Arizona Conference

Sixth Annual Men’s Retreat (Sept. 24-26) Camp Yavapines, Prescott. Featuring AZ Conference president Duane McKey; Gary Venden; Masters IV. Info: Dennis, 602-431-1444, or Paul, 928-208-9743.

Camp Yavapines Work Bee (Sept. 24-28; Oct. 29-Nov. 2) The willing hands of many have made a great improvement in the camp — painting, cleaning, yard work. Fresh air, meals and rooms provided. Info: Shirley, 480-991-6777, ext. 117; P.O. Box 12340, Scottsdale, AZ 85267.

3 Angels Prison Ministries Meeting (Sept. 25) South Mountain Church, 200 W. Southern Ave., Phoenix, 3:30-5 p.m. Share Jesus with those behind bars. Info: Florence, 480-991-6777, ext. 127.

7th Annual Women's Retreat (Sept. 24) “Back to Basics, Don’t Be Fooled” with Dr. Katie Arnette. Best Western Inn Suites Hotel, Tucson. Sponsored by Consortium of Women’s Ministries of Arizona. Registration info: 602-276-0342 or 602-276-0373.

State Health Outreach Booth (Oct. 7-24) Volunteers needed 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 others. Info: Fran or Darlene, 602-971-6010.

Central California Conference

African-American Convocation (Sept. 17-19) Fresno Westside Church. Info: Wanda Flowers, 559-347-3172 or wflowers@cccsda.org.

Singles’ Retreat (Sept. 17-19) “Praying Single,” Camp Wawona. Featuring Ross Caulkin. Registration info: Silvia Flores, 559-347-3174 or sflores@cccsda.org.

Youth Convention (Oct. 9) “Generation in Action!” featuring Les Pollard. Fresno Civic Auditorium, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Many workshops. Info: Diane Flitcraft, 559-347-3189 or communication@cccsda.org.

Young Adult Retreat (Oct. 15-17) Camp Wawona. Featuring Pastor Micheal Goetz, chaplain of the Carlisle Police Dept. in Carlisle, Pa. Registration info: Diane Flitcraft, 559-347-3189, communication@cccsda.org, or www.cccsda.com.

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

La Sierra University

Astronomical Observatory (Sept. 3, Oct. 1) Come on campus the first Friday of the month at 8:30 p.m. and gaze at the stars, weather permitting. Info: 951-785-2273.

First Service Worship (Sept. 3) Chris Oberg; (Sept. 10) Steve Hemenway; (Sept. 17) Dan Smith; (Sept. 24) Samuel Leonor, Jr. Friday nights, 7:45 p.m. at the LSU Church. Info: 951-785-2090.

Parent/Freshman Orientation (Sept. 10-11)

Mt. High Retreat (Sept. 12-14)

Faculty Colloquium (Sept. 15) Info: 951-785-2000.

Classes Begin (Sept. 20) Info: 951-785-2000.

University Worship (Sept. 23) Samuel Leonor, Jr.; (Sept. 30) TBD. Info: 951-785-2090.

Academic Convocation (Sept. 27) Info: 951-785-2000.

Founders’ Day (Oct. 3) Info: 951-785-2000.

Spiritual Emphasis Week (Oct. 5-7) Info: 951-785-2090.

Nevada-Utah Conference

Fall Color Event (Oct. 7-10) Join Willis Schlenker and friends as they enjoy fall colors at the lakes near Bishop. Info: 909-796-7516.

Northern California Conference

Hispanic Youth Congress (Sept. 3-6) Leoni Meadows. Info: 925-685-4300.

Pathfinder Leadership Convention (Sept. 10-12) Leoni Meadows. Info: 925-685-4300.

Pastor’s Backpacking Retreat (Sept. 12-15) Info: 925-685-4300.

Young Men’s Bivouac Retreat (Sept. 17-19) Paradise/Chico. Info: 925-685-4300.

Youth Pastor’s Planning Council (Sept. 21-22) Sacramento. Info: 925-685-4300.

Pacific Union Academy Leadership Conference (Sept. 23-26) Leoni Meadows. Info: 925-685-4300.

North Coast Pathfinder Campcraft Camporee Invitational (Oct. 1-3) 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.

