Mainstreet Shelbyville Brewfest presented by Indiana American Water & Birge and Held is coming soon on Saturday, September 20th (5:30pm-10pm).
Read MoreFall Observer: Tree Sale (Orders are due Sept. 25)
Rush and Shelby County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting their annual Fall Tree Sale. Orders are due by Thurs., Sept. 25 (4pm). More details are in their most recent newsletter.
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B.R.A.N.C.H.
BRANCH is a local nonprofit who is working on clearing out some invasive honeysuckle along the river bank. It’s a fun group! Check out the schedule for the next ‘Strike Team’ and ‘Weed Wrangle’ dates. They’d love as many hands on deck as possible to help with their next events!
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Shelby County Reads: Superheroes!
Shelby County Reads is launching its 22nd Community-Wide Reading Program on Sat., Sept. 6 at Arts in the Parks. This year, the theme is superheroes. Make sure to check out their free upcoming events and participate in their annual Writing / Art Contest (Classrooms / Individuals are all invited to take part in the contest!)
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Joshua Center: Family Grief & Bereavement Retreat (Oct 4 & Oct 18)
Joshua Center has been awarded a grant to plan and facilitate grief and bereavement retreats for children living in Shelby County. Because of the Blue River Community Foundation, grieving children and adolescence in Shelby County will get to go to the grief retreats free of charge! While attending the retreat your child will begin their journey experience hope and healing through creative memorial activities, fun games with new friends, a hayride, fishing, 1:1 time with a hope helper, and so many more fun age appropriate activities. Learn more and registration
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Shelby Community Band: Fall Concert (Oct. 12)
Get spooky with the Shelby Community Band as they present their fall concert on Sun., Oct. 12! FREE! Location: Shelby County Players Wortman Civic Family Theatre (1416 Miller Ave, Shelbyville, IN 46176). More details to come.
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HUNGER AWARENESS MONTH: Pack Your Local Food Pantries (Sept. 13 / Kroger)
September is Hunger Awareness Month. Help stock your Shelby County Food Pantries! On Sat., Sept. 13 volunteers will be collecting food items and monetary donations at Kroger from 9am-2pm to support our local food pantries through Shelby County Pantry Pals.
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Healthy Shelby County Groundbreaking (Oct. 29)
Healthy Shelby County is thrilled to announce the Groundbreaking Ceremony for their brand-new nonprofit center. This one-of-a-kind facility will bring local nonprofit agencies together under one roof, creating a linkage of resources, collaboration, and care for our community. The event will take place on Wed., Oct. 29 at 2pm at Healthy Shelby County Campus (2311 S. Miller St., Shelbyville, IN 46176).
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Tri Kappa Purse Bingo (Sept. 23)
Tri Kappa Purse Bingo is Back! It will be held on Tues., Sept. 23 at 6:30pm at Knights of Columbus in Shelbyville, IN. Tickets will be available in person on Saturday, September 6 at The Ville Hub from 9-11 or via a reserved table by completing the jot form. Keep updated.
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Volunteer with CASA
Rush/Shelby County CASA is seeking volunteers. Imagine being a child, facing one of the hardest times in your life, and being told you’ll have to wait for someone to help. Today, 24 kids are still on the waitlist for a CASA volunteer. You can change that today.
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Cancer Society of Shelby County: Annual Cancer Bash (Sept. 27)
Join the Cancer Association of Shelby County for an unforgettable night of hope and unity at their Annual Cancer Bash on Saturday, September 27th at Suite 415 (formerly Occasions) in Shelbyville!
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CASA Volunteer Training Session (Deadline to Register Aug. 25)
Are you interested in becoming the voice of children who have experienced abuse and neglect? Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) speak on behalf of the child's best interest in court. Build relationships with the children, parents, and foster parents to advocate for the child. Our next CASA training session is starting in September. You will receive all of the training and resources that you'll need to change a child's story. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kimberly Norman at knorman.casa.ccag@gmail.com. Application Link: https://in-advocacy.evintosolutions.com/VolunteerApplication
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Mobile Pantry Operates Smoothly at New Location
Volunteers make all of the difference! 🍎 The Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc. Mobile Pantry ran smoothly at its new location last Saturday thanks to all of the volunteers who helped last Saturday morning. Thank you for donating your time! The Mobile Pantry is now held in the parking lot of Blue River Career Program in Shelbyville on the third Saturday of each month from 10am-Noon. The Mobile Pantry is also in Morristown on the fourth Friday of each month from 1-2:30pm.
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MHP Healing Hustle 5K Walk/Run (Sept. 27)
MHP Foundation is hosting the Healing Hustle 5K Walk/Run and 12 & Under Fun Run on Sat., Sept. 27. Proceeds will benefit the Wound Center. Register at www.mymhp.org/5K
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MHP: Cancer Prevention Series (September 17 & 24)
Join MHP’s highly trained providers & staff to learn how to reduce cancer risk & access resources such as screenings, test kits, & more! Dinner is included & served at 5:15pm. There are two sessions from 5:30-7pm on Sept. 17 & Sept. 24. Registration is required. Call 317-421-1814 to register.
Read MoreIce Cream Float Drive-Thru
Join the Disciples Women of First Christian Church on Wednesday, August 13th, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. for their annual drive-through Root Beer/Orange Float event, with $5 floats (max $20 per carload) to support special projects throughout the year.
Read MoreThe Latest News - August Back-to-School Edition
Click here to read the SCYAP August Family Newsletter!
Fall Celebration, Fairland Town Hall
Join the Fairland Historical Society for a celebratory dinner and photo-sharing event featuring historic images of the Fairland area, with opportunities to contribute your own.
Read MoreShelby County Public Library, The Strand Theatre and Cinema Scares Film Festival Partner to Present “Dark Arts” Art Show
Shelbyville’s inaugural “Dark Arts” Art Show, part of the Cinema Scares Film Festival weekend from September 26–28, invites all ages to submit spooky-themed artwork for display, voting, and prizes in partnership with The Strand Theater and the Shelby County Public Library.
Read MoreKevin Hines coming to speak to students on Sept. 3
Shelbyville’s Behavioral Health and Justice Equity Department is bringing suicide survivor and mental health advocate Kevin Hines to speak on September 3.
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