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.
Stephen T. Jackson will present "World War One in Madison County" a 16 part series based on his book "If the River Could Talk, Stories of the White River in Madison County". This 16 part series is being touted as part of the America 250 Celebration.
Community people meeting together to sponsor, support and improve our town.
Activities to achieve our mission:
We are the founders of the Village Fair. We work each year to organize and host our town’s most anticipated annual event.
Proceeds of the Lapel Village Fair and Indiana State Fair Dairy Barn have been used in the following:
Installation of 58 street lights on Lapel's Main Street.
American and Bulldog flags and Christmas decorations on the street lights.
We provide donations to:
Bulldog Backers
Food Bank
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Fire Department
Police Department
Veterans Gazebo
Bench at Post Office
Trash bins on Main Street
Flowers along Main Street
Donated clothing to LES clinic
Angel Tree
If interested in joining the Lapel Community Association, meetings are usually the first Wednesday of the month at Lapel Stony Creek Fire Department. We are dark the months of December, January and February.
A friendly video game tournament for teens in grades 6 through 12. Recent game selections include Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Tekken 8, and Gang Beasts.
The winner of the tournament chooses the next edition's game.
Snacks and refreshments are provided. No registration is required.
The first Wednesday edition of The Game Corner is sponsored by Qdoba in Anderson. The third Wednesday edition of The Game Corner is sponsored by Pizza Hut in Pendleton.
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 is aimed for children age 0-6. Visit for snacks, songs, crafts, and playtime!
Make an appointment (or just walk-in!) to donate blood at PCL through Versiti Blood Center of Indiana.
Join the Pendleton Community Library and help us save lives! The library has set a goal of getting 45 donors signed up to donate. See info below to sign up and help us meet our goal.
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.
Join us in sending off our bands to State Finals!
Second annual 1-day workshop by business owners, for business owners
After the 9am-2pm workshop, join the group for a networking and happy hour session at The Stable in Pendleton!
With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success as an actor, host, and author in film, TV, radio, and podcasts, as well as live on stage. He has had 5 highly-rated stand-up specials, including his most recent special, What A Day!, on Netflix. Tom recently released his third book, We’re All In This Together…So Make Some Room and is the host of the weekly podcast Breaking Bread with Tom Papa.
Most seats are $29 and $39, with limited seating available for $49.