Central California Conference

Women’s Ministries Retreats: Feb. 2-4 at Tenaya Lodge, Fish Camp (near Yosemite) and Feb. 9-11 at Soquel Conference Center. Info: Pat Curtis, 559-642-2396, fax 559-658-5538 or patcurtis@sti.net.

Marriage Retreat (Feb. 23-25) The Cliffs Resort at Shell Beach. Speaker: K.S. Wiggins. Info: 559-347-3176.

Hispanic Men’s Retreat (March 2-4) Camp Wawona, speaker Ivan Omana. Deadline: Feb. 15. Info: 559-347-3150.

School Works Program (March 9-11) Fresno Adventist Academy.

Winterfest (March 17) Performances at 4 and 6:30 p.m. Full orchestra, mass choir and children's choir. Conducted by Milton Wheeler. For tickets, send SASE to: Central SDA Church of Mt. View, 1425 Springer Road, Mt. View, CA 94043.

La Sierra University

Observatory (Feb. 2) Gaze at the stars, weather permitting in the LSU Observatory, 7-10 p.m. Info: 951-785-2273.

Art Faculty Show (through Feb. 15) Reception Feb. 12, 6-8 p.m. 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.

Spiritual Emphasis Week (Feb. 6-8) Featuring students; LSU Church. Info: 951-785-2090.

Faculty Recital (Feb. 11) Jungwon Jin, piano; 7:30 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

Paul Landa Lecture (Feb. 24) Featured speaker is Daniel L. Smith-Christopher, professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. LSU Church, 3 p.m. Info: 951-785-2041.

Student Recital (Feb. 24) Claire Wilson, trumpet; 7:30 p.m. in Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

Faculty Recital (Feb. 25) David Brennan, saxophone 7:30 p.m. in Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

Twilight: Los Angeles 1992 (March 1-5) Written by Anna Deavere Smith and directed by Dahlie Conferido, created by verbatim interviews conducted by those involved in the shooting of a black teenage (alleged) robber. Matheson; Thu/Sat/Sun/Mon at 7:30 p.m. and Friday at 2 p.m. Info: 951-785-2241.

Homecoming 2007 (March 9-11) “A Time to Remember;” honor classes 1927, 1937, 1947, 1957, 1967, 1977, and 1982. Church speaker: Jan Paulsen, president of the General Conference. LSU Church. Info: 951-785-2578.

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

Northern California Conference

Pacific Union Education Leadership (Feb. 6-9) Pacific Union College. Info: Education Department, 925-685-4300.

ChurchWorks 2007 (Feb. 9-11) Sacramento. Info: Church Growth Department, 925-685-4300.

Freshmen/Sophomore Academy Student Retreat (Feb. 9-11) Leoni Meadows. Info: Education Department, 925-685-4300.

Hispanic Marriage Retreat (Feb. 16-18) Leoni Meadows. Info: Hispanic Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Just Claim It Youth Prayer Conference (Feb. 28-March 4) Dallas, Texas. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

English New Belivers Retreat (March 2-4) Leoni Meadows. Info: Ministerial Department, 925-685-4300.

NCC Band Festival (March 8-11) Pacific Union College. Info: Coreen Hicks, 925-685-4300.

El Dorado Nature Club (March 9-11) Skyline Park in Napa. Info: Henry Herman, 707-965-2660.

Religious Liberty

Camelback Church (Feb. 10) Scottsdale, Ariz.

Religious Liberty Workshops (Feb. 11, 24) For more information on workshops, call Pat Silvia: 916-446-2552.

Fresno Central Church (Feb. 23)

Honolulu Central Church (March 24-25)

Pacific Union College

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

African-American Cultural Emphasis (Feb. 1-3) Special speakers and programs celebrate African-American heritage and its impact on the college.

Education Days (Feb. 5-6) Principals and educational superintendents from the Pacific Union Conference, Oregon and Washington visit the campus to become acquainted with graduating education majors. Info: 707-965-7265.

