Central Coast Events
Santa Barbara Events
Ventura County Events
Note: All phone numbers are in area code 805, unless otherwise noted.
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| 4-Sa | Glenn Martin Ministries will host Freedom Fest Jul 4th from 10am-6pm at Plaza Park in Ventura, with live Christian music, guest speakers, testimonies & free food. 984-2809 or www.glennmartinministries.org |
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| 10-F | The North County Christian Women’s Club will hold their next luncheon meeting Jul 10th at 11am at Paso Robles Country Club. Guest speaker: Brett Butterfield. Cost: $14. 238-1529 |
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| 11-Sa | Calvary Chapel Atascadero invites all kids from preschool thru 6th grade to "Son & Fun", a day of games, music, fun & a free lunch, Jul 11th from 9:30am-12 noon at Atascadero Lake Park. 466-3354 |
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| 11-Sa | The Family Care Network will host the Wild West BBQ Bash, Jul 11th from 11am-4pm at Preisker Park in Santa Maria, with live entertainment, a statewide BBQ competition and more - a benefit for foster children & families on the Central Coast. Event admission: free. Meal tickets available for purchase at Farm Supply locations. 781-3535 |
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| 11-Sa | The youth group from Casa de Oracion in San Luis Obispo will hold a car wash fundraiser Jul 11th from 9am-4pm at Sunset North Car Wash. 234-1930 |
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| 13-M | Camp Challenge is registering campers for 3 sessions at Lopez Canyon Bible Camp in Arroyo Grande: High School Bible Camp Jul 13th-18th, Junior High Bible Camp Jul 20th-25th and Junior Camp for 3rd-6th graders Jul 27th-Aug 1st. Call or click for more info... 489-7631 or www.lcbiblecamp.org |
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| 13-M | St. John’s Lutheran Church of Arroyo Grande invites all kids from preschool thru age 12 to their Vacation Bible School Jul 13th-17th from 9am-12 noon. Music, games, crafts, stories, food & more. Free! 489-1259 |
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| 14-Tu | Father’s House Church of Atascadero is offering a 4-week course on Sexual Intimacy, Jul 14th-Aug 4th from 7-8:30pm. Registration: $10/person, $20/couple - cost is for materials only. 466-1910 or sgaddis@eternalfoundations.com |
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| 19-Su | Community Bible Church of Ventura invites kids age 3 thru 5th grade to their "Crocodile Dock" Vacation Bible School, Jul 19th-23rd from 6-8:15pm. Music, Bible adventures, games & more. Cost: $10 before Jul 1, $15 after. 339-0019 or www.cbcventura.com |
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| 24-F | MercyMe will perform in concert Jul 24th at Valley Bible Fellowship in Bakersfield. Click for ticket info... |
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| 25-Sa | BarlowGirl will perform in concert Jul 25th at 7pm at Camarillo Community Church. Tix available thru iTickets.com: $15/balcony, $18/general admission floor, $25 VIP (includes early admission, meet & greet with BarlowGirl & more). 857-3275 or www.itickets.com |
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| 26-Su | Natalie Grant will perform in concert Jul 26th at 6:30 & 8:30pm on the Fort Fontier Stage at the Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles. Free with paid Fair admission. |
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| 27-M | Ventura First Assembly of God will host "Motion: A Creative Arts Camp" for 1st-8th graders, Jul 27th-31st from 9am-3pm each day. Classes include: vocal, choreography, stomp, media, drama, puppetry & set design. Cost: $100/student. (Limited to first 100 students.) 647-2004 or www.venturafirst.com |
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| 30-Th | Teen Reach Adventure Camps (TRAC) serves Ventura County teens in foster care, and is currently seeking donations for camper scholarships as well as donations of backpacks, flashlights, sunscreen, water bottles, art supplies, etc. To help, call... 340-3477 |
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| 30-Th | Rock Harbor Christian Fellowship of Morro Bay invites all kids to their "Rome" Vacation Bible School, Jul 30th-31st from 4-6pm, and Aug 1st from 10am-12 noon at Del Mar Park in Morro Bay. Games, music, crafts, drama, snacks & more. Free! 772-7365 |
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| 30-Th | Spirit West Coast Monterey will be held Jul 30th-Aug 1st, featuring tobyMac, Mercy Me, Kutless, Barlowgirl, Jeremy Camp, David Crowder Band, Hawk Nelson, Brandon Heath, Matthew West & more. |
