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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Native Plant Terrarium Workshop

Mounds State Park 4306 Mounds Road, Anderson, Indiana

Have you ever wished you could bottle up a plot of lush summertime forest to enjoy on a rainy day? Now is your opportunity! Learn about closed-system terrariums and the Indiana native plants we will use to create them. Each participant will build their own enclosed ecosystem featuring a selection of native plants and leave with the knowledge and tools to care for them. This workshop will last approximately 2 hours and has a supply fee of $20, which will cover instruction, all materials, and plants.

Candlelight Yoga with Carol

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

Candlelight yoga will use a gentle, flow style class that focuses on breathing and light stretching. It is the perfect way to end your day and wind down before bed.

The Game Corner

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

"The Game Corner" features a friendly video game tournament for teens in grades 6-12. Recent game selections include Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, TowerFall, and Rocket League.

After School Hangout

Lapel Branch Library 610 MAIN STREET, LAPEL, Indiana

Hang out at Lapel Library every 1st and 3rd Wednesday after school for games, movies, STEM, and art activities! Watch anime, build with legos, play video games, program robots, complete crafts, and much much more. Each week will be something a bit different.

Storytime – FLOWERS

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!

Read Me A Story

Lapel Branch Library 610 MAIN STREET, 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.

Dreams in Pink Movie Night

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

Join us for a heartwarming International Women's Day movie night celebration! Embrace the spirit of empowerment and fun as we showcase the beloved "Barbie'" movie.

Get ready for a Barbie-tastic movie night filled with all things pink and fabulous! 🎀 Join us for a celebration of International Women's Day with delicious treats, refreshing drinks, a glamorous photo wall, and exciting giveaways! Let's honor the strength, beauty, and resilience of women in style!

Exploring Alternative Development Patterns

Ingalls Town Hall 308 N Meridian St, Ingalls, Indiana

Join the Town of Ingalls Redevelopment Commission for a two-day design & planning workshop to explore alternative development patterns that integrate agriculture & healthy lifestyles. In partnership with the Town of Ingalls, Agriburbia and Sustainable Communities Institute,

Exploring Alternative Development Patterns- Day 2

Ingalls Town Hall 308 N Meridian St, Ingalls, Indiana

Join the Town of Ingalls Redevelopment Commission for a two-day design & planning workshop to explore alternative development patterns that integrate agriculture & healthy lifestyles. In partnership with the Town of Ingalls, Agriburbia and Sustainable Communities Institute,

Tea Lab

Mounds State Park 4306 Mounds Road, Anderson, Indiana

Interested in learning more about tasseology, or the study of “tea”? What non-tea plants can be used that grow wild in the state of Indiana? Come to the Mounds State Park Nature Center and learn about the ancient art of herbal infusions. Supply fee of $15.00 will cover the cost of materials, instruction, light refreshments, and materials to make your own tea blend. Instruction will last 1 ½ hours. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Mounds State Park. To register visit friendsofmounds-programs.square.site