Shelbyville is kicking off summer on Friday, June 5 with a full day of community events in Public Square. From 11 AM–2 PM, the City will host the Government Day Hot Dog Lunch with free hot dogs, chips, and water, alongside the Senior Services Strawberry Fest. The day will conclude with the annual Taste of Shelby County later that evening.
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Joshua Center: Grief Safe Businesses Workshop
The Joshua Center is helping businesses build more supportive workplaces through its upcoming Grief Safe Businesses Workshop. This training equips leaders and teams with practical strategies for navigating grief and supporting one another in the workplace.
Read MorePantry Pals: Stamp Out Hunger (May 9th)
The USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive takes place Saturday, May 9. Leave a bag of non-perishable food by your mailbox, and your mail carrier will collect it to help support local food banks.
Read MoreDrug Free Coalition: Disc Golf Tournament (June 6th)
The Shelby County Drug Free Coalition is hosting a family-friendly Disc Golf Tournament to support its mission and bring the community together for a day of fun and sport. Tournament details, registration information, and sponsorship opportunities can be found in the attached flyers.
Read MoreRush Shelby CASA: Summer Bash Raffle (May 21st)
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.
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INFBPW: 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).
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Shelby 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.
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Special 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.
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Shelby 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.
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Morristown 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.
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Volunteer 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!
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We 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.
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Fairland 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.
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Fairland 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.
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Fairland 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.
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SCAAC: 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.
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