9/3/2024
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. 9/4/2024
September 4 - November 20, 2024. Class will be held every Wednesday from 11 - 1:30 pm at IWCC Looft Hall, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs or via Zoom at one of our IWCC campuses. Register today. $99 per class; $1,100 for the series.
9/4/2024
Open for registration.
Aug 21st through Oct 4th
Class will meet each Wednesday from 6pm-8pm via zoom. The rest of the class will be on Canvas.
9/5/2024
Thursday, September 5, 7 - 8:30 am. Elk Horn Clinic, 4022 Main Street, Elk Horn. 9/6/2024
Friday, September 6. A new concept in golf competition. SCCO is incorporating both courses to accommodate this new venture. 9 holes will be played in town at the Harlan Golf & Country Club and 9 holes at the Shelby County Golf Course, five miles north of Harlan. A total of 22 teams may participate.Call Ron French at 712-235-7226 for more details.
9/6/2024
Friday, September 6, 7 pm. Event by Milk & Honey and Shelby County Historical Museum. Held at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Teams of 2 - 4 people. $5 per team
9/6/2024
Friday, September 6, 7 - 8:30 am. Earling Clinic, 100 Industrial Drive, Earling.9/6/2024
Friday, September 6, 10 - 4 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Stop in and grab some movies for the weekend or a cozy read. Pick up a bag of popcorn on your way out of the library.
9/6/2024
Friday, September 6, 2 - 5 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Celebrate National Read a Book Day with us! Stop in and read your book in the library and you will get a token for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut! This event is for adults and kids.
9/7/2024 - 9/8/2024
Iowa farm history will be showcased September 7 and 8 at Carstens Farm during the 42nd Annual Carstens Farm Days. This farm show highlights threshing, sawmill operations, crafters and vendors, a quilt show and of course, tractors. The Farm Days show has something for everyone throughout the weekend.Admission is $10 per day for everyone nine years and older.
Carstens 1880 Farmstead, Inc., a non-profit group of local volunteers, oversees a 75-acre working farm museum exhibit located between Minden and Shelby, Iowa in Pottawattamie County. The farmstead is the home of Carstens Farm Days, which is held the first weekend after Labor Day each September. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information visit the web site: www.carstensfarm.com
9/7/2024
Calling all comedy enthusiasts! Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter with "Whose Line? Improv Comedy Show" at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan, September 7 at 7 pm.Watch talented performers work together on the fly to create hilarious sketches that will have you in stitches. It's spontaneous, it's unpredictable, and it's guaranteed to be a blast!
9/10/2024
Tuesday, September 10, 7 - 8:30 am. Shelby Clinic, 301 East Street, Shelby 9/10/2024
Tuesday, September 10, 12 - 1 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.September's Book - "The Seamstress of New Orleans".
This book club is open to the public. See library staff to get the book.
9/11/2024
September 4 - November 20, 2024. Class will be held every Wednesday from 11 - 1:30 pm at IWCC Looft Hall, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs or via Zoom at one of our IWCC campuses. Register today. $99 per class; $1,100 for the series.
9/11/2024
Wednesday, September 11, 5 - 6:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 9/11/2024
Open for registration.
Aug 21st through Oct 4th
Class will meet each Wednesday from 6pm-8pm via zoom. The rest of the class will be on Canvas.
9/12/2024
Thursday, September 12, 5 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Organized by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry. 9/12/2024
Thursday, September 12, 7 pm. Lewis Central High School Gymnasium, 3504 Harry Langdon Blvd., Council Bluffs 9/12/2024
Thursday, September 12, 6 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 9/13/2024
Friday, September 13, 5 - 8 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Sip and Shop from local vendors
Bar, kitchen and doors open at 5pm
9/14/2024
Choose your weekend: August 10 - 11; September 14 - 15; October 12 - 13; or November 9 - 10, 8 - 5 pm. Location: IWCC - Council Bluffs Campus, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs. Cost: $260.For more information, contact Joni.
9/14/2024
Saturday, September 14, 9 - 3 pm. Harvest of Hope Church, 1146 Highway 59, Harlan. Guest Speaker Julaine Christensen.
Retreat Registration via email: trenter@harvestofhope.church. $20 includes light breakfast & lunch
9/15/2024
Sunday, September 15 at the Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. 4 Person Best Ball Format, registration 8:30 am, shotgun start 9 am. All proceeds will go towards refurbishing our new program locations with a new refrigerator, camera system, and fire suppression range hood.
