Arizona Conference

Community Services Federation Meeting (Nov. 2) for Central Arizona. Info: Doris Giesen, 623-977-3367.

Arizona African-American Convocation (Nov. 7-8) Central Church, 821 W. Flower St., Phoenix. Guest speaker is Walter Pearson. Info: Florence, 480-991-6777, ext. 120.

Hispanic Convocation (Nov. 7-8) Thunderbird Academy, 7410 E. Sutton, Scottsdale, featuring Jose Rojas. Info: Carolina, 480-991-6777, ext. 114.

“Souls Nite” (Nov. 8) Welcome the Sabbath with the Souls West team for an evening of music, experiences and spiritual fellowship. Thunderbird Academy, 6 p.m. Info: David Austin, 480-283-3212.

Dan Matthews (Nov. 14-15) Adventist Worship Center, 15014 N 56th St., Phoenix (new location as of Oct. 4, 2003).

Conference Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic (Nov. 19-30) Build churches, conduct evangelist outreach. Info: Tony Anobile, 480-991-6777, ext. 133.

Central California Conference

Central California Conference Women's Retreats (Jan. 30 -Feb. 1) at Tenaya Lodge near Yosemite. Speakers: Rena Majors, Ginny Allen. (Feb. 6-8) at Soquel Conference Center. Speakers: Ginny Allen, Celina Worley. Info: Pat, 559-642-2396, or Onalee, 559-347-3198. To download an application go to http://ccc.adventist.org/ministry/womens.

Annual Holiday Community Concert (Dec. 13) at the Fresno Westside Church presented by Earl Meyers. Sacred hymns, semi-classical and Negro spirituals; free; 4 p.m. Info: 559-275-3414.

The Rose of Bethlehem (Dec. 6) at the Fresno Central Church, presented by the Sanctuary Choir and guests; 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Info: 559-233-1171.

Homecoming Celebration (Nov. 28-30) at the San Francisco Philadelphian Church. The program starts at 7 p.m. All former Philadelphians are welcome. Info: Helen Hill, 415-586-0489 or helenwhill@fortunehitech.net.

Heritage Hall Grand Opening (Nov. 8) at the Groveland Church. Heritage Hall has Sabbath school rooms, Community Services, and a multi-purpose room for community outreach. A fellowship luncheon will be provided and a musical program at 4 p.m. Info: 209-984-3141.

La Sierra University

University Preview Days (Nov. 3, Dec. 5) Academy students check out LSU. Info: 909-785-2422.

Graduate Programs Open House (Nov. 4) Learn more about LSU graduate programs. Info: College of Arts and Sciences, 909-785-2210; School of Business and Management, 909-785-2064; School of Education, 909-785-2266; School of Religion, 909-785-2041.

First Service Worship (Nov. 7, 21, 28) Campus Pastor Sam Leonor, Jr.; (Nov. 10) Charakter. A contemporary way to welcome the Sabbath. Fridays, 7:45 p.m. Info: 909-785-2090.

Astronomical Observatory (Nov. 7, Dec. 5) Gaze at the stars, weather permitting, first Friday of every month at 8:30 p.m. Info: 909-785-2273.

Lee Zimmer Faculty Recital (Nov. 9) Lee Zimmer, LSU lecturer in music, on the guitar at 7:30 p.m. in Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 909-785-2036.

University Preview Days for High School Students (Nov. 10) Info: 909-785-2422.

Stitches in Time (Nov. 10-Dec. 4) Exhibit at Brandstater Gallery. Piecework quilts, on loan from the Riverside Municipal Museum. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (M-Th), and 2-5 p.m. (Sun.) Info: 909-785-2959.

“An Enemy of the People” by Henrik Ibsen (Nov. 13-16) Fall drama production. Directed by adjunct faculty member Andrea Geli, this play is about Dr. Stockman, a man who presses for changes to the medicinal baths in his hometown. Info: 909-785-2241.

