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FEB 1 • WEDNESDAY

Alpha Course, 10-week course. Wednesdays 6-8:30pm, Calvary Church of Santa Ana, 1010 N Tustin Ave., Santa Ana • calvarylife.org

FEB 3 • FRIDAY

“Fireproof,” movie night. 7pm, Son Light Christian Center, 172 N Glassell, free • (714) 997-8501

FEB 3-4 • FRI-SAT

Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship & Life Together, with Mark & Grace Driscoll. Fri 7-9pm & Sat 9am-12pm, Crossroads Christian Church, Corona, $35 • gotothehub.com

FEB 4 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles: Sweetheart Dinner Dance. La Mirada Country Club, La Mirada • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 622-4002

Apologetics Club meeting, movie & lecture series. 7:30pm, The Logos Building, 3000 W Mac Arthur Blvd., Costa Mesa, free • (714) 425-9474

FEB 5 • SUNDAY

Inspirational & Dynamic Messages to help you personally, thru February. 3pm, Spires Restaurant, 13030 Goldenwest/Knott Ave., Westminster, free • (714) 943-7942

FEB 6 • MONDAY

Dedication Ceremony for Biola’s New Center for Christian Thought. 12:30pm, Biola University Talbot Building, La Mirada , free • cct.biola.edu, (562) 903-6000 x5590

FEB 9 • THURSDAY

Stonecroft Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. 11:30am, Holiday Inn, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park • (714) 761-4012

FEB 10 • FRIDAY

The Annual Big Night ‘O Jazz Concert. 7pm, Brethren Christian High School, 21141 Strathmoor Lane, Hunting beach, $5-10 • bchs.net, (714) 962-6617

FEB 10-11 • FRI-SAT

The Art of Marriage Conference, with Pastor Jeff Biddle. Fri 7-9:30pm & Sat 9am-4pm, Calvary Worship Center, 1010 N Tustin Ave., Santa Ana, $60/couple • (714) 550-2322

FEB 10-19

Dialogue of the Carmelites. Fri-Sat 7:30pm & Sun 3pm, Lansing Auditorium, Crowell Hall, Biola University, La Mirada, $18 • (562) 903-4892

FEB 11 • SATURDAY

Gaither Homecoming 2012, with Bill Gaither, Gaither Vocal Band, Gene McDonald, Charlotte Ritchie, The Nelons, The Martins, Gordon Mote & Kevin Williams. 6pm, Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, $19.50-72.50 • gaither.com, 1-800-745-3000

FEB 11-12 • SAT-SUN

Lovefest 10: Divine Design, with Chaos Theory, Dr. Micah Parker, Pam Stenzel, Karen Kropf & Barlowgirl. Sat 9am-8pm & Sun 8-10:45am, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 512 W Duarte Rd., Arcadia, $25 • lovefestoslc.com

FEB 17 • FRIDAY

God’s Not Dead Tour, with Newsboys, The City Harmonic, Abandon & Anthem Lights. 7pm, Calvary Chapel, Oceanside, 3715 Oceanic Way, Oceanside, $20-35 • itickets.com, (760) 754-1234

FEB 17-19 • FRI-SUN

MJAA Yeshua 2012 Southwest Conference, with Paul Wilbur, Ted Pearce, Larry Feldman, Jonathan Bernis & more. Hyatt Regency, Irvine • mjaa.org, 1-800-225-MJAA

FEB 18 • SATURDAY

Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship Int’l, inspiring testimonies, open to public. 2pm, Coco’s Restaurant, 12582 Valley View St., Garden Grove, no cover charge • (714) 943-7942

Big Gospel Musical, with Christ Connection, We Are Soldiers Gospel Singers & more. 5pm, Greater New Foundation Fellowship Church, 841 S Main St., Pomona • (951) 675-0655

One Spirit, One Voice, One Hope Miracle Event. 7pm, Turtle Rock Community Park Auditorium, 1 Sunnyhill Dr., Irvine • crosswordgroup.com

