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Auditions for Our Town will take place on Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 pm. Call backs will take place on Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 pm at the HCHS Auditorium, 2102 Durant Street, Harlan. 

Performances - July 12 - 14, Harlan Community Theatre.Directed by Kayla Weis and Benjamin Schauer. 

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4/15/2024
-4/16/2024
6:30 pm


Every Tuesday in April at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn, 3:45 - 4:30 pm. Snacks provided. 

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4/16/20243:45pm to 4:30pm


Wednesday, April 17, 9 - 3 pm. Shelby County ISU Extension & Outreach, 906 6th Street, Harlan. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $20 (non-refundable).

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4/17/20249:00am to 3:00pm


Wednesday, April 17, 10 am - 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month for our Classic Movie Morning.

Showing - "Around the World in 80 Days" and serving popcorn and donuts.

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4/17/202410:00am to 12:00pm


Wednesday, April 17, 12 - 1 pm. Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan. This educational program is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Program Director, Jessica Duncan.

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4/17/202412:00pm to 1:00pm


Auditions for Our Town will take place on Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 pm. Call backs will take place on Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 pm at the HCHS Auditorium, 2102 Durant Street, Harlan. 

Performances - July 12 - 14, Harlan Community Theatre.Directed by Kayla Weis and Benjamin Schauer. 

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4/18/20246:30 pm


Thursday, April 18, 9 am. Shelby County ISU Extension & Outreach, 906 6th Street, Harlan. Celebrating Shelby County ISU Extension & Outreach Week, April 15 - 20. 

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4/18/20249 am


Third Thursday of the months of March, April, and May, 12 - 1 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.

Bring your lunch for MoDA's free monthly speaker series. 

 

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4/18/202412:00pm to 1:00pm


Thursdays in April (4th, 11th, 18th, and 25), 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library , 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 

Enjoy documentaries captured by Danish Folk showcasing our Danish Villages.

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4/18/20244:30pm to 6:30pm


Thursday, April 18, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Join us for Family Fun Night in April. We will have a puzzle swap. Free event. Open to the public.

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4/18/20246:30pm to 7:30pm


Friday, April 19, 11 am. Come celebrate SCCO's 20 year anniversary! Located at 1105 8th Street, Harlan. 

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4/19/202411 am


Friday, April 19, 5 pm - Sunday, April 21, 10 am. Swan Lake State Park, 22676 Swan Lake Drive, Carroll, IA.

The Spring Camporee is for registered Scouts. 

Learn more and register at: https://scoutingevent.com/326-IACamporall

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4/19/2024
-4/21/2024
Friday, April 19, 5 pm - Sunday, April 21, 10 am


Friday, April 19, Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Kitchen and Bar open at 5pm. Jam starts at 6pm

All are welcome, instrument or not. Just come and listen to live music!

Families welcome!

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4/19/2024Kitchen and Bar open at 5pm. Jam starts at 6pm


Friday, April 19, 6 - 8 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come join us for a fun and creative evening of painting and sipping with the amazing Deborah King

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4/19/20246:00pm to 8:00pm


Saturday, April 20, 6 pm. Elk Horn Public Library. Mystery Manor is located at 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn (the library). Please RSVP to the library at 712-764-2013 by Wednesday, April 10. 

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4/20/20246 pm


Saturday, April 20, 3 pm. Farmhand Brewing Company, 101 Main Street, Earling. 

Come get your beer poked. Enjoy good food, good times, and great people.

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4/20/20243 pm


Ready for spring freedom? Gear up with our moped training course on April 20th, 8 - 2:30 pm at the IWCC Shelby County Center, 1901 Hawkeye  Avenue, Harlan, Price: $39. Students must be 14 year or older. This is a 6- hour class with a 30 min lunch break. Please bring your lunch to class. 

Register online

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4/20/20248:00am to 2:30pm


Saturday, April 20, 8 - 1 pm. Shelby Community Buidling, 500 East Street, Shelby. To schedule an appointment, call Nikki Hill, 712-422-2928.

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4/20/20248:00am to 1:00pm


Saturday, April 20, 9 - 11 am. SCSB West Branch, 2010 23rd Street, Harlan. 

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4/20/20249:00am to 11:00am


SCCO is celebrating 20 years in service to Shelby County. Saturday, April 20, 11 - 3 pm. Shelby County Community Outreach, 1105 8th Street, Harlan. Open house featuring beef sundaes while they last, 60% off storewide (excluding premier items), door prizes, and (weather permitting) outdoor activites for kids, including painting and a bounce house.

 

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4/20/202411:00am to 3:00pm


Sunday, April 21, 2 pm Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.

Join us for an afternoon of music. High School students, who were selected through piano competitions in the Omaha, Des Moines, and Southwest Iowa will perform on Victor Borge’s piano, which is a part of the museum’s collection.
 

