The 8th Annual Shelbyville Community Trunk or Treat returns to the heart of Downtown Shelbyville on Wed., October 28 from 6-8pm.

Shelbyville Parks & Recreation are hosting their annual Halloween Fun at the Park event on Friday, October 16 from 6:30pm-9:30pm at Blue River Memorial Park (725 Lee Blvd., Shelbyville IN 46176). Tickets are $5 presale / $10 at the gate.

For a generation, Alex Clark’s cartoons were a defining voice of Youtube’s Golden Era. Now, with nearly 4 million subscribers, this 4-time “Best of Fest” winner brings that same signature wit to the stage. Seen on Disney, the Vegas Strip, and the Netflix Is a Joke Festival, The Alex Clark Variety Show delivers hilarious jokes for adults and jaw-dropping tricks for the whole family. See him live at the Strand Theatre on Sun., October 11.

On October 23 at 7pm, the Strand Theatre will be showing Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror is a 1922 silent German Expressionist vampire film directed by F. W. Murnau from a screenplay by Henrik Galeen. This horror landmark follows estate agent Hutter to Count Orlok's remote Transylvanian castle, where the journey quickly turns sinister. *Live organ music is planned for the film! $7 General Admission. Tickets will be available at the door.

Bring your trick-or-treaters through the Strand's friendly haunted theatre, with multiple stops along the journey for treats from volunteer creepers. Sat., October 31 (6-9pm)

Shelby County Fall Festival is just two weeks away!! October 10th 10 am - 3 pm, Shelby County Fairgrounds. 60+ vendors, 4 food trucks, live entertainment and more!

Prepare for a wickedly good time at the Shelby County Public Library’s Haunted Library festival and fundraiser. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 17.

Come celebrate the completion of Carl Leck's bird mural and Shelby County's designation as Indiana's first county-wide BirdTown. Explore the connections between art, nature, and the birds in our own backyard.

Shelby County Youth Assistance Program is looking for Lunch Buddy Volunteers. Help make a difference with a student in our community! Call 317-421-8141 for more information.

BRANCH is a local nonprofit who is working on clearing out some invasive honeysuckle along the river bank. It’s a fun group! The next ‘Weed Wrangle’ will be held on Sat., Oct. 17 (1-3pm). They’d love as many hands on deck as possible! Work gloves, closed-toe shoes, and water are all encouraged. They will be working on the section of the trail closest to the horse barn behind the fairgrounds. Contact Kris Schwickrath for more questions.

Volunteers make all of the difference! 🍎 The Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc. is held in the parking lot of Blue River Career Program in Shelbyville on the third Saturday of each month from 10am-Noon (Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, and Dec. 19). The Mobile Pantry is also in Morristown on the fourth Friday of each month from 1-2:30pm (Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27). Volunteers are always needed and appreciated! If you would like to help out, you can just show up approximately a half hour before the distribution.

Delta Theta Tau, Zeta Lambda Chapter will be hosting their 54th Annual Gift & Hobby Show on Sat., November 7 (9am-3pm) at Shelbyville Middle School.

Preparations are underway to bring The Lisa Muegge Feast of Plenty to Shelby County, IN for the first time this Thanksgiving. Local partners are working together to ensure community members have access to a free Thanksgiving meal and food for their pantry following the holiday.

SAFESITTER Essentials with CPR prepares students in grades 6–8 to safely stay home alone, care for younger siblings, or babysit through hands-on activities covering choking rescue, CPR, and other essential safety skills. The class will be held October 3 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Shelby County Health Department, with registration limited to 10 students and a cost of $20.

All are welcome to attend Morristown Community Historical Society monthly meetings! They meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7pm at the Morristown Fire Station.

If you want to shop and support a good cause, make sure to follow Rupert’s Kids for their regular Community Days Events in Shelbyville and Flat Rock. Community Day Events are a unique opportunity for Rupert's Kids to give back to the community while also supporting our mission through fundraising. These events are made possible through our valuable partnership with CVS, which donates unused inventory that might otherwise end up in landfills. You can learn more and sign up to receive their enewsletter here.

Two new agencies have joined our Shelby County Nonprofit family! 

• Su Casa: Latino centered social service agency

• De Colores Arts Collective: Celebrating Hispanic cultural arts, music, craft, and community  

Josh Martin was hired as the new Executive Director of the Shelby County YMCA. He will officially begin his new role on Mon., August 10. Congrats, Josh!

Finding grant funding can feel especially challenging in today's uncertain landscape, but new opportunities are available. In a recent Charitable Advisors article, Morgan Riley shares 10 grant opportunities for Indiana nonprofits and offers practical encouragement for organizations looking to diversify funding, strengthen partnerships, and build long-term resilience. Whether your organization is large or small, this resource is a great place to start exploring new funding possibilities. Read article…

Shelby County Players recently received a $1 million Arts & Culture Award through Indiana's READI 2.0 program to support Phase 2 of the Wortman Family Civic Theatre project. The funding will provide professional lighting, sound, audio-visual, and networking technology, enhancing performances while expanding opportunities for educational programs, community events, workforce training, and increased accessibility.

Sunshine Houses hours have changed; the Red Barn will now be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am-1pm.

The Salvation Army of Shelbyville, Indiana has a few Sundays and Holidays that they need a Church, Group, or Family to provide a meal for the Community Meal Program. Groups would be responsible for bringing the meal in or cooking on site. Serving the meals, and cleanup.

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!

Did you know that you can sign up to receive text alerts from Emergency Management Shelby County? Recently this system was activated to share about severe weather, the Warming Shelter that was activated, and who to contact to volunteer.