Courses include Indian Wells Resort, Westin Mission Hills Resort, Desert Falls Country Club, Terra Largo, La Quinta Resort and Club, the Classic Club and the Golf Club at La Quinta.

The format will be a four-ball scramble.

To kick-off the event, a pairing and course-assignment dinner featuring local pro Jeff Cranford will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 2 at the Westin Mission Hills Resort. The tournament will be held the following morning.

As part of the dinner, Cranford will interview several well-known Professional Golf Association pros.

The Festival Life is a weeklong ministry outreach sponsored by Mike MacIntosh and his San Diego-based church Horizon Christian Fellowship and the LOV movement, an acronym for the Lighthouse of the Valley, an alliance of Christian churches of all denominations in the Coachella Valley.

For more information, visit www.lovmovement.com and click on the golf tournament link.


Annual car show returns
ONTARIO — Ontario Church of the Nazarene will hold its second Annual Car Show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 10. All proceeds raised from the show will benefit the church’s youth and men’s ministries outreach to the community.

The event will showcase cars and trucks of all types that were manufactured in 1975 or before. A grand-prize trophy, plus eight others will be awarded. The entry fee for each car is $20, and includes a T-shirt and goodie bag. The first deadline for registration is March 25, after which the fee increases to $25.

Other activities to be feature include a pancake breakfast, hamburgers, hot dogs and other snacks, various vendors with clothes, jewelry, handbags and car accessories and special events for children, including a bounce house. Live music and a 50/50 drawing round out the offerings.

There is no admission fee for spectators.

The church is located at 1311 W. 5th St.

For more information, visit www.ontarionazarene.com.


Providence Christian receives $250,000 gift
ONTARIO — Providence Christian College has received a $250,000 anonymous gift, the largest in school history.

The $250,000 check, presented Feb. 2, was given to the school with no restrictions and will be used to fund scholarships and support academic programs. The donor has chosen to remain anonymous.

“For the gift to come from a donor who has never given to us before, in the midst of one of the worst economies we’ve seen in decades, is a testament to the importance of Providence’s mission.” said Dr. Derek Halvorson, president of college.

Established in 2005, PCC is the only Reformed Christian college on the West Coast and offers six major and 12 minor programs.

For more information about Providence Christian College, visit www.providencecc.net.


Dinner coffee house
CHINO — Inland Hills Church will host “Coffee House @Real+Solutions” from 6 to 9 p.m. March 26.

Real+Solutions is a community of believers whose purpose is to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ. The coffee house, which includes dinner and music, is held the last Friday of every month. The March event will promote the church’s 12-step ministry and upcoming 12-step study groups.

Music will be presented by Bryce Burditt, while the guest speaker will be Danny Bias, a blogger for XXXchurch.com.

The cost for dinner is $5 per person. Childcare is $5 per child, with a $10 per family limit.

For more information, visit www.inlandhillschurch.com, click on the ministries link and scroll down to real solutions, or call (909) 393-1577, ext. 209.


Bridging blended families
WEST COVINA — Going My Way Ministries will host a Bridging Blended Families discussion group at 10:30 a.m. March 20 at the Ontario City Library.

The group is described as solution-oriented.

The library is located at 215 E. "C" St.

For more information, visit www.goingmw.com or call (626) 331-0808.


Victory Outreach to hold women’s conference
ONTARIO — Victory Outreach International’s United Women in Ministry and GANG Girls 2010 Women’s Convention will be held March 8 to 11 at the Ontario Convention Center.

The cost of the conference is $145. Convention Center parking is $8 with no in and out privileges

The conference begins at 7 p.m. Monday and closes at noon on Thursday.

Spanish translation will be provided at all general sessions.

The facility is located at 2000 Convention Center Way.

For more information, or to register, visit www.victoryoutreach.org.


Teen Challenge boutique fundraiser
RIVERSIDE — The Teen Challenge Ladies Guild will hold its annual Spring Boutique fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 8 at the Benedict Castle.

The boutique will offer a large variety of vendors offering quality products just in time for Mother’s Day

The castle is located at 5445 Chicago Ave.

For more information, call (951) 237-6906.


Wowing women conference
RIVERSIDE — End Time Ministries will host its WOW Women of Worship 2010 Women's Conference May 7 and 8.

The special guest will be Apostle Duane Spencer, Dr. Leita Harris, Rosalind Green, Brenda Ross and Christine Gates.

The conference is designed to provide life-building tools, education, resources and enrichment in an effort to empower women in their Christian walk. In addition to the speakers, the lineup includes a health fair and health screenings, marketplace shopping, pampering, special sessions for teens, tweens, and little girls ages 5 to 8.

The event will kick off the day earlier with a Night of Worship at 7 p.m. May 7. Saturday’s session begins at 9 a.m. May 8.

Registration includes the two-day admission, luncheon, amenities, and a complimentary tote bag. A portion of all ticket donations go to support organizations which serve and empower women.

The cost, through March 15, is $45 for adults and $30 for seniors 65 and older and youth 18 years and younger. After March 15, the price increases to $55 and $35 respectively.

