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: Thanksgiving

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!

The Game Corner

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

A friendly video game tournament for teens in grades 6 through 12. Recent game selections include Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Tekken 8, and Gang Beasts.

The winner of the tournament chooses the next edition's game.

Snacks and refreshments are provided. No registration is required.

The first Wednesday edition of The Game Corner is sponsored by Qdoba in Anderson. The third Wednesday edition of The Game Corner is sponsored by Pizza Hut in Pendleton.

After School Hangout @ Lapel Library

Lapel Library 610 S 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.

Bound to Books Adult Book Club

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

Welcome! We'd love to have you join our newest book club at PCL.
We will be meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in Sycamore AB. Bring yourself and join us--we don't even care if you're late (or, didn't finish the book)!

Questions? Email Ashley at carseats@pendleton.lib.in.us or check out this group's Facebook page.

Our 2024 reading selections, and their discussion dates, are:

November 20th: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
December 18th: Holiday Party / Book Exchange

Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience

Paramount Theatre Centre and Ballroom Anderson 1124 Meridian St, Anderson, IN 46016, Anderson, Indiana

Theresa Caputo, also known as the Long Island Medium, is a psychic medium who has been seeing, feeling, and sensing spirits since she was four years old. Caputo delivers healing messages that help people learn, grow, and embrace life. Her newest television series, Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits, can be watched on Lifetime, and her podcast Hey Spirit! is available to listen to on all platforms. Caputo, a NY Times bestseller, released Good Mourning: Moving Through Everyday Losses With Wisdom From The Other Side in 2020.

Upgrade your experience with a pre-show photo opportunity with Theresa! A limited number of PRE-SHOW VIP photo opportunities are available as a package paired with best seats. Patrons will receive a VIP keepsake item and are invited to arrive for a pre-show photo with Theresa taken by a professional photographer. Please note the pre-show photo opportunity requires guests to arrive 2.5 hours prior to doors (3.5 hours prior to showtime).

On sale Fri. Aug. 30 at 10 am

Afternoon Delight Book Club

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

Small, afternoon book club; members sometimes meet at each other's homes. We still reserve the room for them. This club meets from noon to 1:00 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except Dec.)

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.

Cafe Coze: A Night of Books, Games, and Warm Vibes

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

Step into Café Coze for a cozy night of books, games, light music, and warm drinks. Bring a book or choose from our collection. Relax with friends or solo in a welcoming, fall-themed atmosphere!

Join us for Café Coze, where we’re transforming the library into a cozy haven for a perfect fall evening! Enjoy a relaxed night with quiet reading, fun board games, and soft music setting the mood. We’ll set up the room with comfy seating and warm lighting to create a welcoming space. Sip on hot chocolate, apple cider, and indulge in seasonal treats like pumpkin spice cookies and caramel apples. Whether you're bringing a book from home or browsing our curated fall collection, it's the perfect night to unwind and soak in the cozy vibes with friends or solo!

Grief Share: Surviving the Holidays

Autumn Hills Church 5550 State Rd 67, Anderson, Indiana

The loss of a loved one can change everything. The holidays will be different without them. Join us for a two-hour event to learn some practical tips to help you through the holidays.

Madison County Historical Society Monthly Meeting

Madison County Historical Society 15 West 11th Street, Anderson, Indiana

Elwood H. Phillips Award followed by a short presentation by Stephen T. Jackson on "History of Anderson's 8th Street".