The South Madison Community Event Calendar was created to help keep our small towns strong, even as we grow. The Community Event Calendar is managed by the South Madison Community Foundation as a tool to support nonprofit and community organizations in their efforts to create a more vibrant and connected community.

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Red Cross Blood Drive

American Legion Post 117 611 W. State St., Pendleton, Indiana

Give blood, save lives.

Abundance Meal

East Christian Church 124 E. Main St., Markleville, Indiana

The meal includes chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, rolls, and dessert. A free-will offering will be accepted.

Blood Drive

Pendleton Community Public Library 595 E. Water St., Pendleton, Indiana, United States

Join us for a life-saving event! Partnering with Versiti, we're hosting a blood drive on May 9. Register now or walk-ins are always welcome. Every donation counts!

Community Shred Day

Madison County Recycling Center 2031 Mounds Road, Anderson, Indiana

There will be a shred truck onsite from 2:30 to 5:30. You can bring 2-3 banker boxes of paper to be shredded for no cost.

Fungus Among Us

YMCA Parking Lot Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, Indiana

Fungi is an important part of our ecosystem! Some are even edible. Join in for a hike on the Red Loop to search out some awesome mushrooms! *Never eat wild edibles without researching multiple reliable sources. Meet at the YMCA parking lot.

Starry Night Adult Book Club

Pendleton Community Public Library 595 E. Water St., Pendleton, Indiana, United States

Evening book club held from 6:30-7:30 on the 2nd Thursday of every month (except December).

Storytime – MOTHER’S DAY

Pendleton Community Public Library 595 E. Water St., Pendleton, Indiana, United States

Story Time is aimed for children age 0-6. Come visit for snacks, songs, crafts, and playtime!

Letter Carriers Food Drive

Your mailbox

Letter carriers' food drive - place your nonperishable food items in a bag near your mailbox and they'll be distributed to local food pantries.

Pendleton Indiana Farmers Market

Falls Park Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, Indiana, United States

Celebrating its 30th season in 2024, the Pendleton Indiana Farmers Market is located in Falls Park along the banks of Fall Creek at the heart of downtown Pendleton. Over sixty vendors set up each Saturday from May to September from 9am to 12:30pm.

Pendleton Historical Museum Open

Pendleton Historical Museum Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, Indiana

Explore local history on display at the free museum next to the Falls. Relax on the porch and strike up a conversation with one of the volunteer docents.