Rush Shelby CASA is hosting its Summer Bash Raffle to raise funds that support advocacy services for children in need throughout the community. The raffle features a wide variety of prizes, with winners being announced during a Facebook Live drawing on May 21 at Noon.
Read MoreINFBPW: Scholarship Opportunities (Deadline June 1)
Shelbyville Business & Professional Women is offering two scholarship opportunities with a June 1 deadline: the Women Helping Women Scholarship for Shelby County women age 30+ reentering the workforce or changing careers, and the Career Advancement Award for students with at least one completed semester and a C average or higher. For applications or details, contact Theresa Adams at 317-332-9375 or mtadams82@comcast.net. The group also announced its 2026 officers: Joanne Bowen (President), Ann Myers (Vice President), Brandy Moore (Treasurer), and Martha Collie (Secretary).
Read MoreShelby County Pantry Pals: Pizza Hut Food Drive (May 1- 21)
Our local Pizza Hut (Shelbyville, IN) is partnering with Shelby County Pantry Pals. From May 1 - 21, bring in canned food items and get free food from Pizza Hut in exchange. Protein items are especially needed at local pantries.
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Indiana - Shelby Co.: Dine to Donate at Culvers (May 19)
Special Olympics Indiana - Shelby Co is hosting a dine to donate at Culvers on Tues., May 19 (5-8pm) to raise funds for their trip to Terre Haute for Summer Games 2026. Special Olympics athletes will be on hand to bus tables, refill drinks, run food, and more! A portion of every sale -- drive thru, carry out, or dine in -- will support our local not-for-profit; donations will also be accepted but not required.
Read MoreShelby Co. Chamber of Commerce: Golf Outing (May 21)
Mainstreet Shelbyville Inc.: Farmers Market Opening Day (May 9)
Join the Shelby County Farmers Market’s opening day on Saturday, May 9 (8am-Noon) in Shelbyville’s downtown public square! Explore a curated selection of locally grown foods and locally made goods from vendors across Shelby County. It promises to be another great season! This event is made possible through Duke Energy.
Read MoreDiligent Diggers Garden Club: Plant Sale (May 16)
The Shelby County Diligent Diggers will host their annual plant sale on Saturday May 16th from 9 am to Noon at Clearwick Park, 2609 Berwick Drive, Shelbyville Indiana. All plants are locally grown and include iris, daisies, black-eyed Susan, hens & chicks, day lilies, hasta, house plants and much more. Cash Only sales with prices starting at $2.
Read MoreMorristown Derby Days - Volunteers Needed (July 24-26)
Morristown Derby Days will be held on July 24-25, 2026. This annual event is not possible without the help of wonderful volunteers. There are plenty of areas where your help is needed to make Derby Days a success. Learn more and sign up here.
Read MoreVolunteer Appreciation and Recruitment Breakfast (May 21)
Volunteer locally or want to get connected? Join us Thursday, May 21 from 8:30–11 a.m. (*Open House) at the Shelby County Public Library Community Plaza for an open house celebrating you!
Read MoreWe Ride Bikes: Volunteers Needed
The We Ride Bikes 2026 season starts in May! They need pilots to join their team to help give rides this summer. Please email us at celijo@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out.
Read MoreFairland Historical Society: Indiana Through the Mapmaker's Eye (August 17)
Tamara Hemmerlein will present “Indiana Through the Mapmaker’s Eye” on August 17 at 6 p.m. The program will explore how maps have been used over time as documentation, practical tools, political statements, and works of art. Attendees will examine examples spanning the past 300 years from the Indiana Historical Society’s online collections. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at the Moral Township Government Center, 8333 N Frontage Rd, Fairland.
Read MoreFairland Historical Society: Research Tips for Using Library Resources (May 21)
The Fairland Historical Society, in partnership with the Shelby County Public Library’s Genealogy & History Department, invites the public to attend a special program on May 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Donna Dennison will present “Research Tips for Using Library Resources,” with a focus on Fairland and Moral Township.
Read MoreFairland Historical Society: Celebrates 2 Years with New Website
The Fairland Historical Society is proud to celebrate their second anniversary! As they continue sharing the stories that shape our community, they’re excited to introduce their new website—a hub for local history. Explore historic photos, discover helpful resources, and stay updated on upcoming events at https://sites.google.com/view/fairland-historical-society. Be sure to bookmark the page and check back often!
Read MoreShelby County Soil & Water Conservation District: Plant Order / Spring Observer
Spring is in the air and the time to plant native flowers is almost here. Check out the Shelby County Soil and Water Conservation District’s newsletter “The Observer”, which includes the native plant sale order form. Plant orders are due with payment by Thursday, April 23, 2026. The date for plant pick-up date is Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Read MoreShelby County Public Library: Family Science Expo (April 25)
Get ready to tinker, build and learn at Shelby County Public Library! Families of all ages are invited to participate in our Family Science Expo on Saturday, April 25 from 1-3 p.m.
Read MoreSCAAC: Box Fan Drive for Seniors
The Shelby County Active Aging Coalition is collecting box fans for our Beat the Heat Fan Drive! If you would like to get involved to help our seniors during the heat of summer, please see the flyer for more information. Donations can be dropped off at Shelby Senior Services (2120 Intelliplex Dr Ste. 101, Shelbyville, IN 46176) Mon - Fri 8am-4:30pm.
Read MoreBuddies Helping Buddies & Shelby Co. Suicide Prev. Coalition: Dine to Donate
Eat out locally and support Buddies Helping Buddies & Shelby Co. Suicide Prevention Coalition. Join us for our fundraisers: Applebee's Grill + Bar in Shelbyville on Mon., April 13 (all day) and Capone’s Downtown Speakeasy in Shelbyville’s downtown Public Square on Thurs., April 16 (3pm) and help us make a difference. Every bit of support helps us reach more people in need. You can bring in this flyer or tell them you are supporting BUDDIES HELPING BUDDIES!!! They will take care of the rest!
Read MoreShelby County Public Library: Accepting Book Donations (April 6-11)
If you are cleaning house and have books to donate, bring them to the Shelby County Public Library any time during the week of April 6-11, 2026. They will be added to the Friends of the Library book sales if they can’t be used in their collection.
Read MoreShelby County Public Library: Declaration of Independence Program with Steve Elder (April 7)
Learn about the enduring importance of the Declaration of Independence at a special library event on Tuesday, April 7 from 7-8 p.m. The history program, featuring guest speaker Steve Elder, is part of a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. It will be held in the Indiana Room of Carnegie East Wing.
Read MoreWaldron Hometown Committee: Community Day (May 4)
It’s “Give Back to Your Community Day,” when trash gets picked up, flowers get planted, mulch gets put down, the main drag gets swept, flags get loaded onto flag poles, and Festival trash boxes get painted! Want to help? All are welcome on May 4 (8:30-2pm), with a rain date of May 8! Meet at Waldron High School.
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