Apologetics Club meeting, movie & lecture series. 7:30pm, The Logos Building, 3000 W Mac Arthur Blvd., Costa Mesa, free • (714) 425-9474

FEB 18-25

Sandi Patty & Friends Cruise, with Natalie Grant, Mark Shultz, Wayne Watson & more. Eastern Caribbean • 1-800-288-4778, cruisewithsandipatty.com

FEB 21-23 • TUE-THU

Sleeping Giant Men’s Ministry Training Conference. 29801 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Ste. 100, Rancho Santa Margarita, $315 • evermanminsitries.com

FEB 22-APR 1

40 Days for Life. Prayer & fasting, peaceful vigils & community outreach • (949) 360-1380, (714) 963-4753, 40daysforlife.com/orangecounty

FEB 23 • THURSDAY

Newsboys, in concert with The City Harmonic, Abandon & Anthem Lights. 7pm, The Rock, 295 E Orangethorpe Ave., Anaheim • transparentproductions.com

FEB 23-26 • THU-SUN

‘The Woman in Black.’ Thu-Sat 8pm & Sun 3pm, Theater 21, Biola University, La Mirada, $10 • biola.edu, (562) 903-6000

FEB 24 • FRIDAY

Newsboys, in concert with The City Harmonic, Abandon & Anthem Lights. 7pm, The Packinghouse, 27165 San Bernardino Ave., Redlands • transparentproductions.com

FEB 24-25 • FRI-SAT

Biola Annual SCORR Conference. Biology University, La Mirada, $45-60 • (562) 944-0351 x4540

FEB 24-26 • FRI-SUN

“The Servant of Two Masters,” a farcical comedy. Fri-Sat 8pm & Sun 2pm, Lyceum Theater, Vanguard University, 55 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, $12-14 • vanguardtickets.com, (714) 668-6145

FEB 25 • SATURDAY

Foreclosure Prevention Workshop. 7am-4pm, Calvary Chapel Santa Ana, Santa Ana • ochopc.org, (714) 599-1014

Educator Job Fair. Stoneybrooke Christian Schools, San Juan Capistrano. Hosted by Network of International Christian Schools • nics.org

1st Annual Walk for the School Children of California, “Fun in the Son.” 9:30am-12pm, Victory Baptist Church, 227 N Magnolia Ave., Anaheim • careleasedtime.org

Daly Disciples “The Power of Hope,” Real Issues, Real Answers, One Day Women’s Event with Bobby & Tonilee. 9am-5pm, Point Loma Nazarene University, Brown Chapel, San Diego, $25-30 • realissues-realanswers.com

Ken Mansfield, speaking, Upper Room Coffee House, to be held at The Rock at Mount Olives, 24851 Chrisanta Dr., Mission Viejo • 1-888-679-8228, theupperroompresents.com

The Hoppers, in concert. 5pm, Immanuel Baptist Church, 28355 E Baseline, Highland, $16-30 • imcconcerts.com, 1-800-965-9324

FEB 26-27 • SUN-MON

“Answer Conference,” with Dr. Tommy Mitchell. Sun 10:30am, 6pm & 7:30pm; Mon 6pm & 7:30pm, Hosanna Christian Fellowship, 16705 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, free • (714) 269-8073

FEB 27-MAR 1 • MON-THU

Children's Pastor Conference, with Phil Vischer, Go Fish, Beth Guckenberger, Craig Jutila & more. Town & Country Resort & Conference Center, San Diego • incm.org, 1-800-324-4543

MAR 1-2 • THU-FRI

Worship Arts Tech Training Seminars on digital audio and video, lighting and visual media for church services. Vista Assembly of God, Vista. Sponsored by the AVDB Group • (858) 549-1094, avdb-group.com

MAR 1-4 • THU-SUN

“The Servant of Two Masters,” a farcical comedy. Thu-Sat 8pm & Sun 2pm, Lyceum Theater, Vanguard University, 55 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, $12-14 • vanguardtickets.com, (714) 668-6145

