the valley calendar

Featuring events, special speakers or concerts in the Coachella Valley that are open to the public. If you have a calendar item that would be of
interest to the Christian Community, please logon to www.desertchristiannews.org and click on “submit calendar” or call hotline (760) 772-2027 by
the 15th of the month for possible inclusion in next month’s issue.

October
5 8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Denny’s at Hwy. 111 & Monterey with University Baptist Church. All
are invited. First breakfast is free. For info call 346-3038.
9­ - 11 a.m. GriefShare Support Group meets on Tuesday mornings, Room 209 at Southwest
Community Church, 77-701 Fred Waring Drive, Indian Wells. This is a 13-week program. Please
call Barbara (760) 772-8462 before attending the group or for additional information.
6:30 p.m. Mom Like Me Support Group for those who have lost a child meets the 1st and 3rd
Tuesday at Our Savior Community Church, 1020 East Ramon in Palm Springs. For more info call
Megan Goering at (760) 416-2225.
6:30 p.m. Mom Like Me Support Group (Spanish Speaking) for those who have lost a child
meets in Indio on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. For info call Sylvia Garza (760) 333-5215. This group
is for miscarriages and infant loss.
October
17 United Pentecostal Church of DHS will host their annual Family Day. Everyone is invited to at-
tend. The church is located at 65-241 San Jacinto Way. There will be free family photos, a day at
the park, free food and games. For info call 760-329-0552.
22 7 p.m. Night of Worship at Southwest Community Church, 77-701 Fred Waring Drive, Indian
Wells. The community is invited to this evening of worship, special songs and original works. For
info call 760-200-2000.
Dessert Banquet to benefit the High Desert Pregnancy Clinic. Keynote speaker is Pro-Life
Director Lori DeVillez of Austin, TX. For tickets and more info call 760-369-8512.
23 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Divorce Recovery Workshop, a one-day seminar starts with Pastor Jim
Smoke a Southwest Community Church, 77-701 Fred Waring Drive in Indian Wells, Room 200. A
$23 fee includes all seminar materials. For info, call (760) 200-2000, ext. 2255.

6 9:30 a.m. Mom Like Me Support Group for those who have lost a child meets every Wednesday
in room 201 at Southwest Community Church, 77701 Fred Waring Drive. For more info please
1-7 p.m. King’s School 12th Annual Bowl-A-Rama Fundraiser at Palm Springs Lanes. The
event helps support the mission of King’s School. For more info call 760-324-5464 or visit www.
call Diana Jacobson at (760) 469-3347.
kingsschool.com.

7 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Passionate Pastors will meet at Destiny Church in Indio. This month’s spe-
cial guest will be Dr. Jim Reeve. Pastors and Leaders are invited. For more info call Alma at the 24 11:45 a.m. Mission Faire at University Baptist Church, 72-700 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert will
be selling craft items from around the world and the profits will go back to the mission fields. All
church, 760-863-0700.
are invited. For info call (760) 346-3038. Continues October 31st.
1:30 p.m. Soaking Room, Join us as we soak in God’s presence at the Bermuda Dunes Country
Club on Thursday afternoons. Call Deanne at (760) 832-0243 for more information.
6:30-8:00 p.m., Financial Peace University launches first of 13-week series. Southwest Com-
29 5-10 p.m. “Dry Bones” Free Concert at Calvary Christian Center parking lot 68550 Dinah Shore
in Cathedral City. Christian rapper Corey Red from New York will be the special guest along with
local bands. There will be Live Music, Dance Performances, Giveaways like a $600 Hummer Bike
munity Church, 77-701 Fred Waring Drive, room 209. Cost $99 per family. For info call (760) and more. For info call Dani at 760 534-4565.
200-2000.

8 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. GriefShare Support Group meets on Friday evenings, Room 201 at Southwest
Community Church, 77-701 Fred Waring Drive, Indian Wells. This is a 13-week program. Please
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call Daleene (760) 772-7053 before attending the group or for additional information.
Free Neighborhood Carnival at Christian Center in DHS, 66511 8th Street (corner of 8th and
Palm Drive.) For info call 760-329-5076.
See list of Halloween Alternative events on Page XXXX and check with your local church for their
scheduled activities.

8-10 “Extreme Makeover God’s Edition” is the title of this year’s JPL Bible Church Women’s Retreat
to be held at Camp Maranatha in Idyllwild. Everyone is invited to the weekend getaway. The cost

November
is $135. For info contact Marty at martysorensen@dc.rr.com.

9 8 a.m. Palm Desert Christian Motorcycle Association Fellowship Ride meets at Burger Time,
78365 Varner Rd. off Washington & I-10. For info call Soren 831-2989 or visit http://cmausa.
org/.
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mexico Loft Houses Pre-build. Southwest Community Church (South Park-
ing lot facing the Tennis Garden.) Everyone is invited to show up with a hammer and help build
houses which will be transported to Mexico for assembly. No experience needed. For info call
2 8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Denny’s at Hwy. 111 & Monterey with University Baptist Church. All
are invited. First breakfast is free. For info call 346-3038.
760-200-2000. 9 - 11 a.m. GriefShare Support Group meets on Tuesday mornings, Room 209 at Southwest
Community Church, 77-701 Fred Waring Drive, Indian Wells. This is a 13-week program. Please

12 6:30 p.m. Desert Hymn Sing at Community Presbyterian Church (Miller Hall), 47321 Highway
74, Palm Desert. Refreshments will follow. For info call Connie at (760) 770-0693 or Mary at
call Barbara (760) 772-8462 before attending the group or for additional information.

(760) 770-1923. (Please don’t call the church.)
6:30 p.m. Mom Like Me Support Group for those who have lost a child meets in Indio the 2nd
and 4th Tuesday. For info call Michele Paul at (760) 775-0296.
7 p.m. Adventist Community Center in DHS, 3rd St. & Palm will begin English as Second Lan-
guage Classes. Space is limited so register early. For info call 760-329-6862. There is no cost.
Spanish classes will begin soon. Call for info.
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6:30 - 8:30 p.m. GriefShare Support Group meets on Friday evenings, Room 201 at Southwest
Community Church, 77-701 Fred Waring Drive, Indian Wells. This is a 13-week program. Please
call Daleene (760) 772-7053 before attending the group or for additional information.
9 6:30 p.m. Desert Hymn Sing at Community Presbyterian Church (Miller Hall), 47321 Highway
74, Palm Desert. Refreshments will follow. For info call Connie at (760) 770-0693 or Mary at
(760) 770-1923. (Please don’t call the church.)

14 9 - 11:30 a.m. Southwest Women’s Ministry Launches “Joy for the Journey Bible Studies.”
Classes include “A Woman’s Walk of Grace,” “Lord Change My Attitude Before It’s Too Late” and 13 8 a.m. Palm Desert Christian Motorcycle Association Fellowship Ride meets at Burger Time,
78365 Varner Rd. off Washington & I-10. For info call Soren 831-2989 or visit http://cmausa.
more. For more info visit www.sccwomen.com or call 760-200-2000. org/.

16 6 p.m. Women’s Agape International meets at the Rock Garden Cafe, 777 S. Palm Canyon
Drive in Palm Springs. The speaker this month is E. Paul Kopp. A buffet will be served. For reser- 20 6 p.m. Women’s Agape International meets at the Rock Garden Cafe, 777 S. Palm Canyon
Drive in Palm Springs. The speaker this month is Glory Larimore. A buffet will be served. For
vations call 760-322-1312 or 760-288-3739. Men are welcome. reservations call 760-322-1312 or 760-288-3739. Men are welcome.

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