The Kids Korner hours are Tuesdays from 11 am - 1 pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 - 4:30 pm. For more information contact Barb Leinen at 755-4422.

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The West Central Community Action and the Senior Service of America are offering a free "Internet Made Simple For Seniors" program to all adults 55 years or older at the Therkildsen Activity Center in Harlan every Monday - Friday from 8 am - noon. For more information contact Aaron Dewees at 755-5135.

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Attention Hunters: There will be Hunter Safety Education classes held on Tuesday September 7th, Thursday September 9th, and Saturday September 11th at the Nishna Bend Recreation Area.  In order to purchase an Iowa hunting license, hunters must have a certificate showing they have completed a hunter education course and to get the hunter education certificate you must attend all three days.  Hunters aged twelve years and older must call Iowa Western Community College at 712-755-3568 to pre-register and receive books in advance to be admitted. This will be the only hunter safety education class offered in Shelby County this year.

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Permits are available for deer hunting at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge for three antler less deer hunts.  The hunts are muzzleloader only.  The hunt dates are October 23-24, November 20-21, and December 18-19.  The tickets can be purchased online or at any Nebraska Game and Parks Commission permits offices. More information can be found by calling 402-468-4313.

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Iowa Western Community College will be holding the Shelby County Women's Conference from 4-8:30 pm on Monday, September 13th at the Therkildsen Center in Harlan. Registration is $25 per person. To register call 755-3568 or mail the payment to the Iowa Western Community College Shelby County Center by Wednesday September 8th.  Make checks payable to Shelby County Women's Conference.

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Saturday, September 4th

The Des Moines Renaissance Faire is taking place from September 4-6th. There will be many events including three full contact jousts daily, over 300 costumed characters, fifty merchants and food vendors, over 100 daily performances, and plenty more entertainment for the entire family!

The Harlan Fire Department will be holding "Fill The Boot" for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Saturday September 4th and Sunday September 5th in the Hy-Vee parking lot!

The Hoo Doo Days Celebration in Neola continues with a Teen Street Dance on Saturday evening on 4th Street.  Great music and great fun for those teens 13 and older.

The Abraham Lincoln Cross Country Invite will be held at 9am at the Iowa Western Campus in Council Bluffs.

Sunday, September 5th

The Hoo Doo Days Celebration in Neola continues with The Garden Tractor Pull on Sunday near the ball park.  Food and beverages will be available.

Monday, September 6th

The Iowa State Extension Office in Harlan will be closed on Monday, September 6th.

The Hoo Doo Days Celebration in Neola continues with The Tractor Pull on Monday near the ball park.  Food and beverages will be available. The parade line-up and registration begins at 10am Monday morning, with the parade beginning at 11.  The kiddie parade also begins at 11am. 

The Harlan Senior Center will be closed for Labor Day.

Tuesday, September 7th

Iowa Western Community College will be holding a Hunter Safety Education class from 6:30 - 9pm at the Nishna Bend Recreation Center.

There will be a Harlan Community Blood Drive at the Veteran's Memorial Building on Tuesday, September 7th, from 11:30-5:30pm.  Please contact Anita Dargy at 755-5221 to schedule an appointment. 

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting exercise time at 9 am.

Wednesday, September 8th

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting Wii game morning at 9 am and bingo at 1:15pm.

Thursday, September 9th

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting the Senior Council Meeting at 9:30 am and a birthday and anniversary party with blood pressure checks and entertainment by The Blue Notes starting at 6 pm!

Friday, September 10th

The Cass County Conservation Board is holding a "Mysterious Monarchs" program.  The public program will be held at the Campground Shelter at Cocklin Fish Farm Park in Griswold on September 10th, 2010 at 7pm.  Discovering and tagging the monarchs before they travel south is a free event and fun for the whole family.

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting crafts at 9 am and exercise time at 10:30 am.

Saturday, September 11th

The Shelby County Community Outreach "Golf Anyone?" 4th annual golf FUNdraiser will be held on Saturday September 11th at the Shelby County Golf Course north of Harlan. Registration forms are available and can be downloaded from the Shelby County Community Outreach website www.scco-inc.org.

The Des Moines Renaissance Faire is taking place from September 11-12th. There will be many events including three full contact jousts daily, over 300 costumed characters, fifty merchants and food vendors, over 100 daily performances, and plenty more entertainment for the entire family!

The Cass County Conservation Board is holding a "Mysterious Monarchs" program.  The public program will be held at the Camblin Addition Shelter at Sunnyside Park in Atlantic on September 11th.  Discovering and tagging the monarchs before they travel south is a free event and fun for the whole family.

The Persia Demolition Derby will be held on Saturday September 11th starting at 1 pm at the Persia Ball Park. The derby will include big cars, front wheel drive small cars, pick ups and there will also be a combine demo. The admission will be $7 for adults, $3 for children 5 - 12 years old and children under 5 are free. All of the proceeds go to the Persia Fire and Rescue. For more information contact Peggy Manhart at 485-9071.

The 28th annual Carstens Farm Days in Shelby will be celebrated on Saturday September 11th and Sunday September 12th with a variety of activities each day!

The Cord McCoy PBR Challenge Rodeo will be held on September 11th a the Cass County Fair Grounds. Tickets can be purchased at the Cass County Extension Office, Weirich Welding Plus in Lewis, R&B Feeds in Atlantic, KSOM 9605 in Atlantic, KJAN 1220 in Atlantic, KCSI 95.3 in Red Oak, and Stage 2 in Exira. All proceeds from the event support the Cass County Fair.

