2/2/2023
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 833-870-5182.2/2/2023
Thursday, February 2, 7 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Book - "Truck - A Love Story".
2/2/2023
BINGO in Irwin at the Community Building, 404 Front Street. Beginning on Thursday, January 5 at 7 pm and continuing every other Thursday following (first and third Thursday of the month). 2/2/2023
The Congregational United Church of Christ in Harlan presents Nicole Bianchi, keynote speaker and author of the book, “Small Brave Moves: Learn Why Little Acts Of Bravery Are The Key To Life-Changing Leadership”.
2/2/2023
Thursday, February 2, 6 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 2/3/2023
Harlan Community Theatre Presents: Boeing, Boeing, by Marc Camoletti. Translated by Beverly Cross & Francis Evans. Harlan Shows: C.G. Therkildsen Center, 706 Victoria Street, Harlan. Friday, February 3, Saturday, February 4 at 6:30 pm, and Sunday Matinee, February 5 at 3 pm.
2/4/2023
Harlan Community Theatre Presents: Boeing, Boeing, by Marc Camoletti. Translated by Beverly Cross & Francis Evans. Harlan Shows: C.G. Therkildsen Center, 706 Victoria Street, Harlan. Friday, February 3, Saturday, February 4 at 6:30 pm, and Sunday Matinee, February 5 at 3 pm.
2/4/2023
Saturday, February 4, St. Mary's Hall, 200 N. 2nd Street, Panama. 5 pm social hour; 6 pm New York Strip Supper; Trophy and Scholarship Fund auction to follow. Doors open at 5 pm. Tickets are $20 and available at the door, any board member, and Nelson's Farm Supply. 2/4/2023
Saturday, February 4, 8 - 1 pm. Shelby Community Building, 500 East Street, Shelby. 2/5/2023
Sunday, February 5, 6:30 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Road M47, Harlan. Please meet at the first parking area on the beach road. 2/5/2023
Harlan Community Theatre Presents: Boeing, Boeing, by Marc Camoletti. Translated by Beverly Cross & Francis Evans. Harlan Shows: C.G. Therkildsen Center, 706 Victoria Street, Harlan. Friday, February 3, Saturday, February 4 at 6:30 pm, and Sunday Matinee, February 5 at 3 pm.
2/5/2023
Rescheduled to this Sunday. Irwin Community Building Fundraiser Breakfast & Bake Sale, 8 am - noon. Irwin Community Building, 404 Front Street, Irwin. 2/6/2023
Monday, February 6, 12 - 4 pm. Irwin Community Building, 404 Front Street, Irwin. To schedule an appointment, please call 800-287-4903.2/6/2023
Monday, February 6, 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Come join us at the library for "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile" movie. We will be serving up popcorn too!
2/6/2023
Mondays, January 2 - March 27, 2023, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 2/9/2023
Thursday, February 9, 5 - 8 pm Elk Horn, Iowa. The Danish concept of “hygge” (pronounced HUE-guh) embraces life’s simple pleasures, feeling relaxed, cozy and surrounded by the warmth of family, friends and community during the long winter months. Join us for an evening of good food, drink, creating and shop for Valentine gifts.
2/9/2023
Thursday, February 9, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 2/10/2023 - 2/11/2023
Friday, February 10 & Saturday, February 11. Half price super sale weekend. Hours: Friday 9 - 5:30 pm; Saturday 9 - 5 pm.
2/11/2023
Saturday, February 11, 9:30 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 7th-12th graders are invited to breakfast and a book discussion at the library.
2/13/2023
Mondays, January 2 - March 27, 2023, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 2/14/2023
Tuesday, February 14, 12 - 1 pm. Harlan Community Library. February's book is "The Dictionary of Lost Words", by Pip Williams.
This book club is open to the public. See library staff to get the book.
2/15/2023
Wednesday, February 15, 10 - 12 pm. Harlan Community Library. Showing "Meet Me In St. Louis" in the large meeting room. The library staff will be serving popcorn and donuts.
2/16/2023
BINGO in Irwin at the Community Building, 404 Front Street. Beginning on Thursday, January 5 at 7 pm and continuing every other Thursday following (first and third Thursday of the month). 2/16/2023
Thursday, February 16, 6 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Harlan Community Library and Humanities Iowa Present - Just Before the Battle, Mother. A visit from a Civil War Soldier. Presented by O.J. Fargo.
