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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.

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4/26/20245:30 pm


Friday, April 26, 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. All ages welcome. 

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4/26/20247 pm


Friday, April 26. We are excited to partner with Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan, on this new reading adventure.

Silent reading will begin at 5:30 pm. 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.
 

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4/26/20245:30pm to 6:30pm


Saturday, April 27, St. Mary's Parish Hall, 200 N. 2nd Street, Panama. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Free will donation meal starts at 5:30 pm. Followed by a live auction at 7:30 pm. 

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4/27/2024Doors open at 4:30 pm. Free will donation meal starts at 5:30 pm. Followed by a


Saturday, April 27, 5 - 7 pm. Elk Horn Town Hall, 4212 Main Street, Elk Horn. A Danish dinner prepared by Master Grillers Catering. King and Queen Coronation at 7 pm. 

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4/27/20245:00pm to 7:00pm


Sunday, April 28, 12 - 3 pm. BuckSnort Restaurant, 3002 23rd Street, Harlan. 

Featuring all race cars. Circle Track, Figure 8, Go-Kart, and Drag Cars.

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4/28/202412:00pm to 3:00pm


Every Tuesday in April at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn, 3:45 - 4:30 pm. Snacks provided. 

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4/30/20243:45pm to 4:30pm


Thursday, May 2, 6 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Learn how to make paper flowers! We will provide the paper (old books) & wire. Please bring scissors & a glue gun if you have one. Bring a vase if you desire.

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5/2/20246 pm


Thursday, May 2, 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 

Dip is the theme. Bring a dip you love, things to dip your dip into, and your recipe.

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5/2/20246:30 pm


Saturday, May 4, Pioneer Park. 5K run starts at 9 am. Walk starts at 10 am. Games from 9 - 11 am 

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5/4/20249 am


Saturday, May 4, 11 - 2 pm, This event will be held at Family Family Church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan and is open to the public.

J's Coffee, food, games/activities, and silent auction. 

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5/4/202411:00am to 2:00pm


Auditions - May 6, 4 - 5:30 pm. Genealogy & Education Center, 4210 Main Street, Elk Horn. 

Join the fun and gain experience at a free week-long theater camp that culminates in a production of Hans Christian Andersen plays! Rehearsals Monday through Friday June 17-22 9am-12pm with a live performance on Saturday June 22 at 7pm.
 

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5/6/20244:00pm to 5:30pm


Monday, May 6. Myrtue Medical Center invites all families with children under 12 years of age to Fishing For Fun, 5 – 7 pm at Nishna Bend Recreation Center, 514 Maple Road, Harlan.

A meal will be provided, plus there will be prizes and books for children. Each adult planning to fish must have a valid 2024 fishing license. Public Health Learning for Life program will reimburse $22 towards the cost of the license with a limit of one per family until gone. For more information or to register, visit Myrtue Medical Center’s website.
 

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5/6/20245:00pm to 7:00pm


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. 

 

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5/7/202410:00am to 11:30am


Friday, May 10, 10 am. Seneca Studios in Elk Horn is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony. They are located at 4124 Main Street, Elk Horn. Come meet the owner, Ashley and find out more about her handpoked tattoss and custom artwork. 

 

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5/10/202410 am


Did you know that there are 14 scenic byways across the state of Iowa? Many of them will be featured in our upcoming new travel series, Road Trip Iowa, and we are celebrating the first season.

You’re invited to test your knowledge and celebrate this new series at an upcoming trivia night near you. Join us along the Western Skies Scenic Byway at Milk & Honey in Harlan May 10 from 6-8 p.m. 

You will work together in teams of 2-4 to compete in each trivia round and Iowa-themed prizes will be awarded to the top three scorers. You’ll want to watch this new series closely to prepare for trivia night.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnaZuuoi0OhBNhSG60nKaC19w50tszV5etysJTb7pZNCGcKQ/viewform

Road Trip Iowa airs Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. on Iowa PBS beginning April 3. 


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5/10/20246:00pm to 8:00pmCaryline Clark


We are excited to host Mother's Day Brunch, Sunday, May 12, 8 - 2 pm, an all you care to eat Buffet.Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 
 

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5/12/20248:00am to 2:00pm


Tuesday, May 14, 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

This book club is open to the public. See library staff to get the book, "The Seed Keeper", a novel by Diane Wilson. 

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5/14/202412:00pm to 1:00pm


Third Thursday of the months of March, April, and May, 12 - 1 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.

Bring your lunch for MoDA's free monthly speaker series. 

 

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5/16/202412:00pm to 1:00pm


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

Thursday, September 19 - Car & Bike Night, 6 - 9 pm 
 

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5/16/20246:00pm to 9:00pm


Saturday, May 18. Sign up at the Shelby City Hall, 419 East Street, Shelby, to advertise and be included on the map. There is a $3 fee. 

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5/18/2024Saturday, May 18


May 20, 2024. Please use this clean up day to remove all accepted trash/junk from your property. The Annual Spring Cleanup Day will be curbside pick up. 

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5/20/2024Saturday, May 20


VELKOMMEN! 2024 is the 44th annual Tivoli Fest! The Danish Villages of Elk Horn Kimballton, Iowa's Danish American festival, Friday, May 24th and Saturday, May 25th, 2024.

More details will be posted as it becomes available. 

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5/24/2024
-5/25/2024
Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25


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.

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5/31/20245:30 pm


Sunday, June 2, 10 - 3 pm. Pioneer Park, Harlan 

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6/2/202410:00am to 3:00pm


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!

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6/2/202411:00am to 4:00pm


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. 

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6/3/2024
-6/5/2024
Monday, June 3 through Wednesday, June 5.


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. 

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6/4/20249:00am to 3:00pm


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. 

 

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6/4/202410:00am to 11:30am


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. 

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6/6/20249:00am to 3:00pm


Save the Date - Saturday, June 8! 

More details to come as they become available. 

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6/8/2024Saturday, June 8


Tuesday, June 11, Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. Hole Assignments - 11:45 am; Shotgun Start - 12 pm. 

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6/11/2024Hole Assignments - 11:45 am; Shotgun Start - 12 pm


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. 

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6/11/20249:00am to 3:00pm


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

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6/14/2024
-6/15/2024
8:00am to 3:30pm


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. 

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6/20/20249:00am to 3:00pm


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

Thursday, September 19 - Car & Bike Night, 6 - 9 pm 
 

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6/20/20246:00pm to 9:00pm

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

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