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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Master Gardener’s Plant Sale

Madison County 4-H Fairgrounds 512 E. 4th St., Alexandria, Indiana

Don't miss the chance to spread the joy of plants throughout Madison County by taking part in the Master Gardeners Plant Sale. A variety of perennials and annuals will be available, as will a limited supply of free trees. Q&A with local Master Gardeners and tickets for the upcoming garden tour will be available.

Hooked on Crochet

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

It's a new crochet club for teens! Anyone between the ages of 14 and 18 can join and all skill levels are welcome. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Native Plant Sale at Mounds State Park

Mounds State Park 4306 Mounds Road, Anderson, Indiana

Native Plant Sale benefits the Friends of Mounds State Park. Get there early to select some items before the group sells out!

Anderson Public Library History Series

Anderson Public Library 111 E. 12th Street, Anderson, Indiana

Stephen T. Jackson will present "Old Films of Anderson" 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.

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.

Firefly Book Awards

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

Children ages 0-5 are invited to listen to and vote on five books nominated for the Early Literacy Firefly Award.

Story Hour at Gathering Grounds

Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop 925 N. Ford St., Lapel, Indiana

Join us for an hour of stories and fun at Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop in Lapel. Enjoy stories, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes. Strengthen early literacy skills and encourage the joy of learning. Each program ends with a fun craft or activity!

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 ages 12 - 18. Recent game selections include Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, TowerFall, and Rocket League.

Medium Reading

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

Experience the profound connections as our gifted medium bridges the gap between this world and the next.

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:

May 15th: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
June 19th: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
July 17th: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
August 21st: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
September 18th: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
October 16th: The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
November 20th: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
December 18th: Holiday Party / Book Exchange