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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Beginning Birding Hike

Falls Park; Parking lot by Community Building 299 Falls Park Drive, PO Box 221, Pendleton, Indiana

Join Sheree for a one-hour leisure beginners’ birding hike. Bring binoculars if you have a pair. Meet at the Community Building. 1 hour

Storytime – FATHER’S DAY

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

Storytime is aimed for children 0-6. Come visit for snacks, songs, crafts, and playtime! We will be celebrating awesome and special dads during this storytime! Hear heartwarming tales about the love between fathers and their children, followed by a craft to take home to dad.

Open Hearts, Open Purses Award Night

Crystal Coop 3400 W. 53rd St., Anderson, Indiana

South Madison County's women's giving circle will mark its fifteenth year of community impact at the Open Hearts, Open Purses Award night!

Open to members who each contribute $100, the evening includes finalist presentations, member vote, and award presentations. Girls under age 18 may join as junior members for $25 - juniors award their own grant!

Starry Night Adult Book Club

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

Evening book club held from 6:30-7:30 on the 2nd Thursday of every month (except December).

Madison County Health Fair

Community Sports and Wellness 395 S. Heritage Way, Pendleton, Indiana

Screenings, Classes, Info, Family Fun Activities, Demonstrations. Free to attend.

13th Annual Lapel American Legion Veterans Ride

Lapel American Legion 1600 N. Main St., Lapel, Indiana

Registration 8am - 10:30am $20 per Rider
$9 all u can eat Breakfast 7am - 10am
Missing Man Ceremony at 10:30am
KSU at 11am Poker Style Run will begin and end at Lapel American Legion
$200 to the winning poker hand Last Card Draw at 5:30pm
Shirts for Sponsers and 1st 100 riders
Pre-registration will be Thursday the 13th 6-8pm @ Lapel Legion
Dinner will be provided and Raffles will be called to finish out the day

Pendleton Indiana Farmers Market

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

Celebrating its 30th season in 2024, the Pendleton Indiana Farmers Market is located in Falls Park along the banks of Fall Creek at the heart of downtown Pendleton. Over sixty vendors set up each Saturday from May to September from 9am to 12:30pm.

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.

Madison County Health Fair

Community Sports and Wellness 395 S. Heritage Way, Pendleton, Indiana

Screenings, Classes, Info, Family Fun Activities, Demonstrations. Free to attend.

AU Dance Camp: Just Dance!

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

In choosing the Just Dance! Summer Dance Intensive, know that your time spent at Anderson University will consist of new friends, great memories, and spectacular dance. This is just the beginning of what is sure to be an inspiring week of dance for you!

Just Dance! Summer Dance Intensive is open to middle school, high school, and college students, and includes training by Anderson University faculty as well as guest instructors and professionals. The week-long program focuses on developing well-rounded dancers through exposure to a wide array of dance disciplines – with an emphasis on ballet and modern techniques.

Students can expect to dance every day from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and revel in a comprehensive curriculum that includes ballet, modern, jazz, tap, yoga, Pilates, pointe, partnering, global dance, improvisation, and repertory. An informal in-studio performance highlighting their accomplishments will be offered at the end of the week for parents and friends to enjoy.

AGES
Rising 8th-12th graders and college freshmen are welcome.

PROGRAM DATES
June 16-21, 2024
Sunday – Friday

TIMES
Students selecting the residential experience will arrive on Sunday, June 16 and depart on Friday, June 21. These overnight dancers will have class beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 17, and continue into the early evening, with a special repertoire class just for them once the day campers leave for the day.

For those selecting the day camp option, classes will take place Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21 beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m. Day campers will not have the option to participate in the repertoire class.

TUITION
Residential/Overnight – $895 (rising 9th graders and older)
Day Camp Option – $675 (rising 8th graders and older)
Full tuition is due at the time of registration
Cancellation Policy:
Before May 1: 90% of tuition is refundable
Before June 1: 50% of tuition is refundable
After June 1: 25% of tuition is refundable
The scholarship deadline is May 1.
CONTACT US
Questions regarding registration, housing, or meals contact events@anderson.edu

Questions regarding programming: AU Dance

DAILY ACTIVITIES
7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast
9-10:30 a.m. Ballet
10:30 a.m.-noon Modern
Noon-1 p.m. Lunch
1-2 p.m. Pilates
2-3 p.m. Jazz
3-4 p.m. Global Dance
4-5:30 p.m. Repertoire/Rehearsal
5:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30-8 p.m. Repertoire/Rehearsal
8:30-10 p.m. Evening Activities
Other Activities

Movie night
Swimming
Q&A session regarding college, auditioning, and life as a professional dancer
Coffee & conversation at Mocha Joe’s
ATTIRE
Ballet — Women must wear tights and solid-color leotards, as well as ballet shoes. Men must wear tights and solid-color leotards or form-fitting solid-colored shirt/tank top, as well as ballet shoes.
Jazz — Women must wear tights or dance leggings/pants, as well as leotard or fitted shirt/tank top. Men must wear jazz pants/form-fitted pants, as well as leotard or fitted shirt/tank top. All dancers must wear jazz shoes.
Modern, World Dance, and Improvisation — Women must wear fitted pants or shorts and fitted shirts or tank tops. Men must wear fitted pants or shorts and shirts or tank tops. Bare feet will be the requirement for these classes.
Warm-ups will be allowed for the first minutes of class, but then must be promptly removed.