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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Entrepreneurial Ignition: Business Launch Workshop

Flagship Enterprise Center 2705 Enterprise Dr., Anderson, Indiana

This quarterly workshop is not just an event; it's the spark that lights the fire of entrepreneurship, propelling individuals toward a future filled with innovation, growth, and success. Join us on this exhilarating journey of turning ideas into enterprises and dreams into achievements.

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:

October 16th: The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
November 20th: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
December 18th: Holiday Party / Book Exchange

Black Men Achieve Conference

IvyTech Anderson Campus 815 E 60th St, Anderson, Indiana

An exciting upcoming event at Ivy Tech!
Empowering tomorrow's leaders: nurturing excellence, unity, and legacy

Afternoon Delight Book Club

The Magnolia Room at Pendleton Community Library 595 E Water St, Pendleton, IN 46064, Pendleton, Indiana

Small, afternoon book club; members sometimes meet at each other's homes. We still reserve the room for them. This club meets from noon to 1:00 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except Dec.)

Operation Love Ministries Dessert Benefit Event

AFC Community Center 2301 Meridian Street, Anderson, Indiana

Hunger never takes a break.
But you can help!

Fund the food pantry and more with Operation Love Ministries' Dessert Benefit, Thursday Oct 17th!

5:00 - 6:00 pm carry out desserts
6:00 - 8:30 pm ticketed dinner, concert and program at AFC Community Center

Tickets include dinner, program, live auction for shared table desserts and live movie-themed music by an Anderson Symphony Orchestra Trio from 6-7:30.

Proceeds will benefit Operation Love Ministries to serve over 6,000 people each year with the food pantry, clothing pantry, Christmas Wishes, Back to School and Balanced Budget Programs.

Piece by Piece Speed Puzzle

The Sycamore AB Room at Pendleton Community Library 595 E Water St, Pendleton, IN 46064, Pendleton, Indiana

Race the Clock, Solve the Puzzle, Claim the Victory!

Gather your team of 2 and get ready for the ultimate puzzle challenge! In Piece by Piece: Puzzle Showdown, teams will race against the clock to complete a puzzle within one hour. The first team to finish wins the title of Puzzle Champion! Think you have what it takes? Bring your problem-solving skills, teamwork, and speed to this fun and exciting showdown. Don’t miss out on the chance to put the pieces together and claim victory! Each team must register with a team name. Only one person per team needed per registry.

The winning team gets $100 Amazon gift card.

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!