Calendar of Events

. Make a splash to kick off the school year in style at our Middle School Pool Party! Hosted by the Y Youth Council at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA, this event is the perfect opportunity for incoming sixth graders and middle schoolers to meet new friends, enjoy tasty snacks, and dive into some epic pool games. Whether you're an avid swimmer or just looking to cool off and have fun, join us for an evening of laughter and camaraderie as we celebrate the start of a new school year together. Grab your swimsuit and towel, and let's make a splash at the Middle School Pool Party! Free to all.

To sign up visit or call the Y Welcome Center at 812-934-6006 or visit the website at www.siymca.org. 

Rock Concert Alert!    BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS!

Get ready to groove under the summer sky with our upcoming Rock Concert!  Join us for an unforgettable rocking good time. Dane Clark is an Indiana native who has been honing his instrumental (drums, bass, guitar and keyboards) and songwriting skills from an early age. His early influences of British Invasion rock and Dylan era folk music still resonate in his musical vision. Clark began making a name for himself as a session drummer in the Indianapolis area in the early 1980’s. As well as 26 years with John Mellencamp.

Location: Batesville Memorial Public Library (around the Pergola)

Bring your friends, family, and lawn chairs for an evening of fun!

Admission is FREE! See you there!

We are thrilled to invite you to the Women’s Giving Circle: Sun, Fun, & Philanthropy Social! Join us for an evening filled with networking and delicious appetizers, while making a positive impact on our community.

Whether you’re a long-time member or new to our circle, everyone is welcome. And the best part? New attendees can join for just $30 (normally $100)!

Current members, this event is free of charge.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with amazing women and support local causes!

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time: 4:00PM – 6:30PM
Location: Ertel Cellars Winery: 3794 E County Rd 1100 N, Batesville, IN 47006

We encourage each of our current members to bring a friend along to experience the Women’s Giving Circle firsthand. This is a perfect chance to share why our circle is so special and how together, we can create meaningful change!

Connecting Students, Teachers, Colleges, Communities and Businesses Together!

 Come check out the Southeastern Career Center!

Safe Passage invites you to attend their 12th Annual Handbags for Hope Event on August 27th, 2024, beginning at 6pm. This event is a live, silent and online purse auction supporting Safe Passage Inc. in it’s mission to provide Help, Heeling and Hope to build a community free of domestic and sexual violence.  

For more information or to purchase tickets visit the event website at http://bidpal.net/handbags4hope2024, call 812.818.6906 or email tnegangard@safepassageinc.org.

The perfect opportunity to show your gratitude in our community. The Ripley County Community Foundation is an instrument in local giving of grants, scholarships, and much more. We will welcome your contributions, large or small, at our Annual Day of Giving!

Donations to the Ripley County Community Foundation into one of our endowed funds may be eligible to receive a 50% match on a first-come, first-served basis. (Matching donations cannot exceed $5,000 per fund with up to $105,000 in matching funds). This is also a great day to start your own named fund for a charitable cause.

Additionally, donors have had the opportunity to award money to support their favorite charitable organization when they donate an item to a supply drive that benefits and supports a local nonprofit organization. Each individual who donates items to the supply drive is entered into a $500 drawing to be awarded to a qualified charity of their choice. The supply drive for this year is Ripley County Schools Hygiene Closets visit: https://rccfonline.org/giving-opportunities/day-of-giving/ for a complete list.

You can create a lasting legacy in your community by making a contribution anytime during the year. Visit the Donate Button at the top of www.rccfonline.org, stop in our office at 13 E George Street, Suite B in Batesville, IN, or call us at (812) 933-1098.