Arizona Conference

State Health Outreach Booth (Oct. 7-24) needs donations and volunteers for blood pressure, cholesterol checks, health age assessments, handing out literature. Info: Luke and Susan Skelton, 480-917-8887.

Women’s Ministry Retreat (Oct. 8-10) “Staying Positive in a Negative World,” Camp Yavapines, Prescott. A five-part seminar with Cathy Ireland and Carolyn Sutton. Info: Marie, 480-575-7738, P.O. Box 7346, Cave Creek, AZ 85327.

Jail/Prison Ministries Training Classes (Oct. 9-10) Paradise Valley Church, 2727 E. Cactus, Phoenix, with Michael Ashley, Touch of Love Prison Ministry, and other noted speakers and musical talent. Info: Fran or Darlene, 602-971-6010.

Camp Yavapines Work Bee (Oct. 29-Nov. 2) Fresh air, meals and rooms provided. Info: Phil, 480-991-6777, ext. 139, or Shirley, ext. 117; P.O. Box 12340, Scottsdale, AZ 85267.

3 Angels Prison Ministries Meeting (Oct. 23) South Mountain Church, 200 W. Southern Ave., Phoenix, 3:30-5 pm Share Jesus with those behind bars. Info: Florence, 480-991-6777, ext. 127.

Central California Conference

Young Adult Retreat (Oct. 15-17) Camp Wawona. Guest speaker is Micheal Goetz, pastor of the Carlisle church and chaplain of the Carlisle Police Dept. in Carlisle, Pa. Register online at http://ccc.adventist.org or contact Diane Flitcraft, 559-347-3189, communication@cccsda.org.

Hispanic Marriage Retreat (Oct. 16-17) Wonder Valley Dude Ranch. Registration info: Florina Morales, 559-347-3150, fmorales@cccsda.org.

Bakersfield Hillcrest Church’s 40th Anniversary (Oct. 23) 2801 Bernard Street. All former pastors and members are invited. Info: 661-871-5000.

Pathfinder Bike-a-Thon (Oct. 24) Info: Cynthia Ordonez, 559-347-3049, cordonez@cccsda.org.

Men’s Retreat (Oct. 22-24) Soquel Campgrounds. Registration info: Silvia Flores, 559-347-3174, sflores@cccsda.org.

Youth Prayer Conference (Nov. 4-7) Modesto Adventist Academy. Registration info: Diane Flitcraft, 559-347-3189, communication@cccsda.org.

African-American Singles Retreat (Nov. 19-21) Camp Wawona. To register please contact Wanda Flowers, 559-347-3172, wflowers@cccsda.org.

La Sierra University

Astronomical Observatory (Oct. 1, Nov. 5) Come gaze at the stars, 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Info: 951-785-2273.

First Service Worship (Oct. 1, 29) Samuel Leonor, Jr.; (Oct. 8) School of Religion; (Oct. 15) Jeff Wood; (Oct. 22) Steve Hemenway; 7:45 p.m. at the LSU Church. Info: 951-785-2090.

Sabbath School (Oct. 2) Steve Hemenway; (Oct. 9) Natalie Nelson; (Oct. 16) Marni McClain; (Oct. 23) Geoff Blake; (Oct. 30) Aneesah Moore; Sierra Vista Chapel, 9:30 a.m. Info: 951-785-2090.

Founders’ Day (Oct. 3) Info: 951-785-2001.

Rendering Riverside (until Oct. 11) Depictions of Riverside’s city landmarks presented by the Riverside Art Museum and the Brandstater Gallery. Reception and panel discussion (Oct. 11) 6-7:30 p.m. The Brandstater Gallery is open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Info: 951-785-2959.

“Women and the Word” (Oct. 14) Women’s Resource Center. Info: 951-785-2470.

Invitational Chorale Festival (Oct. 15-16) with the LSU Music Department. Vespers (Oct. 15) 7:30 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium. Program (Oct. 16) 4 p.m. LSU Church. Info: 951-785-2036.

Stahl Center Sabbath (Oct. 30) Featured speaker James Kyle. Info: 951-785-2999.

Preview Days (Nov. 1-3) A opportunity for academy students to check out La Sierra. Nov. 8 is Preview Day for high school students. Info: 951-785-2000.

North Coast Pathfinder Campcraft Camporee Invitational (Oct. 1-3) North Coast. Info: 925-685-4300.

Christian Women’s Retreat (Oct. 1-3, 8-9) Leoni Meadows. Info: 925-685-4300.

Junior/Senior Academy Student Retreat (Oct. 15-17) Leoni Meadows. Info: 925-685-4300.

Health Retreat (Oct. 22-24) Leoni Meadows. Info: 925-685-4300.

Church Youth Retreat (Oct. 29-31) Leoni Meadows. Info: 925-685-4300.

