Datebook

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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The Skate Park in Harlan located adjacent to the Stamp Aquatic Center is temporarily closed for repairs. Signs are posted and the area is fenced off.

Blood Donations Needed -
Upcoming donation opportunities include:
Wednesday, September 23rd - 11 to 5 pm - St Boniface Parish Center. For an appointment, call Judy at 627-4647 Walk ins are welcome.
8 am to 2 pm - AHSTW High School
Monday, September 28th - noon to 6 pm - Exira Recreational Center
Tuesday, September 29th - 11:30 am to 5:30 pm - Harlan Veteran's Auditorium
Wednesday, September 30th - 8:30 am to 1:30 pm - Boyer Valley High School in Dunlap
Thursday, October 1st - noon to 6 pm - St. Peter's Parish Hall in Defiance. To schedule an appointment call Betty at 712/745-3271.
Tuesday, December 29th - 12 Noon to 6 pm - St. Patrick's Parish Center in Audubon

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Myrtue Medical Center Influenza Clinics – (9-10-20) -
Myrtue Medical Center will be offering Influenza Clinics. Appointments are requested at the Harlan Clinics and the Ayzlee Drive Up Clinic in Elk Horn. Masks are encouraged and you are asked to wear clothing that will allow a shot, such as a short-sleeved shirt.
Drive up clinics will be held:
Wednesday, September 23rd – 9 to 11 am – St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama
Saturday, September 26th – 9 am to noon – Community Health in Harlan
Monday, September 28th – 5 to 8 pm – Ayzlee’s Clinic at the Elk Horn School (this is a
                                                                Drive-thru Clinic)
Wednesday, September 30th – 9 am to noon – Irwin Community Building
Thursday, October 1st – 3 to 7 pm – Community Health in Harlan
Friday,October 2nd – 9 to 11 am - MMC Earling Clinic
Friday, October 9th – 3 to 7 pm – Ayzlee’s Family Night, Community Health in Harlan
                                                             (Walk-thru Clinic)
Wednesday, October 14th – 9 am to 1 pm – Community Health in Harlan
Saturday, October 24th – 9 am to noon – Community Health in Harlan
For an appointment call 755-4422 or go to shelbycountyclinics.com.
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September is Library Card Sign-Up month! Join the festivities by getting your own library card today. Visit the Harlan Community Library's website at harlanlibrary.org for more information.

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Tuesday, September 29th -
The Iowa Community Kitchen will be open Tuesday, September 29th, at 1325 Chatburn Avenue in Harlan. They will be serving chili, a cheese sandwich and dessert. Everyone in the Community is welcome to attend and bring a friend. There is a minimum of $3 per meal to eat in. All take-out meals are $3.
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Thursday, October 1st -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving Italian Pork Loin, macaroni and cheese, cabbage, roll, and fruit cocktail

Friday, October 2nd -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving beef taco meat with lettuce and tomato and shredded cheese, Mexican rice, mixed beans, tortilla and fresh fruit.

Monday, October 5th -
The Iowa becoming an Outdoors Woman Program is hosting outdoor cooking classes virtually where participants are encouraged to cook along with the instructors. Classes will be held October 5th and October 19th. Workshops are geared toward adults but are open to everyone. Participants under 18 are welcome with an adult present. Classes begin at 5:30 pm and last about 90 minutes. Participants will receive an ingredient list ahead of each session and are encouraged to cook along with the instructors. The relaxed format will allow for participants to ask questions during the class. The sessions will be led Christina Roelofs, Naturalist for the Shelby County Conservation Board and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Shawnell Richter and Lydia Goehring both Dutch Oven enthusiasts and instructors. Classes are Simple Campfire Recipes, Sandwich Makes and Dutch Oven Cooking. To register go to register-ed.com./events.

The Harlan Senior Center will be serving Ham Au Gratin casserole, mixed vegetables, corn bread muffin, and butterscotch pudding.