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4/21/20242 pm


Sunday, April 21, 2 - 8 pm. Harlan BuckSnort, 3002 23rd Street, Harlan. No registration - family friendly - no sign up. All vehicles welcome: Classics, Customs, Off-Road, Etc. 

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4/21/20242:00pm to 8:00pm


Monday, April 22, 8 - 2 pm. Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room, 1213 Garfield, Harlan. 

Please contact Ruth Pitkin at 712-755-4316 to schedule an appointment.

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4/22/20248:00am to 2:00pm


Every Tuesday in April at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn, 3:45 - 4:30 pm. Snacks provided. 

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4/23/20243:45pm to 4:30pm


Wednesday, April 24, 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

The book club meets the last Wednesday of the month. If you are interested in joining the club please contact the library for location details at info@harlanlibrary.org or 755-5934.

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4/24/20247 pm


You are cordially invited to join the Chamber staff for the 2024 Fun China Luncheon. Wednesday, April 24, 11:30 - 12:30 pm at the Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street. Harlan. 

Cost is $20 per person.

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4/24/202411:30am to 12:30pm


Wednesday, April 24, Coronary Artery Calcium Score for Preventative Cardiac Care with Dr. Venkata M. Alla, 12 - 1 pm. MMC Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan. 

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4/24/202412:00pm to 1:00pm


Thursdays in April (4th, 11th, 18th, and 25), 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library , 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 

Enjoy documentaries captured by Danish Folk showcasing our Danish Villages.

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4/25/20244:30pm to 6:30pm


Thursday, April 25, 6 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Join us for an evening with Iowa Author, Hannah Steinmetz. Hannah will discuss her book "Ambition's Hour" and be available for a book signing.

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4/25/20246:00pm to 7:00pm


BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club, the last Friday in April, May, and June, 5:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Come to the library and read your book. Feel free to bring a beverage & snack.

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4/26/20245:30 pm


Friday, April 26, 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. All ages welcome. 

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4/26/20247 pm


Friday, April 26. We are excited to partner with Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan, on this new reading adventure.

Silent reading will begin at 5:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to grab one of Milk & Honey's specialty drinks or a snack to munch on while enjoying their book. Reading will last for 45 minutes and then the last 15 minutes will be used to discuss what everyone is reading.
 

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4/26/20245:30pm to 6:30pm


Saturday, April 27, St. Mary's Parish Hall, 200 N. 2nd Street, Panama. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Free will donation meal starts at 5:30 pm. Followed by a live auction at 7:30 pm. 

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4/27/2024Doors open at 4:30 pm. Free will donation meal starts at 5:30 pm. Followed by a


Saturday, April 27, 5 - 7 pm. Elk Horn Town Hall, 4212 Main Street, Elk Horn. A Danish diinner prepared by Master Grillers Catering. King and Queen Coronation at 7 pm. 

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4/27/20245:00pm to 7:00pm


Sunday, April 28, 12 - 3 pm. BuckSnort Restaurant, 3002 23rd Street, Harlan. 

Featuring all race cars. Circle Track, Figure 8, Go-Kart, and Drag Cars.

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4/28/202412:00pm to 3:00pm


Every Tuesday in April at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn, 3:45 - 4:30 pm. Snacks provided. 

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4/30/20243:45pm to 4:30pm


Thursday, May 2, 6 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Learn how to make paper flowers! We will provide the paper (old books) & wire. Please bring scissors & a glue gun if you have one. Bring a vase if you desire.

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5/2/20246 pm


Saturday, May 4, Pioneer Park. 5K run starts at 9 am. Walk starts at 10 am. Games from 9 - 11 am 

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5/4/20249 am


SPARK! is cultural programming designed for people in early to mid-stages of memory loss to attend with their family or care partners. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences in a welcoming environment with trained individuals who engage participants in lively discussions, object handling, and other multi-sensory activities. Programs are free and open to the public. These events are sponsored by the Shelby County Health Foundations and the Shelby County Community Chest. 

 

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5/7/202410:00am to 11:30am


Did you know that there are 14 scenic byways across the state of Iowa? Many of them will be featured in our upcoming new travel series, Road Trip Iowa, and we are celebrating the first season.

You’re invited to test your knowledge and celebrate this new series at an upcoming trivia night near you. Join us along the Western Skies Scenic Byway at Milk & Honey in Harlan May 10 from 6-8 p.m. 

You will work together in teams of 2-4 to compete in each trivia round and Iowa-themed prizes will be awarded to the top three scorers. You’ll want to watch this new series closely to prepare for trivia night.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnaZuuoi0OhBNhSG60nKaC19w50tszV5etysJTb7pZNCGcKQ/viewform

Road Trip Iowa airs Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. on Iowa PBS beginning April 3. 


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5/10/20246:00pm to 8:00pmCaryline Clark


We are excited to host Mother's Day Brunch, Sunday, May 12, 8 - 2 pm, an all you care to eat Buffet.Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 
 

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5/12/20248:00am to 2:00pm


Tuesday, May 14, 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

This book club is open to the public. See library staff to get the book, "The Seed Keeper", a novel by Diane Wilson. 

