Arizona Conference

Pathfinder Day (Feb. 11) Beacon Light Church, 2602 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix. Pastor James Black, guest speaker, will give an update on the 2007 Youth Convocation in Texas.

Camelback Cultural Series Lecture (Feb. 17, 18) Doug Newton, Ph.D., explores claims of creationism from recent scientific data from Mt. Saint Helens; (Feb. 25) “Malta, the Island Fortress,” with Ambassador Kathy Proffitt; 5902 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 6:30 p.m.

Cooking School (Feb. 7, 14, 21) Karen Houghton; sponsored by It Is Written. Glendale Church, 6801 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale, 7 p.m. Free childcare. Info: 480-991-6777.

Archeological Series (Feb. 24, 25; March 3, 4, 7) Presented by Tony Moore, Paradise Valley Church, 2727 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix, 7 p.m.

Camelback 30-Year Anniversary Celebration (March 4) 5902 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, with special music, guests and other features. Info: 480-947-3781 or www.camelbackchurch.net.

Central California Conference

Winterfest 2006 (March 18) Annual Bay Area concert; "Three Days — The Crucifiction to the Resurrection." Mtn. View Central Adventist Church, 1425 Springer Rd, Mtn View, CA 94043; 4 and 6:30 p.m. Free tickets: 650-967-2189.

La Sierra University

Observatory (Feb. 3) Gaze at the stars, weather permitting, in the LSU Observatory. Info: 951-785-2273.

George Burwick “Multimedia Installation” (through Feb. 16) Exhibit at the Brandstater Gallery in the Visual Arts Center, open M-Th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sun. 2-5 p.m. Info: 951-785-2959.

Annual Paul Landa Lecture (Feb. 11) Featured speaker is Vincent G. Harding, Ph.D., Faculty Emeritus in the School of Theology at Iliff University in Denver, Colo.; 3:30 p.m. in the LSU Church. Info: 951-785-2041.

“Seven Years in Tibet” (Feb. 11) Film: Stahl Center Museum of Culture and SALSU sponsored event; 8 p.m. La Sierra Hall room 222. Info: 951-785-2999.

Faculty Recital (Feb. 12) Featuring Jungwon Jin, lecturer in music, piano; 7:30 p.m. Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

Winter Production “American Sisters” (Feb. 23-26) Written and directed by Bruce E. Gilman, professor of English, this drama explores one family’s experience of our nation’s current conflict. Matheson Chapel. Info: 951-785-2241.

Alumni Vespers (Feb. 24) Featuring Music Department ensembles; 7:30 p.m. Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

LSU Homecoming 2005 (Feb. 24-26) Classes of 1926, ’36, ’46, ’56, ’66, ’76, ’81 reunions Saturday night. Special invitation to all graduates of 50 years or more (1922-1955). Info: 951-785-2578.

Graduate Weekend (Feb. 24-26) All off-campus students interested in graduate programs are invited. Info, Gene Edelbach: 951-785-2000.

Melashenko Family Concert (Feb. 25) Homecoming feature; 4 p.m. LSU Church. Info: 951-785-2578.

Symphony Orchestra (Feb. 25) Conducted by John Carter. 7:30 p.m. Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

First Service Worship. Friday nights at 7:45 p.m. at the LSU Church. Info: 951-785-2090.

Northern California Conference

Church Leadership Convention (Feb. 3-5) Leoni Meadows. Info: NCC President’s Office, 925-685-4300.

Freshman/Sophomore Academy Student Retreat (Feb. 10-12) Leoni Meadows. Info: NCC Youth and Family Ministries, 925-685-4300.

Hispanic Lay Leaders Retreat (Feb. 17-19) Leoni Meadows. Info: NCC Hispanic Ministries, 925-685-4300.

Lifestyle Medicine Convention (Feb. 22-26) Reno. Info: NCC Health Department, 925-685-4300.

English New Members Retreat (March 3-5) Leoni Meadows. Info: NCC Ministerial Department, 925-685-4300.

