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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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. Free to attend.

Rocket Readers Book Club

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

Third and Fourth grade book club is back! This book club is designed for children who love to read or would love to improve their reading skills. Three Wednesday fall series - registration required. Spots are limited - contact Ms. Rachelle if you're interested in joining, or if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions! rcolyer@pendleton.lib.in.us.

Abundance Meal

Markleville East Christian Church 124 E. Main St., Markleville, Indiana

The Christian Women’s Fellowship (C.W.F.) “Comfort Keepers” of the East Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Markleville (East Indiana 38) will have its monthly God Abundance Meal on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lower fellowship hall of the church.

The menu will be chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, assorted desserts, and drink. (Dine in or take out.)

This is the last meal for 2023.

Teen 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.

Family Game Night

Lapel Branch Library 610 Main St., Lapel, Indiana

Drop by for an evening of family fun at the Lapel Branch! There will be an assortment of games for all ages available to play. We will have bowling, giant jenga, giant sorry, as well as a variety of other board games and card games for your family to explore. Be sure to check out our early literacy play area and don't miss our group game at 6pm.

There is sure to be something that everyone will enjoy

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.

BINGO Night at the library

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

Come join us for a fun BINGO night where there's a prize for every BINGO! Test your luck and be ready to laugh and shout. (Age 18+ only).

A “Weird” Friday Afternoon Movie

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

Join us in the Community Room for a PG-rated, Friday themed classic movie, popcorn, and drinks.

5th Quarter

Ford St. United Methodist Church 925 N. Ford St., Lapel, Indiana

Join us after the Lapel High School football game for the 5th quarter, with smoothies, snacks, and fun for all!

Pendleton Indiana Farmers Market

Falls Park 299 Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, IN 46064, Pendleton, Indiana, United States

Growers, producers, and artisans line the drive between the pond and museum in Falls Park. The market has been bringing a community together since 1994. Weekly schedule of vendors and special promotions on the market’s Facebook page.