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| 31-F | This Beautiful Republic and Falling Up will perform in concert Jul 31st at 7pm at Epic in Ventura. Tix: $10 general admission. 650-1213 |
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august |
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| 3-M | Lopez Canyon Bible Camp in Arroyo Grande is registering campers for Junior Camp (ages 7-12) and Junior High Camp (ages 12-14) Aug 3rd-8th. Call or click for more info... 489-7631 or www.lcbiblecamp.org |
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| 3-M | Camarillo Foursquare Church invites all kids age 3 thru 6th grade to their "SonRock Kids Camp" Vacation Bible School, Aug 3rd-7th from 6-8:30pm. 857-5514 |
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| 6-Th | If you love to cast vision, set strategy & build into others, join like-minded leaders at this year’s Willow Creek Leadership Summit, live via satellite Aug 6th-7th. Speakers include Bill Hybels, Henry Cloud, Patrick Lencioni, Compassion’s Wess Stafford & others. Our area’s satellite location is Calvary Community Church of Westlake Village. |
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| 10-M | Montecito Covenant Church invites all kids entering 1st-8th grades to their "Noahs" Vacation Bible School, Aug 10th-14th, with skits, crafts, Bible stories, memory verses, singing, snacks & more. (Time TBA) 969-0373 or www.mcchurch.org |
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| 14-F | Coastal Christian School of Arroyo Grande is now enrolling new Kindergarten-12th grade students for the 2009-10 school year. 489-1213 or www.coastalchristianschool.com |
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september |
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| 4-F | Joshua Fest - a 3-day Christian music festival in Northern California - will be held Sep 4th-6th at the Plumas County Fairgrounds in Quincy. Live concerts by Falling Up, Everyday Sunday, Seventh Day Slumber, MxPx, Emery, Family Force 5, Project 86 & more. |
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| 7-M | Youth With A Mission will hold their annual 'Golf With A Mission' fundraiser Sep 7th at Monarch Dunes Golf Club in Nipomo. To participate or sponsor a golfer, call or click... 773-9926 or www.ywampismobeach.org |
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| 19-Sa | Casting Crowns and Matt Redman will perform in concert Sep 19th at 7pm at Calvary Community Church of Westlake Village. Tix $25.50-$49.50 ($20/ticket 4-packs available) from Ticketforce.com. |
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The 1st annual D6 conference, designed to help parents spiritually connect with kids, will be held Sep 23rd-25th at the Embassy Suites Dallas-Frisco Convention Center (near Dallas, TX). Speakers include: Jim Daly, George Barna, Dave Ramsey, John Trent, Angela Thomas & more. For info & reg, click... |
october |
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| 23-F | Skillet, Decyfer Down & Hawk Nelson will perform in concert Oct 23rd at Club Nokia in Los Angeles Tix on sale Jul 10th. |
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Weekly Announcements |
Monday |
| Military parents can find encouragement through a support group that meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the SLO United Methodist Church. 234-5547 |
| Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Santa Maria has established "Healing Rooms" where teams of Christians pray for the sick. Open Monday 5-8:30pm. No appt. nec. 922-1015 ext. 105 www.healingroomssmv.com |
| The Live Ride Church of Simi Valley offers a Christian 12-step Recovery groups Mondays from 7-8:30pm. 587-3123 |
Tuesday |
| The Akido Faith Club blends prayer, fellowship and martial arts practice, and meets every Tuesday from 6:15-7:15pm at Full Circle Akido in Grover Beach. Free intro! 473-9745 or www.fullcircleaikido.org |
| Solid Rock Life Center of Grover Beach offers "Healing Rooms" Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm. 473-2709 |
| Crossroads Community Church of Camarillo offers a 12-step Christian Recovery Program Tuesdays at 7:30pm, for people who struggle with any type of addiction or compulsive behavior. 484-8586 ext 115 |
| North County Prayer Ministry offers a "Healing Room," Tuesdays from 6-8:30pm at 7735 El Camino Real in Atascadero. 440-7202 |
| San Luis Obispo Christian Women’s Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:30am at the Madonna Inn for brunch. 471-4206 |
| Santa Maria Foursquare Church hosts Celebrate Recovery every Tuesday at 7pm - a Christian recovery program. 922-8445 |
