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National 4-H Week

National 4-H Week is Oct. 6-12. Monday is Memory Monday. Tuesday is T-Shirt Tuesday/ Wednesday is Welcoming Wednesday. Thursday is Thank You Thursday. Friday is Refer A Friend Friday.                       

Fun With Bots Camp

Fun With Bots Camp is Oct. 10 for kindergarten through third-graders. Lunch is provided. Cost is $10 for non 4-H’ers and $5 for 4-H’ers. Guthrie County Extension Office, 212 State St. in Guthrie Center. Call 641-747-2276 to register.

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.

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Drones at the Extension Office

Monday, June 17, 10-11 a.m., grades K-3.  Noon to 1 p.m., grades 4-6. Guthrie County Extension Office. Sign up for your reserved spot by calling 641-747-2276. 

Comment Writers Needed

Contact Guthrie County Extension at 641-747-2276 for more information and sign up. Monday, July 15, noon – 6 p.m.

Summer Food Steam Fun

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in June. Guthrie Center Elementary School, 900 N. Fourth St., Guthrie Center. Steam Fun -10:30-11:15 a.m. Summer Food – 11:15-12:15 p.m. Free to all ages 1-18. No registration needed. Children 8 and younger must have adult present with them.

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St., Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.

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Drones at the Extension Office

Monday, June 17, 10-11 a.m. Grades K-3.  Noon to 1 p.m., grades 4-6. Guthrie County Extension Office. Sign up for your reserved spot by calling 641-747-2276. 

Springbrook Camp

June 3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., grades K-3, $10; June 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., grades 4-12, $10; June 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., grades K-12, $10. Please bring your own sack lunches and drinks. This camp is designed for children who want to know more about nature, be interactive with others, and be filled with learning from conservationist and naturalists. 

Science of Parenting

Every family is unique, and every child has his or her own quirks. At Science of Parenting, they believe parents are experts on their family and their child(ren). They have a pluralistic approach to parenting, which means they believe there is more than one right way to raise healthy and happy kids. Their role is to share research and information with parents to help them make informed decisions for their family. On the website, parents can find trustworthy research on popular parenting topics. In the parenting trends section, parents can find recent blog posts written by specialists from Iowa. 

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St., Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.

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Guthrie County Dog Practices

Begins May 28 at 7 p.m. 10 weeks long. Guthrie County Fairgrounds. Call the office at 641-747-2276 to get on the list. Cost is $30 for adults and kids are free.

Springbrook Camp

• June 3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grades K-3. Cost is $10.
• June 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grades 4-12. Cost is $10.
• June 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grades K-12. Cost is $10

Bring your own sack lunches and drinks. This camp is designed for children who want to know more about nature, be interactive with others, and be filled with learning from conservationist and naturalists.          

Mindful Teen

To be held at the Guthrie County Extension Office. May 30, 1-3 p.m. This program empowers youth and equips them with practical strategies to manage stress, difficult emotions, and to improve overall wellbeing. Enhances performance in school, sports, the arts and other daily activities. After first session, future dates will be determined. To register call our office at 641-747-2276.

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St., Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.

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4H-FFA Garden Box Challenge Workshop

Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m. at the Panorama High School Greenhouse. Cost is $10 per box. Call Guthrie County Extension Office at 641-747-2276 to register. 

Guthrie County Dog Practices

Begin May 28 at 7p.m. 10 weeks long. Guthrie County Fairgrounds. $30 for adults. 4H kids free of charge. Call 641-747-2276 to get on the list.

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St., Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.

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WINDOWSILL HERB GARDEN

May 13, 4 p.m., Stuart Public Library, 111 E. Front St. Join us for an all-ages program to create your very own herb garden. Learn how to harvest herbs and learn about the resource, Spend Smart Eat Smart from Iowa State University Extension. Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $5 per garden. Registration is required. To register, call 641-747-2276

MINDFUL TEEN

May 30, 1-3 p.m. Guthrie County Extension Office, 212 State St., Guthrie Center. This program empowers youth and equips them with practical strategies to manage stress and difficult emotions and to improve overall wellbeing. Enhances performance in school, sports, the arts and other daily activities. After first session, future dates will be determined. To register, call 641-747-2276.

FINDING ANSWERS NOW

As Iowans deal with disruptions to their families and communities, this website at https://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.

211

211 is a free, comprehensive information and referral line linking Iowa residents to health and human service programs, community services, disaster services and governmental programs. This service is collaborating with the Iowa Department of Public Health to provide confidential assistance, stress counseling, education and referral services related to COVID-19 concerns.

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St., Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.