Saturday, August 1
   6:30 a.m., Men’s Weekend Ecoventure sponsored by Wilderness International, first of two consecutive days, in the White River Wildlife Area and on the Deschutes River, starting at Maupin. Combining a one-day conservation project at the White River Wildlife Area with a one day whitewater rafting adventure down the Deschutes River. Theme is “Caring for and Enjoying God’s Great Creation.” $95. 503-593-0199.
   8 a.m., Men’s breakfast, Newberg Church of the Nazarene, 23177 Old Yamhill Road, Newberg. 503-538-2570 or www.newbergnazarene.org.
   Woodworker Show and Tell sponsored by Friends of the Carpenter Ministry of Vancouver, Wash., at The Friendship Center, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver. 360-750-4752 or www.friendsofthecarpenter.org.
   Upward Trails ministry’s hike along the Wilson River. From the interpretive center at Jones Creek to Bridge Creek, with an additional unique bridge and falls near Diamond Mill. A 6- to 8-mile trek. 503-644-0065.
   2 and 6 p.m., Saturday Showcase presented by Theatre Arts of Corban College & Graduate School, Psalm Performing Arts Center on campus, 5000 Deer Park Drive S.E., Salem. Students in grades 4-6 perform at 2, and grades 7-12 at 6 p.m. In these programs, “Vital Oregon: Pumping for 150 Years,” Theater Camp participants will present their original scripts, showcasing what they have learned about Oregon’s history while developing drama skills. Free admission. 503-581-8600 or www.corban.edu.
   3 p.m. to evening, Neighbor to Neighbor Fair, Oak Hills Presbyterian Church, 5101 S.E. Thiessen Road, Milwaukie. Co-sponsored by Oak Hills and King of Kings Lutheran Church, these includes free music and food plus displays, clowns and games, culminating in a Celtic music concert by Whispering Roses at 7 p.m. The concert will start off with a performance by the Oak Hills Praise Team. Those attending are invited to bring a candof food for the needy. 503-654-4321.

Sunday, August 2
   Upward Trails Ministry’s Short Sunday Stroll up the alpine trail to Silcox Hut on Mount Hood. Breathtaking views of Timothy Lake and Mount Jefferson. A 2.2-mile loop with an 1,100-foot elevation gain. 503-668-8950.
   10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Rehoboth Messianic Congregation presents Northwest Yovel Festival, Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, Wash. Free-admission event features Messianic music artists Zemer Levav and Ellie Sumner, Davidic worship dance, children’s activities, Israeli-style food and vendor fair. 360-695-2900 or 360-573-4370 or www.rehoboth-messianic.org.
   11 a.m., Old Fashioned Country Fair Picnic, Aims Community Church, 44510 S.E. Connett Road, Corbett. Music and worship under the trees at 11, followed at noon by a free lunch, chili challenge, homemade ice cream, dunk tank, three-legged races, old-fashioned games and more. 503-695-2813 or aimscc@rconnects.com.
   Noon to 4 p.m., Informational picnic sponsored by America World Adoption Association, Hammerle Park, 1505 Lewis St., West Linn. For anyone interested in learning more about international adoption, this family picnic will include those who have adopted through the association in Oregon or Washington. 1-866-683-7556 or www.awaa.org.
   1 to 4 p.m., Kickoff of annual Servant Festival sponsored by New Heights Church, at the church’s main campus, 7913 N.E. 58th Ave., Vancouver, Wash. The festival, which runs through Aug. 16, involves a wide range of service opportunities in the community. 360-795-9334 or www.newheights.org.
   7 p.m., Annual Campmeeting for the Churches of God (Anderson, Ind) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, first of six consecutive days, two locations in the Portland area. Day programs and evening services take place at New Hope Community Church, 11731 S.E. Stevens Road, Clackamas. RV and tent camping is at Gladstone Seventh-day Adventist Conference Center, 19800 Oatfield Road, Gladstone. Non-campers can rent dorm rooms at Warner Pacific College. Shuttle buses will run between the college, the church and the conference center.. Theme is “A Hope and a Future.” Main speaker is Keimberly Majeski, a professor of Biblical studies at Anderson (Ind.) University and co-host of a national radio program. 503-393-3510 or www.orwacog.org.
   Oregon Adventure Camps’ Youth Camp, first of seven consecutive days, River Run Ranch between Prineville and Redmond,. 503-580-5929 or www.oradventurecamps.com.

