Central California

African-American Convocation (Sept. 14-15) Fresno Westside church. Speakers: Dr. Abraham Jules, Pastor James Doggette, Pastor Mark Woodson and Bible Quiz-a-rama. Info: Wanda Flowers, 559-347-3172 or wflowers@cccsda.org.

Youth Convocation (Oct. 6) Fresno Convention Center. Free. Speakers: Yami Bazan and Bernie Anderson. Info: Florina Morales 559-347-3176 or ministries@cccsda.org.

Prayer Conference (Oct. 12-14) Ceres. Info: Onalee Showalter 559-347-3198 or oshowalter@cccsda.org.

Young Adult Retreat (Oct. 12-14) Camp Wawona. Info: Florina Morales 559-347-3176 or ministries@cccsda.org.

MBA Volunteer Project (Oct. 14-19) Info: Caron Oswald, 559-362-3181 or communication@cccsda.org.

La Sierra University

Freshmen Orientation (Sept. 18-20)

Classes Begin (Sept. 24)

Observatory (Sept. 7, 21) Gaze at the stars, weather permitting, 8-11 p.m. Info: 951-785-2273.

World Museum of Natural History. Open Sabbaths, 2-5 p.m. Info: 951-785-2209.

Stahl Center Museum of World Culture. Open Sabbaths, 2-5 pm. Info: 951-785- 2041.

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

Northern California

Hispanic Youth Retreat (Aug. 31-Sept. 3) Leoni Meadows. Info: Hispanic Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Pathfinder Leadership Convention (Sept. 7-8) Leoni Meadows. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

NCC Convocation (Sept. 15) Sacramento Convention Center. Info: Communication Department, 925-685-4300.

Student Leadership Conference (Sept. 20-22) Camp Cedar Falls. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

Urban Youth Outreach/Rally (Sept. 29) Info: African-American Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Asian New Members Retreat (Sept. 29-30) Leoni Meadows. Info: Jae Sang Yoo, 707-255-5092.

Pathfinder Camporee (Oct. 4-7) Lake Mendocino. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

Christian Women's Retreat (Oct. 5-7) Leoni Meadows. Info: Audi Silber, asilber@lodisdaelem.org.

African-American Convocation (Oct. 12-13) Stockton Christian Life Center. Info: African-American Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Christian Women's Retreat (Oct. 12-14) Leoni Meadows. Info: Audi Silber, asilber@lodisdaelem.org.

Pacific Union College

Church in the Grove (Sept. 1) Every summer, the PUC Church enjoys several relaxed, family-style Sabbaths among the pines. Info: 707-965-7297.

Publication Workshop (Sept. 4-6) This annual workshop for academy and high school advisors, editors, and editorial staff provides college educator and industry professional presentations with hands-on and practical information. Info: 707-965-6669.

Porter Power (Sept. 20) As new students move in, helpers are available to haul earthly possessions into waiting dorm rooms. Info: 707-965-7362.

New Student Orientation (Sept. 21-24) Orientation includes the FUSION retreat, academic advising, a new student get-acquainted party, and parent orientation. Info: 800-862-7080.

Bird Watching Workshop (Sept. 28-Oct. 1) Experience coastal bird migration with guided bird walks, displays, fireside programs and a pelagic boat trip. Info: 707-937-5440.

Cynthia Lang Concert (Sept. 30) Info: 707-965-6201.

Softball. Every summer Tuesday at 6:15 p.m., families can take advantage of the long summer evenings with a friendly game of softball. Info: 707-965-7297.

Southeastern California

Asian/Pacific Convocation (Sept. 8) 3 p.m., La Sierra University church, 4937 Sierra Vista Ave., Riverside. Info: 951-509-2337.

"Red Books: Our Search for Ellen White" (Sept. 14, 15) Friday, 7:30 p.m., and Sabbath, 10 a.m. A play by the Pacific Union College Dramatic Arts Society. Free. San Diego Tierrasanta church, 11260 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. Info: 858-395-3859.

Retiree Camp Meeting (Sept. 17-19) Pine Springs Ranch. All retired Adventists and their friends are invited. Reservation deadline: Sept. 4. Call 951-509-2258.

Hispanic Men's Retreat (Sept. 21-23) Pine Springs Ranch. Info: 951-509-2333.

A Fall Color Experience (Oct. 4-7) At the lakes near Bishop. Includes daily worship, time to photograph fall colors, picnic and fellowship in a relaxed atmosphere. Attend Sabbath services at the Bishop church. Info: 909-796-7516.

Church Treasurers' Workshop (Oct. 7) SECC office. Info: 951-509-2243.

Youth Programs. Info: seccyouth.com.

Pathfinder Leaders' Convention (Sept. 7-9) Pine Springs Ranch. Info: 951-509-2265.

Youth Leader Area Meetings (Sept. 10) North San Diego; (Sept. 13) Orange County; (Sept. 17) High Desert; (Sept. 18) Desert area; (Sept. 24) San Diego; (Sept. 25) Riverside; (Sept. 27) San Bernardino. Info: 951-509-2262 or seccyouth.com.

Adventurer Leaders' Convention (Sept. 14-16) Pine Springs Ranch. Info: 951-509-2265.

Adventurer Beach Day (Sept. 23) Info: 951-509-2265.

El Cajon Church Grand Opening/95th Anniversary (Sept. 25) 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friends and former members invited. 1630 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon. Info: 619-444-0763.

Pathfinder Teen Institute (Oct. 5-7) Pine Springs Ranch. Info: 951-509-2265.

Revolve Tour (for teen girls) (Oct. 12-13) Anaheim Honda Center. Info: 951-509-2260.

Southern California

"Building A Contagious Church" Seminar (Sept. 14-15) Rolling Hills church, 28340 Highridge Rd., Rolling Hills Estates. Presenter, Dr. Joseph Kidder, Christian Ministry professor, Adventist Theological Seminary. Kidder will share his testimony about growing up in Iraq as an Orthodox Christian. Info: 310-541-1819.

Women's Ministry Retreat (Oct. 5-7) "The Connected Family," Featuring Kay Kuzma, director, Family Matters Ministries. Camp Cedar Falls Conference Center, 39850 State Hwy 38, Angelus Oaks 92305. Workshop presenters, Drs. Lucille Ball, Grace Coleman, and Maria Sulintro. Info: Mickie Hall, 909-464-2287; Lillian Patton, 626-918-6941; http://sccwomen.netadventist.org.