5/2/2023
Come check out Rise Donuts' new location - 614 Market Street, Harlan. They are celebrating with an ambassador visit and ribbon cutting at 10 am. 5/2/2023
Tuesday, May 2, 10 - 11:30 am. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. The theme will be "Lights, Camera, Action!" and local high school students will perform their State Speech Competition entries.To register, call 712.764.7001, email alissa.lacanne@danishmuseum.org, or register online at https://forms.gle/o7ad21W7WegqoJpq8
5/4/2023
First Thursday of the month at 6 pm. Classes will be held at Hansen House Senior Living, 703 Dye Street, Harlan. Presented by Mindy Shaffer, Director of Hansen House Harlan. To register for supper and education, contact Mindy at 833-870-5182.5/5/2023
Friday, May 5, 7:30 am. 7th-12th graders are invited to breakfast and a book discussion at the E-EHK high school conference room, 4114 Madison St, Elk Horn.
5/5/2023
"Kick Start the Leader in You" Leadership Series begins Friday, May 5. The 3-day series will be held at the Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan from 9:27 am - 4:27 pm. The series will expand on the topics of the original workshop and offer a more in-depth examination of the topics that will help develop new supervisors and managers while offering a refresher to others. Orlando Gil, CEE of TCTS Global, LLC will be facilitating the series.
5/6/2023
Saturday, May 6, 9 am. My Nest Green House, 1134 1600th Street, Harlan. Sponsored by Lied Irwin Public Library. Join us at My Nest Greenhouse for a potting class.
5/6/2023
City of Shelby City Wide Garage Sales. For more information, please visit their Facebook page.5/6/2023
Saturday, May 6. Shelby County Speedway Racing, 314 4th Street, Harlan.5/6/2023
Saturday, May 6, 9 - noon. Nishna Bend Recreation Area, 514 Maple Road, Harlan. Free and fun for all ages. 5/6/2023
SCCS is hosting their Mattress Sale on Saturday May 6 in the Rosman Parish Center @ SCCS from 10am to 4pm.5/7/2023
On Sunday, May 7 at 2 pm, the Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington, Street, Elk Horn, will present the Victor Borge Legacy Award Piano Competition and recital series. All winners will perform a recital on the Victor Borge piano at the museum.The competition is held in conjunction with the South West Iowa Music Teachers Association, the Omaha Music Teachers Association, the Des Moines Piano Festival, and the Museum of Danish America.
5/8/2023
Monday, May 8. Please use this cleanup day to remove all accepted trash/junk from your property. 5/8/2023
Monday, May 8, 3 - 6 pm. Iowa Western Community College Shelby County Center, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue. 5/8/2023
All families with children under 12 years of age are invited for some fishing fun. Monday, May 8, 2023, 4 - 7 pm. Nishna Bend Recreation Area. Rain date - Monday, May 15. This event is sponsored by Myrtue Medical Center. For more information or to register, please go to https://bit.ly/3AoOS7H
5/9/2023
Tuesday, May 9, 11:30 - 5:30 pm. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. To schedule appointment, please contact Sue at 712-755-5725. 5/9/2023
Parent Support Group sessions are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month from 6 - 8 pm in the Myrtue Medical Birthing Center located on the third floor of the hospital. Park in the north lot at the Administration Entrance. 5/11/2023
Thursday, May 11, 6 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Presented by Harlan Community Library and Humanities Iowa. A visit from a Civil War soldier. Presenter O.J. Fargo.This event is free and open to the public.
5/11/2023
Join the museum staff for their monthly Brown Bag Lunch program 12 - 1 pm. The museum is located at 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Bring your lunch!5/12/2023
"Kick Start the Leader in You" Leadership Series begins Friday, May 5. The 3-day series will be held at the Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan from 9:27 am - 4:27 pm. The series will expand on the topics of the original workshop and offer a more in-depth examination of the topics that will help develop new supervisors and managers while offering a refresher to others. Orlando Gil, CEE of TCTS Global, LLC will be facilitating the series.
5/14/2023
Now taking reservations for Mother's Day. Milk & Honey is running their annual Mother's Day Brunch in their new space. They will offer an abundant spread of brunch classics, freshly baked pastries, refreshing beverages, and more in their beautiful, vibrant new space. 5/17/2023
Wednesday, May 17, 10 am - noon. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Showing: The Yellow Cab Man. We will be featuring a new classic movie and serving popcorn and donuts.
5/18/2023
NAMI of Southwest Iowa's C.A.R.E.S. Series presents, Being a Mental Health Advocate for Yourself and Your Community, with Katie Sandquist. Katie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Myrtue Behavioral Health. During this free community event, she'll share strategies for mental-health self-care as well as tools for fighting stigma related to mental health conditions. Plus, enjoy pizza, door prizes, and a mini beginners yoga class!5/18/2023
Roar into Harlan Car and Bike Night on the Historic Downtown Square in Harlan. Every third Thursday beginning May 18 through September 21, 6 - 9 pm 5/19/2023
"Kick Start the Leader in You" Leadership Series begins Friday, May 5. The 3-day series will be held at the Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan from 9:27 am - 4:27 pm. The series will expand on the topics of the original workshop and offer a more in-depth examination of the topics that will help develop new supervisors and managers while offering a refresher to others. Orlando Gil, CEE of TCTS Global, LLC will be facilitating the series.
