City of Harlan Current Calendar of Events

MONDAY,  SEPTEMBER 18
FIRE DEPT MEETING NIGHT, 7:00 PM, Fire Hall

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 5:15 PM, Council Chambers

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
HMU ELECTRONIC BOARD MEETING, 4:00 PM, HMU Board Room

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
AIRPORT COMMISSION, 7:00 AM, Council Chambers

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
HMU BOARD MEETING, 4:00 PM, HMU Board Room

MONDAY,  OCTOBER 2
FIRE DEPT TRAINING NIGHT, 7:00 PM, Fire Hall

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 5:15 PM, Council Chambers

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING, 5:00 PM, Library Meeting Room

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12
HMU ELECTRONIC BOARD MEETING, 4:00 PM, HMU Board Room

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
VET'S MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM COMMISSION, 10:30 AM, Vet's Aud Board Room

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 5:15 PM, Council Chambers

NO PARKS & RECREATION BOARD for September

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Did You Know?

Grampa’s Pumpkin Farm, opening on Saturday, September 23 for our inaugural season. Come enjoy fall family fun from September 23 through October 29 on Saturdays from 10 am to 6 pm and Sundays from Noon to 6 pm. Located between Panama and Woodbine at 116 Street F32. General Admission: $5, $1 additional charge for entrance into the Corn Maze. Children 2 and under are always free

“Kick Start the Leader in You – Leadership Series”, will expand on the original workshop held in March 2017 and offer a more in-depth examination of the topics that will help develop new supervisors while offering a refresher to other. The total series is comprised of seven sessions. The initial session is scheduled on Friday, October 13, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The additional six session are held in the afternoon, 1 – 4 pm, in the ICN room at the Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street. Series dates: Friday, October 13 through Friday, December 1. There will not be a class on Friday, November 24. Space is limited to the first 15 participants signed up. Cost of the program, including all the materials is $500 per student. Call the Chamber office at 712-755-2114 with questions or to sign up. Deadline to sign up is Friday, October 6.

Relay for Life Breakfast Fundraiser, Saturday, October 28, 8 – 11 am, Goozman’s Westside Bar & Grill, Downtown Harlan. $6 for adults, $3 for kids 6 & under. In conjunction with the Harlan Harvest Fest. This event is hosted by the Relay for Life Team “We Don’t Whine, We Fight”.

2017 Harlan Harvest Fest Saturday, October 28, Downtown Harlan. Street Market on the Courthouse Square, Spook Daze Craft Fair at the Therkildsen Center. Other activities include a parade, face painting, cookie decorating, $1 movie at the Harlan Theatre, kid’s games, trick-or-treating, and much more.

Harlan Flower Barn now carries tailor fit men’s dress shirts. Located at 624 Market Street, Downtown Harlan.

Harlan Theatre Movie Schedule for September 22 – 28: “Kingman, the Golden Circle”, “The Hitman’s Body Guard”, “The Lego Ninjago Movie”, and “It”. Theatre information 24 hours: 712-755-2310, online at Harlannet.com or HarlanOnline.com and Mediacom Channel 18.

Shelby County Area Events

Friday, September 22

Harlan High School Homecoming Parade, 2:30 pm, Downtown Harlan. This year's theme: "Homecoming and Beyond". The parade route: From the Therkildsen Center, east on Baldwin, north on 6^th Street, west on Market Street, and south on 7^th Street to the courthouse, where a pep rally will commence. Other parade entries not participating in the rally will continue on 7^th Street to Durant Street and west on Durant Street to 8^th Street.

Dinner and Cyclone Football, Merrill Field. Sponsored by the HC Athletic Booster Club. 9^th grade game 4:45 pm, varsity game 7:30 pm. Serving steak sandwiches, hamburgers, bacon cheeseburgers, pizza by the slice, hot dogs, turkey tenders, Super Nachos, candy and pop.

Bean Bag Tournament. Prior to the HCHS Homecoming Game, 5:30 pm, grass area between Vets Auditorium and Molded Products. $10 per team, 100% payout. Call the Chamber office to register, 712-755-2114. 16 team limit.

Country Music Legend Pam Tillis in Concert, IWCC Arts Center, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs, 7:30 – 9 pm. Ticket information 712-388-7140 or online.

