11/2/2023
The next Cookbook Club night is Thursday, November 2nd, 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. The theme is Christmas treats. Bring a recipe of your favorite Christmas treat along with samples for everyone to try. This will be a great way to get some new ideas for all the Christmas gatherings!
11/2/2023
Elk Horn City Council Forum, Thursday, November 2, 7 pm. Elk Horn Town Hall, 4212 Main Street, Elk Horn. Hosted by the Danish Villages Improvement Organization and Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry.11/4/2023
Saturday, November 4, 10 - 3 pm. Downtown Harlan, Iowa. 11/4/2023
Saturday, November 4, 5 - 9 pm. St. Mary's Parish Hall, 200 N. 2nd Street, Panama. All proceeds benefit Shelby County Catholic School. 11/5/2023
Sunday, November 5, 4 - 6 pm. Kirkman Community Building, 106 State Street, Kirkman. Free-will offering. Proceeds to church parsonage repairs.
11/6/2023
Monday, October 23, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 11/6/2023
Monday, November 6, 5 - 6:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Showing: Elemental.Join us after school for a movie and popcorn! Movies are the 1st Monday of each month. Free and open to the public.
11/6/2023
Mondays, September 11 through December 11, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan Call or visit our website for more information. Todd Valline: 755-340-2531. Church Office: 712-755-2711. Website: www.fbcharlan.org.
11/7/2023
Tuesday, November 7, 10 - 11:30 am. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 11/8/2023
Thursday, November 9, 6 pm. Floral Elegance & 6th Street Emporium, 1018 6th Street, Harlan. Andrea has spots available. Call her at 712-755-2680. $40. Bring a cleaned out pumpkin (will be used in the "creating".
11/8/2023 - 11/9/2023
Wednesday, November 8 and Thursday, November 9, 10 - 5 pm. Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan (Administration Entrance). 11/9/2023
Thursday, November 9, 6:30 pm. Event by the Lied Irwin Library and Jean Borcher. This event will take place at the Irwin Community Building, 404 Front Street, Irwin. Cost will $20. Please call the Lied Irwin Library, 712-782-3335 to reserve your spot.11/9/2023
Thursday, November 9, 6 - 7:30 pm. Adult Craft Night - Homemade Candles. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 11/11/2023
Saturday, November 11 or Friday, November 17, 5 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. $50. Grab your tickets today before they sell out! https://linktr.ee/milkandhoneyiowa
11/12/2023
Sunday, November 12, 7 am - noon. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Free will donation.Everyone is invited to come out and help us Honor our Veterans.
11/12/2023
Sunday, November 12, 2 - 5 pm. Milk & Honey, 915 7th Street, Harlan. Please register before November 3 via this link: https://linktr.ee/milkandhoneyiowa11/13/2023
Monday, October 23, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 11/13/2023
Please join us on Monday, November 13 (weather date: Tuesday, November 14), 5 - 6:30 pm, dine-in or carry-out. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Must RSVP by Sunday, November 5 by calling 712-579-6504. Leave name, number attending, and a call back number. Everyone welcome. Free to all!
11/13/2023
Mondays, September 11 through December 11, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan Call or visit our website for more information. Todd Valline: 755-340-2531. Church Office: 712-755-2711. Website: www.fbcharlan.org.
11/14/2023
Tuesday, November 14, 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Let's get crafty! A book which is often made through found and recycled materials to be used as a way to collect and record memories, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration
11/14/2023
Tuesday, November 14, 12 - 1 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Book: Two Nights In Lisbon, by Chris Pavone.This book club meets on the second Tuesday of each month and open to the public.
11/14/2023
Parent Support Group sessions are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month from 6 - 8 pm in the Myrtue Medical Birthing Center located on the third floor of the hospital. Park in the north lot at the Administration Entrance. 11/15/2023
Wednesday, November 15, 10 - 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Showing: Hoosiers.Classic Moving Morning is held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the library. Library staff will be serving popcorn and donuts.
We will be featuring a new classic movie and serving popcorn and donuts.
11/16/2023
Thursday, November 16, Join us for a night on the town in Elk Horn, IA. Enjoy a Danish meal and experience a night of history and culture in the Danish Villages. 11/16/2023
Thursday, November 16, 6:30 pm. This pie making class will take place at the Irwin Community Building, 404 Front Street. Fee is $20. Please click “going” on the event page if you are planning to attend! Thank you.This will be a working clinic taught by Diane Sheyhe from Audubon. She is the State Fair pie judge!
11/16/2023
Thursday, November 16. Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. All ladies are welcome. Donate Food Items – Register for a Prize. Now until Saturday, November 18, bring non-perishable food items to HGCC. Accepting: canned vegetables – spaghetti & sauces – instant pasta & rice – pork & beans – sloppy joe sauce – pancake mix – syrup – cereal – cake & brownie mix – fruit breakfast bars
Also: shampoo – conditioner – bath soap - toothpaste
11/16/2023
Join the museum staff for their monthly Brown Bag Lunch program 12 - 1 pm. The museum is located at 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Bring your lunch!11/16/2023
Come meet with other caregivers in the area to share struggles, successes, and make new friends.Meeting the 3rd Thursday of every month from 3 - 4 pm in the lower-level of the Harlan Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.
