12/1/2022
First Thursday of the month at 6 pm. Classes will be held at Hansen House Senior Living, 703 Dye Street, Harlan. Presented by Mindy Shaffer, Director of Hansen House Harlan. To register for supper and education, contact Mindy at 833-870-5182.12/1/2022
Thursday, December 1,5:30 pm and 7 pm. Elk Horn Public Library. 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 12/1/2022
Thursday, December 1, 4 - 8 pm. Our 16th year anniversary. How fitting for us to have a sale-a-bration! Come join us for Christmas shopping deals and steals! At our new location, 624 Market downtown Harlan 
12/2/2022
All SCSB locations invite you to a HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE on Friday, Dec. 2 from 9 am - 3 pm. Enjoy refreshments and register to win a local $25 gift card12/3/2022
Saturday, December 3, 11 am. Prairie Rose State Park. Please meet behind campsite 85. 12/3/2022
Saturday, December 3. The Chamber's annual event - Santa Claus is Coming to Town! We want to thank our sponsors: Retail Rebel, Milk & Honey, St. Croix Hospice, and Parian Lodge No. 321 A.F. & A.M.
12/3/2022
Saturday, December 3, 8 - 1 pm. Shelby Community Building, 500 East Street, Shelby. To schedule an appointment, please call Katie at 402-238-8044. Walk-ins welcome. 12/3/2022
Saturday, December 3, 9 - 11 am. Start your holiday season at the Congregational UCC, 19th & Durant Street, Harlan. Use the lower level entrance. 12/3/2022
Join the Shelby Fire and Rescue Hotspots for Light Up The Holidays, Saturday, December 3, 11:30 - 3 pm at the Shelby Fire Hall. Free-will Donation. 12/5/2022
Monday, December 5, 4:30 pm until gone. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Sponsored by Harlan Lions Club. 12/5/2022
Monday, December 5, 12 - 6 pm. St. Joseph's Hall, 118 Main Street, Earling. To schedule an appointment, please call Shelli at 712-747-9290. Walk-ins welcome. 12/5/2022
Mondays, September 12 - December 12, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them.
12/7/2022
Wednesday, December 7, 12- 6 pm. St. Mary's Parish Center, 204, St. Mary's Avenue, Panama. Please call Dee Dee to schedule an appointment, 712-489-2891. Walk-ins welcome. 12/8/2022
Thursday, December 8, 5:30 pm. "Ho-Ho-Homicide", Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. This is a role playing event. Space is limted. RSVP by November 4.
12/8/2022
Thursday, December 9, 5 - 7 pm. Santa in the Cabins, hosted by the Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan. Join Santa and his helpers for free Christmas Carnival games, pictures with Santa, snacks, and crafts! Don’t forget to bring your family because Santa only visits once a year.12/9/2022
This event will take place at The Purple Door, 622 Market Street, Harlan. Join David & Sheri for an evening of wonderful wine and delicious food. This will be a special treat, but seating is limited, so don’t wait to RSVP. Please call or text David Tyrrel at 712-579-9402 to reserve your seat. Tasting starts t 6:15 pm. Cost is $30 per person and includes wine and paired appetizers. Theme: Around the World with Pinot Noir. After the tasting, a full dinner menu will be available (this cost is not included in the wine tasting).12/9/2022
Friday, December 9, 11 - 1 pm. Lunch will be served carry-out style.12/10/2022
Saturday, December 10, 1 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Learn how to take better photos with your smartphone for the Holidays with Tyler Erickson, a multidisciplinary photographer based in Des Moines, IA.
This 90-minute workshop will provide the fundamental techniques to help improve your skills on any camera; focusing primarily on the one we all have in our pocket.
Registration required. $25 non-members/$20 members.
Contact Alissa LaCanne, Youth and Community Educator, for questions and registration: alissa.lacanne@danishmuseum.org. Or contact the museum at 712-764-7001 to register.
12/10/2022
December 10 in Elk Horn. There will be ugly sweater photo ops, surprise snowman visits and a hot chocolate booth - hosted by the Elk Horn Explorers 4-H Group.12/10/2022
Saturday, December 10, 10 - 10:30 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 12/12/2022
Mondays, September 12 - December 12, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them.
12/13/2022
Tuesday, December 13, 11 - 2 pm. Veteran's Auditorium, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Exclusively for Harlan Municipal Utilities customers.
12/15/2022
There will be one day designated for dropping off gifts, Thursday, December 15, 8 - 4 pm. at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry's atrium, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan. If this day does not work, special arrangements can be made by calling 712-755-5602 prior to this date. 12/15/2022
Thursday, December 15, 12 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 12/16/2022
Friday, December 16, 10 am. Harlan Veterinary Associates and Referral Center, 910 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.12/16/2022
There will be one day designated to pick up Adopt-A-Family gifts, 8 - 4 pm. Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry Atrium, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan. If this day does not work, special arrangements can be made by calling 712-755-5602 prior to this date. 12/16/2022
Friday, December 16, 3 - 5 pm. Discover the advantages of independent living at Elm Crest.Free snacks will be served.
12/20/2022
Tuesday, December 20, 9 - 3 pm, at Harlan, Earling, and Woodbine locations.Refreshments will be served and sign up for drawings - spiral ham and prime rib give away.
12/21/2022
Wednesday, December 11, 10 am. Yoga at the library! Please bring a water bottle and towel. Taught by licensed and trained Yoga Practitioner, Crystl McCall.12/26/2022
Tuesday, December 27, 6:30 pm. Prairie Rose State Park. Please meet behind campsite 85. 12/28/2022
Wednesday, December 28, 7 - 9 pm. Kick back and relax with this easy going group. Each month we choose a new book to read. It can range from historical fiction, thriller or just warm and cozy. The book club meets at 7pm generally the last Wednesday of the month. If you are interested in joining the club please contact the library director for location details at info@harlanlibrary.org or 755-5934.