4/1/2024
GriefShare begins on Monday, Janyary 8 at 5:30 pm at First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.For more information, call the church office at 712-755-2711 or visit their website.
4/2/2024
SPARK! is cultural programming designed for people in early to mid-stages of memory loss to attend with their family or care partners. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences in a welcoming environment with trained individuals who engage participants in lively discussions, object handling, and other multi-sensory activities. Programs are free and open to the public. These events are sponsored by the Shelby County Health Foundations and the Shelby County Community Chest. 4/2/2024
Every Tuesday in April at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn, 3:45 - 4:30 pm. Snacks provided. 4/3/2024
Wednesday, April 3, 7 - 8:30 am. Avoca Medical Center, 510 North Elm Street, Avoca. Appointments are required. Please call 712-755-4288. Walk-ins or add-ons to services will not be available the day of service.
4/4/2024
Thursday, April 4, 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Book - Stones from the River by Ursula Hegi. Copies of the book are available at the library.
4/4/2024
Thursdays in April (4th, 11th, 18th, and 25), 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library , 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Enjoy documentaries captured by Danish Folk showcasing our Danish Villages.
4/5/2024
We will be celebrating National Library Week with the Lied Irwin Public Library on Friday, April 5 at 2 pm. Located at 509 Ann Street, Irwin.4/5/2024
Friday, April 5 at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join the Harlan Lions Club for some fun supporting the Harlan Community Middle School Backpack Food Program. Free-will offering (cash donation or please make checks payable to Harlan Lions Club). Serving: chicken noodle, tomato basil, and broccoli cheese. For more information about the event, please contact a Harlan Club member by checking out their Facebook page or email at LC2023@fmctc.com.
4/6/2024
Saturday, April 6, 9:30 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Teens 7th-12th grade are invited to participate in a Breakfast Book Club April 6th. A discussion of the book, Fahrenheit 415, along with breakfast will be served. This event is free. Copies of the book are available at the library.
4/6/2024
Saturday, April 6, 9:30 am. Lied Irwin Community Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.Meet Ann Hanigan Kotz and learn about her newest book, “Sons & Daughters” which is the sequel to “The Journey of Karoline Olsen”.
4/6/2024
Join us for a delightful Women's Garden Party on Saturday, April 6 at Faith Family Church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Doors open at 9:00 am, with the event starting at 9:30 am and concluding before noon. The cost is $10 per person, inclusive of a scrumptious brunch and beverages. This gathering, designed for women and girls aged 12 and up, warmly welcomes younger girls accompanied by their mothers. Embrace the opportunity for mothers and daughters to attend together.4/6/2024
Saturday, April 6, 5 pm. Farmhand Brewing Company, 101 Main Street, Earling. Live music by Ryan Ahrenholtz at 6:00.
4/7/2024 - 4/13/2024
A time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support.We will be celebrating with our area libraries, Elk Horn Public Library, Harlan Community Library, and Lied Irwin Public Library.
4/7/2024
Sunday, April 7, 7:30 - Noon. St. Peter's Catholic Church Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser event with The Pancake Man. This event will be held at St. Peter's Parish Hall, 505 5th Street, Defiance and a free-will donation. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Cost is $10 per ticket.
4/8/2024
We will be celebrating National Library Week with the Elk Horn Public Library on Monday, April 8, 2 pm. Located at 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 4/8/2024
Monday, April 8, 3:30 - 5 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Join us after school for a movie and popcorn! Movies are the 1st Monday of each month. Free and open to the public.
4/9/2024
Tuesday, April 9, 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Cost is $5 per person. Come learn how to make a little junk journal with all the supplies you will need provided.
Please call 764-2013 to sign up. You can also come the evening of the event.
4/9/2024
Shelby County ISU Extension and Outreach will host an Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vendor training on April 9 from 9 - 11 am. This training is required for fruit, vegetable, and honey producers interested in becoming certified vendors with Iowa FMNP. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is mandatory. 4/9/2024
Tuesday, April 9, 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 - "Midnight Assassin" by Patricia L. Bryan and Thomas Wolf
4/9/2024
Every Tuesday in April at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn, 3:45 - 4:30 pm. Snacks provided. 4/10/2024
We will be celebrating National Library Week with the Harlan Community Library on Wednesday, April 10 at 10:30 am. Located at 718 Court Street, Harlan.4/11/2024
A Dutch oven class will be held on Thursday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Nishna Bend Recreation Area Nature Center, 514 Maple Road, Harlan. The cost of the class is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 5 to 9, and under 5 is free. We will be making 8 different recipes and then eating them. Preregistration is required and can be done by contacting Iowa Western Community College in Harlan at 712-755-3568.4/11/2024
Thursday, April 11, 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn.The library has invited Shaun Sayres, Manager of The Danish Windmill, to talk about the history of the windmill.