The center is located at 3443 Orange St.

For more information, visit www.endtimeministriesglobal.com or call (951) 616-3700.


Classical benefit for mission trip
REDLANDS — The Packinghouse at Calvary Chapel Redlands will hold a Spring Time Classics Concert to benefit the 2010 Summer Youth Mission Trip to Haiti. The concert, featuring the music of Brahms and Chopin will be held 7 p.m. March 26.

Special guests will be David Griswold, Piano; Todor Pelev, Violin; Dimyano Peleve, Vocal; Andrew Sowell, Piano; Susan Graves, guitar and Kim Hutchcroft on the flute.

A freewill offering will be received.

The venue is located at 27165 San Bernardino Ave.

For more information, call (909) 793-8744.


Teens learn to ‘Stand to Reason’
CHINO — Calvary Chapel Chino Valley will host “Against the Grain,” a junior and senior high youth conference from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 10.

Designed to equip youth for Christ, the guest speaker will be Brett Kunkle, the student impact director from Stand to Reason.

Topics of the conference will be “Why Should I Believe Anything at All?” “Worldviews in Conflict,” “Tactics in Defending the Faith” and “ Living for a Cause Greater than Yourself.”

The $10 fee includes lunch.

The church is located at 12205 N. Pipeline Ave.

For more information, call (909) 230-8056.


Royal performance for Rallys
CHINO — Rallys for Christ will hold its 9^th annual banquet with a live performance by The Queens from 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 27 at Uplifting Christian Center.

The Queens will perform songs from the movie “The Rally.”

The event will include a free dinner to honor partners and friends of the ministry. Free gear from C28 will be distributed.

The church is located at 4445 Riverside Drive.

For more information, visit www.rallysforchrist.org or call (909) 988-1564.


Singing America’s scenes
CHINO — CrossPoint Church will present its “Travelogue” singing program at 7 p.m. March 16.

Produced and presented by Don and Fran Van Polen, the program will use the songbook “The Psalms Around Us,” which examines America’s landscapes through medleys.

A free-will offering will be taken.

The church is located at 6950 Edison Ave.

For more information, visit www.crosspointcrc.org or call (909) 988 4150.


Rove to headline PJI’s annual banquet
ANAHEIM — Celebration of Justice 2010, the annual fundraising gala for the Pacific Justice Institute, will be held May 8 at the Grand Californian Hotel at the Disneyland Resort and feature keynote speaker Karl Rove.

Rove served as senior adviser and deputy chief of staff under the George W. Bush administration. He now serves as a commentator for Fox News.

Radio talk show host Frank Pastore from Los Angeles, KKLA, will serve as the event emcee.

A VIP reception hosted by Focus on the Family's Steve Jordahl, will also be included in the festivities.

The hotel is located at 1600 S. Disneyland Drive.

Event sponsorship from $2,500 to $10,000 are available. Individual tickets are priced at $250.

For more information, visit www.pacificjustice.org.


Calvary Costa Mesa to host free recovery conference
SANTA ANA — Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa will host its 3rd Annual “One Step to Freedom,” a drug and alcohol recovery conference, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 13. The theme of the free event is “Lost and Found.”

Guest speakers include Gerry Brown, founder and president of U-Turn for Christ Addiction Rehabilitation; Victor Marx: president of All Things Possible Outreach to troubled youth; Laurie Ishii, president of After Hours Outreach to pimps and prostitutes; David Zamora, an ex-gang member/drug dealer who is now senior pastor of Community Faith Center and Tommy Cota, and ex-convict who is now associate pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.

Also participating will be several recovery centers offering information and contacts to those interested in overcoming addictions such as eating disorders, gambling, pornography, prescription drug abuse, and drug/alcohol abuse. A pregnancy center and a homeless outreach will also be represented.

In addition to free admission, lunch and parking will also be free.

The church is located at 3800 South Fairview Road in Santa Ana. For more information, visit www.calvarychapel.com.


Catalyst to host leadership conference
IRVINE — “Unusual Tomorrow,” a Catalyst West conference targeting the next generation leaders, will be held April 21 to 23 at Mariner’s Church.

Event speakers include Andy Stanley, Don Miller, Erwin McManus, Eugene Cho, Kay Warren, Mark Driscoll, Reggie Joiner, Louie Giglio, Wess Stafford, Scott Belsky, Charlene L and Dallas Willard.

The pre-event Catalyst labs, held on April 21, will include such as John Ortberg, Jud Wilhite, Margaret Feinberg, Michael Hyatt, Scot McKnight, Dan Kimball, Mike Foster, Susan Isaacs, Dave Kinnaman, Leroy Barber and Carlos Whittaker.

Registration discounts are available before March 25, when rates are $269. After that date, the price increases to $289. Discounts are also available for students and groups of 2 to 9, 10 to 19 and more than 20. The cost for labs is $119 by March 25 and $129 afterward.

The church is located at 5001 Newport Coast Drive.

For more information, visit www.catalystwestcoast.com.


