Calendar of Events

Meet with Businesses from Decatur, Ripley and Franklin Counties:

• Manufacturing
• Health Care
• Retail
• Temp to Hire 

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.

Meet and Greet

Clinic Tour

Demonstrations

Activities for Children

Door Prizes 

Snacks 

Join us Thanksgiving morning for The Southeastern Indiana YMCA Turkey Trot 5k Walk/Run and 10k Run! Meet at Liberty Park Pavilion in Batesville. Same trot, same route utilizing the Batesville Walking Trail! Same-day registration begins at 7:15 am. Race begins at 8:00 am. Register by November 7 to get a free t-shirt. Fee: $25 pre–register, $35 day of race. 

Proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign. Thank you to title supporter: Wood-Mizer. Thank you also to supporters: Allstate–Mary Huntington, FCN Bank, First Financial Bank, Sentinel Wealth Strategies

Shop Local and Shop Small this Small Business Saturday. Shops on the square will be offering in-store specials and a punch card.

Fill out the punch card by visiting each location and be entered to win a basket giveaway.

The basket value is over $100, so you won't want to miss out on an opportunity to enter!

We'll see you on the Square, Saturday, November 30th.

Much like the hit television series Shark Tank, the D.I.C.E. (Dreams, Ingenuity, Creativity, Entrepreneurship) Challenge is a regional competition in which high school students are tasked to create a business product or service, develop a business plan, and pitch their idea to a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs who serve as judges. Business ideas and plans are evaluated and ranked, with the top 3 teams receiving funding to support their business.

The goal of the D.I.C.E. Challenge is to not only inspire high school students to learn about entrepreneurship and see small business creation and ownership as a viable career goal, but also help students understand the vital role an entrepreneur plays within a community: increasing economic growth, providing access to unique goods and services, and even promoting social change.

Genesis: Pathways to Success is an initiative of the Ripley County Community Foundation that is dedicated to nurturing local entrepreneurs and enhancing the entrepreneurial spirit within the Southeastern Indiana region to drive economic growth. 

Lots of things to do at Novel HeARTs! We have books, gifts and art in the heart of the community.

• Local author Stephanie Jones, the Giving Gal, will be signing and selling copies of her books in Novel Hearts. Get your very own copy from your favorite bookstore and get a chance to meet this great author. 
• Come meet your favorite characters from Charles Dickens’ classic book, A Christmas Carol. Switzerland High School Drama Club’s characters will be on hand to autograph copies of A Christmas Carol, and Novel HeARTs will have books and other items available for purchase. Characters will be in Novel HeARTs as well as walking the Square.
• Collaborative community artwork to make a Christmas tree. Add your thumbprint to our christmas tree poster. We even have Christmas stickers to add as ornaments. FREE art activity.
• Decorate a small fabric drawstring bag. This is a make it and take it art activity. Once you decorate Santa's sack, you'll be able to fill it with candy canes. Cost is only $5. 

This is also the date for the Home For the Holidays event so mark your calendars!