| Date | Event |
| 11/1/2025 | Junk Journal Workshop Series: Saturday, September 6; Saturday, October 4; and Saturday, November 1, 9 - 1 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. This is a 3-part series. All supplies for the junk journal will be provided. This program is free. If you are able, please bring a snack to share. more info... |
| 11/1/2025 | Saturday, November 1, 10 - 3 pm. C.G. Therkildsen Center, 706 Victoria Street, Harlan. Over 20 Talented Artists. To find out more, visit their Facebook page. more info... |
| 11/1/2025 | Saturday, November 1, 6 - 9 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 11/2/2025 | Sunday, November 2, 2 pm. This event will be held at the Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. Get the EXCYTING inside scoop of Iowa State's new attraction. Iowa State University is coming to you to present their new development called CYTown. more info... |
| 11/3/2025 | Monday, November 3, 1 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 11/3/2025 | Mondays, September 15 through December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Call Todd Valline, 775-340-2531, Church Office, 712-755-2711 or visit our website for more information. more info... |
| 11/3/2025 | Monday Evenings, October 20 - December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. Petersen Family Wellness Center, 1213 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 8-week journey to health and wellness. Created especially for teen girls. Cost: $100/participant. Includes training, journaling, and individual program development. Call today to sign up: 712-755-4344. more info... |
| 11/4/2025 | Tuesday, November 4, 12 - 1 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Book discussion - "Distant Sons". This book club is open to the public. more info... |
| 11/5/2025 | Workshop 2: Building Strong Teams, 8:30 - 12 pm. Cost per class - $129. Registration is available online. For more information call 712-325-3256 or email. Dates and Locations: Wednesday, October 29 - 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan, IA Wednesday, November 5 - 923 E Washington St, Clarinda, IA Wednesday, November 12 - 705 Walnut St, Atlantic, IA Wednesday, November 19 - 1001 W Sheridan Ave, Shenandoah, IA more info... |
| 11/6/2025 | Thursday, November 6. Harlan Community Library Battle of the Book Clubs Soup Edition, 6 pm. Come be the judge as the Library Book Clubs bring their best soups to the table. Donate to vote for your favorite. Samples - $1; bowl - $5. May the best soup win. This event will be held at The Lounge, 1005 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. A variety of desserts will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go towards the library’s Books and Beyond Outdoor Revitalization Project. more info... |
| 11/7/2025 | Friday, November 7, 5 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. We will transform our dining room into a jazz club. join us and Fay Porter Jazz Quartet for dinner. Bar and doors at 5pm. Show at 7pm. Bar will remain open during the show. Tickets available at the door, but please purchase in advance. more info... |
| 11/8/2025 | Saturday, November 8, 10 am. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. In person event perfect for all dog lovers, starting with a lecture on basics and then Q & A. Tickets required and seats are limited more info... |
| 11/8/2025 | Saturday, November 8, 9 - 1 pm. Floral Elegance & 6th Street Emporium, 1018 6th Street, Harlan. Floral Elegance is teaming up with Unique Boutique Iowa and Breakthrough Coaching by Robbie. Drinks, laughter & good vibes. Get your tickets here. more info... |
| 11/10/2025 | Please join the Harlan Lions Club for their Community Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner, Monday, November 10, 5 - 6:30 pm (weather date, Tuesday, November 11). First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Must RSVP by Sunday, November 2 by calling 712-579-6504. Leave name, number attending, and a call back number. more info... |
| 11/10/2025 | Mondays, September 15 through December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Call Todd Valline, 775-340-2531, Church Office, 712-755-2711 or visit our website for more information. more info... |
| 11/10/2025 | Monday Evenings, October 20 - December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. Petersen Family Wellness Center, 1213 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 8-week journey to health and wellness. Created especially for teen girls. Cost: $100/participant. Includes training, journaling, and individual program development. Call today to sign up: 712-755-4344. more info... |
| 11/11/2025 | Tuesday, November 11, 10:20 am. Harlan Community High School, 2102 Durant Street, Harlan. This celebration will be held in the high school gym. A reception will be held after the ceremony. more info... |