Monday, August 3
    8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., NBC Basketball Camp for boys and girls ages 12-18, first of four consecutive days, Linfield College, McMinnville. www.nbccamps.com.
    9:30 a.m. to noon, Vacation Bible School, first of five consecutive days, Hood View Adventist Church, 26775 S.E. Kelso Road, Boring. Theme is “Holy Land Adventure – in Rome.” Music, arts and crafts, stories and prayer times. Register at gmaltby@gmail.com or phone 503-663-5611.
    Noon, Commercial jet airplane maintenance staffer Scott Legg speaking to luncheon of the Vancouver (Wash.) Chapter of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, Dulin’s Café, 1708 Main St., Vancouver. Legg testifies of finding freedom, through God, from a 1970s drug lifestyle. 360-921-4144.
    Dinner for retired Church of God (Anderson, Ind.) ministers, spouses and missionaries, Portland-area location to be announced. 1-800-873-7729 or www.orwacog.org.

Tuesday, August 4
    National Night Out recognized by many Salem-area churches. Neighborhood barbecues will be sponsored by a number of churches in the evening. For information, contact Gordon Bergman at bergman51@comcast.net.
    Dinner for retired Church of God (Anderson, Ind.) ministers, spouses and missionaries, Eugene-area location to be announced. 1-800-873-7729 or www.orwacog.org.

Wednesday, August 5
    Summer Family Camp with speaker Paul Hawkins, first of five consecutive days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton. Hawkins lectures worldwide at training programs of Youth With a Mission. 503-873-6743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org.
    5 p.m., Fundraising barbecue for the annual Oregon Mennonite Festival for World Relief, home of Harley and Marolyn Brenneman, 3405 Kizer Ave. N.E., Albany. $15. Featured speakers are Cesar and Sandra Garcia of the Colombian Mennonite Brethren Conference. The 26th run of the festival takes place Oct. 11 in Albany. 541-926-1443 or pnmc.org.

Thursday, August 6
    7:30 to 9 a.m., Westside Breakfast for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Paradise Bakery & Cafe, Bridgeport Village, Tigard. 503-320-9373 or www.cccnw.net.
    The Leadership Summit simulcast from Willow Creek Community Church in Illinois, first of two consecutive days, at churches nationally including East Hill Foursquare Church, Gresham, and First Baptist Church, Eugene. www.willowcreek.com
    Northwest Cultivation, a youth and young adult conference, first of four consecutive days, Vancouver Vineyard Fellowship, 2007 E. 12th St., Vancouver, Wash. Spakers are Ivan Roman, Jimmy John Morris, Jeremiah Carlson, Chris Fournier and Jed Johnson. Music by The NeverClaim, Stephen Lampert and Jesse Meyer. 360-759-4999 or www.nwcultivation.com.

Friday, August 7
    Summer camp for New Frontiers Churches, first of three consecutive days, George Fox University’s Newberg campus. 503-538-8383.
    6:30 p.m., Annual Men’s Steak-out sponsored by area chapters of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, Oaks Park, foot of Spokane Street, Portland. Speaker is Manuel Gil, director of Healing Barn Ministries in Clark County, Wash. $7 individual, or $12 total if accompanied by a first-time attender. 503-230-8908, 360-944-7523, 503-856-1115.
   8 p.m. Cappella Romana vocal ensemble presents music by Estonian composer Arvo Part, St. Philip Neri Church, S.E. 18th and Division, Portland. Renowed for spiritually profound musical settings of sacred Latin texts, Part has also set many Eastern Orthodox hymns. Concert features a mix of English and Slavonic works. $22; discounts for seniors and students. Free pre-concert talk with ensemble director Alexander Lingas at 7 p.m. Www.cappellaromana.org.

