For a $50 annual fee, the Boy Scout Troop 90B and 90G will place a 3 by 5 foot flag on a 10 foot pole in front of your house on five national holidays - Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, Labor Day and Veteran's Day.  Subscription forms can be found online or in the Harlan Tribune. ​

The Harlan Community Library has opened a Free Little Food Pantry, located in the entryway of the library.  Help them out by dropping off your canned and dry goods.  Check out the Library Facebook page for their hours.

American Red Cross Bloodmobiles -
Tuesday, May 20th     11:30 am to 5 pm     Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Wednesday, May 22nd     11 am to 5 pm     Central Church of Christ in Griswold
                                               Noon to 6 pm     Logan-Magnolia High School in Logan
                                               Noon to 6 pm     Woodbine High School
Wednesday, May 28th     11 am to 5 pm     St. Boniface Parish Center in Westphalia
​                                              12:30 to 6 pm     St. Patrick's Parish  Center in Dunlap

Summer Pool Passes -
The City of Elk Horn presale for pool passes will run May 1st through 30th.  Prices are $135 for family and $80 for singles.
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Tuesday, May 20th - 
The Harlan Community Library will host Roving Readers at 9:30 am at Pioneer Park.  Tech time will be held from 3 to 4 pm and bookworms from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.

Demystify mental health care at an Open House Tuesday, May 20th from 11 to 1 at Myrtue Behavioral Health Clinic.  Find out how does therapy work? Medication evaluation and what does certain abbreviations mean.  


Wednesday, May 21st - 
The Harlan Community Library will have Story Time at 10 am, the classic movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" will be shown at 10 am and the 5 O'Clock Somewhere book club will meet at 5 pm. 

Thursday, May 22nd - 
A Farewell to Amanda Reception will be held from noon to 5 pm and Boards and Brew board game night will be held at the Westside at 6 pm.  

A Hike Night  will be held at Prairie Rose State Park on Thursday, May 22nd starting at 7 pm.  Meet at the beach parking lot and hike one of the trails along the lake shore.  The hike will be relatively easy.

Friday, May 23rd - 
TIVOLIFEST 2025 WILL BE HELD FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MAY 23RD AND 24TH.  FRIDAY ACTIVITIES BEGIN AT 5 PM AT THE FIRE STATION IN ELK HORN WITH THE BEER GARDEN, DANISH HOT DOGS AND THE RHUBARB CONTEST FROM 5:30 TO 7:30.  THERE WILL ALSO BE LIVE MUSIC BY RADIO RANGERS AT 5:30 AND MURPHEY’S LAW STARTING AT 8 PM.  THERE WILL ALSO BE THE LEGO CONTEST AT THE ELK HORN PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE DWIGHT LAMB ORKESTRA FROM 2 TO 4 AT THE MUSEUM OF DANISH AMERICA.  ON SATURDAY, ABLESKIVER AND MEDISTERPOLSE WILL BE SERVED AT THE FIREHALL FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM.  OPENING CEREMONIES WILL START AT 8 AM AT THE DANISH WINDMILL AND THE MILL TO MERMAID FUN RUN 5k WILL START AT 8:15.  THERE WILL ALSO BE THE SHOW AND SHINE CAR SHOW, TIVOLI PARADE AT 11 AM, KIDS ACTIVITIES, FOLK DANCING, ALL DAY MARKET, VIKING ENCAMPMENT, AND THE KIMBALLTON VILLAGE TOUR. THERE’S EVEN FIREWORKS AFTER DARK.  BOTH DAYS, TAKE IN THE DANISH WINDMILL, MUSEUM OF DANISH AMERICA, THE GENEALOGY AND EDUCATION CENTER AND THE JENS JENSEN PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE PARK.  AND ON SUNDAY THE ELK HORN LUTHER CHURCH WILL HAVE THEIR 150TH CELEBRATION AT THE ELK HRON CITY PARK STARTING WITH COMMUNITY WORSHIP AT 12 NOON.

Saturday, May 24th  - 
There will be a mushroom foray, Saturday, May 24th, from noon to 4 pm at the Elk Horn Recreation area.  They will meet at the shelter House.  Come and embark on a fungi-filled adventure with the Prairie States Mushroom Club.  Join an expert guide for an afternoon to learn about poisonous, edible and unusual wild mushrooms.  Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a first-time explorer, this event is perfect for all experience levels.  Then join the Prairie States Mushroom Club at 7 pm, Saturday, May 24th at the Nishna Bend Recreation Center to explore the wonderful world of biofluorscent fungi!  

Sunday, May 25th - 
Kayaking will be held at Prairie Rose State Park  Sunday, May 25th at 1:30 pm.  Meet on the east side of the lake.  Kayaks, life jackets and paddles will be provided.  All ages are welcome.  Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult on the water.  

Monday, May 26th - 
The Harlan Community Library Fine Forgiveness Food Drive will be held Monday, May 26th through Saturday, May 31st.  Donate non-perishable food and have your library fines forgiven before summer starts.  Each item donated will equal $5 of fines forgiven.  Bring items to the circulation desk.

