Datebook

Narcotics Anonymous meetings are held every Monday Night from 7 to 8 pm at St. Michaels Rectory at 1912 18th Street in Harlan. Thursday night from 7 to 8 pm at the Harlan First Global Methodist Church Basement at 1202 9th Street in Harlan and Saturday nights from 5 to 6 pm at Shelby County Community Outreach - Hero's Attic at 1105 8th Street in Harlan. If you have questions, call anytime at 712/314-7250.

Not everyone trapped by alcohol is an alcoholic. Families and friends are suffering too. Do you worry about how much someone drinks? Al-Anon can help. Meetings are Sunday Nights from 7 to 8 pm at the lower level of St. Michael's Rectory, the Centennial Room, in Harlan.

Food Pantry donations are urgently needed at West Central Community Action. If you have any food or toiletry items to donate, please consider dropping them off at 1017 7th Street in Harlan.

Upcoming Influenza Clinics -
Thursday, October 3rd 8 to 9:30 am Panama Church Hall (drive-up clinic)
Thursday, October 3rd 11am to 2 pm Community Health in Harlan - (drive up clinic)
Wednesday, October 9th 5 to 8 pm Ayzlee Clinic at Exira EHK School at 4114 Madison in Elk Horn
Friday, October 11th 3 to 7 pm Community Health in Harlan - (drive up clinic)
Saturday, October 12th 9 to 11 am Ayzlee Clinic at Community Health in Harlan - (drive-up clinic)
Wednesday, October 16th 4 to 7 pm Ayzlee Clinic at AHSTW High School

Upcoming Red Cross Bloodmobiles -
Thursday, October 10th - Missouri Valley High School - 8 to 2
Friday, October 11th - Anita Community Center - 12:30 to 5:30
Wednesday, October 16th - Central Church in Carroll - noon to 6 pm
Friday, October 18th - Manning High School - 8:30 to 2 pm
Monday, October 21st - Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan - 8 to 2 pm
Tuesday, October 22nd - Underwood High School - 8:30 to 2:30 pm
Wednesday, October 23rd - Harlan High School - 7:30 to 1:30
Monday, October 28th - Griswold High School - 8:30 to 2:30 pm
American Legion Hall in Arcadia - 12:30 to 5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 30th - Woodbine High School - noon to 6 pm
Thursday, October 31st - Tri-Center High School, Neola - 8:30 to 2:30 pm

The Annual Harlan Harvest Fest is scheduled for Saturday, October 26th in Historic Downtown Harlan. They are currently looking for sponsors for this event. If you are interested, please email Carol or call the Chamber office at 755-2114. And the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry is seeking baked goods for the Harvest Fest Bake Sale on October 26th. Proceeds from the bake sale will go towards the purchase of City of Harlan Pool Passes for children in need. If you are interested in donating baked goods, please contact the Chamber office at 755-2114.

Thursday, October 3rd -
The Harlan Community Library will host the LEGO Challenge at 6:30 pm

Friday, October 4th -
It's Popcorn Fry-Yay at the Harlan Community Library

The Museum of Danish America's Board President Toni Battaglia and Executive Director Tova Brandt request the pleasure of your company at an informal "kaffe og kringler" reception in honor of Jesper Moller Sorensen, Ambassador of Denmark to the United States on Friday, October 4th at 3 pm at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn. Please RSVP to the museum.

Saturday, October 5th -
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF FALL AT BOTNA BEND PARK’S ALL HALLOWS EVE FESTIVAL IN HANCOCK, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH FROM 4 TO 9 PM. HOPE ON A HAYRACK RIDE, GO TRICK OR TREATING IN THEIR HAUTED CAMPGOUNDS, PARTICIPATE IN COOKIE DECORATING AND A HOT DOG ROAST AND SAY HELLO TO THEIR BISON AND ELK HERDS. CAMPING IS AVAILABLE OR ADMISSION IS $3 PER VEHICLE. VISIT POT CONSERVATION DOT COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Sunday, October 6th -
The Shelby Fire and Rescue Department will hold their Pancake Breakfast this Sunday, October 6th from 7 am to noon at the Shelby Fire Hall. For a free will donation, you can enjoy plain, blueberry and chocolate chip pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, milk, coffee and juice.

