The Shelbyville Central Education Foundation now has grants available for teachers in the Shelbyville Central School System! These grants will provide an opportunity for teachers to bring new ideas into the classroom and enhance the learning experience of students. (Deadlines: July 1 & November 1 - *Requests must be $1000 or under)
Read MoreYMCA: Healthy Kids Day (April 29)
Join the Shelby County YMCA on Sat., April 29 for a day of healthy, fun activities that celebratesids being kids!
Read MoreBeyond the Label Autism Services: 10yr Celebration!
Beyond the Label Autism Services is celebrating their ten year anniversary with a free family-friendly party on Sat., May 6 (11am-2pm) at Blue River Memorial Park.
Read More"Give Back to Your Community Day" --Waldron, Indiana (New Date - May 12)
The 8th Annual “Give Back to Your Community Day” hosted by the Waldron Area Hometown Community Fund will take place on Fri., May 12 from 8:30am-2pm (*Please note that this is a new date! The original date was postponed due to rain!). Meet at Waldron High School. If you’d like to help and could bring any of the following items, they would appreciate it — Brooms, Clippers, Shovels, Rake, Gloves, & Sunscreen. Other donations that are needed — Your time, Water, Gloves, Trash Bags, Mulch & Buckets.
Read MoreSCAAC: Paint the Town Purple (May 18)
The Shelby County Active Aging Coalition (SCAAC) invites you to ‘Paint the Town Purple’ on Thurs., May 18 (6-11pm) at Capone’s Downtown Speakeasy. Dine to donate, auction, drink special, raffle and live music. Proceeds benefit The Longest Day Walk of Shelby County (June 23) to raise Alzheimer's disease awareness.
Read MoreBlue River Comm. Choir / Blue River Youth Choir: 'Sounds of Spring'
Blue River Community Choir & Blue River Youth Choir present ‘Sounds of Spring’ on Sunday, April 23 at 3pm at the Strand Theatre. This is a FREE concert!
Read MoreShelby Co. Public Library: Grow-a-Row
Do you like to garden? Are you looking for an activity to do with your family? The Shelby County Public Library is encouraging gardeners to grow an extra row of food this summer for needy families in our community. As food prices have risen, more families need food aid. Both Shelbyville and Morristown libraries will collect produce to distribute to food pantries. If you need seeds or have seeds to donate, you can visit the new Seed Library at the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch of the Shelby County Library. (765-818-1718; 127 E Main St., Morristown IN 46161; growarowshelby@gmail.com)
Read MoreTree Give-Away (April 29)
The Tree Give-Away this year will be on April 29th at Blue River Memorial Park (725 Lee Blvd, Shelbyville, IN 46176). They will be set up near the splash pad. The Give-away will not begin until 8:30 AM, after the start of the Tree Trot 5K. (Red Pine, Virginia Pine, Red Oak, Tulip tree, Bald Cypress, Chestnut Oak, Shagbark Hickory, Buttonbush, Silky Dogwood, and Black Chokeberry)
Read MoreBlue River Cross Country Course: Tree Trot 5k Run/Walk
Registration is open for Tree Trot 5K Run/Walk at Blue River Memorial Park on April 29th. All proceeds from the event will go to purchasing big trees to plant along the Blue River Cross Country Course. The walk will begin at 8:15am. Pre-registration is $30 and includes a T-shirt. Pre-registration ends at midnight on April 24. Race-day registration is $45 and shirts are not guaranteed. Racing categories include 12-and-under, 13-18, 19-39, 40-59, 60-80 and 80-and-over. More details and pre-registration
Read MoreParks & Rec: Blue River Highland Games (May 20)
Shelbyville Parks & Recreation is hosting Blue River Highland Games on Sat., May 20. The competition will include the following categories: Heavy Weight for Distance, Light Weight for Distance, Weight Over Bar, Braemar Stone, Open Stone, Caber, Light Hammer, Heavy Hammer, and Sheaf. Registration will be limited to 60 athletes. The Event will start at 9am - *Rain or Shine. Spectators pay $5 at the gate; Kids 5 and under are free.
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Plan for the Solar Eclipse (April 8, 2024)
Start your planning! A total solar eclipse is set for April 8, 2024 and Shelby County will be in its line of total darkness. This is going to attract a huge crowd to view the astrological phenomenon. Organizations and local businesses are encouraged to create special programming and events to celebrate this once in a lifetime event. Several volunteers will be needed to help out with programs / events and greeting guests in the area! Sign up to help!
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BRANCH: Earth Day Weed Wrangle (Apr. 22)
Join BRANCH out at Blue River Memorial Park (725 Lee Boulevard Shelbyville IN 46176) on Earth Day - Sat., April 22 (1pm-3pm) to learn how to identify garlic mustard and dame's rocket and help us remove them from the park. Meet at the green bridge.
Read MoreDollar General Literacy Grant
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation invites applications for its Youth Literacy Grants program. Through the program, grants of up to $4,000 will be awarded to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations in support of efforts to help students who are reading below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading. (Deadline to apply is April 27)
Read MoreHarbor Freight Tools for School Grant
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools is a program of the Smidt Foundation, established by Harbor Freight Tools owner and founder Eric Smidt, to advance excellent skilled trades education in United States public high schools. The 2023 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence will award $1.5 million in cash prizes to 25 outstanding skilled trades teachers and their programs. Start or continue your application today at hftforschoolsprize.org. (Round 1 applications are due May 5, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.)
Read MoreMeals on Wheels: Volunteers Needed
If you are looking for rewarding volunteer work, Meals on Wheels needs people to help deliver hot meals to home-bound Shelby County residents! If interested, please call: 317-398-4470.
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Special Olympics: Bowling Fundraiser (May 11)
Join Special Olympics for a fun night of bowling on Thurs., May 11 from 5:30-8:30pm at Blue River Bowl (1601 S Miller St., Shelbyville IN 46176). 50% of all bowling fees will be donated to Special Olympics Indiana - Shelbyville to support their year-round athletic programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Reservations to Blue River bowl are recommended: (317) 392-2227.
Read MoreOperation RoundUp Grant
RushShelby Energy is currently accepting applications for their Operation RoundUp grant program. The deadline to apply is May 4, 2023. Application and more information.
Read MoreDuke Energy Found. / IN Economic Dev. Assoc. Found.: Childcare Innovation Grants
The Indiana Economic Development Association Foundation (Foundation) has received a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation for the purpose of assisting Indiana communities in their efforts to increase childcare capacity. The Foundation will be making grants to Indiana communities to enable them to begin the process of assessing and addressing childcare gaps. The deadline to submit an intent to propose must do so by April 17*. The grant proposal deadline is May 8.
Read MoreSCAAC: Longest Day Walk of Shelby County (June 23)
This June, stand up to the darkness of Alzheimer’s with Shelby County Active Aging Coalition (SCAAC). Join their team for The Longest Day— the day the Alzheimer’s Association calls on everyone to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Together, raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Longest Day Walk will take place on Fri., June 23, 2023; Registration 8:30am; Walk 9am-Noon (Registration).
Read MoreFriends of the Blue River & Shelby Co. Democrats: Earth Day Clean-Up (Apr. 22)
Help spruce up a portion of the Blue River Memorial Park Trail Corridor. On Sat., April 22 at 10am, meet at the Blue River Memorial Park Canoe Ramp (past Walmart on Lee Blvd). Wear your boots and bring your gloves if you have them. Friends of the Blue River and Shelby County Democrats will provide the rest.
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