Pacific Union College

Paulin Center for the Creative Arts (Sept. 1) Fall registration begins. Info: 707-965-6201.

PUC Publication Workshop (Sept. 7-9) For academy yearbook and newspaper editors. Info: 707-965-6605.

New Student Orientation (Sept. 17) Residence halls open for new students. Parent Orientation at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Info: 800-862-7080, ext. 2.

Fall Classes Begin (Sept. 21) Info: 800-862-7080 or visit lantern.puc.edu.

Albion Fall Bird Watching Workshop (Sept. 24-27) Info: 707-937-5440 or www.puc.edu/albion.

Week of Prayer (Sept. 27-Oct. 2)

Rasmussen Art Gallery (Oct. 2) Pirkle Jones, “Berryessa Valley and Beyond,” opening reception 7:30-9:30 (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.

Southeastern California Conference

Pathfinder Leaders’ Convention (Sept. 10-12) Pine Springs Ranch. Info: 951-509-2265.

Asian/Pacific Convocation (Sept. 11) Loma Linda Filipino Church (TBA) Info: 951-509-2260.

Inland Empire Chapter ASI Meeting (Sept. 14) 6:30 p.m. supper, 7 p.m. business meeting. Guest speaker Ron Halvorsen, music by Loma Linda Ukulele Strummers. No charge. Loma Linda Chinese Church Fellowship Hall, 25665 Van Leuven Street.

Adventurer Leaders’ Convention (Sept. 17-19) Pine Springs Ranch. Info: 951-509-2265.

Adventist Retiree Camp Meeting (Sept. 20-22) Pine Springs Ranch. Speakers, health talks, music, delicious food, relaxation, and fellowship planned for both retired workers and lay people. Sponsored by the Southeastern Calif. Conf. Info: 951-509-2258.

Pathfinder Camporee, 50-year Anniversary (Oct. 7-10) Rancho Jurupa.

Revelation Offers Hope (Oct. 15-Nov. 20) San Bernardino, Orange Show Citrus Buildings. Ron Halvorsen, It Is Written speaker. A series of 26 meetings on Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings.

Southern California Conference

“Freedom in Jesus” Hispanic Youth Camp (Sept. 3-6) Camp Cedar Falls. Featured speaker, Pastor Benjamin Del Pozo. Registration info: www.hymscc.org; Pastor Giddell Garcia, 562-754-3278.

Buried Blueprints at H2O: The Living Source (Sept. 9-12) Church awareness exhibit at the Ridgecrest Fair Exhibit Hall will invite fairgoers to the “Buried Blueprints” evangelistic series starting 9/17 featuring Ridgecrest Pastor John Aitken. Exhibit: Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S. Richmond Road, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

Seminar for Personal Growth, Success and Achievement (Sept. 10) Leo Schreven. 10-week Bible-based video seminar explores principles for developing your full potential. Eagle Rock Adventist Church, 2322 Merton Ave., L.A. 90041. Info: 323-257-5803.

Valley Crossroads Church 45th Anniversary Celebration (Sept. 10-12) Featuring Evangelist Emil Peeler; honoring Dr. Michael Fisher; formal banquet. Info: www.valleycrossroads.org; 818-896-4488.

L.A. County Fair 2004 Health Booth (Sept. 10-26) Pomona. Booth 4330, Bldg 4. Sponsored by SCC, LLU, White Memorial and Glendale Adventist medical centers and Simi Valley Hospital. To volunteer: 818-546-8461 or vbokermann@aol.com.

Adventist Single-Adult Ministries Sabbath (Sept. 18) Hollywood Church, 1711 N. Van Ness Ave., L.A. 90028. Info and RSVP: 818-992-5851.

SCC Womens’ Ministries Retreat (Oct. 1-3) Keynote Speaker, Nancy Kyte, Pacific Press Dir. of Trade/Marketing. Alpine Meadows Conference Center, 42900 Jenks Lake Road, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305. Women only, ages 13 and up. Info: scc.adventist.org; Edith Ashlock, 818-546-8400; Lillian Patton, 626-918-6941; Beverley Martin, 661-285-8025 or bmartin708@aol.com.