Join the Shelby County YMCA on Sat., April 29 for a day of healthy, fun activities that celebratesids being kids!
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 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 MoreFFY 2023 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP-S)
The FFY 2023 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP-S) grant application window is open for local applicants. To receive NSGP-S, organizations cannot be located in Hamilton or Marion Counties. Due to the deadline to return applications to FEMA, the application period for NSGP funding will be short. Indiana local applications are due to grants@dhs.in.gov by 5 p.m. EDT, April 25, 2023. All proposed projects are capped at $150,000.
Read MoreFamily Fun Fest (April 26)
The local Prevent Child Abuse Council is hosting a FREE Family Fun Fest Event! The event will be held April 26th from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the parking lot between Boys & Girls Club and Girls Inc. This will include Activities for Kids, Raffle Prizes, Community Resources, Health Screenings, and so much more. If your local organization would like to have an info table at the event, please contact Linda Reismiller, Firefly Children & Family Alliance.
Read MoreShelby County Public Library: Animal Shelter Supply Drive
Throughout the month of April 2023, the Shelby County Public Library will be taking donations for the Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter.
Read MoreMaster Gardeners Plant Sale (April 29)
The Shelby County Master Gardeners “Garden Sale and Show” will take place on Sat., April 29 from 9am-1pm at the Shelby County Fairgrounds (500 Frank St, Shelbyville, IN 46176). Shop vendors for plants, decor and tools. Free Admission, Free Parking, Speakers, and Free Children’s Activities. Request booth space..
Read MorePOET Community Grant
POET – Shelbyville is offering Community Impact Grants of up to $2,500 to individuals or groups who have plans to make their local community better. Learn more and apply by April 28, 2023. Learn more & apply.
Read MoreThe First Church of God: Bundle Up Program (Collection in April)
The First Church of God, 1815 S. Miller St. in Shelbyville, IN 46176, is collecting coats, hats, scarves and gloves or monetary donations through the month of April. The coats will be given away on Sept. 30. If you would like a box to help collect coats call Christina at 317- 642-9024.
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