On Monday, July 29th, the Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation will offer a lecture on “Women’s Health Through the Ages.” Guest speaker, Dr. Amanda McAleer, will discuss health issues that most women experience in their thirties, forties, fifties, sixties, and seventies. Dr. McAleer, an associate with OhioHealth Physician Group OBGYN, specializes in obstetrics both [...]
On Saturday, September 17th, "An Evening with The Shelby Foundation: For a Brighter Tomorrow" is a fun, casual fundraising event that benefits the local community. As a long-standing community pillar, the Foundation continues to lead efforts to improve the quality of life for area residents. Every year, the Foundation awards hundreds of thousands of dollars [...]
For the fifth consecutive year, two local organizations are partnering to bring free fun to Shelby-area children. This President’s Day, school-age children, kindergarten through eighth grade, can enjoy a fun day at the Shelby YMCA sponsored by The Shelby Foundation. Foundation Director Carrie Kemerer said, “The last year has definitely had its challenges, and it’s [...]
The Shelby Foundation established the Women’s Fund in 2009 to empower women of all ages to achieve their full potential and thrive as members of our community by promoting intellectual, physical, emotional, social, economic, and cultural growth. Last year, over 150 women attended the Women’s Fund’s three-part lecture and open-forum discussion series, “Let’s Talk: Woman [...]
Shelby kids will have something to celebrate on February 19th besides Presidents Day because school age children, kindergarten through eighth grade, can enjoy a fun day at the Shelby YMCA sponsored by The Shelby Foundation. Director Carrie Kemerer said, “Winter can be a bleak time, the days are short and outdoor activities are limited by [...]
‘Tis the season! Children, young and old, will have an opportunity to convince Santa and Mrs. Claus that they have been good all year when they make a pit stop at Marvin Memorial Library on Friday, December 15th sponsored by The Shelby Foundation. Children are invited to talk to Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy cookies [...]
Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas on October 12, 1492 and this year, we celebrate his arrival on October 9th. Shelby students who have the day off from school need to look no further for fun, safe entertainment than the Marvin Memorial Library. School age children, kindergarten through eighth grade, can enjoy a book to movie [...]
An Evening with The Shelby Foundation: For a Brighter Tomorrow is a fun, casual fundraising event on Saturday, September 23rd to benefit the local community. Proceeds from the event will be invested back into the community through grants overseen by the foundation. Last year alone, The Shelby Foundation awarded over $220,000 to worthy area nonprofit [...]
It’s no secret that bullying is a national issue; the “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” mentality is no longer effective to combat bullying in today’s society. With that being said, the Shelby City School District is intent on being proactive to curb bullying in its school system [...]
On Monday, September 11th, Adeva Fit owner and fitness expert Lynn Friebel will tag-team with Liz Fields, gym manager and personal trainer, to talk about loving the body you were born with and how to take care of yourself with nutrition and exercise. Both ladies know how to eat right and exercise but understand it [...]