Reminder

Record Books and Award Applications need to be turned in to the Guthrie County Extension Office by Nov. 1 at 4:30 p.m.

Clover Kids After School Meeting Dates

Panora – All meetings to be held at Panora Public Library  

• Nov. 5, 3:30-5 p.m.
• Jan. 7, 3:30-5 p.m.
• March 4, 3:30-5 p.m.
• May 6, 3:30-5 p.m.

Adair

• Nov. 6, 3:15-4-45 p.m.
• Jan. 8, 3:15-4:45 p.m.
• March 5, 3:15-4:45 p.m.
• May 7, 3:15-4:45 p.m.

Guthrie Center

• Nov. 7, 3:45-5:15 p.m.
• Jan. 9, 3:45-5:15 p.m.
• March 6, 3:45-5:15 p.m.
• May 8, 3:45-5:15 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.

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Clover Kids in Guthrie County 

Stef’s Clover Kids group meets Sundays (might be subject to change for field trips). At the October Meeting is when the annual calendar for the clover kids year is released. Both groups create a youth program designed especially for children in kindergarten through third grade. Clover Kids participate in games, activities and other engaging learning experiences in a supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment. Reach out to the Extension office to get signed up at 641-747-2276.

Reminder

Record Books and Award Applications need to be turned in to the Guthrie County Extension Office by Nov. 1 at 4:30 p.m.

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. 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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Clover Kids in Guthrie County

Stef’s Clover Kids group meets Sundays (might be subject to change for field trips). At the October Meeting is when the annual calendar for the clover kids year is released. Both groups create a youth program designed especially for children in kindergarten through third grade. Clover Kids participate in games, activities and other engaging learning experiences in a supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment. Reach out to the Extension office to get signed up at 641-747-2276.

After School Clover Kids

After-School Clover Kids meet in Adair, Guthrie Center and Panora bi-monthly for 1.5 hours creating crafts and engaging in materials that prepare them for 4-H. Call 641-747-2276 to sign up.

Fall Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training

Forest, Aquatic, and Right Of Way Continuing Instruction Course for commercial pesticide applicators on Oct. 16. Local attendance site is at the Guthrie County Extension Office, 212 State St., Guthrie Center. Pre-registration is required and walk-ins on the day of the program will only be admitted if room allows. Course runs from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration fee is $45 before Oct. 9, $55 after Oct. 9. To register or to ask additional questions, call 641-747-2276.

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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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.