6/1/2024
Saturday, June 1, Shelby County Courthouse Square, Downtown Harlan. Relay for Life starts at 5:00
Survivor Lap at 6:00
Talent Show to start at 7:15.
Luminaries will wrap up the evening.
***Bring your lawn chairs!
6/1/2024
Saturday, June 1. The Harlan Community Library Book Bike will be at the Shelby County Relay For Life Event, held on the Shelby County Courthouse Square, downtown Harlan. 6/2/2024
Sunday, June 2, 9:30 - 10:30 am or 6 - 8 pmMonday, June 3, 9:30 -- 10:30 am or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, June 4, 9:30 -- 10:30 am or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
6/2/2024
Sunday, June 2, 10 - 3 pm. Pioneer Park, Harlan 6/2/2024
Sunday, June 2, 10 - 3 pm. Pioneer Park. Join the Harlan Community Library staff at Art in Park! Stop by their tent and make a leaf shaped pendant. Free and open to the public.6/2/2024
Sunday, June 2, 10 - 3 pm. Floral Elegance & 6th Street Emporium will be at Pioneer Park for Art in the Park. Indulge in scrumptious ice cream, paint pots for succulents, and discover energy stones for a holistic experience.
6/2/2024
Sunday, June 2, Log Cabin Day, 11 - 4 pm. Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan. Join us in celebrating the Shelby County Historical Museum's 60th anniversary at Log Cabin Day!6/3/2024 - 6/5/2024
Monday, June 3 through Wednesday, June 5. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Registration is now open for those who are in grades 2 - 8 and regularly attend FBC on Sunday mornings and/or Wednesday evenings.
Students grades 9 - 12 may apply to be a junior counselor. Contact Grace Curren for an application.
If you have any questions, visit the website or email the church.
6/3/2024
Every Monday, June 3 through August 19 at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Show time: 1 pm. 6/3/2024
Sunday, June 2, 9:30 - 10:30 am or 6 - 8 pmMonday, June 3, 9:30 -- 10:30 am or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, June 4, 9:30 -- 10:30 am or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
6/3/2024
Join us fro a summer picnic! All FMCTC members, perspective members and their families are invicted to join us for a picnic this summer to show our appreciation to you. We are planning four locations (see below). Feel free to attend any date/time/location that works for you. Please come and enjoy Pizza Ranch Chicken. We look forward to seeing you.
6/3/2024
Class begins Monday, June 3 and continues June 10, June 17, and June 24, 6 - 9 pm (meal at 5:30 pm). Shelby County ISU Extension and Outreach Office, 906 6th Street, Harlan.Cost: $75. Register by Tuesday, May 28.
For more information, contact Diane Lascot, dlascot@iastate.edu, 712-755-3104.
6/4/2024
Sunday, June 2, 9:30 - 10:30 am or 6 - 8 pmMonday, June 3, 9:30 -- 10:30 am or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, June 4, 9:30 -- 10:30 am or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
6/4/2024
Tuesday, June 4, 9:30 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 6/4/2024
Shelby County Extension & Outreach Summer Day Camp programs are designed to address youth needs of belonging, independence, generosity, and mastery. Programs feature hands-on individual and group learning experiences in a fun, relaxed setting. Grade levels are the grade the student completed Spring 2024. For more information, contact the Shelby County ISU Extension & Outreach office at 712-755-3104 or email Jennifer Sellner. Space is limited. Cost is $20 per camp. 6/4/2024
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. 6/4/2024
Join us fro a summer picnic! All FMCTC members, perspective members and their families are invicted to join us for a picnic this summer to show our appreciation to you. We are planning four locations (see below). Feel free to attend any date/time/location that works for you. Please come and enjoy Pizza Ranch Chicken. We look forward to seeing you.
6/5/2024
Wednesday, June 5, 10 - 11 am. North Park, Harlan. Hosted by the Harlan Community Library. Discover many ways you can care for planet Earth. A morning of games and activities at the park.
6/5/2024
Join us fro a summer picnic! All FMCTC members, perspective members and their families are invicted to join us for a picnic this summer to show our appreciation to you. We are planning four locations (see below). Feel free to attend any date/time/location that works for you. Please come and enjoy Pizza Ranch Chicken. We look forward to seeing you.
6/6/2024
Thursday, June 6, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Put together a team of four and RSVP by Monday, June 1. Sign up at the library or email liedlibrary@fmctc.com.
Three teams available. There will be prizes. For teens and up.
6/6/2024
Thursday, June 6, 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn.Check out their Facebook page to find out more about the book.