| 11/11/2025 | The second Tuesday of each month, 10 - 12 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. SPARK! is cultural programming that fosters connection & encourages lifelong learning. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences, and all programs begin with a coffee social and snacks. more info... |
| 11/12/2025 -11/13/2025 | Unique Boutique Holiday Open House. Wednesday, November 12 and Thursday, November 13, 9 – 4 pm both days. This holiday open house will be held in the Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue. Lots of Christmas décor, clothing, jewelry, and accessories, children's gifts, breads, soups, snack mix and treats. Proceeds of the gift shop help fund equipment at Myrtue Medical Center. more info... |
| 11/12/2025 | Wednesday, November 12, 5 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. The book club meets at 5pm the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Social is 5-5:30 with discussion beginning at 5:30pm. If you are interested in joining the club please contact the library director for location details at info@harlanlibrary.org or 755-5934. more info... |
| 11/12/2025 | Workshop 2: Building Strong Teams, 8:30 - 12 pm. Cost per class - $129. Registration is available online. For more information call 712-325-3256 or email. Dates and Locations: Wednesday, October 29 - 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan, IA Wednesday, November 5 - 923 E Washington St, Clarinda, IA Wednesday, November 12 - 705 Walnut St, Atlantic, IA Wednesday, November 19 - 1001 W Sheridan Ave, Shenandoah, IA more info... |
| 11/12/2025 | Wednesday, November 12, 2 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 11/13/2025 | Thursday, November 13, 6 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Join us as author Ann Markim takes us through a presentation on How Homesteaders Shaped the West, which goes along with her book, "The Journey Home." more info... |
| 11/13/2025 | Thursday, November 13, 11 - 9 pm. 1980s Throwback Thursday. Dine-in or Carry-out. Pizza Hut, 2214 Lincoln Avenue, Harlan. more info... |
| 11/14/2025 | Friday, November 14, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come Jam or just listen. Bar & kitchen open at 5 pm. more info... |
| 11/14/2025 | Game Day, 2 – 4 pm. Shelby Community Hall, 500 East Street, Shelby. Make sure to stop by for games, fun, socialization and treats. more info... |
| 11/15/2025 | Saturday, November 15. Portsmouth City Council Garage Sale, 8 – 2 pm. Will be held in the American Legion Building, corner of 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street, Portsmouth. more info... |
| 11/15/2025 | Saturday, November 15, 9 - 11 am. Josefson Photography will be taking pictures of your beloved pets just in time for Christmas cards at the Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Update! All the photo slots have been filled. Thank you! more info... |
| 11/16/2025 | Sunday, November 16, 4:30 - 8 pm. St. Joseph Parish Hall, 118 Main Street, Earling. more info... |
| 11/17/2025 | Monday, November 17, 6 pm. Presented by Josh Gaul, hosted by the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 11/17/2025 | Monday, November 17, 5 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Join us for Chicken Noodle Soup at 5 pm and Iowa Legal Aid Presentation at 6 pm! more info... |
| 11/17/2025 | Monday, November 17, 1 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 11/17/2025 | Mondays, September 15 through December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Call Todd Valline, 775-340-2531, Church Office, 712-755-2711 or visit our website for more information. more info... |
| 11/17/2025 | Monday Evenings, October 20 - December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. Petersen Family Wellness Center, 1213 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 8-week journey to health and wellness. Created especially for teen girls. Cost: $100/participant. Includes training, journaling, and individual program development. Call today to sign up: 712-755-4344. more info... |
| 11/17/2025 | Join Shelby County ISU Extension & Outreach & HCSD Health & Wellness Committee on November 17 from 5:30 - 7 pm for this virtual cooking class on Zoom. Register HERE by Nov 12: https://trst.in/s9j9sV to receive the Zoom link & details. more info... |
| 11/18/2025 | Tuesday, November 18, 11:30 - 5:30 pm. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Please contact Sue at 712-579-8012 to schedule your appointment. more info... |
| 11/19/2025 | Wednesday, November 19, 10 am. Showing: "Close Encounters of a Third Kind". Harlan Community Library Large Meeting Room, 718 Court Street, Harlan. The library staff will be serving popcorn and donuts. more info... |
| 11/19/2025 | Workshop 2: Building Strong Teams, 8:30 - 12 pm. Cost per class - $129. Registration is available online. For more information call 712-325-3256 or email. Dates and Locations: Wednesday, October 29 - 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan, IA Wednesday, November 5 - 923 E Washington St, Clarinda, IA Wednesday, November 12 - 705 Walnut St, Atlantic, IA Wednesday, November 19 - 1001 W Sheridan Ave, Shenandoah, IA more info... |
