Fast and Pray for 40 days of revival • protectmarriageCA.com

40 Days for Life: Pro-life prayer, fasting, vigils and outreach • 40daysforlife.com

OCT 31 • FRIDAY

Creation Festival with robotic dinosaurs, treats, costume contests, treasure hunt and more. 2-7pm, Mr. Rex’s Backyard Adventure, 50770 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, $5 • worldsbiggestdinosaurs.com, (951) 922-0076

“Hallelujah Night” with food, candy, games and prizes. 6pm, By His Spirit Fellowship, 800 W Arrow Hwy., Upland, offering • (909) 931-7925

“Trunk-or-Treat.” 6:30pm, Solid Ground Church, 9974 19th St., Alta Loma, free • solidgroundchurch.org, (909) 989-3119

NOV 1 • SATURDAY

The Call, prayer and fasting gathering, 10am-10pm. Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego • thecall.com

The Crimson River Quartet hosted by Southwest Gospel Concerts. 6:30pm, Southwest Christian Church, 28030 Del Rio Rd., Temecula, free • (951) 308-1888

NOV 1-8 • SAT-SAT

Christian Singles Mexican Riviera Cruise, Princess Cruises • (714) 210-3337, christiansinglesfunevents.com

NOV 1-23

“Sarah, Plain & Tall.” LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. $6-$19 • (909) 335-3037

NOV 2 • SUNDAY

Sunday Night Concert featuring Crystal River. 6pm, Inglesia Unidos En Cristo, 1295 W 48th St., San Bernardino, free • (909) 883-2535

NOV 3-6 • MON-THU

Spiritual Renewal Services. 7pm, Mountain View Community Church, 29385 Rancho California Rd., Temecula • mtvcc.org

NOV 3-7 • MON-FRI

Week of Prayer and Fasting. See website for times and locations weekofprayerandfasting.org

NOV 4 • TUESDAY

ELECTION DAY – Don’t forget to vote!

NOV 5-7 • WED-FRI

National Outreach Convention with worship by Lincoln Brewster and speakers including Adam Christing, Erwin McManus, Lee Strobel, Dan Kimball, Miles McPherson, Mark Mittelberg, Nancy Grisham, Francis Chan and more. Presented by Outreach Magazine. Town and Country Resort Hotel & Convention Center, San Diego, prices vary • nationaloutreachconvention.com, 1-800-991-6011

NOV 6 • THURSDAY

Church Management & Tax Conference featuring Dr. Michael Chitwood. 8:50am-4:10pm, Hilton Los Angeles Airport, $129 • RSVP cmtc.org, 1-800-344-0076

NOV 7-16

“Scrooge!” Musical by Christian Arts and Theatre of Corona. Historic Corona Civic Theater • catcorona.org, (951) 279-2298

NOV 7-8 • FRI-SAT

The Grove Holiday Seminar: A Girlville Christmas with speaker Kim Bolton. Fri. 6:30-9:30pm, Sat. 9am-12pm, The Grove Community Church, 19900 Grove Community Dr., Riverside, $20-$25 • thegrove.cc, (951) 571-9090 x2422

The Grove Shopping Extravaganza. Fri. 3:30-9:30pm, Sat. 8am-3:30pm, The Grove Community Church, 19900 Grove Community Dr., Riverside, $20-$25 • thegrove.cc, (951) 571-9090

NOV 8 • SATURDAY

The 2nd Annual Harvest Festival featuring silent auction, baked goods, and kid’s fun zone. 10am-3pm, The Village at Redlands, 275 Northgate, Redlands • TheVillageAtRedlands.com, (909) 794-9880

First Annual Holiday Tea & Fashion Show by Casual to Chic Boutique and Community Outreach Ministry of Wildomar. Also features free raffle. Proceeds to benefit children of prisoners. 2-4pm, Gateway Church of the Nazarene, 25360 Jefferson Ave., Murrieta, $6 • communityoutreachministry.org, (951) 698-7650

Rebecca Hawkins Project concert. 7pm, Crossroads Church, 2331 Kellogg Ave., Corona • rebeccahawkins.com, (951) 737-4664

NOV 9 • SUNDAY

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church • persecutedchurch.org

NOV 11 • TUESDAY

The Apostles of Comedy Tour. 6:30pm, Cornerstone Community Church, 34570 Monte Vista Dr., Wildomar, $20 • transparentproductions.com, (949) 250-0444

NOV 14 • FRIDAY

Matthew West, “Something to Say Tour,” Mariners Church, Irvine, $20-$25 • transparentproductions.com, (949) 250-0444

Christian Speedy Introductions, Bunco & Karaoke for ages 19 to 91. 8pm, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia, $20-$25 •  www.ChristianSinglesFunEvents.com, (714) 210-3337

