Arizona Conference
Making a Difference at Camp Yavapines (April 9-14) Help with cleaning, painting, paint prep work, carpentry, electrical, sheet rock and general help. Meet Gary Lewis, new camp director, and enjoy the fresh mountain air, food and fellowship. Info: 480-991-6777, ext. 117, or
phildraper@azconference.org.
Hispanic Women’s Retreat (April 23-25) “Ante Su Presencia,” at Camp Yavapines. Featuring Miriam Alonzo, Rosalie Flores, Lina Soria and Ruth Collins. Special music by Isis Espana and Marissa Martinez. Info: Maria, 623-465-4403.
Three Angels Prison Ministry Meeting (April 24) Phoenix Spanish Church, 821 W. Flower St., 3:30 p.m. Info: Florence, 480-991-6777, ext. 127.
Central California Conference
California Youth Rush (June 6-Aug. 13) Want a summer ministry and a good scholarship, too? Join a Magabook team doing literature evangelism. Check out pictures at ccc.adventist.org/rush and get an application, or contact Bill Krick at 559-347-3151 or
wkrick@cccsda.org. Must be 16 or older.
La Sierra University
Astronomical Observatory (April 2, May 7) Come gaze at the stars, weather permitting. Info: 909-785-2273.
Taylor String Quartet (April 4) Featuring LSU faculty Jason Uyeyama, violin; Lucille Taylor, viola; Jeffry Kaatz, cello; and Lyndon Johnston Taylor, violin; at 7:30 p.m. in Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 909-785-2036.
Faculty Recital Series (April 10-11) This two-night presentation of Brahms’ violin sonatas features music faculty Jason Uyeyama, violin, and Elvin Rodriguez, piano, at 7:30 p.m. in Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 909-785-2320.
Easter Pageant (April 10) LSU Church. Info: 909-785-2090.
Annual Student Show (April 12-25) This exhibit displays drawings, paintings, books, digital images, graphic design, printmaking, photography, ceramics and mixed media by students of the art department. Brandstater Gallery. Info: 909-785-2959.
Hancock Youth Ministry Lecture and Symposium (April 17) Info: 909-785-2091.
Graduate Programs Open House (April 20) Info: 909-785-2000.
First Service Worship (April 2, 23) Samuel Leonor, Jr.; (April 9) Vaughn Nelson; (April 16) Raewyn Hankins; (April 30) Dwell Ministries Concert; 7:45 p.m. at the LSU Church Info: 909-785-2090.
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 p.m. Stahl info: 909-785-2999 or
stahl@lasierra.edu. Museum info: 909-785-2209.
Nevada-Utah Conference
Couples’ Retreat (May 14-16) Zion Park Inn, Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah. Featuring Walter Wright, president of the Lake Union. Info: Robin Cordova, 801-969-5303.
Northern California Conference
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.
Youth Rally (April 23-24) Paradise Church. Info: 925-685-4300.
Teen Pathfinder Rock Climbing I (April 22-25) Yosemite. Info: 925-685-4300.
Blind Bike-a-thon (April 25) Sacramento Adventist Academy is raising funds for Christian Record Services. SAA students will team up with blind cyclists on tandem bikes to ride on the American River Bike Trail. Money raised will give blind students the opportunity to attend summer camp. Info: 916-481-2300.
Community Services Retreat (April 25-28) Leoni Meadows. Info: 925-685-4300, ext. 1273.
Youth Pastors Planning Retreat (April 26-29) Bodega Bay. Info: 925-685-4300.
Teen Pathfinder Rock Climbing II (April 29-May 2) Yosemite. Info: 925-685-4300.
Northern California Marriage Encounter (April 30-May 2) Rancho Cordova. Info: John and Carolyn Wilt, 800-497-9335.
Prayer Seminar (May 6-7) Chico. Info: 530-342-7777.
NCC Prayer Conference (May 7-8) Chico Church. Featuring James Pedersen, Del Dunavant, Naomi Parson, Scott Cady, Linda Buckingham, Mary Jo Lauderdale, Laura Ruf, Judy Williams, Jim Cymbala. Registration begins 9 a.m. Friday. Info: 530-342-7777.
