Arizona
Adventurer Family Retreat (May 2-4) Camp Yavapines, Prescott. Info: Carol, 480-991-6777.
Thunderbird Academy Spring Concert (May 17) 7410 E Sutton, Scottsdale. Info: 480-948-3300.
Thunderbird Elementary Spring Program (May 22) Info: 480-991-6705.
Three Angels Prison Ministry (May 24) Meet at 3:30 p.m. at the Community Service Center, 1320 N 15th St., Phoenix. Info: Florence, 480-991-6777.
Thunderbird Elementary Graduation (May 29) 7 p.m. Info: 480-991-6705.
Glenview Academy Graduations (May 28, Kindergarten); (May 29, Middle School); (May 30-31, Academy). Info: Gus Martin, 623-931-1846.
Thunderbird Academy Graduation Weekend (May 30-31) Info: 480-948-3300.
Camp Meeting (June 13-21) "The World for Jesus," Camp Yavapines. Speakers: Doug Batchelor, Jere Patzer, Neil Nedley, Murrell Tull, Ron Halvorsen, Dick Duerksen, Don Mackintosh, Richard Davidson and Nancy Van Pelt. Music includes Christine Wollmann and Charles Haugabrooks from It Is Written. Info: 480-991-6777.
Spanish Camp Meeting (June 23-28) "Conectados a Jesus," Camp Yavapines. Speakers: Ricardo Norton, Bernardo Rodriguez Trevino, Ruben Rodriguez and Nancy Van Pelt, with musicians Cristhal and Ana Laura. Info: Carolina, 480-991-6777.
Central California Conference
Volunteer Project: Camp Wawona (May 4-7) Volunteers of all ages needed for painting, repairs, and raking. Info: Caron Oswald, 559-347-3181, communication@cccsda.org.
Pathfinder Fair (May 16-18) Central Valley Christian Academy. Info: Donna Krazan, 559-347-3174, dkrazan@cccsda.org.
Volunteer Project: Soquel Conference Center (May 18-21) All volunteers needed for painting, demo of old barn and corral, fence repair/removal, repair cabins, electrical repairs. Info: Caron Oswald, 559-347-3181, communication@cccsda.org.
Hispanic Marriage Retreat (May 30-June 1) Leoni Meadows. Featured speakers are Cesar and Carolann De Leon. Application due May 9. Info: Claudia Portillo, 559-347-3150, hispanos@cccsda.org.
Yosemite Sabbath Services (May 24-Oct. 30 except July 19) Lower River Amphitheater. Sponsored by the CCC. Info: Edie and Ray DeFehr, 209-586-4325, rayandedie@mlode.com.
Campus Ministries Retreat for Public University Students (May 2-4) Soquel Conference Center. Speaker: Dr. Samuel Pipim, director of C.A.M.P.U.S. (Center of Adventist Ministry to Public University Students) You do not have to be a student to attend. Info: Maya Mackey, 510- 734-2993, mackeym3@msu.edu, www.cccyoungadult.netadventist.org.
La Sierra University
Opera Scenes (May 3, 10) 8 p.m.; (May 4) 2 p.m., in Hole Memorial Auditorium.
Wind Ensemble Spring Concert (May 17) 8 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium.
Spring Orchestra and Choral Concert (May 31) Featuring "Brahms' Requiem," 8 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium.
LSU Drama programs: "Sylvia" (May 15-18) and a "Festival of Student Works" (May 29-June 1) Matheson. Info: 951-785-2274 or LSUDrama@lasierra.edu.
Observatory (May 2, 16) Gaze at the stars, weather permitting, 8-11 p.m. Info: 951-785-2273.
World Museum of Natural History (May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 2-5 p.m. Info: 951-785-2209.
The Stahl Center Museum of World Culture (May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 2-5 p.m. The 2008 exhibition is "Masks of the World." Info: 951-785-2041.
First Service Worship. Fridays at 7:45 p.m. Info: 951-785-2090.
Northern California Conference
Christian Men's Retreat (May 2-4) Leoni Meadows. Info: Steve Nicola, 707-431-2674; christianmensretreat.org.
Journey Toward Intimacy Marriage Retreat (May 2-3) Sacramento Radisson. Info: Alice Merrill, 925-685-4300.
Pathfinder Fair (May 4) Yuba City, Calif. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.
Midterm Constituency Session (May 18) Sacramento-Capitol City church. Info: Suzan Williams, 925-685-4300.