4/11/2024
Thursdays in April (4th, 11th, 18th, and 25), 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library , 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Enjoy documentaries captured by Danish Folk showcasing our Danish Villages.
4/11/2024
Thursday, April 11, 6 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Join us for our Adult Craft Night. We will be making Paper Flower Wreaths for Spring. Registration is required.
This is a Free Event open to the public.
4/11/2024
Thursday, April 11, 6 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Celebrate "The Week of the Young Child" at the library with Learning For Life and Prevent Child Abuse Iowa.
Free event open to the public.
4/12/2024 - 4/13/2024
Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13. Farmhand Brewing Company, 101 Main Street, Earling. Feel free to come play on our stage, tell jokes, sing to your heart's content.
4/12/2024
Friday, April 12, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. This event will be held at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. All proceeds go to support our Shelby County Nicaragua Partnership.4/12/2024
Friday, April 12, 7 - 8:30 pm. The library will be hosting BINGO Night at The Lounge1005 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan, in April. Everyone is welcome to attend. This is a Free Event open to the public.4/13/2024 - 4/14/2024
Saturday, April 13, 9 - 5 pm and Sunday, April 14, 12 - 5 pm. Smith Family Collectables, 201 2nd Street, Portsmouth. Free will donations accepted.
4/13/2024
Harlan Scouts BSA Troops 90B & 90G and Harlan Cub Scout Pack 90 will be Scouting For Food on Saturday, April 13, 9 - 2 pm. Help fill the canoes at Harlan Hy-Vee and Fareway as they collect donations for the West Central Community Action Shelby County Food Pantry.
4/13/2024
Saturday, April 13, 1 - 3 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come Learn About Compost from Craig Keiser of WIndy Hill Compost, LLC. This is a free event. Registration is required. Email Jamie Fowler to register.
4/13/2024
Saturday, April 13, 2 pm. Event by the Elk Horn Public Library. Come enjoy tea and a fashion show at the Kimballton Town Hall, 205 N. Main from 2 - 4 pm.4/13/2024
Saturday, April 13, 7 - 10 pm. Shelby Community Building, 500 East Street, Shelby. Doors open at 6:30 pm. $80 per team of 8. All ages welcome. This is a Shelby Community Events Fundraiser - Compete against your neighbors to help Shelby host fun activities throughout the year.
4/15/2024 - 4/16/2024
Auditions for Our Town will take place on Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 pm. Call backs will take place on Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 pm at the HCHS Auditorium, 2102 Durant Street, Harlan. Performances - July 12 - 14, Harlan Community Theatre.Directed by Kayla Weis and Benjamin Schauer.
4/16/2024
Every Tuesday in April at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn, 3:45 - 4:30 pm. Snacks provided. 4/17/2024
Wednesday, April 17, 9 - 3 pm. Shelby County ISU Extension & Outreach, 906 6th Street, Harlan. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $20 (non-refundable).4/17/2024
Wednesday, April 17, 10 am - 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month for our Classic Movie Morning.
Showing - "Around the World in 80 Days" and serving popcorn and donuts.
4/17/2024
Wednesday, April 17, 12 - 1 pm. Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan. This educational program is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Program Director, Jessica Duncan.4/18/2024
Auditions for Our Town will take place on Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 pm. Call backs will take place on Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 pm at the HCHS Auditorium, 2102 Durant Street, Harlan. Performances - July 12 - 14, Harlan Community Theatre.Directed by Kayla Weis and Benjamin Schauer.
4/18/2024
Thursday, April 18, 9 am. Shelby County ISU Extension & Outreach, 906 6th Street, Harlan. Celebrating Shelby County ISU Extension & Outreach Week, April 15 - 20. 4/18/2024
Third Thursday of the months of March, April, and May, 12 - 1 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.Bring your lunch for MoDA's free monthly speaker series.
4/18/2024
Thursdays in April (4th, 11th, 18th, and 25), 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library , 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Enjoy documentaries captured by Danish Folk showcasing our Danish Villages.
4/18/2024
Thursday, April 18, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Join us for Family Fun Night in April. We will have a puzzle swap. Free event. Open to the public.
4/19/2024
Friday, April 19, 11 am. Come celebrate SCCO's 20 year anniversary! Located at 1105 8th Street, Harlan. 4/19/2024 - 4/21/2024
Friday, April 19, 5 pm - Sunday, April 21, 10 am. Swan Lake State Park, 22676 Swan Lake Drive, Carroll, IA.The Spring Camporee is for registered Scouts.
Learn more and register at: https://scoutingevent.com/326-IACamporall
4/19/2024
Friday, April 19, Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Kitchen and Bar open at 5pm. Jam starts at 6pmAll are welcome, instrument or not. Just come and listen to live music!
Families welcome!
