Photos by Kerry Jacobsen

The Guthrie County Swim Team held a fundraiser breakfast on Sunday, June 1 at the Guthrie Center Fire Hall. Pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage were served for a free will donation with all funds going to support the swim team. 

The cakes were on the griddle on Sunday at the swim team fundraiser.

Cayla Wolfe, Sophia Stein and Mya Albers, members of the swim team, encouraged passersby to stop in for their fundraiser breakfast.

Parents and kids of the Guthrie County Swim Team cooked and served the breakfast to the guests.

Members of the Panora Fire Department came over for the breakfast.

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Bev Steensen on 801 Oak St. in Guthrie Center is the winner of $100 in chamber bucks from the Guthrie Center Lions Club and the Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce for the Yard of the Month contest for May. These two organizations have teamed up to award citizens who maintain and take pride in their yard with this monthly contest.

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This time of year, there are many options for those looking to get out of the house and have some fun. Here are a few upcoming events in the area.

On Wednesday, June 4, 5-7 p.m., the Guthrie Center Fire Department will have its annual grill-out event. The drive-thru or dine-in meal includes burgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies and drinks. A freewill donation is appreciated.

On Saturday, June 7, the White Pole Road sales event will be held. Garage sales will be along the 26-mile stretch of White Pole Road that runs through Adair, Casey, Menlo, Stuart and Dexter. The “White Pole Road” Facebook page has more details. 

Guthrie Center citywide garage sales will be Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14.

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Footliters Traveling Playhouse will be back at Greenfield’s Warren Cultural Center to hold a Theatre Camp for students aged 7-18. The camp is free and will run from July 21 through July 25 (9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) with a free performance of “The School for Spies” on Friday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. Campers need to bring a sack lunch each day. Deadline for registration is June 30.

Footliters Traveling Playhouse is a touring program of Young Footliters Youth Theatre, one of Iowa’s premiere children’s theatres. Students of all backgrounds, experience levels and training are welcome to attend.

Synopsis of this year’s production:

“The School for Spies”

By Katie Colletta and Jason Sifford

It’s a brand new year at the School for Spies, an elite training program for spy recruits, run by the Global Intelligence Agency. But when the powerful Moon Cube goes missing under the GIA’s watch, the School is thrown into turmoil. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join a world of secret agents and espionage to crack the case. Choose your allies wisely and keep your ears and eyes open… all is not as it seems at “The School for Spies!”

Designed for students at all levels of theatre experience, campers will audition, rehearse and perform a musical alongside three professional teaching artists… in one week. “The School for Spies” is a heart-warming one-hour production with a script by Katie Colletta and music by Jason Sifford.

Registration forms are available at www.warrrenculturalcenter.com , leave a message at 641-343-7337 or pick up a form at Ed and Eva’s store at the Warren Cultural Center.

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A tractor ride is being held on Saturday, June 7, and everyone is invited. The event is sponsored by the ACGC FFA chapter, and a free lunch will be provided during the ride. Those wishing to join are asked to meet at ACHC High School (905 School St. in Guthie Center) at 8:30 a.m.

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The Panorama FFA Alumni Dinner will be held June 14 at the Yale Community Building. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a ribeye steak sandwich dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30/ticket presale and $35/ticket at the door. A table of eight is $200.

A gun raffle will be held — Radical Model RF-15 350 Legend Sig Sauer Tango-MSR 30 mm Scope. Each ticket is $10 or six tickets for $50. Do not need to be present to win.

Play games to win a golf package for four, Blackstone, TV, Solo stove and more. A live and silent auction will be held. Lucky Wife wine slushies and beer will be available for purchase.

Funds raised are used for scholarships for Panorama FFA members.

To purchase dinner or gun raffle tickets, call Jon at 319-360-2370; Karwyn at 641-431-0207; or Bill at 641-757-0165.