6/6/2024
Shelby County Extension & Outreach Summer Day Camp programs are designed to address youth needs of belonging, independence, generosity, and mastery. Programs feature hands-on individual and group learning experiences in a fun, relaxed setting. Grade levels are the grade the student completed Spring 2024. For more information, contact the Shelby County ISU Extension & Outreach office at 712-755-3104 or email Jennifer Sellner. Space is limited. Cost is $20 per camp. 6/6/2024
Thursday, June 6, 2 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn.Join us to meet some new possible furever friends to take home or just to meet.
6/6/2024
Join us fro a summer picnic! All FMCTC members, perspective members and their families are invicted to join us for a picnic this summer to show our appreciation to you. We are planning four locations (see below). Feel free to attend any date/time/location that works for you. Please come and enjoy Pizza Ranch Chicken. We look forward to seeing you.
6/6/2024
Adult Craft Night - Magazine Cut-Out Art. Thursday, June 6, 6 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 6/7/2024
Friday, June 7, 6 pm. Shelby County Fairgrounds, 314 4th Street, Harlan. Concert: Tyler Kloewer with Cosmic Jade and Mighty Mayhem. Tickets can be purchased online.
6/7/2024
Friday, June 7, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 6/8/2024
Save the Date - Saturday, June 8. Sign up today. Check the Harlan Newspapers for forms which are due in to the newspaper office by Wednesay, May 29.
6/10/2024
Every Monday, June 3 through August 19 at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Show time: 1 pm. 6/10/2024
Class begins Monday, June 3 and continues June 10, June 17, and June 24, 6 - 9 pm (meal at 5:30 pm). Shelby County ISU Extension and Outreach Office, 906 6th Street, Harlan.Cost: $75. Register by Tuesday, May 28.
For more information, contact Diane Lascot, dlascot@iastate.edu, 712-755-3104.
6/11/2024
Tuesday, June 11, Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. Hole Assignments - 11:45 am; Shotgun Start - 12 pm. 6/11/2024
The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies begin the second week of June - Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12 at 10 am at the Harlan Theatre, 621 Court Street. Free movie tickets are available at the Chamber office during regular hours, Monday through Friday 8 - noon and 1 - 4 pm, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan and at participating businesses that display the Get Your Free Movie Tickets to the Harlan Theatre Here poster.6/11/2024
Shelby County Extension & Outreach Summer Day Camp programs are designed to address youth needs of belonging, independence, generosity, and mastery. Programs feature hands-on individual and group learning experiences in a fun, relaxed setting. Grade levels are the grade the student completed Spring 2024. For more information, contact the Shelby County ISU Extension & Outreach office at 712-755-3104 or email Jennifer Sellner. Space is limited. Cost is $20 per camp. 6/11/2024
Tuesday,June 11, 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 - "Best Shot in the West"
6/12/2024
The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies begin the second week of June - Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12 at 10 am at the Harlan Theatre, 621 Court Street. Free movie tickets are available at the Chamber office during regular hours, Monday through Friday 8 - noon and 1 - 4 pm, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan and at participating businesses that display the Get Your Free Movie Tickets to the Harlan Theatre Here poster.6/12/2024
Wednesday, June 12, 5 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 6/12/2024
Wednesday, June 12, 9 - 3 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Registration is required. Space is limited.
Grades K-3. $25 with lunch provided. Museum members receive a $5 discount. Space is limited.
6/12/2024
Wednesday, June 12, 10 - 11 am. North Park, Harlan. Hosted by the Harlan Community Library 6/13/2024
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the TV show Little House on the Prairie with stories read by the Elk Horn Public Library and snacks and activities to match each monthly theme.Grades K-3. Free.
Held in collaboration with the Elk Horn Public Library.
6/14/2024
Friday, June 14, starts at dusk. Elk Horn City Park, by the swimming pool. Showing - Wonka. Event by the Elk Horn Public Library.
6/14/2024
Friday, June 14. Bar and kitchen open at 5pm and karaoke starts at 7pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 6/14/2024 - 6/15/2024
Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15, 8 - 3:30 pm. Swan Lake State Park East Shelter House, 22676 Swan Lake Trail, Carroll. The Day Camp is for registered Cub Scouts and open to anyone interested in Scouting, come a try it out. For students in grades 1st – 5th (next year’s grade).
Learn more and register at: https://scoutingevent.com/326-ohdc24
6/15/2024
Saturday, June 15, Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Formalities begin at 6 pm - don't be late.Please RSVP to Elk Horn Public Library, 712-764-2013 by Monday, June 10. Cost is $10 per person.
