By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Glow Parties at Panorama April 18
Panorama Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) will host two glow parties at the Panorama middle school gym on Saturday, April 18. The first is a mom and son party from 2-3:30 p.m. The second is a dad and daughter party from 4:30-6 p.m. Each event will include music, games and glow fun.
Odd Fellows/Rebekah’s Breakfast April 19 in Stuart
On Sunday, April 19, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, the Odd Fellows and Rebekah’s pancake breakfast will be held at the IOOF Hall (121 North Gaines St., Stuart). The meal costs $10 for all you can eat and includes pancakes, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and beverages.
Bridal Show in Stuart April 19
Forever in Love Bridal Show will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 at the Saints Center (320 North Fremont St. Stuart). General admission tickets are free. VIP tickets cost $10.70 and include a glass of champagne and front-row seating. Tickets can be claimed online.
Panora Spring Boutique April 25
The seventh annual Spring Boutique will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vets/Community Center on the Panora square. A variety of vendors and crafters are expected.
Bagley Breakfast April 26
The pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Bagley Firefighters will be held on Sunday, April 26 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bagley Fire Station. The freewill donation meal will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee, milk and juice.
Mothers’ Day Tea at Art on State May 9
On Saturday, May 9, Art on State (320 State St., Guthrie Center) will host its annual Mothers’ Day Tea, beginning at 2 p.m. For $20 per person, attendees will enjoy refreshments, storytelling and music. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 641-332-2267.
Fin and Feather Banquet May 9
Lake Panorama Fin and Feather banquet will be Saturday, May 9 at the Lake Panorama National Clubhouse with social hour beginning at 5 p.m. A dinner plus silent and live auctions will follow at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome. Funds raised are used to stock fish in Lake Panorama. The group also helps improve fish habitat and sponsors an annual fishing derby for children during Panorama Days.
Dinner tickets are $50 each, with children 12 and younger $25. Another option is to join the Big Skipper Club for $150. This covers two dinner tickets, Big Skipper raffle ticket and an annual family membership. The cost of an annual family membership is $50. Supporters can mail a check or register online with a credit card or PayPal at the group’s website.
WSO Home Tour features 5 lake locations
The Women’s Service Organization (WSO) 2026 fundraising home tour is Friday, June 5. Five Lake Panorama homes will be featured, with three on the west side of the lake and two on the east side. Tickets are $30 and include the tour and lunch at The Captain’s Pick at Lake Panorama National Resort, 5071 Clover Ridge Road. Tickets will be available beginning May 1 and can be reserved by calling or texting Toni Wright at 641-757-0886 or Sue Merryman at 641-751-5956. There will be a maximum of 260 tickets available, which organizers expect to sell out quickly.
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