By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
‘Winter Sucs’ at Tribe Boutique Feb. 21
On Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., shoppers who spend $25 or more at Tribe Boutique (130 West Main St., Panora) will receive a free succulent, while supplies last.
Guthrie County Hospital Bingo Feb. 19 and Feb. 26
The Guthrie County Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation will host bingo from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 19 and Feb. 26 at the Guthrie Center Activity Center (209 State St.).
Ham Balls for Baseballs?
Thursday, Feb. 26, The New Homestead and the ACGC baseball team will co-host a dinner at the Guthrie Center Activity Center, 209 State St. For $13, enjoy ham balls, corn, cheesy potatoes, roll, dessert and drink from 4:45-6 p.m. Proceeds will help The New Homestead purchase furniture. A portion of the proceeds will also support the ACGC baseball team. Then, stay to play bingo from 6-8 p.m. Bingo proceeds will support the Guthrie County Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation.
Legion bingo Feb. 28 and March 28
American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 124 will hold Saturday bingo on Feb. 28 and March 28 at the Guthrie Center Activity Center, 209 State St. A freewill donation dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. with bingo starting at 7 p.m.
Legislative coffees
State Senator Jesse Green and State Representative Carter Nordman welcome the public to their upcoming legislative coffee events to voice concerns and hear legislative updates. The next events are Saturday, March 21, 9-10 a.m. at Guthrie County Farm Bureau (203 North Fourth St. in Guthrie Center) and Saturday, April 11, 9-10 a.m. at Guthrie County Farm Bureau (203 North Fourth St. in Guthrie Center).
Puzzles, Pies and Pints March 14
The Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce is again holding the popular “Puzzles, Pies and Pints” fundraiser event at the Guthrie Activity Center (209 State St.). On Saturday, March 14, teams of four will compete to see which team can most quickly put together a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle while also finishing a large pizza and 12 beverages. Cost is $120 per team, with registration available on the Chamber’s Facebook page. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., and the competition begins at 6 p.m. Cash bar and side games will be available for purchase.
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, Panora). 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 Friday, April 10 at the Guthrie County 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 website.