Latest Events in DeWitt County(April Updated)

Experience the dazzling and unforgettable A Drag Christmas Spectacular, a one-of-a-kind event that will transport you to Bethlehem like never before. This Christmas story, not for the faint of heart, combines elements of theatre, drag show, and a queer retelling of the classic tale. Prepare to be amazed as the talented cast of performers, including Mx. Soña Rita, Gila Moonstar, Little Sarah Tonin, Liz Agana, Veginia Quartz, Magnus Magnesia, Poly Amour and more, take the stage in this festive extravaganza. Join the three Magi, Gayspar, Belthaslay, and Melqueer, on their journey to follow a mysterious star that promises new life, hope, and joy. However, their path might not go exactly as planned... This unique event, created by the visionary Krisa Gonna in collaboration with Foothills Unitarian Church, aims to provide a home for the queer community during the holiday season. Drawing inspiration from the local LGBTQIA community in Colorado, the performance explores the queer experience of epiphany and the affirmation of queer truth and identity as sources of power and divinity. By attending the A Drag Christmas Spectacular, you not only support the incredible actors and team behind the production but also contribute to the Rainbow Villages initiative. This unforgettable evening is appropriate for high school-aged youth and up, featuring appropriate sexual and drug references that add depth and authenticity to the storytelling. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an extraordinary celebration of queerness, art, and the holiday spirit. Mark your calendars for December 23, 2023, and secure your tickets now, ranging from $15 to $100. Join us at the Foothills Unitarian Church in Fort Collins, located at 1815 Yorktown Avenue, and prepare to be transported to a world of wonder and joy.

Step into a world of balance and control with our 1.5-hour acro workshop. No need for prior experience or extreme flexibility, just bring your enthusiasm. This workshop is an excellent opportunity for those looking to enhance their dance, aerial, or floorwork tricks. It's also a great alternative for those seeking to break free from their usual workout routines. Join us for this unique, fun-filled experience. Held at our beautiful studio located in Craigmore. Spaces are limited so get in quick. Information Source: Phoenix Studio Adelaide | eventbrite

Meet and Greet with Frazer Hines and Wendy Padbury at Chicago TARDIS! Tickets to this Meet and Greet get you an hour with guests in a limited attendance event with Frazer Hines and Wendy Padbury. This Meet and Greet will take place in one of our Special Events spaces that will be shared with attendees closer to the event. Light finger food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. A group photo with all attendees and guests will be taken at the end of the event. Information Source: Alien Entertainment | eventbrite

Ditch the sitter and let the fun begin! Check your kids in at 6 PM on Valentine’s Day and pick them up by 8:30 PM while you enjoy dinner nearby. They’ll get all-access to exciting games like bubble soccer, nerf wars, mechanical bull, wipeout, arcade, dodgeball, and so much more. Valentine’s Day has never been this easy or fun for everyone! Information Source: WickedBall Chicago | eventbrite

#1New York Timesbestselling cartoonists Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud team up for a one-of-a-kind friendship story about creativity and self-expression that blends how-to and comics magic. Welcome to the club! Magic City Books is thrilled to welcome bestselling authors Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud to celebrate the release of their brand new graphic novel, The Cartoonists Club on Monday, April 14 at the Cascia Hall Performing Arts Center (2520 S. Yorktown Avenue). The books for the event will have a pre-signed bookplate exclusive to the tour. (There will not be a book-signing line.) The event will run approximately 45 minutes long from beginning to end, including Q&A. The 45 minute show will be followed by a photo opportunity with the authors in front of a special free standing backdrop that puts both the creators and attendees into a comic setting as if it were taken from a page within the book! Tickets for this event all include a signed copy of The Cartoonists Club ($14.99 value). There are two ticket types available for the event: Two (2) seats and one (1) bookOne (1) seat and one (1) bookAll books will be available for pickup at the event. If you have a ticket and are unable to attend the event, you will be able to pick up your book at Magic City Books during normal business hours. The last day for ticket holders to pick up The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud is Friday, May 30, 2025. More About the Book:Makayla is bursting with ideas but doesn't know how to make them into a story. Howard loves to draw, but he struggles to come up with ideas and his dad thinks comics are a waste of time. Lynda constantly draws in her sketchbook but keeps focusing on what she feels are mistakes, and Art simply loves being creative and is excited to try something new. They come together to form The Cartoonists Club, where kids can learn about making comics and use their creativity and imagination for their own storytelling adventures! ★ Telgemeier and McCloud simultaneously explore making new friends, overcoming self-doubt, and embracing a growth mindset to practice and improve... Highly imaginative and cleverly conceived. Kirkus Reviews, starred review Information Source: Magic City Books | eventbrite

