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.

Storytime – FLOWERS

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

Story Time is aimed for children age 0-6. Come visit for snacks, songs, crafts, and playtime!

Read Me A Story

Lapel Branch Library 610 Main St., Lapel, Indiana

Read Me a Story is a traditional library storytime in the Children's area.
Read Me a Story is a less noisy program with individual play, so it has a TURTLE sensory and activity level: low noise with focused, calm activity.

This program emphasizes the early literacy activities of READ, PLAY, SING, TALK, and WRITE which are essential habits for getting ready to read, as determined by the American Library Association's Every Child Ready to Read program.

Dreams in Pink Movie Night

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

Join us for a heartwarming International Women's Day movie night celebration! Embrace the spirit of empowerment and fun as we showcase the beloved "Barbie'" movie.

Get ready for a Barbie-tastic movie night filled with all things pink and fabulous! 🎀 Join us for a celebration of International Women's Day with delicious treats, refreshing drinks, a glamorous photo wall, and exciting giveaways! Let's honor the strength, beauty, and resilience of women in style!

Exploring Alternative Development Patterns

Ingalls Town Hall 247 Meridian St, Ingalls, Indiana

Join the Town of Ingalls Redevelopment Commission for a two-day design & planning workshop to explore alternative development patterns that integrate agriculture & healthy lifestyles. In partnership with the Town of Ingalls, Agriburbia and Sustainable Communities Institute,

Exploring Alternative Development Patterns- Day 2

Ingalls Town Hall 247 Meridian St, Ingalls, Indiana

Join the Town of Ingalls Redevelopment Commission for a two-day design & planning workshop to explore alternative development patterns that integrate agriculture & healthy lifestyles. In partnership with the Town of Ingalls, Agriburbia and Sustainable Communities Institute,

Tea Lab

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

Interested in learning more about tasseology, or the study of “tea”? What non-tea plants can be used that grow wild in the state of Indiana? Come to the Mounds State Park Nature Center and learn about the ancient art of herbal infusions. Supply fee of $15.00 will cover the cost of materials, instruction, light refreshments, and materials to make your own tea blend. Instruction will last 1 ½ hours. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Mounds State Park. To register visit friendsofmounds-programs.square.site

Winter Speaker – Remembrance Day

Pendleton Historical Museum Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, Indiana

The Museum's winter speaker series is a cozy way to spend an afternoon learning about the history of the local area with other community members.

All About Solar Eclipses

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

Presented by the Indiana Astronomical Society, this program will cover what an eclipse is, history of eclipses, and what to expect the day of the eclipse. You will also be shown how to safely view and photograph them. There will be a short Q&A after the program. Each attendee will get TWO pairs of eclipse glasses and these will be given out at the end of the program.

Curious about the Eclipse?

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

Come to the Mounds State Park Nature Center to learn more about what an eclipse is (both solar and lunar), how to view them safely, and other out of this world information! Get prepared for the Great American Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. Program is presented by Dan Malone of the Muncie Astronomy Club and member of the Friends of Mounds State Park. Seating is limited to 60 people per session, so come early!