12/1/2025
Monday, December 1, 3:30 pm. Showing - "Smurfs". The movie will be shown on the big screen and there will be free popcorn for those who attend. 12/1/2025
Monday, December 1, 4:30 pm to when product runs out. Veterans Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Sponsored by Harlan Lions Club/Shelby County Prevent Child Abuse Coalition.
Each car will only get one set of food items.
12/1/2025
Monday, December 1, 12 - 6 pm. St. Joseph's Hall, 118 Main Street, Earling. Please call Shelli at 712-747-9290 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. 12/1/2025
Monday, December 1, 1 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 12/1/2025
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.
12/1/2025
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.
12/4/2025
The community is invited to the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting of Cyclone Brew on December 4th at 4:00 p.m. during our home basketball game.12/4/2025
Thursday, December 4, 6 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Join us for a visit with author Joseph LeValley, as he promotes his new book, “Murder Suspended.”
12/5/2025
Friday, December 5, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come make your porch Wintergreen Pot with Amy Belcher's instructions. Materials provided. Class held in party room. Bar and kitchen will be open at 5 pm. Tickets required and limited.
12/5/2025
Friday, December 5, 8 - 3 pm. All SCSB locations. Enjoy refreshments, gifts, and register to win. 12/5/2025
Friday, December 5, 5 - 8 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join The Next Chapter Omaha for a popup book shop- get great items for Holiday gifts. Doors, bar, & Kitchen open at 5 pm.
12/5/2025
Friday, December 5, 5 - 8 pm. Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. Open to the public. It's the time of year again for HGCC to start looking for vendors for our holiday craft show!
The deadline for returning vendors to reapply is September 25th at which time we will start considering new applicants. Please watch this event page for those updates and further details.
12/6/2025
Saturday, December 6, 10 am. Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 1700 19th Street, Harlan. This year's theme, "Winter Wonderland: Wedding Dress Review". This is a free event. Wedding cake and refreshments will be served. Due to limited seating, reservations are required by calling the church office, 712-733-5207. 12/6/2025
Saturday, December 6, 9 - 11 am. Start your holiday season at the "Church on the Hill", Congregational UCC/United Methodist Mission, 19th & Durant Street, Harlan. Use the lower level entrance. Enjoy a hot holiday beverage and cinnamon roll.
12/6/2025
Saturday, December 6. Santa and his elves (the Chamber staff) will be out and about visiting the children of Shelby County. It will be a very busy day for Santa and he is excited to see everyone.Thanks to our sponsors: Four Seasons Travel, Pauley Jones Funeral Home, SCSB, and Shelby County Farm Bureau.
12/6/2025
Saturday, December 6, 10 - 11:30 am. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Join us for a morning of holiday card and ornament making. Enjoy a cookie treat, too! This is a family event. Free! While supplies last.
12/6/2025
Saturday, December 6, 6 - 9 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 12/7/2025
Sunday, December 7, 3 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Come see the stockings that community members have brought in while enjoying the Christmas lights, hot cocoa, and participate in the Cookie Exchange at 4 pm.
12/7/2025
Sunday, December 7, 4 pm. The Lied Irwin Public Library is hosting a cookie exchange to help with your holiday baking this Christmas season. Bring 4 dozen of one kind of cookie. One dozen will be available for people to purchase while the other 3 dozen will be exchanged so that you will have a variety of cookies to take home. Don't forget to bring an empty container!12/7/2025
Rescheduled - Santa will be on the Historic Downtown Square in Harlan on Sunday, December 7th, 5 pm. Santa will be there to turn on the lights for the Christmas tree on the square and then will visit with area children. A great time for the entire family. The Shelby County Chamber will be providing hot chocolate and cookies. 12/8/2025
Monday, December 8, 1 - 4 pm. For all ages. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 12/8/2025
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.
12/8/2025
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.
12/9/2025
Tuesday, December 9, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. The book for the December Book Club is, "Once Upon A Wardrobe. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Lied Irwin Public Library.12/9/2025
Tuesday, December 9, 12 pm. Join us at Taylor Quik Pik, 2111 23rd Street, Harlan to help us celebrate the retirement of one of their employees, Virginia Smith. 12/9/2025
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.
12/9/2025
Tuesday, December 9, 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. December's book - "Emma" by Jane Austin. Please stop by the library to pick up the book. Every one is welcome.
