By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Guthrie County Swim Club breakfast this Sunday
From 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 31 at the Guthrie Center Fire Hall, a freewill donation breakfast will be held to raise funds for the Guthrie County Swim Club. The meal includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, milk and juice.
Dinosaur in the Library June 4
At 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 4 at the Panora Community Center, there will be a program for kids titled, “A Dinosaur is Loose in the Library.” Kids can dig for fossils, hatch dinosaur eggs, win prizes, and meet the author of the book that the program is based on.
Thursdays at Jamaica Library
From 4-5 p.m. every Thursday in June, the Jamaica Library is hosting “library summer camp” for kids of all ages. The free events include crafts, games, an obstacle course, tie dye, smores, hot dogs, free ice cream from Tojo’s, prizes and snacks. More details can be seen on the Jamaica Library Facebook page.
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.
Stuart Farmers Market June 3
The Stuart Farmers Market will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3 at the Stuart city park.
Free summer reading program in Panora
The Panora Library is holding a free summer reading program with special events at 10 a.m. on each Friday in June at the Panora Community Center. There will be stories, crafts and activities. The themes for the Fridays are:
- June 5: Gardening
- June 12: Honeybees
- June 19: Chickens and eggs
- June 26: Fun on the farm
Panora Farmers Market June 6
The Panora farmers market will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 6, at the Guthrie County Historical Village, 206 W. South St. in Panora.
Panora and Guthrie Center citywide garage sales
Panora citywide garage sales are set for June 12-13. Guthrie Center’s citywide garage sales will be June 19-20.
Tori’s Angels breakfast June 14
The annual fundraiser breakfast and silent auction for Tori’s Angels will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 14 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 for more details.
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 format is a 4-person scramble. 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.
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