Registration (Nov. 17-Jan. 2) Info: 909-785-2422.

Thanksgiving Recess (Nov. 24-30) Info: 909-785-2000.

Spend Sabbath Afternoon at La Sierra. Visit the Stahl Center Museum, The World Museum of Natural History, the magnificent “The Glory of God’s Grace” sculpture, and enjoy the lush 100-acre campus that is a state designated Arboretum; 2-5 pm. Stahl info: 909-785-2999 or stahl@lasierra.edu; museum info: 909-785-2209.

Northern California Conference

For info about any of the following events, call the NCC at 925-685-4300.

Women’s Ministries Leadership Training (Nov. 1) at Chico Church. Info: Women’s Ministries, 925-685-4300.

Koinonia Women’s Retreat (Nov. 7-9) at Leoni Meadows. Info: Leoni Meadows, 530-626-3610.

Teen Pathfinder Caving (Nov. 7-9) at Lava Beds National Monument. Info: 925-685-4300.

African-American Lay Advisory and Workers Meeting (Nov. 9) at the NCC office. Info: 925-685-4300.

Leoni Meadows 25th Anniversary/Staff Reunion (Nov. 14-16) Info: 530-626-3610.

Hispanic Pastors Meeting (Nov. 20) at the NCC office. Info: 925-685-4300.

Sabbath School Workshop (Dec. 7) at the NCC office. Info: 925-685-4300.

Evangelism Committee (Dec. 10) at the NCC office. Info: 925-685-4300.

Conference Executive Committee (Dec. 17) at the NCC office.

Spiritual Renaissance Retreat (Dec. 28-31) at Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort. Info: John and Joan Hughson, 707-365-7297.

Pacific Union College

For more info about the following, call 707-965-6303 or e-mail pr@puc.edu.

Rasmussen Art Gallery (Nov. 1-Dec. 7) presents Martha Mason: “Gesture and My World.” Opening reception Nov. 1, 7-9 p.m.

Fall Festival (Nov. 9) Join PUC campus clubs for this annual cultural extravaganza. Pacific Auditorium, 3-9 p.m.

General Student Recital (Nov. 11) Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.

Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert (Nov. 15) Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.

THRIVE Women’s Retreat/Simulcast (Nov. 15) Dauphinee Chapel, 8 a.m. Info: 707-965-7297.

Thanksgiving Recess (Nov. 21-30)

General Student Recital (Dec. 2) Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.

Music Department’s Annual Christmas Concert (Dec. 5) PUC Sanctuary, 8 p.m.

Music for a Sabbath Afternoon (Dec. 6) PUC Sanctuary, 4 p.m.

Christmas Vacation (Dec. 12-Jan. 4)

Southeastern California Conference

Filipino Convocation (Nov. 28-29) La Sierra University Alumni Pavilion.

Indonesian Camp Meeting (Nov. 28-30)

“The Emmanuel” (Dec. 12-14, 19-20) 7 p.m. A Christmas drama with live music, animals, and more than 70 cast members. Redlands Church, 520 Brookside Ave.; 909-792-4479.

Southern California Conference

Singles in Action’s 25th Anniversary (Nov. 15) 9:30 a.m. All single adults and alumni are invited. Hyveth Williams, Tom Neslund, Doug Schultz, Mitch Henson, Carole Derry-Bretsch, Del Delker, George Swanson, and others. Hosted by Lorraine Thomas, Gloria Davidson, David Wilkens, Gene Kennedy, 818-240-7708; 909-929-4178, lorriecal@aol.com.

Homecoming/Church Rededication Celebration (Nov. 19-22) at the Bethel Adventist Church, 1921 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. Nightly speakers include former pastors. Pastor Joseph Grider from Memphis, Tenn., will be the Friday p.m. and Sabbath speaker. An AY concert is planned and the celebration will culminate with an old-fashioned church social. Info: 909-629-0106.