| Date | Event |
| 12/2/2024 | Monday, December 2, doors open at 4 pm. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Drive through only! Please enter on 12th Street. Limit: 2 per vehicle. Hosted by the Harlan Lions Club. more info... |
| 12/2/2024 | Monday, December 2, 12 - 6 pm. St. Joseph's Parish Hall, 118 Main Street, Earling. To schedule an appointment, please call Shelli at 712-747-9290. Walk-ins welcome. more info... |
| 12/2/2024 | Mondays, September 16 through December 16, 2024, 5:30 – 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. more info... |
| 12/4/2024 | We will be having our first Christmas Movie Matinee at noon, Wednesday, December 4. This is free and open to all ages! Popcorn and hot cocoa will be provided. Hope to see you! more info... |
| 12/4/2024 | Open for registration. Aug 21st through Oct 4th Class will meet each Wednesday from 6pm-8pm via zoom. The rest of the class will be on Canvas. more info... |
| 12/5/2024 | Holiday Caregiver Education Series - Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter. Thursdays at 11 am. November 7 through December 26 via Zoom. more info... |
| 12/6/2024 | Winter Greens Workshop. Friday, November 15 or December 6, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Participants learn how to create wintergreen planters. Instruction and material provided Cost is $50 per person. Tickets required. more info... |
| 12/6/2024 | Friday, December 6, 5 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bar and kitchen open at 5pm Counter Service No tickets required All ages Karaoke starts at 7pm more info... |
| 12/6/2024 | Friday, December 6, 9 - 3 pm. All SCSB locations. Stop by and enjoy refreshments, gifts, and register to win. 100 winners of $100 local dollars. more info... |
| 12/6/2024 | Friday, December 6, 10 - 3 pm. Midstates Bank Harlan Location, 812 Durant Street, Harlan. more info... |
| 12/6/2024 | Friday, December 6, 10 - 5 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Stop in and grab some movies for the weekend or a cozy read. Pick up a bag of popcorn on your way out of the library. more info... |
| 12/6/2024 | Friday, December 6, 5 - 9 pm. Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. Free and open to the public. Complimentary appetizers, door prizes, local vendors, Christmas minis by our local photographer. more info... |
| 12/7/2024 | Join us for a leisurely hike at Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Road M47, Harlan on Saturday, December 7 at 11:00 a.m. We will meet in the west campground behind campsite 85. We will head out over the dam and hike some of the trails on the other side of the lake. The hike will be relatively easy. Please dress for the weather. more info... |
| 12/7/2024 | You better watch out. It's the Chamber's annual event, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Saturday, December 7. Santa and his elves (Chamber staff) will be visiting participating Shelby County communities. more info... |
| 12/7/2024 | Come meet Santa at 10 am and they stay to see the Santa displays that are set up throughout the library. more info... |
| 12/7/2024 | Saturday, December 7, 1 pm. Harlan Theatre, 621 Court Street, Harlan. more info... |
| 12/7/2024 | Saturday, December 7, 10 am. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Join us for a morning of holiday card making, crafting, and cookies. Make a card or gift for someone you love. more info... |
| 12/7/2024 | Don’t Forget that Tickets are already available! Save the date and join us for some Christmas cheer for all to hear with Home For The Holidays Variety Show!  December 7th at 7:00pmFaith Family Church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, HarlanTickets: cur8.com/23409/project/126579 Tickets also available at the door or at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. more info... |
| 12/7/2024 | Saturday, December 7, 9 - 11 am. Start you holiday season at the "Church on the Hill", Congregational UCC/United Methodist Mission, 19th & Durant Street, Harlan. Use the lower level. Come enjoy a hot holiday beverage & cinnamon roll. more info... |
| 12/7/2024 | Join the Shelby Fire and Rescue Hotspots at Light Up The Holidays, Saturday, December 7, 11 - 2 pm. Shelby Fire Hall, 402 Center Street, Shelby. Santa will arrive at 12 pm with a special gift for each child. more info... |
| 12/7/2024 | Saturday, December 7, 1 - 4 pm. Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan. Let's celebrate together. more info... |
| 12/8/2024 | The "We Don't Whine, We Fight" Relay For Live of Shelby County team will be caroling for a cause on Sunday, December 8, starting at 1 pm, $10 per song. more info... |
| 12/8/2024 | Sunday, December 8, 9 - 2 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bloody Mary Bar with all of the fixings. Starts at 9am but we start serving at 7am. more info... |
| 12/9/2024 | Tuesday, December 10, 12 - 1 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. This book club is open to the public. See library staff to get the book - "An Ivy Hill Christmas". more info... |
| 12/9/2024 | Mondays, September 16 through December 16, 2024, 5:30 – 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. more info... |