5/19/2023
If you love music – singing, playing, or listening, then this may be for you. Mark your calendars for the third Friday of the month – this month, Friday May 19, and consider joining the group of jammers at Rise Donuts, 614 Market Street, Harlan. Music begins at 6:30 pm. Bring a snack to share if you want and your own beverage. For more information, please contact Marian at 712-579-5626.5/19/2023
Friday, May 19, The Purple Door, 622 Market Street, Harlan. They are taking reservations for this event. Please call 712-235-3667.5/19/2023
This year, the Chamber's annual golf outing will take place on Friday, May 19 at the Harlan Golf & Country Club. This tournament is a 4 Person Scramble - 9 Hole Tournament. Check in 4 - 5 pm, Putting Contest 5:15 pm, Tee off 5:30 pm. $50 per person, $200 per team. Cart rental is $30 per cart. Entry fee includes golf, flag/door prizes, and a light dinner.We are still looking for sponsors and prize donations. Sponsorships: Tee/Green: $50; Sidewalk: $25.
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5/20/2023
Saturday, May 20, hosted by Harlan Scouts BSA Troops 90B and 90G and Harlan Cub Scouts Pack 90. Help fill the canoes between the hours of 9 am – 3 pm at Harlan Hy-Vee and Fareway for West Central Community Action Shelby County Food Pantry. Any items are appreciated, but especially needed: canned fruits, Tuna/Hamburger Helper and other boxed meals, pork n’ beans, pancake mix and syrup, pasta and rice sides, Pop Tarts, apple sauce cups (for school backpacks), chicken noodle soups, and tomato soups. 5/20/2023
Please join the staff at Salem Lutheran Homes & Rehabilitation Center, 2207 College Street, Elk Horn for their "Grand" Reading Buddy Program every third Saturday of the month. This program will start on Saturday, January 21, 2 - 3 pm. Bring your favorite book and choose a resident that would love got you to read and visit with them.
For more information, please call Donna Fineran at 712-764-4201 or email dyoshida@good-sam.com
5/23/2023
Parent Support Group sessions are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month from 6 - 8 pm in the Myrtue Medical Birthing Center located on the third floor of the hospital. Park in the north lot at the Administration Entrance. 5/24/2023
Welcome to Elk Horn, Love You Mor, LLC. Come meet the owner, Elizabeth Wilson. She will be hosting a ribbon cutting at 6 pm on Wednesday, May 24, 6 pm. 5/24/2023
Wednesday, May 24, 7 pm. 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. The book club meets at 7pm generally the last Wednesday of the month. If you are interested in joining the club please contact the library director for location details at info@harlanlibrary.org or 755-5934.5/25/2023
Thursday, May 25, 6 pm. Harlan Community Library Large Meeting Room, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 5/25/2023
Thursday, May 25, 7 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Rd M47, Harlan.The group will meet at the beach parking lot and hike one of the trails along the lake shore. Thiw will be an easy hike. 5/25/2023
Thursday, May 25, 12:30 - 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. You are invited to help us honor library director, Alissa LaCanne for nine years of service making the Elk Horn Public Library excellent.
5/26/2023 - 5/27/2023
VELKOMMEN! 2023 is the 43rd annual Tivoli Fest! The Danish Villages of Elk Horn and Kimballton.Please check out their Facebook page for upcoming events during Tivoli.
5/26/2023
Friday, May 26, 11 - 4 pm. Salem Lutheran Homes & Rehabilitation Center, 2207 College Street, Elk Horn.Free will donation fundraiser for Alzheimer's Association Walk.
5/26/2023
VEGETABLE GARDENERS!Come to the Shelby County Fairgrounds on Friday, May 26 and plant your own container garden of tomatoes and peppers. Master Gardeners will be outside of the fair office from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. to assist with planting and answer any questions.
Master Gardeners and ISU Extension and Outreach Shelby County are offering the container gardens at no charge.
5/26/2023
Friday, May 26, 6 - 8 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Rd M47, Harlan. A Shelby County Conservation team member will be walking around the campgrounds. 5/27/2023
Satuday, May 27. Elk Horn Public Library Tivoli Fest Fun. Childrens activities after the 11 am parade until 3 pm include LEGO building contest on display, giant indoor/outdoor games, and Cat Tails Face Painting by Kathy Meyers, and of course, don’t forget the fireworks at dark.5/27/2023
Saturday, May 27, 10 am. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Rd M47, Harlan. The group will meet on the east side of the lake/County Road M47. Kayaks, life jackets, and paddles will be provided. Everyone will go over basic water safety and paddling then head out to the water. 5/27/2023
Saturday, May 27, 7 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Rd M47, Harlan.This program is all about turtles. The group will meet near the playground/shower house and will feature a variety of live turtles.
5/28/2023
Sunday, May 28, 1:30 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Rd M47, Harlan. The group will meet on the east side of the lake/County Road M47. Aquatic nets will be provided to try and catch aquatic insects, tadpoles, and small fish. 5/28/2023
Sunday, May 28, 7 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Rd M47, Harlan. The group will meet near the playground/shower house and this program will showcase a variety of live snakes. 5/29/2023
Monday, May 29, 9 am. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Rd M47, Harlan. The group will meet at the park office and hike around the east side of the lake. This hike is about two miles and relatively easy. 5/31/2023
Come kickoff your Summer with the Library on Wednesday, May 31. Join us at North Park at 10 am for some laughs with comedian & puppeteer, Brent Allan.At 11 am we will be serving a picnic lunch with hotdogs, chips, cookie, & a drink.
We will also have Summer Library Packets available for Kids of all ages as well as Adults. Lots of great activities planned for everyone.
Harlan Community Library Summer t-shirts will also be available in May for the public to purchase. They will be available to pickup on May 31st at our kickoff event. Stay tuned for more details!
5/31/2023
Wednesday, May 31, 11 - 5 pm. St. Boniface Parish Center, 305 Duren Street, Westphalia. To schedule an appointment, please call Joni at 712-747-6132. 5/31/2023
Wednesday, May 31, 5 - 7 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Food, Goodie Bags, Music and Fun!