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 -
Upcoming donation opportunities include:
Wednesday, February 26th - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm - Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic
Thursday, February 27th - 8 am to 2 pm - Missouri Valley High School
Thursday, March 12th - 12 Noon to 6 pm - Atlantic YMCA
Tuesday, March 17th - 11:30 am to 5:30 pm - Veteran's Memorial Building - Harlan
Wednesday, March 18th - 7:30 am to 1 pm - Atlantic High School
Thursday, March 19th - 8 am to 2 pm - AHSTW High School in Avoca
8 am to 2 pm - Logan-Magnolia High School in Logan
Wednesday, March 25th - 12 Noon to 6 pm - St. Boniface Parish Center in Westphalia
Friday, March 27th - 8 am to 2 pm - IKM Manning High School in Manning
Saturday, April 11th - 8 am to 2 pm - Shelby Community Building
9 am to 3 pm - Harrison County Home and Public Health
Friday, April 17th - 7:30 am to 1 pm - Conductix-Wampfler in Harlan
Monday, April 20th - 8 am to 2 pm - Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan
Monday, May 4th - 7:30 am to 1:30 pm - Harlan High School
Tuesday, May 12th - 11:30 am to 5:30 pm - Veteran's Memorial Building - Harlan
Thursday, May 14th - 12 Noon to 6 pm - Atlantic YMCA
Tuesday, May 19th - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm - Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic
Wednesday, May 27th - 12 Noon to 6 pm - St. Boniface Parish Center in Westphalia
Wednesday, June 3rd - 12 Noon to 5 pm - Manilla Memorial Hall
12 Noon to 6 pm - St. Patrick's Parish Ceenter in Audubon
Friday, July 24th - 12 Noon to 6 pm - Sacred Heart Church in Manning
Saturday, July 25th - 8 am to 1 pm - American Legion Building in Avoca
Saturday, August 1st - 7:30 am to 12:30 pm - Shelby Community Building
Wednesday, August 5th - 12 Noon to 6 pm - St. Patricks Parish Center in Audubon
Tuesday, December 29th - 12 Noon to 6 pm - St. Patrick's Parish Center in Audubon

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, 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, February 27
Thursday, March 26
Thursday, April 23
Thursday, May 28

Shelby County Relay for Life Luminaria bags are now available! Each bag represents a loved one lost to cancer, or brings support to those affected by it and honors survivors! Get your luminarias now – they are only $5 through May 21st and $10 from May 22nd through June 5th. There are caregiver bags available too! Luminarias are available from any Relay for Life Team Member, Julie Ziola at 813-245-4851 or Cindy Schechinger at 579-1212. They are also available online for $10 with decorating included at relayforlife.org/shelbycountyia. The Luminary lighting ceremony will be held during the Shelby County Relay for Life Event on June 5th at Merrill field in Harlan.

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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.

Quilting will take place at 9:00 am at the Harlan Senior Center.

Saturday, February 29th -
The Audubon Lions Club invite you to their 30th annual Farm Toy Show, Saturday, February 29th, from 9 to 2:30 at the Agri-Hall at the Audubon County Fairgrounds. Come check out vintage farm toys! There will be lunch available and door prizes too! Admission is just three dollars for adults and free for kids 8 and under.
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Sunday, March 1st -

Monday, March 2nd -
Quilting will take place at 9:00 am at the Harlan Senior Center.

Tuesday, March 3rd -
A resource group will take place at 9:00 am at the Harlan Senior Center.

The following will be taking place at the Harlan Community Library:
3:00 pm: TechTime
4:00 pm: Libraries on the Go/Book Worms

Wednesday, March 4th -
Christina from Nishna Bend will be speaking at noon at the Harlan Senior Center.

Story time - Animal Babies - will be at 10:30 at the Harlan Community Library.

Thursday, March 5th -
Flowerpot Painting will take place at 6:00 pm at the Harlan Community Library. Registration is required.

Friday, March 6th -
Quilting will take place at 9:00 am at the Harlan Senior Center.

Saturday, March 7th -
Babies and Books - Baby Bouncy time - will be taking place at 10:00 am at the Harlan Community Library.

Sunday, March 8th -

Monday, March 9th -
The following events will take placeat the Harlan Senior Center:
9:00 am: Quilting
Noon: Wellness Ctr - Jackie
1:00 pm: Alzheimers Support Group

An Easter Coloring Contest will take place at the Harlan Community Library.

Tuesday, March 10th -
The following events will take place at the Harlan Community Library:
Noon - 1 pm: Library & Lunch Book Club
3-4:00 pm: TechTime
4-5:00 pm: Libraries on the Go
4:00 pm: Book Worms

Wednesday, March 11th -
Story time - Counting - will take place at 10:30 am at the Harlan Community Library.

Thursday, March 12th -
A board meeting will be taking place at 9:00 am at the Harlan Senior Center.

Family Fun Night: BINGO will be taking place at 6:30 pm at the Harlan Community Library.

Friday, March 13th -
Quilting will take place at 9:00 am at the Harlan Senior Center.

Saturday, March 14th -

Sunday, March 15th -

Monday, March 16th -
Quilting will take place at 9:00 am at the Harlan Senior Center.

A 4:00 pm Kid's Movie (Lion King LIVE) will take place at the Harlan Community Library.

Tuesday, March 17th -
Angels - Karen will take place at noon at the Harlan Senior Center.

The following events will take place at the Harlan Community Library.
3-4:00 pm: TechTime
4:00 pm: Book Worms
4-5:00 pm: Libraries on the Go

Wednesday, March 18th -
The following events will take place at the Harlan Community Library.
10:30 am: Story time - Clifford the Big Red Dog -
10:00 am: Classic Movie - Grease -

Thursday, March 19th -
Program & Book Signing with local author - J.A. Ross - will take place at 6:00 pm at the Harlan Community Library.

Friday, March 20th -
Quilting will take place at 9:00 am at the Harlan Senior Center.

Saturday, March 21st -
Babies & Books - Baby Bouncy Time - will take place at 10:00 am at the Harlan Community Library.

Sunday, March 22nd -

Monday, March 23rd -
The following events will take place at 9:00 am at the Harlan Senior Center.
9:00 am: Quilting
Noon: O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Learning Seniors) - Liz - History of St. Patrick's Day

Tuesday, March 24th -
The following will take place at the Harlan Community Library:
3-4:00 pm: TechTime
4:00 pm: Book Worms
4-5:00 pm: Libraries on the Go

Wednesday, March 25th -
The following will take place at the Harlan Community Library:
10:30 am: Story time - Spring -
7:00 pm: 5 O'Clock Somewhere Book Club

Thursday, March 26th -
The following will take place at the Harlan Community Library":
5:00 pm: Adult Creative Writing
6:30 pm: Lego Challange

Friday, March 27th -
Quilting will be taking place at 9:00 am at the Harlan Senior Center.

Saturday, March 28th -
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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover & PJ Cartoon Party will take place at 10:00 am at the Harlan Community Library. Stuffed Animals should be dropped off on Friday, the 27th.

Sunday, March 29th -

Monday, March 30th -
Quilting will take place at 9:00 am at the Harlan Senior Center.

Noon OWLS will take place at the Harlan Community Library.

Tuesday, March 31st -
The following will take place at the Harlan Community Library:
3-4:00 pm: TechTime
4:00 pm: Book Worms
4-5:00 pm: Libraries on the Go