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12/9/2023
Santa is returning to Shelby County on Saturday, December 9 to visit area Shelby County communities. He and the Chamber staff are still working on his schedule, which will be posted as soon as possible. 
12/9/2023
Saturday, December 9, 10 am, Cookie Exchange. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 
12/9/2023
Saturday, December 9. Lots of fun activities going on in Elk Horn during their Ugly Sweater Festival

Ugly Sweater Photo Ops. Surprise Snowman and Grinch Visits
 
12/9/2023
Saturday, December 9, 9 - 11 am. Lied Irwin Public Library, 500 Ann Street, Irwin.

Mark your calendars for the library's open house. Santa will be making a stop. More details to come. 
12/9/2023
Saturday, December 9, 1 - 5 pm. Fareway Parking Lot, 1910 23rd Street, Harlan 

Help Support the HCHS Operation Backpack Program by donating food for students in need.
12/11/2023
Monday, October 23, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 
12/11/2023
Mondays, September 11 through December 11, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan 

Call or visit our website for more information. Todd Valline: 755-340-2531. Church Office: 712-755-2711. Website: www.fbcharlan.org.
12/12/2023
Tuesday, December 12, 12 - 1 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Book for this Library and Lunch - "Comfort & Joy" by Kristin Hannah. 

This book club is open to the public. See library staff to get the book.
12/12/2023
Tuesday, December 12, 5 - 7 pm. Veteran Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. 
12/12/2023
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. 
12/13/2023 - 12/14/2023
Adopt A Family Program is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13 and Thursday, December 14. Drop off and pick up will be held in the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry Atrium, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue Harlan. 

Information will be updated as the date gets closer. Thank you for your patience. 
12/13/2023
Wednesday, December 13, 9 - 2 pm at our Harlan, Earling, and Woodbine locations. Stop in for refreshments and sign up for drawings. 
12/14/2023
Thursday, December 14, 6:30 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Road M47, Harlan. Participants will meet in the west campground to go out to the dam. 
12/14/2023
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!
12/15/2023
Friday, December 15, 6 pm with Deborah King. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan 

Bring a friend! Tickets must be purchased in advance for these events. 
 
Get your tickets here https://linktr.ee/milkandhoneyiowa
12/15/2023
Friday, December 15, 6:30 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 
12/15/2023
Friday, December 15, 9 - 4. Held at the Harlan location, 812 Durant Street, Harlan. 

The will be serving coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies
12/17/2023
Sunday, December 17, starting at 2 pm, snow/ice make up day will be Monday, December 18. The "We Don't Whine, We Fight" Relay For Life Shelby County team will be caroling for a cause. 
12/18/2023
Monday, October 23, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 
12/20/2023
Wednesday, December 20, 10 - 12 pm. The Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. They will be showing a holiday classic, "White Christmas" and serving popcorn and donuts. 
12/21/2023
Come meet with other caregivers in the area to share struggles, successes, and make new friends.

Meeting the 3rd Thursday of every month from 3 - 4 pm in the lower-level of the Harlan Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Sponsored by: St. Croix Hospice, Hansen House, Elm Crest Senior Living, and Angel's Care Home Health. 
12/21/2023
The Chamber staff wish to invite you to our annual holiday open house, Thursday, December 21, 5 - 7 pm. This event will be held in our atrium, located at 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan. 

 
12/21/2023
Thursday, December 21, 6 - 7:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library. 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 
12/21/2023
Thursday, December 21, 6 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 
12/24/2023
Available To Go Only on Wednesday, November 22 and Sunday, December 24. Minimum of 2 meals per order. Must receive order five days in advance. 

Please call the restaurant. (712) 235-2825, and place your order with Lisa our front end manager!!!
12/27/2023
Wednesday, December 27, 1 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Grades 4th-6th are invited to participate in a book club! The book is "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." 1pm will be the movie (and popcorn) and then a discussion to follow,
12/27/2023
Wednesday, December 27, 7 - 9 pm. Hosted by the Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 
12/28/2023
Thursday, December 28, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Join us for Family Fun Night in December! We will be making Snowman Luminaries to take home and share with the whole family.
1/5/2024
Friday, January 5, 6 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 

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