Saturday, August 8
    Upward Trails ministry’s overnight outing to June Lake on the flanks of Mount St. Helens, Wash. Hike 1.3 miles to camp by the lake, take an option 3-mile loop to Chocolate Falls, then back to camp. 503-668-8950.
    Annual Children’s Health Day co-sponsored by Newberg churches and coordinated by Love INC of Newberg, Grace Baptist Church, 1619 E. Second St., Newberg. Free for children ages 4 to 18. 503-537-3999 or info@loveincnewberg.org.
    7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Valley View Air Show, Rock of Ages Valley View Retirement Community, 15600 S.W. Rock of Ages Road, McMinnville. Tethered not air balloon rides, car show, remote controlled aircraft, horse and wagon rides, helicopter rides, music by 2 Sister and a Mister and by the Knox Brothers, and breakfast, lunch and barbecue supper. 800-280-CARE or www.rockofagesvalleyview.org.
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mentoring luncheon sponsored by Women of Purpose International and Pathway to Maturity, Shilo Inn, 501 Sitka Ave., Newberg. Theme is “Love in Motion” and Focus is on discipleship and spiritual mentoring. Speaker is Gloria Stidum of Glorious Prophetic International Ministries. $30 contribution suggested. 360-891-6759 or 503-936-5835.
    10 a.m., National Kids Walk USA sponsored by One by One Kids, downtown Portland. 503-223-1216 or onebyonekids@hotmail.com.

    10 a.m. to 3 pm., Oregon Prayer Team leads strategic prayer for the state of Oregon, Church on the Hill, 2707 Maranatha Court S.E., Turner.  503-371-2268 or maleleinespalding@hotmail.com.
     11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Mike and Marlynn Bishop, brother-and-sister duo, singing and ministering, Gaston Seventh-day Adventist Church, 27551 Hwy. 47, Gaston. Mike Bishops CDs will be available for purchase afterward. 503-487-4015.

    8 p.m., Christian Social Dance Association social dance, Ballroom Dance Company, 8900 S.W. Commercial St., Tigard.  Open to everyone, whether married or single.  $8 (students with ID $6), but this time singles who have not brought a date admitted free.  christiansocialdance.org.

Sunday, August 9
    10:30 a.m., Ohio-based evangelist Don Bartlette speaking, Hoodview Church of God, 1530 Mount Hood Ave., Woodburn. 503-981-1660.
Morning, Free two-hour seminar led by Aaron Chidester, executive director of Vancouver, Wash.-based Unite 4 Life and Reactivate Ministries, True Life Fellowship, 1895 N.W. 169th Place, Beaverton. Chidester gave his life to Christ at age 22 and has been redeemed by God from a life of drug addiction, immorality and crime. He will address the problems of youth depression and suicide, drug addiction, sexual choices and self-estreem. This is for everyone with a teen or who has a heart to reach teens. 503-645-7989 or unite4life.com.
    Noon to 5 p.m., Fourth annual Summerfest 2009, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4663 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. Freed concert, free hot dogs, chips, beverages and frozen treats, free childrens games and activities, and community information and health screening by a variety of local agencies. Sponsored by the church and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. 503-393-7121.
    Noon to 9 p.m., Rock the Block concerts sponsored by Portland Teen Challenge, Esther Short Park, Eighth and Columbia in downtown Vancouver, Wash. Music by several bands, information booths for non-profit organizations, and more. Also taking place Aug. 22 at Cathedral Park in Portland. Confirmed musicians between the two events include Cody Andrews, Casey Marvin, Alyssa, Matthew Morris, Rend the Heavens and the Billie Tarscio Band. 503-230-1910 or teenchallengeportland@gmail.com.
    1 to 6 p.m., Fifth annual family picnic for Oregon chapter of Americans for a Safe Israel, a group comprised primarily of concerned Christians and Jews, Oaks Park, foot of Spokane Street, Portland. 1-877-288-8488.
Surfside Camp for youth completing eighth through 12th grades, first of seven consecutive days, Twin Rocks Friends Camp, Rockaway Beach. 503-355-2284 or www.twinrocks.org.
   4 to 8:30 p.m. Fourth annual Car Show, Southwest Bible Church, 14605 S.W. Weir Road, Beaverton. Viewing both before and after the evening worship service. Register your car online at www.swbible.org to join the show. Awards ceremony at 7:15 p.m. 503-524-7000.
    6 to 7 p.m., Monthly Evangelical Joint Prayer Meeting for Ashland, downstairs at Alliance Bible Church, Siskiyou and Liberty, Ashland. About a dozen churches and fellowships participating and following Jesus’ example of praying for unity. 541-890-5620.

