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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1st Sunday Presentation

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

Stephen T. Jackson will present "Anderson's Town & Four More Inidan Villages" a 16 part series based on his book "If the River Could Talk, Stories of the White River in Madison County". This 16 part series is being touted as part of the America 250 Celebration.

Summer Camp at the Y

Pendleton YMCA 520 Falls Park Dr., Pendleton, Indiana

During this week, campers will craft their own masterpiece and learn what it's like to be an entrepreneur. They will learn about farming, caring for homestead animals, gardening, and more!

AU Filmmakers Camp

Anderson University 1100 E. 5th St., Anderson, Indiana

This is an extraordinary and innovative week-long introduction to the profession of filmmaking designed especially for high school students. The unique program was developed by the Anderson University Communication Arts faculty. It is sponsored and held at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana.

It is not necessary to have any experience in filmmaking in order to benefit from this unique program. Classes are designed to provide practical skills and experience for all high school students.

Ages: High school age students, 14-18
Dates: June 3-8, 2024
Times: This is an overnight camp.
Tuition: Early Bird Registration is $550 by April 14, 2024. Tuition after April 14 is $650.
Check-in: Monday, June 3 from 4-6 p.m.
Check-out: Saturday, June 8 at 12 p.m.
For more information about the camp or to apply for a scholarship, contact: Jack Lugar (camp director).

Obstacle Course Adventure

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

For grades 1-6. Race a friend in a 55-foot, dual lane inflatable obstacle course! Crawl, jump, and climb your way to the top of a 13-foot slide before zooming back down to solid ground.

Car Seat Safety Check

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

Get prepared for those fun summer road trips with an inspection by a certified car seat technician. For questions or more information, email carseats@pendleton.lib.in.us

Lions Club June Jamboree

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

Rides, games, food, and community bring a town together every June at the Pendleton Lions Club June Jamboree, a fundraiser for the Club's community projects and an all around great time!

Frankton Community Library History Series

Frankton Community Library 102 S. Church Street., Frankton, Indiana

Stephen T. Jackson will present "The History of Boone and Duck Creek Townships" a 16 part series based on his book "If the River Could Talk, Stories of the White River in Madison County". This 16 part series is being touted as part of the America 250 Celebration.

Summer Sight Reading Series

Anderson University 1100 E. 5th St., Anderson, Indiana

Musicians of all instruments with at least one year of experience are invited to come sight read some music together and make some new friends.

Lapel Community Association Monthly Meeting

Lapel Stony Creek Township Fire Station 8871 W. 200 S., Lapel, Indiana

Community people meeting together to sponsor, support and improve our town.
Activities to achieve our mission:
We are the founders of the Village Fair. We work each year to organize and host our town’s most anticipated annual event.
Proceeds of the Lapel Village Fair and Indiana State Fair Dairy Barn have been used in the following:
Installation of 58 street lights on Lapel's Main Street.
American and Bulldog flags and Christmas decorations on the street lights.
We provide donations to:
Bulldog Backers
Food Bank
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Fire Department
Police Department
Veterans Gazebo
Bench at Post Office
Trash bins on Main Street
Flowers along Main Street
Donated clothing to LES clinic
Angel Tree
If interested in joining the Lapel Community Association, meetings are usually the first Wednesday of the month at Lapel Stony Creek Fire Department. We are dark the months of December, January and February.

Storytime – WEATHER

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

Storytime is aimed for children 0-6. Come visit for snacks, songs, crafts, and playtime! Today, enjoy a few weather-themed stories - rain, shine, sleet, or snow! We will also be engaging in a few messy, hands-on crafts!