function formCheck(){

    if (document.forms.contact.event_date.value == ''){
		alert('We need to know the date of your event. Select a date from the calendar to continue.');
		return false;
	} 
	
	if (document.forms.contact.event_type.options[document.forms.contact.event_type.selectedIndex].text == "select one"){
		alert('We need to know what type of event you are planning. Select an event from the list to continue.');
		return false;
	}
}