Spring has sprung! Time to order your native plants! Plant orders from the Shelby County Soil and water Conservation District (SWCD) are due April 24th. Plant pickup is May 8th.
Read MoreSCUFFY (Shelby County United Way Fund) Drive
Shelby County United Fund (SCUFFY) 2025 Drive, ‘Banking on Shelby County,’ has officially launched. Their goal is to raise $925,000.
Read MoreShelby Shines Prom (April 26)
On Saturday, April 26th, FCC, in partnership with Shelby County VC Aktion Club, will host the Shelby Shines Prom at the American Legion Lodge 70 (1125 Miller Ave, Shelbyville) from 6:00 to 9:00 PM! All people with special needs ages 16 and up are invited! RSVP at 317-398-4407 or sign up using the link on www.fccshelby.org
Read More
SCAAC: Longest Day Walk of Shelby County (June 20)
Shelby County Active Aging Coalition (SCAAC) is raising awareness for the fight against Alzheimers. Join them in the Longest Day Walk of Shelby County on Fri., June 20. Donations toward the event and SCAAC are also appreciated.
Read More
SCAAC: Paint the Town Purple (May 15)
Shelby County Active Aging Coalition (SCAAC) invites you to Paint the Town Purple on Thurs., May 15 (4-9pm) at Capone’s Downtown Speakeasy. This Dine-to-Donate event will benefit the Longest Day Walk of Shelby County & SCAAC to help raise awareness on the fight against Alzheimers.
Read More
Julia and Nicholas Runnebohm Early Learning Center Grand Opening Ceremony (April 15)
You are invited to the Grand Opening Celebration for the Julia and Nicholas Runnebohm Early Learning Center on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 4-5pm.
Read More
INFBPW: Shelbyville Business & Professional Women - Reality Store (April 10)
INFBPW: Shelbyville Business and Professional Women are looking for volunteers to help operate the Reality Store at Shelbyville Middle School on Thurs., April 10 (7:45-3pm). Contact Brandy Moore by call or text at 317-699-1965 or through email shelbyvillerealitystore@gmail.com if you are interested in helping.
Read More
St. Ann's Altar Society: Rummage & Bake Sale (April 4 & April 5)
St. Ann’s Altar Society is hosting their annual Rummage & Bake Sale on Fri., April 4 and Sat., April 5 at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church Hall located at 4218 E. Michigan Road, Shelbyville IN 46176.
Read More
WorkOne Job Fair
An upcoming job fair will be held at the Probation Training Room (20 W Polk St. Shelbyville IN 46176) from 10am-1pm on Thurs., March 27.
Read More
Indianapolis Opera in Shelbyville (April 9)
The Indianapolis Opera is coming to Shelbyville on Wed., April 9 at 1pm (FREE Event / Open to the Public). Do not miss the opportunity to experience the Shelby County Players new Wortman Family Civic Theatre! Thank you to Shelby Senior Services, Inc., The Horizon Center and Blue River Community Foundation for making this special event possible.
Read More
Bridge Ministries: Coldest Night of the Year a Success
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Shelby Bridge Ministries hosted The Coldest Night of the Year, a family-friendly fundraising walk to support local charities serving individuals experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Through this event, they raised over $22,000 to help those in our community experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness. Congrats!
Read MoreNonprofit Center: $5,000,000 Grant Received
Blue River Community Foundation has received a grant of $5,000,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through the Community Leadership Implementation Grants component of the eighth phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII) initiative. This grant money will be used to develop a Nonprofit Center to serve Shelby County.
Read More
Northeastern Hometown Fund: Kopper Kettle Sweetheart Dinner (Feb. 11 & 12)
Dine at the Kopper Kettle in Morristown for a special Sweetheart Dinner on either Tues., February 11 or Wed., February 12 to support the Northeastern Hometown Community Fund. This is an endowed fun established by Blue River Community Foundation. It provides grant money for nonprofit organizations located within the Morristown School boundaries. By participating in the Sweetheart Dinner, you are helping build their fund which in turn helps to build and support our community.
Read More
Delta Theta Tau Sorority: Crop & Craft (March 8)
Delta Theta Tau Sorority is hosting their annual Crop & Craft event at a new location this year! The event will be held on Sat., March 8 (8am-5pm) at On the Hill Events - 24 W Rampart Rd. Shelbyville IN 46176 *formerly the Shelby County Athletic Club. Registration Form
Read MoreSociety of St. Vincent DePaul - Chili Cookoff Fundraiser (Feb. 8)
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) serves disadvantaged members of our community with a variety of services-- especially this time of year when heating, electric, housing, and grocery needs are greatest. They are hosting a Chili Cookoff Fundraiser on Sat., February 8 (5pm-8pm) at the Shelbyville Knights of Columbus.
Read MoreBRCF Community Grant Cycle (Interest Forms Due March 1)
One Blue River Community Foundation (BRCF) grant application cycle is offered in the areas of Art & Culture, Health, Education, Social Service & Civic programs/projects to Nonprofit and Charitable organizations that serve Shelby County, IN each Spring. Grant Interest Forms for this Community Grant Cycle are due on March 1, 2025.
Read More
Teen Cuisine Cooking Class Series
Morristown Library and Purdue University Extension Service are partnering to offer a six week series of Teen Cuisine Cooking Classes. These FREE classes feature cooking demonstrations, money management tips, hands-on food prep, and food samples. They will meet Thursdays from 3:45-5 PM beginning January 9th. Registration is requested but not required. No library card required. For questions or to register, call 765-818-1718.
Read More
MHP 2025 LifeSteps Program
MHP LifeSteps® Program starts January 30th, 2025. Be sure to attend an informational session to learn more about the program and make sure it’s the right fit for you. Informational Session Dates: January 9th or 16th, at 4:30pm in the Sycamore Room at MHP.
Read More
Excel Center (January Orientation Dates)
The Excel Center has Orientation Dates scheduled for January 10, 17 & 24 from 10am-Noon.
Read More
Serving Hope: Free Meals (Update)
School aged children and parents/guardians can enjoy a FREE hot meal on the First and Third Thursday of each month at The Ville Church’s Community Center (1115 St. Joseph St.) from 5pm-7pm! *These meals used to be available every week. Please note the change!
Read More