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:
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

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

You can sign up 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. 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, November 21
Thursday, December 19
Thursday, January 23
Thursday, February 27
Thursday, March 26
Thursday, April 23
Thursday, May 28

West Central Community Action is now accepting applications for the Annual Holiday Adoption Program. Remember, you must reside in Shelby County and be at or below 175% poverty level. verification of income is required. Children 18 and under as well as seniors, 65 or older, are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 6th. Program sponsored gifts will be distributed to eligible families on Tuesday, December 17th. For more information, call 755-5602.

LifeServe will be holding blood drives on these dates:
Monday, November 18th, 2:00 pm-5:30 pm at Schleswig Community Building, 204 2nd Street.
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Friday, November 15th -
Harlan Senior Center will be hosting quilting at 9 am.

Saturday, November 16th -
The Harlan Library will be hosting Babies and Books at 10 am.

The Viking Vendor and Craft Fair will be held Saturday, November 16th, from 9 am to 3 pm at the AHSTW High School Cafeteria. There's all different vendors and crafters, plus the After Prom committee will be serving lunch. Be on the lookout for limited edition viking merchandise, many items made by the AHSTW Engineering class as well as limited edition Viking and Lady Viking homemade soap.

The Shelby Community Feather Party will be held Saturday, November 16th, with Bingo starting at 6 pm at the Shelby Community Building. Come play bingo and win a turkey! Food will be available during the evening.

A breakfast Fundraiser will be held 7 to 11 am Saturday, November 16th, at the American Legion Hall in Harlan. This is a benefit for the Iowa Community Kitchen. The cost is $10 for adults, kids 4-8, $5, kids 3 and under eat free. All proceeds will help purchase food and supplies for the Iowa Community Kitchen. They will be serving waffles, biscuits and gravy, breakfast casserole, juice and coffee.

Sunday, November 17th -

Monday, November 18th -
Harlan Senior Center will be hosting quilting at 9 am and Jackie from the Wellness Center at noon.

The Harlan Library will be hosting a young writers group at 4 pm.

ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH INVITES PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS TO A THREE DAY MISSION ENTITLED “JOURNEY TO JOY” ON NOVEMBER 18TH, 19TH, AND 20TH IN ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH AT 2001 COLLEGE PLACE IN HARLAN. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, WILL BE THE GOSPEL OF LUKE: STORIES ON THE ROAD. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, WILL BE THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT FROM THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, WILL GE A FAMILY COMDY CALLED SALT AND LIGHT, FOLLOWED BY A SPECIAL PRESENTATION CALLED HOLLYWOOD VS. FAITH. MONDAY AND TUESDAY WILL BEGIN AT 7 PM; WEDNEDAYS PRODUCTIONS WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 PM. ALL SHOWS ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY AND WILL BE FOLLOWED BY REFRESHMENTS. STAY TO MEET THE ACTOR AND ENJOY SOME TREATS. “JOURNEY TO JOY” IS BEING BROUGHT TO ST. MICHAEL’S BY THE SHELBY COUNTY COUNCIL OF CATECHSIS. *****CAT-UH-KISS-US*****.

Tuesday, November 19th -
Harlan Senior Center will be hosting Angels with Karen at noon.

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

The Iowa Community Kitchen will be open Tuesday, November 19th, at the First Baptist Church at 1325 Chatburn Avenue in Harlan. They will be serving their Thanksgiving meal with the
Congregational Church volunteering. A free will donation will be accepted.

Renee Hansen and Emily Barrett of the Relay for Life Team, Caffeinating for a Cure will hold “Crafting for a Cure”, a step by step craft project to create your own wooden Christmas Door Hanger. The event will be held Tuesday evening, November 19th, starting at 6:30 pm at 1606 Highway 44 in Harlan. The cost is $30 per person with light snacks and drinks provided during the evening. Please RSVP to 579-1597 or iowamamaof3@gmail.com.

Wednesday, November 20th -
The Harlan Library will be hosting a classic movie showing of About Schmidt at 10 am, Story Time: Pets at 10:30 am, and 5 O'Clock Somewhere Book Club at 7 pm.

Walnut Presbyterian Church Annual Bazaar & Dinner on Wednesday, November 20th, 2019. Mini Bazaar starts at 3:00 pm and dinner is from 5:00-7:00 pm. Dinner will include turkey, ham, dressing, and homemade pie! Adults are $11, children (3-12) are $6, under 3 eat free, and all carry out is $12.

Head to St. Joseph's Parish in Earling for Bingo! Early bird starts at 6:30 pm and regular bingo starts at 7 pm. Lunch will be available.

Thursday, November 21st -
The Harlan Library will be hosting adult creative writing group at 5 pm and Let's Paint at 6:30.

The Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca will host their Aebleskiver and Sausage Supper Thursday, November 21st from 4 to 7 pm. Call-in carry out orders will be taken from 1 to 5 pm at 343-2518, no call in, carry out orders after 5 pm, with a limit of 2 dozen aebleskiver and 1 dozen sausages. There will also be a group bake sale.

Friday, November 22nd -
Harlan Senior Center will be hosting quilting at 9 am.

Saturday, November 23rd -
The Harlan Library will be hosting Saturday Morning Kids' Craft with a Make Your Own Thanksgiving Placemat at 10 am.

Sunday, November 24th -

Monday, November 25th -
Harlan Senior Center will be hosting quilting at 9 am.

Tuesday, November 26th -
The Harlan Library will be hosting TechTime at 3pm, Libraries on the Go at 4 pm, and Book Worms at 4 pm.

The Iowa Community Kitchen will be closed on Tuesday, November 26th so that their volunteers may spend time with their families.

Blood Drive at the Harlan Veteran's Memorial Building from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Wednesday, November 27th -
The Harlan Library will be hosting Story Time: Thankfulness at 10:30 am.

No bingo at St. Joseph's Parish in Earling due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thursday, November 28th -
Harlan Senior Center will be closed due to Thanksgiving.

The Harlan Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Friday, November 29th -
Harlan Senior Center will be closed due to Thanksgiving.

The Harlan Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Saturday, November 30th -

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Sunday, December 1st -

Monday, December 2nd -
Manilla Community Blood Drive from 1-6 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 555 3rd Ave.
Charter Oak Community Blood Drive 9:30 am-12:00 pm at Charter Oak-Library, 453 Railroad St.

Tuesday, December 3rd -

Wednesday. December 4th -
The Shelby County Public Health Department has an Immunization Clinic scheduled for Wednesday December 4th from 2 to 6 pm at Community Health in Harlan. Immunizations are free for children that qualify for the VFC program. If you have insurance that pays for immunizations including Hawk-i, please call Myrtue Medical Clinic at 755-4516 to schedule an appoint there. Appointments are recommended to save time but not required. Walk-ins are welcome. Make appointments by call 755-4422.

Head to St. Joseph's Parish in Earling for Bingo! Early bird starts at 6:30 pm and regular bingo starts at 7 pm. Lunch will be available.

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Sunday, December 8th -
The Annual Christmas program will take place at the Shelby County Historical Museum on Sunday, December 8th at 2 pm. In addition to the day's activities, the newly-renovated Military Exhibit Hall will be open to tour, and Christmas ornaments will be available for purchase from the museum staff. For more information, call 744-2437.