City of Harlan Current Calendar of Events

TUESDAY, JULY 25
PERSONNEL AND FINANCE MEETING, 4:00 PM, Council Chambers

THURSDAY, JULY 27
HMU BOARD MEETING, 4:00 PM, HMU Board Room

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1
CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 5:15 PM, Council Chambers

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

MONDAY, AUGUST 14
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING, 5:15 PM, Library Meeting Room

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15
AIRPORT COMMISSION, 7:00 AM, Council Chambers

PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, 12:00 NOON, Council Chambers

CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 5:15 PM, Council Chambers

MONDAY,  AUGUST 21
FIRE DEPT MEETING NIGHT, 7:00 PM, Fire Hall

FRIDAY,
VET'S MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM COMMISSION, 11:30 AM, Vet's Aud Board Room

 

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Did You Know?

Milk & Honey, serves breakfast until 2 pm, Tuesday through Sunday, along with other delicious food. They are a farm to table restaurant established in June 2015, inside the Old Hotel Saylor in downtown Harlan. Their summer menu is now available and can be delivered to your place of business by calling 712-579-1933.

St. Mary Our Lady Fatima Parish Picnic, Portsmouth, Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30. Stands open after 4 pm Mass on Saturday, July 29. Also on Saturday, 1 pm – Pitch Tournament, 2:30 pm – Sand Volleyball Tournament; 5 pm – Bean Bag Toss Tournament; 8 pm – Midnight – Free Dance. On Sunday, July 30, stands open at 4 pm, inflatables and midway open at 4:30 pm; 1 pm IWL Championship Game (ball diamond)’ 4 – 7 pm – Broasted Chicken Dinner by Staley’s Catering; 6:30 pm – Miscellaneous auction; during the auction: raffle and quilt drawings. Both nights: 6:30 pm – Dauber Bingo; 6 – 9 pm Roli Poli the Clown.

Smith Family Collectables Open House. Sunday, July 30, 1 – 5 pm, during the Portsmouth Parish Picnic and Saturday, August 12, 1 – 5 p.m. Located at 201 2^nd Street, Portsmouth.

Harlan Crazy Day Rocks (sale), Saturday, July 22, on the Historic Downtown Harlan Square. 

2017 Athletic Physicals – Myrtue Medical Center Clinics. Tuesday, July 25, 8:30 – 11:30 am at the Avoca Clinic, 510 N. Elm Street, 712-343-6455. Thursday, July 27,
8:30 – 11:30 am at the Elk Horn Clinic, 4022 Main Street, 712-764-4642. Please call early to make an appointment. Physical and consent forms are available online and must be filled out prior to the appointment.   

Iowa Western Community College – Shelby County Center, Fall Schedule, August 21 – December 15, 2017. Check out their website for full class offerings and online classes, or call or visit the Shelby County Center, 712-755-3568, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan to register or for more information.

Free Summer Kids’ Movie – “Sing”, Tuesday, July 25 and Wednesday, July 26, 10 am. Harlan Theatre, 621 Court Street.

Cooking Camp, 9 am – 3 pm, hosted by the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Monday, July 24, 3^rd grade and up; Tuesday, July 25, K-2^nd. Register by Friday, July 21 by calling 712-764-2013. $10 fee for food with lunch and snacks provided.

Shelby County Area Events

Saturday, July 22

Elk Horn’s Farmers Market, 9 – 11 am, Danish Windmill, Elk Horn.

Shelby County Speedway, Harlan Iowa. No scheduled races.

Monday, July 24

Blood Drive. St. Joseph’s Hall, 12 – 6 pm, 118 Main Street, Earling. To schedule an appointment, contact Shelli at 712-747-9291. Walk-ins welcome.

Tuesday, July 25

Blood Drive. Veteran’s Memorial Building, 11:30 am – 5:30 pm, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. To schedule an appointment Anita at 712-579-1934. Walk-ins welcome.

Iowa Community Kitchen will be serving Chili Dogs, chips, baked beans, and dessert. Birthday cake sponsored by Border Fare (Lori), 4 pm to 6:30 pm at First Baptist Church, Harlan. Everyone is welcome to attend.

New and Beginning Farmer Peer Group Commodity Marketing Night, presented by Shelby County ISU Extension, 906 6^th Street, Harlan, 6 – 8 pm. Speaker - Shane Ellis, ISU Extension Farm Management Specialist. Dinner provided, please RSVP by Monday, July 24 by calling 712-755-3104.

Wednesday, July 26

Rope Warrior, professional athlete/entertainer/author, 10 - 11 am, Harlan Community Library Meeting Room, 718 Court Street.

Summer Library Program Closing Event, 11 am – 12pm, Harlan Community Library Meeting Room, 718 Court Street.

Thursday, July 27
Book Worms Youth Volunteer Group Meeting, 1 - 1:45 pm, Harlan Community Library Children's Area, 718 Court Street.

Pasture Clinic. Meet at the Shelby County Extension and Outreach office, 906 6^th Street, Harlan at 5 pm for the meal and carpool to Defiance for the presentation beginning at 6:30 pm. The clinic will address a wide variety of pasture management topics for producers. RSVP with the Shelby County Extension and Outreach office at 712-755-3104.

Beginning Gardening, 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Food Preservation 101: Learn how to preserve your fresh produce: dehydrating, canning and freezing. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street. Sponsored by ISU Extension & Outreach, Shelby County and the City of Harlan. RSVP to Shelby County Extension and Outreach, 712-755-3104

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

Pioneer Park Concert Series, 7 - 9 pm, Pioneer Park, west large shelter. Weather permitting.

Save the Date

Sunday, August 6, Iowa Community Kitchen’s Fun at the Park, 12 – 5 pm, Pioneer Park, Harlan. DJ, games, face painting, clown, and much more. Rib Eye sandwich plate $7.50; ¼ lb. Hamburger Plate $5 and; ¼ lb. Hot Dog Plate $5. Includes baked beans, potato, salad and drink. Proceeds to help fight hunger.

Saturday, August 12 – Shelby Fun Days. Concessions start at 9 am by the Shelby Fire and Rescue.

Saturday, August 19 – Tour De Shelby County Motorcycle & Vehicle Scavenger Hunt. Registration begins at 9 am, kick stands up at 10:30 am. The “tour” starts and ends at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan. $20 per bike; $25 for 2-up and vehicles.

Sunday, September 3 – 4^th Annual “Break the Silence” for Nadine Golf Tournament. Shelby County Golf Course, 1243 St. F32, Harlan. 9-hole, 4 person Best Ball, 1 pm. Call Tony Kenkel 712-579-1741 to register your team ($50 per person, includes meal) and reserve a cart ($10). Public invited to 5 pm meal for $10. Donation drop off locations: Schaben Insurance and Farmers Trust & Savings Bank locations. For more information Jenna Hucka 712-210-3579.

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2 – 3:30 pm, “Coffee, Cookies, and Canvas”. Potter House, 1012 Baldwin, Harlan. This event features the “Bright Jumping Fish”, a kid friendly painting with free coffee and cookies available.

Sunday, July 30, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, “Crock of Hydrangeas”. Potter House, 1012 Baldwin, Harlan. This is a 2 hour evening painting and if you wish to sip adult liquid inspiration, you will BYOB for this event. The first five reservations will get a $10 discount. Make your reservations at http://artland-studio.com/calendar-of-events or call 712-250-1708.

To find out more about the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry, visit our website and check us out on Facebook (when you do, make sure to “like us”).