By request, this week I sat down with Shawn owner and operator of The Brooklyn Pizza Company and The Seymour Brewing Co.

Shawn runs a couple of great small businesses in Seymour, but I was really more interested in his involvement in the community. Most people that are as active as Shawn rarely want to talk about what they do and I really want to thank Shawn for his willingness to share his story.

Shawn was inspired as a child by his grandparents, and even with his busy life he manages not only support local organizations financially, but also giving his time. He is an inspiration to me and I think we can all take something away from this talk.

There are opportunities to volunteer for many organizations that help those in need in Seymour. What are some other great volunteer opportunites in Seymour this year?

Seymour High School's Choir has 280 students participating and some of Seymour's most recognizable names are alumni of the choir.

Kyle Karum, the choir director, makes it a priority to keep the choir program free for all students. Slices and Songs fundraiser helps do this and is this Thursday, May 16th at Brooklyn Pizza and Harmony Park.

Seymour choir members will be performing solo and in small groups. I would love to see the community come out and join me in supporting this awesome program.

Brooklyn Pizza is donating proceeds from sales from 4-9 as long as you mention the Choir. Performances are from 6-8.

Brooklyn Pizza is located at 753 W 2nd St, Seymour, IN 47274.

Check out more about the Seymour High School Choir at www.seymourhschoirs.weebly.com

On Episode 2 we sit down with one of the coolest businesses in Seymour, The Fussy Pup. They handmake copper cookie cutters in their downtown Seymour Shop. We talk about how The Fussy Pup started, the variety of over 1300 different shapes and designs they make, and how you can experience The Fussy Pup for yourself.

On the first episode of Seymour Stories, I sat down with Becky Schepman of Seymour Mainstreet and we talked about the history of Seymour Main Street, current projects, and what's coming in the future for Seymour Main Street.