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 Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of most blood types available and less than a two-day supply of type O blood. Individuals can schedule an appointment to give now by activating Amazon’s Alexa Red Cross Blood Skill by saying, “Alexa, find a blood drive,” or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming donation opportunities include:
Wednesday, September 18th - 11 to 5 pm - St. Boniface Parish Center in Westphalia
Thursday, September 19th - 12 Noon to 6 pm - Atlantic YMCA
11:30 to 5:30 pm - Treynor Community Center
Monday, September 23rd - 12 Noon to 6 pm = Exira REC Center
Tuesday, September 24th - 11:30 am to 5:30 pm - Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Wednesday, September 25th - 1 to 6 pm - Neola Community Center
Tuesday, October 1st - 11:30 am to 5:30 pm - Veteran's Memorial Building in Harlan.
Wednesday, October 9th - 7:30 am to 1:30 pm Harlan High School
Friday, October 18th - 8 am to 2 pm - IKM-Manning High School in Manning
Tuesday, October 22nd - 7:30 am to 1 pm - Atlantic High School
Tuesday, October 29th - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm - Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic
Thursday, November 7th - 7:30 am to 1 pm - Conductix in Harlan
Thursday, November 21st - 12 Noon to 6 pm - Atlantic YMCA
Wednesday, December 4th - 8 am to 2 pm - AHSTW High School in Avoca
Friday, December 20th - 12 noon to 6 pm - Sacred Heart Church in Manning
Thursday, December 26th - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm - Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic
Friday, December 27th - 12 Noon to 6 pm - St. Patrick's Parish Center in Audubon

Volunteers are needed for the 2019 Southwest Iowa Mobile Pack for Feed My Starving Children September 20th and 21st, at Vet’s Memorial Building in Harlan. They are planning on packing 108,864 meals over the 2 days. Set up will be held on Friday, September 20th from 9:30 to 11:30 with packing on Friday from Noon to 2 pm and Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Clean up will be held on Saturday from 2:30 to 4:30. You may volunteer online at give.fmsc.org/swia or contact Charlie or Joyce Poggensee at 755-2264.

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, October 10th
Thursday, November 14th
Thursday, December 12th
Thursday, January 9th
Thursday, February 13th
Thursday, March 12th
Thursday, April 2nd
Thursday, May 14th

You can sign up soon for the 2019-2020 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program from West Central Community Action. They will be helping to qualify low-income Iowa homeowners and renters to pay a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season. The assistance is based on household income, household size, type of fuel, and type of housing. When applying, please bring proof of income, Social Security Number, and a copy of your most recent heating and electrical bills. Applications are taken by appointment only, Monday through Friday 9 to 1 and 2 to 3. Elderly, 60 and over and/or disabled can register October 1st through April 30th, 2020. All other households can start registering on November 1st. Call West Central Community Action at 755-5602 to schedule an appointment.

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, September 26
Thursday, October 24
Thursday, November 21
Thursday, December 19
Thursday, January 23
Thursday, February 27
Thursday, March 26
Thursday, April 23
Thursday, May 28

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Wednesday, September 18th -
St. Joseph's Parish in Earling will be hosting bingo with early bird starting at 6:30 pm and regular bingo starting at 7 pm. Food will be available. Head on down!

The Harlan Library will be hosting a classic movie showing of Groundhog Day at 10 am, story time at 10:30, and Nancy Drew: Iowa's Heroine to the World at 4 pm.

A Shelby County Chamber Ambassador visit will be held at 9 am, Wednesday, September 18th at Schumacher Family Chiropractic in Harlan. Dr Dan and Sarah are celebrating Chiropractic Founder's Day.

Thursday, September 19th -
The Harlan Senior center will be hosting Christina from Nishna Bend Co Park at noon.

The Harlan Library will be hosting a Kid's Movie showing of Dumbo at 4 pm and Flannel Pumpkins at 6:30 pm.

Myrtue Medical Center Auxiliary Bazaar is set for Thursday, September 19th, from 11 to 1 at Vet's Auditorium in Harlan. This year's theme is "City Lights." Tickets are $11 and are available at the Auxiliary Gift Shop, from any board member or at the door the day of the event. Staley's broasted chicken will be served for lunch.

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The Harlan Senior center will be hosting quilting at 9 am.

Saturday, September 21st -
The 43rd annual Greenridge Steam and Gas Engine Show will be held Saturday, September 21st and Sunday 22nd, south of Irwin. Come and enjoy Birds of Prey presentation including a live eagle, hawk and owl, a feal market, sorghum cooking, threshing, corn shelling, stationary baler, broom making, saw mill, shingle making, blacksmith shop, statioonary gas engines, apple cider making, grist flour mill, rock crusher, antique machinery, quilt show, talent show, country music, homemade icecream, field demonstrations, a parade each day and Sunday morning worship services.

The Walnut Antique Fall Festival will be held Saturday, September 21st from 8 to 5 and Sunday, September 22nd from 8 to 3. Admission is free and the event will be held rain or shine. Come and see a variety of antiques, primitives, toys, stoneware, advertising, furniture, upcycled and repurposed items.

The Harlan Library will be hosting Babies and Books (Lapsit Stories and Songs for Babies) at 10 am.

St. Mary's Church in Avoca will be hosting an ecumenical women's morning of reflection on Saturday, October 5th, 2019. Brunch and registration are at 9 am. Attendees are invited to bring a freewill donation canned good for the local food pantry. RSVP to 712-784-3570 by September 21st.

