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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Summer Reading Kickoff with Silly Safaris

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

Join us for an educational, interactive, exciting live animal show to kick off Summer Reading! Learn about conservation and behavior of exotic animals - maybe even pet one! Register through library's website.

Pendleton Historical Museum Open

Pendleton Historical Museum Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, Indiana

Explore local history on display at the free museum next to the Falls. Relax on the porch and strike up a conversation with one of the volunteer docents.

1st Sunday Presentation

Madison County Historical Society 15 West 11th Street, Anderson, Indiana

Stephen T. Jackson will present "Anderson's Town & Four More Inidan Villages" 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.

Summer Camp at the Y

Pendleton YMCA 520 Falls Park Dr., Pendleton, Indiana

During this week, campers will craft their own masterpiece and learn what it's like to be an entrepreneur. They will learn about farming, caring for homestead animals, gardening, and more!

AU Filmmakers Camp

Anderson University 1100 E. 5th St., Anderson, Indiana

This is an extraordinary and innovative week-long introduction to the profession of filmmaking designed especially for high school students. The unique program was developed by the Anderson University Communication Arts faculty. It is sponsored and held at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana.

It is not necessary to have any experience in filmmaking in order to benefit from this unique program. Classes are designed to provide practical skills and experience for all high school students.

Ages: High school age students, 14-18
Dates: June 3-8, 2024
Times: This is an overnight camp.
Tuition: Early Bird Registration is $550 by April 14, 2024. Tuition after April 14 is $650.
Check-in: Monday, June 3 from 4-6 p.m.
Check-out: Saturday, June 8 at 12 p.m.
For more information about the camp or to apply for a scholarship, contact: Jack Lugar (camp director).

Obstacle Course Adventure

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

For grades 1-6. Race a friend in a 55-foot, dual lane inflatable obstacle course! Crawl, jump, and climb your way to the top of a 13-foot slide before zooming back down to solid ground.

Car Seat Safety Check

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

Get prepared for those fun summer road trips with an inspection by a certified car seat technician. For questions or more information, email carseats@pendleton.lib.in.us

Lions Club June Jamboree

Falls Park 299 Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, IN 46064, Pendleton, Indiana, United States

Rides, games, food, and community bring a town together every June at the Pendleton Lions Club June Jamboree, a fundraiser for the Club's community projects and an all around great time!

Frankton Community Library History Series

Frankton Community Library 102 S. Church Street., Frankton, Indiana

Stephen T. Jackson will present "The History of Boone and Duck Creek Townships" 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.

Summer Sight Reading Series

Anderson University 1100 E. 5th St., Anderson, Indiana

Musicians of all instruments with at least one year of experience are invited to come sight read some music together and make some new friends.