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the valley calendar December
December 1 1 p.m. “In His Presence.” 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.
6:30–8:30 p.m. GriefShare Support Group meets on Thursdays evenings, Room 201 at Southwest Community Church. This is a 13-week program. Please call Daleene at (760) 772-7053 before attending the group or for additional information.
2 Golf Tournament to benefit Martha’s Village & Kitchen at Indian Wells Country Club. For more info contact Martha’s at (760) 347-4741.
6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery meets at Southwest Community Church every Friday evening. For info call (760) 200-2000.
3 9-10 a.m. Joshua Tree Community United Methoidst Church will provide “God’s Gift of Love”
Free Community Breakfast Buffet every Saturday morning. Clothing, shoes, coats and blankets will be available while supplies last. The church is located at 6313 E. Parkway in Joshua Tree.
8:30 a.m. Local Impact. Everyone is invited to meet at Southwest Community Church, 77701 Fred Waring Drive, for a morning of service. Upon arrival you will be grouped with others and supervisors with supplies to serve out in the community. For info call (760) 200-2000.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Destiny Women’s Christmas Tea. All women are invited. For more info call (760) 863-0700.
4 3 p.m. Handel’s Messiah at Palm Springs Seventh-day Adventist Church, 620 South Sunrise in 6 8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Coco’s on Varner near Washington hosted by American Baptist
Palm Springs. Everyone is invited. Call (760) 327-5112. Fellowship. Open to all men. Call (760) 895-0275.
9–11 a.m. GriefShare Support Group meets on Tuesday mornings, Room 209 at Southwest Community Church. This is a 13-week program. Please call Barbara at (760) 772-8462 before attending the group or for additional information.
5–6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery at Grace Church in DHS, 17400 Bubbling Wells Road. A biblical program to overcome habits, hurts and hang-ups. For info call (760) 251-2416.
7 10 a.m. Ladies Brunch at Desert Springs Church sponsored by Sister Chicks. Special Speaker 9 7 p.m. “Christmas Together.” A free concert at Southwest Community Church featuring various 10 8:30 a.m. Palm Desert Christian Motorcycle Association will hold their monthly fellowship
is Jody Wiegel. For info call (760) 568-3646. Christian artists. For info call (760) 200-2000.
ride. Meet at Denny’s (next to Palm Springs Harley Davidson), 63690 20th Ave. For info call Soren at (760) 831-2989.
11 2–4 p.m. Griefshare “Surviving the Holidays” to be held at Southwest Community Church. 13 6:30 p.m. Desert Hymn Sing at Miller Hall, Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church.
This is a free Workshop. Please call (760) 200-2000 for info or to register.
Join in for a time of singing the old hymns of the church in worship. For info call Connie at (760) 770-0693 or Mary at (760) 770-1923.
7 p.m. Fountainview Academy Orchestra and Choir in concert at Oasis Seventh-day Adventist Church, 74200 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert. For info call (760) 568-0809.
14 “The Wonder of Christmas” program presented by Desert Chapel at 630 S. Sunrise Way in 15 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Southwest Women’s Connection Christmas Brunch with speaker
Palm Springs. For more info call (760) 327-2772.
Kathy Collard Miller. Theme is Garden Angels Christmas. Cost is $15. For info call (760) 200-2000.
16–18 The Living Nativity at the Vintage Nursery, 78755 Darby Road in Bermuda Dunes. Free Event for the entire community. For info visit
http://livingnativitycv.com or call (760) 542-8432.
16–18 “The Wonder of Christmas” program presented by Desert Chapel at 630 S. Sunrise Way in 18 3 & 7 p.m. “Christmas in the City” concert at JW Marriott Resort. Desert Springs Choir annual
Palm Springs. For more info call (760) 327-2772.
Christmas production. Advance tickets are available. For info call (760) 568-3646. 25 CHRISTMAS DAY — See Pages 13–15 for listing of special events & services.
12–1 p.m. Prayer Gathering at Indio City Hall for our nation, troops, president. For info call Corina at (760) 238-6494.
January 2012 3 9–11 a.m. GriefShare Support Group meets on Tuesday mornings, Room 209 at Southwest
Community Church. This is a 13-week program. Please call Barbara at (760) 772-8462 before attending the group or for additional information.
5–6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery at Grace Church in DHS, 17400 Bubbling Wells Road. A biblical program to overcome habits, hurts and hang-ups. For info call (760) 251-2416.
5 9 a.m. Southwest Women’s Ministry kicks off 2012 Bible Studies. There are 5 studies to choose from. Childcare up to age 5. Cost is $25. For info call (760) 200-2000.
1 p.m. “In His Presence.” 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.
6:30–8:30 p.m. GriefShare Support Group meets on Thursdays evenings, Room 201 at Southwest Community Church. This is a 13-week program. Please call Daleene at (760) 772-7053 before attending the group or for additional information.
6 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery meets at Southwest Community Church every Friday evening. 11 5–6:15 p.m. Destiny Church hosts Fashion Forward where discipleship is the main focus. 14 8:30–10 a.m. Destiny Church Marketpreneurs Meetings including continental breakfast for all
For info call (760) 200-2000. This weekly study is for all women of faith. For info call (760) 863-0700. market place and business leaders. Mary Bono Back will speak. For info call (760) 863-0700.
8:30 a.m. Palm Desert Christian Motorcycle Association will hold their monthly fellowship ride. Meet at Denny’s (next to Palm Springs Harley Davidson) 63690 20th Ave. For info call Soren at (760) 831-2989.
20–22 Biblical Counseling Foundation will host their Intensive Course program at Palm Springs
Baptist Church, 1696 South El Cielo Rd. in Palm Springs. For more info on the various courses and schedule please call Cindy at (760) 773-2667.
20–21 Unlocking the Heart of the Artist Conference at Our Saviors Church, 1020 E. Ramon Road in 21 Crisis Pregnancy Center Kicks Off Annual Baby Bottle Drive. This is open to all local churches, ministries and businesses. For more info call (760) 568-2200.
6 p.m. Liberty Quartet will be in concert at the Caliente Springs Resort, 70200 Dillon Road in DHS. A love offering will be received. For more info call (509) 520-6730.
6 p.m. Palm Springs Women’s Agape meets at Rock Garden Café, 777 S. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. For more info call Lorna at (760) 288-3739.
28 10 a.m. Third Annual Ladies Day of Service at Church of Christ, 81377 Ave. 46 in Indio including special speakers Ruth Scott and Beth Robinson. For more info call (760) 342-1859.
Palm Springs. This event is designed for artists and those who wish to express their faith through the arts. For info visit
http://eventbrite.com.
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