The Red Oak Business and Professional Women will be hosting a fall craft show on Saturday September 11th from 9 am - 3 pm at the Gold Fair Building on 4th Street in Red Oak. Admission is 50 cents per person.

Sunday, September 12th

The Nathaniel Hamlin Park Fall Festival is running from 10am-4pm.  Come for lunch, a tour of all the site has to offer, children's games, entertainment, bargain barn and much more! Contact 563-2516 for more details.

St. Patrick's Parish is hosting its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, September 12th at St. Patrick's Parish Center in Dunlap.  A Staley's Broasted Chicken Dinner will be served from 11am-2pm. Bingo, Children's Games, Cake Walk, Raffle Items, and a silent auction are only a few of the  events at this spectacular event!

The First United Methodist Church will be having Dad's Belgian Waffles on Sunday, Septmeber 12th from 11:30 am - 1 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Audubon. Adults are $6, children 6 and over are $3.50, and children 5 and under are free. For more information contact Paulette Chambers at 304-0077.

The First Baptist Church of Harlan is holding an outdoor worship service at Potter's Park at 12th and Willow starting at 10:30 am followed by a picnic lunch in the park provided by the church. Everyone is reminded to bring their own lawn chair or blanket. The rain location will be at the First Baptist Church in Harlan.

Monday, September 13th

Iowa Western Community College will be holding the Shelby County Women's Conference from 4-8:30 pm at the Therkildsen Center in Harlan.

Iowa Western Community College will be holding Beginning Hatha Yoga Class from 5:30 - 7 pm at the Shelby County Center in Harlan.

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting crafts at 9 am.

Tuesday, September 14th

Iowa Western Community College will be holding Library and Lunch Book Discussion from noon - 1 pm at the Harlan Community Library in Harlan.

Iowa Western Community College will be holding Hatha Yoga Level 1 Class from 5:30 - 7 pm at the Shelby County Center in Harlan.

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting movies with the Video Place and Hy-Vee at 9:30 am, and Alzheimer's Support Group Meeting at 2:30 pm, and a Life After Loss Support Group Supper meeting at 5pm.

Wednesday, September 15th

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting Wii game morning at 9 am and bingo at 1:15pm.

The Irwin United Methodist Church is having their Lord's Portion Supper and Sale on September 15th.  They will be serving chicken noodle and vegetable beef soup and homemade pie.  Serving begins at 5pm and there is a "Free Will Offering".  The auction will be held following supper.

Thursday, September 16th

Iowa Western Community College will be holding Quick Books Level 1 Class from 6-9 pm at the Shelby County Center in Harlan.

4-H Leader Training will take place on Thursday September 16th at the Iowa State Extension Office in Harlan.

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting blood pressure checks from 11:15 - noon.

Friday, September 17th

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting crafts at 9 am and exercise time at 10:30 am.

Saturday, September 18th

The Alzheimer's Assocation Memory Walk is taking place on September 18th at 9am at Pioneer Park.  Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support, and research. 

The Des Moines Renaissance Faire is taking place from September 18-19th. There will be many events including three full contact jousts daily, over 300 costumed characters, fifty merchants and food vendors, over 100 daily performances, and plenty more entertainment for the entire family!

There will be a Fall Vendor Fair on September 18th from 9am-1pm at the Corley Community Hall.  There will be 20 different vendors, admission is only fifty cents, and all proceeds go to benefit the local area MOPS group!

The Shelby County Catholic School golf tournament will be held on September 18th at the Rosman Glendale Golf Course.  Starting time is 10am with a shotgun tee off. The entry fee is $60 which includes the 4-person best ball game, steak dinner, and great prizes.

Sunday, September 19th

Monday, September 20th

The 8th grade students of HCMS traveling to Washington DC are having a Pizza Ranch Fundraiser from 5-8pm. Please come and support them!

Iowa Western Community College will be holding Outdoor Dutch Oven Cooking Class from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Nishna Bend Nature Center.

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting crafts at 9 am.

Tuesday, September 21st

Iowa Western Community College will be holding Children in the Middle Class from 6-10 pm at the Shelby County Center in Harlan.

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting exercise time at 9 am.

Wednesday, September 22nd

Iowa Western Community College will be holding Dog Obedience Class from 6:30 - 7:30 or 7:30 - 8:30 pm at the Heflin Farm.

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting Wii game morning at 9 am and bingo at 1:15pm.

Thursday, September 23rd

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting a meal with blood pressure checks with entertainment by The Davidson's all starting at 6 pm!

Friday, September 24th

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting crafts at 9 am and exercise time at 10:30 am.

Saturday, September 25th

Exira will be having its Fall Festival on September 25th.  There will be crafts from 9-3pm at the Rec Center, Lunch and Baked Sales, Rides and Children's Activities, entertainment, chili cook-off, and plenty of more family fun!

Sunday, September 26th

Monday, September 27th

Iowa Western Community College will be holding Photoshop Elements 1 8.0 Class from 6-9pm at the Shelby County Center in Harlan.

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting crafts at 9 am.

Tuesday, September 28th

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting exercise time at 9 am.

Wednesday, September 29th

Iowa Western Community College will be holding a Medication Manager Class from 9 am - 3:30pm at the Shelby County Center in Harlan.

Iowa Western Community College will be holding Excel Level 1 Class from 2 - 4:30 pm at the Shelby County Center in Harlan.

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting Wii game morning at 9 am and bingo at 1:15pm.

Thursday, September 30th

Iowa Western Community College will be holding a Conversational Spanish Class from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Shelby County Center in Harlan.

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