May 10    

Human Race of Sonoma County
Join the fun with over 400 non-profit organizations. 3K and 10K walk and run through two Santa Rosa parks. Meet at Slader Middle School. Walkers free; runners $22. Time:8am. For more info, call (707) 573-3399.
http://www.volunteernow.org/

May 10    

Spring Celebration at Redwood Ampitheater, Great America
SWITCHFOOT, KUTLESS, BARLOWGIRL, HAWK NELSON...Family Force 5, Red and guest speaker Mark Stewart from Audio Adrenaline
For more info, call 1-800-965-9324; for tickets www.itickets.com.

Northern California Christian Men's Group presents
TAKE IT TO THE STREETS
This is a prayer walk for men that will meet at 9:30am at Allen Witt Park on W. Texas in Fairfield and march to the Old Courthouse. All men are invited to join in on this intercessory event. For more information, call Tim Pruitt at (707)373-7386 OR Peter Cruz at (707) 495-0050.

May 14-17 and May 29-June 1

Pregnancy Resource Center of Marin
is looking for pregnant women to volunteer for free ultrasounds so that their center can complete ultrasound training. They will be performed under the supervision of a registered sonographer and medical professional. Morning and afternooon appointments; Women 7-24 weeks pregnant. Call 1-415-892-0558. The PRC of Marin is located at 1320A Grant Ave., Novato, CA 94945 at the corner of 4th St. and Grant Ave.

May 17

By Faith Productions presents
STAND AND BE COUNTED/Armed Forces Day
Big Daddy Weave, Lincoln Brewster, JB Blue, Marin County's Thankfull, Glory Skateboards, former Beach Boy, Philip Bardowell; Lake County's Relentless Pursuit, KIDS Camp, Illusionist, comedian Gary King, Food Vendors, Skateboard park, a TRIBUTE to the TROOPS and more!
FREE!!
Andrews Park Vacaville 10am-9am
www.byfaithproductions.net

May 17   

Luther Burbank Rose Parade and Festival
It's the 114th annual parade and festival. This year's theme is "Off the Hook" and "Go-Green to X-treme". Parade starts in Downtown Santa Rosa at 10am, and the festival will be held at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds from 11am-4pm. For more info, call (707) 795-5508.
www.roseparadefestival.com

May 18

Comedy Night at the Rock Worship Center
1758 Industrial Way, Napa
www.therockworshipcenter.com
Laughter and comedy with Ron and Kerri from Hollywood as seen on the Tonight Show. 6pm. Love offering only.

 May 25

RUSH of FOOLS and GROUP 1 CREW in concert
Redwood Covenant Church 7pm. $20 general admission; $50 Gold Circle seating (includes meet and greet). Tickets on sale NOW at http://www.itickets.com/ or by calling (707) 483-6071. Check www.playit4word.com soon for details.

May 29

Pacific Union College Health Fair
Angwin, CA
9am-3pm
PUC Dining Commons
This fair will provide positive health choices through education, demonstration, and introduction of health products/services. For more information, contact Zetta Gore, RN at zgore@puc.edu.

May 27

FACE HIM County Wide Youth Worship Movement


Redwood Christian Fellowship at 7789 Healdsburg Ave. Sebastopol, CA 95472.
Call (707)280-5784 for more information; 7-8:30pm; one-hour of worship plus a time prayer. FREE event, giveaways...meet youth from all over Sonoma County.

May 29-June 1

2008 Contra Costa County Fair
"The Treasure in Your Backyard"
Fun for the entire family! Livestock, ground exhibits, concerts, rides, cotton  candy and plenty of corn dogs too. The fair is located at 1201 W. 10th St. Antioch, CA 94509.
http://66.218.54.216/ccfair/fair_info.aspx

May 30   

June 14-15

9th Annual Sonoma Lavender Festival
Sonoma Lavender Barn at 8537 Sonoma Hwy. (Hwy 12) Kenwood, CA Turn east at Chateau St. Jean Winery and follow the signs.
Saturday and Sunday from 10-4pm. Experience the 5 acre farm in full bloom with crafts, farm tours, talks, demos, massages, purple nail polish, face and hand painting, live lavender plants, lunch in the lavender field with lavender smoked chicken, lavender caesar salad, lavender ice cream, lavender brownies and more. Parking, $5.

Special cooking demonstration for a minimum donation of $20 for the Valley of the Moon Children's Home. For more information, www.sonomalavender.com.

Institute of Abundant Living Raise the Standard Golf Tournament 2008
www.discoverabilities.com
San Geronimo Golf Course; check in at noon, shotgun start at 1:30pm and dinner at 6pm. Includes live auction and raffle. Proceeds go towards developmentally challenged adults' higher education and career pursuits.

June 18-22

Sonoma-Marin County Fair in Petaluma
"Home Grown-World Known"
The Ugliest Dog Contest on June 20; Christian Music Day on June 21.

http://www.sonoma-marinfair.org/daily.shtml 

2008 Tri-Counties Homeschool Convention
Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino Counties
"Staying the Course"
Santa Rosa Bible Church
4575 Badger Road
Registration: $25 per family by May 27; free general session on Friday from 6-9pm. For more info, call Kim Garroutte at (707) 462-4501.

June 27-28

Promise Keepers
Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA
Annual conference for men with speakers, worship and more! For further info, go to www.promisekeepers.org .

Abundant Life Assembly of God, VBS-Power Lab
Monday-Friday from 9am-noon; free; 10100 North Stelling Road, Cupertino, CA 95014. Contact Pastor James (children's pastor) at 408-252-0556 or james@alagonline.com or www.alagonline.com
 

September 6-7

PEOPLE FESTIVAL 2008
Martinez Waterfront Park
Martinez, CA 94553
12noon-7pm
National and local Christian bands, extreme sports, Kid Zone, Art Expo, Food Vendors, Community Compassion Projects and more. For more information, call 925-945-0395 or go to www.peoplefestival.org.

September 13

Calvary Chapel Conference
Guests Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa Pastor Chuck Smith, Pastor Michael Smith of Refuge Santa Rosa
 and other Calvary leaders come together at Spreckel's Performing Arts Center in Rohnert Park. Times and details TBD. Free event for believers and non-believers.

October 3-4

Women of Faith Infinite Grace Conference 2008
Speakers, music and more!
HP Pavilion at 525 W. Santa Clara, San Jose, CA 95113. For more info, go to www.womenoffaith.com .