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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Community Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Centers of Indiana

Lapel Branch Library 610 Main St., Lapel, Indiana

Whether you are looking for a way to give back to your community or support a friend who is fighting an illness, blood donation is a generous and vital gift!

Schedule your donation appointment here: https://donate.indiana.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/167800! Walk-ins are also welcome.

Community Garden & Greenspace Ribbon Cutting

Operation Love Ministries Community Garden & Greenspace 620 E 21st Street (east alley), Anderson, Indiana

Join us as we network and celebrate with a ribbon cutting for our new Operation Love Community Garden and Greenspace, which is providing fresh produce for our community and an added beautification for the surrounding neighborhood!

Beat the Heat After School

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

School-age children are invited to cool off with a wet sponge fight, bubbles, sidewalk art, and more. Loose fitting clothing recommended. Popsicles provided!

Cub Scout “Join Night”

Pendleton Christian Church 1170 S. Pendleton Ave., Pendleton, Indiana

Are you ready for an adventure?
Join us on August 20 at 6:30 PM at Pendleton Christian Church to learn about Cub Scouts!
🌟 Meet our enthusiastic leaders
🏕️ Discover the exciting activities and adventures we offer
📋 Get all the information you need to join Pack 232
This is a fantastic opportunity for families to explore the benefits of Scouting and see how your child can embark on a journey filled with fun and learning.
We can't wait to welcome you to our Scouting family!

Candlelight Yoga

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.

Storytime 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!

Game Corner

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

A friendly video game tournament for teens in grades 6-12. Snacks provided.

After School Hangout

Lapel Branch Library 610 Main 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!

Journey to Journaling

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

Join us for this 2-part event with a transformative journaling workshop and a guided journaling session to capture your reflections and inspirations from the experience.

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:

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