9/15/2024
Choose your weekend: August 10 - 11; September 14 - 15; October 12 - 13; or November 9 - 10, 8 - 5 pm. Location: IWCC - Council Bluffs Campus, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs. Cost: $260.For more information, contact Joni.
9/15/2024
Sunday, September 15, 2 - 4 pm. Love You Mor, LLC, 4236 Main Street, Elk Horn. Join in!! Play & Sing or Simply Enjoy the FREE Entertainment!! Shopping & Snacks Available During the Show by Local Vendors!! You will be Glad You Came By!
9/15/2024
Sunday, September 15, 4 – 7 pm. School Day Stories, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 200 N 2nd Street, Panama. Supper at the Parish Hall, 5 – 7 pm, serving pulled pork sandwiches, cole slaw, and more. Suggested donations: adults - $12, children age 9 and under - $6.9/15/2024
Opening Weekend - Sunday, September 15, 6 - 8 pm. Rosa Blanda Farm, 1027 1400th Street, Harlan. Doug & Darla will be entertaining us around our giant bonfire opening weekend. Come for sunset, s’mores, smiles and sing-a-long songs to kick off our season.
(Bring blanket and lawn chairs and get your spot early!)
9/16/2024
Mondays, September 16 through December 16, 2024, 5:30 – 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.
9/17/2024
Tuesday, September 17, 11:30 - 5 pm. Elk Horn Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 4313 Main Street, Elk Horn.To schedule an appointment, please contact Cindy Fredericksen at 712-249-4582.
9/17/2024
Jaklynn Sulentic, Independent Living Coordinator, will be available the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan from 1 - 3 pm to provide services to individuals with disabilities through the League of Human Dignity.9/18/2024
Appointments required at these clinics. Please call 712-755-4308 or visit shelbycountyclinics.com. These are all drive up clinics. Upon arrival, please wait in your vehicle. Please wear clothing that will allow a shot, such as a short-sleeved shirt. For ages 6 months and older.
9/18/2024
Wednesday, September 18, 10 - 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Showing: "Gentlemen Prefer Blonds".
The library staff will have donuts and popcorn for everyone.
9/18/2024
September 4 - November 20, 2024. Class will be held every Wednesday from 11 - 1:30 pm at IWCC Looft Hall, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs or via Zoom at one of our IWCC campuses. Register today. $99 per class; $1,100 for the series.
9/18/2024
Open for registration.
Aug 21st through Oct 4th
Class will meet each Wednesday from 6pm-8pm via zoom. The rest of the class will be on Canvas.
9/19/2024
Thursday, September 19, 6:30 pm.. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 9/19/2024
Thursday, September 19, 6 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Select your favorite zucchini recipe and bring to this event.
9/19/2024
Thursday, September 19, 11 - 1 pm. Veteran's Auditorium, 1104 Morningside Drive, Harlan. Lunch tickets are $14, catered by Main Street Market, serving: chicken salad croissants, side salads, homemade brownie, beverage. Dine in or take out.
Tickets available from any Auxiliary Board Member, Unique Boutique Gift Shop, or day of event at the door.
9/19/2024
Thursday, September 19, 12 - 1 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Program: Norse Myths & What They're Not with Adam Bierstedt
9/19/2024
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
9/20/2024
Friday, September 20, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Free jam open to the public. Anyone is welcome to join the jam or just come and listen to music. Bar and kitchen open at 5pm
9/21/2024 - 9/22/2024
Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22. Located 1 mile south, 1 mile west and 1 ½ miles south of Irwin.9/21/2024
Saturday, September 21, Pioneer Park, 1511 Willow Street, Harlan. Check in starts at 9 am. Register at act.alz.org/Walk.For more information, please contact Emma McSteen, 515.218.2677 or email emmcsteen@alz.org
9/21/2024
Saturday, September 21. St. Mary's Parish Center, 200 N 2nd Street, Panama.Doors open at 6:30 pm. Live music 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
All proceeds go to Relay For Life
9/21/2024
Saturday, September 21. ommunity Canvas Ribbon Cutting, 12 pm. Everyone is invited to celebrate our Harlan Community High School student artists and the second Community Canvas project. Meet on the corner of 7th & Market Streets, downtown Harlan.9/21/2024
Saturday, September 21, 9:30 - 12 pm. Rubi J, 1006 6th Street, Harlan.Join us for mimosas, breakfast quiche, $5 gift cards, new fall fashions - a morning of fun
9/22/2024
Sunday, September 22, 2 - 4 pm. Shelby Community Hall, 500 East Street, Shelby.Free will donations will be accepted.