TO KICK OFF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, THE ANNUAL HARLAN FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENTS PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND OPEN HOUSE WILL BE HELD , SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6TH FROM 7 TO NOON AT THE HARLAN FIRE HALL, 906 CYCLONE IN HARLAN. THEY’LL BE SERVING THEIR DELICIOUS BISCUITS AND GRAVY, SCRAMBLED EGGS, FLUFFY PANCAKES, AND BACON…ALL FOR A FREE WILL DONATION. AND IF YOU LIVE IN HARLAN AND DON’T WANT TO LEAVE YOUR HOUSE – DELIVERY IS AVAILABLE. JUST CALL THE FIRE STATION SUNDAY MORNING AT 755-5354. AND IN HONOR OF NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, THE HARLAN FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE VARIOUS ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK INCLUDING FIRETRUCK DELIVERY OF PIZZA FROM THE HARLAN PIZZA RANCH MONDAY THROUGH THURDAY FROM 5 TO 8. THE ANNUAL HARLAN FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6TH FROM 7 TO NOON AM AT THE FIRE HALL.

Monday October 7th -
The Harlan Community Library will have the Afterschool Movie "Tiger's Apprentice" starting at 3:30 pm

Tuesday, October 8th -
A free seminar "Welcome to Medicare" offered by the State of Iowa's Senior Health Insurance Information Program and the Harlan senior Center will be held Tuesday, October 8th, from 5:15 to 6:30 pm at the Therkildsen Activity Center in Harlan. Registration is Required by calling 755-2757. Welcome to Medicare will cover Medicare Parts A & B benefits, Prescription Drug Benefits, Part D, Medicare advantage Plans, Medicare supplement Insurance and Identify Fraud, Errors and abuse.

The Harlan Community Library will have the Library and Lunch Book Club starting at noon. Tech Time will start at 3 and Bookworms will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 pm

Wednesday, October 9th -
Story Time will be held at the Harlan Community Library at 10 am. The 5 O'Clock Somewhere Book Club will meet at 5 pm

Thursday, October 10th -
An Adult Craft night will be held at 6 pm, at the Harlan Community Library. It will be Resin ARt - registration is required.

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be holding a "Before Hours" Networking event, Thursday, October 10th, starting at 7:30 am. This event will be held at Milk and Honey starting at 7:30 pm. Come and Meet your peers and make connections with a before work coffee and pastry.

Saturday, October 11th -
Cass County Conservation is hosting our 8th Biennial Lighted Halloween Campground, Saturday October 19th at Cold Springs Park in Lewis from 7-9 PM. This event is a great non-scary, Family Friendly, FREE drive into the night! Prizes will be awardedfor the top 3 voted sites, and for some special categories. Sign up to decorate a site in our Lighted Halloween Campground! Deadline for decorating a site sign up is October 11th and the groups will have Saturday(19th) from Noon on to decorate. Please help us make it a success! You do get Saturday night camping for FREE. (if you choose to camp- not required) You DO NOT have to have a camper (we've seen some great sites done with tents and easy-ups etc) Message, call, or email us, with Name, email and Phone number! Call the Cass County Conservation Office to get involved @712-769-2372! The event will be cancelled if there is inclement weather.

Saturday, October 12th -
The Animal Rescue League of Harlan will be holding a fundraiser, Saturday, October 12th from noon to 5 at the Corley Community Club. Come and enjoy bluegrass and old country music by vintage voices, plus enjoy sloppy joes, potato salad, and baked beans, catered by Lavera Stern for a free will donation. There will be drawings for gift cards, too! The Animal Rescue League of Harlan Fundraiser, Saturday, October 12th, noon to 5 at the Corley Community Club.

