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Lapel Heavy Trash PIckup

Town of Lapel 825 North Main Street, Lapel, Indiana

ATTENTION RESIDENTS: HEAVY TRASH PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY OCTOBER 18, 2024.
Remember there are some rules.
No construction materials
No tires
No yard waste
Furniture should be wrapped in plastic if it is fabric.
If it takes more than two people to lift it, it may not get picked up.
Weight limit of 100 pounds.
If you are in question of an item please reach out to Lapel Town Hall at 765-534-3157.
Have it out on Thursday and be sure you don't have a vehicle parked in front of it.
Have a great day!

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!

Storytime – Theme: Autumn

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!

Hoots and Howls Weekend, Mounds State Park

Mounds State Park Nature Center 4306 Mounds Road, Anderson, IN 46017, Anderson, Indiana

Ready for Halloween Mounds State Park style? Join us October 18 to October 20 for Mounds Hoots and Howls Weekend. We will have a variety of night hikes available on Friday night (weather permitting). On Saturday, the Historic Halloween Festival explores the origins of Halloween traditions while celebrating "nostalgic" Halloween with games, pumpkin decorating, applebobbing, and of course...candy! There will be a costume contest parade where you can strut your spookiness around the park. Prizes will be awarded! Camping with us this weekend? Participate in the Campsite Decorating contest for prizes and bragging rights. Finish off your weekend on Sunday with a spooky themed program. More details will be announced as the event approached. More information, contact the Mounds State Park Nature Center at 765-649-8128.

Pendleton Historical Museum Open

Pendleton Historical Museum Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, Indiana

Explore local history on display at the free museum next to the Falls. Relax on the porch and strike up a conversation with one of the volunteer docents.

Make Baklava like a Greek Yia Yia

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

Inaugural Gallery 119 Lunch and Learn Series.
Join restaurateur Teddi Mangas-Coon on (October 19th) (noon to 2) in the Gallery 119 kitchen to make your own pan of Greek Baklava! Perfect to freeze to share during the holidays!

We will each make a small pan of Baklava using 60 layers of filo dough, walnuts, pecans, plenty of butter, sugar and honey. All supplies will be provided. OPA!

While baking, bring a bagged lunch to enjoy. Coffee and water will be provided.

Class is limited to 10 people and plan to go for 2 hours together.

Inaugural Lunch and Learn Series

Pendleton Artists Society Gallery 119 119 W State Street, Pendleton, Indiana

Participants will join restaurateur Teddi Mangas-Coon in the kitchen at Gallery 119 to learn to "Make Baklava like a Greek Yia Yia". Participants will bake a small pan of baklava using 60 layers of filo dough, walnuts, pecans, butter, sugar and honey. All supplies will be provided. While baking, bring a bag lunch to enjoy. Coffee and water will be provided. Cost is $30. Class is limited to 10 people.

Second Annual Pendleton Home Tour

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

The Second Annual Pendleton Home Tour invites you to explore the charm and beauty of some of Pendleton’s most remarkable homes. This year’s tour offers a unique opportunity for community members and visitors to step inside these architectural treasures, each with its own story and style. Join us for a delightful day of discovery as we celebrate Pendleton’s rich heritage, vibrant community, and the warmth of our local hospitality. Proceeds from the event will support Friends for Paws, making this a chance to admire stunning homes and give back to a worthy cause.

Community Screening: Where Black Excellence Resides in Madison County

Anderson Impact Center 630 Nichol Ave, Anderson, Indiana

Please save the date of October 19th for a screening of Black Excellence in Madison County. This is a documentary that is being created by our youth and led by Maria Alexander. More details to come but get the date on your calendar now.

Boo Bash and Trunk or Treat 2024

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

Feeling festive? Please consider helping Falls Park with Boo Bash this year.
Ways to get involved:
Purchase candy and drop off at office foyer between 8am-4pm Monday-Friday.
OR
Volunteer for Trunk or Treat.
https://forms.gle/fouDCvgV8mGhyyBB9
Contact Sheree at sbelt@pendleton.in.gov or 765-606-1771
Volunteers must:
Be 18 years or older to register OR have a guardian sign agreement below.
Bring a vehicle no later than 4:30pm to the Sports Complex
Decorate your trunk
Supply your own candy and/or give-away and hand them out throughout the duration of the event. Please bring enough to hand out to at least 500-1000 children. This event sees around 3000 people.
If you and a friend/spouse want to both bring a vehicle, each vehicle owner must register separately, but you may request that you are parked next to each other.