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Guthrie County Extension Notes — Week of May 12, 2025

Summer Day Camps                                                                       

  • June 5, 9 a.m. to noon, Up, Down, Spin Around, kindergarten-third, $20.
  • June 12, 9 a.m. to noon, Science of BBQ, fourth-eighth, $25.
  • June 19, 9 a.m. to noon, Fun With Bots, kindergarten-third, $20.
  • June 26, 9 a.m. to noon, AG Everyday, fourth-eighth, $20.
  • July 10, 9 a.m. to noon Kids in the Kitchen, kindergarten-third, $20.
  • July 17, 9 a.m. to noon Clover Cookie Factory, fourth-eighth, $25.
  • July 22, 9 a.m. to noon Growing In The Garden, fourth-12th, $25
  • July 24, 9 a.m. to noon Art Explosion, kindergarten-third, $20.                                                      

Summer Food Steam Program

Guthrie County Extension Office, 212 State St., Guthrie Center. STEAM Fun, 10:30-11:15 a.m.  Summer Food – 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. FREE to all youth age 1-18. No registration is required. Children 8 and younger must have an adult with them.

 

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St. in Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to noon. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.

Guthrie County Extension Notes — Week of May 5, 2025

Garden Box Challenge Workshop                         

  • Wednesday, May 28, 6-8 p.m.   
    Panorama High School Greenhouse
    Cost is $20 per box. Call the Guthrie County Extension Office to register at 641-747-2276.                     

Summer Day Camps                                                                       

  • June 5, 9 a.m. to noon
    Up, Down, Spin Around
    K-third. $20                                   
  • June 12, 9 a.m. to noon
    Science of BBQ
    Fourth-eighth. $25            
  • June 19, 9 a.m. to noon
    Fun With Bots
    K-third. $20
  • June 26, 9 a.m. to noon
    AG Everyday
    Fourth-eighth. $20
  • July 10, 9 a.m. to noon
    Kids in the Kitchen
    K-third. $20
  • July 17, 9 a.m. to noon
    Clover Cookie Factory
    Fourth-eighth. $25
  • July 22, 9 a.m. to noon
    Growing In The Garden
    Fourth-12th. $25
  • July 24, 9 a.m. to noon
    Art Explosion
    K-third. $20

Iowa Concern Hotline

Iowa Concern is a program of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The program began in 1985 as a toll-free number serving the agricultural community. Today, Iowa Concern serves both urban and rural Iowans. Iowa Concern services are available 24 hours a day, seven days per week at no charge. Iowa Concern has access to an attorney for legal education, stress counselors, and information and referral services for a wide variety of topics. Contact the Hotline toll-free at 1-800-447-1985.

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St. in Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to noon. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.

Guthrie County Extension Notes — Week of April 28, 2025

Sensational Seeds                                                                 

The participants will learn the parts of a seed and what they need to grow. Join us at one of these 5 libraries in May to learn and have fun.                               

  • Stuart Library, May 5, 4-5 p.m.            
  • Bayard Library, May 14, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  • Jamaica Library, May 15, 4-5 p.m.
  • Casey Library, May 21, 3-4 p.m.
  • Panora Library, May 22, 4-5 p.m.                                                                            

Mother/Daughter Flower Arrangement Class                                           

May 8, 6-8 p.m.                                                                                                          
The Guthrie County Extension Office                                                                                  
Cost: $20/per arrangement                                                                
Payment is required prior to reserve your spot. Register by April 28. Call our office to register at 641-747-2276.

May 15 Deadline                                                                  

If you plan to exhibit at the Guthrie County Fair, all animals listed including horses, all beef (including bottle calves), sheep, goats, swine, and dogs must be identified on 4H online by May 15. Animals that don’t need to be identified for Guthrie County Fair include pets, rabbits and poultry.

Finding Answers Now

As Iowans deal with disruptions to their families and communities, this website at www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/disaster-recovery provides information to help you cope with concerns about stress and relationships, personal finance, and nutrition and wellness.

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St. in Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to noon. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.

Guthrie County Extension Notes — Week of April 14, 2025

Macrame and Candle Workshop                                                                

  • April 16
  • Guthrie County Extension Office, 211 State St., Guthrie Center                                         
  • Join us for an amazing candle making workshop where you learn candle making is much more than just melting wax. Learn how to pair fragrances to create your own signature scent. While candles are curing learn how to macrame knots to create a macramé coaster. Cost for this class is $40 for first candle and $20 for each additional candle. To register, visit www.jolenepeters.com or visit the Guthrie County Extension Facebook page and register through event.                       

Adult Terrarium Workshops                                                                    

  • April 23, 6-8 p.m.                                                                                                                  
  • Cost: $40                                                                                                                           
  • Learn about plant selection, container choices, soil layers, planting techniques, maintenance and elements of design. Includes all materials, plants and decorations. To register, call the Guthrie County Extension office at 641-747-2276 or email xguthrie@iastate.edu.                                                                                                             

Sourdough Workshop

  • Saturday,
  • April 5, 9 a.m. to noon
  • Guthrie County Extension Office, 212 State St., Guthrie Center                                         
  • Cost:  $40                   
  • To register, call the Guthrie County Extension office at 641-747-2276 or email xguthrie@iastate.edu.     

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St. in Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to noon. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.

Guthrie County Extension Notes — Week of April 7, 2025 

Summer Day Camps                                                                        

  • June 5, 9 a.m. to noon, Up, Down, Spin Around, kindergarten-third, $20
  • June 12, 9 a.m. to noon, Science of BBQ, fourth-eighth, $25     
  • June 19, 9 a.m. to noon, Fun With Bots, kindergarten-third, $20                      
  • June 26, 9 a.m. to noon, AG Everyday, fourth-eighth, $20
  • July 10, 9 a.m. to noon, Kids in the Kitchen, kindergarten-third, $20
  • July 17, 9 a.m. to noon, Clover Cookie Factory, fourth-eighth, $25
  • July 22, 9 a.m. to noon, Growing In The Garden, fourth-12th, $25
  • July 24, 9 a.m. to noon, Art Explosion, kindergarten-third, $20

                                                  

Dirt-N-Worms                                                                                              

The participants will learn about worms and their four main parts. Join us one of these five libraries in April to have a fun time.

  • Casey Library, April 9, 3-4 p.m.            
  • Stuart Library, April 14, 4-5 p.m.            
  • Panora Library, April 15, 4-5 p.m.            
  • Jamaica Library, April 24, 4-5 p.m.             
  • Bayard Library, April 30, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St. in Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to noon. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.                         

Guthrie County Extension Notes — Week of March 31, 2025

April Library Program – Dirt-N-Worms                                                                                      

  • Participants will learn about worms and their four main parts. Join us one of these five libraries in April to have a fun time.
  • Casey Library, April 9, 3-4 p.m.            
  • Stuart Library, April 14, 4-5 p.m.            
  • Panora Library, April 15, 4-5 p.m.            
  • Jamaica Library, April 24, 4-5 p.m.             
  • Bayard Library, April 30, 2:30-3:30 p.m. 

Macrame and Candle Workshop                                                                

  • April 16
  • Location:  Guthrie County Extension Office, 211 State St., Guthrie Center
  • Join us for an amazing candle making workshop where you learn candle making is much more than just melting wax. Learn how to pair fragrances to create your own signature scent. While candles are curing learn how to macrame knots to create a macramé coaster. Cost for this class is $40 for first candle and $20 for each additional candle. To register, visit www.jolenepeters.com or visit the Guthrie County Extension Facebook page and register through event.

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St. in Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to noon. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.