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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1st Sunday Presentation

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

Stephen T. Jackson will present "The Mills & Of Gypsies, Vesuvius, Elephants and Buffalo Bill" 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.

Run The Mounds 2024: 5 Mile, 5K Run or Walk

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

Enjoy a scenic trail run through Mounds State Park, along the river and by the ancient Adena Indian Mounds. You can choose a 5MI run, 5K run, or a 5K walk. A children's fun run will meet at 1:20 PM by the pool house; the fun run will start at 1:30 PM.
Race Entries are capped at a limit to allow for the best race experience. Register now to ensure your place!
Anderson Road Runners and Run the Mounds are proudly sponsored by the Community In Motion program

FAFSA Information Session

Anderson Public Library 111 E. 12th St., Anderson, Indiana

Join us for a chance to learn about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)! Topics covered will be FAFSA basics, what information is needed to fill out the FAFSA, and why filling out the FAFSA is important. Resources will be shared to help students and their families complete the FAFSA.
Our presenter is Elizabeth Moffett, an Outreach Coordinator for the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.

The program is free and open to the public. A library card is never required to visit or attend programs at the library.

Frankton Community Library History Series

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

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.

Lapel Community Association Monthly Meeting

Lapel Stony Creek Township Fire Station 8871 W. 200 S., Lapel, Indiana

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.

The Game Corner

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

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.

After School Hangout @ Lapel Library

Lapel Library 610 S Main Street, 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.

Storytime: Beards and Mustaches

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!

Blood Drive

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

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.

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.