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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN ENTERTAINMENT isn't  a place to find activities/events that are labeled "Christian,"  but rather a guide ot a variety of entertainment options.   Our mission is to give you a reliable source for entertainment in the Southern California region  so you know what to expect before getting there.  We look for things that have interested our own family and would like to share with you. Then you can decide if  an event is appropriate for your  family.  Use the link below to tell us about an event or an activity your family likes to enjoy and we might feature in a future issue.
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Calendar of Events

New Book - Millionaire & Satan
New Book for Easter Season offers dramatic account of the
man crucified alongside Jesus on Good Friday
New Men's Christian e-zine, Welcome Live Bold 'Scandalous' Largest Catholic Publisher Offers Age-Appropriate Resources
10 Things Families Can Do Spending Little or No Money King James Bible with Giveaway of Rare Edition Acclaimed Rock Band Third Day Joins Forces with GCU,
Offering Fans a Pool of $1 Million in Scholarships
Downloadable Expositional Bible Study's: Philippians
Family Fun
PadresCongratulations to the San Diego Padre's for coming within 1 game of winning the Western Division of the National Leauge, Can they Close the Deal in 2011 Vernon Wells, joins an Angeles line up that needed pitching can they take advantage of unrest Angels logoand change in Texas to return atop the AL West? Dodgers logoThe Dodgers Rebuild - Will San Fransico own the ravine?


See the sports page for more information and our Minor League Baseball section.
L.A. Clippers16 games back the Clippers continue to fight through injuries.
KingsLos Angeles Kings - Tied with the Ducks for the last spot in the playoffs teh Kings are on a small losing streak DucksMighty Ducks of Anaheim - Giving up 3 in a row, the Ducks have fallen into a tie with the L.A. Kings for the last Western Division Spot with Calgary and Minnesota snapping at their heels L.A. LackersThe Lakers haven't looked impressive dumping 3 in a row, but with a 9 game cushion in the West they know the real season doesn't start for more than a month.


Family, Faith Friendly Entertainment




Rocking For Jesus Christ

ApologetiX, yes its a take off of the term appolgetics (to defend the faith) is coming to Southern California. When the bands first album  Radical History Tour was released in 1994, the band had no idea how popular they would become, whether they would produce another album, all they knew is they loved rock, they loved Jesus and wanted to reach people who wouldn't listen to "Christian rock"
After 16 years ApologetiX is one of the most well-known independent bands in Christian music, with thousands of fans all over the globe and seemingly as many albums. They have toured and have fans as far away as Australia and New Zealand . Although living on a shoestring with a bus that is legendary for breaking down, and a lineup of musicians that has changed over the  years, the band's mission remains the same: Spread the word of God through parodies of today's most popular top 40 hits.  They take secular songs and rewrite the lyrics to glorify God. If you haven't seen them consider this show a must see. For more information or to buy tickets in advance visit the  the bands website: http://www.apologetix.com/
Show starts at 7:00pm (please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes prior).

Sat, April 9 at 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church of Huntington Beach 2721 Delaware Ave.Huntington Beach, CA 92646


Rocking Christian Band



Local Zoo's of Southern California
                   
If you live in Southern California you know about the world renowned Los Angels and San Diego Zoo's, you might not know about Southern California's hidden gems such as the Santa Barbara, Santa Ana or Irvine zoos. Our own Deborah Grant is going to be bringing you a series on these inexpensive amazingly enjoyable day trips that kids of all ages will enjoy.
Auto Club Speedway NASCAR
March 25-27, 2011
Auto Club 400
March 27th

NASCAR more than any other major sport understands the pain fans are experiencing in this tough economy and they and the tracks they run are doing something about it. Auto Club Speedway offers free parking, allows fans to bring in their own food and other cost-savings opportunities for fans to experience a full weekend of entertainment and fun for the entire family. America's premier racing experience has never been more affordable.

MULTI-PLATINUM ROCK SENSATION GOOD CHARLOTTE

TO PERFORM LIVE AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY ON SUNDAY, MARCH 27

GoodCharlottefor more on NASCAR and the Auto Club 400

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NASCAR NNS 300
March 26th


Auto Club Speedway Pit Stop
Move over Danica Partirck, Trevor Bayne is coming to Auto Club Speedway in Fontana.