College Days (Feb. 15-18) Academy seniors visit the campus, participating in spiritual, academic and social activities. The Feb. College Days event is geared toward out-of-conference schools, particularly Southern California, and provides guests with a view of the college and surrounding area. Info: 800-862-7080.

Rasmussen Art Gallery Exhibit (Feb. 17-March 18) Art students present the “Student Art Exhibition.” Opening reception Feb. 17, Rasmussen Art Gallery, 7-9 p.m. Info: 707-965-6604.

Heubach Lecture (Feb. 22) Lisa M. Beardsley, associate director of the General Conference Department of Education. The lectureship is dedicated to examining the great central truths of Christianity in light of the character of God by using simple language. Dauphinee Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Info: 707-965-6303.

Evensong (Feb. 24) The music department presents a musical conclusion to the Sabbath hours. PUC Church, 5 p.m.

Justine Kang Concert (Feb. 24) Kang, a concert pianist from New York City, performs in the PUC Church, 7 p.m.

Math/Science Workshop (Feb. 25-26) The 42nd annual Math/Science Workshop provides California academy students with presentations and hands-on lab experience in the fields of math, biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science. Info: 707-965-7269.

Southeastern California Conference

“Romance at the Ranch” (Feb. 9-11) Pine Springs Ranch. A get-away weekend for couples. Info: 951-659-4131.

Junior High Choral Festival (Feb. 9) 7 p.m. University of Redlands Memorial Chapel, 1200 East Colton Ave., Redlands. Info: 951-509-2313.

Communication Workshop (Feb. 11) For pastors and their communication teams, and all interested in church communication. Location: LLBN Studios in Loma Linda. Presenters: Fred Kinsey, NAD communication director; Costin Jordache, media representative, LLU Church; Gerry Chudleigh, Pacific Union communication director; Alicia Adams, Recorder editor. Learn information to enhance your church’s webpage and newsletters. Sponsored by the Southeastern and Southern California communication departments. To register, call 951-509-2258.

Church Treasurer’s Workshop (Feb. 25) For all church treasurers and their staff. Info: 951-509-2243.

Calexico Mission School 70th Anniversary Celebration (March 3) 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Alumni, former teachers, principals, and friends will celebrate 70 years of blessings and growth. Contact: Theresa Alvarez-Diaz 760-357-3711, ext. 207; tdiaz@cams-education.com; www.cams-education.com.

Pathfinder Kite Day (March 4) San Diego Mission Bay. Info: 951-509-2265.

Women of Spirit Family Day (April 21) Campus Hill Church, Loma Linda. Info: 909-797-8659 or carole.wos@hotmail.com.

Southern California Conference

SCC-SECC Communication Workshop (Feb. 11) LLBN-TV studios, Loma Linda. All day, with presentations by professionals skilled in communication and online technology. For church communication leaders, pastors and others interested in Telling It Now. $20 registration fee includes lunch, instruction and materials. Info: 818-546-8461/8462; scc.netadventist.org.

Relationship Seminar (Feb. 16-17) Rolling Hills Church, 28340 Highridge Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Presenter, Walter L. Wright, president, Lake Union Conference. Three dynamic and practical presentations. Fri., 7:30 p.m.; all day Sabbath. Info: 310-541-1819.

Reversing Diabetes, Heart Disease and Obesity Naturally (Feb. 17-19) Pacific Palms Conference Resort, One Industry Parkway, City of Industry. Exciting, life-changing experience with presentations by board-certified Adventist physicians. Register at plusline.org; 800-732-7586; other questions, 818-516-6508. SCC Health Response Steering Committee and SCC Education Department, co-sponsors.

"El Poder de un Hombre de Dios" [The Power of a Godly Man] (Feb. 24) SCC Men’s Ministries Rally en espanol. 4-7 p.m. at the Spanish-American Church, 1815 Bridge St., Los Angeles. Speakers, José A. Fuentes, Ph.D.; Daniel Castro, M.D.; and Pastor Pablo Gaitán. Info: 818-943-5159.