Arizona Conference

ABC Bookmobile (Nov. 3-6) Info: azconference.org.

Global Evangelism: India (Nov. 3-18) Arizona leaders and lay people will do ShareHim Bible campaigns in India.

Hispanic Convocation (Nov. 4) Phoenix Spanish Church, 821 W Flower. Info: Carolina, 480-991-6777.

African-American Convocation (Nov. 11) Phoenix Beacon Light Church, 2602 N 51st Ave. Info: Florence, 480-991-6777.

Three Angels Prison Ministry Meeting (Nov. 11) Phoenix Beacon Light Church, 2602 N 51st Ave. Info: Shirley, 480-991-6777.

Hispanic Workers’ Meeting (Nov. 28) Arizona Conference Office, 13405 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. Info: Carolina, 480-991-6777.

ABC Holiday Open House (Dec. 3) 13405 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. Info: Judy, 480-991-8501.

La Sierra University

“Life Cycle: Reflections of Change and a New Hope for Future Generations” (Nov. 2-Dec. 7) Art exhibit in Brandstater Gallery featuring the professional photography of Jacalyn Lopez Garcia. M-Th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 2-5 p.m. Info: 951-785-2959.

Observatory (Nov. 3) Star-gazing, weather permitting. Info: 951-785-2273; www.lasierra.edu/observatory.

Alex Bryan (Nov. 8-11) Guest speaker with Spiritual Life, LSU Church. Info: 951-785-2090.

Thaine B. Price Science Complex Ribbon Cutting/Dedication (Nov. 9) 5:30 p.m. Info: 951-785-2500.

Stahl Center Weekend (Nov. 11) Speaker Charles Sandefur, ADRA president. LSU Church. Info: 951-785-2999.

Fall Orchestra Concert (Nov. 11) 7:30 p.m. Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

Faculty Recital (Nov. 12) Pinfei Tang, cello, Hole Memorial Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Info: 951-785-2036.

The Merchant of Venice (Nov. 30, Dec. 1-4) Drama featuring LSU students, Matheson, 7:30 p.m. except Friday, matinee at 2:30 p.m. and matinee on Sunday. Info: 951-785-2241.

Candlelight Concert (Dec. 1) Features many LSU music groups, 7:30 p.m., LSU Church. Info: 951-785-2036.

Live Christmas Créche Petting Zoo (Dec. 1) Sponsored by the Stahl Center, 5-9 p.m., LSU Church lawns. Info: 951-785-2999.

Nativity Scenes Display (Dec. 1, 2) Sponsored by the Stahl Center, Dec. 1, 6-10 p.m., Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sierra Vista Chapel across from the LSU Church. Info: 951-785-2999.

Fall Wind Ensemble (Dec. 2) 7:30 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

Mission Projects (Nov. 19-25) Katrina; (Nov. 19-22) Riverside; (Nov. 19-22) Mexico. Info: 951-785-2090.

First Service Worship. Friday nights at 7:45 p.m. LSU Church, Sierra Vista Chapel. Info: 951-785-2090.

Northern California Conference

Koinonia Women’s Retreat (Nov. 3-5) Leoni Meadows. Info: L.J. Hughes, 707-644-2217.

Marriage Encounter (Nov. 3-5) Rancho Cordova Best Western. Info: John and Carolyn Wilt, 800-497-9335.

Sabbath School Workshops (Nov. 4) Eureka; (Nov. 18) Redding; (Dec. 2) Santa Rosa; (Dec. 3) NCC office. Info: Sabbath School Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Asian New Members Retreat (Nov. 4-5) Leoni Meadows. Info: Jae Sang Yoo, 707-255-5092.

Teen Pathfinder Caving (Nov. 9-12) Lava Beds National Monument Park. Info: Youth Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

NCC CHIP Summit (Nov. 15-19) Sacramento Radisson Hotel. Info: Health Ministries Department 925-685-4300.

Pacific Union College

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

Thrive (Nov. 4) PUC will tune in to this annual all-day live simulcast, which focuses on equipping women to impact their churches and communities. Info: 707-965-7297.

College Days (Nov. 5-6) Academy seniors visit the campus for a glimpse of college life. Info: 800-862-7080 or enroll@puc.edu.

Rasmussen Art Gallery Opening (Nov. 4) Local artist Monty Monty presents his “Vintage Sculpture and Assemblage” exhibit, showing through Dec. 10. The opening is 7-9 p.m. Info: 707-965-6303.

Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Nov. 11) The college ensemble performs. Paulin Hall, 7 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.

Evensong (Nov. 11) Complete the Sabbath with a restful program of music. PUC church, 4:15 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.

Southeastern California Conference

Coronary Health Improvement Project 2006 Summit (Nov. 15-19) Sacramento, Calif. For church health leaders and everyone with a passion for health ministry. CEUs available. Info: 866-732-2447; www.adventistCHIP.org.

Children’s Ministry/Sabbath School Leaders Convention (Nov. 10-12) “M-Powering Parents.” Pine Springs Ranch. Info: 951-509-2266.

Jim McDonald Vespers Concert (Nov. 25) 4 p.m. Palm Desert Oasis Church, 74-200 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert. Free. Info: 760-568-0809.

Palm Springs Christmas Parade (Dec. 2) Saturday evening. The Palm Springs church will have a float in this delightful downtown parade. Info: 760-327-5112.

Drug Alternative Program Concert (Dec. 2) 5 p.m. Featuring John Owens and Kelly Minter and DAP Heavenly Heights Choir. Campus Hill Church, 11057 Hill Drive, Loma Linda. Free. Offering taken for the DAP program. Info: 909-796-0222.

Sanctuary Choir Christmas Concert (Dec. 9) 4 p.m. Campus Hill Church, 11057 Hill Drive, Loma Linda.

Christmas Cantata (Dec. 9) 7 p.m. San Diego Broadway Spanish Church, 2411 E. Broadway Street. Info: 619-234-5790.

Palm Springs Winter Camp Meeting (Jan. 26-27) Speakers: Jan Paulsen, GC president; Charles Sandefur, ADRA director; Sharon Cress, associate secretary, GC ministerial department. Music: La Sierra University Chamber Singers, Earl Richards, director. Sponsored by the Palm Springs Church, 620 S. Sunrise Way. Info: 760-327-5112.

Pipe Organ Concert (Nov. 4) Jackson Borges, Paradise Valley Church, 2701 East 8th St, National City CA 91950, 4 p.m. Info at 619-475-0383 or pvchurch@aol.com.

Southern California Conference

“Health Ministry in an Addictive Environment” (Nov. 4) Featuring Mickey Ask, M.D., LLU; Bob Stotz MPH, CHES; Chaplain Bruce Nelson, GAMC; and more. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. Info: scc.netadventist.org; 818-546-8462; e-mail, bcooney818@sbcglobal.net.

“How to Prepare a Church for ‘Share Him’ Evangelism” (Nov. 4) Training event for lay people; 3- 6 p.m. at the Glendale Adventist Medical Center auditorium. Info: Barbara Hart, 818-546-8405.