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Saddleback Church Hosts Civil Forum on             Peace in a Globalized Economy         with Tony Blair

March 6th

LAKE FOREST,Calif., March 1, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Dr. Rick Warren and Saddleback Church will host Tony Blair on Sunday, March 6 at the Civil Forum on Peace in A Globalized Economy.

 

At the Forum, Warren will engage Blair, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from May 1997 to June 2007, in candid conversation regarding his work in the Middle East peace process, and his role as the founder of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation.

 

"We are honored to have Tony Blair join us for this Civil Forum," said Rick Warren, founding pastor of the Orange County, Calif., mega church and author of the best-selling book, "The Purpose Driven Life." "His work as Prime Minister has truly contributed to subjugating the five global giants, which we work to fight in the Saddleback PEACE Plan. I am looking forward to engaging in discussion regarding how government, business and the Church can continue to help efforts toward peace."

Warren and Blair will talk about efforts to alleviate the five global giants Warren has identified in his PEACE Plan, including pandemic diseases, extreme poverty, illiteracy, self-centered leaders and spiritual emptiness. Warren's PEACE Plan seeks to mobilize millions of Christians around the world to Promote reconciliation, Equip servant leaders, Assist the poor, Care for the sick and Educate the next generation.

 "As my wife Kay and I have been implementing the PEACE Plan in 68 developing countries, we have seen first-hand many of the hundreds of thousands of lives that have been changed through Prime Minister Blair's efforts," Warren said. "I hope that this Forum will enlighten American people in Mr. Blair's work on partnering and bringing about this process of change."

The event will be held in the main auditorium of Saddleback Church on March 6 at 6:00 p.m. PDT. All free tickets were distributed to Saddleback Church attendees. No additional general admission tickets are available. Saddleback Church will have overflow venues available on the Saddleback Campus for anyone wishing to view the event by a video feed and will also stream live online at www.SaddlebackCivilForum.com.

 The Saddleback Civil Forums were established to promote civil discourse and the common good of all. The Saddleback Civil Forum on Peace in a Globalized Economy will be the eighth such event hosted by Saddleback Church. Past Civil Forums have touched on a variety of issues from leadership to service to orphan care to reconciliation and featured such leaders as President George W. Bush and President Kagame of Rwanda. The most notable event was the Saddleback Civil Forum on The Presidency featuring presumptive presidential nominees Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain discussing issues of leadership, held in August 2008. Additional information about Civil Forums can be found at www.SaddlebackCivilForum.com.

 At the upcoming Civil Forum, Blair is expected to discuss the situation in the Middle East, and its impact not only on the region but in the wider world. He will also discuss the challenges that globalization brings to the modern world, and the reasons why he has set up his Faith Foundation as a way of building peaceful co-existence and understanding of why religion matters in the world.

 The Tony Blair Faith Foundation was launched in May 2008. In an increasingly globalized world, religion is at the very core of life for billions of people and it cannot be ignored. The Tony Blair Faith Foundation aims to promote respect and understanding between the major religions. It empowers, supports and trains young people to take multi-faith action against extreme poverty in over 100 countries, providing them with a positive alternative to those who try to use faith as a means to divide. It provides emerging and current leaders with the education and analysis to understand the role of religion in the modern world, and it breaks down barriers between young people of all faiths and none by using new technology to connect them. To find out more go to www.tonyblairfaithfoundation.org.


Del Mar National Horse Show

April 21 through May 3


For more than 60 years, equestrian sports aficionados mark their April and May calendars for the Del Mar National Horse Show, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in the beautiful oceanside town of Del Mar, California.

The Del Mar National began in 1946 as part of the annual San Diego County Fair, which happens each June at the Fairgrounds. By the late 1970s, the Del Mar National had grown so large, it outgrew the confines of the county fair and became a separate event. Western and Hunter/Jumper competition comprised the then two-week show until the early 1990s, when Dressage competition was added as a third week in the show.

Each year, the show attracts more than 1,500 horses of every breed and training, eager to show off what they can do and earn ribbons, trophies, titles and prize money. Please join us!

For more information on Western Week, Dressage Week and Jumper Week.


Evening Events

Night of the Horse
The theme changes from year to year, but action, excitement, and world-class horsemanship are always part of the Night of the Horse.

