The 8th Annual Shelbyville Community Trunk or Treat returns to the heart of Downtown Shelbyville on Wed., October 28 from 6-8pm.
Read MoreShelbyville Parks & Rec: Halloween Fun at the Park (Oct. 16)
Shelbyville Parks & Recreation are hosting their annual Halloween Fun at the Park event on Friday, October 16 from 6:30pm-9:30pm at Blue River Memorial Park (725 Lee Blvd., Shelbyville IN 46176). Tickets are $5 presale / $10 at the gate.
Read MoreStrand Theatre: Alex Clark Comedy - Family Friendly (Oct. 11)
For a generation, Alex Clark’s cartoons were a defining voice of Youtube’s Golden Era. Now, with nearly 4 million subscribers, this 4-time “Best of Fest” winner brings that same signature wit to the stage. Seen on Disney, the Vegas Strip, and the Netflix Is a Joke Festival, The Alex Clark Variety Show delivers hilarious jokes for adults and jaw-dropping tricks for the whole family. See him live at the Strand Theatre on Sun., October 11.
Read MoreStrand Theatre: Silent Film 'Nosferatu' with Live Music (Oct. 23)
On October 23 at 7pm, the Strand Theatre will be showing Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror is a 1922 silent German Expressionist vampire film directed by F. W. Murnau from a screenplay by Henrik Galeen. This horror landmark follows estate agent Hutter to Count Orlok's remote Transylvanian castle, where the journey quickly turns sinister. *Live organ music is planned for the film! $7 General Admission. Tickets will be available at the door.
Read MoreHaunted Strand: Trick or Treat at the Strand Theatre (Oct. 31)
Bring your trick-or-treaters through the Strand's friendly haunted theatre, with multiple stops along the journey for treats from volunteer creepers. Sat., October 31 (6-9pm)
Read MoreDelta Theta Tau, Zeta Lambda Chapter: Gift & Hobby Show (Nov. 7)
Delta Theta Tau, Zeta Lambda Chapter will be hosting their 54th Annual Gift & Hobby Show on Sat., November 7 (9am-3pm) at Shelbyville Middle School.
Read MoreMaster Gardeners: Shelby County Fall Festival (Oct. 10)
Shelby County Fall Festival is just two weeks away!! October 10th 10 am - 3 pm, Shelby County Fairgrounds. 60+ vendors, 4 food trucks, live entertainment and more!
Read MoreShelby County Public Library: Haunted Library (Oct. 17)
Prepare for a wickedly good time at the Shelby County Public Library’s Haunted Library festival and fundraiser. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 17.
Read MoreShelby County Players: Community Open House (Sept. 26)
Shelby County Players is hosting a Community Open House on Sat., Sept. 26 (11am-3pm).
Read MoreShelby County Health Dept.: Safe Sitter Course (Oct. 3)
SAFESITTER Essentials with CPR prepares students in grades 6–8 to safely stay home alone, care for younger siblings, or babysit through hands-on activities covering choking rescue, CPR, and other essential safety skills. The class will be held October 3 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Shelby County Health Department, with registration limited to 10 students and a cost of $20.
Read MoreBRCF Creative Committee: For the Birds - Celebration of Art & Nature in Shelby County (Oct. 17)
Come celebrate the completion of Carl Leck's bird mural and Shelby County's designation as Indiana's first county-wide BirdTown. Explore the connections between art, nature, and the birds in our own backyard.
Read MoreShelby County Youth Assistance Program - Lunch Buddies Needed
Shelby County Youth Assistance Program is looking for Lunch Buddy Volunteers. Help make a difference with a student in our community! Call 317-421-8141 for more information.
Read MoreB.R.A.N.C.H. Weed Wrangle (Oct. 17)
BRANCH is a local nonprofit who is working on clearing out some invasive honeysuckle along the river bank. It’s a fun group! The next ‘Weed Wrangle’ will be held on Sat., Oct. 17 (1-3pm). They’d love as many hands on deck as possible! Work gloves, closed-toe shoes, and water are all encouraged. They will be working on the section of the trail closest to the horse barn behind the fairgrounds. Contact Kris Schwickrath for more questions.
Read More'Pack the Cruiser' at Kroger (Sept. 19)
Pack the Cruiser for Shelby County Pantry Pals! A big thank you to Kroger and our local police and fire departments for supporting Shelby County Pantry Pals! Twice a year, they team up to host Pack the Cruiser at Kroger in Shelbyville. On Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., shoppers are encouraged to pick up a few extra shelf-stable food items while they shop and donate them on their way out. Every donation stays local! All food collected will be divided among Shelby County food pantries to help stock their shelves and support our neighbors.
Read MoreGleaners Mobile Pantry - Volunteers Needed (Oct. 17)
Volunteers make all of the difference! 🍎 The Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc. is held in the parking lot of Blue River Career Program in Shelbyville on the third Saturday of each month from 10am-Noon (Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, and Dec. 19). The Mobile Pantry is also in Morristown on the fourth Friday of each month from 1-2:30pm (Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27). Volunteers are always needed and appreciated! If you would like to help out, you can just show up approximately a half hour before the distribution.
Read MoreFeast of Plenty Coming to Shelby County! (Nov. 26)
Preparations are underway to bring The Lisa Muegge Feast of Plenty to Shelby County, IN for the first time this Thanksgiving. Local partners are working together to ensure community members have access to a free Thanksgiving meal and food for their pantry following the holiday.
Read MoreArts in the Park: Volunteers Needed (Sept. 12)
Shelby County Arts Fest 'Arts in the Park' is right around the corner! Volunteers are needed at this Family-Friendly event on Sat., Sept. 12.
Read MoreShelbyville Business & Professional Women: Dine to Donate Fundraiser (Aug. 10)
Stop by Culver’s (1930 N Morristown Rd. Shelbyville IN 46176) on Mon., August 10 any time from 5-8pm. A portion of sales will be donated to Shelbyville Business & Professional Women.
Read MoreCommunity Foundation of Hancock County: News Navigators Program
The Community Foundation of Hancock County is offering the following program: News Navigators. Through presentations, discussions, and conversations with local media professionals and content creators, participants will have an opportunity to learn how news is produced, explore the changing media landscape, and engage in thoughtful dialogue about issues that affect how people stay informed. Learn More and Register...
Read MoreSu Casa and De Colores Arts Collective now serving Shelby County
Two new agencies have joined our Shelby County Nonprofit family!
Su Casa: Latino centered social service agency
De Colores Arts Collective: Celebrating Hispanic cultural arts, music, craft, and community