12/1/2023
Friday, December 1, 6:30 pm.This Holiday Meal will include elevated versions of your traditional favorites. A drink pairing will also be available.This will be here before you know it. Tickets will be required. Get your tickets for this and other events here https://linktr.ee/milkandhoneyiowa
12/2/2023
Saturday, December 2, 9:30 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Teens in 7th-12th grade are invited to join us for pancakes, sausage, fruit, and drinks to discuss the book A Long Walk to Water.
12/2/2023
Saturday, December 2, 8 - 1 pm. Shelby Community Building, 500 East Street, Shelby. To schedule an appointment, call Nikki at 712-422-2928. Walk-ins welcome. 12/2/2023
Join the Shelby Fire and Rescue Hotspots for Light Up The Holidays, Saturday, December 2, 11 - 2 pm. Shelby Fire Hall, 402 Center Street, Shelby. 12/4/2023
Monday, December 4, doors will open at 4:30 pm. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Only one drive-thru lane on the east side of Vets building. No walk-ins.12/4/2023
Monday, December 4, 12- 6 pm. St. Joseph's Hall, 118 Main Street, Earling. To schedule an appointment , call Shelli at 712-747-9290. Walk-ins welcome. 12/4/2023
Monday, October 23, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 12/4/2023
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.
12/5/2023
Tuesday, December 5, Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. This month's SPARK - Hygge Holiday.
12/6/2023
Wednesday, December 6, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bring a friend! Tickets must be purchased in advance for these events.
Get your tickets here https://linktr.ee/milkandhoneyiowa
12/6/2023
Wednesday, December 6, 11:30 - 1 pm. CHI Health Center, 455 N 10th Street. Omaha. Hosted by the Mid-America Council, BSA (Boy Scouts of America).​Hear Scouting stories and learn of the tremendous impact the program has on youth, volunteer leaders, and communities.
Register now.
12/6/2023
Wednesday, December 6, 12 - 1 pm. Lunch & Learn Museum of Danish America's Genealogy Center Online event: "Not Everything is Online - Consult Your Local Archives". Hosted by the Iowa Genealogical Society. 12/7/2023
Thursday, December 7, 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. We are starting to get copies of our next Beyond the Book Club in at the library. Stop in to check one out!
12/7/2023
Thursday, December 7, 7 pm. Faith Family Church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Doors open at 5:45 pm.12/7/2023
Thursday, December 7, 5 - 7 pm. Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan.12/8/2023
Friday, December 8, 9 - 3 pm. Enjoy refreshments, gifts, and register to win. 100 winners of $100 local dollars12/8/2023
Friday, December 8, 11 - 1 pm. United Bank of Iowa, 1802 23rd Street, Harlan.Lunch will be served carry-out style. 2024 calendars will be available.
12/9/2023
Santa is returning to Shelby County on Saturday, December 9 to visit area Shelby County communities. He and the Chamber staff are still working on his schedule, which will be posted as soon as possible. 12/9/2023
Saturday, December 9. Lots of fun activities going on in Elk Horn during their Ugly Sweater FestivalUgly Sweater Photo Ops. Surprise Snowman and Grinch Visits
12/9/2023
Saturday, December 9, 10 am, Cookie Exchange. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 12/9/2023
Saturday, December 9, 9 - 11 am. Lied Irwin Public Library, 500 Ann Street, Irwin.Mark your calendars for the library's open house. Santa will be making a stop. More details to come.
12/9/2023
Saturday, December 9, 1 - 5 pm. Fareway Parking Lot, 1910 23rd Street, Harlan Help Support the HCHS Operation Backpack Program by donating food for students in need.
12/11/2023
Monday, December 11, 7 pm. Harlan Community High School's newly renovated auditorium. An evening you won't want to miss. 12/11/2023
Monday, October 23, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 12/11/2023
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.
12/12/2023
Tuesday, December 12, 12 - 1 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Book for this Library and Lunch - "Comfort & Joy" by Kristin Hannah.
This book club is open to the public. See library staff to get the book.
12/12/2023
Tuesday, December 12, 5 - 7 pm. Veteran Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. 12/12/2023
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. 12/13/2023 - 12/14/2023
Adopt A Family Program is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13 and Thursday, December 14. Drop off and pick up will be held in the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry Atrium, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue Harlan. Information will be updated as the date gets closer. Thank you for your patience.
12/13/2023
Wednesday, December 13, 9 - 2 pm at our Harlan, Earling, and Woodbine locations. Stop in for refreshments and sign up for drawings. 12/14/2023
Thursday, December 14, 6:30 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Road M47, Harlan. UPDATE!Participants are asked to meet out on the dam (not in the campground). You can do one of two things. Go to the west campground and take the path down to the dam behind site 85. Christina will be in the parking lot off of Redwood Road (the first gravel road west of M47) and going onto the dam. The parking lot is immediately south of house number 703 on Redwood Road. If you plug 695 Redwood Road into google maps, it puts the pin in the correct place (at least on google maps). If it is mostly or completely cloudy, we will cancel of course.
12/14/2023
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!12/15/2023
Friday, December 15, 6 pm with Deborah King. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan Bring a friend! Tickets must be purchased in advance for these events.
Get your tickets here https://linktr.ee/milkandhoneyiowa
12/15/2023
Friday, December 15, 6:30 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 12/15/2023
Friday, December 15, 9 - 4. Held at the Harlan location, 812 Durant Street, Harlan. The will be serving coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies
12/15/2023
Friday, December 15, 5 - 7 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.Stop by the Lied Irwin Public Library on Friday evening, 5 - 7 pm to see all of the wonderful Nativity sets on display.
12/17/2023
Sunday, December 17, starting at 2 pm, snow/ice make up day will be Monday, December 18. The "We Don't Whine, We Fight" Relay For Life Shelby County team will be caroling for a cause. 12/18/2023
Monday, October 23, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 12/20/2023
Wednesday, December 20, 9 - 3 pm. Rise Donuts, 614 Market Street, Harlan. 12/20/2023
Wednesday, December 20, 10 - 12 pm. The Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. They will be showing a holiday classic, "White Christmas" and serving popcorn and donuts. 12/21/2023
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.
12/21/2023
The Chamber staff wish to invite you to our annual holiday open house, Thursday, December 21, 5 - 7 pm. This event will be held in our atrium, located at 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan. 12/21/2023
Thursday, December 21, 6 - 7:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library. 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 12/21/2023
Thursday, December 21, 6 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 12/22/2023
Friday, December 22, starting at 7pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. All ages welcome, and no sign up is needed.
Our bar will be open for drinks and snacks starting at 5pm. You are welcome to join the fun even if not participating.
12/22/2023
Friday, December 22, 6 - 7:30 pm. The Purple Door, 622 Market Street, Harlan. They are taking reservations now, 712-235-3667.12/24/2023
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!!!
12/27/2023
Wednesday, December 27, 1 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Grades 4th-6th are invited to participate in a book club! The book is "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." 1pm will be the movie (and popcorn) and then a discussion to follow.
12/27/2023
Wednesday, December 27, 7 - 9 pm. Hosted by the Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 12/28/2023
Thursday, December 28, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Join us for Family Fun Night in December! We will be making Snowman Luminaries to take home and share with the whole family.