Central California Conference

Annual Youth Convention (Oct. 8) Fresno Convention Center. Main speaker is Marc Woodson; afternoon workshops; sports tournament. Free. Lunch and dinner provided. Info: Diane Flitcraft, 559-347-3189 or communication@cccsda.org.

Family and Prayer Community Weekend (Oct. 21-22) Tulare church. Friday night special music and Sabbath afternoon concert by Michael Harris. Sabbath speaker is Dennis Seation. Free potluck and buffet dinner. Info: Betty, 559-635-4301.

Children’s Ministries Certification Training (Oct. 21-23) Central California Conference office. Presenters are Julie Lyles and Tamara Barker. Registration info: Susan Schwarz, 559-347-3042 or sschwarz@cccsda.org.

Senior Citizens Retreat (Nov. 4-6) Soquel Campgrounds. Guest speakers are Dr. K.S. Wiggins, Brian Neal, Grayce Grant and Judy Wright. Registration deadline is Oct. 17. Info: Silvia Flores-Aguilar, 559-347-3174 or sflores@cccsda.org.

La Sierra University

Ghandhi Film (Oct. 2) Sponsored by the Stahl Center Museum of Culture and SALSU, 7 p.m. in La Sierra Hall room 222. Info: 951-785-2999.

Academic Convocation (Oct. 4) Guest speaker France A. Córdova, chancellor, University of California, Riverside; LSU Church. Info: 951-785-2320.

Tuesday Tunes (Oct. 4) 8 p.m. Eagles Nest. Coordinator Anieesah Moore. Info: 951-785-2090.

Rendezvous (Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26) 10 p.m. Hole Memorial Auditorium. Coordinators Daniel Ruiz and Fidi Mwero. Info: 951-785-2090.

Visit LSU Observatory (Oct. 7) Star-gazing, weather permitting. Info: 951-785-2134.

First Service (Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28) 7:45 p.m., LSU church. Coordinator Jeoff Blake. Info: 951-785-2090.

Calico Winds (Oct. 9) 7:30 p.m. concert in Brandstater Gallery. Info: 951-785-2036.

Spiritual Emphasis Week (Oct. 11-13) Guest speaker John Henderson, LSU church. Info: 951-785-2090.

The Generation Project (through Oct. 13) Exhibit presented by the Brandstater Gallery and The Mission Inn Foundation, Brandstater Gallery. Reception Oct. 10. Info: 951-785-2959.

Ballet Folklorico (Oct. 18) Feature for Tuesday Tunes, 5 p.m., The Commons. Info: 951-785-2999.

Family Remembrance Day (Oct. 22) Chinese holiday celebrated from 2-5 p.m. in the Stahl Center Museum of Culture, La Sierra Hall. Info: 951-785-2999.

Piano Trio (Oct. 30) 7:30 p.m. concert in Brandstater Gallery. Info: 951-785-2036.

Festival of Nations (Oct. 30) 4-7 p.m., Campus Mall (weather permitting). LSU campus club booths, international food and fun. Info: 951-785-2383.

Pacific Union College

Week of Prayer (Oct. 3-8) Michael Knecht brings his insights to daily programs.

Rasmussen Art Gallery Opening (Oct. 8) Calligraphers Tom Emmerson and Myken Woods present “Brush to Paper,” Rasmussen Art Gallery, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Parents’ Weekend (Oct. 14-16) Parents are treated to a weekend of getting acquainted with PUC and student life. Events include receptions, special meals and a music department concert at 4 p.m. on Sabbath. Info: 707-965-6425

Hispanic-American Cultural Emphasis (Oct. 20-22) Colloquy, vespers and church service programming. Info: 707-965-6303

Organ Concert (Oct. 22) Kraig Scott, church sanctuary, 4 p.m. Info: 707-965-6303

Piano Quartet Concert (Oct. 29) Music for a Sabbath Afternoon: John Bennett, Rachelle Davis, LeRoy Peterson and Lynn Wheeler. Paulin Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m.

World Mission Week (Oct. 31-Nov. 4)

Organ Concert (Nov. 5) Gretchen Longwell, church sanctuary, 4 p.m.

Rasmussen Art Gallery Opening (Nov. 5) Gerald and Kelly Hong, Cheryl Constantini, and Mikio Matsumoto present “Collaborations in Clay,” Rasmussen Art Gallery, 7-9 p.m. Info: 707-965-6303.

Southeastern California Conference

Women and the Word (Oct. 21-22) A two-day celebration of women in ministry presented by Women’s Resource Center and La Sierra University Church. Register: 951-785-2470. Special Sabbath programs (Oct. 22) are free. La Sierra church, corner of Pierce and Sierra Vista Streets in Riverside.

Heritage Singers 35th Anniversary Concert (Oct. 22) 5 p.m. Crystal Cathedral, 12141 Lewis Street, Garden Grove.

Pathfinder Camporee (Nov. 3-6) Rancho Jurupa Campgrounds. Info: 951-509-2265.

Southern California Conference

Family Emphasis Weekend (Oct. 14-15) Rolling Hills church, 28340 Highridge Rd., Rolling Hills Estates, Calif. Speaker, Pastor Richard O’Ffill, author of Lord, Keep Your Mansions, Just Save My Children. Info: 310-541-1819.

2005 Evangelistic Series (Oct. 15-29) Los Angeles Central City Church, 650 West 21st Street, Los Angeles; 7 p.m. Speaker Leonard I. Mullins, author and radio/TV evangelist for the “Love Ship Ministries.” Info: 213-422-7178.

21st Century Seminar (Oct. 16) "My Family Matters." Speakers Drs. Kay Kuzma, Bailey Gillespie and Leslie and Prudence Pollard; Jackie Winston and Janice Broomfield. New Otani Hotel, 120 S. Los Angeles St., L.A. Sponsored by the Greater Los Angeles Region. Registration info: 818-546-8443.

Annual Art and Craft Fair (Oct. 16) Downey church, 9820 Lakewood Blvd. Art, food, crafts, games, sale. Art League Open Art Show. Free. Info: 562-869-6013.

“Great Awakening” Homecoming Sabbath (Oct. 22) Lancaster church, 43824 North 30th St. West. All day; speakers, music, lunch, concert and vespers. Food on sale after sundown to benefit local Antelope Valley Adventist School. Info: 661-943-5725.