No Tricks - Just Treats will be held Saturday, October 12th 4 to 6 pm at Nishna Bend Recreation Area south of Harlan. Trick or Treat decorated campsites and two cabins will be ready for the event. Special treats will be handed out by Nishnabotna Conservation Foundation. Hot dogs and s'mores will be provided by Fresh Encounter Church. In case of inclement weather on Saturday, the event will be held on Sunday, October 13th, from 11 to 1.

Sunday, October 13th -
ST. MICHAEL’S DINE-IN OR DRIVE THRU HARVEST DINNER, FROM 11 TO 1:30, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13TH AT THE ROSMAN PARISH CENTER IN HARLAN.   ADULTS ARE $15, KIDS 3 TO 8 YEARS OLD - $5 AND KIDS UNDER 3 ARE FREE! YOU CAN ENJOY STALEY’S BROASTED CHICKEN WITH MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY, STUFFING, GREEN BEANS, A DINNER ROLL AND ASSORTED DESSERTS. PLUS THERE WILL A RAFFLE FOR ONE OF THREE $500 CASH PRIZES. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $1 PER TICKET. AND GET YOUR HOMEMADE GOODIES AT THE COUNTRY STORE. THERE’LL BE FAMILY FUN WITH GAMES, A CAKE WALK AND INFLATABLES.

THE IRWIN VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD IS HOLDING ITS ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST AND BAKE SALE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, FROM 8 AM TO 12 NOON AT THE IRWIN COMMUNITY BUILDING. THEY WILL BE SERVING BISCUITS AND GRAVY, SCRAMBLED EGGS, PANCAKES, HAM AND TOAST. A FREE WILL DONATION WILL BE TAKEN. DONATIONS OF BAKE SALE ITEMS ARE APPRECIATED. THE IRWIN VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST AND BAKE SALE, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13TH FROM 8 TO NOON AT THE IRWIN COMMUNITY BUILDING.

Monday, October 14th -
The Harlan Community Library will have STEAM Afterschool starting at 3:30 pm

Tuesday, October 15th -
Tech Time will be held at the Harlan Community Library at 3 pm. Bookworms will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.

The Salem Lutheran Homes and Rehabilitation Center Fall Bazaar in Elk Horn will be held Tuesday, October 15th. Dinner Service will be held at 5 pm with the auction at 6 pm.

Wednesday, October 16th -
The Harlan Community Library will have Story Time at 10 am and the Classic Movie "The Birds" will be shown at 10 am.

Thursday, October 17th -
Family Fun Night will be held at the Harlan Community Library starting at 6:30 pm. The will be discussing fossils and prehistoric animals with presenter Christina Roelofs.

Monday, October 21st -
Afterschool STEAM will be held at the Harlan Community Library starting at 3:30 pm.

Tuesday, October 22nd -
Tech Time will be held at 3 pm at the Harlan Community Library, Bookworms will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 and the Adult Creative Writing Group will meet at 5 pm

Wednesday, October 23rd -
Story Time will be held at the Harlan Community Library at 10 am.

Thursday, October 24th -
The Harlan Community Library will host a free program on Exploring the Paranormal at 6 pm. At 7 pm they will have Tarro Readings and Medium/Psychic Readings

Friday, October 25th -
The Harlan Community Library will hold the Silent Book Club @ Milk and Honey at 5:30 pm

Saturday, October 26th -
The Harlan Community Library will have Spooky Story Time on the Square from 10:30 to 1 pm

Monday, October 28th -
After School STEAM will be held at 3:30 at the Harlan Community Library.

Tuesday, October 29th -
The Harlan Community Library will have Tech Time at 3 pm and Bookworms from 3:30 to 4:30 pm

Wednesday, October 30th -
The Harlan Community Library will have Story Time at 10 am and the Books and Banter Book Club will start at 7 pm.

Thursday, October 31st -
The Harlan Community Library will be closing at 5 pm for Trick or Treating.