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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Storytime: Veteran’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 books, snacks, crafts, and playtime!

Read Me a Story

Lapel Branch Library 610 Main St., Lapel, Indiana

Read Me a Story is a traditional library storytime in the shade of the Lapel Branch greenspace.

Read Me a Story is a less noisy program with individual play, so it has a TURTLE sensory and activity level: low noise with focused, calm activity.

This program emphasizes the early literacy activities of READ, PLAY, SING, TALK, and WRITE which are essential habits for getting ready to read, as determined by the American Library Association's Every Child Ready to Read program.

Grand Finale: Madison County Bicentennial

Paramount Theatre 1124 Meridian St, Anderson, IN 46016, Anderson, Indiana

The Grand Finale of the Madison County Bicentennial year celebrations marks the to-the-day anniversary of the county's formation.

Music performances by the Rock Bottom Boys and Austin Morgan will be featured and a special documentary on the contributions of the Black community to Madison County history will highlight the event. Guest speakers include Madison County Historian Stephen Jackson, the mayors of Madison County's three cities, and a representative of the Madison County Commissioner's office. Highlights of the bicentennial year will be shown. The event is free and open to the public.

Christmas in Pendleton at PAS

Gallery 119 119 W. State St., Pendleton, Indiana

A front row seat for the Christmas in Pendleton festivities is open for you at PAS. Photo ops, kids activities, and art for show and sale.

Christmas in Pendleton

Downtown Pendleton pendletonfestivals@gmail.com, Pendleton, Indiana

Kick off the holiday shopping season with Christmas in Pendleton! Event starts at 10am, Parade at 1pm, shop with our downtown businesses and vendors!

Veteran’s Day Program

Markleville Memorial Square SR 38 and CR 300 E, Markleville, Indiana

Welcome, history of Memorial Square, raising of the flags by an Honor Guard, national anthem and Pledge of Allegiance, invocation, Roll Call of fallen heroes, recognition of Veterans in attendance, and guest speaker. 100 flags to be distributed.

Monopoly Gala : A Game of Chance

Anderson Country Club 602 Northshore Blvd., Anderson, Indiana

We are excited to announce MONOPOLY GALA "A Night of Chance" will be held at the Anderson Country Club on November 11th! Join us for an amazing night of dancing, dinner, drinks, live and silent auctions all for for an amazing cause of supporting the TANL House for kids transitioning into foster care in Central Indiana!

Anime Society

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

Anime Society is a group for teens who enjoy anime, manga, and everything else Japanese. There is no need for registration - just stop by for an episode or for the whole program!

PBA Annual Member Meeting

Citizens State Bank 129 S. Pendleton Ave., Pendleton, Indiana

The annual meeting offers PBA members the opportunity to come together to share knowledge, make decisions, and advance the organization.

Story Hour at Gathering Grounds

Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop 925 N. Ford St., Lapel, Indiana

Join us for an hour of stories and fun at Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop in Lapel. Enjoy stories, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes. Strengthen early literacy skills and encourage the joy of learning. Each program ends with a fun craft or activity!