Datebook

The Harlan Board Trotters host a family board game event every Tuesday night at the Harlan Hy-vee from 4-9 pm. No experience needed. Games are free to play. Check out Harlan Board Trotters on Facebook for details and updates.

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The Shelby County Food Pantry needs donations. Donations can be made year round at the West Central Community Action on 7th Street in Harlan. Both non-perishable food items and non-food items can be donated.
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Blood Donations Needed -
The American Red Cross is asking the public to kick off 2020 by doing something big: Give blood now to address the critical need for donations after the holidays. As a special thank-you, those who come to give now through January 19th, will be entered for a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LIV!
Upcoming donation opportunities include:
Tuesday, January 21st - 11:30 to 5:30 - Veteran's Memorial Building in Harlan
Wednesday, January 22nd - 11 to 5 pm - St. Boniface Parish Center in Westphalia.
Monday, January 27th - noon to 6 pm - Exira Recreational Center
Tuesday, January 28th - 11:30 am to 5:30 pm - Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Wednesday, January 29th - noon to 5:30 pm - Lewis Community Center
Thursday, January 30th - noon to 6 pm - Halbur Community Center

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meet every month at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. The meetings begin at 6:30 pm. The monthly meetings will be held on:
Thursday, February 13th
Thursday, March 12th
Thursday, April 2nd
Thursday, May 14th
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MOMSnext, Support for mothers of school-aged children through high school, meet every month at Altamont Baptist Church, 516 Quince Rd, Harlan. The meetings are held 7:00-9:00 p.m.
The monthly meetings will be held on:
Thursday, January 23
Thursday, February 27
Thursday, March 26
Thursday, April 23
Thursday, May 28
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Friday, January 17th-
A Quilting Activity will be held at the Harlan Senior Center at 9:00 am.

Saturday, January 18th-
Art for Kids will be held at the Harlan Library at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, January 19th-
Kid's Movie and Craft - Abominable - will be held at the Harlan Library at 2:00 p.m.

Monday, January 20th-
A Quilting Activity will be held at the Harlan Senior Center at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, January 21st-
There will be a Blood Drive at the Harlan Community Veteran's Memorial Building at 11:30 am to 5:40 pm. Please contact Sue at (712) 755-5725 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: HarlanIA to schedule an appointment.

Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert will be served at the Iowa Community Kitchen from 4-6:00 p.m.

An Angels speaker will be present at the Harlan Senior Center at noon.

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Thursday, January 23rd-
The following activities will be held at the Harlan Library:
Adult Creative Writing at 5:00 p.m.
Iowa Habitats with Shelby County Conservationist, Christina Roelofs at 6:00 p.m.

Friday, January 24th-
Harlan Community High School's STUDENT COUNCIL will be hosting its annual PINK OUT for breast cancer awareness for Shelby County Relay for Life. This event will take place at the G/B Basketball doubleheader vs. Clarinda starting at 6 pm. There will be several activities taking place before each game and during halftimes.

A Quilting Activity will be held at the Harlan Senior Center at 9:00 am.

Saturday, January 25th-
Babies and Books - Baby Bouncy Time - will be held at the Harlan Library at 10:00 a.m.

St. Patrick's Neola Annual Parish Auction will be held at St. Patrick's Parish in Neola. Mass will be at 4 pm, dinner & raffle at 4:30 pm
, and the live auction at 6 pm.There will be Staley's Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Green Beans, Rolls & Desserts. Admission is $10 per person and $5 for 8 & unders.

Sunday, January 26th-
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry Annual Awards Banquet will be held at the Therkildsen Center in Harlan. Get ready for a night of great dining, fun, and our Annual Business Awards. We will be emailing voting information soon.

The Irwin Community Building fundraiser breakfast and bake sale will be held Sunday, January 26th, from 8 to noon. They will be service ham and eggs and biscuits and gravy for a free will donation. Proceeds go towards maintenance and expenses at the community building.

Monday, January 27th-
Noon OWLS(Older Wiser Learning Seniors) at the Harlan Senior Center - History of the Sled.

A Quilting Event will be held at the Harlan Senior Center at 9:00 am.