Monday, August 10
    Overnight rafting trip on Deschutes River sponsored by Design Science Association, first of two consecutive days. Covers 35 miles of the Deschutes country; fully provisioned by Discovery Outfitters. Led by DSA members Steve Hayley and Keith Swenson, this gives a creationist perspective on biology, geology and late-night stars of Deschutes Canyon. Meet at Central Bible Church in Portland and drive to Maupin, where the raft trip beings. $155 per person. 503-658-7734 or kkadhazen@juno.com
    7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dayspring Fellowship of Keizer presents Canyonview Day Camp for first through fifth grades, first of five consecutive days, Canyonview Camp on Finlay Road east of Silverton. Meet at Dayspring, 1755 Lockhaven Drive N.E. in Keizer, to ride bus to camp. Includes special Family Night on 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. $120 includes transportation. 503-390-3900, ext. 328.
    8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Teacher conference sponsored by Veritas School with plenary speaker Leland Ryken, first of two consecutive days, at the school, 401 Mission Drive, Newberg. Ryken is an author and professor of English at Wheaton College in Illinois. For both teachers and interested parents, this conference focuses on the philsophy of classical Christian education and seeks to provide practical help for teaching all grades, K-12. Continues during the same hours Tuesday. $95 if registered by June 1, $125 after that date. 503-538-1962 or www.veritasschool.net.
    Noon, Vancouver, Wash., businessman Todd Zalk speaking to luncheon of the Vancouver Chapter of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, Dulin’s Café, 1708 Main St., Vancouver. 360-921-4144.
Residents of Oregon and southwest Washington invited to Camp Farthest Out, a Christian family retreat, first of six consecutive days, Falkland, near Vernon, B.C., Canada. 604-524-5922 or www.acfona.org.
    Integrity Music presents Deeper, a Seminar4Worship, first of two consecutive days, Sonrise Church, 6701 N,E. Campus Way, Hillsboro. Speakers/artists include Paul Baloche, Brian Doerksen, Kathryn Scott, Carl Albrecht, Ben Gowell, Michael Rossback http://seminars4worship.com/event-locations.
    Rodeo Bible Camp for high school students, first of four consecutive days, Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis. Professional rodeo staff serve as instructors. Teaches rodeo skills for timed and rough stock events and introduces participants to the Gospel. All experience levels welcome. Boys events: bulls, saddle bronc, bareback, calf roping, team roping and chute doggin’. Girls events: breakaway roping, barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, team roping and chute doggin.’ $190. 541-505-6493 or www.rodeocampministries.com.
    6:30 p.m., Groundbreaking for Chehalem Valley Community Garden, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 110 S. Everest Road, Newberg. Plant giveaway and entertainment. 503-538-3080.

