Recording artist to perform at LoVEFest

International Christian recording artist Michelle Tumes will perform at the fourth annual LoVEfest '08 concert 3 to 7 p.m. Sun., June 29 at Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks.

The festival will also include live contemporary Christian music, food from local restaurants, a silent auction and an opportunity to sponsor an orphaned child in Africa.

The event is sponsored by Lily of the Valley Endeavor (LoVE), a California nonprofit organization that supports the Lily of the Valley Children's Village, an orphanage in KwaZulu, South Africa, that provides housing, food, medication, education and care in group homes for children who have been affected by and/or infected with HIV/AIDS.

Proceeds from the event will help support and staff a second orphanage in the village of Makuphutu, as well as build educational, community and food parcel programs.

Tickets are tax-deductible and can be purchased in advance for $35 at www.lilyvalleyusa.org. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.