| 11/19/2025 | Wednesday, November 19, 11 – 5 pm. St. Boniface Parish Center, 305 Duren Street, Westphalia. To schedule an appointment, please call Joni at 712-579-4888. more info... |
| 11/19/2025 | Wednesday, November 19, 7 - 9 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. more info... |
| 11/20/2025 | 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. more info... |
| 11/20/2025 | The Brown Bag Lunch Programs are held on the third Thursday of each month (except the October program), 12 - 1 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. The Brown Bag Lunch Series is a free monthly speaker series sponsored by Dennis Andersen. more info... |
| 11/20/2025 | Thursday, November 20, 6 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Learn how to make a hand-knit cowl to keep you cozy in the colder months. Supplies will be provided. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: https://harlan-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5574270 more info... |
| 11/21/2025 | Friday, November 21, 7 pm. This is event is the Harlan Community Theatre and Milk & Honey and will be held at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Doors open at 5pm - Kitchen & bar will be open. Tickets: $20 for adults and $10 for kids K-12 available at wiaa.ludus.com or at the door. more info... |
| 11/21/2025 | Due to the holiday in November, Silent Book Club will meet a Week Early and at the Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan on Friday, November 21 at 5 pm. Join the fun and bring friends more info... |
| 11/21/2025 | Friday, November 21, 2 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. The group will be discussing, "The Clockmaker's Wife" by Daisy Wood. A new and absolutely gripping debut WW2 historical fiction novel. more info... |
| 11/22/2025 | Saturday, November 22, 2 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn, IA more info... |
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| 11/23/2025 | Sunday, November 23, 9 - 2 pm. St. Mary's Parish Hall, 502 4th Street, Portsmouth. All money raised is used for our Religious Ed Children. more info... |
| 11/24/2025 | Monday, November 24, 12 - 6 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 11/24/2025 | Mondays, September 15 through December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Call Todd Valline, 775-340-2531, Church Office, 712-755-2711 or visit our website for more information. more info... |
| 11/24/2025 | Monday Evenings, October 20 - December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. Petersen Family Wellness Center, 1213 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 8-week journey to health and wellness. Created especially for teen girls. Cost: $100/participant. Includes training, journaling, and individual program development. Call today to sign up: 712-755-4344. more info... |
| 11/25/2025 | Tuesday, November 25, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. This book club allows you time to relax and quietly read for 30 minutes before going around and sharing what you are reading. This is a great way to get new ideas on what to read next. more info... |
| 11/25/2025 | Tuesday, November 25, 5 - 6 pm. Harlan Community Library Large Meeting Room, 718 Court Street, Harlan. more info... |
| 11/26/2025 | Wednesday, November 26, 9 am. Stop by the library for community coffee and a craft. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 11/28/2025 -11/29/2025 | It's that time of year again! Another Julefest is just around the corner here in the Danish Villages of Elk Horn & Kimballton on November 28 & 29! Join us in celebrating the holidays with a Danish twist. Get a leg up on your holiday shopping, enjoy some Danish pastries, and experience everything we have to offer in Elk Horn, Iowa with free admission to both the windmill and the Museum of Danish America! Head over to danishwindmill.org/julefest for more information. more info... |
| 11/28/2025 | Friday, November 28, 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bar and kitchen open at 5pm. Sign up team of 2-4 people. Prizes for winning team. more info... |
| 11/29/2025 | Saturday, November 29, 2 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Calling all bakers, snack-makers, homemakers, or other creatives! Come join us for a Saturday spread, the trend that took off on social media has made it to small town Iowa. more info... |
| 11/29/2025 | Saturday, November 29, 5 pm. Santa will be on the Historic Downtown Square in Harlan to help us Light Up the Shelby County Christmas Tree! Santa will then stick around and greet the area children. Hot chocolate, sugar cookies, train rides (weather permitting), and much more. Join us on the Square to Welcome the Holiday Season. more info... |
| 11/29/2025 | Saturday, November 29, 9 - 1 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join small makers in our party room. more info... |
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