NOV 14-15 • FRI-SAT

An Evening with Jesus presenting the God Squad: Cheryl Cusella, Kathy Gipson, Crystal Cooper, Jim White, Amanda Kate Smith, Jim Pittman, Samuel and Stephanie and additional speaker Robert Plate. 7pm, Calvary Chapel, 1450 W 7th St., San Jacinto, $25 • (951) 663-6103

NOV 15 • SATURDAY

“Welcome Home Program” Meet the Kids Picnic. Sponsored by International Christian Adoptions. 12-4pm, Rancho Community Church, 31300 Rancho Community Way, Temecula • (951) 695-3336

Straight Up Stand Up hosted by Cizzlec. 7-10pm, Club AP2G, Word In Motion, 8403 N Haven, Rancho Cucamonga, $12 • wordinmotion-clubap2g.com, (951) 522-6843

NOV 16 • MONDAY

2nd Annual Benefit Car Show with special guests The Extreme Team. Also includes pancake breakfast, prizes, vendors, silent auction, children’s activities, BBQ lunch and more. 8am-3pm, First Baptist Church, 17244 Randall Ave., Fontana, $20 • (909) 350-4236

NOV 17-20 • MON-THU

“Preach the Word: The Message Hasn’t Changed” pastors conference featuring Chuck Swindoll, John MacArthur, Alistair Begg, James MacDonald, Bob Coy, James Merritt, Chuck Smith, Jack Graham, Greg Laurie. Hosted by Harvest Christian Fellowship, 6115 Arlington Ave., Riverside, $300-$350 • 1-800-821-3300, preachtheword.org

NOV 17-24 • MON-MON

National Collection Week, Operation Christmas Child by Samaritan’s Purse • samaritanspurse.org, (714) 432-7030

NOV 18 • TUESDAY

“The Keep Breathing Tour” Wavorly with The Wedding and A Current Affair. 7pm, Cornerstone Community Church, 34570 Monte Vista Dr., Wildomar, $10 • extremefaithproductions.com

NOV 19 • WEDNESDAY

Temecula Valley Women’s Connection Luncheon with special guests Sharon Simonian and Mary McCaslin-Blanchard. 11:30am, Pat & Oscar’s, Ynez & Rancho California Rd., $15 • RSVP (951) 677-8187

NOV 21 • FRIDAY

Gaither Homecoming Tour: Gaither Vocal Band and guests Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Jason Crabb, Lisa Daggs, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Gordon Mote, Janet Paschal, Lynda Randle, Russ Taff and Kevin Williams. 7pm, Anaheim Convention Center • gaither.com, ticketmaster.com, (714) 740-2000

NOV 22 • SATURDAY

Meet Gloria Gaither. 10am-2pm, Long’s Christian Bookstore, Sunrize Shopping Center, Rancho Cucamonga • (909) 987-0406

“The Prodigal’s Prayer” Play by Greater Works Church. Murrieta Valley High School Auditorium, 24105 Washington Ave., Murrieta • gwm.org, (951) 623-3147

Gaither Homecoming Tour: Gaither Vocal Band and guests Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Jason Crabb, Lisa Daggs, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Gordon Mote, Janet Paschal, Lynda Randle, Russ Taff and Kevin Williams. 6pm, Citizen Business Bank Arena, Ontario • gaither.com, ticketmaster.com, (213) 480-3232

Christian Singles Dance, 7pm-12am, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia. $15-$20/prepaid, $20-$25/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

NOV 27 • THURSDAY

THANKSGIVING

NOV 28-JAN 4

The Glory of Christmas. Crystal Cathedral, 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove, $20-$45 • crystalcathedral.org, 1-877-54-GLORY

NOV 29 • SATURDAY

Special Christmas Concert: The Roger Neal and Friends Gospel Sing with special guests The Zweibels. 6pm, Valley Assembly of God, 32500 Cathedral Canyon Dr., Cathedral City, free • (951) 797-3205

Christian Singles Rockin' Cowboy Dance, 7:30pm, Cowtown, 15950 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside. $15/prepaid, $20/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

DEC 3 • WEDNESDAY

“Sounds of Christmas” Yucaipa/Calimesa/Pass Women’s Connection Luncheon with special guests Marilyn Hope, Carol Addleman and Judith Scharfenberg. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. 11am-12:30pm, Calimesa Country Club, 1300 Third St., $12 • RSVP (951) 845-8082, (909) 795-2796

DEC 6 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Christmas Rotational Dinner-dance. 6pm, Golden Sails Best Western, 6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., $44-$50 • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

