11/1/2024
Friday, November 1. This a day camp for children ages 5-10. The theme for the day is Pete the Cat. It will be from 9am-3pm. We will have a rockin' good time doing science experiments, reading Pete the Cat, and many activities. Cost is $10, with registration form. Children need to bring a sack lunch. Snack provided.For more information, contact the library at 712-782-3335.
11/1/2024
Friday, November 1, 5 - 8 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Be part of fostering a culture of entrepreneurship at our Kids Market!
11/2/2024
Saturday, November 2, 10 - 3 pm. C.G. Therkildsen Center, 706 Victoria Street, Harlan. Featuring: Corey Burnett-Hanssen & Clay Cunningham.
Art Coordinator - Kris Olson-Harmon.
11/2/2024 - 11/3/2024
Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, 2 - 4 pm. Faith Family Church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Have a talent you would like to share? Call today - 712-579-1259
11/3/2024
Sunday, November 3, 1:30 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Road M47, Harlan.
All supplies will be provided. Participants will meet at the south shelter house at the park.
11/3/2024
Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at the Kirkman Centennial Community Building, 106 State Street, Kirkman. Serving spaghetti, salad, bread sticks, drink, and homemade desserts.
Free will donation with proceeds going toward the Parsonage Fund.
11/4/2024
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.
11/6/2024
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.
11/6/2024
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.
11/7/2024
Holiday Caregiver Education Series - Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter. Thursdays at 11 am. November 7 through December 26 via Zoom. 11/7/2024
Thursday, November 7, 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 11/8/2024
Friday, November 8, 2 pm. Shelby Community Building, 500 East Street, Shelby. Hosted by the Shelby Community Club. 11/8/2024
Friday, November 8, Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Meat & potato dinner at 5 pm; karaoke at 7 pm. 11/8/2024 - 11/9/2024
This Friday, November 8, drop off your stuffed animals by 6 pm for a fun night at the library. Then come to the library Saturday, November 9, 9:30 am. for breakfast and to view our movie of the stuffed animal sleepover. Wear your pajamas. 11/8/2024
Friday, November 8, 2 - 4 pm. Hosted by the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. If you are a veteran, or if you know a veteran, please encourage them to attend, we would like to thank you for your service.
11/9/2024
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.
11/9/2024
Saturday, November 9, 11 - 6 pm. Schmidt Motors, 2603 Southwest Avenue, Harlan is hosting their grand opening and ribbon cutting (11 am). Meet the owners, Mavrick, Anthony, and Jim Schmidt, and tour the shop for the day while enjoying some food!
11/10/2024
Sunday, November 10, 7 am - noon. Veterans Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Serving scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, toast, bacon, milk, orange juice, and coffee.
11/10/2024
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.
11/10/2024
Sunday, November 10, 11:30 - 1:30 pm. Faith Family Church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 11/11/2024
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.
11/13/2024
Wednesday, November 13, 5 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.Kick back and relax with this easy going group. Each month we choose a new book to read. It can range from historical fiction, thriller or just warm and cozy.
11/13/2024 - 11/14/2024
Wednesday, November 13 and Thursday, November 14, 9 - 4 pm in the MMC Auble Conference Room 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan. 11/13/2024
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.
11/13/2024
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.
11/14/2024
Holiday Caregiver Education Series - Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter. Thursdays at 11 am. November 7 through December 26 via Zoom. 11/14/2024
Santa Painting Class with Becky Feser. Thursday, November 14, 6 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Cost is $30. Pre-registration is required. Call the library at 712-782-3335.
11/14/2024
Thursday, November 14, 12 - 1 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Brown Bag Lunch Program. Pioneering 20th Century Stoneware: The Story of Natalie Krebs and Saxbo with Kevin Henry.
11/15/2024
Friday, November 15, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come jam or just listen to music. The bar and kitchen opens at 5 pm.
11/15/2024
Winter Greens Workshop. Friday, November 15 or December 6, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Participants learn how to create wintergreen planters. Instruction and material provided
Cost is $50 per person. Tickets required.
11/16/2024
Saturday, November 16, 9 am. Lied Irwin Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Stop in and grab some fresh donuts delivered from Christian's Rise Donuts in Harlan, IA. You can also pre-order and pick up Saturday morning. Pre-orders are due Wednesday, the 13th, at noon.
11/16/2024
Staley's Chicken Dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 pm, followed by an auction and raffled drawing for one $5000 winner.11/17/2024
Sunday, November 17. Faith Family Church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Please bring your gift-filled shoebox to the church before Sunday, November 17. 11/17/2024
This Sunday, November 17, 2 - 4 pm. Hosted by Love You Mor, 4236 Main Street, Elk Horn. Join in!! Play & Sing or Simply Enjoy the FREE Entertainment!! Snacks Available During the Show by Local Vendors!! Partake in our Big Dollar Sale!! Everything is $1 (This Sale Ends Nov. 28th)!
11/17/2024
Sunday, November 17. 4:30 – 8 pm. St. Joseph Parish Hall, 118 Main Street, Earling
Adults - $15, Children under 12 - $10. Serving chicken, dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, and coleslaw. They will be selling tickets for a 55" LED Smart TV and 2024 model 420 Honda Rancher 4x4 at the door or contact a fireman from the department.
11/18/2024
Myrtue Medical Center is hosting an open house and ribbon on Monday, November 18, 4 - 6 pm for their new ER and cafeteria. The ribbon cutting will be held at 4 pm.Please enter through the new ER entrance on the corner of Garfield Avenue and 12th Street, Harlan.