Prayer Retreat (March 10-12) Leoni Meadows. Info: NCC Prayer Ministries, 916-721-1586.

SDA Marriage Encounter (March 10-12) Rancho Cordova Best Western. Info: John and Carolyn Wilt, 916-362-6244.

Pacific Union College

Academy Keyboard Festival (Feb. 2-4) Piano students from academies learn and perform ensemble piano music and participate in master classes and instrument demonstrations. Info: 707-965-6201.

Rieger Organ Series Concert (Feb. 4) Kimo Smith, a performing organist, music director, and professor of music and music department chair at La Sierra University; (Feb. 18) Wendy Markosky, an organist and music professor from Alberta, Canada; (Feb. 25) Hans Hielscher of Wiesbaden, Germany. PUC church, 4 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.

Education Days (Feb. 6-7)

Rasmussen Art Gallery Opening (Feb. 18) PUC visual arts faculty present “New Work.” Through March 19; 7-9 p.m.

Academy Basketball Tournament (Feb. 22-25)

Math/Science Workshop (Feb. 26) Academy seniors tour the math and science departments, participate in experiments, learn about science careers and visit classes. Info: 707-965-6591.

Southeastern California Conference

Pathfinder/Adventurer Bike-a-thon (Feb. 5) Fontana Speedway. Info: 951-509-2265.

“Romance at the Ranch” (Feb. 10-12) Pine Springs Ranch. Info: 951-659-4131, ext. 310.

Japanese Camp Meeting (Feb. 10-12) Oxnard, Calif. Info: 951-509-2260.

Another Peace Reunion Concert (Feb. 18) Gospel choir 20-year reunion. 7 p.m. La Sierra University Church, corner of Sierra Vista and Pierce Streets. Alumni e-mail your name, address and phone number to Anotherpeaceministries@hotmail.com or call 909-241-0291.

Hispanic Elders and Laypersons’ Meeting (Feb. 24-26) Pine Springs Ranch. Info: 951-509-2333.

SECC Treasurers’ Workshop (Feb. 26) For church treasurers at the Southeastern California Conference office. Info: 951-509-2243.

Communication Workshop (Feb. 26). For church leaders, pastors, and lay persons interested in church communication/public relations. Features: Fred Kinsey, NAD communication; information on web developing, podcasting, etc. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. West Covina Hills Church, 3536 East Temple Way. Sponsored by the Southeastern and Southern California Conferences. Info: 951-509-2258 or 818-546-8461.

San Diego Academy Alumni Reunion (March 3-5) Honor classes: 1946, ’56, ’66, ’76, ’86, and ’96. Info: www.sdacademy.com or 619-267-9550.

Evangelism Symposium (March 5-6) Sponsored by the Southeastern and Southern California Conferences. Info: 951-509-2330.

Pathfinder Kite Day (March 5) San Diego. Info: 951-509-2265.

Young Adult Mission Trip (March 8-26) Philippines. Info: 951-509-2265.

Southern California Conference

Lay Evangelists/Bible Instructors Certification Training Course (Feb.7-March 25) A 22-hour course with final exam. T/Th, 6:30 p.m., Valley Crossroads Church, 11350 Glenoaks Blvd., Pacoima. Info: Evangelist Michael Johnson, Through End Times Like These Ministries, 805-531-9718.

Michael Harris Concert (Feb. 11) 5 p.m. University Adventist Church, 1135 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles. Offering proceeds will be used to purchase equipment to enhance the church’s Internet broadcast ability. Info: 323-766-9889.

Rolling Hills Church Guest Speakers Weekend (Feb. 17-18) Drs. Richard & Joann Davidson, seminary professors, present “The Imprecatory Psalms.” 28340 Highridge Rd., Rolling Hills Estates. Info: 310-541-1819.

SCC-SECC Communication Workshop (Feb. 26) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Covina Hills Church, 3536 East Temple Way, West Covina. For church communication leaders/committees, pastors, web masters. Presentations on print and online communication.. For e-mail updates, send your e-mail address and church to communication@sccsda.org.