7/1/2024
Every Monday, June 3 through August 19 at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Show time: 1 pm. 7/2/2024
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.7/2/2024
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. 7/3/2024
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.7/5/2024
Friday, July 5. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. All ages welcome! FREE Prizes! Kitchen and Bar open at 5pm. Bingo starts at 7pm
7/6/2024
Saturday, July 6, 10 - 12 pm. Elk Horn City Park, hosted by the Elk Horn Public Library.Sign up by calling the library 712-764-2013.
7/7/2024 - 7/15/2024
July 7 through 15. Shelby County Fairgrounds, 314 4th Street, Harlan. This year's theme: Rooted in Tradition, Growing Our Future.Check out their website https://www.shelbycountyiowafair.org/ for more information.
7/8/2024
Every Monday, June 3 through August 19 at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Show time: 1 pm. 7/9/2024
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.7/9/2024
Tuesday, July 9, 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. This book club is open to the public.
7/10/2024
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.7/10/2024
Wednesday, July 10, 5 - 6:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.7/11/2024
Thursday, July 11, 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 7/12/2024
Friday, July 12, 9 am. Shelby County Fairgrounds Farm Bureau Ag Pavilion, 314 4th Street, Harlan.Come join the Chamber staff at the Shelby County Fairground to find out what is happening at this year's fair.
7/12/2024
Friday, July 12, 5 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Our karaoke nights are a community favorite! It's free, and all ages are welcome! Bar and kitchen open at 5pm.
7/13/2024
Saturday, July 13, 5 pm. Farmhand Brewing Company, 101 Main Street, Earling. Bring your friends!!! $10/per person entry fee, winners split the pot. Double elimination.
7/13/2024
Saturday, July 13, 9 - 12 pm. Visit our Book Bike at the Fair and snag yourself a free book. For adults and kids.7/13/2024
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.
7/13/2024
Saturday, July 13, 7 - 9 pm. Love You Mor, 4236 Main Street, Elk Horn.Adults - $5, kids free
Bring your dancing shoes!
7/14/2024
Sunday, July 14. Vickie Errett will be showing two houses.1122 Ironwood Road, Harlan, 12 - 2:30 pm.
906 Stevens Avenue, Tennant, 3: - 5 pm.
7/14/2024
Sunday, July 14, 11 - 3 pm, registration starts at 10 am. Cars, pickups, motorcycles, and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available. 50/50 raffle. No entry fee/donations welcome.
All proceeds to Shelby County Trails, b2b-trails.com
Contact information: Paul Theulen - 712-579-5415; Dean Kloewer - 712-261-1408; Pat Stessman - 402-639-3729
7/15/2024
Every Monday, June 3 through August 19 at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Show time: 1 pm. 7/15/2024
Monday, July 15, 2 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Participants will be screening and sketching Disney's "Sacred Planet".Join us for this Documentary and Art project. Free popcorn & fun for the whole family.
7/15/2024 - 7/16/2024
Monday, July 15 & Tuesday, July 16, 6 - 9:30 pm. C.G. Therkildsen Center, 706 Victoria Street, Harlan. Experience a two-day acting intensive with veteran actress Kiersten Warren.
Learn how to audition for TV and film from actual scenes pulled from your favorite shows and movies.
7/16/2024
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.7/16/2024
Tuesday, July 16, 9:30 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Part of the Elk Horn Public Library Teen Programing.Join LaJissa for breakfast and a chance to share your latest, greatest book with other teens.
7/16/2024
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry's Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 16 from 11:30 - 1 pm at the C.G. Therkildsen Center, 706 Victoria Street. All Chamber members are encouraged to attend this meeting and to feel free to invite a non-Chamber member to this meeting.
7/16/2024
Donate blood in memory of Joe ZacconeTuesday, July 16, 11:30 - 5:30 pm. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan
To schedule an appointment, please call Sue at 712-579-8012.
Be part of something big. Make an appointment.
7/16/2024
Tuesday, July 16, Jaklynn Sulentic, Independent Living Coordinator, will be available the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the library from1 - 3 pm to provide services to individuals with disabilities through the League of Human Dignity.