Southwest Gospel Concerts: Watchmen Quartet and the Gospel Truth Quartet. 6:30pm, Southwest Christian Church, 28030 Del Rio Rd., Temecula, offering • (951) 308-1888

VIP Auction & Reception with Third Day pre-concert. Ticket includes VIP concert seating. Rock Church, 2277 Rosecrans St., San Diego, $100 • milesahead.com, (619) 764-5103

Third Day Concert Benefiting Miles Ahead. 7pm, Rock Church, 2277 Rosecrans St., San Diego, $30+ • milesahead.com

DEC 6-30

“Miracle on 34th Street.” LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. $5-$19 • (909) 335-3037

DEC 7 • SUNDAY

Seranova in concert with Jesse Morales. 6pm, Lighthouse Community Church, 23100 Betty Rd., Perris • (951) 657-8810

DEC 9 • TUESDAY

Jana & Ron Alayra in concert. 9:30am, Sunridge Church, 42299 Winchester Rd., Temecula • (951) 296-1770

DEC 11-14 • THU-SUN

The Living Christmas Tree featuring the Magnolia Avenue Orchestra and Choirs. Magnolia Avenue Baptist Church, 8351 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, $7-$10 • magonline.com, (951) 689-5700

DEC 12 • FRIDAY

4th Annual “Christmas Gala & Dinner Dance” with DJ and door-prizes. Alcohol-free. Presented by Club One Christian Singles. 6:30pm-12am, Cornerstone Community Church, 34570 Monte Vista Dr., Wildomar, $35 • go2cornerstone.com, (951) 440-4201

DEC 13 • SATURDAY

Annual Christmas Kid’s Outreach with rides, games, music and a feast. By Angels for Christ Ministries. 11am, Castle Park, Riverside, $20 • RSVP (951) 687-7519

DEC 14 • SUNDAY

“The Messiah” presented by Call Baptist Choral Union. Offering to benefit Alethian Foundation. 6pm, CrossPoint Church, 6950 Edison Ave., Chino • crosspointcrc.org, (909) 606-9833

DEC 18 • THURSDAY

“It’s A Wonderful Christmas” Michael W. Smith with Melinda Doolittle and full symphony orchestra. 7pm, Crossroads Church, 2331 Kellogg Ave., Corona • transparentproductions.com

DEC 25 • THURSDAY

CHRISTMAS

DEC 31 • WEDNESDAY

Christian Singles New Year’s Eve Dance (ages 19-91). No alcohol. Cal State Fullerton, Titan Student Union Building, 800 N. State College Blvd., $39-$50 • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

2nd Annual “New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball & Dance” with DJ and other special entertainment. Alcohol free. Presented by Club One Christian Singles. 7pm-12:30am, Cornerstone Community Church, 34570 Monte Vista Dr., Wildomar, $20-$25 • go2cornerstone.com, (951) 440-4201

Praise ’09: New Year’s Eve Celebration with Christian concerts including Kutless, Todd Agnew, Brandon Heath. Also fireworks. 7pm-1am, Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park • knotts.com, (714) 220-5200


2009
JAN 7-9 • WED-FRI

“Holiness, No Foolishness” National Women’s Conference with speakers Rita Udell, Pastor Tammie Gibson and Pastor Sarah Morgan. Presented by Churches of Faith in Christ Fellowship. Best Western Heritage Inn, 8179 Spruce Ave., Rancho Cucamonga • (909) 873-5380

JAN 10-FEB 15

“Beauty and the Beast.” LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. $5-$19 • (909) 335-3037

FEB 23-27 • MON-FRI

“Life Tales: Jackie Robinson” musical biography for students. Curriculum guides available. 9:15 & 11am, LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands, $7 • (909) 335-3037

FEB 28 • SATURDAY

Chris Tomlin in Concert with Israel Houghton and New Breed. Gibson Amphitheater, Universal CityWalk, Universal City • transparentproductions.com, (818) 622-4440

FEB 28-MAR 15

“Ecclesiastes: The Wisdom of King Solomon.” LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. $5-$19 • (909) 335-3037

MAR 28-APR 26

“The Hiding Place.” LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. $5-$19 • (909) 335-3037

APR 24-25 • FRI-SAT

57th Annual GLASS Convention with featured speaker Nick Vujicic. Presented by Christian Ministries Training Association. Pasadena Convention Center • cmtaconvention.org

MAY 9-JUN 14

“Peter Pan: A New Musical.” LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. $5-$19 • (909) 335-3037

JUN 27-AUG 2

“Zorro.” LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. $5-$19 • (909) 335-3037

AUG 15-SEP 20

“Little House on the Prairie.” LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. $5-$19 • (909) 335-3037