Art classes on the schedule
PENDLETON — Pendleton Artists Society has a variety of art classes on its schedule, including:
• Inaugural Lunch and Learn Series — noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 19. 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 limited to 10 people.
• Clay and Charcuterie Board with Pam Rowley — 6-9 p.m. Oct. 23 or 1-4 p.m. Oct. 26. Participants will have the chance to create a cornucopia centerpiece, 7 inches in cirurcumference and 5 inches tall, using Deco Clay. Deco clay is an air-dry, light-weight clay. Students will select the flower colors and get to enjoy a charcuterie board (provided) with their favorite drink. All materials are included for project. Cost: $45.
• Jewelry Class with Tracy Davidson — 1-6 p.m. Oct. 27. Participants will be taught how to make a ¾-inch-wide band sterling ring with choice from 100 gemstones to bezel set. People will be able to design their texturing or leave it clean and shiny. The band may be made narrower for shorter fingers. Cost: $75.
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 is located at 119 W. State St., and its regular hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Library book sale coming up
PENDLETON — Friends of the Pendleton Community Library will conduct its last book sale of the year from Oct. 18-23 at Pendleton Community Public Library, 595 E. Water St., Pendleton.
The sale will include a variety of books for all age groups, as well as DVDs, CDs and more.
The book sale will be open the same hours as the library.
On the last day of the sale, people can fill a bag for $1.
American Legion plans activities
PENDLETON — American Legion Post 117, 611 W. State St., Pendleton, plans the following events — open to members and non-members:
• Legion Market with local vendors, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 (featuring biscuits and gravy)
• Homemade beef and noodle dinner, 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 (until sold out)
Regular events
• All-you-can-eat wings: 5-8 p.m. Thursdays
• Lunch specials (as well as regular menu): starting at 11 a.m. weekdays, until food runs out
• Happy Hour: 3-6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
• Treasure Hunt drawing (open to all): 7:30 p.m. Fridays
• Football pitch-in, share your favorite snacks and watch the Colts play, 1-6 p.m. Sundays
The Legion conducts regular raffles and drawings that are open to the public.
The Legion’s general membership meeting is 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday each month. Public is welcome.
The facility is smoke-free.
The Legion also is recruiting volunteers and sponsors to expand its service.
For more details, call 765-778-7661.
Town seeks input on revitalization plan
PENDLETON — The Town of Pendleton is in the early stages of submitting a planning grant application to Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to develop a new Downtown Revitalization Plan.
Planning grants are funded with Federal Community Development Block Grant dollars from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The program aims to encourage communities to plan for long-term holistic community development.
Visit town.pendleton.in.us/home/news/downtown-pendleton-
revitalization-planning-survey to provide input.
Home tour on tap
PENDLETON — The Second Annual Pendleton Home Tour is set for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, starting at Citizens State Bank, 129 S. Pendleton Ave., Pendleton.
The event is sponsored by the bank and Pendleton Chamber of Commerce.
Tickets cost $12. Proceeds from the event will support Friends for Paws.
For more details, see story at right or visit business.pendletonchamber.org/event-calendar and click on the home tour link on that date.
Boo Bash set for Oct. 19
PENDLETON — Boo Bash and Trunk or Treat 2024 is set for 5-8 p.m. Satuday, Oct. 19, in Falls Park.
Contact Sheree at [email protected] or 765-606-1771 for details about volunteering to help with the event.
YMCA plans offers
Father Daughter Dance
PENDLETON — Pendleton YMCA plans a Father Daughter Dance from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at American Legion Pendleton Post 117, 611 W. State St.
There will be music and dancing for all ages.
Tickets cost $20 and include light refreshments, with proceeds benefiting the YMCA.
To have a non-profit or free community event included in this calendar, email details to [email protected]. The deadline to submit an item is noon Friday for publication the following Thursday.
For an expanded listing of community events in the greater Madison County area, visit calendar.southmadisonfoundation.org.