Tuesday, August 11
   Noon to 1:30 p.m., Salem Luncheon for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Red Lion Inn, 3301 Market St. N.E., Salem. 503-320-9373 or www..cccnw.net

Wednesday, August 12
7 a.m., Pastors Masters golf tournament, Stone Creek Golf Club, 14603 S. Stoneridge Road, Oregon City. Sponsored by KPDQ radio and Multnomah University, this tournament is for pastors. 503-652-8146 or rsvp@kpdq.com.

Thursday, August 13
    7:30 to 9 a.m., Albany-Corvallis breakfast for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Novak’s Hungarian Restaurant, 2306 Heritage Way S.E., Albany. 503-320-9373 or www..cccnw.net

     7 p.m., CSI 2.4 Singles Ministry interdenominational group, Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Drive, Salem. Fellowship, Biblical teaching, fun activities. Childcare provided on site. 503-373-0732.

Friday, August 14
   7 to 8:30 a.m., Eastside Breakfast for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Clackamas Banquet and Catering Center, 15815 S.E. 82nd Drive, Clackamas. Breakfast buffet, $11. 503-320-9373 or www.cccnw.net
    11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Firestarter, a free youth leader training session and luncheon with Greg Stier of Dare2Share, Bullwinkle’s Restaurant, 29111 S.W. Town Center Loop West, Wilsonville. Includes an update on Dare2Share’s Blaze conference coming to Seattle. 1-800-462-8355, ext. 646 or dare2share.org/blaze.
    5:30 p.m., Vancouver Community Concert Band performance and barbecue to benefit Friends of the Carpenter ministry of Vancouver, Wash., at the Friendship Center, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver. $3 individual or $5 per couple. 360-750-4752 or www.friendsofthecarpenter.org.

     7 p.m., Reunion concert of Burlap to Cashmere, to benefit outreach in Kenya, Sunset Presbyterian Church, 14986 N.W. Cornell, Portland.  Featuring Johnny Phillips of Tamara and Steven Delopoulos.  Funds raised go toward Visible Grace, a Sherwood-based ministry seeking to start a children's home and school in Kenya.  $15 or $17 at the door, or buy online at brownpapertickets.com/event/72567.  www.visiblegrace.org.

Saturday, August 15
    7 a.m., Annual men’s golf tournament sponsored by Portland Christian Center, Claremont Golf Course, 15800 N.W. Country Club Drive, Portland. 18 holds of golf, shared cart, catered lunch. Limited to 72 golfers. 503-245-7735 or www.pcctoday.com.
    8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Christian Heritage of the Northwest Ministries’ Oregon Sesquicentennial tour of original pioneer settlement sites in Salem and the mid-Willamette Valley. Geared for ages 12 and up, but any age welcome to attend the tour, which focuses on the spiritual heritage of the state and region. Also offered Sept. 7. $10 donation requested. Contact Vaughn Longanecker, 503-709-0778 or vaughnlonganecker@gmail.com
    9 a.m., Free monthly breakfast sponsored by Battle Ground Chapter of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, Senior Center, 116 N.E. Third Ave., Battle Ground, Wash. 360-573-4104.

    10 a.m., Prophetic speaker Norm Franz, Renewed Hope Ministries, 1810 Kauffman Ave., Vancouver, Wash.  Franz is a Christian author, Bible teacher and respected biblical futurist, as well as a former monetary economist and investment company president.  360-258-8703 or www.rhm-net.org.
    11 a.m. to 3 p.m., CityTeam Ministries’ 2009 Summer Bash, Quality Inn and Suites, 9727 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland. Includes concert with Francesca Battistelli, swimming, food and fun. Free admission; bring canned food donation. Co-sponsored by KFIS 104.1 “The Fish” radio. 503-231-9334.
    Noon to 8 p.m. Ambassadors of Gospel Music concert, Woodland Assembly of God, 360 Gun Club Road, Woodland, Wash. 360-658-1922.
All church potluck sponsored by Newberg First Church of the Nazarene, camping area at Beverly Beach State Park south of Lincoln City. The church is holding its annual campout from Aug. 10 to 17. 503-538-2570 or www.newbergnazarene.org.

