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Friday 5/9/2008

Mother’s Day Buffet
May 11 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm Rhododendron Dining Room Ridgecrest Conference Center Ridgecrest, NC Reservations required and close at 12:00 noon on May 9 828-669-8022

“Hiding Place…A Day to DeFrazzle”
Women’s retreat featuring author Cindi Wood Registration ends on May 9 Event held June 7 9:00 am First Baptist Church Kings Mountain, NC 704-739-5429

The Bethany Open Golf Tournament
Benefitting Bethany Christian Services With special music by GalFriday May 9 12:00 noon shotgun start Tega Cay Golf Club Tega Cay, SC 704-264-9387 www.bethany.org/ncgolf

McDowell County Relay for Life
May 9 6:00 pm Tom Johnson’s Camping Center Marion, NC 828-442-8808

Walk for Life
Benefitting the Open Arms Crisis Pregnancy Center Music provided by the Smokey Joe Show Event includes BBQ dinner and children's activities May 9 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm Camp Ton-a-Wandah Flat Rock, NC 828-692-7935

Bowling with Burleson
Sponsored by the Presbytery of WNC Benefitting the construction of a schoolroom in Nkhoma, Malawi With special guest, Tommy Burleson, former NC State basketball stand-out and member of the Seattle SuperSonics May 9 6:00 pm AMF Lanes Gastonia, NC 704-689-2499

Saturday 5/10/2008

Fundraiser Car Show
Benefitting Kentucky missions May 10 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Calvary Baptist Church Cliffside, NC 828-657-5001

Fundraiser Bake Sale
Benefitting Wyoming Mission ‘08 May 10 7:00 am-3:00 pm Long Shoals Baptist Church Arden, NC

‘50’s Night
Poodle skirts, penny loafers and jeans Activities include car show, ‘50’s music, raffle, and more May 10 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm East Asheville United Methodist Church Proceeds benefit the Appalachia Mission Project 828-298-3211

Family Day
Featuring rides, games, bake sale, and more May 10 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Redemption Faith Center Spindale, NC 828-286-3030

United Night of Worship
May 10 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Montford Park Amphitheater Asheville, NC 828-251-5455

Mother-Daughter Banquet
With featured speaker, Carol Davis, of 106.9 The Light May 10 6:00 pm Buffalo Baptist Church Shelby, NC 704-482-3121

“It Takes a Community to Raise a Child”
Spring Festival Featuring the music of Standing Still May 10 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Leicester Elementary School Leicester, NC www.leicesterpto.org

Missions Golf Tournament
Hosted by First Church of Gastonia May 10 1:30 pm shotgun start Kings Mountain Country Club Kings Mountain, NC 704-864-3662

“Jamaican Me Crazy!”
Crazy for Christ Motorcycle Run Sponsored by Carolina Faith Riders May 10 Registration begins at 9:00 am Ride begins at 10:00 am West Point Baptist Church Rutherfordton, NC 828-287-0165

Sunday 5/11/2008

Host Families Needed
AYUSA is seeking families to house international students, age 15 – 18, for the 2008-2009 school year. Each student has medical insurance. For more information, please call 828-298-8873

Evangelist Tim Lee
Former Viet Nam conflict Marine Corps Sergeant and Purple Heart recipient May 11 11:00 am & 6:00 pm Winkler’s Grove Baptist Church Hickory, NC 828-324-7267

Messianic Evangelist, Frederick Shmidt
May 11 11:00 am & 6:00 pm Victory Baptist Church Hickory, NC 828-324-4233

Monday 5/12/2008

Martial Arts Class
Hosted by The Kick Factory and in conjunction with Karate for Christ and Black Belts for Christ Each Monday evening throughout the summer months Beginning May 5 6:00 pm Laurel Springs Baptist Church Laurel Springs, NC Free of charge 828-406-5416

Tuesday 5/13/2008

Paint the Town Yellow
Fundraiser and awareness event in support of cancer survivors May 13 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm AnMed Health Campus North Anderson, SC www.livestrong.org

On Eagles Wings Ministries
With featured speaker, Nancy Winston, of Shared Hope International May 13 6:30 pm The Encouraging Cup Coffeehouse Fletcher, NC www.enccup.org

Friday 5/16/2008

Fundraiser Banquet
Benefitting The Center for Women A non-profit pregnancy care center May 16 6:30 pm Brevard Community Church Brevard, NC 828-885-7885

“ENERGIZE”
Event for children ages kindergarten though 5th grade May 16 6:00 pm Trinity of Fairview Fletcher, NC 828-230-1461

Host Families Needed
AYUSA is seeking families to house international students, age 15 – 18, for the 2008-2009 school year. Each student has medical insurance. For more information, please call 828-298-8873

Walk for Life
Benefitting LifeLine Pregnancy Help Center With special music by Southern Soul Gospel May 16 5:30 pm Fisher River Park Dobson, NC 336-783-0011

Adoptive and Foster Parents Informational Meeting and Potluck Dinner
Sponsored by Hands of Hope May 16 6:00 pm First Baptist Church Hendersonville, NC 828-693-3493

Women of the Word: Seasons of New Beginnings
Ladies conference, hosted by Christian Believers United May 16 – 18 Lifeway Ridgecrest Conference Center Ridgecrest, NC 828-669-8411

