Community Calendar

This Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Labor Day. There is no charge.

This Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Labor Day. There is no charge.

The Vet Center offers confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Their services include counseling for needs such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). We can also connect you with more support in VA and your community.
Brought to you by: Shawna M. Sapp MSW, LCSW, Vet Center Director, South Bend Vet Center

𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 & 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Supporting a Welcoming Home
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𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Gillespie Conference Center
South Bend, IN
Register today! Seats are very limited!
WelcomingHome2026.eventbrite.com
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𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗔 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘
Please join us for the 2026 Geminus Community Partners Foster Care & Guardianship Conference.
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𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿: Kevin Wanzer
Kevin Wanzer inspires laughter, connection and meaningful changes worldwide. For more than 40 years, he has energized over 3,000 audiences to support and empower youth, earning recognition as one of the most impactful speakers in the field.
Blending storytelling with humor, Kevin inspires people to strengthen soft skills, rediscover strengths, embrace diversity, and celebrate community.
A published author and Certified Speaking Professional, his career spans Late Night with David Letterman and serving as a presidentially appointed White House delegate for a Drug Free America.

2026 Featured Speakers:
•Adrian McLemore, Child Welfare Policy Consultant, Strategic Trainer and Program Officer
•Paul T. Peavy, Licensed Psychotherapist, Professional Speaker and Storyteller
𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Topics of foster care and guardianship
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄. Through expert speakers, interactive sessions and engaging discussions, you will gain practical strategies to support children in impactful ways and strengthen foster and biological families. Explore supportive therapies and new approaches that equip families to thrive.
We hope you will be a part of this meaningful and insightful event.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝘀 $𝟮𝟱, which includes CEUs, access to all speakers, lunch, materials and a conference take-home kit.

Register today! Seats are very limited!
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6 CEUs will be provided through the Indiana Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist and Mental Health Counselor Board to provide Category 1 Continuing Education Programs for LSW, LCSW, LMFT and LMHC.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁:
𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Please join us in a shared commitment to care and compassion, ensuring every child grows up safe and supported.
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Should you have any inquiries or require further information, please feel free to contact Glenda Whickem, Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Community Services, Geminus, at glenda.whickem@geminus.care or 219-757-1822.

Geminus Corporation is a member of Regional Care Group.
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Produced in partnership with WVPE.

Join us monthly on the Second Thursday from 5-7 p.m. for Martinis and Music.

This Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Labor Day. There is no charge.

The International Food Festival at Indiana University South Bend is a vibrant annual celebration of cultural diversity that brings together students, staff, faculty, and the local community for an afternoon of global cuisine and entertainment.

Now in its 24th year, the event will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the University Grill on campus.

Hosted by the International Student Organization in collaboration with the Office of International Student Services and supported by the Student Government Association, this festival offers a unique opportunity to sample an array of dishes representing cultures from around the world while enjoying performances from students, staff, and faculty.

Attendees can purchase tickets in advance at the Office of International Student Services or at the door on the day of the event — tickets are $10. When guests check in, they receive dinnerware and an event program that guides them through the culinary experience.

Once inside, guests can line up to try international dishes, desserts, and beverages prepared by IUSB students from around the globe, making it a delicious “trip around the world” without leaving campus. While tasting global flavors, attendees are treated to cultural performances that reflect the breadth of the university’s diverse community.

The festival is open to everyone — students, families, and community members are all invited to attend and celebrate the rich cultural mosaic that contributes to the vibrancy of the IUSB campus.
For more information or questions about the festival, the Office of International Student Services can be contacted through their office.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!

Come play Jeopardy within the world of Hospice! A little game and friendly competition to learn the basics of Hospice care. End-of-life care can be discouraging for caregivers and loved ones, so let's learn in a new way! Let's play Jeopardy!

Brought to you by: Laura Vincent, Hospice Liaison, Dunes Hospice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jack Gannon

Phone: (269) 782-7653

E-Mail: jackgannon255@gmail.com

Join us for Agatha Christie’s “The Unexpected Guest”

Dowagiac, Mich. - The Beckwith Theatre Company Presents The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie.

Lost in the fog, a stranger seeks refuge in a nearby house, only to find a man shot dead and his wife standing over him with a smoking gun. But the woman’s dazed confession is anything but convincing, and the unexpected guest decides to help. Remarkably, the police clues point to a man who died two years previously, but as the ghosts of a past wrong begin to emerge, a tangled web of lies reveals family secrets and chilling motives, where the real murderer turns out to be the greatest mystery of all.

Performances:

Friday, April 17th at 7:30pm

Saturday, April 18th at 7:30pm

Sunday, April 19th at 2:00pm

Friday, April 24th at 7:30pm

Saturday, April 25th at 7:30pm

Sunday, April 26th at 2:00pm

Beckwith Theatre Company

100 New York Ave

Dowagiac, MI 49047

www.beckwiththeatre.com

Tickets: $15 (Reserve online at www.beckwiththeatre.com/box-office)

Contact info for the Beckwith Theatre: BeckwithTheatreMI@gmail.com,

Phone (269) 782-7653.

The Unexpected Guest is produced by a special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

About the Beckwith Theatre Company

The Beckwith Theatre Company is a nonprofit community theatre located in Dowagiac, Michigan. Dedicated to bringing high-quality theatrical productions to Southwest Michigan, Beckwith showcases a diverse range of classic, contemporary, and original works. With a focus on local talent and community engagement, the theatre offers an intimate setting for audiences to experience the transformative power of live performance.

This Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Labor Day. There is no charge.