An O.W.L.S. speaker will be present at the Harlan Senior Center at noon.

Tuesday, January 28th-
Pancakes, biscuits & gravy, bacon, fruit, dessert will be served at the Iowa Community Kitchen from 4-6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 29th-
Story Time: Dinosaurs - at the Harlan Library at the Harlan Library at 10:30 a.m.
5 O'Clock Somewhere Book Club at the Harlan Library at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 30th-
Family Fun Night - Amazing Library Race will be held at the Harlan Library at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, January 31st-
A Quilting Activity will be held at the Harlan Senior Center at 9:00 am.

Saturday, February 1st-
Shelby County Cattlemen's Annual Banquet, St. Mary's Hall in Panama. Social hour starts at 5 pm, New York Strip dinner at 6 pm. Annual meeting plus the Trophy and Scholarship Fund Auction to follow. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door.

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Monday, February 3rd -
Kindergarten, Transitional -Kindergarten and Preschool registration for the 2020-2021 school year at the Harlan Community Elementary school - Primary Building will be held the first week of February, Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 4 pm at the Primary Elementary Office located on 2105 Durant Street. You must have a copy of your child's birth certificate to register. For more information, call 755-5903.

Tuesday, February 4th -
The following events will be taking place at the Harlan Library:
3:00pm: TechTime
4:00: Libraries on the Go
4:00: Kids Movie: Dora: The Lost City of Gold
4:00: Book Worms

Wednesday, February 5th -
An Immunization Clinic will be held on Wednesday, February 5th from 2 to 6 pm at the Community Health Office in Harlan. Appointments are recommended to save time but not required. Walk-ins are welcome. Make appointments by call 755-4422.

Story time - Sharks - will take place at the Harlan Library at 10:30 am.

Thursday, February 6th -
A Murder Mystery Event will be held 5:30 to 8 pm, Thursday, February 6th and is hosted by the Harlan Community Library. This is a free event, but you must reserve your spot by calling the library at 755-5934. Dinner will be served during the event.

Murder Mystery will take place at the Harlan Library at 5:30 pm. Sign up is required by January 20th.

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The following events will take place at the Harlan Library:
10:00am: Babies & Books - Baby Bouncy Time
10:00am: Love Your Library Celebration

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Tuesday, February 11th -
The following events will take place at the Harlan Library:
1:00 pm: Library & Lunch Book Club
3:00-4:00: TechTime
4:00-5:00: Libraries on the Go
4:00: Book Worms
Wednesday, February 12th -
Story Time - Love - will take place at the Harlan Library at 10:30 am.

Thursday, February 13th -
The following events will take place at the Harlan Library:
6:00pm: Lee Williams as Abraham Lincoln
6:30: Lego Challange

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Tuesday, February 18th -
The following events will take place at the Harlan Library:
3:00-4:00pm: TechTime
4:00-5:00: Libraries on the Go
4:00: Book Worms

Wednesday, February 19th -
The following events will take place at the Harlan Library:
10:30am: Story Time: Construction
10:00: Steel Magnolias

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Saturday, February 22nd -
Babies & Books - Baby Bouncy Time will take place at the Harlan Library at 10:00 am.

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Monday, February 24th -
Noon OWLS: Older Wiser Learning Seniors at the Harlan Senior Center - History of the Leap Year will take place at the Harlan Library.

Tuesday, February 25th -
The following events will take place at the Harlan Library:
3:00-4:00pm: TechTime
4:00-5:00: Libraries on the Go
4:00: Book Worms

Wednesday, February 26th -
The following events will take place at the Harlan Library:
10:30am: Story Time: Penguins
7:00pm: 5 O'Clock Somewhere Book Club

Thursday, February 27th -
The following events will take place at the Harlan Library:
5:00pm: Adult Creative Writing
6:30: Family Game Night

Friday, February 28th -
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and industry Annual Awards Banquet will be held at the CG Therkildsen Center in Harlan. It will be a night of great dining, fun and the Annual Business Awards.

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The 34th annual Harlan Newspapers Home, Garden and Living Show will be held 10:30 am to 5 pm, Saturday, March 28th, at Vet's Auditorium in Harlan. Admission is free.
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