Arizona

Women's Ministry Mini-Retreat (March 9) Featuring author Dorothy Valcarcel, "Chipped, Cracked, and Cured – Becoming God's Crucible." Paradise Valley Church, 2727 E. Cactus Rd, Phoenix; 9:30 a.m. Info and registration: Margaret Haney, 928-774-1628.

Thunderbird Academy Days (March 9-10) Visitation for academy-aged young people who would like to attend TAA second semester or next school year. Info: 480-948-3300.

Hispanic Pathfinder Fair (March 16) Info: Carolina, 480-991-6777.

Three Angels Prison Ministry (March 22) Community Service Center, 1320 N 15th St., Phoenix, 3:30 p.m. Info: Florence, 480-991-6777.

ABC Spring Sale (March 30) 13405 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. Info: 480-991-8501.

Alumni Weekend (April 4-6) Thunderbird Academy. Honor classes: years ending in 3 and 8 and ALL Arizona Academy alumni. Info: 480-948-3300.

Central California

Youth Leaders Retreat (March 14-16) Camp Wawona. Guest speaker Lawrence Burns. Info: Malisa Kuykendall, 559-347-3176, mkuykendall@cccsda.org.

Hispanic Youth Camp (March 28-30) Camp Wawona. Guest speaker Benjamin Carballo. Info: Claudia Portillo, 559-347-3150, joveneshispanos@cccsda.org.

La Sierra University

Homecoming 2008 (March 6-9) Banquet, March 6, as part of the inauguration day of Dr. Randal Wisbey as president of the university. Info: www.lasierra.edu/alumni.

Alumni Vespers Concert (March 7) 7 p.m., and the Concerto Concert (March 8) 8 p.m. Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

John McDowell (through March 13) Sculpture works, Brandstater Gallery in the Visual Art Center. Info: 951-785-2170.

Festival of One Acts (March 6-9) 8 p.m. Th, Sat, Sun; 2 p.m. Fri. Matheson Hall. Student talent is showcased in an evening of one-act plays featuring student directors and actors.

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

The World Museum of Natural History (March 8, 15, 22, 29) Museum open Sabbaths 2-5 p.m. Info: 951-785-2209.

The Stahl Center Museum of World Culture (March 8, 15, 22, 29) The 2008 exhibition is "Masks of the World." Sabbaths, 2-5 pm. Info: 951-785- 2041.

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

Northern California

Choir Festival (Feb. 28-March 1) Info: Education Department, 925-685-4300.

Pathfinder Mission Trip (March 18-30) Chile. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

Hispanic Women's Retreat (March 21-23) Leoni Meadows. Info: Hispanic Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Prayer Retreat (March 28-30) Leoni Meadows. Info: Ramona VanDeberg, 707-447-1808.

Urban Youth Rally (March 29) Info: African American/Inner City Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Steve Darmody Concert (March 29) 6:30 p.m. Carmichael Church. Info: 916-487-0822.

PUC Keyboard Festival (April 3-5) Pacific Union College. Info: Education Department, 925-685-4300.

Shepherdess Retreat (April 4-6) Leoni Meadows. Info: 925-685-4300.

Evensong Concert (April 5) 7 p.m., Lodi Fairmont Church. Christian Edition men's chorus concert. Info: 209-334-1844.

West Coast Youth Congress (April 9-12) Town & Country Resort, San Diego. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

Pacific Union College

For more info about any of these events, call 707-965-6201 or e-mail pr@puc.edu.

Choir Concert (March 1) Featuring the school's choirs. Paulin Hall, 4 p.m.

Student Recitals (March 3, 10) Music majors showcase their specialties. Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.

Orchestra Concert (March 8) The school orchestra presents a night of music. Paulin Hall, 8 p.m.

Evensong (March 15) End the Sabbath with songs and reflection. Church sanctuary, 6:30 p.m.

Big Band Concert (March 15) Come out for a swingin' evening of fun. Paulin Hall, 8 p.m.

Southeastern California

San Diego Academy Alumni Weekend (Feb. 29, March 1) Friday and Sabbath vespers, Paradise Valley Church, 2701 E. 8th St., National City; Sabbath morning, 10 a.m., academy gymnasium. Info: 619-267-9550.

Pathfinder Kite Day (March 2) Mariner's Point, San Diego. Clubs must pre-register with Youth Ministries: 951-509-2265.

Handbell Festival (March 14) The public is invited to the concert at 7 p.m., La Sierra University Alumni Pavilion, Riverside. Info: 951-509-2313.

Southern California

Talent Show (March 6) K-4 students of San Gabriel Adventist Elementary School, 8827 East Broadway. 6:30 p.m. Info: 626-286-6170.

"Breathe Free" Plan to Stop Smoking (starts March 6) Under the supervision of a physician. 7 p.m. Eagle Rock Church, 2322 Merton Ave., Los Angeles. Info and registration: Susan Kunkel, 323-257-5803.

Inspirational Series (March 7-15) Featuring guest speaker, Pastor Jack Sequeira, on the book of Ephesians and touching on the nature of Christ. 7 p.m. Oxnard All-Nations Church, 211 West Birch St. Info: 805-486-7918.

"Jesus Es La Esperanza" (March 8-14) "Jesus Is The Hope" evangelistic series featuring Pastor Alejandro Bullon. In Spanish, with translation to English on FM transmitters. 7 p.m. White Memorial Church, 1720 Cesar Chavez, L.A. Info: 323-264-2170.

Beth Ohavey Torah Meeting (March 9) This Jewish Adventist ministry will meet at 5 p.m. at the Canoga Park Church. Invite Jewish friends and enjoy a unique blend of Jewish worship and interfaith dialogue and learning. Info: mrliberty@churchstate.org.

Talent Show (March 13) Featuring Student of San Gabriel Academy. 6:30 p.m. 8827 East Broadway, San Gabriel. Info: 626-292-1156.

"I Forgive You, But" Seminar (March 14-16) All Nations Church, 1948 South Peck Road, Monrovia. The seminar will feature author-researcher Lourdes Morales-Gudmundsson's research on biblical principles of forgiveness. Info: 626-357-7514.

Evangelistic Series (March 14-22) Speaker, Pastor Velino Salazar, SCC Executive Secretary. Oxnard All-Nations Church, 211 West Birch St. Info: 805-486-7918.

Hispanic Convocation (March 15). 3 p.m. at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Featured speaker, Alejandro Bullon. Program will include reports from SCC Hispanic Region churches, conversion testimonies and outstanding musicians. Info: 818-546-8448.

"The Gift of Salvation" (March 22) An Easter message by Jon Paulien, D.Min., dean, Loma Linda University School of Religion. 2 p.m. Rolling Hills Church, 28340 Highridge Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Info: 310-541-1819.

Revival Meetings (March 22-29) Smyrna Church, 4394 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. Nightly at 7 p.m. Info: 323-732-4464.