Family Services & Prevention Programs has free office furniture for any 501(c)3. This includes some 4 drawer file cabinets, bookshelves, large lateral files, assorted chairs, and a couple desks. Interested persons can come look at the furniture on Aug 31 between 9:00am to 2:00pm (2021 S Riley Highway Shelbyville, IN 46176). First come, first served. You must be prepared to take items with you that day.
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Morristown Mobile Pantry Rescheduled due to the Heat
The Gleaners mobile pantry in Morristown scheduled for Fri., August 25 has been rescheduled to Fri., September 1 (1pm-2:30pm) due to extreme heat expected in the area.
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HSI, Inc. Food Pantry Update
Beginning in October 2023, Human Services, Inc. (HSI) Food Pantry will be by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call the office at 317-398-3153 on the Wednesday before the 2nd and 4th Friday of the Month.
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Congratulations to Cancer Association of Shelby County
Cancer Association of Shelby County was voted the #1 Nonprofit Agency and #1 Flea Market / Thrift Store in the Shelbyville News ‘Shelby County’s Greatest 2023’ Competition. They are grateful for the community support!
Read MoreCommunity Gardens in Downtown Shelbyville Producing Fruit
Take a walk along Jackson Street in downtown Shelbyville and you will find a few community gardens!
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Shelbyville Parks & Recreation Pickleball Courts Under Construction
Shelbyville Parks and Recreation is working with the City of Shelbyville Street Department to install Pickleball Courts at Blue River Memorial Park. In total, there will be eight courts at the park.
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SENSES Adds New Play Equipment / Tactile Wall & Expands Hours
Senses has some exciting new play equipment and has completely refaced their 24’ tactile wall. They also are offering new and expanded hours. They are now open on Tuesday and Saturday from 10-1, Thursday from 4-7 and FRIDAY from 10-2. They serve children of all abilities from 1 though 6 and ask for $7 per child to play.
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John Wheeler Writes Books about his Special Olympics Journey - Book Signing (Oct. 16)
John Wheeler, a Morristown, Indiana resident, has written a second book in his series, A Magical Season: Part 2. The book details his journey with Team Indiana’s basketball team to the Special Olympics USA Games. John hopes that his books inspire future athletes and wants them to know that if you work hard and set your mind to it you can accomplish anything! Books can be purchased here. He will also be selling and signing books at the Shelby County Public Library on Mon., October 16 at 6pm.
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Shelby County Players Welcomes Education Director
Shelby County Players is excited to have Amber Roth on staff as the Education Director! If you have any kids and teens who are interested in theater, make sure to connect with Amber. She's got great programs and classes lined up for 2023-24. Contact: aroth@shelbycountyplayers.org
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Grover Center: Director Alex Krach Embarking on New Journey
Alex Krach, Grover Center: Museum and Historical Society Director, has accepted a position at a museum in New York. Alex, thank you so much for the energy that you have brought to Shelby County! Please drop by Grover anytime between 12-3pm on Sat., August 19 to help wish him well on his journey ...and to check out the incredible work that he has done inside the museum!
Read MoreMeltzer Woods celebrates 50th Year as National Landmark
This year, Meltzer Woods will celebrate its 50th anniversary of being designated a National Natural Landmark. Meltzer Woods is one of Indiana’s last remaining fragments of old growth forest. “Old growth” means the land has trees more than 150 years old and has been left as forest for a century or more. The preserve is located at 1522 S. 600 East, Shelbyville.
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Julia and Nicholas Runnebohm Early Learning Center: Groundbreaking Ceremony Held
The official ground breaking ceremony for the Julia and Nicholas Runnebohm Early Learning Center located in Intelliplex Park by Major Hospital in Shelbyville, Indiana was held on August 9, 2023. It is expected that the facility will be open in the fall of 2024. The nearly 25,000-square-foot facility will provide day care and early learning opportunities for up to 200 children upon its completion. Learn more…
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