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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Tadpole Day Camp

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

Calling all young Naturalists ages 6 years to 8 years old! Join other Jr. explorers and learn about nature in a fun, hands on half day camp. Camp dates are June 10 through June 13. Hours are 9 a.m. to 11:30 (Monday through Wednesday) and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday. Hikes, crafts, creek stomps, and it is all topped off on the last day with a camp fire lunch. Cost is $75 per student, but if you require financial assistance, the Friends of Mounds State Park generously sponsor a limited number of scholarships. Space is limited, so register soon! Contact kmorgan1@dnr.in.gov, or call the Mounds State Park Nature Center at 785-649-8128, to learn more and to register.

Anderson Public Library History Series

Anderson Public Library 111 E 12th St, Anderson, Indiana

Stephen T. Jackson will present "Mr. Riley's Triumphal Return" 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.

Golf Outing/Scholarship Fundraiser

Edgewood Golf and Event Center 519 Golf Club Road, Anderson, Indiana

Purdue Alumni Club of Anderson/Madison County's 30th annual scholarship fundraiser! Event raised funds to award up to eight scholarships to Madison County freshmen entering Purdue. The club has awarded over $175,000 over the years. This year's scholarship winners will be recognized at a dinner following the outing.

The club invites area Purdue alumni and friends of Purdue to become active in its events.

Follow the link or find the club on facebook to register.

Beginning Birding Hike

Falls Park; Parking lot by Community Building 299 Falls Park Drive, PO Box 221, Pendleton, Indiana

Join Sheree for a one-hour leisure beginners’ birding hike. Bring binoculars if you have a pair. Meet at the Community Building. 1 hour

Storytime – FATHER’S DAY

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! We will be celebrating awesome and special dads during this storytime! Hear heartwarming tales about the love between fathers and their children, followed by a craft to take home to dad.

Open Hearts, Open Purses Award Night

Crystal Coop 3400 W. 53rd St., Anderson, Indiana

South Madison County's women's giving circle will mark its fifteenth year of community impact at the Open Hearts, Open Purses Award night!

Open to members who each contribute $100, the evening includes finalist presentations, member vote, and award presentations. Girls under age 18 may join as junior members for $25 - juniors award their own grant!

Starry Night Adult Book Club

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

Evening book club held from 6:30-7:30 on the 2nd Thursday of every month (except December).

Madison County Health Fair

Community Sports and Wellness 395 S. Heritage Way, Pendleton, Indiana

Screenings, Classes, Info, Family Fun Activities, Demonstrations. Free to attend.

13th Annual Lapel American Legion Veterans Ride

Lapel American Legion 1600 N. Main St., Lapel, Indiana

Registration 8am - 10:30am $20 per Rider
$9 all u can eat Breakfast 7am - 10am
Missing Man Ceremony at 10:30am
KSU at 11am Poker Style Run will begin and end at Lapel American Legion
$200 to the winning poker hand Last Card Draw at 5:30pm
Shirts for Sponsers and 1st 100 riders
Pre-registration will be Thursday the 13th 6-8pm @ Lapel Legion
Dinner will be provided and Raffles will be called to finish out the day

Pendleton Indiana Farmers Market

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

Celebrating its 30th season in 2024, the Pendleton Indiana Farmers Market is located in Falls Park along the banks of Fall Creek at the heart of downtown Pendleton. Over sixty vendors set up each Saturday from May to September from 9am to 12:30pm.