Saturday 5/17/2008

2nd Annual Family Fun Day
Hosted by Faith Community Church Featuring a Bounce House, obstacle challenge, games, food and more May 17 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Lake Tomahawk Park Black Mountain, NC www.myfaithcommunitychurch.com 828-669-9296

BBQ Fundraiser
May 17th 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm First Baptist Church Crossnore, NC This outreach event is by donations only and is sponsored by Crossnore Urgent Ministry 828-733-5243

Priceless Parables
Children’s Theatre Production May 17 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm May 18 3:00 pm LampLight Theatre Fall Branch, TN Reservations recommended 423-348-7610

Montreat College Business Partners Golf Tournament
Benefitting the scholarship fund June 17 The Cliffs at Walnut Cove Arden, NC 828-669-8011

Black Mountain Garden Show and Sale
May 17 5:00 am – 5:00 pm Downtown on Sutton Ave. Black Mountain, NC 828-669-6787

“Set Yourself Free”
Women’s conference May 17 5:30 pm The Body Rock Hill, SC Tickets available at Grounds of Faith 803-242-2373

BBQ Dinner
May 17 11:30 am – 6:00 pm Pleasant View Baptist Church Morganton, NC 828-437-3469

20th Anniversary Open House
May 17 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove Asheville, NC Day’s events will include guided tours of the Chapel, Visitor’s Center, and Training Center www.billygraham.org/thecove 828-298-2092

Country Style Steak Dinner
Benefitting the Building Fund May 17 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Bethesda United Methodist Church Asheville, NC

Sunday 5/18/2008

Festival of Hope
Activities include car show, pony rides, food and more May 18 Worship service begins at 11:00 am Family activities begin at 12:30 pm Tremont Church of God Greenville, SC 864-295-9984

David Ring
From Cerebral Palsy victim to Cerebral Palsy victor May 18 7:00 pm Landmark Baptist Church Shelby, NC 704-487-5716

Monday 5/19/2008

Arby’s Charity Golf Tournament
With special guests Charlotte Bobcat Raymond Felton and former heavyweight contender Calvin Brock May 19 8:30 am – 4:00 pm TPC Piper Glen Charlotte, NC 704-377-3963

Caregiver Retreat
Sponsored by Burke County Family Caregiver Support Alliance Participants will be treated to manicures, chair massage, lunch and more May 19 9:00 am – 12:30 pm First Baptist Church Morganton, NC 828-485-4256

Thursday 5/22/2008

Carolina Faith Riders’ Bike Night
May 22 6:30 pm Rodney’s Auto Service Weaverville, NC 828-654-8163

Young Adult Bible Study
May 22 7:00 pm Greene Ridge Freewill Baptist Church Afton, TN 423-552-0686

Friday 5/23/2008

Ignite ‘08
Youth rally May 23 6:30 pm University City Seventh Day Adventist Church Charlotte, NC Free event; light snacks included 704-975-2310

Saturday 5/24/2008

Extreme Spiritual Makeover
Women’s conference featuring 106.9 the Light’s Morning Co-Host Carol Davis and former CBS “Survivor – China” Castaway Leslie Nease May 24 Registration and light breakfast begin at 7:30 am Cliffside Baptist Church Cliffside, NC 828-657-6044

Sunday 5/25/2008

Community Connection
With special guest, former Carolina Panthers’ Mike Minter Music provided by Chasing Daylight Events include inflatables, concessions, and fireworks May 25 5:00 pm Hill’s Chapel United Methodist Church Stanley, NC Free event Bring lawn chairs and blankets 704-827-9511

Wednesday 5/28/2008

Cleveland County Family YMCA Community Prayer Breakfast
Featured speaker will be Dan Cathy, of Chick-fil-A, Inc. April 8 6:30 am Dover Foundation YMCA Shelby, NC 704-484-9622

Friday 5/30/2008

Frazzled Female Blowout
Featuring Cindi Wood, author of “The Frazzled Female” along with Carol Davis of 106.9 The Light May 30 7:00 pm Tri-City Baptist Church Conover, NC Ticketed event 828-465-6644

Kim Clement Prophesy Conference
May 30 & 31 7:00 pm WordCo Events Center Wilkesboro, NC Love offering event 336-838-2033

Mooresville/Lake Norman Relay for Life Celebration
Opening ceremony will feature the music of Bethany Crooks Gates open at 3:00 pm on May 30 and event runs continuously through May 31 at 6:00 am Cancer survivors are invited to walk the first lap at 7:00 pm Mooresville High School Stadium Mooresville, NC www.mooresvillerelay.org

Saturday 5/31/2008

In His Name Puppet Ministry
May 31 2:00 pm Broyhill Children’s Home Waynesville, NC

Teaching, Evangelism, and Discipleship Training
Hosted by Transylvania Baptist Association May 31 9:00 am Little River Baptist Church Penrose, NC 828-877-3203

Community Spring Fling
May 31 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Reeves Chapel Methodist Church Asheville, NC 828-665-8149

Third Annual Thaw Out
Events include cook-out, live music, and more May 31 2:00 pm California Creek Baptist Church Mars Hill, NC 828-689-9091

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