By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Jamaica Library comes to Yale March 18
On Wednesday, March 18, from 1-3 p.m., staff from the Jamaica Library will be at the Yale Community Building for a mobile library event. There will be books for all ages, kids crafts and snacks. Stop in, have fun and learn something.
Boys and Girls Club of Adair annual fundraiser March 21
On Saturday, March 21, the Boys and Girls Club of Adair will host a “Lights, Camera, Auction” fundraiser at the Adair Fire Hall, 505 Fifth St. The event will include a sirloin tip dinner, live and silent auctions, as well as cash games and a cash bar. Tickets cost $50 each. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the meal scheduled from 5:30-6:30 p.m. More information is available at www.bgcadair.org.
Legislative coffees March 21 and April 11
State Sen. Jesse Green and State Rep. 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, from 9-10 a.m. at Guthrie County Farm Bureau, 203 N. Fourth St. in Guthrie Center, and Saturday, April 11, from 9-10 a.m. at the same location.
Plant swap and propagation workshop March 26
Guthrie County ISU Extension and Outreach will hold a plant swap and plant propagation event at the Panorama High School greenhouse beginning at 6 p.m. Cost is $15 per person, payable at the event. Register beforehand at the extension office, 212 State St. in Guthrie Center, or by calling 641-747-2276.
Legion Bingo March 28
American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 124 will hold Saturday bingo March 28 at the Guthrie Center Activity Center, 209 State St. A freewill donation dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with bingo starting at 7 p.m.
Pheasants/Quail banquet March 28
The Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever annual banquet will be held Saturday, March 28 at the Yale Community Building. Doors open at 5 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, contact Cindy Kisting at 515-339-5226 or Dan Brubaker at 515-238-7875.
STEM Fest March 28
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. The event is targeted to children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Bagley pancake breakfast March 29
The Bagley Firefighters Association will hold a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 29 at the fire hall. The freewill donation meal includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee, milk and juice.
Vietnam vets event in Panora March 29
On Sunday, March 29, at 4 p.m., Hospice of the Midwest will host an event for Vietnam veterans at the Panorama High School auditorium, 701 W. Main St. There will be a pinning ceremony, presentation and refreshments. For questions or to RSVP, call or text Joey Weber at 515-230-3342.
Handbags and Bingo April 10
The Guthrie County Hospital Foundation’s annual “Handbags and Bingo” event will be held Friday, April 10, at the Fairgrounds Event Center. Social hour begins at 4:45 p.m., and dinner is at 5:45 p.m., followed by bingo and games. Tickets can be purchased on the hospital’s website.