Blue River Community Foundation is working on a display unit for their office that will showcase local nonprofits. If your organization has a flyer, brochure, or booklet that shares basic information about your organization, please connect with Laura Land (lland@blueriverfoundation.com / 317-392-7955).
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SMS: Back to School Expo - Supply Drive
Shelbyville Middle School is organizing a community fair during their registration on July 21 & 22 (1-8pm). They hope to have items available for families, free of charge. Some items that they envision are the following: Haircuts, Dental Supplies, Backpack, Coats (New/Gently Used), Shoes (New), and School Supplies. If your organization would be interested in partnering with their school corporation, please contact Katie Beyer at kabeyer@shelbycs.org or 317-650-7875.
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Purdue Extension: Nutrition Education Program Study
The Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program (NEP) is partnering with Purdue researchers for a statewide study of the impacts of our direct education toward meeting the dietary quality and food security needs of children and their parents/caregivers. They are seeking eligible parent/caregiver and child (5-18 years old) pairs who are interested in participating in our free lesson series, and who are willing to take part in study assessments with the research team over the course of one year. For their time, participant pairs are compensated up to $180 total ($90 each) in Amazon gift cards.
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MHP: Bump 2 Baby & Beyond - Free Health Fair (May 17)
Are you thinking of having a baby? Are you currently pregnant? Expecting a new grandchild? You won't want to miss MHP's Bump 2 Baby & Beyond: Health Fair which will include raffles, free samples, information booths & more! This free event will be held on the 2nd floor of the MHP Medical Center on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. - Noon.
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Tree Trot (April 26)
The 4th Annual Tree Trot 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, April 26 at Blue River Memorial Park.
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YMCA: Healthy Kids Day (April 26)
Stop by the YMCA on Sat., April 26 for Healthy Kids Day! Learn more about this fun-filled event that celebrates kids being kids. If you want to table for this event please reach out to Amy at "Amy Klene" a.klene@shelbycountyymca.org.
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MHP: Workshop for New & Expectant Parents (April 19)
MHP is hosting a workshop for new and expectant parents on Sat., April 19 (8:30am-12:30pm) at the MHP Admin Building (2325 Intelliplex Dr. Shelbyville IN 46176). Register today.
Read MoreShelby County Soil and Water Conservation District: Plant Sale
Spring has sprung! Time to order your native plants! Plant orders from the Shelby County Soil and water Conservation District (SWCD) are due April 24th. Plant pickup is May 8th.
Read MoreSCUFFY (Shelby County United Way Fund) Drive
Shelby County United Fund (SCUFFY) 2025 Drive, ‘Banking on Shelby County,’ has officially launched. Their goal is to raise $925,000.
Read MoreShelby Shines Prom (April 26)
On Saturday, April 26th, FCC, in partnership with Shelby County VC Aktion Club, will host the Shelby Shines Prom at the American Legion Lodge 70 (1125 Miller Ave, Shelbyville) from 6:00 to 9:00 PM! All people with special needs ages 16 and up are invited! RSVP at 317-398-4407 or sign up using the link on www.fccshelby.org
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SCAAC: Longest Day Walk of Shelby County (June 20)
Shelby County Active Aging Coalition (SCAAC) is raising awareness for the fight against Alzheimers. Join them in the Longest Day Walk of Shelby County on Fri., June 20. Donations toward the event and SCAAC are also appreciated.
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SCAAC: Paint the Town Purple (May 15)
Shelby County Active Aging Coalition (SCAAC) invites you to Paint the Town Purple on Thurs., May 15 (4-9pm) at Capone’s Downtown Speakeasy. This Dine-to-Donate event will benefit the Longest Day Walk of Shelby County & SCAAC to help raise awareness on the fight against Alzheimers.
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Julia and Nicholas Runnebohm Early Learning Center Grand Opening Ceremony (April 15)
You are invited to the Grand Opening Celebration for the Julia and Nicholas Runnebohm Early Learning Center on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 4-5pm.
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INFBPW: Shelbyville Business & Professional Women - Reality Store (April 10)
INFBPW: Shelbyville Business and Professional Women are looking for volunteers to help operate the Reality Store at Shelbyville Middle School on Thurs., April 10 (7:45-3pm). Contact Brandy Moore by call or text at 317-699-1965 or through email shelbyvillerealitystore@gmail.com if you are interested in helping.
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St. Ann's Altar Society: Rummage & Bake Sale (April 4 & April 5)
St. Ann’s Altar Society is hosting their annual Rummage & Bake Sale on Fri., April 4 and Sat., April 5 at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church Hall located at 4218 E. Michigan Road, Shelbyville IN 46176.
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WorkOne Job Fair
An upcoming job fair will be held at the Probation Training Room (20 W Polk St. Shelbyville IN 46176) from 10am-1pm on Thurs., March 27.
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Indianapolis Opera in Shelbyville (April 9)
The Indianapolis Opera is coming to Shelbyville on Wed., April 9 at 1pm (FREE Event / Open to the Public). Do not miss the opportunity to experience the Shelby County Players new Wortman Family Civic Theatre! Thank you to Shelby Senior Services, Inc., The Horizon Center and Blue River Community Foundation for making this special event possible.
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Bridge Ministries: Coldest Night of the Year a Success
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Shelby Bridge Ministries hosted The Coldest Night of the Year, a family-friendly fundraising walk to support local charities serving individuals experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Through this event, they raised over $22,000 to help those in our community experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness. Congrats!
Read MoreNonprofit Center: $5,000,000 Grant Received
Blue River Community Foundation has received a grant of $5,000,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through the Community Leadership Implementation Grants component of the eighth phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII) initiative. This grant money will be used to develop a Nonprofit Center to serve Shelby County.
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Northeastern Hometown Fund: Kopper Kettle Sweetheart Dinner (Feb. 11 & 12)
Dine at the Kopper Kettle in Morristown for a special Sweetheart Dinner on either Tues., February 11 or Wed., February 12 to support the Northeastern Hometown Community Fund. This is an endowed fun established by Blue River Community Foundation. It provides grant money for nonprofit organizations located within the Morristown School boundaries. By participating in the Sweetheart Dinner, you are helping build their fund which in turn helps to build and support our community.
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