Evening of Musical Freestyles
Beauty, grace, and power are the hallmarks of this elegant evening of equestrian ballet as horse and rider become one.

Grand Prix of Del Mar
Not for the faint of heart, show jumping has daring speed, agility, intense rivalry, thrills and spills as horse-and-rider teams negotiate tough courses. 


western

A mainstay of western competition, barrel racing pits the horse’s athletic ability and the rider’s horsemanship skills against the clock. They must negotiate their way swiftly and safely around three barrels set in a cloverleaf pattern.

Western Week   


Dressage
  








Dressage is often equated with ballet as it is a kind of equine dancing. Horses exhibit suppleness, athleticism, and artistry as they are guided seemingly invisibly by a rider in formal attire. They perform extremely difficult maneuvers in a precise pattern of compulsory moves, sometimes set to music, in an effort to achieve the impossible perfect score of 100%. The highest score ever achieved is 92.3%.
Dressage Week

Jumper


 


Show jumping or stadium jumping is characterized by a course of brightly colored jumps in the arena. An exciting test of speed, power, agility, and control, horse/rider teams must negotiate technical courses with fences exceeding 5’ in height and spread.
Jumper Week



Local Racing
SCCA Solo II Nationals come to Qualcom Stadium April 1-3

Pro Solo returns to The Great Park in Irvine April XX - XX

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Fred Hall Fishing Show

Long Beach


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Getbent fishing
Your Fishing Spot on the Web
Have you taken your children fishing? This is a great way to share quality and quantity time with your children friends and family. Our Lord Jesus Christ had a special place in his heart for fishermen. Several times in scripture we see him enjoying fish dinners and even once cooking fish himself for the disciples. In Southern California we are blessed with an abundance of fresh and saltwater fishing opportunities
March 9 - 13, 2011


San Diego Fair

The San Diego Fair is held at the Spectacular Del Mar Fair Grounds. Historic, a favorite of Celebraties, Del Mar has the charm of Californias rich past, ocean views and breezes that make this fair a particular joy to attend. From animals to carnival rides, crafts to fair special dinning, San Diego is a family favorite. Entertainment hasn't been announced yet but traditionally the fair attacks truely special acts.
More on this years fair.


Orange County Fair

Jul 15, 2011 - Aug 14, 2011


                                                           Fair passes are now on sale, concerts and sports events have also gone on sale
OC Fair
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Local Zoo's of Southern California
                   
If you live in Southern California you know about the world renowned Los Angels and San Diego Zoo's, you might not know about Southern California's hidden gems such as the Santa Barbara, Santa Ana or Irvine zoos. Our own Deborah Grant is going to be bringing you a series on these inexpensive amazingly enjoyable day trips that kids of all ages will enjoy.







Fred Hall Fishing Show

  San Diego


FHSD

San Diego, CA
Del Mar Fairgrounds

March 24 - 27, 2011






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Local Zoo's of Southern California                    
If you live in Southern California you know about the world renowned Los Angels and San Diego Zoo's, you might not know about Southern California's hidden gems such as the Santa Barbara, Santa Ana or Irvine zoos. Our own Deborah Grant is going to be bringing you a series on these inexpensive amazingly enjoyable day trips that kids of all ages will enjoy.



Whale Festival

Auto Club Speedway NASCAR


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March 5-6 & 12-13, 2011.
Festival of Whales

Ahoy! Thar She Blows!

Magnificent and grand, one of God's largest creatures will be traveling along the West Coast and heading to Baja during its annual migration: the majestic California Gray Whale. The whalesbegan their migration in late November, but from March 5 - 6 and 12 -13 hundreds of these 35-ton leviathans will splash through the seaside community of Dana Point, California - the West Coast's premier location to meet and greet these incredible creatures during the 40th Annual Dana Point Festival of Whales.

The Dana Point Festival of Whales is one of Southern California's largest seafaring celebrations and reaches out to whale admirers around the world. Dana Point is teeming with festivities every winter during this special time of year, offering something for everyone. The Festival draws over 100,000 visitors each year.