| Santa Maria Foursquare Church invites all high schoolers to "U-Turn" - an evening of games, food, fun and fellowship - Tuesdays at 6:30pm. 348-1650 |
| Channel Islands Vineyard of Oxnard offers a Christian 12-Step Recovery group Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm. 485-0050 |
Wednesday |
| New Life Community Church of Oxnard invites all 5th & 6th graders to J12 - a youth group meeting every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 pm. Worship, teaching, cool games & more. 701-4978 |
| North County Prayer Ministry offers a "Healing Room," Wednesdays from 6-8:30pm at 7735 El Camino Real in Atascadero. 440-7202 |
| Middle school & high school students are invited to The Current, Wednesdays from 6-8pm at the YMCA in Ventura. Bible study, music, fun & more. 671-9928 |
| Captive Hearts Ministry offers a Christian 12-step program and support group for women struggling with addictions, every Thursday from 12-2pm at 815 Grand Ave. in Grover Beach. 481-4500 |
| The First Baptist Church of San Luis Obispo invites all 5th and 6th graders to "Shift 56," Wednesdays from 6-8pm - a fun, interactive program that introduces kids to Jesus. 543-0945 |
| First Christian Church of Santa Maria invites all kids in 1st-6th grades to Wednesday Night Live - an evening of live music, games, Bible stories and fun Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm. 922-8479 |
| Junior highers are invited to a Bible study at New Life Community Church in Pismo Beach every Wednesday at 7pm. 489-3254 |
| Oak Park Christian Church of Grover Beach invites all 7th-12th graders to a youth Bible study every Wednesday at 6:30pm 481-7091 |
Santa Maria Foursquare Church invites all junior and senior high students to "U-Turn" - an evening of games, food, fun & fellowship - Wednesdays at 6:30pm. 348-1650 |
| Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Santa Maria has established "Healing Rooms" where teams of Christians pray for the sick. Open Wednesday 5-8:30pm. No appt. nec. 922-1015 ext. 105 www.healingroomssmv.com |
| Ventura Vineyard offers a home Bible study, Wednesdays at 7pm. Open to the public. 486-7797 |
Thursday |
| North County Prayer Ministry offers a "Healing Room," Thursdays from 9am-12:30pm at 7735 El Camino Real in Atascadero. 440-7202 |
MOPS (Mothers Of Pre-Schoolers) meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 9:30-11:30am at El Morro Church of the Nazarene in Los Osos. Food, fun, fellowship, crafts & speakers. Childcare provided. 528-0391
Avila Beach Christian Fellowship sponsors a Bible study workshop on Isaiah, Thursdays at 7pm at Maria Del Sol in Santa Maria. 481-9586 |
| Ambassadors For Christ invites all believers to participate in street witnessing Thursday nights at the San Luis Obispo Farmers Market. Meet from 6-6:45pm at the Mission amphitheater for prayer and worship, then out to the streets. 680-4074 |
| Captive Hearts Ministry offers a Christian 12-step program and support group for men and women struggling with addictions, every Thursday from 7-9pm at 815 Grand Ave. in Grover Beach. 481-4500 |
| CBMC (Connecting Business Men to Christ) is a network of men praying for friends and associates. The Paso Robles chapter meets Thursdays at 6:30am at the Caddy Grill (Hunter Ranch Golf Course.) 610-4998 |
| High schoolers are invited to a Bible study at New Life Community Church in Pismo Beach every Thursday at 7pm. 489-3254 |
| Bible Fellowship Church of Ventura offers a Christian 12-Step Recovery group Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm. 656-7766 |
| MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month from 9:15-11:30am at South Coast Fellowship of Ventura. 816-3395 or www.scf.org |
Friday |
| San Luis Obispo Church of the Nazarene hosts a Parents’ Night Out on the 2nd Friday of each month from 5-10pm. Kids enjoy games, snacks, activities, crafts & more while parents enjoy a date night. Free! 543-3192 |
| Calvary Chapel Arroyo Grande holds a class on Dealing With Your Addictions, every Friday at 7pm - separate groups for men and women. 481-2320 |
| The First Baptist Church of San Luis Obispo invites all elementary students to "Revolution," Fridays from 6-8pm - an active Bible-based program with games, music & more. 543-0945 |
The Church of God of Prophecy in Oceano offers the Christ-centered recovery ministry "TGIF" (Thank God I'm Free) Friday evenings from 6-9PM. 473-4911
Calvary Chapel of Atascadero offers a drug and alcohol recovery ministry which meets every Friday evening at 7pm. |
| New Life Community Church of Pismo Beach offers the "Celebrate Recovery" program every Friday at 7pm - a Bible-based program to help people recover from hurts, habits and hang-ups. 489-3254 ext 500 |