4/19/2024
Friday, April 19, 6 - 8 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come join us for a fun and creative evening of painting and sipping with the amazing Deborah King4/20/2024
Saturday, April 20, 6 pm. Elk Horn Public Library. Mystery Manor is located at 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn (the library). Please RSVP to the library at 712-764-2013 by Wednesday, April 10. 4/20/2024
Saturday, April 20, 3 pm. Farmhand Brewing Company, 101 Main Street, Earling. Come get your beer poked. Enjoy good food, good times, and great people.
4/20/2024
Ready for spring freedom? Gear up with our moped training course on April 20th, 8 - 2:30 pm at the IWCC Shelby County Center, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan, Price: $39. Students must be 14 year or older. This is a 6- hour class with a 30 min lunch break. Please bring your lunch to class. Register online.
4/20/2024
Saturday, April 20, 8 - 1 pm. Shelby Community Buidling, 500 East Street, Shelby. To schedule an appointment, call Nikki Hill, 712-422-2928.4/20/2024
Saturday, April 20, 9 - 11 am. SCSB West Branch, 2010 23rd Street, Harlan. 4/20/2024
Saturday, April 20, 10 - 3 pm. Harlan Social Energy & Nutrition, 1023 7th Street, Harlan. Come dressed up and get pictures taken at Harlan Social & grab your clean energy before prom!
4/20/2024
SCCO is celebrating 20 years in service to Shelby County. Saturday, April 20, 11 - 3 pm. Shelby County Community Outreach, 1105 8th Street, Harlan. Open house featuring beef sundaes while they last, 60% off store-wide (excluding premier items), door prizes, and (weather permitting) outdoor activities for kids, including painting and a bounce house.4/21/2024
Sunday, April 21, 2 pm Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.Join us for an afternoon of music. High School students, who were selected through piano competitions in the Omaha, Des Moines, and Southwest Iowa will perform on Victor Borge’s piano, which is a part of the museum’s collection.
4/21/2024
Sunday, April 21, 2 - 8 pm. Harlan BuckSnort, 3002 23rd Street, Harlan. No registration - family friendly - no sign up. All vehicles welcome: Classics, Customs, Off-Road, Etc. 4/22/2024
Monday, April 22, 2 pm. Hansen House Senior Living, 703 Dye Street, Harlan. Join us for a presentation on organization and decluttering. Presented by Karen from Angels Home Health.
4/22/2024
Monday, April 22, 8 - 2 pm. Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room, 1213 Garfield, Harlan. Please contact Ruth Pitkin at 712-755-4316 to schedule an appointment.
4/23/2024
Every Tuesday in April at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn, 3:45 - 4:30 pm. Snacks provided. 4/24/2024
Wednesday, April 24, 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. The book club meets the last Wednesday of the month. If you are interested in joining the club please contact the library for location details at info@harlanlibrary.org or 755-5934.
4/24/2024
You are cordially invited to join the Chamber staff for the 2024 Fun China Luncheon. Wednesday, April 24, 11:30 - 12:30 pm at the Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street. Harlan. Cost is $20 per person.
4/24/2024
Wednesday, April 24, Coronary Artery Calcium Score for Preventative Cardiac Care with Dr. Venkata M. Alla, 12 - 1 pm. MMC Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan. 4/25/2024
Thursdays in April (4th, 11th, 18th, and 25), 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library , 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Enjoy documentaries captured by Danish Folk showcasing our Danish Villages.
4/25/2024
Thursday, April 25, 6 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Join us for an evening with Iowa Author, Hannah Steinmetz. Hannah will discuss her book "Ambition's Hour" and be available for a book signing.
4/26/2024
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club, the last Friday in April, May, and June, 5:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Come to the library and read your book. Feel free to bring a beverage & snack.4/26/2024
Friday, April 26, 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. All ages welcome. 4/26/2024
Friday, April 26. We are excited to partner with Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan, on this new reading adventure.Silent reading will begin at 5:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to grab one of Milk & Honey's specialty drinks or a snack to munch on while enjoying their book. Reading will last for 45 minutes and then the last 15 minutes will be used to discuss what everyone is reading.
4/27/2024
Saturday, April 27, St. Mary's Parish Hall, 200 N. 2nd Street, Panama. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Free will donation meal starts at 5:30 pm. Followed by a live auction at 7:30 pm. 4/27/2024
Saturday, April 27, 5 - 7 pm. Elk Horn Town Hall, 4212 Main Street, Elk Horn. A Danish dinner prepared by Master Grillers Catering. King and Queen Coronation at 7 pm. 4/28/2024
Sunday, April 28, 12 - 3 pm. BuckSnort Restaurant, 3002 23rd Street, Harlan. Featuring all race cars. Circle Track, Figure 8, Go-Kart, and Drag Cars.
4/30/2024
Every Tuesday in April at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn, 3:45 - 4:30 pm. Snacks provided.