Community Calendar

Join us for a “Show in a Week” experience for actors and technicians ages 8 years to 18 years. Rehearsal will be held April 6-10 with two public performances on April 11 at 2PM and 7PM. Your registration includes a show t-shirt, two free tickets to the performance, costume and prop costs, and a cast party following the April 11 performance.

Synopsis
Alexander is having a bad day. A terrible day. A horrible day. To be quite honest, it’s a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. But then, everybody has bad days, sometimes. In this delightful adaptation of her popular book, Judith Viorst sets Alexander’s rather trying life to music and brings to the stage one of America’s feistiest characters. Not only does Alexander wake up with gum in his hair, but his mother forgets to pack him dessert, and his best friend decides he’s not his best friend anymore. And if that’s not bad enough, Alexander’s brothers don’t have any cavities but—he does. And just when it can’t get any worse, there are lima beans for supper and —yuck!—kissing on TV. It is enough to make anyone want to go to Australia. Alexander’s struggles with life’s daily dramas will not only entertain but educate young audiences as they identify with Alexander and the obstacles he encounters, encouraging them to share their feelings and to realize that bad days happen—even in Australia.

Characters
Alexander
Nick
Anthony
Mother
Father
Albert Moyo
Becky
Audrey
Phillip Parker
Paul
Mrs. Dickens
Dr. Fields
Shoe Salesman
Ensemble

Tuition – $100
Financial Aid is available!

Schedule
*Please bring a lunch or snack for our midway break!

April 6, 2026
10AM-3PM Auditions/Rehearsal
3PM-6PM Tech Assignments/Training
April 7, 2026
10AM-5PM Rehearsal
3PM-6PM Tech Build
April 8, 2026
10AM-5PM Rehearsal
April 9, 2026
10AM-5PM Rehearsal
April 10, 2026
10AM-5PM Final Dress Rehearsal
April 11, 2026
1PM Students Arrive
1PM Box Office Opens
2:15PM Lobby Opens
2:30PM House Opens
3:00PM Show Begins
75m, 15m intermission
6PM Students Arrive
6PM Box Office Opens
6:15PM Lobby Opens
6:30PM Seating Begins
7PM Show Begins
75m, 15m intermission

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.

Join us for a “Show in a Week” experience for actors and technicians ages 8 years to 18 years. Rehearsal will be held April 6-10 with two public performances on April 11 at 2PM and 7PM. Your registration includes a show t-shirt, two free tickets to the performance, costume and prop costs, and a cast party following the April 11 performance.

Synopsis
Alexander is having a bad day. A terrible day. A horrible day. To be quite honest, it’s a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. But then, everybody has bad days, sometimes. In this delightful adaptation of her popular book, Judith Viorst sets Alexander’s rather trying life to music and brings to the stage one of America’s feistiest characters. Not only does Alexander wake up with gum in his hair, but his mother forgets to pack him dessert, and his best friend decides he’s not his best friend anymore. And if that’s not bad enough, Alexander’s brothers don’t have any cavities but—he does. And just when it can’t get any worse, there are lima beans for supper and —yuck!—kissing on TV. It is enough to make anyone want to go to Australia. Alexander’s struggles with life’s daily dramas will not only entertain but educate young audiences as they identify with Alexander and the obstacles he encounters, encouraging them to share their feelings and to realize that bad days happen—even in Australia.

Characters
Alexander
Nick
Anthony
Mother
Father
Albert Moyo
Becky
Audrey
Phillip Parker
Paul
Mrs. Dickens
Dr. Fields
Shoe Salesman
Ensemble

Tuition – $100
Financial Aid is available!

Schedule
*Please bring a lunch or snack for our midway break!

April 6, 2026
10AM-3PM Auditions/Rehearsal
3PM-6PM Tech Assignments/Training
April 7, 2026
10AM-5PM Rehearsal
3PM-6PM Tech Build
April 8, 2026
10AM-5PM Rehearsal
April 9, 2026
10AM-5PM Rehearsal
April 10, 2026
10AM-5PM Final Dress Rehearsal
April 11, 2026
1PM Students Arrive
1PM Box Office Opens
2:15PM Lobby Opens
2:30PM House Opens
3:00PM Show Begins
75m, 15m intermission
6PM Students Arrive
6PM Box Office Opens
6:15PM Lobby Opens
6:30PM Seating Begins
7PM Show Begins
75m, 15m intermission

Join us for a “Show in a Week” experience for actors and technicians ages 8 years to 18 years. Rehearsal will be held April 6-10 with two public performances on April 11 at 2PM and 7PM. Your registration includes a show t-shirt, two free tickets to the performance, costume and prop costs, and a cast party following the April 11 performance.

Synopsis
Alexander is having a bad day. A terrible day. A horrible day. To be quite honest, it’s a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. But then, everybody has bad days, sometimes. In this delightful adaptation of her popular book, Judith Viorst sets Alexander’s rather trying life to music and brings to the stage one of America’s feistiest characters. Not only does Alexander wake up with gum in his hair, but his mother forgets to pack him dessert, and his best friend decides he’s not his best friend anymore. And if that’s not bad enough, Alexander’s brothers don’t have any cavities but—he does. And just when it can’t get any worse, there are lima beans for supper and —yuck!—kissing on TV. It is enough to make anyone want to go to Australia. Alexander’s struggles with life’s daily dramas will not only entertain but educate young audiences as they identify with Alexander and the obstacles he encounters, encouraging them to share their feelings and to realize that bad days happen—even in Australia.

Characters
Alexander
Nick
Anthony
Mother
Father
Albert Moyo
Becky
Audrey
Phillip Parker
Paul
Mrs. Dickens
Dr. Fields
Shoe Salesman
Ensemble

Tuition – $100
Financial Aid is available!

Schedule
*Please bring a lunch or snack for our midway break!

April 6, 2026
10AM-3PM Auditions/Rehearsal
3PM-6PM Tech Assignments/Training
April 7, 2026
10AM-5PM Rehearsal
3PM-6PM Tech Build
April 8, 2026
10AM-5PM Rehearsal
April 9, 2026
10AM-5PM Rehearsal
April 10, 2026
10AM-5PM Final Dress Rehearsal
April 11, 2026
1PM Students Arrive
1PM Box Office Opens
2:15PM Lobby Opens
2:30PM House Opens
3:00PM Show Begins
75m, 15m intermission
6PM Students Arrive
6PM Box Office Opens
6:15PM Lobby Opens
6:30PM Seating Begins
7PM Show Begins
75m, 15m intermission

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.

Mark your calendar. Register to join us.

The St. Joseph County Department of Health’s EMBER Program (Empowering Moms and Babies through Education and Resilience) is now ONLINE — with live translation available 🙌

That means:
🚗 No transportation stress
👶 No childcare juggling
🛋️ Join from anywhere

📅 Thursdays at 5:30 PM EST (starting February 5)
🩺 Learn from local physicians and trusted experts
🍼 Topics include safe sleep, breastfeeding, maternal mental health, and so much more
🤍 Open to moms at any stage, dads, and support people

📍 Open to families across Indiana
🎁 Incentives available for St. Joseph County residents only

👉 Contact us at mih@sjcindiana.gov or 574-235-9750, option 8 with any questions.

#EMBERProgram #StJosephCountyIN #Indiana
#PregnancySupport #PostpartumSupport #MaternalMentalHealth

a safe space for moms to discuss life after birth.
(Pregnant moms are welcome too.)

Join us for our monthly free movie!

Mary Poppins

G | 1964 | 2hr 15min

April 10, 2026, at 7PM

Concessions available for purchase.