Hickory Grove Baptist Christian School of Charlotte will have open enrollment to the public beginning February 8th. Registration starts promptly at 7:00am. For contact information please call 704-531-3589 or visit www.hgbcs.org

Ratio Christi will host Dr. Gary Habermas of Liberty University to the campus of UNCC on February 10th. The event will be held in the Lucas Room in the Cone University Center and will start at 7:00pm. Habermas is a leading expert on the resurrection of Jesus and will be delivering a talk titled "Resurrection: Myth or Reality." The event is free. For more information contact Brendon Helms at bhelms@ratiochristi.edu

East Baptist Church of Charlotte is sponsoring a trip to Israel and Egypt, June 13-24th. An information meeting will be held at the church, located at 6850 Monroe Road next to East Mecklenburg High on Wednesday, February 10th at 7:30pm. Have you ever dreamed of taking a pilgrimage to the Holy Land to walk where Jesus walked? This is your opportunity! Come and meet experienced tour leader Pastor Jon DeBell and learn how you can be a part of this once in a lifetime journey. You can call 704-536-7083 for directions or more information.

Center Stage Tour presents Gold City and The Pfeifers on February 11th at 7:00pm. Providing the best in gospel entertainment, Center Stage Tour 2010 will be the place to be. Entertainment for the entire family. Don't miss your chance to hear these great groups and be part of the DVD recording of each artist. All shows will be at The Broadcast Group studios in Fort Mill, SC (formerly the Heritage USA Studios). For more information and tickets go to www.centerstagetour.com

Central Church of God presents Larnelle Harris on Thursday, February 11th at 7:45 pm in the Sanctuary. This is our Valentine Concert. This is a ticketed event. For more information, www.centralchurchofgod.org under Events or call 704-364-5003 ext 6895.

Park Ridge Baptist Church of Rock Hill presents their Valentine's Banquet on Saturday, February 13th at 6:00pm. $5/person includes sit down dinner, music, dancing & door prizes!! Adults only, please. For more info or to purchase tickets, call Becky (803)366-3313 Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm. www.parkridgechurchonline.com

LifePointe Community Church in Fort Mill presents the Love & War Tour: Finding the Marraige you dreamed of. An evening with John & Stasi Eldredge. Saturday February 14 7:00 pm Tickets : $15 per person visit www.loveandwar.net or call LifePointe Christian Church 803-802-8500 Doors open at 5:30 Contact Information: LifePointe Christian Church call 803-802-8500 or visit www.lifepointecc.com

40 Days for Life invites you to participate in a pro-life prayer vigil outside a local abortion clinic from February 17th to March 28th. Our kick off will be Sunday. February 14th from 2:00 - 3:30pm at A Preferred Woman's Health Center (3220 Latrobe Dr. in Charlotte) Visit our website for more information and to sign up for a prayer time: www.40daysforlife.com/charlotte or call us at 704-877-2551

CharlotteONE is proud to announce that we will host an evening with Shane & Shane, John Mark McMillan and Carlos Whittaker on Monday, February 15th at 7:00pm at First United Methodist Church, Uptown. Cost: $10 Advance / $15 Door. www.CharlotteONE.org for more info.

Rehobeth UMC of Terrell presents a Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday) All You Can Eat Pancake Dinner on Tuesday, February 16th from 5:00-8:00pm at the church Fellowship Hall at 9297 Sherrills Ford Road in Terrell.  Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Grits, and more! Everyone is welcome. No Set price, donations will be accepted at the door. All proceeds will benefit Rehobeth's Youth Program Winter Retreat and Summer Mission Trip. For more information call 828.478.2518 or visit www.rehobethumc.org

40 Days for Life invites you to participate in a pro-life prayer vigil outside a local abortion clinic from February 17th to March 28th. Our kick off will be Sunday. February 14th from 2:00 - 3:30pm at A Preferred Woman's Health Center (3220 Latrobe Dr. in Charlotte) Visit our website for more information and to sign up for a prayer time: www.40daysforlife.com/charlotte or call us at 704-877-2551

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2830 Dorchester Place (in the Sedgefield/Park Rd. area) will have an Ash Wednesday service, February 17th at 7:00pm. A free pancake supper will be served at 6pm in the church fellowship hall prior to service. Call 704 523-0077 or email stpaulumc@carolina.rr.com for more info.

Grace Covenant Church of Cornelius  is hosting a women's conference with special guest, Angela Thomas beginning Friday, February 19th at 7:00pm and concluding at 2:30pm on Saturday, February 20th. Join us for a life changing 7 hours with nationally acclaimed speaker Angela Thomas, and your choice of 8 workshop sessions. Early bird pricing only $29 through January 31st. Price increases to $39 starting February 1st. For more information call 704-892-8005 ext. 226 or log on to www.gracecovenantfamily.org.

Christian Adoption Services in Matthews presents Host-2-Adopt Philippine Program Need to know by February 19th by 5:00pm.  With its commitment to helping orphaned children find families of their own, CAS is seeking prospective adoptive parents to host school-age Filipino children during the month of July. In addition to 12 children, two sibling groups of 2 children have been identified to CAS for family recruitment. CAS has until March 1st to identify families in North and South Carolina to participate in this exciting opportunity. To learn more about this program, please call the CAS office at 704-847-0038 or email us at jimw@christianadopt.org

Forest Hills High School Band from Marshville is having there Annual Pork BBQ on Friday, February 19th from 11:00am til 8:00pm. The cost of the plates are $7 and it includes pork BBQ, slaw, beans, a roll and dessert. Dine-In or Carry-Out available in the Cafeteria. Also we will deliver 10 or more plates. For more information call 704-254-1885.

Christian Adoption Services in Matthews is having an informational meeting for families interested in adoption on Saturday, February 20th from 10am-12pm at the Hampton Inn in Matthews.  If you are thinking about adoption, this meeting will help inform you of the process as well as answer any questions you may have. This is a free event. For more information and to register, please call 704-847-0038 or marilyn@christianadopt.org

Precious Oils is having an Esther Workshop and Purim Party on Saturday, February 20th. The Workshop is from 1:00 to 5:00pm and the Purim Party begins at 7:00pm. AJ and IRA from Down Home Shalom will be the MC's for the Purim Party. There is no charge for the event. An offering will be taken to help Believers in Jerusalem, Israel. Heritage International Grand Cafe, 375 Starlight Dr. in Ft. Mill. For More Information go to www.TheFragrantBride.com

Impact Sports Outreach Ministry of First Baptist and Catawba Baptist Church of Rock Hill presents ImpactSports/Health/Fitness Expo at the First Baptist Gym, 481 Hood Center Dr in Rock Hill on Saturday, February 20th from 10:00am-4:00pm. See how you can incorporate health and fitness into your lifestyle and busy schedule. We want to help you prepare yourself from the inside out, or what we refer to as "Total Health". There will be professionals from many sports/health/and fitness disciplines. Come enjoy, learn, and have some fun. Free Event.  www.whyfitness.blogspot.com

Metrolina Christian Academy presents the Football 4 Haiti Clinic on Saturday, February 20th from 9:00am until 12:30pm at the Carolinas Baseball Center in Charlotte.  Cost is $40.00 per player and all proceeds go directly to the relief efforts in Haiti through Double Harvest.  For more info, contact 704.882.3375 or 704.219.2731.