A Memorial  Day Commemoration will be held Monday, May 26th at Veteran's Memorial Building in Harlan.  Doors open at 9 am, a ceremony at 10.  It is presented by the American Legion and VFW.  

​The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Dy.  They will re-open on Tuesday, May 27th.

​Memorial Day mass at St. Boniface Church  in Westphalia will be celebrated at 10:30 am.
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Tuesday, May 27th - 
The Harlan Community Library will host Roving Readers @ Pioneer Park at 9:30 am, Tech Time will be held from 3 to 4 pm, Bookworms from 3:30 to 4:30 pm and Adult Creative Writing Group will be held at 5 pm.

Wednesday, May 28th - 
Story Time will be held at the Harlan Community Library starting at 10 am, Coffee and Coloring will be held at 10 am at Coffeegirl in Harlan and the  Books and  Banter Book  Club will meet at 7 pm.  

Thursday, May 29th - 
The 32nd annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day 2025 will be held Thursday, May 29th, from 9:30 to  11:30 at the Petersen Family Wellness Center in Harlan.  From 9:30 to 11:30 there will be a mini Health Fair with booths, activities, prizes and giveaways and snacks.  From 10:30 to 11 am, a program called "Emotional First Aid Kit" will be held with Dave Bauman, RN and Program Director at Senior Life Solutions and Katie Sandquist, Therapist with Myrtue Behavioral Health.  Admittance is free for seniors 50 years of age and older.

Friday, May 30th - 
The Silent Book  Club will meet at 5:30 pm at Milk and Honey in downtown Harlan.

Saturday, May 31st - 
There will be a Sampling of Quilts, Saturday, May 31st and Sunday, June 1st at the Gray School in Gray from 10 am to 4 pm.  Admission is $5 and there will be a quilt raffle.  Quilts will be on display and there will be vendors and lunch for sale.

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Sunday, June 1st -
YOU’LL FIND LOTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AT LOG CABIN DAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST, FROM 11 AM TO 3 PM AT THE SHELBY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM IN HARLAN.  COME AND TOUR THE MUSEUM AND LOG CABINES, TAKE PART IN THE COLORING CONTEST, SHELBY COUNTY  MINI-GOLF, HANDS-ON HISTORY STATIONS, FOOD VENDORS, FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES AND HOMEMADE ICE CREAM.  PLUS ENJOY THE LIVE MUSIC WITH BANJOY DUO AND FRIENDS FROM 1 TO 3.  

Wednesday, June 4th - 
Join a panel of those affected by the April 26, 2024 tornado and industry experts to discuss the many lessons learned.  This
event will provide valuable insights to help businesses, families, and individuals better plan for and respond to the next weather disaster.  The event will be held on Wednesday, June 4th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the CG Therkildsen Center in Harlan.​

Thursday, June 5th - 
The Irwin Public Library invites you to join them for coffee, cards and chit-chat at the Library on Thursday, June 5th at 9 am.

Tuesday, June 10th - 
The Irwin Public Library will hold a discussion on the History of Licorice Tuesday, June 10th at 6:30 pm.  This is a presentation on the history of licorice from Shaun Sayres, the general manager of the Danish Windmill.  There will be Danish licorice samples for everyone to try, along with licorice ice cream.  The program is free and open to the public.

Saturday, June 14th - 
The Irwin Public Library will host a Daddy/Daughter Tea Party - daughters may dress up in princess attire and come with their dad/ grandpa/ uncle for an afternoon of tea and stories all while learning proper manners from Great Plains Princess Irelynd McCarthy.  This event is free.  Please RSVP at 782-3335.

Monday, June 16th - 
Register now for vacation Bible School June 16th through 20th from 9 to 11 am at the Church on the Hill at 19th and Durant Streets in Harlan.  The theme this year is "Superheroes of the Bible" and is for all children completing Kindergarten through 5th grade.  To register, call or text 571-0657 or pick up a form from the packet outside the front door of the church.

Monday, June 23rd - 
A Poverty Simulation Workshop will be held Monday, June 23rd from noon to 3 pm at the Harlan Intermediate School.  It is presented by Thriving Families Alliance for Harrison, Monona, Shelby and Shelby County Present Child Abuse Council.  Join the HMS Hub Collaborative Meeting from 10 to 12.

Tuesday, June 24th - 
The Adult Book Club will meet at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, June 24th at the Irwin Public Library.  The book for the summer is "Playing for Pizza" by John Grisham.  Pizza and wine will be provided during the book discussion.

Saturday. June 28th - 
The Irwin Public Library has partnered with Rise Donuts on Saturday, June 28th from 9 to 11, as a fundraiser for the library.  Stop in and grab some locally made donuts!

Monday, June 30th - 
Never Board Games Event will be held 1 to 4 pm, Monday, June 30th at the Irwin Public Library.  Youth, 10 and up will be creating, designing and building their own board games!  Registration is required.  Class size is limited.  The program is sponsored by Shelby County State Bank