The 8th Annual Shelbyville Community Trunk or Treat returns to the heart of Downtown Shelbyville on Wed., October 28 from 6-8pm.

Bring your trick-or-treaters through the Strand's friendly haunted theatre, with multiple stops along the journey for treats from volunteer creepers. Sat., October 31 (6-9pm)

Volunteers make all of the difference! 🍎 The Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc. is held in the parking lot of Blue River Career Program in Shelbyville on the third Saturday of each month from 10am-Noon (Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, and Dec. 19). The Mobile Pantry is also in Morristown on the fourth Friday of each month from 1-2:30pm (Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27). Volunteers are always needed and appreciated! If you would like to help out, you can just show up approximately a half hour before the distribution.

The Shelby Community Band will be performing a Holiday Concert at the Strand Theatre on Sun., December 6 at 3pm. This performance is free of charge.

The Strand Theatre will be hosting The Jingle Bell Rockin Tribute Band on Dec. 20 at 6pm. This is a 10-piece group that honors Hoosier country singer Bobby Helms and his 1957 holiday classic, "Jingle Bell Rock.” The group features Bobby Helms' son on drums and his grandson as lead singer. Tickets

Blue River Youth Choir will hold a concert on Sun., December 6 at the Shelby County Players Wortman Family Civic Theatre at 6:30 pm. (1416 Miller Avenue Shelbyville, IN 46176)

SASS is sponsoring families for our Christmas Cheer Campaign. If you would like to volunteer to shop for a child or a family, please register here. Individual donations (including toys, gift cards) can be made at Three Sisters, Capone's Downtown Speakeasy, Harvest and Hearth, City Hall, and Boba Cafe.

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with the annual Mistletoe Market (5-8pm) and Holiday Parade (7pm) on Fri., December 4 in downtown Shelbyville, IN! This beloved community event features festive activities, shopping, and family-friendly fun for all ages.

The holiday season is almost here, and we invite you to immerse yourself in the festive spirit at Mainstreet Shelbyville Inc's 7th Annual Mistletoe Market on Fri., December 4 (5-8pm).

Healthy Shelby County is hosting a CommunityLink Holiday Market Fundraiser on Sat., December 12 from 10am-3pm. Shop local vendors, free pictures with Santa, hot cocoa bar, children’s crafts, cookie decorating, and MORE! Stay tuned for details! If you are a small business, crafter, maker or baker, use this link to apply for a 10x10 vendor spot. $40 per vendor.

Delta Theta Tau, Zeta Lambda Chapter will be hosting their 54th Annual Gift & Hobby Show on Sat., November 7 (9am-3pm) at Shelbyville Middle School.

Preparations are underway to bring The Lisa Muegge Feast of Plenty to Shelby County, IN for the first time this Thanksgiving. Local partners are working together to ensure community members have access to a free Thanksgiving meal and food for their pantry following the holiday.

The classic story of Hansel and Gretel will be told at the Shelby County Players Wortman Family Civic Theatre with all the excitement of the Grimm’s adventure tale. Hansel and Gretel make it out of the forest just in time for Gretel’s Birthday! It is an audience-participation event in which everyone is invited to help Hansel and Gretel as they try to save themselves. Shows will run between December 4-13. Check out the schedule and buy tickets here.

Firefly is hosting a Parent Cafe’ Meeting on Thurs., Nov. 5 (5:30-6:30pm). This is an opportunity for you to connect with other parents and learn how to support your family’s growth. Registration covers child care and dinner. Register here.

The SASS (Shelby Accessing Shelby Supports) team is partnering with local agencies to host a Community Baby Shower at the CommunityLink on Sat., November 7 from 9am-Noon. Visit participating community resource booths, learn about programs available to your family, and discover services supporting Shelby County parents, babies, children, and families. Register for Safe Sleep Class here.

Join Twizted Journeys on Sat., Nov. 7 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds for a day of remembrance, stories and connection for the people who serve and the ones who love them.

Shelby County Public Library is hosting a life-changing simulation that teaches about the mental and physical challenges those with dementia face every day. This Virtual Dementia Tour by Second Wind Dreams is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4. It will be held in Carnegie East Wing, Room B.

All are welcome to attend Morristown Community Historical Society monthly meetings! They meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7pm at the Morristown Fire Station.

If you want to shop and support a good cause, make sure to follow Rupert’s Kids for their regular Community Days Events in Shelbyville and Flat Rock. Community Day Events are a unique opportunity for Rupert's Kids to give back to the community while also supporting our mission through fundraising. These events are made possible through our valuable partnership with CVS, which donates unused inventory that might otherwise end up in landfills. You can learn more and sign up to receive their enewsletter here.

Human Services, Inc. will be set up at the Salvation Army on November 2 from 9am-11:45am and Healthy Shelby County CommunityLink on November 19 and December 10 from 9am-11:45am and 12:45pm-3:45pm. Stop in to get signed up for energy assistance programs. Questions? 812-372-8407 or eap@hsi-indiana.com

Two new agencies have joined our Shelby County Nonprofit family! 

• Su Casa: Latino centered social service agency

• De Colores Arts Collective: Celebrating Hispanic cultural arts, music, craft, and community  

Josh Martin was hired as the new Executive Director of the Shelby County YMCA. He will officially begin his new role on Mon., August 10. Congrats, Josh!

Finding grant funding can feel especially challenging in today's uncertain landscape, but new opportunities are available. In a recent Charitable Advisors article, Morgan Riley shares 10 grant opportunities for Indiana nonprofits and offers practical encouragement for organizations looking to diversify funding, strengthen partnerships, and build long-term resilience. Whether your organization is large or small, this resource is a great place to start exploring new funding possibilities. Read article…

Shelby County Players recently received a $1 million Arts & Culture Award through Indiana's READI 2.0 program to support Phase 2 of the Wortman Family Civic Theatre project. The funding will provide professional lighting, sound, audio-visual, and networking technology, enhancing performances while expanding opportunities for educational programs, community events, workforce training, and increased accessibility.

Sunshine Houses hours have changed; the Red Barn will now be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am-1pm.

The Salvation Army of Shelbyville, Indiana has a few Sundays and Holidays that they need a Church, Group, or Family to provide a meal for the Community Meal Program. Groups would be responsible for bringing the meal in or cooking on site. Serving the meals, and cleanup.

The Fairland Historical Society is proud to celebrate their second anniversary! As they continue sharing the stories that shape our community, they’re excited to introduce their new website—a hub for local history. Explore historic photos, discover helpful resources, and stay updated on upcoming events at https://sites.google.com/view/fairland-historical-society. Be sure to bookmark the page and check back often!

Did you know that you can sign up to receive text alerts from Emergency Management Shelby County? Recently this system was activated to share about severe weather, the Warming Shelter that was activated, and who to contact to volunteer.