| 12/10/2024 | Tuesday, December 10, 5 - 7 pm. Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Join us for our traditional chicken dinner catered by Pizza Ranch, or to get a picture with Santa or sign up for telecommunications services or all three! more info... |
| 12/11/2024 | Wednesday, December 11, 8 – 4:30 pm, Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan. Please use the Business Center Entrance. Registration Deadline is December 1. There is no cost for this training. more info... |
| 12/11/2024 | Wednesday, December 11, 9 - 3 pm. All three locations: Earling, Harlan, and Woodbine. Please stop in for our customer appreciation. Come enjoy a snack and refreshments on us and sign up for our drawings. more info... |
| 12/11/2024 | Wednesday, December 11, 11 - 1 pm. Harlan First Methodist Fellowship Hall, 9th & Durant Streets, Harlan. more info... |
| 12/11/2024 | Wednesday, December 11, 12 - 6 pm. St. Mary's Parish Center, 200 N 2nd Avenue, Panama. To schedule an appointment, please call Dee Dee at 712-489-2891. Walk-ins welcome. more info... |
| 12/11/2024 | Wednesday, December 11, 6 - 8 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. more info... |
| 12/11/2024 | Wednesday, December 11, 6 - 8 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. more info... |
| 12/12/2024 | Holiday Caregiver Education Series - Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter. Thursdays at 11 am. November 7 through December 26 via Zoom. more info... |
| 12/12/2024 | Thursday, December 12, 12 - 1 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Program: Holiday Hygge. During December's Brown Bag Lunch, attendees can enjoy holiday music performed on Victor Borge's piano, join in singing carols, and take part in crafts. The Brown Bag Lunch Program is made possible with financial support from former board member Dennis Andersen, Atlanta, GA. View previous Brown Bag Lunches on the museum's YouTube channel more info... |
| 12/12/2024 | Thursday, December 12, 5 - 7 pm. Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan. more info... |
| 12/13/2024 | Friday, December 13, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join Deborah King for a step by step class on painting of a winter cardinal. Every ticket includes one free drink tickets are required and available here https://t.ly/efN8D more info... |
| 12/13/2024 | Friday, December 13, 3 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Come in and enjoy a Christmas movie with popcorn and hot cocoa. more info... |
| 12/13/2024 | Friday, December 13, Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come support young entrepreneurs! Doors and kitchen open at 5pm more info... |
| 12/13/2024 | Friday, December 13, 11 - 1 pm. United Bank of Iowa, 1802 23rd Street, Harlan. Lunch will be served carry out or dine in. Don't forget to pick up a 2025 calendar. more info... |
| 12/13/2024 | Every second Friday of each month, the Shelby Community Hall in Shelby is hosting Game Day from 2 - 4 pm. Make sure to stop by for games, fun, socialization and treats. more info... |
| 12/13/2024 | Santa will be making a stop at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan on Friday, December 13, 6 - 7:30 pm. Doors open at 5 pm. Kitchen and Bar will be open. Make sure to bring your list more info... |
| 12/14/2024 | Saturday, December 14, 8 - 1 pm. Shelby Community Building, 500 East Street, Shelby. To schedule an appointment, please call Nikki at 712-422-2928. Walk-ins welcome. more info... |
| 12/15/2024 | Sunday, December 15, 9:30 am. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Stories from the animals at the very first Christmas more info... |
| 12/15/2024 | This holiday season, we are coming together to support our local food pantry and help those in need. We will collect the items below for West Central Community Action in Harlan. Please drop off your donations to the church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan before Sunday, December 15. more info... |
| 12/15/2024 | Every Sunday, 9 - 2 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bloody Mary Bar with all if the fixins. more info... |
| 12/15/2024 | Mark your calendars - Sunday, December 15, 11 - 1 pm. Santa will be at HyVee, 2003 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. He’s bringing along his Green friend too!! more info... |
| 12/16/2024 | Mondays, September 16 through December 16, 2024, 5:30 – 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. more info... |
| 12/17/2024 | Jaklynn Sulentic, Independent Living Coordinator, will be available the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan from 1 - 3 pm to provide services to individuals with disabilities through the League of Human Dignity. more info... |
| 12/18/2024 | Join us for a festive Christmas movie night on Wednesday, December 18. All ages are welcome to enjoy a free evening filled with cookies, popcorn, hot chocolate, and cider. The movie starts at 7:00 pm, and our fellowship meal featuring tortellini will be served from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Don't miss out on the holiday fun! more info... |