9/23/2024
Mondays, September 16 through December 16, 2024, 5:30 – 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.
9/24/2024
Tuesday, September 24, 5:30 pm. Nishna Bend Nature Center, 514 Maple Road, Harlan. To register for this class, please call Iowa Western Community College, Shelby Center, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan. 712-755-3568. 9/24/2024
The Iowa Supreme Court will be visiting Harlan on September 24, 2024 for a dinner with the public, and for the hearing of oral arguments. This provides the Justices and Court staff an opportunity to informally meet with local attorneys and business leaders, civic leaders, government officials, and students.9/24/2024
Tuesday, September 24, 8 - 9:30 am. St. Mary's Parish Hall, 502 4th Street, Portsmouth. Appointments are not needed for this location. Please wear clothing that will allow a shot, such as a short-sleeved shirt. For ages 6 months and older.
9/24/2024
Tuesday, September 24, 8:30 - 5:30 pm. Shelby County Extension & Outreach, 906 6th Street, Harlan. Cost: $160. $110 for Iowa Restaurant Association members with current membership verified at registration, $60 test only option.
For more information: 712-755-3104.
9/24/2024
Tuesday, September 24, 11:30 - 5:30 pm. Veteran's Memorial Building Auditorium, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan.To schedule an appointment, please contact Sue at 712-579-8012.
9/25/2024
Wednesday, September 25, 7:30 - 10 am. Avoca Public Library, 213 North Elm, Avoca. Appointments are not needed for this location. Please wear clothing that will allow a shot, such as a short-sleeved shirt. For ages 6 months and older.
9/25/2024
September 4 - November 20, 2024. Class will be held every Wednesday from 11 - 1:30 pm at IWCC Looft Hall, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs or via Zoom at one of our IWCC campuses. Register today. $99 per class; $1,100 for the series.
9/25/2024
Wednesday, September 25, 11 - 5 pm. St. Boniface Parish Center, 305 Duren Street, Westphalia.Donate blood in memory of John Zimmerman.
To schedule an appointment, please call Joanie at 712-747-6132.
9/25/2024
Open for registration.
Aug 21st through Oct 4th
Class will meet each Wednesday from 6pm-8pm via zoom. The rest of the class will be on Canvas.
9/25/2024
Wednesday, September 25, 7 - 9 pm. Harlan Commmunity Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. If you are interested in joining the club please contact the library for location details at info@harlanlibrary.org or 755-5934.
9/26/2024
Thursday, September 26, 6:30 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Rd M47, Harlan. Participants will meet at the North Shelter. 9/26/2024
Thursday, September 26, 8 - 9:15 am. Irwin Community Building, 404 Front Street, Irwin. Appointments are not needed for this location. Please wear clothing that will allow a shot, such as a short-sleeved shirt. For ages 6 months and older
9/26/2024
Thursday, September 26, 10 - 1:30 am. St. Joseph's Hall, 118 Main Street, Earling. Appointments are not needed for this location. Please wear clothing that will allow a shot, such as a short-sleeved shirt. For ages 6 months and older.
9/26/2024
Thursday, September 26, 6 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Iowa Author: Steven Allen - "The Big Indian True Love In A False War, Saigon, Vietnam, 1968." Copies of his book will be available for purchase at the event
9/27/2024
Friday, September 27, 5 - 6 pm. Event will be held at Milk & Honey, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 9/27/2024
Dates: Friday, July 26; Friday, August 30; and Friday, September 27, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. 9/28/2024
Saturday, September 28, 5 - 8 pm. Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Street, Harlan.Travel back to Shelby County Circa 1950.
9/29/2024
Sunday, September 29, 7 - 11 am. Defiance Fire Hall, 305 3rd Avenue, Defiance.
Serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, orange juice, and coffee. Free will donations accepted. These funds will help recoup the investments made this last year expanding the department with new gear, updating equipment and critical training.
9/30/2024
Monday, September 30, 4:30 pm. Veterans Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Open to all. No paperwork. Sponsored by the Harlan Lions Club. Questions? Call Sharon 712-579-0286.
9/30/2024
Mondays, September 16 through December 16, 2024, 5:30 – 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.