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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Farm to Table Cooking

The Jetty Center at Community Farm 1701 Medical Arts Blvd., Anderson, Indiana

Join Anderson Farmers Market and Bloom Director, Anna Ulam, for a live cooking demonstration! Participants learn how to create nutritious dishes, spotlighting fresh, seasonal produce. Everyone will enjoy a dis and take home a locally grown ingredient!
Free to attend, but registration is required.

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.

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:

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

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.

Storytime: Pirates

The Maple Room at Pendleton Community Library 595 E Water St, Pendleton, IN 46064, Pendleton, Indiana

Storytime is aimed for children age 0-6. Visit for snacks, songs, crafts, and playtime!

Afternoon Delight Book Club

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

Small, afternoon book club; members sometimes meet at each other's homes. We still reserve the room for them. This club meets from noon to 1:00 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except Dec.)

All You Can Eat Dan’s Fish Fry

Family Life Center - North Christian Church 32 N. State St., Markleville, Indiana

Advance Tickets: Adults $12
Day of Fish Fry: Adults $13
Children: $6 (Ages 6-11)
Children 5 & Under: Free
*Carry out meals also available

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.

Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser Lunch

Texas Roadhouse 1925 E 60th St Anderson, IN 46013, Anderson, Indiana

Join us in Supporting Habitat for Humanity in Partnership with First Merchants Bank 100% of your tips will be donated to Habitat for Humanity!

Artisan Market

Lapel Lion's Club 329 S Main St, Lapel, IN 46051, Lapel, Indiana

Calling all artisans!
Support your local artisans!
Arts & crafts, handmade goods, wood working, food & more! Join us at Lapel Lion's Club.
Contact Dawne @ (765)278-0675 for booth rental and more info!