Sponsored by: St. Croix Hospice, Hansen House, Elm Crest Senior Living, and Angel's Care Home Health.
11/16/2023
Join us for our second Family and Friends Game Night on November 16, 6 - 7:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 11/16/2023
Thursday, November 16, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Fun for the whole family. All supplies provided.
11/17/2023
Performance Dates: November 17 - 20, 2023, C.G. Therkildsen Center, 706 Victoria Street, Harlan. Tickets available at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/78082.
Please Note: This title is rated PG-13 for suggestive content and language
11/17/2023
Join the Chamber staff for a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by El Mercadito on Friday, November 17 at 11 am. They are located at 602 Cyclone Avenue, Harlan. 11/17/2023
Saturday, November 11 or Friday, November 17, 5 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. $50. Grab your tickets today before they sell out! https://linktr.ee/milkandhoneyiowa
11/17/2023
Friday, November 17, 6 - 8 pm. Harlan Golf & Country Club Ballroom, 2503 12th Street, Harlan.11/18/2023
Performance Dates: November 17 - 20, 2023, C.G. Therkildsen Center, 706 Victoria Street, Harlan. Tickets available at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/78082.
Please Note: This title is rated PG-13 for suggestive content and language
11/18/2023
Saturday, November 18, 7:30 pm, Morally Casual Comedy with Matt Weiss & Friends. Farmhand Brewing Company, 101 Main Street, Earling. 11/19/2023
Performance Dates: November 17 - 20, 2023, C.G. Therkildsen Center, 706 Victoria Street, Harlan. Tickets available at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/78082.
Please Note: This title is rated PG-13 for suggestive content and language
11/19/2023
Sunday, November 19, 9 - 2 pm. St. Mary's Parish Hall, 502 4th Street, Portsmouth. Twenty vendors, crafters, and raffles. Permanent jewelry, piercings, and hair tinsel. Breakfast served 9 - noon.
11/19/2023
The Earling Volunteer Fire Department is having their annual Chicken Supper fundraiser Sunday, November 19 at the St Joesph Parish Hall, 4:30 to 8 pm. They will be having a bake sale during their supper. 11/20/2023
Performance Dates: November 17 - 20, 2023, C.G. Therkildsen Center, 706 Victoria Street, Harlan. Tickets available at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/78082.
Please Note: This title is rated PG-13 for suggestive content and language
11/20/2023
Monday, November 20, 6 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 11/20/2023
La Autentica is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, November 20 at 11 am. They are located at 1101 and 1103 7th, Harlan. Please plan too join the Chamber staff in welcoming them to the community.
11/20/2023
Monday, October 23, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 11/20/2023
Mondays, September 11 through December 11, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan Call or visit our website for more information. Todd Valline: 755-340-2531. Church Office: 712-755-2711. Website: www.fbcharlan.org.
11/21/2023
Tuesday, November 21, 11:30 - 5:30 pm. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan.To schedule an appointment, please contact Sue at 712-755-5725.
11/22/2023
Available To Go Only on Wednesday, November 22 and Sunday, December 24. Minimum of 2 meals per order. Must receive order five days in advance. Please call the restaurant. (712) 235-2825, and place your order with Lisa our front end manager!!!
11/23/2023
Help stock the shelves at the West Central Food Pantry. Myrtue Medical Center is hosting their annual Turkey Trot, Thursday, November 23 - Thanksgiving Day. from 7:30 - 9:30 am. The event will be held at Pioneer Park. Meet at the south side of the park.11/24/2023 - 11/25/2023
Julefest is an annual celebration held in the Danish Villages of Elk Horn-Kimballton on the Friday (November 24) and Saturday (November 25) immediately following Thanksgiving. Both communities will be festively decorated for Christmas.11/24/2023 - 11/25/2023
Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25. Stop in for free admission, new exhibitions, cookies, crafts, seasonal drinks, caroling, holiday shopping, and so much more! The Museum of Danish America will be open from 10 am - 4 pm, Bedstemor's House from 1 pm - 4 pm, and the Genealogy & Education Center from 9 am - 4 pm.11/24/2023
Join us Friday, November 24, 1 - 3 pm, Elk Horn Public Library, for some holiday crafting. All ages and abilities are welcome!!!11/25/2023
Join us on Saturday, November 25th as we light the Christmas Tree located on the Harlan Downtown Square. Santa will be there for the kids, along with cookies, hot chocolate, and rides around the square.11/27/2023
Monday, October 23, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 11/27/2023
Mondays, September 11 through December 11, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan Call or visit our website for more information. Todd Valline: 755-340-2531. Church Office: 712-755-2711. Website: www.fbcharlan.org.
11/28/2023
Parent Support Group sessions are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month from 6 - 8 pm in the Myrtue Medical Birthing Center located on the third floor of the hospital. Park in the north lot at the Administration Entrance. 11/29/2023
Wednesday, November 29, 7 - 9 pm. Event by the Harlan Community Library.11/30/2023
Thursday, November 30, 6 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Harlan native, Alan Mores, will be presenting some topics covered in his book, “A Historical Tour of Downtown Harlan Iowa.”
A review of Harlan’s 3 cold cases, the fires of 1889, the Brick Wall Gallery building move, and more!