Madison County Historian Stephen T. Jackson will talk about the first state road constructed in Indiana (a section of which is shown above, descending from the top of the ridge) during his History of Pipe Creek Township talk set for Sunday, March 5.

Member showcase, art class on tap
PENDLETON — members of the Pendleton Artists Society will showcase their artwork from July 7 to Aug. 2 at Gallery 119 in Pendleton.
The public is invited to the society’s First Friday event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 7, at the gallery, 119 W. State St.
Winners will be announced, and visitors may vote for their favorite artwork for the People’s Choice Award.
Winners will receive prize money for First Place ($100), Second Place ($50), Third Place ($30) and People’s Choice ($20).
Judge for the event is Karen Fisher.
Jerry and Sharon Wymer are sponsors for the show.
The artists society also offers art classes, including:
• Copper Roses Fabrication with Tracy Davidson — 1 to 6 p.m. July 30. Participants will make two copper roses. They will cut out pieces with metal sheers, brazing, and forming. These may be colored with flame or textured with a patina.
The cost is $60 and includes all supplies.
Children’s Art Classes take place on the second Saturday each month. Classes are taught by a variety of teachers. Each class is independent and will need its own registration.
Register for classes at the gallery, or by phone at 765-778-0986, during regular business hours; or online at PASgallery119.org/events.
The gallery’s regular hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
PAS registering for art camp
PENDLETON — Pendleton Artists Society at Gallery 119 is accepting registrations for Kids Art Camp for July 10-14.
The theme this year is “Art Sparks Imagination.”
Artists will teach children through age-appropriate art work, culminating in an open house to show participant art on Friday, July 14.
Morning sessions (9 to 11:30 a.m.) or afternoon sessions (12:30 to 3 p.m.) are available Monday to Friday for ages 6-12.
Ages 12 and up will meet from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Register at the gallery, 119 W. State St., Pendleton, or at 765-778-0986 during regular business hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Classes are limited.
Baby Box blessing set for July 10
PENDLETON — A blessing of Pendleton’s new Safe Haven Baby Box is set for 6 p.m. Monday, July 10, at South Madison Fire Territory – Pendleton Station, 100 S. Broadway St.
Legion plans activities
PENDLETON — American Legion Post 117, 611 W. State St., Pendleton, plans the following events — open to members and non-members:
All-you-can-eat wing night is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Thursdays, with all-you-can-eat wings costing $12
Lunch specials (as well as regular menu) — starting at 11 a.m. weekdays
Tenderloins available Fridays — starting at noon; a Treasure Hunt drawing takes place at 7:30 p.m.
Pool on Sunday — beginning at noon, no charge
The Legion’s general membership meeting is set for 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday each month.
People interested in playing on a tournament euchre team or pool team should call or stop by the post and talk to Dave or Haley.
For more details, call 765-778-7661.
Duck race organizers seek helpers
PENDLETON — Volunteers are needed to help with the 10th annual Lucky Duck Race in Falls Park this summer.
The event — which is run by Friends of the Pendleton Community Library and benefits library programs — is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9; helpers are needed on race day as well as at certain times prior.
Volunteers will work with members of the event team, and those interested should send an email with name and phone number to [email protected].
Specific volunteer times include:
8:30-10:30 a.m. July 8 — INCourage Run booth at Falls Park
8 a.m. to noon July 15 — Farmers market booth at Falls Park
8 a.m. to noon Aug. 12 — Farmers market booth at Falls Park
8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 19 — Ohanalulu’s Donuts & Ice Cream, 106 W. State Street
1 to 4 p.m. — Aug. 27 Pendleton Safety Day, Pendleton Fire Station Duck Adoption Booth
Sept. 8 Heritage Fair booth
Sept. 9 Heritage Fair booth
Sept. 9 Lucky Duck Race Day — Finish Line Party/Race, logistics volunteers needed
Library summer reading ongoing
PENDLETON — Pendleton Community Public Library’s 2023 Summer Reading Program “Peace, Love, and Reading!” runs to July 14, with people of all ages able to participate.
Patrons can use Beanstack at pendleton.beanstack.org and to preregister.
For non-computer users, there will be paper editions available beginning June 1.
All program participation earn prizes, including gift cards to local businesses.
The Teen Summer Reading Program will have many prizes and a variety of teen programs.
The library website calendar will highlight craft programs, a breakout room event, after-hours in-library games, live birds, tacos and cartoons, create your own board game, and a painting class.
The majority of the
library’s summer reading events require registration in advance.
The children’s program will include a movie afternoon, craft events and a breakout room.
The age limits: Children’s program — infants to entering sixth grade; teen program — sixth-12th grade; adult program — 18 and older.
Class of 1983 reunion coming up
PENDLETON — The Pendleton Heights High School Class of 1983 reunion is set for 6 p.m. to midnight July 15 at American Legion Post 117, located at 611 W. State St., Pendleton.
The cost is $35 per person, or $65 per couple.
People must register by July 8.
The event is for the Class of 1983 only. It is not a multi-year reunion.
The reunion Facebook group is called “PHHS Class of 1983.”
Church group plans abundance meal
MARKLEVILLE — Christian Women’s Fellowship “Comfort Keepers” of East Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 124 E. Main St. in Markleville (East State Road 38), plans its monthly “God Abundance Meal” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, in the lower fellowship hall of the church.
Menu will be chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, assorted desserts and drink.
Dine in or carry out.
The facility is accessible to people with disabilities.
Lions’ concert series continues July 30
PENDLETON — The Pendleton Lions Club Concerts in the Park Series continues Sunday, July 30, with a performance by Corey Cox.
The show is set to start at 6 p.m. near the gazebo in Pendleton’s Falls Park.
There is no admission charge, refreshments are available, and people can bring their own lawn chairs and shade umbrellas.
The next performances is set for Sunday, Aug. 27 — Pendleton Heights High School Marching Arabians and Madison County Band Directors’ Orchestra.
Talks explore county’s history
ANDERSON — Madison County Historical Society Inc. offers a series of “First Sunday” presentations covering the History of Madison County, set for 2 p.m. monthly in the Bowman Room at Museum of Madison County History, 11 W. 11th St., Anderson.
Madison County Historian Stephen T. Jackson delivers the presentations, which provide an overview of Madison County’s history through historical highlights.
Presentations run about an hour each and are free.
Following the presentation, at about 3 p.m., Jackson will sign his book “Historic Events in a County Called Madison: The 20th Century.” This book and others will be available to purchase.
The remaining talks are set for:
Aug. 6: Boone Township
Sept. 3: Duck Creek Township
Oct. 1: Stony Creek Township
Nov. 5: Madison County
For more details, call Madison County Historical Society at 765-683-0052.
To read columns based on previous talks, visit ptlpnews.com.
Class of 1978 reunion planned
PENDLETON — Pendleton Heights High School Class of 1978 is planning its 45th reunion for Sept. 16.
Classmates seeking more information are asked to email [email protected].

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