Festival highlights include an opening day parade, Whale of a Block Party, art exhibits, classic car exhibits, paddling events, sand sculpting, concerts on land and water, environmental activities, educational opportunities, interpretive crafts, kids activities, and of course, whale watching excursions on a variety of vessels or whale watching from breathtaking Dana Point Headlands Conservation Park. For those wishing to spend more than a day admiring these mighty leviathans and taking in the sights of beautiful Dana Point, a variety of accommodations are available throughout the city, many offering whale watching packages and unforgettable ocean and harbor view guest rooms. The 2011 Festival invites visitors to migrate to each and every exciting event via complimentary shuttle service provided throughout the Festival venues!

For background information on the Festival and Dana Point, as well as a detailed Calendar of Events visit us online at festivalofwhales.com.

FREE Shuttle Service is available every day of the Festival from 10 am to 4 pm. Please visit our online map for shuttle stops, routes, parking lot and event locations. Park and ride free all day long and migrate with the whales! festivalofwhales.com


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Pet Rescues
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There are few better feelings than to rescue an animal from destruction. First hand many of our staff can testify of the great relationships we have had and do have with rescued animals. There are dozens of local organizations that need, your time, resources, and love to help ophaned, abandon and abused animals. Whether it be a breed specific organization like Costal German Shepherd rescue, or a local animal shelter, you can bring love to both an animal and person in need.

At SCCE we count among our staff, two rescued dogs, one rescued bird, two rescued rabbits, two rescued cats, three resuced horses. The recent increase in foreclosures have led many people to turn in otherwise happy, healthy dogs, cats, birds, horses and reptiles. Often through rescues you can get anmials the in the store would cost four and five times as much as the rescue will ask.

If you don't know what breed of dog or cat you want, volunteering to work with a rescue and interact with many animals will help you find if you and the selected breed are a good fit. In the meantime you will be helping an animal in need.                
 
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March 25-27, 2011
Auto Club 400
March 27th

NASCAR more than any other major sport understands the pain fans are experiencing in this tough economy and they and the tracks they run are doing something about it. Auto Club Speedway offers free parking, allows fans to bring in their own food and other cost-savings opportunities for fans to experience a full weekend of entertainment and fun for the entire family. America's premier racing experience has never been more affordable.

MULTI-PLATINUM ROCK SENSATION GOOD CHARLOTTE

TO PERFORM LIVE AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY ON SUNDAY, MARCH 27

~ Ticket package offers fans a reserved seat to the Auto Club 400, the

Good Charlotte pre-race performance and their live concert at the House of Blues for as low as $55 ~

EXPERIENCE TWICE THE THRILLS WITH

THE KURT BUSCH DOUBLE DEUCE TICKET PACKAGE

~It’s a win-win for race fans when Kurt Busch driver of the No.22 won

the Budweiser Shootout and the Gatorade Duel Race 1~
Auto Club

To help celebrate the pair of wins for the Automobile Club of Southern California sponsored driver, Auto Club Speedway is offering race fans the chance to purchase the Kurt Busch Double Deuce ticket package for just $99 (a $200 value), which

Pair of tickets to the Auto Club 400 (rows 11-14) on Sunday, March 27
Pair of Pre-Race Pit Passes
Scanner Rental with pair of headphones.
 includes:

In addition to the Kurt Busch Double Deuce ticket package, Auto Club Speedway offers free parking and allows fans to bring in their own food, making race weekend an incredible value full of fun and entertainment.
The Kurt Busch Double Deuce ticket package is available now through February 28, 2011, while supplies last.  For more information or to purchase tickets call 800-944-RACE (7223), log on to
www.autoclubspeedway.com or visit the Auto Club Speedway Ticket Office.

NASCAR NNS 300
March 26th


Auto Club Speedway Pit Stop
February 26

Epic Southern California Snowboarding & Skiing

Bear Mountain to Wrightwood  Local mountain conditions the best in more than two decades. Chains required to reach all resorts as of this time.

Arrowhead reports 18 inches in 17 hours. Bear Mountain close to San Diego is  reporting 24 inches in 24 hours, upper elevations have 48 inches of fresh snow. All runs are open. Wrightwood, is reporting 24 to 48 inch base with powder conditions.

All ski resorts are reporting large crowds, however frequent comments on blogs are that the lines are long, and particularly the snowboarders have been rude. Sounds to our staff like a witnessing opportunity. None of the writers here at SCCE-NEWS.com ski or snowboard so if you want to share your recent experience, photos or suggestions for our readers, drop us an e-mail.
 