Sunday, September 24

Defiance Fire & Rescue Pancake Breakfast, 8 am – noon, Defiance Fire Hall. Serving pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, coffee and juice. Carry out available. Free will donations accepted.

Terry Knapp Real Estate Open House – 26 3^rd Street, Earling, 2 – 4 pm.

Tuesday, September 26

Myrtue Medical Center Flu Vaccination Clinic, 10 - 11:30 am, Shelby Community Club, 500 East Street, Shelby. No appointment is necessary. Please wear clothing that will allow a shot, such as a short-sleeved shirt.

Blood Drive, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm, Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview, Harlan. To schedule an appointment, call Sue at 712-755-5725 or 712-579-8012. Walk-ins welcome. Sponsored by Myrtue Medical Center.

Iowa Community Kitchen serves their meal 4 pm to 6:30 pm at First Baptist Church, Harlan. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Wednesday, September 27

Myrtue Medical Center 2017 Blood Analysis Screening, 7 – 8:45 am, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 4313 Main Street, Elk Horn, $45. Appointments are required. Walk-ins will NOT be accepted. To schedule you appointment online, go to https://shelbycountyclinics.schedulemeappointments.com/ or call 712-755-4601 between 10 am - 4 pm.

Myrtue Medical Center Flu Vaccination Clinic, 10 am – 12 pm, Avoca Public Library, 213 North Elm Street, Avoca. No appointment necessary. For ages 6 months and older.

Ovarian Cancer, and other Cancers Recognized in September – Leukemia and Childhood Cancers, 12 -1 pm, Myrtue Medical Center Auble Conference Room (use the Business Office Entrance on the North Side), 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan. Presented by Jill Ferry, RN, MPA-S, PA-C.

Thursday, September 28

Hike Night at Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Road M47, Harlan, 7 pm. Meet at the beach parking lot.

Pioneer Park Concert Series, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., west large shelter. Weather permitting.

Saturday, September 30

Car Seat Educational Event – Know for Sure if your Child is in the Right Car Seat. 10 – 11:30 am, Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room (Business Office Entrance) 1213 Garfield, Harlan. RSVP to 712-755-4422. Sponsored by Myrtue Medical Center Public Health Department.

Lonely Oak Distillery Grand Opening, 2 - 10 pm, 1833 Elmwood Road, Earling. Please join Pat and Amy as they celebrate their Grand Opening. They will have distillery tours, drink specials, entertainment, and Stone Arch Pizzeria will be making their famous Neapolitan style pizza. Stay tuned for more details.

Save the Date

Thursday, October 5. Monogram Prepared Meats, 1231 870 Street (south on Hwy 59), will be hosting a Business After Hours/Open House for Chamber members only from 5 – 7 pm at their Harlan facility. There will be products available for sampling, BLT’s, non-alcoholic beverages, tours available of their raw, pack off, and storage areas (no open shoes, no shorts), and Troy Schaben will give a 5 – 10 minute overview of their business. Please use the entrance on the north side of the building. For more information, contact the Chamber office at 712-755-2114.

Friday, October 6. Everyone is invited to Farmers Trust and Savings Bank 125^th Anniversary Celebration, 9 am at their Harlan location, 1901 Chatburn Avenue. The Chamber staff encourages all Ambassador Committee members and Chamber members to attend this event.

Fun Runs/Walks

Wednesday, October 4, “Healthiest State Walk”, 12 – 12:30 pm, Pioneer Park Walking Trails. Meet at the Pine Street Shelter. Bring a friend, neighbor or co-worker. Dogs welcome. Prizes. Water and snack provided. Presented by Delta Dental.

Saturday, October 7, “Stop, Drop, and Run” 5K Walk/Run, 9 am, Shelby County Fairgrounds, Harlan. Sponsored by the Harlan Fire Department Association.

Saturday, November 11, “Stomp Out Suicide” Fun Run, 10 am, Old Stone Arch Nature Trail Shelby. Pre-registration fee: $20 for adults, $50 for family. Day of run: $25 for adults, $55 for family. Parking and onsite registration (begins at 9 am) will be at the Corn Crib, 12 East Street, Shelby. For more information, including pre-registration, call Shelby City Hall at 712-544-2404.

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