Calendar of Events - Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industy Office will be closing at noon on Wednesday, December 24 and will remain closed through Friday, January 2, 2026. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, January 5, 2026

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12/24/2025
-1/2/2026
Closed December 24 at noon through January 2 2026


Friday, December 26, 9 - 5:30 pm. Bauer's Shoe Store, 1102 6th Street, Harlan. 

Check out their Facebook page for more information. 

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12/26/20259:00am to 5:30pm


Tuesday, December 30, 5 - 6 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Everyone will meet in the large meeting room. 

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12/30/20255:00pm to 6:00pm


Wednesday, December 31, 9 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 

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12/31/20259 am


Wednesday, December 31, 9 - 11 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 

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12/31/20259:00am to 11:00am


Wednesday, December 31, 11 - 1 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 

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12/31/202511:00am to 1:00pm


Thursday, January 1, 2026, 7 - 2 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come celebrate the new year at Milk & Honey. Mimosa flights and brunch specials. Take outs available. Call 712-235-6455 or email milkandhoneyiowa@gmail.com

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1/1/20267:00am to 2:00pm


Friday, January 2, 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Perform a song, story or poem. Email milkandhoneyiowa@gmail.com to register. This is a free event. Bar & Kitchen open at 5 pm. All ages welcome. 

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1/2/2026Open Mic - 7 pm, Bar & Kitchen open at 5 pm.


Saturday, January 3, 6 - 9 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 

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1/3/20266:00pm to 9:00pm


Monday, January 5, 3:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Showing: "Under the Boardwalk". The library staff will be serving free popcorn. 

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1/5/20263:30 pm


Thursday, January 8, 5 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Pop in to grab your 2026 Great Reading Challenge materials and chat with fellow readers!

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1/8/20265:00pm to 7:00pm


Tuesday, December 13, 12 - 1 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. This book club is open to the public.

The January book is Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murders. See the library staff to get the book. 

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1/13/202612:00pm to 1:00pm


Wednesday, January 14, 5 pm. Hosted by the Harlan Community Library. This book club will take place at the Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. 

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1/14/20265 pm


Every third Thursday of the month, September through April, 10 am - noon. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.

Join us to learn about our forest friends through books and hands-on learning. 

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1/15/202610:00am to 12:00pm


Thursday, January 15, 6 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

This Adult Craft will be Planner Decorating. Bring your own planner and decorate it with the provided supplies: lots of stickers, washi tape, & colored pencils! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: https://harlan-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5605915

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1/15/20266:00pm to 7:30pm


Monday, January 19. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn.

Brunco Farms with Emily Paulsen, 6 pm. A meal will be served at 5 pm. 

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1/19/20265 pm meal, 6 pm Emily Paulsen with Brunco Farms


Tuesday, January 20, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. 

Michele Mattingly will be speaking on the important topic of conservation, preservation, and education for the world’s tallest animal.

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1/20/20266:30 pm


Wednesday, January 21, 10 am. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Showing: The Grapes of Wrath. The library staff will be serving donuts and popcorn. 

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1/21/202610 am


Wednesday, January 21, 2 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 

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1/21/20262:00pm to 4:00pm


Thursday, December 22, 6:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.

Theme: Turtle Time

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1/22/20266:30 pm


Thursday, January 22, 6:30 - 8 pm. This is a Elk Horn Public Library event that will be held at the Norse Horse, 4224 Main Street, Elk Horn. 

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1/22/20266:30pm to 8:00pm


Friday, January 23, Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn.

Movie, 12:30 pm and book 2 pm  "Hidden Figures", by Margo Lee Shetterly. 

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1/23/202612:30 pm.


Friday, January 23, 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Reception and Author Q & A. Bar & Kitchen open at 5 pm. Books available for purchase in person or online

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1/23/2026Reception and Author Q & A at 7 pm. Bar & Kitchen open at 5 pm


Four dates: Saturday, January 24, Saturday, February 28, Saturday, March 28, and Saturday, April 25, 9 - 1 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Harlan. 

Make a journal from an old book using all sorts of recycled materials (provided by the library). This workshop is free. Bring a snack if you are able. Come and go as needed.

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1/24/20269:00am to 1:00pm


Tuesday, January 27, 5 - 6 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Crafters and DIYers are invited to our dedicated makerspace called the Craft Lab on the last Tuesday of every month! You bring your ideas, projects, and supplies, and we'll supply the space. Chat with like-minded individuals while working on your creations.

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1/27/20265:00pm to 6:00pm


Marne Elk Horn Communications is inviting the public to a gathering with coffee, treats, and cyber safety. Three different dates, three different locations. 

Choose the most convenient location for you. Please RSVP. Approximately a two hour event. 

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1/28/2026See dates and times below


Wednesday, Janaury 28, 7 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.

If you are interested in joining the club please contact the library for location details at info@harlanlibrary.org or 755-5934.

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1/28/20267 pm


Wednesday, January 28, 9 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn.
 

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1/28/20269 am


Wednesday, January 28, 10 -11 am. This is a Harlan Community Library event which will be held at Coffeegirl, 612 Market Street, Harlan. 

Come to Coffeegirl in Harlan to color and unwind for an hour. Coloring books and supplies will be provided.

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1/28/202610:00am to 11:00am


Thursday, January 29, 5:30 pm. Join us for a murder mystery experience and buffet-style dinner at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. It’s a collaborative storytelling game in which we’ll create and see how the murder mystery plays out as a group.

Doors open at 5 pm, the event starts at 5:30 pm, and the meal will be served at 6 pm.

Purchase tickets here: bit.ly/HCLMurderMysteryDinner2

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1/29/2026Doors open at 5 pm, the event starts at 5:30 pm, and the meal will be served at


Friday, January 30, 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come join us for trivia with the theme of Valentines. Bar & Kitchen open at 5pm. Sign your team up for $5, one ticket needed per team of 2-4 people.

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1/30/2026Trivia 7 pm. Bar & kitchen opens at 5 pm.


Friday, January 30, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. This is a Harlan Community Library event that will be held at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 

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1/30/20265:30pm to 6:30pm


Marne Elk Horn Communications is inviting the public to a gathering with coffee, treats, and cyber safety. Three different dates, three different locations. 

Choose the most convenient location for you. Please RSVP. Approximately a two hour event. 

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2/11/2026See dates and times below


Marne Elk Horn Communications is inviting the public to a gathering with coffee, treats, and cyber safety. Three different dates, three different locations. 

Choose the most convenient location for you. Please RSVP. Approximately a two hour event. 

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2/18/2026See dates and times below


Every third Thursday of the month, September through April, 10 am - noon. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.

Join us to learn about our forest friends through books and hands-on learning. 

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2/19/202610:00am to 12:00pm

5K Run for Project Eliminate
5K Run for Project Eliminate Family Event scheduled for Spring 2016

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