Community Calendar

One of the Center’s favorite duos, Mike and Jack Langley will present “Classic Langley Originals and Holiday Favorites” at the Betty Strong Encounter Center on December 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.

Known for presenting a heart-warming show, this wonderful father and son will share their musical talents with a mix of original and old favorite tunes. They have performed together for 50 years. They have performed onstage from Sioux City to Nashville, Tennessee, to Vienna, Austria and back.

Nevertheless, they always enjoy coming back to the Betty Strong Encounter Center and its great audiences. They are always a crowd favorite at the Center.

Join us for a family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration! Inspired by "First Night" events in other towns, our aim is to provide multiple age groups in our community with a fun way to ring in the new year in an alcohol-free setting.

We will have children's activities in the morning and afternoon including:
Puppet shows by the award-winning Eulenspiegel Puppets
A "noon year" kid's dance party ending with a countdown and balloon drop at 12 PM
Face painting, balloon animals, and magic with Loli-Pop the Clown
Princess Golden, an interactive theater performance where audience members will get to take on roles in a funny, fairytale inspired play

Later in the afternoon and evening we will have live bands with dancing and other acts until midnight, followed by fireworks in our parking lot.
The Burt Heithold Band will perform songs from yesteryear for a Lawrence Welk-ian style dance party from 3-5 PM. We'll have a "Before Sunset" countdown at 5 PM for those who want to head home before dark.
Sing along with your friends to karaoke.
Circus performers will perform acrobatics with an aerialist hoop, hula hoops, fans, poi balls, stilts, and juggling. 
We'll close out the evening with performances from local bands Ultra Violet Fever and GhostCat, followed
by fireworks in our parking lot after midnight.

Join the Western Iowa Tech Community Choir. Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities, William Darwin, Jr., will be leading the choir on Tuesday nights. Every level of singer is welcome. The choir will perform at least once a semester. Singing in a choir is incredible for your well-being. Numerous studies show it can relieve stress, boost the immune system, and build a sense of belonging. Join the WITCC community choir to create lovely harmony in your life.

Join the Western Iowa Tech Community Choir. Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities, William Darwin, Jr., will be leading the choir on Tuesday nights. Every level of singer is welcome. The choir will perform at least once a semester. Singing in a choir is incredible for your well-being. Numerous studies show it can relieve stress, boost the immune system, and build a sense of belonging. Join the WITCC community choir to create lovely harmony in your life.

Join the Western Iowa Tech Community Choir. Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities, William Darwin, Jr., will be leading the choir on Tuesday nights. Every level of singer is welcome. The choir will perform at least once a semester. Singing in a choir is incredible for your well-being. Numerous studies show it can relieve stress, boost the immune system, and build a sense of belonging. Join the WITCC community choir to create lovely harmony in your life.

Join the Western Iowa Tech Community Choir. Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities, William Darwin, Jr., will be leading the choir on Tuesday nights. Every level of singer is welcome. The choir will perform at least once a semester. Singing in a choir is incredible for your well-being. Numerous studies show it can relieve stress, boost the immune system, and build a sense of belonging. Join the WITCC community choir to create lovely harmony in your life.

Join the Western Iowa Tech Community Choir. Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities, William Darwin, Jr., will be leading the choir on Tuesday nights. Every level of singer is welcome. The choir will perform at least once a semester. Singing in a choir is incredible for your well-being. Numerous studies show it can relieve stress, boost the immune system, and build a sense of belonging. Join the WITCC community choir to create lovely harmony in your life.

Join the Western Iowa Tech Community Choir. Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities, William Darwin, Jr., will be leading the choir on Tuesday nights. Every level of singer is welcome. The choir will perform at least once a semester. Singing in a choir is incredible for your well-being. Numerous studies show it can relieve stress, boost the immune system, and build a sense of belonging. Join the WITCC community choir to create lovely harmony in your life.

Join the Western Iowa Tech Community Choir. Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities, William Darwin, Jr., will be leading the choir on Tuesday nights. Every level of singer is welcome. The choir will perform at least once a semester. Singing in a choir is incredible for your well-being. Numerous studies show it can relieve stress, boost the immune system, and build a sense of belonging. Join the WITCC community choir to create lovely harmony in your life.

Join the Western Iowa Tech Community Choir. Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities, William Darwin, Jr., will be leading the choir on Tuesday nights. Every level of singer is welcome. The choir will perform at least once a semester. Singing in a choir is incredible for your well-being. Numerous studies show it can relieve stress, boost the immune system, and build a sense of belonging. Join the WITCC community choir to create lovely harmony in your life.