By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Historical Village opens for the season May 1
The Guthrie County Historical Village (206 West South St., Panora) will open for the season (through Oct. 15) this Friday. Cost of admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 6-17 years of age. Children younger than 6 are admitted for free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 1-4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and holidays. The GCHV also serves as the site of the 2026 Panora farmers market on every other Saturday morning, beginning June 6.
Pasta dinner and more May 1 in Panora
A pasta dinner will be offered 4-8 p.m. on Friday, May 1 at the Panora Community Center. The freewill donation event will raise funds to help send the Stark’s Performance Horses team to the Color Breed Congress in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bingo will be played 5-7 p.m., and there will also be a bake sale.
Shred your documents free this Saturday
On Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon, paper and documents can be brought to the Panora Library for free shredding.
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, or $25 for children 12 and younger. 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.
Law Enforcement Appreciation event May 13
Guthrie Center Chaplains will host an appreciation event honoring all local law enforcement staff (including police, sheriff, deputies and state troopers) at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13 at the Freedom Rock on the western edge of Guthrie Center (across Highway 44 from the fairgrounds). Everyone is welcome to attend.
WSO Home Tour features 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.
Plan ahead for citywide garage sales
Panora citywide garage sales are set for June 12-13. Guthrie Center’s citywide garage sales will be June 19-20, with citywide cleanup to follow on June 24
Heroes and Hot Dogs June 20 in Guthrie Center
The Guthrie Center Fire Department will host an event called “Heroes and Hot Dogs” from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 at Mitchell Park. There will be hot dogs and refreshments, bounce houses, demonstrations by members of the fire department, and the opportunity for youngsters to meet local firefighters. To help raise funds for the fire department, sponsorships for the event are still available. If interested, contact any member of the fire crew.
Send your event information to rich@gctimesnews.com.