6/15/2024
Saturday, June 15, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 200 N 2nd Street, Panama.6/15/2024
Saturday, June 15, Goozman's Westside, 1019 7th Street, Harlan. Must leave Westside by noon. All vehicles and public welcome, $15 each for drivers and passengers. Meal plan plus live music by Andy Makey.
6/15/2024
Saturday, June 15, 8 - 1 pm. Shelby Community Building, 500 East Street, Shelby.To schedule an appointment, contact Nikki at 712-422-2928.
6/15/2024
Yoga in the Prairie, 10 - 11 am. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.Grab your yoga mat and join instructor Katie Sandquist for monthly community wellness surrounded by the beauty of nature. All levels are welcome.
6/16/2024
Sunday, June 15, 7 - 11 am. Kimballton Fire Hall, 204 East 1st Street, Kimballton. Serving: biscuits & gravy, sausage, ham, eggs, milk, juice, and coffee.
6/16/2024
Sunday, June 16, 7:30 - 11 am. Rushenberg Field - Harlan Municipal Airport, Hwy 59 South, Harlan. Adults - $10, children age 10 and under - $5. Serving: bacon, eggs, pancakes, milk, juice, or coffee.
6/16/2024
Sunday, June 16, 8 - 1 pm. Panora Community Center, 115 W Main Street, Panora. Donations can be made to torisangels.org/supportus or at any of the following banks: Iowa Trust, Panora, IA or Guthrie County State Bank, Panora, IA
For more information: Tori's Angels Foundation, PO Box 186, Panora, IA 50216.
Email: admin@torisangels.org, 641-755-2011.
6/16/2024
Two dates: Sunday, May 19 and Sunday June 16 (Father's Day), 2 - 6 pm. The Harlan BuckSnort, 3002 23rd Street,Harlan. No registration - family friendly - no sign up.
All vehicles welcome: classics, customs, off-road, etc.
6/16/2024
Sunday, June 16. Love You Mor is hosting a jam session from 2 - 4 pm. They are located at 4236 Main Street, Elk Horn. 6/17/2024
Every Monday, June 3 through August 19 at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Show time: 1 pm. 6/17/2024
Monday, June 17, 4:30 pm. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Enter from 12th Street, you will be directed where to line up. No walk ins.
Sponsored by the Harlan Lions Club
6/17/2024 - 6/21/2024
Join the fun and gain experience at a week-long theater camp that culminates in a production of Hans Christian Andersen plays! Practices will be held Monday - Friday from 9 am - 12 pm. On June 22, camp attendees will perform at the museum's annual Sankt Hans Aften celebration at 7 pm.6/17/2024
Class begins Monday, June 3 and continues June 10, June 17, and June 24, 6 - 9 pm (meal at 5:30 pm). Shelby County ISU Extension and Outreach Office, 906 6th Street, Harlan.Cost: $75. Register by Tuesday, May 28.
For more information, contact Diane Lascot, dlascot@iastate.edu, 712-755-3104.
6/18/2024
The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies begin the second week of June - Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12 at 10 am at the Harlan Theatre, 621 Court Street. Free movie tickets are available at the Chamber office during regular hours, Monday through Friday 8 - noon and 1 - 4 pm, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan and at participating businesses that display the Get Your Free Movie Tickets to the Harlan Theatre Here poster.6/18/2024 - 6/22/2024
June 18 - 22, 9 - 6 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. STEAM inside and outside the library every day. 6/18/2024
Jaklynn Sulentic, Independent Living Coordinator, will be available the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, from 1 - 3 pm to provide services to individuals with disabilities through the League of Human Dignity.6/19/2024
The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies begin the second week of June - Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12 at 10 am at the Harlan Theatre, 621 Court Street. Free movie tickets are available at the Chamber office during regular hours, Monday through Friday 8 - noon and 1 - 4 pm, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan and at participating businesses that display the Get Your Free Movie Tickets to the Harlan Theatre Here poster.6/19/2024
Everyone is invited to join us to celebrate the new Elk Horn City Pool House. The ribbon cutting will take place on Wednesday, June 19, 3 pm. The pool is located in the Elk Horn City Park. Please park on W. Park Street. 6/19/2024
Wednesday, June 19, 10 - 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Showing: "The Hustler". Library staff will be serving popcorn and donuts.
