Arizona Conference
Adventist Book Center Holiday Open House (Dec. 3) 13405 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale.
Three Angels Prison Ministry (Dec. 9) South Mountain Church, 200 W. Southern, Phoenix, 3:30-5 pm. Election of officers. Info: Florence, 480-991-6777.
ABC closed (Dec. 24-25; Dec. 28-Jan.7)
Central California Conference
Christmas Concert (Dec. 9) Patti Ruminson and friends present “Noelle—the Angels did sing” at the Porterville church at 10:45 a.m. Info: 559-784-6031.
Earl Meyers Christmas Concert (Dec. 9) Fresno Westside church; 4 p.m.
“Manger Memories” Cantata (Dec. 16) Fresno Central Sanctuary Choir and guests. Produced & directed by Norma C. Montez. 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Info: 559-233-1171.
Women’s Retreats (Jan. and Feb.) Info: Pat Curtis, 559-642-2396 or patcurtis@sti.net.
La Sierra University
“Life Cycle: Reflections of Change and a New Hope for Future Generations” (through Dec. 7) Exhibit in Brandstater Gallery featuring the professional photography of Jacalyn Lopez Garcia. M-Th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun. 2-5 p.m. Info: 951-785-2959.
LSU Observatory (Dec. 1) Stargazing, weather permitting. Info: 951-785-2273; www.lasierra.edu/observatory.
“First Five Dates: An Evening of Romantic Comedies” (Dec. 1-4) Drama featuring LSU students, Matheson, 7:30 p.m. except Friday, matinee at 2:30 p.m. with added matinee on Sunday. Info: 951-785-2241.
Candlelight Concert (Dec. 1) LSU Chamber Singers, University Chorale, Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, La Sierra University Brass Quartet, and La Sierra Symphony Orchestra 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.
Amor Mission Project, Mexico (Dec. 17-22) Info: 951-785-2090.
Katrina Mission Project (Dec. 17-23) Info: 951-785-2090.
First Service Worship. Friday nights at 7:45 p.m. at the LSU Church. Info: 951-785-2090.
Northern California Conference
Sabbath School Workshops (Dec. 2) Santa Rosa church; (Dec. 3) NCC office. Info: Sabbath School Ministries, 925-685-4300.
Youth Rally (Jan. 5-6) Carmichael church. Info: Youth Ministries, 925-685-4300.
Pacific Union College
String Bass Recital (Dec. 2) Karen Zimmerman will perform. Paulin Hall, 7 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.
Christmas Concert (Dec. 9) The music department will present “Lessons & Carols.” Choir, handbells, strings and woodwinds will perform. PUC church, 4 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.
Religious Liberty
Focus on Freedom Rally (Jan. 13) Annual religious liberty rally; Hall of Liberty, Forest Lawn, Glendale, 3 p.m. Speakers include Steve Wohlberg, speaker/director of White Horse Media, and Alan J. Reinach, Esq., Director of Public Affairs & Religious Liberty in the Pacific Union. Topics include first and second angels’ messages, followed by a discussion.
Southeastern California Conference
Handel’s Messiah Sing-along (Dec. 3) 3 p.m. Palm Springs Church, 620 Sunrise Way. Moreno Valley Master Chorale, conductor, Viorel Gheorghe. 760-327-5112.
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. Sponsored by the Palm Springs Church, 620 S. Sunrise Way. Info: 760-327-5112.
Southern California Conference
Annual Glendale City Church Christmas Concert (Dec. 1) 610 East California Ave., Glendale. Featuring the Sanctuary Choir, Sunshine Singers, bell choir, Glendale Academy Chorale, brass and organ. Presented by the GCC Music Dept. at 7 p.m. Info: 818-244-7241.
“Bethlehem Towne” (Dec. 4-8) Children’s interactive nativity program at the Camarillo church, 3975 East Las Posas Road, Camarillo; 7-8 p.m. Info: 805-482-4632.
Vallejo Drive Church Christmas Candlelight Concert (Dec. 9) 300 Vallejo Drive, Glendale. 4 p.m. Choral, organ, bell choir and brass music celebrating Christ’s birth. Info: 818-246-2476.
26th Annual Lancaster Church Christmas Candlelight Service (Dec.16) 43824 North 30th Street West, Lancaster. 4:30 p.m. “Afterglow,” 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Info: 661-943-5725.
Christmas Choral Concert (Dec. 16) Moorpark Community Fellowship, 5 p.m. Choir and orchestra performance of the Christmas Cantata, “All Is Calm, All Is Bright,” at Mesa Verde Middle School, 14000 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. Info: www.moorparkcommunitychurch.com, 805-857-1097.
Agape Light Tattoo Removal Program (Dec. 22) 7 p.m. Culver City Church, 11828 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. Free tattoo removal for tattoos on the hands, face, or neck. Low-cost program for all other tattoos. Info: 310-398-9205; tattooremoval.org.
Community Outreach Event (Dec. 23) Food, toy distribution, sponsored by the Compton Community and Tamarind Avenue churches. 2:30 p.m. in the park at Central & Alondra intersection, Compton. Info/donate unwrapped toys and pickup/drop-off arrangements, Pastor John McCoy, 310-631-5284.
“Navidad en Familia” (Dec. 23) A Christmas play, 5 p.m. for Sociedad de Jovenes. San Fernando Spanish Church, 14646 Chatsworth Drive, Mission Hills. Info: 818-361-9790.
