The Velma Wortman Morristown Branch of the Shelby County Public Library held a Ribbon Cutting for the Morristown Community Park StoryWalk on June 19. Take a walk on the trail and read The Story Book Knight by Helen Docherty! Nine Star Operation Round Up, Northeastern Hometown Fund administered by Blue River Community Foundation, America Rescue Plan, and the Town of Morristown made this project possible.
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Meltzer Farm: Free Community Library (Now Back Open Saturdays & Sundays!)
The Free Community Library is now open every Saturday and Sunday this summer from 10am-7pm. The library is located at 6014 E State Rd 244, Waldron IN, 46182 *This is a Historical one-room school house. It remains in the same condition as it was in the 19th century.
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Access Pass for Families receiving State Assistance
The Access Pass program is open to Indiana residents who receive State assistance through any of the following: Hoosier Healthwise Insurance SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) CSFP (Commodity Supplement Food Program) HIP (Healthy Indiana Plan - Basic and Plus). These families can receive discounted entry passes to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Conner Prairie, and more. More Details…
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Steve Shaw Receives Tom Paul Outstanding Director Award
Steve Shaw received the Tom Paul Outstanding Director Award from IACTED for his work at Blue River Career Programs (BRCP). Congratulations, Steve! *Pic L-R- Gene Hack C4 CTE Director, Steve Shaw, Amy Shaw (wife), and David Finkel BRCP Governing Board President.
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Shelby County Chamber of Commerce: New Location
The Chamber has a new location! The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is now located at 157 West Washington Street, Shelbyville IN 46176.
Read MoreWomen's Bridge to Hope Recovery Home is now a Nonprofit
Congratulations to Women’s Bridge to Hope Recovery Home who is now an official nonprofit serving Shelby County Women!
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Shelby Supply Company offers Job Preparedness Courses
Jobs for Life will launch at the Shelby Supply Company this summer! Two class sessions of Jobs for Life in 2023 will be offered. The Summer class will start on June 13th. The Fall class starts on September 12th. Both sessions of their Jobs for Life class will be held at Shelby Supply Company, 24 E. Hendricks St.
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Shelby County Players receive donation from Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Company
Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Company donated $100,000.00 to Shelby County Players for their upcoming theatre construction project. Learn more about the project and their campaign goals.
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Waldron Area Hometown Community Fund: Give Back to Your Community Day
Volunteers went to work in Waldron, IN on May 12 for the Waldron Area Hometown Community Fund 8th Annual Give Back to Your Community Day. *Pic by Judy Kuhn
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Cancer Assoc. Community Garden & 'Rocking for Dollars' Campaign
Cancer Association of Shelby County has added a community garden on the Public Square! They are hosting a 'Rocking for Dollars' Campaign thru June 23rd. Help raise money for their organization to assist those in our community battling cancer. Whoever raises the most for this campaign will take home the rocking chair donated by Old Hickory Furniture. It's now on display in their lobby!
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Nonprofit Center in Shelbyville in Development
Stephen Black, MHP Director of Behavioral Health/Social Drivers of Health (SDOH), coordinated a Nonprofit Center Town Hall Meeting on May 23 with consultants from The Nonprofit Centers Network based out of Denver, CO. Work is underway to create a social service oriented nonprofit center (NPC) in Shelbyville.
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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
On May 13, local letter carriers from the U.S. Post Office collected nonperishable food items for Shelby County food pantries in conjunction with the Stamp Out Hunger Drive. Volunteers for the pantries set up tables at Shelbyville News to sort items that were donated through the campaign. In total, 5200 cans were donated and 23 volunteers assisted. Thank you for your help!
Read MoreHuman Services, Inc.: Food Pantry - New Date in June
The Food Pantry will be on Wed., June 7 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds (500 Frank St., Shelbyville IN 46176). The food pantry will continue to run as a drive thru to reduce wait times. Make sure your vehicle is ready to arriving at the loading area (space cleared and trunk open). If you have any questions, please contact the Human Services, Inc. office at (317) 398-3153.
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