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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After School Hangout

Lapel Branch Library 610 Main St., Lapel, Indiana

Hang out at Lapel Library every 1st and 3rd Wednesday after school for games, movies, STEM, and art activities! Watch anime, build with legos, play video games, program robots, complete crafts, and much much more. Each week will be something a bit different.

Historic Fall Creek, Pendleton Settlement General Membership Meeting

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

As a supporter of our community and stakeholder in our National Register Historic District, we invite you to join us for an informative presentation from Madison County Historian Stephen Jackson. You will also hear updates on the Historic Pendleton Commission, availability of Historic Plaques for your home or business, and a vote for the General Membership Officers Slate. This meeting is open to the public, along with current, and past members of Historic Fall Creek, Pendleton Settlement. Refreshments will be served.

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:

April 17th: All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers
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

Maple Ridge Elementary Kindergarten Roundup

Maple Ridge Elementary School 8537 S 650 W, Pendleton, Indiana

Kindergarten Roundup provides an opportunity for parents and guardians to enroll children in the district’s kindergarten program for the upcoming academic year. All children who turn 5 by 08/01/24, and parents and guardians can attend roundup.

Afternoon Delight Book Club

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

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.)

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!

Maple Ridge Elementary Spring Carnival

Maple Ridge Elementary School 8537 S 650 W, Pendleton, Indiana

Games, silent auction, and family fun at Maple Ridge Elementary School.

Designer Purse Bingo

New Horizons United Methodist Church 611 E. 53rd St., Anderson, Indiana

All your favorite designers, amazing door prizes, raffles, 50/50, pull tabs, delicious snacks & finger foods, and more surprises to announce soon!
If you would like to attend, we plan for tickets to go on sale February 23rd!
We are looking for businesses, organizations, and anyone who would like to donate a designer purse, door prize, & items for our raffles.
Sponsorships for this event is available and an amazing way to show your support and help raise funds for TANL Programs for kids in foster care throughout Indiana.

Earthly Hues

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

Join us for Earthly Hues: a fun event in honor of Earth Day! Let's ditch plastic and get creative by decorating your own eco-friendly bag. Let's color our world sustainably!

Dine to Donate at Wolfie’s

Wolfie's Grill 1 Arabian Dr., Pendleton, Indiana

Present the flyer to your server so that 15% of your food/drink purchases will be directed to the Pendleton Heights Color Guard.