In celebration of National Reading Month, Blue River Community Foundation is once again offering a 1:1 match on gifts of any amount up to $1,000 made to the Shelby County Imagination Library Fund during March.
Read MoreSCUFFY 2023 Drive: Building Shelby County One Heart at a Time
Shelby County United Fund (SCUFFY) 2023 Drive, ‘Building Shelby County One Heart at a Time,’ launched on March 1. Their goal is to raise $895,000 by May 3, 2023. They provide financial support for 13 local agencies in Shelby County, Indiana.
Read MoreCentral Indiana Land Trust: Meltzer Woods Weed Wrangle
Can you feel it? Spring is just around the corner. That means that garlic mustard will be rearing its head very soon. Invasive bush honeysuckle will green up. Callery pear will be in bloom before we know it. These invasive species, left unchecked, pose a real threat to natural areas. But never fear. Invasive plants like these don't stand a chance against our stewardship crew and volunteers! Ready to get your hands dirty? Work days from the Central Indiana Land Trust are planned! With just a few hours of your time, you can help improve the health of our preserves. Join them at Meltzer Woods (1522 S 600 E, Shelbyville, IN 46176) on any of the following dates: April 12 (10am-1pm); April 19 (10am-1pm); April 26 (10am-1pm); May 3 (10am-1pm) and May 10 (10am-1pm). Full Volunteering Details
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The Cancer Association of Shelby County Inc.: Grand Reopening (Open House - March 7)
The Cancer Association of Shelby County Inc. is pleased to announce that they have moved their offices to 37 Public Square and the Second Time Around Thrift Store has expanded at 31 Public Square. You are invited to a Ribbon Cutting/Open House to be held on Tuesday, March 7th at 10:00 a.m.
Read MoreJane Pauley Community Health Center: New Location (Open House - April 11)
The Jane Pauley Community Health Center (JPCHC) announced that effective March 30, its Shelbyville practice will begin seeing patients in a new, expanded location at 1818 E. State Road 44, Suite B. Help them celebrate by attending an open house on Tues., April 11 (3-6pm) — RSVP.
Read MoreHygiene Drive: Lathering the Community with Love
Shelby Accessing Social Supports (SASS) is offering a free hygiene supply drive for families in need. A donation drive will be held at WalMart in Shelbyville, IN on March 17 & 18. You can also drop off donations at Community Corrections (10 W Polk St., Shelbyville IN 46176) or donate through an Amazon Wishlist. Distribution will be held at the Ville Church on March 25 from 11am-2pm. Please contact Kim Russell (KRussell@fireflyin.org) with any questions.
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