Arizona Conference

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

Three Angels Prison Ministries Meeting (Nov. 27) South Mountain Church, 200 W. Southern Ave., Phoenix, 3:30 p.m. Share Jesus with those behind bars. Info: Florence, 480-991-6777, ext. 127.

Mission Trip to Peru (Nov. 17-28) Sponsored by Arizona Conference/Thunderbird Adventist Academy/Maranatha. Build a church, enjoy a VBS and DVD outreach, youth street evangelism, and a medical and dental program. Info: Phil Draper, 480-991-6777, ext. 139, or phildraper@azconference.org.

Central California Conference

Youth Prayer Conference (Nov. 4-7) Modesto Adventist Academy. To register, contact Diane Flitcraft at 559-347-3189 or communication@cccsda.org.

5th Annual CHIP Summit 2004 (Nov. 10-14) Vancouver, BC. Learn how to conduct the Coronary Health Improvement Project. Register: 800-732-7587 or PlusLine.org. CHIP info: adventistCHIP.org or 866-732-2447.

African-American Singles Retreat (Nov. 19-21) Camp Wawona. Registration info: Wanda Flowers, 559-347-3172 or wflowers@cccsda.org.

Holiday Community Concert (Dec. 11) Earl Meyers, baritone singer, 4 p.m. Fresno Westside Church, 2750 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. Free. Accompaniment includes pianist Alan Rea and organist Ed Wagner.

Winter Cantata (Dec. 18) Fresno Central sanctuary choir and guests present “Journeys of Love” at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Fresno Central Church. Info: 559-233-1171.

La Sierra University

University Experience (Nov. 1, 15, 16) An opportunity for academy students to check out La Sierra University. Nov. 8 is Preview Days for high school students. Info: 951-785-2000.

“La Sierra Passages,” Mural Gala (Nov. 3-Dec. 10) Featuring the mural that will be placed along the Hwy. 91 and Pierce St. underpass as well as the mural process, sketches, pictures and previous work from the artist. M-Th., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Info: 951-785-2959.

Astronomical Observatory (Nov. 5, Dec. 3) Come gaze at the stars, 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Info: 951-785-2273.

First Service Worship (Nov. 5, 19) Samuel Leonor, Jr.; (Nov. 12) Geoff Blake; (Dec. 3) Christmas Candle Light Concert. LSU Church, 7:45 p.m. Info: 951-785-2090.

“The Importance of Being Earnest” (Nov. 11-14) Oscar Wilde, the 19th century’s master satirist, turns his critical eye on the English aristocracy. Directed by Aarika Chilson. Matheson Chapel, Thurs., Sat. and Sun., 8 p.m.; Friday, 2 p.m. Info: 951-785-2241.

La Sierra Symphony Orchestra (Nov. 14) 7:30 p.m. Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

Thanksgiving Recess (Nov. 20-28). Info: 951-785-2000.

Northern California Conference

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

SDA Marriage Encounter (Nov. 5-7) Sacramento. Info: Mark and Neysa Bahlke, 916-988-8368 or NorCalME@poboxes.com.

Koinonia Women’s Retreat (Nov. 5-7) Leoni meadows. Info: 704-644-2217.

Sabbath School Workshop (Nov. 6) Sacramento Capitol City church; (Nov. 20) Palo Cedro Church; (Dec. 4) St. Helena Church; (Dec. 5) Northern California Conference. Info: Del Dunavant, 925-685-4300.

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

Pacific Union College

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

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

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.

College Days (Nov. 7-8) for Northern and Central California academies. Info: 800-862-7080 or enroll@puc.edu.

General Student Recital (Nov. 8) Paulin Hall, 7 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.

Christmas Tree Lighting (Nov. 29) 7 p.m.

Music for a Sabbath Afternoon (Dec. 4) Music Department Christmas Concert, sanctuary, 4 p.m.

Christmas Vacation (Dec. 10-Jan. 2)

Southeastern California Conference

Revelation Offers Hope (Oct. 15-Nov. 20) San Bernardino, Orange Show Citrus Buildings. Evangelist Ron Halvorsen, speaker. A series of 26 meetings on Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Southeastern California Conference and It Is Written. Info: 951-509-2296.

Paradise Valley Church Centennial Sabbath (Nov. 6) Visitors and friends welcome. 2801 East 8th St., National City, 619-267-8990.

Southeastern California Conference Third Quadrennial Session (Nov. 7) 9 a.m. La Sierra University Church, corner of Sierra Vista and Pierce streets.

Yolanda Palmer Concert (Nov. 20) 4:30 p.m. Campus Hill Church, 11057 Hill Dr. in Loma Linda, 909-796-0222.

SECC K-12 Schools Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 22-26)

Filipino Convocation (Nov. 24-28) Loma Linda Filipino Church Multipurpose Center, 11180 New Jersey St., Redlands. Info: 909-798-3822.

Jim McDonald Thanksgiving Concert (Nov. 27) 4 p.m. Palm Desert Oasis Church, 74200 Country Club Dr.

LSU Church Candlelight Concert (Dec. 3) 7:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary, corner of Sierra Vista and Pierce streets, 951-354-7095.

9th Annual DAP Christmas Concert (Dec. 4) A benefit for the Drug Alternative Program, 5:30 p.m. Campus Hill Church, 11057 Hill Dr. in Loma Linda. Freewill offering. Info: 909-783-1094.

The Messiah Sing-along (Dec. 5) 3 p.m. Palm Springs Church, 620 South Sunrise Way, 760-327-5112.

“The Walk to Bethlehem” (Dec 6, 7, 10, 11) 7 p.m. Costumed people and live animals, Palm Desert Oasis Church, 74200 County Club Dr., 760-568-0809.

LLU Church Candlelight Concert (Dec. 11) 5 p.m. Gentry Gym, 24760 Stuart St. Loma Linda, 909-558-4570.

Sabbath School Workshop (Dec. 12) J. Alfred Johnson, NAD Sabbath school director and adult ministries, speaker. SECC office assembly room, 11130 Pierce St., Riverside. Info: 951-509-2260.

Southern California Conference

“Search for Truth” (Nov. 3-Dec. 3) A Revelation seminar with speaker Jeffery Lewis. Sunday, Wednesday and Friday each week, 7 p.m., Altadena Church, 2609 N. Lincoln Ave. Info: 626-794-3953.

“The Great Salvation Controversy” (Nov. 13-14) Featuring Greater N.Y. Conf. Pastor Kevin D. Paulson. Santa Barbara Church. Info: 805-967-9615, 212-534-0484, admin@sbsda.sbcoxmail.com.

Vallejo Drive Church 40th Anniversary (Nov. 19-20) The weekend motto is “...and grace will lead me home.” 300 Vallejo Drive, Glendale. Info: 818-246-2476.

The Philadelphian Chorale (Dec. 11) Celebrate 10 years of music ministry; 6 p.m., Philadelphian Church, 2640 Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach. Former chorale members are encouraged to be a part of the celebration. Director Fred Settle. Special guests will include HOPE, Ullanda Innocent Palmer, Echords, Silent and Hands of Praise. Free. Info: philadelphianchorale@sda.net.