The Shelby County Public Library presents a patriotic, pre-Memorial Day walking tour of City Cemetery, 154 E. Pennsylvania St., on Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.
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Buddies Helping Buddies: Golf Classic (June 14)
Buddies Helping Buddies is excited to invite you to their 2nd Annual Buddies on the Green Golf Classic, taking place on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, at Blue Bear Golf Club in Shelbyville, Indiana.
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Grover Center: Disco Night (Sept. 27)
Get ready to groove, Shelbyville! Grover is turning back the clock to the 1970s at their third annual Blast from the Past: Disco Night, a fun and family-friendly fundraiser benefiting the Grover Center on Sat., September 27.
Read MoreShelby County Players - Summer Youth Theatre Camp (July 28-August 1)
Registration is now open for Shelby County Players dynamic Summer Youth Theatre Camp! Their camp offers a safe and enriching environment for children to learn, grow, and to explore. Learn more and register today. Don't miss out!
Read MoreShelbyville Parks & Rec: Highland Games (May 17)
Join us for a day of Scottish tradition, culture, and athleticism at the Blue River Highland Games & Festival Presented by Current Mortgage on May 17, 2025!
This annual event celebrates the rich heritage of Scotland with thrilling athletic competitions, lively music, traditional dancing, and family-friendly activities. Date: May 17, 2025 / Location: Shelby County Fairgrounds (500 Frank Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176) / Time: Games begin at 9:00a and should conclude at 4:00p. Admission: FREE for all spectators!
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Diligent Diggers' Garden Club Plant Sale (May 17)
The Shelby County Diligent Diggers will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday May 17 from 9 am to Noon at Clearwick Park, 2609 Berwick Drive, Shelbyville IN. All plants are locally grown perennials and include iris, daisies, black-eyed Susans, hens & chicks, day lilies, house plants, and much more. Prices start at $2. For more than 25 years the Diligent Diggers have been planting and maintaining the gardens at the Shelby County Public Library. Plant sale proceeds will be used to continue the gardens at the library.
Read MoreCity of Shelbyville: Government Day Lunch (June 6)
Mayor Furgeson and the City of Shelbyville employees will host a “FREE LUNCH” which will include a hotdog and chips with a drink. This event is in conjunction with Shelby Senior Services Strawberries on the Square event.
Read MoreShelby Senior Services: Strawberry Festival (June 6)
Shelby Senior Services' Annual Strawberry Festival is back! Join them on Friday, June 6th in downtown Shelbyville or in the MHP Parking Lot where walk-up or drive-thru will be available from 11am-2pm for strawberry shortcake and ice cream. Cost is $8. They will be accepting cash or Venmo.
Read MoreStrand Theatre Suspends Operations Due to Condemnation of Adjoining Structure
UPDATE - The issue with the insurance has been resolved and the theatre is up and running again!
The Strand Theatre has made the decision to cease all operations effective immediately. This comes due to events beyond the Strand’s control.
Shelby County Chamber of Commerce: Member Appreciation Lunch (May 16)
If your business or organization is registered with the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, make sure to attend the Member Appreciation Luncheon on Fri., May 16 (free for members). Stop by anytime between 11am-1pm. RSVP to kyliemccrory@shelbychamber.net or online. (*Also don’t miss out on their Annual 50/50 Raffle! Learn more.)
Read MoreSt. Joseph Catholic Church: True North VBS (June 2-5)
St. Joseph Catholic Church will host Vacation Bible School (VBS) from June 2-5 (9am-Noon). The theme is ‘True North ~ Trusting Jesus in a Wild World.’ Volunteers are needed.
Read MoreSt. Joe Festival (May 8, 9, 10)
IT'S FESTIVAL TIME!! The annual St. Joe Spring Festival will bring the return of rides, games, concerts, beer garden, and GREAT FOOD.
Read MoreRupert's Kids Community Days
If you want to shop and support a good cause, make sure to follow Rupert’s Kids for their regular Community Days Events in Shelbyville and Flat Rock. Community Day Events are a unique opportunity for Rupert's Kids to give back to the community while also supporting our mission through fundraising. These events are made possible through our valuable partnership with CVS, which donates unused inventory that might otherwise end up in landfills. You can learn more and sign up to receive their enewsletter here.
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Fairland Historical Society: Hoosier Basketball History (August 20)
After a brief business meeting of the Joseph Boggs Society, the Fairland Historical Society & Joseph Boggs Society will co-host a program celebrating Hoosier Basketball History. Noah Dahlquist from the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame will share Indiana basketball history & discuss the Hall of Fame Museum. Then, they want YOU to participate by sharing YOUR Boggstown, Fairland, Moral, & Triton basketball memories. They’ll have photos of some of the teams on display, plus refreshments! This event is free & open to the public; donations accepted.
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Fairland Historical Society: Preserving Family Heirlooms Program (July 15)
Do you have some treasured heirlooms that have been passed down through the generations of your family? Tamara Hemmerlein, Director, Local History Services, Indiana Historical Society, will discuss best practices for preserving those items. This event is free & open to the public; donations accepted. It will be held on Tues., July 15 at 7pm at Moral Township Government Center (8333 N Frontage Rd, Fairland, IN 46126)
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Fairland Historical Society: Fairland Walking Tours (June 13 & 14)
Will you be attending the Fairland Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry on June 13 or 14? Look for the Fairland Historical Society tent to speak with their volunteers, and join one of their Fairland Walking Tours.
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Fairland Historical Society: Early Transportation of Central IN (May 4)
Nancy VanArendonk, President of the Franklin Township Historical Society, will give a presentation on early transportation in central Indiana, including the railroads that changed our communities on Sat., May 4 at 2pm. This event is free & open to the public; donations accepted.
Read MoreFairland Historical Society - Photo Collection Online
The Fairland Historical Society has been working to scan historic photos of the Fairland area. They are excited to share that you may now view their photo collection online at https://hub.catalogit.app/16319.
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Blue River Community Foundation collecting Shelby Co. Nonprofit Promo Materials
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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