Arizona

Spring Fest (April 1) Beacon Light church, 2602 N. 51st Avenue (south of Thomas) from noon to 4 pm. Info: Regina Pope Ford, 480-759-5248.

Pacific Union Prison Ministry Training Convention (April 13-15) Arizona Conference, 13405 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. Interesting speakers and classes. Must register. Info: Florence, 480-991-6777.

Youth Day (April 21) “I Need You to Survive” at South Mountain church, 200 W. Southern Ave., Phoenix. Info: Sr. Tyrell, 602-312-9786.

Three Angels Prison Ministry (April 28) South Mountain church, 200 W. Southern Ave., Phoenix. Info: Shirley, 480-991-6777.

Sabbath School Workshop (May 5) South Mountain church, 200 W. Southern Ave., Phoenix. Guest speaker is J. Alfred Johnson II. Info: Sr. Tyrell, 602-312-9786.

Central California

African-American Ministries: Men’s Retreat at Soquel Campground (April 27-29). Sr. Teen Retreat at Camp Wawona (May 18-20). Info about both events: Wanda, 559-347-3172.

Girls Retreat (April 20-22) Soquel Conference Center. Speaker: Nicole Parker. Info: 559-642-2396 or patcurtis@sti.net.

Camp Wawona Volunteer Project (May 6-9) Refurbishing, repairing and preparing for summer ministries. Info: Caron Oswald, coswald@cccsda.org or 559-347-3181.

Soquel Conference Center Volunteer Project (May 20-23) Refurbishing, repairing and preparing for camp meeting. Info: Caron Oswald, coswald@cccsda.org or 559-347-3181.

Pre-Camp Meeting Prayer Walk (July 7) Soquel.

CCC Camp Meeting (July 12-22) Soquel.

La Sierra University

Observatory (April 6) Gaze at the stars, weather permitting, in the LSU Observatory, 7-10 p.m. Info: 951-785-2273.

“Women in Printmaking” (through April 5) 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. Closing reception April 5. Info: 951-785-2959.

Faculty Recital (April 8) Vadim Serebryany, piano and Yosuke Kawasaki, violin. 7:30 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

Spiritual Emphasis Week (April 10-14) Jessie and Shilhi. LSU church. Info: 951-785-2090.

Annual Student Show (April 12-May 3) 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. Exhibit showcases student work completed in all studio classes. Info: 951-785-2959.

Student Recital (April 14) Julia Park, piano; 7:30 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

Student Degree Recital (April 15) Lauren Wareham, soprano; 7:30 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

Student Degree Recital (April 22) Niccole Modell, flute. 5 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

Faculty Recital (April 22) Raejin Lee, soprano; 7:30 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

First Service Worship. Fridays at 7:45 p.m. at the LSU church. Info: 951-785-2090.

Northern California Conference

Hispanic Youth Federation (April 8) Conference office. Info: Hispanic Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Hispanic New Members Retreat (April 13-15) Leoni Meadows. Info: Hispanic Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Adventurer Fun Day and Pathfinder Bike-a-thon (April 15) Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

Shepherdess Retreat (April 20-22) Leoni Meadows. Info: Women’s Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Teen Pathfinder Rock Climbing I (April 20-22) Yosemite. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

Youth Rally (April 21) Paradise church. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

Community Services Retreat (April 22-25) Leoni Meadows. Info: Community Services Department, 925-685-4300.

Conference Elementary Spelling Bee (April 26) NCC Office. Info: Education Department, 925-685-4300.

Teen Pathfinder Rock Climbing II (April 27-29) Yosemite. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

Christian Men’s Retreat (May 4-6) Leoni Meadows. Info: Steve Nicola, 707-431-2674.

Pathfinder Fair (May 6) Adventist Christian School, Yuba City. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

Teen Pathfinder Rock Climbing III (May 11-13) Yosemite. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

RedwoodStock XIII (May 12) Santa Rosa church. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

Pacific Union College

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

Academy Keyboard Festival (April 5-7) Academy students rehearse ensemble music, take master classes, and observe instrument demonstrations. Concluding concert, Paulin Hall Auditorium on April 7 at 7 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.

Student Week of Prayer (April 9-14) PUC students present special morning and evening programs each day. Info: 707-965-7362.

College Days (April 12-15) Academy seniors visit the campus for a glimpse of college life. Info: 800-862-7080 or enroll@puc.edu.

