Join Shelbyville Indiana Parks & Recreation for a delightful evening of Wine and Canvas on September 8th from 6-8pm at the Civic Center. Sip and paint your way to a masterpiece while enjoying the company of fellow art enthusiasts. Remember, participants must be 21 years old. Secure your spot by registering here.
Read MoreKidzone: Parking Lot Extravaganza Sale (September 23)
Sign up today to be a seller at the Kidzone Preschool & Childcare Parking Lot Extravaganza Sale on Sat., September 23! A great time to clean out closets, drawers and the garage! Join them as a seller and a shopper! Register to be a seller.
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Community Eclipse Meeting
The Shelby County Eclipse Planning Committee will be hosting their first Community Eclipse Meeting on Wednesday, September 13th at 6 pm at the Shelby County Courthouse Annex, Room 208A (25 W Polk St). This meeting is FREE and open to the public.
Read MoreWortman Family Foundation: Grants for Shelby + Hancock Counties
Grant interest forms are now being accepted for the Wortman Family Foundation Fund 2023 Grant Cycle. Requests between $2,500-$25,000 will be considered. Interest forms are due on November 1, 2023. Organizations with approved interest forms will receive a link to the grant application. Grant applications are due on December 1, 2023.
Read MoreBlue River Cross Country Course - Volunteers Appreciated
A volunteer crew took action at the Blue River Cross Country Course to help them prepare for the first meet on August 19. The course runs on the help of volunteers and sponsors. If you'd like to get involved as a volunteer (mowing, working events, maintenance) or be a financial sponsor, please contact them or give them a call at 317-364-1850. They’d love to have you!
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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Shelby County Cornstock (September 3)
Shelby County Cornstock is a FREE all day FAMILY FRIENDLY music event in Historic Downtown Shelbyville, Indiana on September 3 (10am-11:45pm) featuring the best of local and regional bands!
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Arts in the Park (Sept. 9)
Plan to join Shelby County Arts Fest for Arts in the Park on September 9, 2023 from 9am-2pm at Blue River Memorial Park (725 Lee Blvd.) in Shelbyville. This is a free event offering a variety of interactive art projects for all ages. Full Event Schedule.
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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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CPR Training Class (August 19)
The Shelby County Health Department is offering a CPR class on August 19th from 9am-12pm. Limited spots available contact them for details at 317-392-6470.
Read MoreFirst Financial Foundation Grant
The First Financial Foundation was created in 2017 to support programs and organizations that enhance and develop the communities in which we do business. They particularly focus on low-income communities, prioritizing: neighborhood development | workforce development and education | culture and the arts. They look for successful applicants to generally have the following characteristics: stable financial resources, community-focused mission, and a strong and diverse leadership team. They anticipate having their next open-funding period in Q2 2024.
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Nonprofit Luncheon (September 19)
Brian Cohoon of Thompson and Associates will be presenting on value-based estate planning at Blue River Community Foundation (*New Location!) on Tuesday, September 19 at 11am in conjunction with Blue River Community Foundation and MHP Foundation (RSVP Required - Free to Attend). Shelby County nonprofits (including staff and board members) are encouraged to take advantage of this general informational session to help with your organization’s fundraising efforts or personal giving goals.
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