Make sure to check Rupert's Kids calendar of events for their monthly Community Days! Items such as Hygiene Products, Snacks/Drinks, Beauty and First Aid Items, and Seasonal Items are often available. Come fill a bag or a box. Donations are appreciated - Cash and Card are accepted.
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Shelbyville Parks & Rec: Music in the Park (July 14)
Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket for a night of FREE music! This is a great time for families to picnic and listen to the music while kids enjoy the playground! Heartache Tonight, an Eagles tribute band, will be performing July 14. Thank you, Shelbyville Parks Dept. and Shelby County Tourism, for bringing this event to Shelby County.
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Grover Center: Root Beer Floats
Root Beer Floats are back at the Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society. Stop in their Old Streets of Shelby Exhibit on the following Saturdays anytime between Noon-3pm for a FREE sweet treat: May 20, June 17, July 15 and August 19.
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Strand Theatre: Sweet Baby James
America's #1 James Taylor tribute artist Bill Griese visits the Strand Theatre on Fri., June 2 at 8pm from Nashville with his acclaimed Sweet Baby James show. Join us for the timeless music of the 6-time Grammy winner, with a performance you have to hear to believe! Tickets and Full Strand Theatre Event Calendar
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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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Mainstreet Shelbyville, Inc.: Shelby Sprouts at the Farmers Market
A new program, Shelby Sprouts, has been added to The Farmers Market! Children will enjoy free family-friendly activities each week. The market is held in Shelbyville’s Public Square and will run on Saturday mornings (8am-Noon) until September 23. Apply to be a vendor Shelby County Farmer's Market today!
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Memorial Day Celebration (May 29)
The Shelby Community Band will be performing for the Memorial Day Celebration on MON., MAY 29 (10AM; FREE) at the Shelby County Courthouse in Shelbyville, Indiana. You can expect Sousa and even John Williams tunes. Bring a chair and arrive early for a great seat at the courthouse!
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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.
Read MoreShelby County Public Library: Summer Reading Kick-Off Parties (Volunteers Needed!)
The Summer Reading program at the Shelby County Public Library will launch with two kick-off parties. Volunteers are needed at both events.
Shelbyville's Summer Reading Kickoff will be Mon., June 5th from 3-6pm (*Features Musician, Trent Moss, at 5pm!)
Morristown Library's Summer Reading Kickoff will be Tues., June 6th from 3-6pm.
Adults, kids, family and friends will all find something fun at the library this summer!
Read MoreShelbyville Central School: Summer Meals Programs
Shelbyville Central Schools Food Service Department Summer Meals Program is in full swing! Lunch is offered FREE to all youth 18 and under each weekday from 11am-12:30pm at Blue River Memorial Park and Boys & Girls Club of Shelbyville (*Adults can purchase a meal for $5). Fun and educational programs are scheduled alongside the lunches.
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Cancer Association of Shelby County
Cancer Association of Shelby County is hosting a 'Rocking for Dollars' Campaign thru June 23rd. Help raise money for their organization to help 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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IDEM: Recycling Market Development Program Grant Funding
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announced the availability of grant funding for recycling projects from the Recycling Market Development Program. Eligible candidates may seek a grant ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. Proposals are being accepted now through June 21, 2023.
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Blue River Youth Choir: 2023 Summer Camp (Registration ends June 1)
Registration for Blue River Youth Choir’s 2023 Summer Camp (June 26-29) is open. This camp is open to students grades 2-12. Registration will end on June 1, 2023. More details and fees.
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Shelby Senior Services: Yellow Cakes Needed
Shelby Senior Services are in need of 100 yellow cakes (size 9x13”) for the Strawberry Festival on June 2. If you would like to donate, please drop off baked cakes at Shelby Senior Services (2120 Intelliplex Dr.) between 5/30-6/1 from 8am-4pm. Call 317-398-0127 to sign-up for more details. Volunteers are also needed to cut strawberries on June 1.
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Shelby Senior Services: Strawberry Cutting - Volunteers Needed!
Join volunteers at Girls, Inc. on June 1 (10am-1pm) to cut strawberries for Shelby Senior Services’ annual Strawberry Festival on June 2. Please bring a cutting knife and colander, lunch provided. To register to help, please call 317-398-0127 or email lrenton@shelbyseniorservices.org. Girls, Inc.: 904 S Miller St, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Yellow Cakes are also needed for the event.
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Shelby Senior Services: Strawberry Festival (June 2)
Shelby Senior Services annual Strawberry Festival is returning to downtown Shelbyville’s Public Square on Fri., June 2 (11am-2pm). There will also be a second location with a drive-thru option at MHP Patio. Strawberry Shortcake and ice cream will be available for $7. Volunteers are needed to donate yellow cakes and to cut strawberries on June 1 (10am-1pm).
Read MoreGrants for Veterans Services (GVS)
Grants for Veteran’s Services (GVS) is a grant program administered by the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA). Applicants must be nonprofit organizations serving Indiana veterans. More details…
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Mainstreet Shelbyville, Inc.: Downtown Wine Walk (June 23)
One of Shelbyville's best events is back on Fri, June 23rd. Make plans to visit the Shelbyville historic downtown public square to experience this highly coveted wine tasting & shopping (and live music) event! Sip. Stroll. Shop. Repeat. [Event: 5:30pm-9:00pm | Wine Down Concert 9:00pm-11:00pm] Purchase tickets and more info here.
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