‘The Woman in Black.’ Thu-Sat 8pm & Sun 3pm, Theater 21, Biola University, La Mirada, $10 • biola.edu, (562) 903-6000

MAR 2 • FRIDAY

“What If,” movie night. 7pm, Son Light Christian Center, 172 N Glassell, free • (714) 997-8501

MAR 2-3 • FRU-SAT

Ensure Justice 2012, Standing Together to End the Exploitation. 1pm, Vanguard University, 55 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa • (714) 966-6361

MAR 2-4 • FRI-SUN

“Time for Two” Couple’s Weekend. Irvine Marriott. Hosted by American Family Living • (714) 637-7900

MAR 3 • SATURDAY

Apologetics Club meeting, movie & lecture series. 7:30pm, The Logos Building, 3000 W Mac Arthur Blvd., Costa Mesa, free • (714) 425-9474

MAR 8 • THURSDAY

Stonecroft Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. 11:30am, Holiday Inn, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park • (714) 761-4012

9th Annual Faith & Business Forum, with Bradley D. Kinstler. 11:30am-1:30pm, Hilton Costa Mesa, $55/person. Hosted by Concordia University • cui.edu/forum, (949) 214-3198

The Rock & Worship Road Show, with MercyMe, Tenth Avenue North, Hawk Nelson & more. 7:30pm, Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 E Ontario Center Pkwy, Ontario $10 • therockandworshiproadshow.com

MAR 8-10 • THU-SAT

‘The Woman in Black.’ 8pm, Theater 21, Biola University, La Mirada, $10 • biola.edu, (562) 903-6000

MAR 9 • FRIDAY

Gungor, in concert. 8pm, The Galaxy, 3503 S Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana • transparentproductions.com

MAR 10 • SATURDAY

65th Anniversary Speaker Series, with Dr. Martin Rindahl. 7pm, Brethren Christian High School, 21141 Strathmoor Lane, Huntington Beach, free • bchs.net

MAR 11 • SUNDAY

Fernando Ortega, in concert 6:30pm, Calvary Baptist Church, 8281 Garfield Ave., Huntington Beach, $10-20 • cbchb.org

MAR 15 • THURSDAY

Aglow Int’l Mission Viejo Lighthouse Luncheon. Casta Del Sol Golf Course Restaurant, 27601 Casta Del Sol Rd., Mission Viejo, $14 • (949) 387-5333

TheCRY Hollywood, 2-10pm Gibson Amphitheater, Universal City • thecryhollywood.com

MAR 16 • FRIDAY

Red & Thousand Foot Krutch, in concert. The Packinghouse, Redlands • transparentproductions.com

MAR 17 • SATURDAY

“it’s A Green Thing!” 6pm, Brethren Christian High School, 21141 Strathmoor Lane, Hunting beach, $5-10 • bchs.net, (714) 962-6617

Apologetics Club meeting, movie & lecture series. 7:30pm, The Logos Building, 3000 W Mac Arthur Blvd., Costa Mesa, free • (714) 425-9474

Bob Bennett, acoustic folk evening, Upper Room Coffee House, to be held at The Rock at Mount Olives, 24851 Chrisanta Dr., Mission Viejo • 1-888-679-8228, theupperroompresents.com

MAR 20 • TUESDAY

Needtobreathe, in concert with Ben Rector. Club Nokia, 800 W Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles • transparentproductions.com

MAR 23-24 • FRI-SAT

Israel, the Church, and the Middle East Crisis Conference. Biola University, La Mirada • chosenpeople.com

MAR 24 • SATURDAY

Booth Brothers, Sunny Southwest 2012 Tour. 5pm, College Ave. Baptist Church, 4747 College Ave., San Diego. $16-$30 • imcconcerts.com, 1-800-965-9324

APR 6 • FRIDAY

“The Passion of Christ,” movie night. 7pm, Son Light Christian Center, 172 N Glassell, free • (714) 997-8501