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5/14/202412:00pm to 1:00pm


Third Thursday of the months of March, April, and May, 12 - 1 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.

Bring your lunch for MoDA's free monthly speaker series. 

 

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5/16/202412:00pm to 1:00pm


To be held on the Historic Downtown Square - Harlan. 

Announcing the 2024 Roar into Harlan Schedule:

Thursday,May 16 - Car & Bike Night, 6 - 9 pm.

Thursday, June 20 - Car & Bike Night, 6 - 9 pm

Thursday, July 18 - Car & Bike Night, 6 - 9 pm

Thursday, August 15 - Car & Bike Night, 6 - 9 pm

Thursday, September 19 - Car & Bike Night, 6 - 9 pm 
 

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5/16/20246:00pm to 9:00pm


Saturday, May 18. Sign up at the Shelby City Hall, 419 East Street, Shelby, to advertise and be included on the map. There is a $3 fee. 

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5/18/2024Saturday, May 18


May 20, 2024. Please use this clean up day to remove all accepted trash/junk from your property. The Annual Spring Cleanup Day will be curbside pick up. 

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5/20/2024Saturday, May 20


VELKOMMEN! 2024 is the 44th annual Tivoli Fest! The Danish Villages of Elk Horn Kimballton, Iowa's Danish American festival, Friday, May 24th and Saturday, May 25th, 2024.

More details will be posted as it becomes available. 

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5/24/2024
-5/25/2024
Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25


BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club, the last Friday in April, May, and June, 5:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Come to the library and read your book. Feel free to bring a beverage & snack.

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5/31/20245:30 pm


Sunday, June 2, 10 - 3 pm. Pioneer Park, Harlan 

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6/2/202410:00am to 3:00pm


Sunday, June 2, Log Cabin Day, 11 - 4 pm. Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan. Join us in celebrating the Shelby County Historical Museum's 60th anniversary at Log Cabin Day!

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6/2/202411:00am to 4:00pm


Monday, June 3 through Wednesday, June 5. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 

Registration is now open for those who are in grades 2 - 8 and regularly attend FBC on Sunday mornings and/or Wednesday evenings. 

Students grades 9 - 12 may apply to be a junior counselor. Contact Grace Curren for an application.

If you have any questions, visit the website or email the church. 

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6/3/2024
-6/5/2024
Monday, June 3 through Wednesday, June 5.


Shelby County Extension & Outreach Summer Day Camp programs are designed to address youth needs of belonging, independence, generosity, and mastery. Programs feature hands-on individual and group learning experiences in a fun, relaxed setting. Grade levels are the grade the student completed Spring 2024. For more information, contact the Shelby County ISU Extension & Outreach office at 712-755-3104 or email Jennifer Sellner. Space is limited. Cost is $20 per camp. 

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6/4/20249:00am to 3:00pm


SPARK! is cultural programming designed for people in early to mid-stages of memory loss to attend with their family or care partners. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences in a welcoming environment with trained individuals who engage participants in lively discussions, object handling, and other multi-sensory activities. Programs are free and open to the public. These events are sponsored by the Shelby County Health Foundations and the Shelby County Community Chest. 

 

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6/4/202410:00am to 11:30am


Shelby County Extension & Outreach Summer Day Camp programs are designed to address youth needs of belonging, independence, generosity, and mastery. Programs feature hands-on individual and group learning experiences in a fun, relaxed setting. Grade levels are the grade the student completed Spring 2024. For more information, contact the Shelby County ISU Extension & Outreach office at 712-755-3104 or email Jennifer Sellner. Space is limited. Cost is $20 per camp. 

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6/6/20249:00am to 3:00pm


Save the Date - Saturday, June 8! 

More details to come as they become available. 

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6/8/2024Saturday, June 8


Shelby County Extension & Outreach Summer Day Camp programs are designed to address youth needs of belonging, independence, generosity, and mastery. Programs feature hands-on individual and group learning experiences in a fun, relaxed setting. Grade levels are the grade the student completed Spring 2024. For more information, contact the Shelby County ISU Extension & Outreach office at 712-755-3104 or email Jennifer Sellner. Space is limited. Cost is $20 per camp. 

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6/11/20249:00am to 3:00pm


Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15, 8 - 3:30 pm. Swan Lake State Park East Shelter House, 22676 Swan Lake Trail, Carroll. 

The Day Camp is for registered Cub Scouts and open to anyone interested in Scouting, come a try it out. For students in grades 1st – 5th (next year’s grade). 

Learn more and register at: https://scoutingevent.com/326-ohdc24

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6/14/2024
-6/15/2024
8:00am to 3:30pm

5K Run for Project Eliminate
5K Run for Project Eliminate Family Event scheduled for Spring 2016

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