By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Guthrie Center pool to open today
The Guthrie Center Aquatic Center is set to open on Tuesday, May 26 at noon, weather permitting.
Hunter Education Field Day May 28
On May 28, a Hunter Education Field Day class will be offered from 5-8 p.m. at Panorama High School. Those signing up for the Field Day must have first completed the entire online Hunter Education course and must bring a printed course completion certificate. Start here and choose Option 2: Online Course + Field Day:
https://www.iowadnr.gov/things-do/hunting-trapping/hunter-education-safety
If questions, call 515-454-0892 or email: Donise@raisedatfulldraw.com
Home Tour features lake locations June 5
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.
Farmers Markets in Panora and Guthrie Center to kick off soon
The Panora farmers market will open on June 6 at the Guthrie County Historic Village on South Street. The Guthrie Center farmers market will kick off on June 13 on North Fourth Street.
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.
Tori’s Angels breakfast June 14
The annual fundraiser breakfast and silent auction for Tori’s Angels will be Sunday, June 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Panora Community Center, 115 West Main St. in Panora. The meal includes bacon, eggs, pancakes, Mickey Mouse pancakes, and beverages; all for a freewill donation. The silent auction runs 8 a.m. to noon.
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.
Bayard Fun Day June 20
A fundraiser “Fun Day” in Bayard will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 to benefit the summer meal program. There will be kids’ games, a freewill donation meal, bingo and a silent auction.
Midwest Partnership golf outing June 26
Save the date of Friday, June 26 for the 31st annual Midwest Partnership golf outing. The event will be held at the Lake Panorama National course. In honor of America’s 250th birthday, there will be a contest for the “best dressed team” in patriotic attire. Visit www.midwestpartnership.com.
ACGC Booster golf tourney June 26
On Friday, June 26, the ACGC Booster Club golf tournament will be held at Guthrie Center Golf Course. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., with tee-off set for 10 a.m.
Golf tourney for Guthrie Center Library June 27
The fourth annual Friends of the Guthrie Center Public Library golf tournament will be held on Saturday, June 27 at the Guthrie Center Golf Course (2604 State St.). Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start will kick off the tourney at 9 a.m. The tourney is a 4-person scramble format. Cost is $60 per person, which include cart and lunch. To sign up, go to https://www.guthriecenter.lib.ia.us/golf-tournament-fundraiser. Anyone interested in becoming a $100 sponsor may call the library at 641-747-8110.
Send your event information to rich@gctimesnews.com.