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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Afternoon Delight Book Club

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

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.)

Operation Love Ministries Dessert Benefit Event

AFC Community Center 2301 Meridian Street, Anderson, Indiana

Hunger never takes a break.
But you can help!

Fund the food pantry and more with Operation Love Ministries' Dessert Benefit, Thursday Oct 17th!

5:00 - 6:00 pm carry out desserts
6:00 - 8:30 pm ticketed dinner, concert and program at AFC Community Center

Tickets include dinner, program, live auction for shared table desserts and live movie-themed music by an Anderson Symphony Orchestra Trio from 6-7:30.

Proceeds will benefit Operation Love Ministries to serve over 6,000 people each year with the food pantry, clothing pantry, Christmas Wishes, Back to School and Balanced Budget Programs.

Piece by Piece Speed Puzzle

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

Race the Clock, Solve the Puzzle, Claim the Victory!

Gather your team of 2 and get ready for the ultimate puzzle challenge! In Piece by Piece: Puzzle Showdown, teams will race against the clock to complete a puzzle within one hour. The first team to finish wins the title of Puzzle Champion! Think you have what it takes? Bring your problem-solving skills, teamwork, and speed to this fun and exciting showdown. Don’t miss out on the chance to put the pieces together and claim victory! Each team must register with a team name. Only one person per team needed per registry.

The winning team gets $100 Amazon gift card.

Lapel Heavy Trash PIckup

Town of Lapel 825 North Main Street, Lapel, Indiana

ATTENTION RESIDENTS: HEAVY TRASH PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY OCTOBER 18, 2024.
Remember there are some rules.
No construction materials
No tires
No yard waste
Furniture should be wrapped in plastic if it is fabric.
If it takes more than two people to lift it, it may not get picked up.
Weight limit of 100 pounds.
If you are in question of an item please reach out to Lapel Town Hall at 765-534-3157.
Have it out on Thursday and be sure you don't have a vehicle parked in front of it.
Have a great day!

Friends of the Library Book Sale

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

Bargain books, games, magazines, etc. with proceeds going back to support library programs. On the last day, fill a bag for $1!

Storytime – Theme: Autumn

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!

Hoots and Howls Weekend, Mounds State Park

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

Ready for Halloween Mounds State Park style? Join us October 18 to October 20 for Mounds Hoots and Howls Weekend. We will have a variety of night hikes available on Friday night (weather permitting). On Saturday, the Historic Halloween Festival explores the origins of Halloween traditions while celebrating "nostalgic" Halloween with games, pumpkin decorating, applebobbing, and of course...candy! There will be a costume contest parade where you can strut your spookiness around the park. Prizes will be awarded! Camping with us this weekend? Participate in the Campsite Decorating contest for prizes and bragging rights. Finish off your weekend on Sunday with a spooky themed program. More details will be announced as the event approached. More information, contact the Mounds State Park Nature Center at 765-649-8128.

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.

Make Baklava like a Greek Yia Yia

Gallery 119 119 W. State St., Pendleton, Indiana

Inaugural Gallery 119 Lunch and Learn Series.
Join restaurateur Teddi Mangas-Coon on (October 19th) (noon to 2) in the Gallery 119 kitchen to make your own pan of Greek Baklava! Perfect to freeze to share during the holidays!

We will each make a small pan of Baklava using 60 layers of filo dough, walnuts, pecans, plenty of butter, sugar and honey. All supplies will be provided. OPA!

While baking, bring a bagged lunch to enjoy. Coffee and water will be provided.

Class is limited to 10 people and plan to go for 2 hours together.

Inaugural Lunch and Learn Series

Pendleton Artists Society Gallery 119 119 W State Street, Pendleton, Indiana

Participants will join restaurateur Teddi Mangas-Coon in the kitchen at Gallery 119 to learn to "Make Baklava like a Greek Yia Yia". Participants will bake a small pan of baklava using 60 layers of filo dough, walnuts, pecans, butter, sugar and honey. All supplies will be provided. While baking, bring a bag lunch to enjoy. Coffee and water will be provided. Cost is $30. Class is limited to 10 people.