Join Parks and Rec for their FREE Community Easter Egg Hunt on Sat., March 28 at Kennedy Park - 200 Minster Dr., Shelbyville, IN 46176. The egg hunting fun begins when the bunny arrives at NOON — and you won’t want to miss it! Bring your baskets, invite your friends, and get ready for an egg-citing afternoon filled with community fun!
Read MoreTree Trot 5K Run/Walk (Apr. 18)
It's almost time for the Annual Tree Trot 5k located at Blue River Memorial Park! This event is a special one held each year by SHS Students looking to plant more trees throughout the park and BRCC. Early registration ends April 4th! Sign up today to secure your spot and t-shirt. Register here.
Read MoreShelby County Public Library: Planned Renovations
Shelby County Public Library is ready to begin extensive renovation and rejuvenation – just in time for spring. Work is slated to begin on March 4 or 5. The project will be financed by a $2 million General Obligation Bond, which was approved by the Shelby County Council in July 2025.
Read MoreGirls Inc.: Teen Science Cafe - Veterinary Medicine (March 6)
Interested in vet medicine? Check out this FREE Teen Science Cafe that Girls Inc. is hosting at our center! Vet Tech Institute graduate, Alexis Dwiggins, will lead girls in a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to work in the veterinary field! This cafe is free and open at any girls in grades 6-12. You do not have to be a Girls Inc. member!
Read MoreShelby County Public Library: Hip Hop MD - Author Visit (For Kids Age 6-11) (March 11)
Have you ever heard of a spider being turned into a useful robot? Or a real-life planetary defense team protecting the Earth from asteroids? Sounds like science fiction … but it’s not! Take a wild ride with Maynard Okereke, the Hip Hop MD, into some of the most fascinating and strange corners of scientific research, from physics and engineering to ecology and neuroscience. This program will be held on Wed., March 11 at 6:30pm for kids age 6-11.
Read MoreFoster First Inc.: New Nonprofit - Seeking Clothing / Hygiene Products / Toy Donations
Welcome to the Shelby County Nonprofit family, Foster First Inc.! They are an organization located in Shelby Co. with personal experience working with foster children, kinship placements, and CHINS. Through their experience, they have seen the needs for the children and want to help. They are finalizing a location and anticipate a grand opening this summer. They strive to be a fully stocked and open to the public. They are accepting donations of clothes, diapers, hygiene products, and more.
Read MoreMeals on Wheels: Drivers needed in the Fairland Area
Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteers to deliver meals to clients in the Fairland area the 1st and 2nd Tuesdays of March, April and May. They are also searching for a volunteer to deliver the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Food is picked up at Town Hall in Fairland and deliveries take approximately one hour and a half. For more information, please contact Dee at mow@lightbound.com
Read MoreSCUFFY: 2026 Drive Kick-Off Breakfast (Mar. 4)
The SCUFFY Drive Committee and Staff have been busy planning for their 72nd Annual Fundraising Campaign and all the exciting events that go along with it. Their 2026 Drive Theme is “One Community One Heartbeat” and we have a goal of $940,000. You and your employees are invited to attend the SCUFFY Kick-Off Breakfast on Wednesday, March 4 starting at 8 a.m. in the Blessings Opera House in downtown Shelbyville. A delicious breakfast will be provided by Queen’s Catering. Attendees will learn more about this year’s drive and Pacesetter numbers will be announced. The meal is free, but they need a count for the food so please RSVP to carol@scuffy.org no later than February 20, 2026.
Read MoreShelby Cunty Arts Fest: Intro to Arts (Feb. 28)
The Shelby County Arts Fest is looking forward to Intro to Arts on February 28th at Echo Effect. Many familiar classes will be offered, as well as some new class projects.
Read MoreGrover Center: 2026 Exhibition Season
The Grover Center Museum is pleased to announce its 2026 art exhibition season, featuring artists with strong Indiana connections, community-centered programming, and immersive projects that highlight art, history, and cultural exchange. *Museum will reopen on Feb. 4
Read MoreThe Bridge: Coldest Night of the Year Walk (Feb. 28)
The Bridge Ministries of Shelby County is excited to host the Coldest Night of the Year 5K/2K walk on February 28, 2026, raising support and bringing hope to neighbors in our community who are experiencing hardship.
Read MoreYMCA: Healthy Kids Day - Seeking Vendors (April 18)
You are invited to be a vendor at Healthy Kids Day®, a free, family-friendly community event hosted by the Shelby County YMCA on Sat., April 18!
Read MoreBlue River Highland Games: Seeking Vendors and Participants (May 16)
Shelbyville Parks and Recreation’s Annual Event: ‘Blue River Highland Games’ will be held at the Shelby County Fairgrounds on Sat., May 16. Sign up to participate or to be a vendor at the event.
Read MoreShelby Co. Soil & Water Cons. Dist.: Annual Meeting & Banquet (Feb. 18)
The “Shelby County Soil and Water Conservation District 67th Annual Meeting and Banquet” will be held at Shelby County Fairgrounds - Family & Arts Building on Wed., Feb. 18 from 6:30-8:30pm. The Guest Entertainment will be “How pesticides affect honeybees and beekeeping along with interesting facts about honeybees” by Mike Champlin. Tickets are $20. Check out their full newsletter: “Winter 2026 – The Observer”.
Read MoreSCPL: The Great Backyard Bird Count (Feb. 4)
The Shelby County Public Library is delighted to host an upcoming event by the Indiana Audubon Society. The 'Great Backyard Bird Count: Fun, Easy, Science in Action' presentation will be held on Wed., February 4, 2026, at 6:30 pm at the main library.
Read MoreShares: 50 Years of Abilities Celebration (March 6)
Shares Inc. is celebrating 50 years of service at their annual showcase on March 6 at 10am at their Greenfield location (645 S Main St. Greenfield, IN).
Read MoreShares Inc.: Seeking Board Members
Interested in serving on the Shares, Inc. Board of Directors? Contact Michele Coffey at michelercoffey@gmail.com or 317-370-6225.
Read MoreINFBPW: Volunteers needed for 7th Grade Reality Store (April 9)
Volunteers Needed for 7th Grade Reality Store on Thurs., April 9! Help students learn real-life budgeting by staffing a booth (housing, transportation, food, utilities & more).
Read MoreINFBPW: "Get to know your INFBPW Members" (Feb. 11)
You are invited to an event to get to know your INFBPW Members (Indiana Federation of Business and Professional Women) on Feb. 11 at Echo Effect from 6:30-7:30pm. There will be food, refreshments, games and prizes! Please RSVP to Joanne Bowen by Feb. 9 at 317-371-0968 or jrtrophies@hotmail.com.
Read MoreDelta Theta Tau Sorority- 'Crop & Craft' Fundraiser (March 7)
Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Zeta Lambda Chapter, will host their annual fundraiser, ‘Crop & Craft’ on Sat., March 7 at St. Vincent DePaul Parish Hall at 4218 E Michigan Rd. All proceeds go back to various local community nonprofits and scholarships.
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