Tuesday, October 6th -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving oven fried chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, green beans, biscuit and iced brownie.

The Iowa Community Kitchen will be open Tuesday, October 6th, at 1325 Chatburn Avenue from 4 to 6 pm. The will be serving Chicken or Cheese Enchiladas made by Carmen Mendez, with Indian rice, salad and dessert.

Wednesday, October 7th -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving beef chili with beans, baked potato, broccoli with cheese, and a cinnamon roll.

Thursday, October 8th -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving chicken fettucini, peas and carrots,cinnamon apples, tossed salad and a garlic breadstick.

Friday, October 9th -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving country fried steak with country gravy, whipped potatoes, whole kernel corn, wheat bread, and fresh fruit.

Saturday, October 10th -

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Monday, October 12th -
LifeServe Blood Center is asking community members to book an appointment to give blood at an upcoming area blood drive.  There will be a blood drive Monday, October 12th, from noon to 5 pm at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison. Remember appointments are required. Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800-287-4903.

The Harlan Senior Center will be serving turkey breast, poultry gravy, whippoed potatoes, lima beans, wheat roll and birthday cake.

Tuesday, October 13th -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving meatballs in mushroom gravy, white rice,glazed carrots, wheat dinner roll, and mixed fruit cup.

The Iowa Community Kitchen will be open from 4 to 6 pm, Tuesday October 13th, at 1325 Chatburn Avenue in Harlan. They will be serving turkey bacon sliders, baked beans, chips and a dessert.

Wednesday, October 14th -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving beef spaghetti casserole, Italian vegetable blend, tossed salad, Texas garlic bread and hot cinnamon applesauce.

Thursday, October 15th, -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving breaded pollock, parslied potatoes, whole kernel corn, wheat hamburger bun, and fresh fruit.

Friday, October 16th -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving ham and white beans, California blend vegetables, cornbread muffin and fruit Danish.

Saturday, October 17th -

Sunday, October 18th -

Monday, October 19th -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving homemade meatloaf with brown gravy, mashed red potatoes, stewed tomatoes, dinner roll and a fig bar.

Tuesday, October 20th -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving chicken strips, scalloped potatoes, Harvard beets, wheat roll and an applesauce cup.

The Iowa Community Kitchen will be open Tuesday, October 20th, at 1325 Chatburn Avenue in Harlan from 4 to 6 pm. They will be serving chicken pot pie soup, sandwich, chips and a dessert.

Wednesday, October 21st -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving beef enchilada casserole, lettuce and tomato, refried beans, fiesta vegetable blend, and assorted muffin.

Thursday, October 22nd -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving pulled pork in gravy, whipped potatoes, parslied carrots, a dinner roll and Raspberry cheesecake pudding.

Friday, October 23rd -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving sloppy joes, au gratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat hamburger bun and fresh fruit.

Saturday, October 24th -

Sunday, October 25th -

Monday, October 26th -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving breaded pollock, cheesy whipped potatoes, creamed peas, wheat bread and an oatmeal cookie.

Tuesday, October 27th -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving baked chicken breast with tomato basil sauce, baked sweet potato, green beans, a dinner roll and fruited gelatin.

The Iowa Community Kitchen will be open from 4 to 6 pm, Tuesday, October 26th, at 1325 Chatburn Avenue in Harlan. They will be serving ground beef and rice casserole, green beans, bread and dessert.

Wednesday, October 28th -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving beef stew, a tossed salad, biscuit, and cherry crisp.

Thursday, October 29th -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving barbecued chicken thigh, macaroni and cheese, broccoli, wheat roll and a mixed fruit cup.

Friday, October 30th -
The Harlan Senior Center will be serving their Halloween meal with pulled barbecued pork, au gratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, hamburger bun and an orange frosted oreo brownie.

Saturday, October 31st -
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Saturday, November 21st -
St. Pete's Fest will be held in Defiance on Saturday, November 21st. Additional details will be provided at a later date.