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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Winter Speaker

Pendleton Historical Museum Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, Indiana

The Museum's winter speaker series is a cozy way to spend an afternoon learning about the history of the local area with other community members.

First Friday – Art Studies Show

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

View the new exhibit and mingle with artists and their supporters each month at Gallery 119.

Morning Blend Chamber Breakfast

Anita's Diner 777 East Water Street, Pendleton, Indiana

Join us for an energizing morning where connections are made, ideas are brewed, and the day begins with the perfect blend of business and camaraderie. The Morning Blend Chamber Breakfast — where every connection is a sip of success!

Speakers: Jill Coffey and Dianna Brooks of WorkOne Central Indiana will present on a variety of federal, state, and local resources available to employers, the changes to Indiana's employment and workforce development laws, and trends.

Entrepreneurial Ignition: A Business Launch Workshop

Flagship Enterprise Center (Classroom 269) 2705 Enterprise Drive, Anderson, Indiana

Have a family member, friend, or acquaintance with a dream of starting a business? This quarterly workshop is not just an event; it's the spark that lights the fire of entrepreneurship, propelling individuals toward a future filled with innovation, growth, and . cces. Join us on this exhilarating journey of turning ideas into enterprises and dreams into achievements.

Presenter: James Womack, Business Advisor, East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center

Friends of the Library Book Sale

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

Bargain books, games, magazines, etc. with proceeds going back to support library programs. On the last day, fill a bag for $1!

Read Me A Story

Lapel Branch Library 610 Main St., Lapel, Indiana

Read Me a Story is a traditional library storytime in the Children's area.
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.

First Friday – 2D Show

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

View the new exhibit and mingle with artists and their supporters each month at Gallery 119.

Winter Wondersong with Anderson Area Children’s Choir

Anderson Mainstage Theatre 124 W. 9th St., Anderson, Indiana

Shake off those winter mumblies and change out of those PJ's you've been wearing for the 8th day in a row, and come out to Anderson's Mainstage Theatre for a FREE Event!

The Anderson Area Children’s Choir and the youth of the AMT’s Let’s Play program are bringing you a night of lively entertainment for free! Come to support youth performing arts and find out more about how to join both groups! The program will be about an hour long, and both organizations will have information booths set up.

No tickets needed for this FREE event!

Cub Scout Cake Auction

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

Indulge your sweet tooth for a good cause!
Highlights:
Scout-crafted cakes, pies, cookies, and more up for auction
Supporting local Cub Scouts and Outfitters, Inc., a nonprofit for children in need!
Mark your calendars and spread the sweetness!