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SnowReport

LBGP

April 15-17, 2011
Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
April 17

With the open wheel wars ended, the IZOD Indy Car Series returns unified and growing to the streets of Long Beach. Sports cars, drift cars, and the open wheel Indy cars are ready to test the courage of drivers around the concrete lined course through the street surrounding the beautiful Long Beach Convention Center. Toyota will again sacrifice a collection of Scion coupes to the Pro-Celebrity demolition derby


American Le Mans Series (ALMS)
April 16

ALMS
For more on the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, including the SCCA World Challenge and T    oyota Pro Celebrity Race go to racing.




Reading For Fun

There are so many things distracting us from the simple act of reading a book.  Many children don't like to read or don't know the pleasures of reading for fun.  Many would rather listen to music, play a video game or watch TV.  All are fine, just not all the time.  Introducing your kids to reading for fun opens them up to many possabilities.  They might find a new interest, learn something new or just get a chance to use their imagination. Visit your local library to spend a quiet afternoon reading or attending a lecture.  Libraries are a great place to introduce a reluctant reader to worlds of reading or discover a new author.  Get your child their own library card.  We used to go to our local library every couple of weeks, stop for ice cream and talk about what we had read.  It opened a lot of discussions about life and how God would want us to behave in a particular situation. 

 Have your children read a book they want to tell other kids about?   Tell us about books that are worth reading at: SCCE-NEWS

An Easter Prayer
Easter 24 April 2011
         An Easter Prayer (Adapted from The Book of Common Prayer)

O God, who for our redemption gave your only begotten Son to death on the Cross, and by his glorious resurrection has delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant that we who celebrate with joy the day of our Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit. Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection, empowered and transformed by your grace in and among us.

O Lord, so stir up in your church, indeed in each of us, that Spirit of adoption and reconciliation that is made possible by your grace revealed in Jesus the Christ, that we being renewed in both body and mind, may worship and serve you in sincerity and truth. We pray this in the name of the same Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

An Easter Benediction

"Go out now as God's chosen witness to testify that Christ has been raised and that we are raised with him. Set your minds on the things of God and do not be afraid for your life is safe with Christ in God. And may God raise you from all that would entomb you. May Christ Jesus be your life. An may the Holy Spirit empower you for all that is good. Amen"
Amen." A Blessed Easter to all.




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Behold Your God" and Isaiah 40:9
by Avi Snyder, Jews for Jesus European Director



Imagine this: Jewish people throughout the world hearing the gospel in terms they can understand—maybe even for the first time! Between March 2001 and October 2006, Jews for Jesus plans to launch an outreach in every city worldwide that has a Jewish population of 25,000 or more. The work will take place in approximately 65 different cities; half in the United States and half in the remaining countries of the world. We're calling this project "Operation Behold Your God." The heart of our endeavor is found in Isaiah 40:9:

O Zion, you who bring good tidings, get up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, you who bring good tidings, lift up your voice with strength, lift it up, be not afraid; say to the cities of Judah, "Behold your God!" (text continues )



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The Liberated Wailing Wall
Free MP3 a Gift From Jews For Jesus

Laguna BeachThe Liberated Wailing Wall is our mobile evangelistic music team. For over 30 years they have been bringing "Jewish Gospel music," testimony and drama to churches, college campuses and city streets. Over one hundred and twenty individuals have traveled as part of this team and tens of thousands of non-believing Jewish people have heard the gospel through their ministry. The Liberated Wailing Wall has taken many international tours and recorded 11 albums, including their latest, Behold Your God. Their music could be described as a combination of Israeli folk and Fiddler on the Roof!

To qualify, you must be a Jewish believer in Jesus (or married to one), be able to sing in tune and preferably play an instrument, and be physically and spiritually fit for the demands of this mobile lifestyle. Each team trains for three months and tours for 15 months.

In order to be mobile and sound their best, the Liberated Wailing Wall relies on the their bus driver/sound engineer. This person does not have to be Jewish, but needs a Class B commercial driver's license with air brake and passenger endorsements, bus driving experience, and a basic knowledge of tools and vehicle maintenance (audio experience is a plus).

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