Adventurer Family Weekend (Oct. 29-31) Leoni Meadows. Info: 925-685-4300.

El Dorado Nature Club Camping (Nov. 5-7) Pine Acres Resort near Upper Lake. Come for the weekend or for Sabbath only. Info: Claude Sterling, 707-965-1242, cster2@earthlink.net.

Marriage Encounter (Nov. 5-7) Rancho Cordova Best Western. Info: 925-685-4300.

Koinonia Women’s Retreat (Nov. 5-7) Leoni meadows. Info: 925-685-4300.

Teen Pathfinder Caving (Nov. 12-14) Lava Beds National Monument. Info: 925-685-4300.

Sabbath School Workshop (Dec. 4) St. Helena Church; (Dec. 5) Northern California Conference. Info: Del Dunavant, 925-685-4300.

Rasmussen Art Gallery (Oct. 2) Pirkle Jones, Berryessa Valley and Beyond, opening reception 7:30-9:30 p.m. (exhibit runs through 10/24).

23rd Anniversary Rieger Organ Concert (Oct. 9) with Del Case, sanctuary, 4 p.m.

Parents’ Weekend (Oct. 15-17) Info: 800-862-7080, ext. 2.

Music for a Sabbath Afternoon (Oct. 16) featuring PUC’s music department, sanctuary, 4 p.m.

Adventure Series (Oct. 16) featuring PUC video student missionaries, Africa/Mindoro; Dauphinee Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

Fine Art Series (Oct. 24) Jennifer Mae Barizo, violin concert, 7 p.m.

Organ Concert (Nov. 6) featuring Mack Willey, sanctuary, 4 p.m.

Rasmussen Art Gallery (Nov.6) Frank Born, “Portraits,” opening reception 7-9 p.m. (exhibit runs through 12/5).

Adventure Series (Nov. 6) Stan Walsh, “America—from Sea to Shining Sea,” Paulin Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Fall Festival (Nov. 7) PUC’s annual cultural extravaganza featuring ethnic food, great entertainment and games for the whole family; Pacific Auditorium, 3-9 p.m.

Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert (Nov. 13) Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.

Thanksgiving Recess (Nov. 19-28)

General Student Recital (Nov. 29) Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.

Southeastern California Conference

Pathfinder Camporee 50th Anniversary (Oct. 7-10) Rancho Jurupa. Church members are welcome to come celebrate with the Pathfinders. Fireworks and a laser show will highlight Saturday night, 951-509-2265.

Jennifer La Mountain (Oct. 8) 7:30 p.m. La Mountain, a recording and concert artist, will present an inspirational concert of gospel and contemporary Christian music. Loma Linda Filipino Church, 11180 New Jersey Street. Freewill offering.

Revelation Offers Hope (Oct. 15-Nov. 20) San Bernardino, Orange Show Citrus Buildings. Ron Halvorsen, It Is Written speaker. A series of 22 meetings beginning at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 951-509-2296.

Community Services Retreat (Oct. 21-24) Pine Springs Ranch. Keynote speakers are Gerald and Linda Penick. Sponsored by the Southeastern California Conference community services department, 951-509-2298.

“K” Street/16th Street Church Family Reunion (Oct. 27-30) Homecoming 2004, celebrating 76 years of memories and ministry in the Inland Empire. Info: 909-888-0084 or Gladys Powerll, 909-888-2742.

Hispanic Prayer Camp (Oct. 29-31) Pine Springs Ranch. Featuring Tulio Peverini; 951-509-2333.

Paradise Valley Church Centennial Sabbath (Nov. 6) Friday, 7 p.m.; Sabbath, 9:30 a.m.; organ concert 4 p.m. 2801 East 8th St., National City, 619-267-8990.

Southeastern California Conference Third Quadrennial Constituency Session (Nov. 7) 9 a.m. La Sierra University Church, Sierra Vista and Pierce Streets, Riverside.

Southern California Conference

Annual SCC Women’s Ministries Retreat (Oct. 1-3) “Spiritual Fruit or Religious Nuts—Your Choice Determines Your Destiny.” Keynote Speaker, Nancy Kyte, Pacific Press Dir. of Trade and Marketing. Alpine Meadows Conference Center, 42900 Jenks Lake Rd., Angelus Oaks, CA 92305. Info: scc.adventist.org, 818-541-8401.

NET 2004 (Oct. 2-30) Featuring Walter Pearson, speaker-director of the Breath of Life telecast. For Southern California Conference locations, visit scc.adventist.org.

Hands of Praise Concert (Oct. 9) A sign-language ministry directed by Jenice Broomfield. 3 p.m. at the White Memorial Church, 401 North State St., Los Angeles. Info: 323-264-2170.

Vallejo Drive Church 40th Anniversary (Nov. 19-21) Themed “...and grace will lead me home.” Featuring Truth and Spirit Ministries, Christian Edition, International Fair and more. Info: 818-246-2476.