O.C. Christian Writers to host conference
IRVINE — The 26th annual Orange County Christian Writers Conference, featuring editors, award-winning authors, literary agents, and writers, will be held May 1 at Mariners Church.

Faculty for the event will include Mick Silva, editor of WaterBrook Press; Susan King, assistant editor of Upper Room Publishers; Dan Alban, editor of Power for Living magazine; Nancy Sanders, an award-winning children's writer; Susan Meissner, an award-winning novelist; Kathy Ide, founder and director of The Christian Pen Network; Kathy Collard Miller, best-selling author and speaker; Brian Bird, screenwriter and film producer: John Fox, publisher of Book Fox blog and short story writer; Jeff Gerke, publisher of Marcher Lord Press; Kati Macias, author and writer; Dan Miley, editor of Rainbow Publishers and Legacy Press; Kelly Morimer, agent, Susan Titus Osborn, editor in chief of Christian Communicator Critique Service & Acquisition and editor of New Hope Publishing.

In addition to keynote discussions, the conference will provide workshops and individual consultations with editors and speakers.

The cost of the conference is $125 for members and $150 for non-members. The registration fee includes a catered lunch and one faculty consultation.

The church is located at 5001 Newport Coast Drive.

For more information, visit www.occwf.org or call (714) 538-7070.


Harvest 2010 dates set
ANAHEIM — The 21^st annual Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie will be held Aug. 6 to 8 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

Confirmed artists for the festival are the David Crowder Band, Jeremy Camp and Steven Curtis Chapman.

In addition to the music and message, activities will target small children and extreme sports.

Available language translations will include Spanish, Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese. Sign language interpretation will also be available.

Although the crusade admission is free, there is a $10 parking fee for the lot.

For more information, visit www.harvest.org.


London banker to discuss ‘God at Work’
IRVINE — Ken Costa, chairman of Lazard International in London and former vice chairman of UBS Investment Bank, will talk about his recent book, “God at Work” at Concordia University Irvine’s upcoming Faith & Business Forum, set for 11:30 a.m. March 12 at the Hyatt Regency.

In his book, Costa, who hails from the heart of the United Kingdom’s financial district, writes how the Christian faith can be lived out day to day at work. He points to a place for biblical principles in today’s business world, which is commonly known for its cutthroat demands and lack of compassion.

The 30-year veteran investment banker will give practical insights on tackling common problems such as work-life balance, stress, ambition, failure and disappointment.

Concordia University Irvine hosts the annual Faith & Business Forum to offer a unique platform for national and international business leaders to express how biblical principles have given them success, wisdom and strength.

Faith and Business Forum tickets are available by calling 1-800-229-1200, ext. 1808 or going online at www.centerforfaithandbusiness.com.


GLASS returns to Pasadena
PASADENA — The 58^th Annual GLASS Convention, sponsored by Christian Ministries Training Association, will be held April 23 to 24 at the Pasadena Convention Center.

The keynote speaker will be noted author Anne Graham Lotz.

The convention will offer dozens of workshops covering the wide-ranging issues faced by churches and families, including “Using the Arts to Reach a Post-Modern Generation,” “How to Bring Order to Your Classroom,” “Top 10 Things You have to Do To Be Successful in Children’s Ministry,” “The Parent as Coach, Raising Kids of Conviction, Courage and Character,” Creative Ways to Incorporate Prayer into Your Children’s Ministry,” “Engaging Fathers in Family,” “How to Raise Kids So They Don't Hate Church,” “A Battle Cry for Christian Marriages,” “Growing Your Children’\s Ministry through Reaching the Public School and “Creating Controlled Chaos.”

Registration fees are $49 per day or $69 for both. Discounts are available for students and pastors.

The center is located at 300 E. Green St.

For more information, visit www.cmtaconvention.org.


Southern Gospel Fan Fest set for Visalia
VISALIA — The 14th Annual Great Western Fan Festival will be held April 29 to May 1 in Visalia’s Convention Center.

The festival is relocating after 13 years in Fresno.

“We are absolutely thrilled by the response we received when the announcement was made that we would be making the move to Visalia,” said Dean Hopper, a board member of the fan festival. “The city has pulled out all the stops to welcome this event.”

Since its 1977 debut, the event has grown to become one of the largest three-day gospel music events west of the Rockies. The event merges the biggest names in Southern Gospel Music with many of the most popular West Coast-based Gospel recording artists, attracting thousands each year.

“We are thrilled with this new facility in Visalia,” Hopper said. “The seating will be in the round, which will provide an intimate setting. We think attendees will love the setting, and we expect this to be our best year to date.”

The festival will include nightly concerts and afternoon showcases with many of Southern Gospel Music's most popular names, including The Hoppers, Greater Vision, The Booth Brothers, Legacy Five, and Triumphant, as well as many prominent West Coast groups.

Tickets for the 2010 Great Western Fan Festival are on sale now and may be purchased by calling 1-800-965-9324 or online at www.iTickets.com. For more information, visit www.fanfestivals.com.