JFTB MWR Murph Challenge Join us for the 2nd annual JFTB MWR Murph Challenge! Lace-up your sneakers and get ready to push your limits in this challenging workout event. The **Murph Challenge** is a grueling workout named after Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, who was killed in action. The event will take place at ACFT Field on the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, CA. Are you up for the challenge? After you've completed the challenge, head to The Pub at Fiddler's Green for a delicious taco or burrito plate. Lunch is included in your ticket price. Information Source: JFTB Morale Welfare and Recreation | eventbrite

This class is for Employees of American Pool ONLY. American Pool runs American Red Cross Lifeguard courses to ensure that our lifeguards meet a Professional Lifeguard Standard and are prepared to handle any situation with confidence, providing the best possible care until emergency services arrive. Questions? First read the info below. If you still have questions, simply click the Contact the Organizer button. Course Schedule: The in-person portion of this class will be held over the course of five (5) days. You must attend each day to complete training. See agenda section for details. Course Length: Blended learning (BL) combines online sessions with in-person sessions conducted by a Red Cross-certified Lifeguarding instructor. Total course instruction time is 27 hours, 30 minutes: The online session for the Lifeguarding course has 16 modules and takes approximately 6 hours to complete all modules of the online session. Each individual module takes approximately 15 – 30 minutes to complete. The total instruction time for the in-person sessions, including the precourse session, is 21 hours, 30 minutes. Expect additional time to be added to the course length to accommodate breaks/transitions. Course Purpose: The primary purpose of this class is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to: Prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergenciesProvide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) professionals take overCourse Objectives: Upon course completion, you will be proficient in the following: The professionalism required for working as a lifeguard.How to ensure a safe physical environment for patrons.The proper techniques for scanning and rotations.How to identify the behaviors of a swimmer, a distressed swimmer, an active drowning person and a passive drowning person.A Lifeguard’s critical role in preventing death and disability from drowning.The general procedure when responding to a medical emergency.And many moreLifeguarding trainingis conducted and evaluated in water depths ranging from 0 feet to water 7 feet and greater (ranging from 8-12 feet maximum, depending on the depth of the facility in which the training is conducted) Deep WaterShallow Water Lifeguarding (water up to 5, 6, or 7 feet)Course Prerequisites: To participate in the Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) course, participants must: Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding course.Complete a swim- tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water submerge resurface swim 150 yards (using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both) maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both.Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 20 yards surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point holding the object at the surface with both hand exit the water without using a ladder or steps.Lifeguarding Course Content: The Professional Lifeguard and Setting the Stage for SafetySurveillance and Preventive LifeguardingResponding to Emergencies and Rescue Skills – Part 1Rescue Skills—Part IILowering the Risk for Infection, Rapid Assessment and VentilationsCPR, AED and Obstructed Airway CareFirst Aid for Sudden Illnesses and InjuriesHead, Neck and Spinal InjuriesCourse ConclusionCertification Requirements: To earn certification, participants must: Complete all online course content in advance of the corresponding in-person sessions.Attend the entire course and participate in all class sessions.Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during skill practices, skill drills, activities and scenarios.Demonstrate proficiency in all skills.Pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80 percent.Pass the three (3) final skill assessments which includes: Assessment 1—Timed Response Participants must complete a passive submerged rescue, extricate with the assistance of an assisting rescuer, and rapid assessment (including the delivery of 2 initial ventilations by either rescuer) within 1 minute, 30 seconds, and then provide 3 minutes of single-rescuer CPR. Assessment 2—Rotation and Scanning Participants must rotate into the lifeguard station, conduct surveillance from the station for 1 minute, and rotate out of the station. Assessment 3—Final Team Response Testing Scenario Participants must perform a passive submerged rescue, extrication and rapid assessment, followed by multiple-rescuer CPR and use of AED and BVM resuscitator. Certification: Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course will be issued the following American Red Cross certificate: Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid that is valid for 2 years. To maintain the Lifeguarding certification, a currently certified lifeguard must successfully complete the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Recertification course or the full Lifeguarding course again prior to certificate expiration. A 30-day grace period may apply but it does not extend the certification beyond the 2 years. Once the Lifeguarding certification is expired, a participant must successfully complete the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course. Information Source: APNY - American Pool New York | eventbrite