12/9/2025
Tuesday, December 9, 5 - 7 pm. HMU is hosting their annual Customer Celebration. This event will be held at Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Enjoy the famous Pizza Ranch chicken dinner
Take part in fun raffles
Get your photo taken with Santa
12/10/2025
Wednesday, December 10, 5:30 pm. This event will be held at the Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. 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 5pm. Social is 5-5:30 with discussion beginning at 5:30pm.
12/10/2025
Wednesday, December 10, 5:30 pm. This event will be held at the Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. 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.
12/10/2025
Wednesday, December 10, 11 - 1 pm. Harlan First United Methodist Church, 9th & Durant Street, Harlan. For pre-boxes - call Beth at 712-579-1870.
Take-out available on the northeast corner of the church. Includes choice of soup, sandwich, and dessert. Tickets available at the door.
12/10/2025
Wednesday, December 10, 12 - 6 pm. St. Mary's Parish Center, 204 St. Mary Avenue, Panama. To schedule an appointment, contact Dee Dee Leinen, 712-579-0100. Walk-ins welcome.12/10/2025
Wednesday, December 10, 4 - 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 12/10/2025
Wednesday, December 10, 4 - 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 12/10/2025
Wednesday, December 10, 4- 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 12/11/2025
Santa’s trading his sleigh for a log cabin this night, Thursday, December 11, from 4:30 - 7 pm at the Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan. 12/12/2025
Friday, December 12, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join Denise Barnes for a fun seasonal painting night. Seats are limited and include all supplies.
Tickets here: linktr.ee/milkandhoneyiowa
12/12/2025
Friday, December 12, 5 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join us for a festive night. All are welcome. Ugly sweater contest. Karaoke. Food & drink specials
12/12/2025
Game Day, 2 – 4 pm. Shelby Community Hall, 500 East Street, Shelby. Make sure to stop by for games, fun, socialization and treats. 12/13/2025
Saturday, December 13, 5 pm. Farmhand Brewing Company, 101 Main Street, Earling. Bring a gag gift, get a gag gift! (or just come to watch!) Keep gifts under $20. Food is provided. Bar will be open to the public as normal.
12/13/2025
Saturday, December 13, 10 - 12 pm. Join us at your Harlan Hy-Vee, 2003 Chatburn Avenue, for a special visit with Santa. Santa will be here to take photos. Plus, we will have a hot cocoa bar and coloring pages to get in the holiday spirit! 12/13/2025
Saturday, December 13, 2 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn 12/15/2025
Monday, December 15, 1 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 12/15/2025
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.
12/15/2025
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.
12/17/2025
Wednesday, December 17, 10 am. Showing: "A Christmas Carol". Harlan Community Library Large Meeting Room, 718 Court Street, Harlan. The library staff will be serving popcorn and donuts. 12/17/2025
Wednesday, December 17, 2:30 - 6:30 pm, Elk Horn Town Hall, 4212 Main Street, Elk Horn. A fun come and go afternoon of shopping, crafts, snacks, and more. The season shines brighter as children discover the joy of giving.
12/18/2025
Thursday, December 18, 6 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Bring a new or gently used item to add to the prize table. Please wrap your item. Players should be 18+.
12/18/2025
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.
12/18/2025
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.
12/19/2025
Friday, December 19, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bar and kitchen open at 5 pm. Santa comes at 5:30 pm. All are welcome.12/19/2025
Friday, December 19, 5:30 - 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bar and kitchen open at 5 pm. Community Christmas Caroling at 6 pm. Come join the fun!12/19/2025
Friday, December 19, 5:30 pm. Hosted by the Harlan Community Library. This event will take place at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 12/19/2025
Join the Chamber staff on Friday, December 19 for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new business here in Harlan/Shelby County - Rusty Rubbish, 805 7th Street, Harlan at 10 am. 12/19/2025
On December 19, a new exhibition, A Century of Blues: A History of Danish Jazz, will open in the Museum of Danish America's multimedia room. The museum is located at 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 12/20/2025
Saturday, December 20, 10 - 12 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn 12/22/2025
Monday, December 22, 9 am. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Registration is required. Call the library, 712-782-3335. 12/24/2025 - 1/2/2026
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industy Office will be closing at noon on Wednesday, December 24 and will remain closed through Friday, January 2, 2026. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, January 5, 202612/30/2025
Tuesday, December 30, 5 - 6 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Everyone will meet in the large meeting room. 12/31/2025
Wednesday, December 31, 9 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 12/31/2025
Wednesday, December 31, 9 - 11 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 12/31/2025
Wednesday, December 31, 11 - 1 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn.