San Bernardino

The San Bernardino Pregnancy Resource Center invites you to participate in the National 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil Sept.22 through Oct.31. It’s an ongoing event with various times. It will be held at 114 E Airport Dr, Ste 104 in San Bernardino (92408); Hospitality to CommerceCenter West. Go north to address. To check specific schedules call 909-382-4550 or visit sbpcc.net.

San Bernardino

You are invited to participate in the DisAbility Sports Festival Sat, Oct.2, 9am-3:30pm. The event will be at CSUSB, 5500 University Pkwy in San Bernardino (92407). About 1 million people in the IE have disabilities, but only approx 10% participate in sports. The purpose is to introduce sports/physical activity and the adaptation of sports for disabled within local and school communities. This is a FREE one day annual extravaganza for people of all ages and disabilities. You’ll participate with coaches of elite level or other internationally competing disabled athletes. Events include basketball (wheelchair and stand-up), tennis (wheelchair and stand-up), wall climbing, swimming, kayaking, martial arts, track & field, motor skills activities, ATV & obstacle course, quad rugby, goalball (blind sport for all to try), beep baseball, golf, soccer, wheelchair lacrosse, dance, and cycling/hand cycling (tandem, single, and hand bikes for all abilities available). Breakfast and lunch provided for participants only. Keynote speaker during Opening Ceremonies is Angela Madsen who became paraplegic during a surgery while serving as a US Marine. Since then, she has rowed the Indian & Atlantic Oceans and around the UK (rowoflife.com). Early registration is strongly encouraged to ensure there will be enough t-shirts and food for all participants. T-shirts will only be guaranteed to those who pre-register. Email the Disability Sports Office at sportfes@csusb.edu or call (909) 537-5352. Or you can register onsite beginning at 8am. For info visit http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2zi39jr1ab1294a.

Corona

Corona Life Services invites you to Walk For Life Sat, Oct.2 (register at 8:30am, walk at 10am). The purpose of the Walk is to raise awareness and funds for CLS Pregnancy Center. The day is fun-filled, bringing together individuals and families from Corona and other local communities to enjoy great music, amazing food, and even a little exercise! But, of course, most importantly, participants & sponsors raise funds to support the ministry and work of Corona Life Services in their quest to provide alternatives for pregnant women in crisis. The event is at Corona City Park, 930 E Sixth St in Corona (92880). Register online in advance at walkforlifecorona.org or at the park. For info call 951-272-3670 or visit coronalife.org.

San Bernardino

The San Bernardino Pregnancy Resource Center invites you to participate in the National Life Chain Sun, Oct.3, 2pm-3pm. Each year they participate in this nation-wide silent prayer vigil to increase awareness about the issue of abortion. No one speaks. This is a time for silent prayer while you hold signs (provided) that tell people who pass by the truth about abortion. This is a one hour event and will be held at the corner of Waterman Ave & Hospitality Ln in San Bernardino (92408); 10 Fwy, exit Waterman, go north to Hospitality, park on side street and gather. For info call 909-382-4550 or visit sbpcc.net.

Norco

Corona-Norco Settlement House invites you to their Empty Bowls Dinner Sat, Oct.9, 12pm-6pm. Net proceeds will go to helping those in need in the communities of Corona and Norco. Soup, salad, bread, dessert, and beverage - all donated by favorite local restaurants. Every attendee will take home a soup bowl lovingly hand painted by a member of the community to remind them of the hunger in our community - those who go to bed hungry - with an Empty Bowl. Live entertainment throughout the day, raffles and silent auction items. The event will be at Turning Point Church, 2000 Norco Dr in Norco (92860). For info and tickets call 951-737-3504 or visit settlementhouse.net.