APR 7 • SATURDAY

Apologetics Club meeting, movie & lecture series. 7:30pm, The Logos Building, 3000 W Mac Arthur Blvd., Costa Mesa, free • (714) 425-9474

APR 12 • THURSDAY

Stonecroft Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. 11:30am, Holiday Inn, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park • (714) 761-4012

APR 12-14 • THU-SAT

Joyce Meyer Conference 2012, with Matt Redman and Christy Nockels. Viejas Arena at SDSU, San Diego • (619) 594-0234

APR 14 • SATURDAY

Third Day, in concert. Calvary Church, Santa Ana • transparentproductions.com, (714) 545-8900

APR 19 • THURSDAY

Aglow Int’l Mission Viejo Lighthouse Luncheon. Casta Del Sol Golf Course Restaurant, 27601 Casta Del Sol Rd., Mission Viejo, $14 • (949) 387-5333

Third Day, in concert. Calvary Community Church, Westlake Village • transparentproductions.com, (714) 545-8900

APR 20 • FRIDAY

Third Day, in concert. Crossroads Church, Corona • transparentproductions.com, (714) 545-8900

APR 21 • SATURDAY

Apologetics Club meeting, movie & lecture series. 7:30pm, The Logos Building, 3000 W Mac Arthur Blvd., Costa Mesa, free • (714) 425-9474

APR 27 • FRIDAY

Phillips, Craig & Dean, in concert. 730pm, Rancho Community Church, 31300 Rancho Community Way, Temecula, $25-28. Benefits Rancho Damacitas Children’s Homes for Abused & Neglected Youth • (951) 302-7597

APR 27-29 • FRI-SUN

Weekend to Remember, Family Life. Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Rd., Irvine, $159 • familylife.com

MAY 4 • FRIDAY

“Mars Needs Moms,” movie night. 7pm, Son Light Christian Center, 172 N Glassell, free • (714) 997-8501

MAY 10 • THURSDAY

Stonecroft Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. 11:30am, Holiday Inn, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park • (714) 761-4012

MAY 25-27 • FRI-SUN

Spirit West Coast, San Diego. Featured artists: TobyMac, MercyMe, Tenth Avenue North, Family Force 5. Also Matthew West, The Afters, Chris August, Love Song. Speaker: Nick Vujicic. Many more. Del Mar Fairgrounds • spiritwestcoast.org

JUN 1 • FRIDAY

“Courageous,” movie night. 7pm, Son Light Christian Center, 172 N Glassell, free • (714) 997-8501

JUN 16 • SATURDAY

65th Anniversary Speaker Series, with Mark Kroeker. 7pm, Brethren Christian High School, 21141 Strathmoor Lane, Huntington Beach, free • bchs.net

JUN 8 • FRIDAY

Women of Faith: One Day, with Christine Caine, Angie Smith & Andy Andrews. 10am-5pm, Convention Center, Terrance Theater, $59-79 • womenoffaith.com, 1-888-49-FAITH

JUN 9 • SATURDAY

Women of Faith: One Day, with Christine Caine, Angie Smith & Andy Andrews. 10am-5pm, Convention Center, Terrance Theater, $59-79 • womenoffaith.com, 1-888-49-FAITH

JUN 14 • THURSDAY

Stonecroft Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. 11:30am, Holiday Inn, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park • (714) 761-4012

 JUN 16 • SATURDAY

65th Anniversary Speaker Series, ‘Biblical Prophecy,’ with Mark Kroeker. 7pm, Brethren Christian High School, 21141 Strathmoor Lane, Huntington Beach, free • bchs.net

JUN 21-23 • THU-SAT

Spirit West Coast, Monterey • spiritwestcoast.org

SEP 14-15 • FRI-SAT

Women of Faith, Celebrate What Matters. Fri 7-10pm & Sat 9am-5pm, Honda Center, Anaheim, $89-109 • womenoffaith.com, 1-888-49-FAITH

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