🌱 Discover the Shelbyville statue inspired by a classic Indiana adventure tale

What's up Shelbyville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Discover the Shelbyville statue inspired by a classic Indiana adventure tale

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 53 and low of 22 degrees.
• Friday: Brisk and much colder, temps: high: 27, low: 25.
• Saturday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 49 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Bears of Blue River Statue (atlasobscura.com) — Shelbyville readers can take pride in the “Bears of Blue River” statue downtown, honoring local author Charles Major and his adventurous young hero Balser Brent. Installed in 1929 and restored in 2017, the statue and nearby Julius Joseph fountain celebrate the city’s literary and business heritage while inviting families to explore classic Indiana pioneer tales available free online.
   

📸 Around Shelbyville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shelbyville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Skyline Christmas at The Strand
  The Strand Theatre, 215 S Harrison St, Shelbyville
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Civic Center Open Gym | Fitness Walking
  Shelbyville, IN Calendar , 945 S Tompkins Street , Shelbyville
  7:00 am
• Civic Center Open Gym | Pickleball
  Shelbyville, IN Calendar , 945 S Tompkins Street , Shelbyville
  9:00 am
• Aviation Board
  Shelbyville, IN Calendar , 3529 N 100 W, , Shelbyville
  10:30 am
• Civic Center Open Gym | Basketball
  Shelbyville, IN Calendar , 945 S Tompkins Street , Shelbyville
  11:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Civic Center Open Gym | Pickleball
  Shelbyville, IN Calendar , 945 S Tompkins Street , Shelbyville
  9:00 am

Sunday December 21

• Civic Center Open Gym | Basketball
  Shelbyville, IN Calendar , 945 S Tompkins Street , Shelbyville
  6:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Civic Center Open Gym | Fitness Walking
  Shelbyville, IN Calendar , 945 S Tompkins Street , Shelbyville
  7:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Sock Skating
  Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
  9:00 am
• Tiny Tots Storytime
  Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Youth Program Room
  10:00 am
• Open Euchre Games
  Rush County Senior Citizen Inc , 504 W 3rd St , Rushville
  1:00 pm
• Homeschool Hangout
  Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Youth Program Room
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Shelbyville. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Shelbyville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelbyville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Franklin

• Franklin College receives TRIO grant to help at-risk students (mojo1029.com)
• High school sports scoreboard: Dec. 17 (dailyjournal.net)
• Franklin native in need of kidney transplant, searching for donor (dailyjournal.net)

Edinburgh

• 2025 All-County Girls Volleyball Team: Schembra's directing Center Grove's offense leads to being named volleyball player of the year (dailyjournal.net)
• Throwback Thursday: Dec. 18 (dailyjournal.net)
• American Airlines unveils luxury, premium upgrades to win back customers (nypost.com)

Ok Shelbyville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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