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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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
đź“‹ 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

1 Year Anniversary Celebration

3 Rivers Federal Credit Union 700 Henderson Way, Pendleton, Indiana

3 Rivers is celebrating its first year of getting to know (and grow in) Madison County, and the public is invited to celebrate with them! Snacks and giveaways are available all day and from 11-2 popular food truck "Big Higg the Food Dude" will be onsite.

Nature Journaling and Hike

Community Building at Falls Park 299 Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, Indiana

Bring your journal that you made yesterday at the library to this hike! We’ll talk a little more about the joys of nature journaling and then take a hike on parts of the Red Loop to see what we can add to our journals. Didn’t attend the library’s program last night? You can still join us for the hike. Meet in the Community Building. 1 hour.

Community Night/Community Dinner

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

All are welcome to join Pendleton Christian Church for food and fellowship at the weekly community suppers in the church fellowship hall. Each week's menu features something hot and delicious to fill your family's stomach and good company that will fill your heart.