    6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Redemption Rocks! Concerts presents Nik Fury, Jordan Beckket and Josiah James with pop, rock, rap and acoustic styles,  The Tree House venue, 89 Centennial Loop, Eugene.  www.facebook.com/pages/Redemption-Rocks-Concerts/61831603640

Sunday, August 16
    10 a.m., Pastor Gary Tribbett of Clear Creek Community Church and Compassion Connect speaking, Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2420 N.E. Fairview Ave., Fairview. 503-667-6800.
    5:30 p.m., Portland-based international evangelist Luis Palau speaking at outdoor service, north lawn of Southwest Bible Church, 14605 S.W. Weir Road, Beaverton. Includes free dinner and live music. Seating provided or bring your own blanket and chairs. 503-524-7000 or www.swbible.org.
Greater Ashland Monthly Joint Prayer Meeting, at air-conditioned GracePoint Nazarene Church, 1760 E. Main, near middle school on Walker Street, Ashland. 541-482-3836 or 541-482-1784.

Monday, August 17
    9 a.m. to noon, Vacation Bible School for preschool through sixth grade, first of five consecutive mornings, St. Johns Christian Church, 8044 N. Richmond Ave., Portland. Theme is “Studio GO! Game Show.” Crafts, snacks, games and Bible stories. Transportation available. 503-286-0613 or www.sjcoffice@comcast.net.
    Noon, Psychological services provider Don Woods speaking to luncheon of the Vancouver (Wash.) Chapter of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, Dulin’s Café, 1708 Main St., Vancouver. Woods earlier served as a missionary in Hawaii, where he joined the “Jesus Movement.” 360-921-4144.
    7 to 10 p.m., Institute in Basic Life Principles’ Basic Seminar, first of six consecutive days, Mid-Valley Community Church, 591 Gatch St., Woodburn. Continues night through Thursday, then Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. This seminar aims to help people strengthen their relationships with God and lay a solid foundation in their lives through practical applications of God’s Word. 503-981-0702 or iblp.org

Wednesday, August 19
    7 to 8:30 a.m., Central Oregon Christian Business Association’s Profile of Champions breakfast with featured speaker professional golfer Fred Funk, Riverhouse Convention Center, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend. Funk is winner of eight PGA Tour evens and four Senior Tour events including the 2008 JELD-WEN Tournament at Crosswater. Advance tickets only — $20 individual or two tickets for $35. 541-280-9080.
    14th annual TOM (The Other Music) Fest, first of four consecutive days, Lacamas Conference Center, 2025 N.E. Goodwin Road, Camas, Wash. More than 130 bands, national speakers and worship, food, skate park, day passes available. Full event tickets $35. www.tomfest.com.
  11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monthly All-Regions Luncheon for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Hayden's Lakeside Grill, 8187 S.W. Tualatin-Sherwood Road, $20 if paying online info@cccnw.net by Aug; 14 $30 after that date or at the door 503-928-8046 or www.cccnw.net
    7 p.m., KFIS “104.1 The Fish” radio presents Gospel Sing competition at Clackamas County Fair, at the fairgrounds, 694 N.E. Fouth Ave., Canby. 503-266-1136 or www.clackamascountyeventcenter.com.

Friday, August 21
    Men’s Advance sponsored by the Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, first of three consecutive days, Camp White Branch, McKenzie River. Theme is “Discovering Christian Manhood.” Speakers are Bruce Steffensen, Jay Barber, Rena Marvel, Ed Cogar, Bob Christensen and Chuck Ellis. $85. 1-800-873-7729 or www.orwacog.org.
    Adventist Single Adult Ministries’ tent camping, first of three consecutive days, Fort Stevens State Park near Warrenton. $20, plus $5 parking fee per night. 503-579-9549 or 503-684-7971 or tom.te@verizon.net or beavertonsda.adventistnw.org and go to Singles page.

