La Sierra University

La Sierra University Astronomical Observatory (March 5, April 2) Come on campus the first Friday of the month at 8:30 p.m. and gaze at the stars, weather permitting. Info: 909-785-2273.

First Service Worship (March 5) Samuel Leonor, Jr.; (March 12) Vaughn Nelson; (March 19) Jackie James; (March 26) Steve Hemenway. A contemporary way to welcome the Sabbath. Friday nights at 7:45 at the LSU Church. Info: 909-785-2090.

Faculty Recital (March 7) Richard Hofmann, trumpet, LSU lecturer in music. 7:30 p.m. Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 909-785-2036.

Winter Quarter Ends (March 18) Info: 909-785-2000.

Spring Recess (March 19-28) Info: 909-785-2000.

Spring Quarter Begins (March 29) Info: 909-785-2000.

Stahl Center Museum of Culture announces a new exhibit, “Games, Puppets, and Toys from Around the World.” Open Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. Info: 909-785-2105.

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.

Taking it to the Streets Ministry (March 5-7) San Francisco. Info: 925-685-4300.

English New Members Retreat (March 5-7) Leoni Meadows. Info: 925-685-4300.

Hispanic New Members Retreat (March 12-14) Leoni Meadows. Info: Richard Dena, 925-685-4300.

Prayer Retreat (March 19-21) Leoni Meadows. Info: Naomi Parson, 916-721-1586.

Hispanic Women’s Retreat (March 26-28) Leoni Meadows. Info: Richard Dena, 925-685-4300.

Shepherdess Retreat (April 2-4) Leoni Meadows. Info: Darlys Robertson, 925-685-4300.

Pathfinders Bike-a-thon (April 4) Solano Community College. Info: 925-685-4300.

Rio Lindo Academy Days (Apr. 25-26) Info: 707-431-5100 ext. 132 or www.riolindo.org.

NCC Constituency Meeting (May 16) Carmichael Church. Info: 925-685-4300.

Pacific Union College

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

Albion Whale Watching Weekend (March 5-7) Info: 707-937-5440.

Music for a Sabbath Afternoon (March 6) presents PUC Choral Ensembles, Paulin Hall, 4 p.m.

PUC Chamber Orchestra Concert (March 6) Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.

Fine Arts Series (March 7) presents violinist Mae Barizo. Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.

General Student Recital (March 9) Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.

Rasmussen Art Gallery: Art Department Faculty Exhibition (open through March 14) “New Work”

Spring Vacation (March 19-28)

CyberCourses Registration (through March 29) for spring quarter. Visit cybercourses.puc.edu for class schedule info.

Spring Quarter Instruction Begins (March 29)

Fine Arts Series (April 4) Lara Downes, piano. Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.

Southeastern California Conference

Handbell Festival (March 5) 7 p.m. Donavon Gray, director, La Sierra University Alumni Pavilion. Sponsored by the Southeastern California Conference office of education, 909-509-2311.

Pathfinder Kite Day (March 7) Mission Bay San Diego, 909-509-2265.

Praise and Thanksgiving Concert (March 13) 7 p.m. Campus Hill Church, Loma Linda. Christian Edition, With Praise, Called IV, Carole Derry-Bretsch, Adrian Pressley. A concert to praise God for sparing the life of Kathy Brockett Starrett, wife of Pastor Buz Starrett, after a serious accident. Info: 909-797-8658.

Matthews Brothers (March 27) 7:30 p.m. Multi-talented duo-vocalists, trumpeters, organists, pianists. Calimesa Church; a Calimesa Community Concert Series event. Ticket info: 909-795-4960.

Heritage Singers (March 27) 5 and 7 p.m. Azure Hills Church, 22633 Barton Road, Grand Terrace. Free.

Pathfinder/Teen Colorado River Trip (April 1-4) Info: 909-509-2265.

Hispanic Women’s Retreat (April 2-4) Pine Springs Ranch. Info: 909-509-2333.

Camerata of Los Angeles, Orchestra and Chorus (April 3) 7:30 p.m. “St. John’s Passion” by J. S. Bach, under the direction of H. Vincent Mitzelfelt. Corona Church, 2550 South Main Street. Ticket info: 909-737-5953.

Masters of Harmony (April 8) International Barbershop Chorus Winners; 7:30 p.m. Mesa Grande Academy, 975 S. Fremont. A Calimesa Community Concert Series event. Ticket info: 909-795-4960.

From this Day Forward (April 24) A one-day seminar, “Keep the passion, intimacy and commitment alive in your marriage.” Early registration discount ends March 8. Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego. Sponsored by NAD Family Ministries Department. Info: www.plusline.org or 800-732-7587.

Southern California Conference

6th Annual International Day (March 13) Lancaster Church and Antelope Valley Adventist School, 43824 North 30th St. West. All day, starting 9:30 a.m. Featuring Paul Siope, pastor for Polynesian ministry at the Hollywood Church. Musical program at 4 p.m., followed by an international feast. Info: 661-943-5725.

International Day of Fellowship Honoring Our Fire Fighters (March 20) Altadena Church, 2609 North Lincoln Ave. Featuring Jason McCracken, Message magazine representative. All day, starting 9:30 a.m. Info: 626-794-3953; 626-296-2576.

“Building the Future,” Annual Men’s Convention (March 26-28) Camp Cedar Falls. Two tracks: ages 13-25 and age 25+. Reservation info: James Lee, SCC vice president, 818-546-8404 or http://scc.adventist.org/events.asp.