2013 Regional Battle of the Bands
Friday, May 17, 6 p.m
Harvest Church, 2727 Fortner St, Dothan
Contemporary Christian Bands/Worship Teams from all over the tri-state area to compete for the grand priase: a complimentary three song demo in a local Dothan studio and will open for American Idol Season 11 Finalist Colton Dixon at Harvest Church June 2. www.harvestdothan.com/battleofthebands.

Antique Tractor Show and Pull

May 18, gates open at 7 a.m; events start at 10 a.m.

301 Politic Rd, Elmore

Sponsored by the Elmore Volunteer Fire Department and Southern Antique Iron Association. Admission is free. Donations accepted. Events include an antique tractor pull, children's pedal race, antique truck and equipment show, antique tractors on display, a plowing demonstration, petting zoo, children's activities, BBQ cook-off and plenty of food. More info at www.alabamaantiquetractorshow.com.

Church Revitalization Conference
May 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Taylor Road Baptist Church, 1685 Taylor Rd, Montgomery
Led by Johnny Hunt, pastor of First Baptist Church, Woodstock, GA, learn how your church can focus on being healthy and thriving. Learn the tools to infuse new life into your church. Cost is $30, which includes registration, conference notebook, lunch, refreshments and a $15 LifeWay gift Card. Register by calling 1-800-264-1225 or email anelson@alsbom.org.

Chrysalis Flights
Boys: June 12-15; Girls: June 27-30
Boys at Aldersgate UMC; Girls at Whitewater Camp, Prattville
A weekend event designed to bring youth ages 15-18 into a closer relationship with God. Journey Weekend for colleges ages is available simultaneously with the Chrysalis. For more information send an email to centralalabamachrysalis@gmail.com.

Gridiron Men's Conference 2013
June 14-15, 2013
BJCC Arena, Birmingham
Tim Tebow, Fred Luter, Josh McDowell, Phil Waldrep, Charles Billingsley. $79 per person. Early bird discount if order tickets by March 20, 2013.

Father's Day 5K Run

June 15, 7:30 a.m; 1 mile at 6:30 a.m (registration pick up begins at 6:30 a.m.)

Frazer United Methodist Church, 6000 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, behind the Frazer Activity Center (JEMAC)

Running through the Landmark subdivision. The race is open to all but special prize drawings will be offered for father-child teams. Proceeds will benefit Stella's Voice, Frazer's mission partner in the Eastern European nation of Moldova, fighting human trafficking by providing a home and a hope to orphaned girls and boys. Detailed race information and online registration available at www.frazerfathersdayrun.com

Plugged In Youth Summer Camp
July 29- Aug. 2
Shalimar Retreat, Panama City Beach, FL
A youth Summer camp for teens, with an encounter with God, beach time, memorable fun and more. $250 per camper. Call 334-221-9974 for more info.

Love Worth Fighting For Marriage Event
Sept. 20
First Baptist Church, 305 S. Perry St, Montgomery
Kirk Cameron (of the classic TV show "Full House" and the movie "Fireproof") leads this marriage conference with Warren Barfield doing the music. Get tickets at feedyourfaith.org

Trinity's 3rd Annual Ladies Beach Retreat
Sept. 27-29, 2013
Laguna Christian Retreat Center, Panama City Beach, FL
Plenty of relaxing beach/pool time, plus study/sessions, crafts, music, one night dinner out, shopping at Pier Park, communion and worship on the beach, candlelight beach devotion time, sun, sand and time with sisters in Christ. Cost is $90 if paid in full by July 31, $100 if paid in full by Aug.31 and $110 starting Sept. 1. A $40 deposit holds your spot. You bring your linens and towels. For more information, go to www.trinityprattville.com. 334-365-7339.

Motion Conference
Aug. 1-3
BJCC Arena, Birmingham
For junior high, high school and college students. Hillsong Live and David Crowder. www.motionstudents.com