A team with Leadership Shelby County is hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament on Sat., March 2nd at the Shelbyville Boys and Girls Club as a fundraiser to help them launch their new Teen Center. The team is looking for volunteer referees who would be willing to donate one afternoon of their time for a great cause. Any interested persons can contact Randa Boyd at 317-512-4688 or via Facebook. (*Stay tuned for more details about the tournament!)
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The Bridge: Grief Share 'Surviving the Holidays' (Nov. 5)
Are you entering this holiday season with the grief of losing a loved one? The holidays are challenging when you're grieving a loss. The Bridge invites you to join them for a one day session of Surviving the Holidays on Sun., November 5 (6:30-8pm) at The Bridge (1504 S Harrison St., Shelbyville IN 46176). Come find comfort, strength and hope.
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Shelby Art Guild Association: We Love Art Show!
The Shelby Art Guild Association is hosting a “We Love Art Show!” You can pick up a canvas at The Gallery (No. 5 Public Square Shelbyville, IN 46176). Deliver your finished piece by Sat., November 25 at The Gallery or Three Sisters Bookstore.
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Healthy Families Program now a part of The Villages
Healthy Families is a statewide, voluntary evidence-based home visiting program in all 92 counties of Indiana. There is 30+ agencies that “host” the Healthy Families program. For Shelby County, Healthy Families was previously housed under Family Services and Prevention Programs. Unfortunately, FSPP had to close their doors as an agency, but luckily The Villages was able to pick up the Healthy Families program for our county and avoid any gaps in services.
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David Fry Leads 'What's Your Organization's Story?' Workshop for NPO's
David J. Fry from Effective Advancement Management Strategies led a marketing workshop titled, ‘What’s Your Organization’s Story?’ for our local Nonprofits on October 24 at ECHO Effect Arts Campus. David shared, ‘Telling an organization's story is more important than ever as a nonprofit seeks to stand out in the crowded field. Getting the message out concisely while engaging the audience takes time and effort.’ This two hour event was a part of capacity building series of workshops that has been offered to Nonprofits through the Blue River Community Foundation and was attended by 26 local NPO leaders.
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Shelby County Players: Groundbreaking on Theatre
Congratulations to Shelby County Players on the groundbreaking for their new theatre! It will be located at 1416 Miller Ave, Shelbyville, IN 46176. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 16. The building will be completed in three phases. Phase 1 will begin this year.
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Shelbyville Parks & Rec Dept: Bike Share Program Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon cutting for the new bike share program was held in Shelbyville on October 26 at Blue River Memorial Park. The Shelbyville Parks & Recreation Department and City of Shelbyville have partnered with Blue River Community Foundation, Shelby County Tourism & Visitors Bureau, MHP Major Health Partners Foundation, and Duke Energy to bring this to our community.
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Southwestern Area Hometown Fund: Dine to Donate (Nov. 21)
You are invited to a Dine to Donate Dinner before the Spartans host the Lancers on November 21 (Southwestern High School Cafeteria; 5-7:30pm). Homemade pulled pork will be served on your choice of a jumbo baked potato or nacho chips for only $7. All proceeds will be matched by the Blue River Community Foundation.
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Strand Theatre: Upcoming Events
Make sure to check out The Strand Theatre’s full calendar of events!
Read MoreCancer Association of Shelby County: Warm Clothes Available at Thrift Store
Need a coat? Cancer Association has a large selection of nice coats at a low price. Women’s, Men's and Kids coats are now available in their Thrift Store along with hats, gloves, and scarves. They are opened Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They also have a large selection of sweatshirts and sweaters (Adults and Kids). Cancer Association of Shelby County, 31 Public Square, Shelbyville, Indiana.
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