7/17/2024
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.7/17/2024
Wednesday, July 17, 10 - 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Showing: My Fair Lady
Library staff will be serving popcorn and donuts.
7/18/2024 - 7/20/2024
Thursday, July 18 through Saturday, July 20. More details to come.
7/18/2024
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.
7/18/2024
Thursday, July 18, 12 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 7/18/2024
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
7/18/2024
Thursday, July 18, 6 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Program: The Northwest Passage in the Era of Climate Change.
7/19/2024 - 7/20/2024
Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 in the Danish Villages of Elk Horn & Kimballton. Sponsored by DVIO (Danish Villages Improvement Organization). Call/text Debbie McClain at 712-249-7257 or email or email her at dmcclain6674@gmail.com with any questions.
7/19/2024
Friday, July 19, 9 - 3 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. An adventurous day spent learning about what daily life was like for a Viking! This camp includes many hands-on activities from foods and crafts to battles and games.
7/19/2024
Friday, July 19, 5 - 11 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join us for a night of fun with Breeze Bakery! Enjoy delicious food and drinks, and bring an instrument or just come to listen to our community jam. Bar and kitchen open at 5pm!
7/20/2024
Saturday, July 20, 9 - 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 7/22/2024 - 7/26/2024
Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26, Lied Irwin Public Library will be celebrating their Reading Summer Program. Summer reading fun for kids ages 4-9.
7/22/2024
Every Monday, June 3 through August 19 at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Show time: 1 pm. 7/23/2024
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.7/23/2024
Elk Horn Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, July 23, 11:30 - 5 pm. Elk Horn Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 4313 Main Street, Elk Honr.To schedule an appointment, please contact Cindy Fredericksen at 712-249-4582.
7/24/2024
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.7/24/2024
Wednesday, July 24, 10 - 11:30 am. Join the Harlan Community Library staff at North Park for their final Summer Library Program with Sam Rezz and her Cirque-style entertainment. Games, prizes, and snacks after the show!7/24/2024
Wednesday, July 24, 2 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Create your own comic book - we look forward to sharing with our patrons, if you are willing.
For grades 7 and up.
7/24/2024
Wednesday, July 24, 3 - 6 pm. Salem Lutheran Homes, 2027 College Street, Elk Horn. 7/25/2024
Thursday, July 25, 7 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Rd M47, Harlan. Participants will meet at the park office and hike around the east side of the lake. The hike is about two miles. Please bring your own water.
7/25/2024
Thursday, July 25, 2:30 - 4:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 7/26/2024
Friday, July 26, 10 am. Come meet Sherry the new owner of Christian's Rise Donuts, 614 Market, Harlan7/26/2024
Friday, July 26, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Silent reading will begin at 5:30pm. 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.
7/26/2024
Dates: Friday, July 26; Friday, August 30; and Friday, September 27, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. 7/26/2024
Friday, July 26, 7 - 9 pm. Event by the Harlan Community Library. Will be held at The Lounge, 1005 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 7/27/2024
Saturday, July 27, 6:30 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Rd. M47, Harlan.
Participants will meet on the east side of the lake. Kayaks, life jackets, and paddles will be provided.
7/27/2024
Saturday, July 27, 9 - 12 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. For ages 16 & up. No experience is necessary. All supplies are provided: 11x14 canvas, easel, paint, brushes, water, paint rags, aprons, etc. Easels are adjustable to allow for painters to sit or stand.
$55 or $50 for museum members. For ages 16 and up. No experience is necessary. Registration is required.
7/27/2024
Saturday, July 27, 9 - 11 am. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Stop in to wish Gabrielle farewell as she will be leaving for college. Refreshments will be served.
7/28/2024
Sunday, July 28, 10 am. Shelby County Golf Course,1243 F32, Harlan. Entry $40/person.7/29/2024
Every Monday, June 3 through August 19 at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Show time: 1 pm. 7/30/2024
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.7/30/2024
Tuesday, July 30, 9 am. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Tickets available here. Grades 4-8. $25 with lunch provided. Museum members receive a $5 discount. Space is limited.
7/31/2024
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.