Weddington United Methodist Church offers an Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7:00 until 8:30pm at the Hemby House. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 25th. This group seeks to encourage and educate caregivers and family members of those dealing with these conditions and is open to the entire community. In February, this group will begin viewing HBO’s The Alzheimer’s Project DVD Series. Visit:  www.weddingtonchurch.org for details. For more information, call Laura Beaty at (704) 843-1030 or ldbeaty@gmail.com

King's Way Baptist Church of Concord presents an evening with Cindi Wood author of the "Frazzled Female" on Friday, February 26th at 6:30pm. Our annual ladies conference will be include a sit down dinner, praise music and a stirring message from Cindi Wood. The cost of the event is $20.00. For more information, call 704-721-5922 or www.KWBC.net

The Worship Center in Durham presents Ariel Rising on February 26th at 7:30pm. This is a free event.  A time for the body of Christ to come together. Come and enter in to an amazing time, bring you friends. For more information go to www.worshipcenterlive.com or www.arielrising.com

North Kannapolis UMC in Kannapolis presents "BockBock @ The Rock" BBQ Chicken Fundraiser on Friday, February 26th from at 10:00am-7:00pm. Great food and fellowship, all day!  Everyone is invited to attend. Plates are $8.00 each with proceeds going to ongoing church projects. For more information, call 704.467.6360 or www.nkumc.com

Harrison UMC is holding their semi-annual kid's consignment sale on Friday, February 26th from 9:00am-2:00pm and 4:00pm-8:00pm. 1/2 price sale on Saturday, February 27th from 8:00am-12:00pm. Great deals on all things kid related. Admission is free. For more information, go to www.humcfaithcirle.org or www.harrisonumc.org

The Sandhills Chapter of Ironman Outdoor Ministries will host a Sportsman’s Banquet on Saturday, February 27th featuring renowned outdoor personality Troy Ruiz. The event will be held at Northeast Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $20 and include a catered dinner by Hudson’s Smokehouse and raffle prizes. For more information or to purchase tickets on-line, please visit the Ironman website at www.ironmanoutdoors.org or the men’s ministry page of Northeast Presbyterian Church at www.nepres.com, or call (803) 451-4601 for details.

New Life For Youth will be holding a Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee's Restaurant ($7.00/plate) on the 27th of February between 7:00am and 10:00am. We are inviting one and all to come out support our non-profit efforts. The fun will be worth a flip, for a worthy cause. For detailed info contact; Malcolm at 704-886-5489 Walk-in's Welcomed.  Applebee's, 8018 Concord Mills Blvd.

Soroptimist International Service Organization Seeks Volunteers on Saturday, February 27th at 2:00pm. There will be an informational meeting to recruit volunteers to assist in building this organization that seeks to serve the needs of women and girls in the community and the world. All professional and business women are invited. For more information, call Deanna Boskovich 704-293-4893 or email at deannaboskovich6@yahoo.com

New Life Outreach International Church of Concord presents Applebees FlapJack for New Life for Youth Fundraiser on Saturday, February 27th from 7:00am to 10:00am. Join us for a delicious pancake breakfast to support New Life for Youth. At a great value of $7.00 you receive a stack of mouth watering pancakes, sizzling sausages and choice of drink. To reserve your ticket for a great cause contact Malcolm at 704.886.5489 or purchase online at www.newlifeintlnc.org

Covenant Classical School in Concord is pleased to announce an upcoming Open House event for grades K4-12 on March 2nd at 7:00pm, and April 13th at 9:30am. Please see www.covenantclassical.org for more information.

Charlotte Christian School's Lower School is excited to present the musical Disney's Sleeping Beauty Kids, Thursday-Saturday, March 4-6th.  All showtimes are 7:00pm. Tickets are $7-10 each and can be purchased in advance at www.carolinatix.org or at the door on a first-come basis.  Please contact Charlotte Christian School's Theatre Department at 704-366-5657 for more information.  www.charlottechristian.com  

Potter's Inn of Colorado Springs will be putting on a one-day retreat entitled "The Pilgrimage of Your Vocation" hosted by Westminster Presbyterian Church on Randolph Road on Thursday, March 4th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. If you are in a place of confusion and turmoil in your life and vocational direction and need to rethink the trajectory of your life focus, this retreat is for you. The cost is $65 per person - lunch included. For more information and to register call 704-340-6456 or call Westminster Presbyterian Church at 704-376-0751. You may also register online at www.pottersinn.com