Homecoming (April 20-22) Celebrate our 125th year with a variety of services and socials, including Dr. Jan Paulson, president of the Adventist world church, speaking for church services and a live “Let’s Talk” broadcast. Info: 707-965-7500.

Rasmussen Art Gallery Opening (April 21) Longtime watercolorist and retired PUC professor Vernon Nye presents “New Work,” showing through May 13. The opening reception, Rasmussen Art Gallery, 1-5 p.m. Info: 707-965-6303.

Evensong (April 21) Complete the Sabbath with a restful program of music and reading. PUC church, 7 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.

Rieger Organ Concert (April 28) William Ness performs in the PUC church at 4 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.

Southeastern California

Area Youth Leaders’ Meetings in April: For times and dates check www.seccyouth.com or call 951-509-2265.

Intermediate Handbell Festival (April 6) 7 p.m. Orangewood Academy, 13732 Clinton, Garden Grove. James Walters, clinician. Info: 951-509-2313.

Hispanic Women’s Camp (April 6-8) Pine Springs Ranch. Info: 951-509-2333.

The Messiah (April 6-8; 13-15) 7 p.m. Orange Church, 1310 E. Walnut Ave. Easter evangelistic effort presents the life, resurrection and soon return of the Messiah through music and the Word. Info: 714-538-1809; www.power4life.info.

Loma Linda University Church Vespers: Programs are held at 5 p.m. unless otherwise stated. April 7—Sculptor Victor Issa. April 14—7:30 p.m. Selah, Gospel Concert (ticketed event). April 21—Loma Linda Academy Symphonic Band; April 28—Hymns of Isaac Watts. May 5—LLUC Brass Ensemble, Brad Nelson, director. Info: 909-558-4570.

Renaissance Day (April 14) 9:15 a.m. Arlington church. Speakers include: Dan Matthews, Mayor Ron Loveridge; County Supervisor Marion Ashley. Music: Capsicum Novum, Spanish youth choir; Focus, African youth choir; LSU Brass Ensemble; Steel Drum Band from Trinidad; Arlington Children’s Choir. Location: 8778 Magnolia Ave., Riverside. Info: 951-688-6630.

Adventurer Fun Day (April 15) Southeastern California Conference office grounds, 11330 Pierce St., Riverside. Info: 951-509-2265.

Church Clerks Workshop (April 22) 8 a.m. to noon, lunch included. Southeastern California Conference office, 11330 Pierce St., Riverside. Info: 951-509-2290.

Women of Spirit Family Day (April 21) Campus Hill Church. 2 p.m. seminar, Carla Gober and Bobbie Alley Clement. Concert: Called IV, Adrian Pressley, The Three Musketeers, De Anne Knipschild, and Carole Derry-Bretsch. Sponsored by Women of Spirit magazine. Free; donations accepted. Order meals before April 1. Info: 909-797-8659, carole.wos@hotmail.com.

50th Anniversary of the present building of the La Mesa Adventist Community Church (May 5). A full orchestra and choir presentation, "I Can Only Imagine" (9 & 11:30 a.m.). Free, but reservations are required. Info: 619-461-5703.

Children’s Ministries Sabbath School Workshop (May 6) 9 a.m. La Sierra University Church, 4937 Sierra Vista Street, Riverside. Info: 951-509-2269.

Southern California

1st International Day at the Valley Crossroads Church (April 15) 11350 Glenoaks Blvd., Pacoima. All day including a concert at 4 p.m. Info: 818-896-4488.

Deadline for Submitting Glendale Adventist Academy memorabilia (April 20) Photos, class jackets, sweaters, pennants for archiving/display at the GAA Centennial Alumni Celebration (May 4-6). Alumni, updates: Boni Portillo, 818-244-8671; GAAalumni@gmail.com. Info: Dr. Baker, principal, 818-244-8671; gmbak@earthlink.net.

“Families at the Altar” (April 20-21) 34th Greater Los Angeles Region Convocation. April 20, 7 p.m., Normandie Ave. Church, 12420 So. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles; April 21, 9:30 a.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 3700 E.Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena. Speakers: adult, Joe L. Grider; youth, Myron P. Edmonds. Info: 818-546-8443.

Registration Deadline (April 27) for May 15-July 5 Week of Lay Evangelist Certification. Training will equip SCC members to assist in upcoming conference-wide evangelistic series, personal ministry and building consistent baptisms. Registration/info: End Times like These Ministries, 805-531-9718; www.endtimeslikethese.org.