11/18/2024
Monday, November 18, 5 - 6:30 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. In case of inclement weather - this event will be held on Tuesday, November 19. You must RSVP by Sunday, November 10 by calling 712-579-6504. Please leave your name, number attending and a call back number.
11/18/2024
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.
11/19/2024
Tuesday, November 19, 11:30 - 5:30 pm. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan.To schedule an appointment, please contact Sue at 712-579-8012. Walk-ins welcome.
11/19/2024
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.11/20/2024
Wednesday, November 20, 10 - 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Showing: "The Shenandoah".Library staff will be serving popcorn and donuts.
11/20/2024
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.
11/20/2024
Wednesday, November 20, 11 - 5 pm. St. Boniface Parish Center, 305 Duren Street, Westphalia. Please call Joni at 712-747-6132 to schedule an appointment.
11/20/2024
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.
11/20/2024
Wednesday, November 20, 7 - 9 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Kick back and relax with this easy going group. Each month we choose a new book to read. It can range from historical fiction, thriller or just warm and cozy.
11/21/2024
Holiday Caregiver Education Series - Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter. Thursdays at 11 am. November 7 through December 26 via Zoom. 11/21/2024
Thursday, November 21, 6 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 11/22/2024
Friday, November 22, 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bar and kitchen open at 5 pm Teams of 2 - 4 people. Sign up your team here: https://tinyurl.com/twpkh9a9
11/22/2024
Lied Irwin Public Library will be hosting their BYOB - Bring Your Own Book - Club on the following dates at 5:30 pm, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.Friday, November 22, Friday, December 20, and Friday, January 24.
11/24/2024
Sunday, November 24, 1 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Road M47, Harlan. Participants will meet just south of the main park entrance on County Road M47. 11/24/2024
Sunday, November 24, 9 - 2 pm. St. Mary's Parish Hall, 502 4th Street, Portsmouth. Craft/Vendor Fair Fundraiser in Portsmouth from 9-2! Breakfast Served 9-12.
Proceeds will go to students attending CYC Camp.
11/24/2024
Sunday, November 24, 5 pm. Faith Family Church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 11/25/2024
The Elk Horn Public Library is looking for individuals and organizations who would be interested on setting up and decorating Community Christmas Trees for the library during Julefest, Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30. Trees would need to be set up Monday, November 25, Tuesday, November 26, and Wednesday, November 27. Please call (712) 764-2013 or stop by the library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn so that the staff can map out your location.
Trees can be taken down after Julefest or they can stay up until December.
11/25/2024
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.
11/26/2024
The Elk Horn Public Library is looking for individuals and organizations who would be interested on setting up and decorating Community Christmas Trees for the library during Julefest, Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30. Trees would need to be set up Monday, November 25, Tuesday, November 26, and Wednesday, November 27. Please call (712) 764-2013 or stop by the library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn so that the staff can map out your location.
Trees can be taken down after Julefest or they can stay up until December.
11/27/2024
The Elk Horn Public Library is looking for individuals and organizations who would be interested on setting up and decorating Community Christmas Trees for the library during Julefest, Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30. Trees would need to be set up Monday, November 25, Tuesday, November 26, and Wednesday, November 27. Please call (712) 764-2013 or stop by the library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn so that the staff can map out your location.
Trees can be taken down after Julefest or they can stay up until December.
11/27/2024
Wednesday, November 27, 9 - 10 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Come join the staff for coffee time at the Elk Horn Public Library. For adults ages 19 and up.
11/27/2024
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.
11/28/2024
Holiday Caregiver Education Series - Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter. Thursdays at 11 am. November 7 through December 26 via Zoom. 11/29/2024
The Elk Horn Public Library is looking for individuals and organizations who would be interested on setting up and decorating Community Christmas Trees for the library during Julefest, Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30. Trees would need to be set up Monday, November 25, Tuesday, November 26, and Wednesday, November 27. Please call (712) 764-2013 or stop by the library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn so that the staff can map out your location.
Trees can be taken down after Julefest or they can stay up until December.
11/29/2024 - 11/30/2024
Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30. The annual celebration held in the Danish Villages of Elk Horn & Kimballton on the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving. Both communities will be festively decorated for Christmas, and many local businesses and organizations offer activities.11/29/2024
Friday, November 29, 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan.This is a free event. Teams of 2 - 4 people. Win prizes.
Bar and kitchen open at 5pm
11/29/2024 - 11/30/2024
Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30, 12 - 11 pm. Need a break during the holidays? Farmhand Brewing Company, 101 Main Street, Earling, has you covered. 11/30/2024
The Elk Horn Public Library is looking for individuals and organizations who would be interested on setting up and decorating Community Christmas Trees for the library during Julefest, Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30. Trees would need to be set up Monday, November 25, Tuesday, November 26, and Wednesday, November 27. Please call (712) 764-2013 or stop by the library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn so that the staff can map out your location.
Trees can be taken down after Julefest or they can stay up until December.
11/30/2024
Saturday, November 30, 9 - 1 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Celebrate Small Business Saturday by supporting local makers.
Vendors will be in our party room.
Door prizes and local makers.
11/30/2024
It's the Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Saturday, November 30, 5 - 7 pm on the Historic Downtown Square in Harlan. This event is hosted by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Make sure to be there at 5 pm. Santa will be making an appearance to count down the lighting of the holiday tree and then visit with area children. Santa and his helpers (Chamber staff) will be on the east side of the square next to the tree.
Bring the family to enjoy free sugar cookies, hot chocolate and to chat with Santa.