2/17/2023
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry is hosting its 2023 Annual Awards Banquet on Friday, February 17, at the Harlan Golf & Country Club. This year’s theme – Run for the Roses.2/18/2023
Saturday, February 18, 10 am. This legislative coffee is hosted and sponsored by Shelby County Farm Bureau, 906 6th Street, Harlan. 2/18/2023
Please join the staff at Salem Lutheran Homes & Rehabilitation Center, 2207 College Street, Elk Horn for their "Grand" Reading Buddy Program every third Saturday of the month. This program will start on Saturday, January 21, 2 - 3 pm. Bring your favorite book and choose a resident that would love got you to read and visit with them.
For more information, please call Donna Fineran at 712-764-4201 or email dyoshida@good-sam.com
2/18/2023
Saturday, February 18, 5 - 7 pm at the Cardinal Lofts Gym, 304 Western Avenue, Shelby. Featuring a pie auction, raffle drawings (tons of prizes), & more. Come enjoy unlimited samples of 12 soups. Adults $6, ages 5 - 12 $3. ages 0 - 4 free.
2/19/2023
Sunday, February 19, 4 - 7 pm. Defiance Fire Station, 205 3rd Avenue, Defiance. Drive through only. 2/20/2023
Monday, February 20, 6 pm. Elk Horn Public Library 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 2/20/2023
Mondays, January 2 - March 27, 2023, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 2/21/2023
Tuesday, February 21, 4 - 8 pm. Presented by Myrtue Medical Center and Care For Yourself Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening. Myrtue Medical Center is promoting women's health through the annual "Squeeze It In" event which provides a mammogram and women's health exam to eligible participants. The purpose of this event is for women to make time for self-care and promote early detection.
2/21/2023
Tuesday, February 21, 7 - 9 pm. Hosted by the Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 2/23/2023
Thursday, February 23, 6:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Join for Family Fun Nights. Each month we offer a family friendly activity.
2/23/2023
Come tour our elegant home and experience what goes on daily at Hansen House Senior Center, 703 Dye Street, Harlan. 2/23/2023
A six sessoin course created to guide women in making good decisions for their farm business. Event by ISU Extension and Outreach Women in Ag. Classes starting Thursday, February 23 and continuing Thursday, March 2; Thursday, March 9; Thursday, March 16 (meeing at the Harlan Pizza Ranch); Thursday, March 23; and Thursday, March 30, 5:30 - 8:30 pm.
Annie’s Project is the agricultural business education program that empowers farm women who want to be even more knowledgeable about their agricultural enterprises. Course participants will learn effective strategies to make good decisions in the five key risk management areas of: financial, human resources, legal, marketing, and production. Annie’s Project creates a comfortable and supportive learning environment focused on the best farm business management practices.
2/24/2023
Join the Shelby County Historical Museum and the Danish Windmill for Trivia Night! The event will take place at the Shelby County Historical Museum at 1805 Morse Ave. in Harlan starting at 7:00pm.2/24/2023
Friday, February 24. Something new at the Elk Horn Public Library. Ages 8 – 11: 5 – 6 pm; ages 12 and up: 7 – 8 pm.2/24/2023
Two dates: Friday, February 24 and Friday, March 10, 5:30 - 8 pm. Sponsored by St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Earling. 2/24/2023
Every Friday during Lent, serving 5:30 - 7 pm. Dine in or drive through.Adults - $15; kids ages 4 - 12 - $5; kids age 3 and under - free. Beer and wine available.
2/25/2023
Saturday, February 25, 11 am. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Rd M47, Harlan. Please meet at the park office. 2/25/2023
Saturday, February 25, St. Boniface Parish Center, 305 Duren Street, Westphalia. Contestants will need to show up by 4:30 pm with their soup in a crock pot along with a ladle. Judging begins at 5 pm. 2/25/2023
Saturday, February 25, 9:30 - 11:30 am. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Young adults and adults are invited to join us for some word game fun! Choose from Scrabble, Scribbage, Password, Boggle, Apples-to-Apples and more.
2/26/2023
Sunday, February 26, 8 - noon. Irwin Community Building, 404 Front, Irwin. Serving biscuits & gravy, eggs, pancakes, ham, and toast. Free will donation. Bake sale items appreciated.2/27/2023
Monday, February 27, 4:30 pm until gone. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. The mobile pantry is available free of charge. The mobile food pantry is sponsored by Harlan Lion's Club.
2/27/2023
Mondays, January 2 - March 27, 2023, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.