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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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”.

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).

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).

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.

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.

First Christian Church is hosting Alexandra Hudson, a best-selling author and nationally recognized speaker, for a live presentation focused on civility and discourse in today’s cultural and political climate, and what that means for local leaders.