God’s Plan for Financial Success (May 14-16) Leoni Meadows. Info: 925-685-4300, ext. 1273.
NCC Constituency Meeting (May 16) Carmichael Church. Info: 925-685-4300.
Pacific Union College
Fine Arts Series (April 4) Lara Downes, piano. Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.
Week of Prayer (April 5-10) PUC Sanctuary, 9:50 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Homecoming Weekend 2004 (April 15-18) Info: 707-965-7500.
Student Art Show (April 15) Rasmussen Art Gallery. Reception and awards presentation at 7 p.m. Exhibit runs through May 9.
Heubach Lecture (April 15) presents Dr. John McVay. Dauphinee Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
Spring Festival (May 2) Pacific Auditorium, 5-8 p.m.
Paulin Center for the Creative Arts Recital (May 11) Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.
PUC Chamber Orchestra Concert (May 15) Paulin Hall, 9 p.m.
PUC Junior Orchestra Benefit Concert (May 16) Paulin Hall, 4 p.m.
Malcolm Maxwell Golf Classic (May 17) Info: 707-965-7500.
General Student Recital (May 18) Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.
Art Majors, Degree Projects (May 20) Rasmussen Art Gallery. Opening reception 7-9 p.m. Exhibit runs through June 13.
Adventure Series (May 22) presents Mike Shiley, Amazing Thailand, Dauphinee Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert (May 22) Paulin Hall, 9 p.m.
PUC Choral Ensembles Concert (May 23) Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.
Albion Spring Bird Watching Workshop (May 28-31) Info: 707-937-5440.
Southeastern California Conference
SECC Constituency Pre-sessions (April 20) Riverside County, 7 p.m., La Sierra Spanish Church; (May 2) San Diego/Imperial Counties, 6 p.m., San Diego Maranatha Church; (May 5) Orange County, 7 p.m., Garden Grove Church; (May 12) San Bernardino County (includes Loma Linda area), 7 p.m., Loma Linda Filipino Church.
Masters of Harmony (April 3) International Barbershop Chorus Winners. 7:30 p.m. Mesa Grande Academy, 975 S. Fremont, Calimesa. A Calimesa Community Concert Series event. Ticket info: 909-795-4960.
Adventure Fun Day (April 18) Southeastern California Conference grounds.
From This Day Forward (April 24) “Keep the passion, intimacy and commitment alive in your marriage.” Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego. Sponsored by NAD Family Ministries Department. Info:
Plusline.org or 800-732-7587.
ASI Convention (April 29-May 1) Pacific Palms Conference Resort, Industry Hills, Calif. Info: 805-413-7254.
Singles Weekend Retreat (April 30-May 2) Pine Springs Ranch. “Growing Faith” is Pastor James Robins’ theme for the weekend. Info: 619-224-1372;
sandiegosinglefocus.org;
plsda.org. Sponsored by Adventist Single Adult Ministries/San Diego Single Focus.
Maximum Impact Simulcast: The Qualities of a Leader (April 30) Featuring John E. Maxwell and six other leadership experts. Paradise Valley Church, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2801 East 8th Street, National City. Info: 619-267-8990.
Youth Rally (May 1) Crystal Cathedral. Sponsored by the Southeastern California Conference youth and education departments. Info: 909-509-2265.
Pathfinder Fair (May 16) Parade at 10 a.m. on Pierce Street in front of the SECC office, 11330 Pierce Street in Riverside; fair follows.
Retiree Camp Meeting (May 17-19) Pine Springs Ranch. Jim and Sharon Cress, keynote speakers. Also Alan Reinach, Georgia Hodgkin and Karen Martell. Music by Gerald Penick and Friends, and Carole Derry-Bretsch. Sponsored by SECC. Reservations: 909-509-2258.
Southern California Conference
Christian Life Center Grand Opening (April 10) Santa Clarita Church, 24436 Valley Street. 2 p.m. All members and friends welcome! Evening supper and social. Info: 661-259-5420.
“Highly Effective Marriage” Seminar (April 23-25) Nancy Van Pelt. Norwalk Church. Registration info: 562-863-0614 or
PastorFrank@norwalksda.org.
