Calling all downtown businesses! The holiday season is approaching, and we know it's difficult to find a moment to plan ahead for your marketing. Carve out an hour on Nov. 5 from 6PM-7PM. to join Mainstreet Shelbyville, Inc. for a work session - your future self will thank you! Bring your device, a list of your holiday hours, and an idea of the specials you plan to offer. Mainstreet staff will be available to provide guidance. RSVP to attend.

Shelter from the Storm, Inc's Purse Bingo fundraiser will be held on Oct. 28 at 5:30pm. Your participation in this event will help fund the mission that no Survivor of Domestic Abuse will be left alone. We provide safe, local, emergency housing to women and their children experiencing domestic abuse. Learn more about the event and reserve tickets.

Shelby County’s Red Ribbon Community Breakfast is set for Thursday, October 24 at 8:30 AM. Free breakfast | Open to the public. RSVP scdfc.lkspringer@gmail.com

Mainstreet Shelbyville Brewfest presented by Indiana American Water & Birge and Held is coming soon on Saturday, September 20th (5:30pm-10pm).

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!

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!)

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

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.

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).

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.

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!

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

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

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.