Filipino Camp Meeting (May 23-25) Leoni Meadows. Info: Oscar Pablo, 925-685-4300.
50th Anniversary Reunion for Fortuna church, school and Pathfinders (May 31) at the Fortuna church. Info: 707-725-6164.
Rio Lindo Academy Graduation (June 8) Rio Lindo Academy. Info: Linda Martella, 707-431-5100.
Pacific Union College
Spring Festival (May 4) An afternoon of cultural food and other activities. Pacific Auditorium, 3-9 p.m. Info: 707-965-7362.
Educator of the Year Colloquy (May 8) See who merits this prestigious award. Church Sanctuary, 10 a.m. Info: 707-965-7362.
Evensong (May 10) An evening of songs to close the Sabbath. Church Sanctuary, 7 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.
PUC Orchestra Concert (May 10) PUC's music department presents an orchestra concert. Paulin Hall, 9 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.
Student Missionary Dedication (May 16) PUC students soon to be in the mission field will have their work dedicated to God in this service. Church Sanctuary, 8 p.m. Info: 707-965-7190.
Rasmussen Art Gallery Exhibit (May 17-June 15) Senior art majors will present their thesis projects. Opening reception on May 17, Rasmussen Art Gallery, 7-9 p.m. Info: 707-965-6604.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert (May 17) Music department presents a symphonic wind ensemble concert. Paulin Hall, 9 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.
General Student Recital (May 19) PUC music majors present a general recital. Paulin Hall, 7 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.
Southeastern California
Men's Chorus Festival Concert (May 3) 5 p.m. Loma Linda University church, 11125 Campus St., Loma Linda. Seven men's choruses, directed by E. Earl Richards, will sing many favorites, including "The Lord's Prayer" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic."
Constituency Presession (May 8) 6:30 p.m. Loma Linda Chinese church, 25665 Van Leuven St., Loma Linda. Info: 951-509-2287.
Multigrade Choral Festival Concert (May 14) 6 p.m. La Sierra University church, 4937 Sierra Vista Ave., Riverside. Info: 951-509-2313.
"Rise Up And Build" (May 16-17) San Diego. Booths open: 6 p.m.; sermon begins: 7 p.m. Speaker: Ivor Myers. See www.thelivingwave.com for info.
Pathfinder Fair (May 18) SECC grounds. Info: 951-509-2265.
Yucaipa Anniversary (May 18) Sabbath services celebrating the 40th anniversary of the current house of worship. Yucaipa church, 35225 Avenue "E," Yucaipa. Info: 909-797-1375.
Adventist Retiree Retreat (May 19-21) Pine Springs Ranch. Info: 909-825-2261.
Southern California
Alimentación y Vida Sana (Mayo 2-4) 4th Retiro de Salud, patrocinado por SCC Región Hispana (in Spanish only) Camp Cedar Falls, 39850 State Hwy 38, Angelus Oaks. Recetas nuevas; demostración de recetas vegetarianas el viernes. Necesita pre-inscribirse para la clase. Temas presentados por profesionales de la salud. Información: 818-546-8448; 951-280-9623.
3rd Lay Evangelism Rally (May 3) "Blown Away." West Quadrant SCC churches. Simi Valley Church, 1636 Sinaloa Road. 3:30 p.m. Info: 818-546-8406; http://sccevangelism.netadventist.org.
Revival Meetings (May 3-10) "Seeds of Truth." Michael Johnson, speaker. All day Sabbaths; 7:30 nightly except Wed. Gardena Community Church, 16113 South Denker Ave. Info: 310-324-3992.
Health Fair (May 4) Free mammograms, dental/blood pressure screening and more. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Smyrna Church, 4394 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. Register for free mammogram by calling 323-732-4464; leave name and number. (Age 40+ only for mammogram.). Info: 323-732-4464.
50th Anniversary Celebration (May 9-10) "Yesterday, Today and Forever." Downey Church, 9820 Lakewood Blvd. Fri. 7 p.m.; all day Sabbath. Info: 562-869-6013; www.downeychurch.org.
Kaleidoscope of Nations (June 7) "Out of Many—One Nation." 9th annual international celebration, including 42-flag processional, luncheon featuring an international cuisine and an afternoon concert. Berean Church, 4211 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Daphne Morgan, 323-298-1189; daphne640@sbcglobal.net.
