Arizona Conference

ABC Holiday Open House Sale (Dec. 5) 13405 N. Scottsdale Rd.

Retirees Christmas Dinner (Dec. 5) Conference office, 13405 N. Scottsdale Rd. Info: 623-933-6780.

Drive Thru Nativity (Dec. 8-10) Thunderbird Academy, 7410 E. Sutton. Info: 480-948-3300.

Christmas Concert (Dec. 11) 7:30 p.m. Thunderbird Academy, 7410 E. Sutton. Info: 480-948-3300.

Central California Conference

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

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. Free. Info: 559-233-1171.

Women’s Retreat (Jan. 28-30) Tenaya Lodge and (Feb. 4-6) Soquel. Registration deadlines: Tenaya, Dec. 31; Soque, Jan. 14. Info: Pat Curtis, 559-642-2396 or patcurtis@sti.net.

Fresno Adventist Academy Alumni Day (April 30) Date has changed to April 30. Mark your calendar.

La Sierra University

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

Astronomical Observatory (Dec. 3, Jan. 7) Come gaze at the stars, 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Info: 951-785-2273.

First Service Worship (Dec. 3) Christmas Candle Light Concert; (Dec. 10, 17) Samuel Leonor, Jr.; (Dec. 24) Dan Smith; (Dec. 31) Steve Hemenway. La Sierra University Church, 7:45 p.m. Info: 951-785-2090.

Christmas Recess (Dec. 10-Jan. 3) Info: 951-785-2000.

Winter Quarter Registration (through Jan. 3) Info: 951-785-2000.

Northern California Conference

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

Youth Rally (Jan. 7-8) Sacramento. Info: Rick Silvestri, 916-487-8684.

Church Leadership Convention (Jan.7-9) Leoni Meadows. Info: 925-685-4300.

Hispanic Youth Federation (Jan. 9) Northern California Conference. Info: 925-685-4300.

Palo Cedro Church 25th Anniversary (Jan.14-15) Info: 530-547-4777.

Pacific Union College

Music for a Sabbath Afternoon (Dec. 4) Music Department Christmas Concert, (Dec. 18) Carolyn Bisel, sanctuary, 4 p.m.

Christmas Concert (Dec. 5) Napa Valley Symphony and San Francisco Boys Chorus, sanctuary, 3 p.m. Info: 707-226-8742.

PUC Prep Christmas Concert (Dec. 11) Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.

Handel’s Messiah (Dec. 12) Napa Valley Symphony, sanctuary, 3 p.m. Info: 707-226-8742.

PUC Elementary Christmas Concert (Dec. 14) Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.

Christmas Vacation (Dec. 10-Jan. 2)

Rasmussen Art Gallery (Jan. 8) Arminée Chahbazian, “Sculpture and Encaustics,” opening reception 7-9 p.m. (exhibit runs through 2/3).

Adventure Series (Jan. 15) Dale Johnson, “Canada’s Incredible Parks,” Paulin Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Southeastern California Conference

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. Info: 760-568-0809.

“A Time for Love” (Dec. 10-12 and 17-19) A Christmas story of hope. 8 p.m. Fri/Sat; 4 p.m. Sundays KEYS Performing Arts Center, Garden Grove church, 12702 Ninth Street. Free, but donation taken. Info: 714-534-2475.

The Gift (Dec. 10, 11, 17, 18) 7 p.m. (also at 4 p.m. on Sabbaths) A Christmas musical drama of grace presented by Know Him Production, Redlands church, 520 Brookside Ave.

LLU Church Candlelight Concert (Dec. 11) 5 p.m. Gentry Gym, 24760 Stuart St. Loma Linda. Info: 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.

Christmas Break (Dec. 20-31) SECC K-12 Schools

Christmas Eve Program (Dec. 24) 7:45 p.m. La Sierra University church, corner of Sierra Vista and Pierce streets, Riverside. Info: 951-354-7095.

Southern California Conference

The Philadelphian Chorale (Dec. 11) Celebrating 10 years of music ministry at the Philadelphian church, 2640 Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach. 6 p.m. Fred Settle, director. Former chorale members, join the celebration. Special guests: HOPE, Ullanda Innocent-Palmer, Echords, Silent and Hands of Praise. Free. Info: philadelphianchorale@sda.net.

Messiah Sing-a-long (Dec. 18) 4 p.m. at the White Memorial Church, 401 N. State St., Los Angeles. Free. 45+ young-adult orchestra and 100-voice choir with renowned conductor, Dr. Lloyd Mallory. Info: www.internationalmessiah.com.

The Best of “The Messiah” (Dec. 18, 19) Northridge Church, 17700 Plummer St., Northridge. Oratorios and cantatas with the Korean Philharmonic Orchestra of L.A. Participate in 60-voice adult choir or the children’s choir. Info: 818-349-8770.