Calendar of Events

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Events in the month of January 2024
1/4/2024
Thursday, January 4, 2024, 6 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 



 
1/4/2024
Thursday, January 4, 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn, IA. 

Winter time makes the soup weather! What's your favorite soup? Bring some for others to try along with the recipe. Crackers will be provided.
1/5/2024
Friday, January 5, 6 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 
1/5/2024
Friday, January 5, 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. All ages welcome, and no sign-up is needed.
1/8/2024
GriefShare begins on Monday, Janyary 8 at 5:30 pm at First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.

For more information, call the church office at 712-755-2711 or visit their website
 
1/8/2024
Monday, January 8, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Join us after school for a movie and popcorn! Movies are the 1st Monday of each month. Free and open to the public.
1/9/2024
The 2024 Carstens 1880 Farmstead Annual Meeting will be held at the Shelby Community Building, 500 East Street, Shelby on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 7 pm.
1/9/2024
Tuesday, January 9, 12 - 1 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Book - The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molar. 

This book club is open to the public.
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1/10/2024
Wednesday, January 10, 7 pm. Shelby Community Building, 500 East Street, Shelby. Come and share your questions and concerns. 
1/12/2024
Friday, January 12, 6:30 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 

Milk & Honey will be partnering with Lonely Oak Distillery and pair 3 cocktails with our 4 course, chef driven meal.

Tickets are limited
$45 per diner for 4 course meal
Plus an optional cocktail flight!
 
 
1/13/2024
Saturday, January 13, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 200 N. 2nd Street, Panama.

Doors open at 5:30 pm, trivia starts at 7 pm. $50 per person, includes meal (up to 8 people per team). Call Jenna Hucka to sign up, 712-210-3579. Door prizes all night. Silent and live auction. All proceeds to Colleen’s Dream Foundation for ovarian Cancer research and education.
 
1/15/2024 - 1/20/2024
Starts on Monday, January 15 and runs through Saturday, January 20. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 

Bring in your puzzles you no longer want and sway them for new ones. Puzzles of all kinds for all ages are welcome.
 
1/15/2024
GriefShare begins on Monday, Janyary 8 at 5:30 pm at First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.

For more information, call the church office at 712-755-2711 or visit their website
 
1/16/2024
Tuesday, January 16, 11:30 – 5:30 pm. Veteran’s Memorial Building, 1004 Morningview Drive, Harlan. To schedule an appointment, contact Sue at 712-755-5725.
1/17/2024
Wednesday, January 17, 10 - 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Join us  for our Classic Movie Morning. Showing: "To Catch A Thief". 

The library staff will be serving popcorn and donuts.
1/18/2024
Thursday, January 18, 6 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 

Teams of 3-4 adults will compete to see which team can put the puzzle together the fastest! Nacho Bar will be provided. Please call or email to sign up your team!
1/20/2024
The 2024 Legislative Coffee Series is held on the third Saturday at 10 am during the months of January, February and March. 

These events are open to the public and offer an opportunity for community members to address legislative issues with our local State Elected Officials.
1/20/2024
Saturday, January 20, 6 pm. St. Mary's Hall, Portsmouth. Hosted by the Religious Education Youth, parents, and Portsmouth Knights of Columbus. For more details, questions, or to reserve a table: call or text Tammi at 402-677-1459 or call St. Mary's Rectory, 712-743-2625.

Proceeds go toward youth activities for St. Mary's Portsmouth Religious Education. 
1/21/2024
Sunday, January 21, 6:30 pm. Milk & Honey is partnering with Lonely Oak Distillery for their Whiskey Dinner at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 

Get your tickets for this and other events here: https://linktr.ee/milkandhoneyiowa
1/22/2024
GriefShare begins on Monday, Janyary 8 at 5:30 pm at First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.

For more information, call the church office at 712-755-2711 or visit their website
 
1/22/2024
Monday, January 22, 68 - 2 pm. Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room, 1213 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Please contact Ruth at 712-755-4316 to schedule an appointment. 
1/23/2024 - 1/31/2024
Because of all the snow days, our puzzle swap will continue until the end of January. Stop in and find some puzzles! We have kids puzzles too.
1/24/2024
All community area middle and high school students are invited to join us for a city-wide youth service on Wednesday, January 24 at Faith Family Church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.

The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with free pizza and games. Service will begin at 7:00 pm with worship and a message by a special guest speaker. Invite your friends to come together as fellow believers. 
1/24/2024
Wednesday, January 24, 11 - 5 pm. St. Boniface Parish Center, 305 Duren Street, Westphalia. Please call Joni at 712-747-6132 to schedule an appointment. 
1/25/2024
Thursday, January 25, 6 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 

Recycle old books into new decor! $5. Supplies provided
1/25/2024
Thursday, January 25, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Join us for a night of beading fun. Make bracelets, necklaces, key chains - your pick.

Supplies and snack provided. 
1/26/2024
Farmhand Brewing Company, 101 Main Street, Earling, is hosting a comedy night - Blazin' Mics with Gary Curtis & Nick Allen, Friday, January 26th, 8pm. $10 cover charge. 

 
1/26/2024
Friday, January 26, 7:30 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 
1/27/2024
Saturday, January 27, 2 - 4 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 

Milk & Honey has partnered with The Smitten Project and will be hosting a speed dating event at the restaurant. If you are single and want to have some fun, this is for you.

Tickets are $25. Smitten Singles Members attend for free. 


 
1/28/2024
Sunday, January 28, 8 - 12 pm. Irwin Community Building, 404 Front Street, Irwin. Free will donation. 
1/29/2024
GriefShare begins on Monday, Janyary 8 at 5:30 pm at First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.

For more information, call the church office at 712-755-2711 or visit their website
 
1/30/2024
Thursday, January 30, 6 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 

Choose your personal word, saying or motto for 2024 and create your own 12 x 12 canvas to keep you motivated and focused this year! $20 for materials. Please sign-up by January 25th. Deborah King will be our guide
1/30/2024
Tuesday, January 30, 5:30 pm. Elk Horn Town Hall, 4212 Main Street, Elk Horn. This event is free to the public with food and drink provided. Membership is not required to participate. Come learn more about Shelby County's largest tourist attraction. 

For more information, call the Danish Windmill at 712-764-7472 or email them at info@danishwindmill.com.
1/31/2024
Wednesday, January 31, 6:30 pm. Shelby Fire Station, 402 Center Street, Shelby. 

 
1/31/2024
Wednesday, January 31, 7 - 9 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

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