| 12/18/2024 | Wednesday, December 18, 12 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. All ages are invited to come and enjoy a Christmas movie together with popcorn and hot cocoa. more info... |
| 12/18/2024 | Wednesday, December 18, 10 - 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month for our Classic Movie Morning. We will be featuring a new classic movie - "The Apartment" and serving popcorn and donuts. more info... |
| 12/18/2024 | Wednesday, December 18, 1 - 6 pm. Elk Horn Town Hall, 4212 Main Street, Elk Horn. Come and go event. Snacks, crafts, and shopping. Gifts are $1. Limit of 4 gifts. For 5th grade and younger more info... |
| 12/19/2024 | Holiday Caregiver Education Series - Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter. Thursdays at 11 am. November 7 through December 26 via Zoom. more info... |
| 12/19/2024 | Spread holiday cheer with us! Join our Christmas Caroling adventure on Thursday, December 19. Meet at the church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan at 5:30 p.m. for hot cocoa and homemade cookies before we head to Hansen House and Elm Crest. Let's celebrate the season together! Please register at the information booth or on our website if you plan to attend! more info... |
| 12/19/2024 | Thursday, December 19, 2 pm. Salem Lutheran Home & Rehabilitation Center, 2207 College Street, Elk Horn. This event will be held in their dining room. There will also be special entertainment. more info... |
| 12/20/2024 | Lied Irwin Public Library will be hosting their BYOB - Bring Your Own Book - Club on the following dates at 5:30 pm, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Friday, November 22, Friday, December 20, and Friday, January 24. more info... |
| 12/20/2024 | Friday, December 20, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. more info... |
| 12/20/2024 | Friday, December 20, 5:30 pm. Santa will be at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Make sure to bring your list. more info... |
| 12/20/2024 | Friday, December 20, 5 - 8 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. The Kid's Market will be in the party room. more info... |
| 12/20/2024 | Friday, December 20, 6 - 7 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Come in and see all the Santas that people have brought in. There are old Santas and new Santas, wooden Santas, and light up Santas. more info... |
| 12/21/2024 | Saturday, December 21, 5 pm. Farmhand Brewing Company, 101 Main Street, Earling. Bring your favorite gag gift to exchange with friends! more info... |
| 12/21/2024 | Saturday, December 21, Santa will be at Christian's Rise Donuts, 614 Market Street, Harlan, this Saturday, December 21 from 9 - 11 am. Stop in and take your own photos with him, enjoy some treats, and color a picture. They will be open from 8 - 12 pm. more info... |
| 12/22/2024 | Every Sunday, 9 - 2 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bloody Mary Bar with all if the fixins. more info... |
| 12/24/2024 | Tuesday, December 24, 4 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Mark your calendar and let’s celebrate the joy of Christmas together! more info... |
| 12/24/2024 | Join us for a Family Christmas Eve Service. Celebrate the joy of the season with your family at our Family Christmas Eve Service on Tuesday, December 24, at 5:00 pm. Faith Family Church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. more info... |
| 12/26/2024 | Stargazing will be held on Thursday, December 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Prairie Rose State Park. We will meet in the west campground, near site 85 and walk out on to the dam to get away from as much light as possible. We will be using a green laser pointer, which looks like it touches the stars, to identify stars, constellations, and planets. Winter is a great time to learn about the stars. The low humidity makes objects much more visible. Please dress for the weather. If it is mostly cloudy or completely cloudy we will postpone to a later date. more info... |
| 12/26/2024 | Holiday Caregiver Education Series - Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter. Thursdays at 11 am. November 7 through December 26 via Zoom. more info... |
| 12/26/2024 | Today is the day, Thursday, December 26, 9 am, 1102 6th Street, Harlan. Over 2,000 pairs on sale. more info... |
| 12/27/2024 | Friday, December 27, 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Teams of 4 compete to put a 500 piece puzzle together the fastest. Winning team will get prizes! All ages welcome to participate Bar and kitchen open at 5pm FREE more info... |
| 12/27/2024 | Friday, December 27, 3 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Showing, "Ernest Saves Christmas". Popcorn and hot chocolate will be served. more info... |
| 12/27/2024 | Friday, December 27, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. This is a Harlan Community Library event that will be held at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join us for Silent Book Club. more info... |
| 12/29/2024 | Every Sunday, 9 - 2 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bloody Mary Bar with all if the fixins. more info... |
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