Choose from a selection of wrapped books based only on clues like genre and first sentence. Check the book out. Unwrap the book to officially meet your date. Read it or return it. Rate your date with the form enclosed with the book. Drawing at the end of the month from the forms for a winner of a sweet Valentine’s treat.
• Wednesday, Feb. 4 – Storytime for children 5 years and younger. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Friday, Feb. 6 – Lego Club for children ages 6-11. 2-3 p.m. Build challenges or informal builds. Pre-registration required.
• Monday, Feb. 9 – Kids BINGO for children ages 6-11. 4-4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 12 – Card making class for adults. 2-3 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 16 – Library Board meeting. 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 18 – Storytime for children 5 years and younger. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 19 – Find your family genealogy club 3-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 24 – Gifts from the Heart presented by ISU Extension Guthrie County 4-5 p.m. Children ages 6-11. Pre-registration required. Children will learn the importance of giving to others by measuring and creating a delicious gift in a jar!
• Tuesday, Feb. 24 – Evening Card Making Class. 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 27 – Page Turners Book Club. 9:30 a.m. 

Winter Reading Challenge is underway and concludes March 26. Open to all ages. Adults completing the challenge will win a $5 gift card and a chance to win a $50 gift card. Children earn a party at the library with pizza and games. Stop at the Library and pick up your BINGO card.

Check out the Story Walk Book on the Raccoon River Valley Trail near Pedal In.

Home delivery service – Are you or is there someone you know who is unable to get to the library due to illness, disability or special circumstances? Let the Panora Public Library deliver books, movies, audiobooks or magazines to your home. Home delivery service brings library materials to homebound residents and senior living facilities within Panora city limits. Participants can request specific items or a librarian can recommend titles based on the patron’s preferences. Call 641-755-2529 or email pnralib@netins.net to learn more.

Convenient hours:

• Monday and Wednesday, noon to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.
• Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to noon

The Panora Public Library is located at 102 N. 1st St. in Panora. Call 641-755-2529, email pnralib@netins.net or visit www.panoralibrary.com.

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 4^th 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.

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.

Soup Supper and Bake Sale Jan. 28

A freewill donation fundraiser will be held 5-8 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Panora Community Center (115 W. Main St.) to raise money for the Stark’s Performance Horses riders going to compete in the Color Breed Congress event in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A variety of homemade soups and fresh baked items will be available.

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 & 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.

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.

Chili Cookoff and Bingo in Casey Jan. 24

Chili entries can be brought to the Casey Community Center from 4-5 p.m. with a freewill dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. Entries will be awarded in four categories (spiciest, most unique, best overall, and people’s choice). Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m.

Bingo in Guthrie Center

American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 124 will hold three Saturday night bingo events in the coming months at the Guthrie Center Activity Center, 2098 State St. The events will be held on Jan. 24, Feb. 28 and March 28. A freewill donation dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. with bingo starting at 7 p.m.

Soup Supper and Bake Sale Jan. 28

A freewill donation fundraiser will be held 5-8 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Panora Community Center (115 W. Main St.) to raise money for the Stark’s Performance Horses riders going to compete in the Color Breed Congress event in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A variety of homemade soups and fresh baked items will be available.

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

Guthrie County Hospital 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.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Upcoming events open to the public at the Panora Library include:

• Card-making class, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 5:30-6:30 pm.
• Storytime for kids 5 and younger, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Page Turner book club, Friday, Jan. 23, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Kids’ craft (origami), Tuesday, Jan. 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Community Free Meal in Panora Jan. 21

Faith Bible Church (2096 Highway 4, Panora) welcomes everyone to enjoy a free meal on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The meal includes pulled pork on a bun, coleslaw, corn, macaroni casserole, cherry dessert and ice cream. 

Chili Cookoff and Bingo in Casey Jan. 24

Chili entries can be brought to the Casey Community Center from 4-5 p.m. with a freewill dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. Entries will be awarded in four categories (spiciest, most unique, best overall, and people’s choice). Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m.

Bingo in Guthrie Center

American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 124 will hold three Saturday night bingo events in the coming months at the Guthrie Center Activity Center, 2098 State St. The events will be held on Jan. 24, Feb. 28 and March 28. A freewill donation dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. with bingo starting at 7 p.m.

Guthrie County Hospital 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.