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The Harlan Senior center will be hosting quilting at 9 am.

Tuesday, September 24th -
The Iowa Community Kitchen will be open Tuesday, September 24th from 4:30 to 6:30 at the First Baptist Church on Chatburn Avenue in Harlan. It is their annual Awareness Night, sponsored by Hy=Vee, the Buck Snort and the Congregational Church. The meal will be in honor of a wonderful friend. Everyone in the community is invited to attend.

The Harlan Library will be hosting TechTime at 3 pm, Libraries on the Go 4 pm, and Book Worms at 4 pm.

Wednesday, September 25th -
St. Joseph's Parish in Earling will be hosting bingo with early bird starting at 6:30 pm and regular bingo starting at 7 pm. Food will be available. Head on down!

The Harlan Library will be hosting Story Time: Apples at 10:30 am and 5 O'Clock Somewhere Book Club at 7 pm.

The First United Methodist Church of Harlan will have a Staley's Chicken Dinner on Wednesday, September 25th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Vet's Auditorium in Harlan. The cost for adults is 11 dollars, kids age 4 to 10 years, only $5, and 3 and under eat for free. Come and enjoy chicken, potatoes and gravy, corn and homemade salads and pies, too! Dine in or carry out.

Thursday, September 26th -
The Harlan Library will be hosting Adult Creative Writing Group at 5 pm and Family Fun Night with Paper Airplanes at 6:30 pm.

Friday, September 27th -
The Harlan Senior center will be hosting quilting at 9 am.

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The Defiance Firemen's Breakfast will be held Sunday, September 29th, from 8 to noon at the Defiance Fire Hall. For a free will offering, you can enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. Carry outs are available.

The 6th annual Immanuel Lutheran Breakfast will be held Sunday, September 29th, from 9:30 to 12:30 in the fellowship hall at the church in Kimballton. Enjoy an egg bake, pancakes, sausage, waffles, rolls and muffins, fruit and yogurt and beverages, all for a free will offering. The Sunday School kids will also have a bake sale.

The Fifth Sunday Sing will be held at the First Baptist Church in Harlan on Sunday, September 29th, at 7 pm. Everyone is invited to bring their voices and their instruments and join in. Coffee and cookies will be served afterwards.

Monday, September 30th -
The Harlan Senior center will be hosting quilting at 9 am.

The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting the Welcome to Medicare Seminar on Monday, October 7th at 5:15 pm. They will cover topics such as "Changes to Medicare in 2020", "Medicare Parts A, B, C (Medicare Advantage) and D (prescription Drug)", "Medicare Supplement Insurance", and "Extra Help with Part D and Medicare." The seminar is sponsored by SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program), Connections Area Agency on Aging, and the Harlan Senior Center. To reserve your spot, call 755-2757 by Monday, September 30th.

The first installment of property taxes are due Monday, September 30th. To avoid penalty on the first installment, payment must be received in the Treasurer's office or postmarked by Monday, September 30th. Property tax information may be obtained online at iowatreasurers.org or by call 755-5847 option 2. Payments can be posted online by E-check, credit card payments may be made online as well.

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The first Shelby County Longest Table will be held October 5th. Profits from this event will be donated to the Community Chest to benefit multiple Shelby County Programs. The meal will be 5 courses, feature area producers and prepared by Chef James Calkins from Milk and Honey. The meal will take place on the west side of the court house on the square in downtown Harlan. In case of inclement weather it will be held at New Park Coffee. Tickets are $35 per plate and available online at Brown Paper Tickets or can be purchased directly from the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A limited amount of tickets are available.

Farmhand Brewing Company at 101 Main Street in Earling will hold an Open House Saturday, October 5th, starting at 11 am. Come and meet the newest Chamber member and check out this great brewer in Earling.

Manning Hausbarn-Heritage Park will host its annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, October 12th with activities starting a 3 pm and going late into the night! Join them for beer, food, games, music and friends. The Hausbarn-Heritage Park offers 2 options for admission. A $10 general admission which includes admittance and the evening's entertainment or a $25 Oktoberfest Package, which includes self-guided tours of the park from 3 to 5, the authentic German meal, all of the evening's dancing and entertainment and access to the late night patio party. This package must be reserved by Saturday, October 5th . For more information, call 655-3131 or e-mail events@germanhausbarn.com.

St. Mary's Church in Avoca will be hosting an ecumenical women's morning of reflection on Saturday, October 5th, 2019. Brunch and registration are at 9 am. Attendees are invited to bring a freewill donation canned good for the local food pantry. RSVP to 712-784-3570 by September 21st.

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The Harlan Senior Center will be hosting the Welcome to Medicare Seminar on Monday, October 7th at 5:15 pm. They will cover topics such as "Changes to Medicare in 2020", "Medicare Parts A, B, C (Medicare Advantage) and D (prescription Drug)", "Medicare Supplement Insurance", and "Extra Help with Part D and Medicare." The seminar is sponsored by SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program), Connections Area Agency on Aging, and the Harlan Senior Center. To reserve your spot, call 755-2757 by Monday, September 30th.

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St. Michael's Roseman Parish Center in Harlan will hold their fall festival, Sunday, October 13th, from 11 to 2. A Staley's Broasted Chicken Dinner will be served. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children 3 to 10. Under 3 is free. Carry-outs are available. There will be fun activities including a paddle wheel, a cake walk and Country Store, plus a raffle for a queen size quilt, 2 large yard spinners and 2-$100 cash prizes.

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