6/20/2024
Thursday, June 20, 12 pm. Genealogy & Education Center, 4210 Main Street, Elk Horn. 6/20/2024
Join us at the Shelby County Historical Museum on Thursday, June 20, 6 pm, for a presentation about the Steamboat Bertrand.Presenter: Shaun Sayres is a doctoral candidate at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts studying the role of steamboats in westward expansion. Closer to home, Shaun is also the Manager of the Danish Windmill in Elk Horn, Iowa and is passionate about the history of the environment and technology.
6/20/2024
Shelby County Extension & Outreach Summer Day Camp programs are designed to address youth needs of belonging, independence, generosity, and mastery. Programs feature hands-on individual and group learning experiences in a fun, relaxed setting. Grade levels are the grade the student completed Spring 2024. For more information, contact the Shelby County ISU Extension & Outreach office at 712-755-3104 or email Jennifer Sellner. Space is limited. Cost is $20 per camp. 6/20/2024
To be held on the Historic Downtown Square - Harlan. Announcing the 2024 Roar into Harlan Schedule:
Thursday,May 16 - Car & Bike Night, 6 - 9 pm.
Thursday, June 20 - Car & Bike Night, 6 - 9 pm
Thursday, July 18 - Car & Bike Night, 6 - 9 pm
Thursday, August 15 - Car & Bike Night, 6 - 9 pm & SCSB Free Kids Night. Kids can enjoy inflatables, train rides, balloon artist, face painting, and a petting zoo, along with free popcorn and lemonade!
Thursday, September 19 - Car & Bike Night, 6 - 9 pm
6/21/2024
Friday, June 21. Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. 4 person scramble - 9 hole tournament. Check in between 4 - 5 pm, putting contest at 5:15 pm. Tee off at 5:30 pm. For more information on signing up your team and sponsorship information, please call the Chamber office at 712-755-2114.
6/21/2024
Friday, June 21. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bar and kitchen open at 5pm. Jam starts at 6pm.
All are welcome to this free event, bring an instrument if you have one.
6/22/2024
Saturday, June 22 5 - 10 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 6/23/2024
Sunday, June 23, 1 pm. Farmhand Brewing Company, 101 Main Street, Earling.Food, Drinks, and Family Fun!
6/24/2024
Every Monday, June 3 through August 19 at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Show time: 1 pm. 6/24/2024
Monday, June 24, 6:15 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 6/24/2024
Monday, June 24, 8 - 2 pm. Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan.To schedule an appointment, please contact Ruth Pitkin at 712-755-4316
6/24/2024
Class begins Monday, June 3 and continues June 10, June 17, and June 24, 6 - 9 pm (meal at 5:30 pm). Shelby County ISU Extension and Outreach Office, 906 6th Street, Harlan.Cost: $75. Register by Tuesday, May 28.
For more information, contact Diane Lascot, dlascot@iastate.edu, 712-755-3104.
6/25/2024
The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies begin the second week of June - Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12 at 10 am at the Harlan Theatre, 621 Court Street. Free movie tickets are available at the Chamber office during regular hours, Monday through Friday 8 - noon and 1 - 4 pm, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan and at participating businesses that display the Get Your Free Movie Tickets to the Harlan Theatre Here poster.6/25/2024
Tuesday, June 25, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 6/26/2024
The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies begin the second week of June - Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12 at 10 am at the Harlan Theatre, 621 Court Street. Free movie tickets are available at the Chamber office during regular hours, Monday through Friday 8 - noon and 1 - 4 pm, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan and at participating businesses that display the Get Your Free Movie Tickets to the Harlan Theatre Here poster.6/26/2024
Wednesday, June 26, 10 - 11 am. This event will be held at Veterans Memorial Auditorium 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. 6/26/2024
Wednesday, June 26, 12 - 6 pm. St. Mary's Parish Center, 204 St. Mary Avenue, Panama. Call Dee Dee Leinen 712-489-2891 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. 6/26/2024
Wednesday, June 26, 1 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Make some great music.
6/27/2024
Thursday, June 27, 9 - 3 pm. Starts at the Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn at 9 am. Cost is $10 to attend, lunch and snacks provided.
This event is hosted by the Elk Horn Public Library, the Danish Windmill, and the Museum of Danish America.
6/28/2024
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.6/28/2024
Friday, June 28. Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan.Registration: 7:30 am and 12:30 pm. Payment required upon registration.
6/28/2024
Please join the Chamber staff as we celebrate the new location of Hamilton Financial Services, 1407 Garfield Avenue, Harlan. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 10 am. 6/29/2024
Saturday, June 29 around 8 pm (dusk). Event by the Elk Horn Public Library. Movie - La La Land. 6/29/2024
Saturday, June 29, Defiance Walking Park, 107 7th Avenue, Defiance. Free entry.