| Pacific Christian Center of Santa Maria offers the Christian 12-step program "Celebrate Recovery," Fridays from 6:30-9pm. 934-3491 |
| Reformers Unanimous - a faith-based "addiction abstinence" program - meets every Friday night at 7pm at First Baptist Church of Santa Maria. 937-8405 |
| Bible Fellowship Church of Ventura invites all college-age young people to "The Party Ven-U" every Friday night from 7pm-midnight. Music, movies, food, fun and more. 341-4295 |
| First Church of the Nazarene in Ventura hosts the HeBrews Coffeehouse every Friday at 7pm - a place for young adults (18-30) to enjoy acoustic music, Bible studies, games, food and coffee items. 488-9428 |
| The Live Ride Church of Simi Valley offers Christian 12-step Recovery groups Fridays from 7-8:30pm. 587-3123 |
Saturday |
| The Holy Fire youth group meets every Saturday at 6pm at 1660 Teal Club Rd. in Oxnard. (949) 201-7164 or darlene_456@hotmail.com |
| Morro Bay Church of Christ offers the GriefShare recovery support group for those who have lost loved ones, every Saturday from 3-5pm. 772-7248 |
Sunday |
| Oak Park Christian Church of Grover Beach invites all 7th - 12th graders to Youth Group every Sunday at 3pm. 481-7091 |
| First Baptist Church of San Luis Obispo invites all college-age young people to "Celebration" - a weekly time of worship thru music, Sundays at 7pm and 8:30pm. 756-8639 |
| Mission Without Borders, based in Camarillo, provides food, clothing and medicine to the needy in Eastern Europe and China. To find out how you can get involved, call 800-245-9191 |
| Twin Cities Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Paso Robles hosts a Burn worship service for young adults, Sundays at 6:30pm. 423-0513 |
Undated Announcements |
| The "Healing Rooms" of the Santa Maria Valley offer prayer to the community, with team members from over 20 different churches. Located at 3010 Skyway Drive, Unit C. Open Mon 5-8:30pm, and Tue-Thu from 9am-12:30pm. No appointment necessary. 925-5678 |
| Creative Mediation of San Luis Obispo offers a variety of conflict resolution resources, including workshops to help church staff and leaders resolve conflict among their members and each other. Additionally, many churches refer their members to Creative Mediation for help with everyday conflicts. 549-0442 or www.creativemediation.net |
| American Christian Writers offers a free writing evaluation to determine if you have the aptitude to be a published writer. To request yours, call or e-mail... 1-800-21-WRITE or ACWriters@aol.com |
Christian Charities Foundation enables you to donate your car, truck, boat or RV to the faith-based organization of your choice. Running or not. Free pick-up. Tax deductible. 1-888-322-GIVE
Kids Konnection provides Christian after-school care for children in Ventura, and can pick up kids from their schools. 671-9987 or www.thebestsummer.org |
| National Network of Youth Ministries has launched MentorYouth.com to connect young people with Christian adults. For info on local mentoring opportunities, call 877-500-MENTOR or www.mentoryouth.com |
| Roving Volunteers in Christs Service is a group of retired or semi-retired couples and singles travel in their RVs to help various Christian organizations across the country. For info on joining this group, call 1-800-727-8914 |
Jobs |
| Clean It Green is now hiring door-to-door salespeople for its carpet cleaning business. 704-5767 www.mycleanitgreen.com |
| Solid Rock Ranch of Nipomo is in need of Christian house parents to live in a new 2-story home on a 25-acre ranch. The ministry provides a quality Christian home for children age 5-18 who have been abused, abandoned, orphaned, neglected or whose parents are in prison. The ideal couple should have successfully raised children and want to serve the Lord in ministry. Must be physically able to perform ranch chores and be active with the children. Food, vehicle, utilities, medical insurance & retirement plan provided in addition to salary. 929-1412 |
| Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is looking for qualified Plumbing Service Technicians for the North & South County regions of the Central Coast. Call 468-4444 or e-mail lisa.pahler@benfranklinplumbing.com |
| Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is seeking a full-time Call Taker with Bookkeeping experience for the North County region of the Central Coast. Must be willing to rotate every 3-4 weeks on an on-call dispatching after hours schedule. E-mail only, please: lisa.pahler@benfranklinplumbing.com |
| Crossroads Learning Network of Arroyo Grande is seeking Linda Mood Bell trained instructors for part-time work at their learning center. |
We Do Windows, Inc. (San Luis Obispo County): Part-time and full-time positions open. please call 704-8435. |