SASS Shelby Accessing Social Supports has organized its 4th annual Back to School Drive and Distribution. Make sure to check out the school supply distribution dates. You may also register your children for a free backpack. School supply donations and financial contributions are also needed.
Read MoreFirefly: Parent Support Meeting
There are still a few spots left for the Parent Support Meeting at the Ville Church (1115 St. Joseph St. Shelbyville Indiana 46176 on Tues., July 2 from 5-6pm. Registration is required, child care available, dinner served!
Read MoreShelby County Public Library: Summer Reading Events
Summer Reading programming is in full swing at the Shelby County Public Library! Make sure to check out their summer reading calendar of events.
Read MoreShelby Co. Tourism & Visitors Bureau: Taste of Shelby County (June 7)
The Shelby Co. Tourism & Visitors Bureau 10th Annual Taste of Shelby County will be held on Fri., June 7 from 6-10pm at Shelbyville’s Downtown Public Square. It is MHPs 100th Anniversary - and they will ensure this Taste is one for the books! As the sole sponsor of the 2024 Taste, plans are underway for great food, libations, music, art .... fun for the entire family!
Read MoreFairland Historical Society Formed (Open House July 20)
A Fairland Historical Society has formed to share the history of Fairland, Indiana, including Moral & Brandywine Townships. If you have any old photos showing the exterior of buildings in Fairland or other information / pics from the area, please share them. They are working on a map of the town using old photos. They are also hosting an Open House where you can scan your Moral & Brandywine Township pics on July 20 at 10am at the Fairland Town Hall. Contact: fairlandhistory@gmail.com; Facebook; Blog
Read MoreBoys & Girls Club of Shelby County: 70 Years of Service Campaign
The Boys & Girls Club of Shelby County celebrated their 70 years of service with an open house on Fri., May 31! Help them meet their campaign goal of $15,000 by July 15. You can make an immediate difference & impact on the youth of Shelby County by giving to their campaign. Visit www.shelbycountybgc.com/70-for-70 to donate.
Read MoreBlue River Community Foundation: City & Progress Grants (Interest Forms Due July 1)
Grant Interest Forms for the Blue River Community Foundation City & County Progress Grant Cycle are due on July 1 (Grant Range: $5000-$50,000). Full applications are due on August 1. *Funded by Shelbyville and Shelby County Racino Income & Administered by the Blue River Community Foundation.
Read MoreSpecial Olympics: Summer Sports Call-Out
Special Olympics of Shelby County Summer Sports Call-Out! Please contact one of the listed coaches if you’d like to register. If you need a new physical, please reach out to Abby Shuck to get the Shelby County link for registration and physical 317-696-6535.
Read MoreComedy Magician Daniel Lusk at Strand Theatre (June 9)
Magic is coming to Shelby County! Stop by the library to pick up your FREE tickets to the Daniel Lusk Magic Show (Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 3:00 pm) at the Strand Theatre! Tickets are available at both the Youth Services desk in Shelbyville and the Circulation Desk in Morristown.
Read MoreThe Ville Church buys New Facility
The Ville Church (1115 St Joseph St; Shelbyville, IN 46176) shared on Sunday, June 3 that they bought Town & Country Christian Church (2133 Tucker Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176). The Ville plans to start services in the new facility in August. They will keep both buildings. Their facility on St. Joseph St. will become a community center where initiatives such as their afterschool hot meal program will take place.
Read MoreMeltzer Farm: New Youtube Channel
Meltzer Woods has a new YouTube channel which tells the stories of how Meltzer Woods came to be. The tales are told by members of the Meltzer Family and are sure to entertain you! Be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified of new videos!
Read MoreShelby County Public Library: Summer Reading Signup Party (June 10)
Help the Shelby County Public Library kick off their 2024 Summer Reading program. Stop by the Shelbyville Branch anytime on Mon., June 10 (3-6pm / Open House) for games, light refreshments, crafts, and to enroll in the program. You can also sign up at the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch of the Library. Stop by for their party on Tues., June 11 (3-6pm / Open House). Learn to use Beanstack to log your reading, grab a treat from the Snowie truck, and create fun keepsakes for your summer adventures!
Read MoreBlue River Soccer Assoc. & SHS Girls Soccer: Parking Lot Sale & Bake Sale (June 22)
Please join Blue River Soccer Association and SHS Girls Soccer Team for their Annual Parking Lot Sale on June 22 (8am-2pm). Either reserve a spot to sell your stuff or come and shop! It is $20 for a parking spot to sell items. Proceeds from the $20 go directly to BRSA field maintenance. SHS Girls Soccer Team will also be having a bake sale as a fundraiser for their team. People can message the BRSA Facebook page or email BRSASecretary@gmail.com with any questions and to reserve spots to sell goods.
Read MorePurdue Extension: Free Wellness Classes (Fridays in June)
Claire Rivron from the Purdue Extension Office is offering free Wellness Classes at 11am every Friday in June at the Purdue Extension Office - Shelby Co. (20 W Polk St., Ste. 200, Shelbyville IN 46176). Get help finding the path to a healthier lifestyle!
Read MoreMainstreet: Wine Walk (June 21)
Join Mainstreet Shelbyville, Inc. downtown on Fri., June 21 for the annual Shelbyville Wine Walk presented by Knauf Insulation.
Read MoreJuneteenth - A Day for All (June 22)
Make sure to stop by Sunset Park on Sat., June 22 from 12-5pm for free food, live music, and entertainment for ‘Juneteenth: A Day for All.’ Stay tuned for more details! The park is located at 544 Sunset Park Dr, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
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