I've found a better way to do it than posted above and since I'm still seeing inquiries on moving the Upcoming Events to the top of the page and posted info on how to do it in this thread:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...pcoming+events
Attached is an example of how mine looks. I use the Random Image mod to put rotating images on each side of the Upcoming Events for a bit of visual interest as well.