Root beer float season is just around the corner at the Grover Center and they are looking for friendly faces to help serve floats to our community! This is a fun way to earn volunteer or service hours while enjoying a sweet treat!
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Leadership Shelby County: Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser (Apr. 25)
The inaugural Pantry Pals Classic, a pickleball tournament organized as a Leadership Shelby County project, will take place on April 25, 2026, in Shelbyville, Indiana. Register Online or return the following form to the Shelby County Chamber Office. *Registration closes on April 10.
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Shelby County Fair (June 15-20): Apply to be a Vendor
Want to be a vendor at the Shelby County Fair this summer? Applications for the 2026 fair are NOW OPEN! Interested in vending please contact at: shelbycountyfairgrounds.events@gmail.com
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Mainstreet Shelbyville, Inc.: Farmers Market Vendor Applications (due April 24)
Mainstreet Shelbyville, Inc. is now accepting applications for the 2026 Shelby County, IN Farmers Market season! Review the vendor manual and apply by April 24: https://linktr.ee/shelbycountyfarmersmarket. Vendor spaces are limited and, in the spirit of the market, priority is given to local growers, producers, and artisans. All applicants will receive a response by May 1.
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SASS Hygiene Collection Drive & Distribution (April 18)
The SASS (Shelby Accessing Social Supports) committee is collecting items and financial donations for their annual Hygiene Drive Distribution on Sat. April 18, from 11am-1pm (*or until supplies run out) at The Ville Multipurpose Building on St. Joseph St. Anyone is welcome to attend the distribution to receive FREE hygiene supplies!
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Shares Inc.: Virtual Golf Outing (Apr. 23)
Support the mission of Shares Inc. and have fun golfing INDOORS at Pure Strike Golf Sim & Social in Shelbyville! Learn more…
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Love Inc.: First-Year Impact & Vision Event (Apr. 23 -- New date!)
Join Love INC of Shelby County on April 23 (*New Date!) for a special event. They will share their first-year impact, what they are seeing across the community, and the opportunities ahead for stronger collaboration across Shelby County. This is an informational and motivational event designed to encourage awareness, partnership, and shared vision—not a fundraiser. The event will take place at On the Hill (24 W Rampart Rd. Shelbyville, IN 46176) from 4-5pm.
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Parks & Rec: Easter Egg Hunt (Mar. 28)
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!
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Tree 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.
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Girls 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!
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Shelby 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.
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Foster 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
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SCUFFY: 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.
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Shelby 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.
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Grover 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
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The 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!
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Blue 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.
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