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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Beginning Water Color

Pendleton Artists Society Gallery 119 119 W State Street, Pendleton, Indiana

Beginning water color with Katy Burke. Participants will have the chance to create a window/floral watercolor painting with basic concepts of painting with water. Cost is $50.

Lawyer in the Library – free legal services

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

PCL hosts a lawyer in the library to offer FREE legal advice in a professional, private setting.

God Abundance Meal

East Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 124 E. Main St, Markleville, Indiana

This month’s God Abundance Meal sponsored by the Christian Women Fellowship “Comfort Keepers” will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the basement of East Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 124 E. Main St.

The menu will include chicken-and-noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, roll, assorted desserts and a drink. A freewill offering will be taken. Carryout will be available for the immediate area.

Call Betty at 765-623-3553 in advance, or call the church, 765-533-4996, on the day of the meal.

The church is handicap accessible.

Disaster Volunteer Reception Center Training

Anderson First United Methodist Church 1215 Jackson St., Anderson, Indiana

Learn how to help manage spontaneous volunteers in a disaster. When our community is hit by a disaster, volunteers play a major role in response and recovery. Register for Disaster Volunteer Reception Center training and be ready when your community needs you most.

The United Way set up a Volunteer Recovery Center following Pendleton's 2019 tornado thanks to preparation training like this.

Storytime: On the Farm

The Maple Room at Pendleton Community Library 595 E Water St, Pendleton, IN 46064, Pendleton, Indiana

Storytime is aimed for children age 0-6. Visit for snacks, songs, crafts, and playtime!

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

Community Hospital Education Center 1923 N. Madison Ave, Anderson, Indiana

A place for support and educational resources.
Please call in advance to register for care at (765)298-1660

Community Night/Community Dinner

Pendleton Christian Church 1170 S Pendleton Ave, Pendleton, Indiana

All are welcome to join Pendleton Christian Church for food and fellowship at the weekly community suppers in the church fellowship hall. Each week’s menu features something hot and delicious to fill your family’s stomach and good company that will fill your heart.

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).

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).

Farm to Table Cooking

The Jetty Center at Community Farm 1701 Medical Arts Blvd., Anderson, Indiana

Join Anderson Farmers Market and Bloom Director, Anna Ulam, for a live cooking demonstration! Participants learn how to create nutritious dishes, spotlighting fresh, seasonal produce. Everyone will enjoy a dish and take home a locally grown ingredient.