The Grover Center is releasing a Shelby County History Mystery Subscription Box next year! Each box is jam-packed with Shelby County history, activities, and an exclusive design only found in the box.
Read MoreShelbyville Central Schools: Free Parent Workshop (Trust-Based Relational Intervention)
Shelbyville Central Schools is pleased to announce that they are offering a Parent Workshop (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) that can help parents interpret and address difficult PK-5th grade behaviors while building strong levels of trust, self-worth, and voice with them. These are free parenting sessions hosted by professionally trained staff from the HopeAlight organization. The evening sessions will take place Thursday, January 12 and Thursday, January 19 from 5:30-7:30pm at Shelbyville Central Schools Central Office (1121 E. State Rd. 44). Light snacks and pizza will be provided for parents who attend. You need to RSVP in order to attend.
Read MoreShelbyville IVY Tech Sharing Shelf
The sharing shelf at the Shelbyville IVY Tech campus supplies students on the go with snacks and quick meals to keep them focused at school. Their goal is to keep the students studying, successful and staying to complete their education. The food you provide helps students meet that goal. Drop off donations at the Shelbyville Ivy Tech campus or contact Adriel at apike26@ivytech.edu to learn more about the sharing shelf.
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HSI / Human Services, Inc. hosting a Diaper Drive
Human Services, Inc. (HSI) / Head Start is conducting a diaper drive. If anyone would like to donate diapers, wipes, or pull-ups, they will go to families in need. Donations can be dropped off at Head Start at 1609 S. Miller St.
Read MoreDonations Needed for Morristown Community Park
The Morristown Community Development Partnership - MCDP (formerly the Revitalization Committee) is working on a series of improvements for the town of Morristown and for the town Park. They are asking the community for help funding the project.
Read MoreRunning an Online Auction - Auctria
If your Nonprofit organization is considering running a fundraising auction online, you might consider checking out Auctria.com. This user-friendly business allows an organization to get a web auction up and running easily. They will also support live events. Their pricing includes a generous free version.
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Lighted Christmas Parade in Waldron
There will be a Lighted Christmas Parade on Sun., Dec 18th in Waldron, IN. The parade will start at 5:30pm. Santa will be at the St Paul gym roughly at 6:30 once the parade is over where you can bring the kids by for some gifts, cookies, and hot chocolate. Let's get decorating those tractors, golf carts, trucks, cars, fire trucks, and any other vehicle or equipment! The line up will start at Myers Food at 5pm.
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Social Service Agencies unite for "Weathering the Winter Woes" Event
As the holidays are approaching and the weather is becoming colder, social service agencies in Shelby County united through S.A.S.S. (Shelby Accessing Social Support) to offer an event to help people navigate the change in season.
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Operation Holiday Program: Assisting Veterans and their Families
The Indiana Military Family Relief Fund is helping veterans and their families this holiday season through the Operation Holiday Program. Veterans and their families can receive $300 per dependent child in the household and $200 per household toward a holiday meal. Veterans need to apply online at in.gov/dva or by calling 317-232-3910 by December 30. Hoosiers can donate to the fund here. (More details…)
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Nonprofit Free Furniture
Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA) is hosting a Free Furniture Day for Nonprofits on Dec. 13th from 9am-4pm and Dec. 15th from 3pm-6pm, and you're invited! [Location: 32 E. Washington St., Suite 1100, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (Located in the Symphony Centre offices, next to Five Guys)]
Read MoreCookies & Cocoa with Santa
Santa will be arriving at CraneWerks on Saturday, December 10. Stop by anytime between 10:00am-12:30pm for cookies, cocoa and a FREE photo with Santa. CraneWerks is located at 511 N. Range Line Rd. Morristown IN 46161.
Read MoreFood Pantries in Shelby County
No matter the season, local food pantries can always use donations of nonperishable food items and financial support. Here is a list of Shelby County, Indiana Food Pantries and Mini-Pantries. Shelby County Pantry Pals also helps stock local pantries if you are desiring to donate toward an organization who help those who live with food insecurity.
Read MoreThe Strand Theatre: December Shows
The Strand Theatre appreciates volunteers at every performance! Whether it’s helping greet guests, work the concession stand, or clean before or after the show, you are welcome to get involved! (*As a bonus, you’ll even get to enjoy the show!). Please connect with the theatre to find out more volunteer details: (317) 392-1713 or strand-theatre-shelbyville.org.
Read MoreGrover Center: Christmas in Old Shelby
Don’t miss walking through the winter wonderland in the Streets of Old Shelby at the Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society. You can stop in and check out this year’s Festival of the Trees and the museum’s other exhibits anytime! On December 17, a special event will be held. Children can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and participate in various crafts and activities.
Read MoreShelby County Players: The Great SCP Pack Out!
Shelby County Players are looking for volunteers from Dec. 3-10 to help pack up SCP OFFSTAGE so construction can begin on their new Civic Theatre. You can sign up for a shift here.
Read MoreHSI: Volunteers Needed for Food Distribution
Human Services, Inc. could use volunteers. Help is needed at the HSI, Inc. office for food prep each week and at the Shelby County Fairgrounds for food distribution once a month (December 14). Individuals, companies, and organizations are all invited to help. Please contact HSI with any questions and to let them know if you are able to help: (317) 398-3153 or jclark@hsi-indiana.com
Read MoreShelby County YMCA: Holiday Toy Drive
Are you cleaning out toys your kiddos have outgrown to make space for new Christmas toys? The Shelby County YMCA would love to have these toys for their Child Watch area! They will take gently used toys for their 3mth-10yr old kids anytime between December 1-31.
Read MoreLibrary (Morristown Branch): Letters to Santa
The magical mailbox to Santa has arrived at the Velma Wortman Branch of the Shelby County Public Library! Drop off your letters to Santa anytime between now and December 17th. Be sure to include a return address so Santa can write a letter back! The mailbox is located just outside the library's side entry (next to the post office parking lot).
Read MoreShelby Community Band: Home for the Holidays Concert
The Shelby Community Band’s annual Christmas concert will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit! The program will take place at Triton Central High School on Sun., Dec. 11 at 3pm. Please bring canned goods or non-perishable items to help restock the pantries! They will also have a visit from Santa! Please bring your cell phone or camera to get pics with Santa during intermission.
Read MoreNew Life UMC: Live Nativity
New Life United Methodist Church invites you to join them for a drive-through journey of Jesus’ birth. Enjoy the Christmas story from the comfort of your vehicle while you drive by scenes from the entire Christmas story, complete with live animals and actors. We want to provide your family with a sense of togetherness and community as we celebrate this Christmas season! Come Fri., December 9 from 6-8 pm or Sat., December 10 from 4-7 pm.
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