Weddington United Methodist Church will be having their annual Spring Kids Konsignment sale beginning Thursday, March 4th running through Saturday, March 6th. All proceeds will go to local women's and children's ministries. Come out and find some wonderful items for your children and support local missions at the same time. For more information go to www.wedingtonchurch.org

Lando Church of God in Lando presents their youth service with speaker Scotty Rouse and also with drama performances by Antioch Baptist and Providence Baptist drama teams on Friday, March 5th at 7:00pm. Everyone is invited to attend. Hot dogs will be sold after the service. For more information, call 803-789-5755 or email us at churchofgod@truvista.net

Christ Our Shepherd Ministries at 230 West John St. in Matthews is proud to sponsor our Single Parent Conference "Come to the Well"... on Saturday, March 6th from 8:30am to 3:00pm. Speakers: Linda Senneker, New Life 91.9, Tom and Helen Wheeler, Changing Families. Special Performance by Luella Krieger of Visitors from the Past entitled "The Woman at the Well."  Praise and Worship by All Nations Worship Band with Nathan Wittenberg. Some of the Workshop Topics: What is a Family?; Anger and Forgiveness?; Budgeting 101? Coupon Shopping etc. Resource Vendors Available.
"Free" Limited Childcare - $5.00 deposit in advanced to hold the space. Cost for the event $30.00 includes lunch. Conference Scholarships available to those who need them. - Contact Leigh Swann lswann@cosministries.org or 704-845-4673 Ext. 251 Other contact: Julie Jahn jjahn@cosministries.org 704-845-4673, Ext. 202 or visit www.cosministries.org

Matthews Artist Guild (MAG) is having their Annual Art Show at Presbyterian Hospital in Matthews. Artwork display is up March 6th thru April 3rd at the hospital lobby.  The reception announcing winners of the judged show is March 11th, 7:00-9:00pm.  Everyone welcome!

Northside Christian Academy will host an Open House on Thursday, March 11th at 10:00am. This is a great opportunity to see Christian education in action. For rising 5K-12th grade students and Infants-4K. For information or to RSVP, please call 704.599.9015 or email pstarkey@ncaknights.com

First Wesleyan Church in Bessemer City is hosting ApologetiX in concert; featuring FaceDown Worship Band on Friday, March 12th at 8:30pm. This is a limited ticket event ($10 in advance, $15 at the door). Tickets are available at Audio Ethics (Charlotte) and LifeWay Christian Store (Gastonia). For more information, call the church office at 704.629.5286.

Sardis Weekday School is holding their Spring Children's consignment sale on Saturday, March 13th. Early Bird sale with $2 entry fee donated to missions at Sardis Presbyterian Church is from 7:00-8:00am. Sale: 8:00am-12:00pm. Half price sale 12:30 - 2:30pm. Children's clothing, toys, equipment and maternity items are available. Consignors welcome.

Generation Church in Gastonia presents Generation NeXT Youth Conference on March 13th. Special guest speaker Ben Cerullo founder of Steelroots of the Inspiration Network.  Ben was named one of the top 30 Emerging Voice of the church by Charisma Magazine.  We will have dance, worship, and an extreme encounter with Jesus.  Kick off time is 12:00pm.  Cost is $10.00 per person. To order tickets, call 704-867-8721 x 107

Matthews Church of God in Matthews presents their first semi-annual Consignment Sale, spring and summer items on Saturday March 13th. The sale is from 8:00am-12:00pm and half price sale 12:30-2:30pm. Come and get some great deals. To register please visit our website at www.matthewscog.org. If you have questions or need more information please email hjcanipe@yahoo.com

SouthLake Christian Academy Athletic Department in Huntersville is hosting the 2010 Spring Weekend "Fun-Raiser", Friday and Saturday, March 19th and 20th. On March 19th the Bob Evans Golf Tournament will be held at Verdict Ridge in Denver, 10:00am shotgun start. Free golf shirt when golfers are registered by January 29th. Also On March 19th at 5:00pm, the Hall of Fame Dinner and Auction at SouthLake Christian Academy in Huntersville. March 20th, Family 5K Fun Run/Walk registration at 8:30am, start time 9:00am on the SLCA Campus. $20 per runner includes t-shirt! For more information call the SLCA Athletic Department 704-949-2200.

Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church of Weddington presents Stephen Ministry Workshop on Saturday, March 20th from 9:00am -1:00pm (check in and on-site registration begin at 8:00am).  A half-day workshop featuring: Session 1: Ministering to those experiencing grief Session 2: An introduction to Stephen Ministry Session 3: How to care in a distinctively Christian way Cost: $15 per person, or $50 per congregation (four or more). Free to SOJ members. Refreshments provided. Contact: Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, 8600 Potter Road in Weddington.  704-821-8494

The House of Abraham Fellowship Center Women's Ministry "A Women and Her Spirit" presents: Love, Faith and Fellowship Workshop on Saturday, March 20th at 11:00am. Join us for a time of fellowship and enlightenment for the Body of Christ. God is doing a "new thing" in this season. So come and uncover the real Women of God that is laying dormant in you. It is time to truly walk in God and be the vessel He created you to be. Light refreshments will be served.  704-296-9084

Ratio Christi will host a debate between Dr. William Lane Craig and Dr. Michael Tooley titled "Is God Real?"  The debate will take place on March 24th at 7:00pm and will be held in McKnight Hall in the Cone Center on the campus of UNCC. The event is free. For more information contact Brendon Helms at bhelms@ratiochristi.org

Charlotte Christian School's award winning upper school theatre students will perform Little Women the Musical, Thursday - Saturday, March 25-27th.  All performances are at 7:00pm. Ticket prices are $7-10 each and are available in advance at www.carolinatix.org or at the door on a first-come basis.  Please contact the Charlotte Christian Theatre Department at 704-366-5657 with any questions.  www.charlottechristian.com

Mid-Atlantic Christian Education Association (MACEA) Sponsors "WhatEver It Takes" Conference at First Baptist Church, 301 S Davidson Street in Charlotte on April 9th from 7:00am to 9:00pm and April 10th from 8:00am to 8:00pm.  Workshop Topics include: Early Childhood; Youth Ministries; Adult Ministries; Family & Relationship issues; Church Leadership; Woman's Ministries and Worship, Fine Arts & Media. There is a registration fee, visit www.macea.org for details. Contact: John McMurphy 336-688-3394 or drmc@triad.rr.com

Covenant Classical School in Concord is pleased to announce an upcoming Open House event for grades K4-12 on March 2nd at 7:00pm, and April 13th at 9:30am. Please see www.covenantclassical.org for more information.

Charlotte Christian School's Middle School will perform the classic musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, Thursday - Saturday, April 22-24th.  All performances are at 7:00pm.  Tickets are $7-10 each and are available in advance at www.carolinatix.org or at the door on a first-come basis.  For more information, please contact the Charlotte Christian Theatre Department at 704-366-5657.  www.charlottechristian.com

Providence Baptist Church in Harrisburg will host a Beth Moore Simulcast Event "So Long Insecurities" on April 24th from 10:00am-4:00pm; Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. Box Lunch provided. For more information, call 704-455-2813 or 704-786-6656.

Butler High School's Prom Committee presents the 2nd Annual Butler Boutique on May 4th. This is a service project that we hope will enable more students to attend this year's prom. We are collecting gently used or new prom dresses in the front office and will be selling them at a maximum price of $30.00!  All the proceeds go to the Emily Rose (student from Butler who died of Leukemia last year) Scholarship Fund. For info, call 704.562.2359