Saturday, August 22
    Upward Trails ministry’s hike on the lower Salmon River. An easy, scenic five-mile trail through old-growth forest. 503-648-9267 or 503-668-1081.
    Upward Trails ministry’s hike on Mount Jefferson, first of as many as eight days. Spend a weekend or a week. Snow hiking, fishing, sightseeing. 50-miles toward for those staying the full week. 503-668-8950.
    8 a.m. to late afternoon, FrontLine Foundation presents Historic Bend Run & Float, a fundraising event to benefit six Christian ministries in Central Oregon, Drake Park near downtown Bend (except for competitive run starting near McKay Park). Starts with a pancake breakfast, followed by exhibits opening at 9 a.m., the run starting at 10 a.m., entertainment starting at 11, a barbecue lunch at 11:30 a.m, an awards ceremony at 1 p.m. and a featured performance and concert starting at 3 p.m. Benefits Prepare the Way Ministries, Child Evangelism Fellowship, OnTrack Ministries, Provision Ministries International, Harvest of Hope and Pregnancy Resource Center of Central Oregon. www.historicbendrunandfloat.com or 541-325-2639.
    9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Restoring Order presents Simplify Sale unique community yard sale, at Dream Acres, 13691 S.W. Morgan Road, Sherwood. Benefits, in part, Love INC (Love in the Name of Christ) programs. Also Sept. 26. Today’s theme is “garage clear-out.” Live music by Christian band, Cry of Stones. Also barbecue and drinks. 503-625-5774 or www.restoringorder.com.
    9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Citywide Rummage Sale and Family Fair to benefit Compassion Ministries/Heart of the Word broadcasts with Ron Mehl, Alpenrose Dairy, 6149 S.W. Shattuck Road, Portland. 503-626-0101 or 800-492-WORD or compassion-ministries.org.
    11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Packed with Love sponsored by Love INC (Love in the Name of Christ) of Beaverton, Merlo Station High School, 1841 S.W. Merlo Drive, Beaverton This provides back-to-school supplies for local students in need. 503-336-3737 or www.loveincbeaverton.org.
    11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Christian music festival, on the grounds of Peninsula Baptist Church, 2653 N. Lombard, Portland. Begins with singing from the Sacred Harp hymnal at 11, followed at noon by an afternoon of various musical groups and singers, then closing at 6:30 p.m. with a community hymn sing. Performers include the African Gospel Acapella, Columbia Chorale of Oregon and The Hardy Family. 503-285-5701 or www.peninsulabaptistchurch.org.
    Noon to 9 p.m., Rock the Block concerts sponsored by Portland Teen Challenge, Cathedral Park Amphitheater, North Edison Street and Pittsburg Avenue, Portland. Music by several bands, information booths for non-profit organizations, and more. Artists include Cody Andrews, Casey Marvin, Alyssa, Matthew Morris, and the Billie Tarscio Band. 503-230-1910 or teenchallengeportland@gmail.com.
    4 to 8 p.m., 125th anniversary celebration for First Baptist Church of Klamath Falls, first of two consecutive days, at the church, 707 High St., Klamath Falls. Today is reminiscing and a special dinner. The observance continues during Sunday worship services from 9:30 a.m. to noon. 541-884-6272.

Sunday, August 23
    10:30 a.m., “Prayerwalker” Henry Gruver speaking, Word and Spirit Church, 6140 N.E. Stanton, Portland. 503-771-0022 or 503-655-9449 or www.joyfulsoundministries.com.

    5 to 7 p.m., Institute for Creation Science, Rivercrest Community Church, 3201 N.E. 148th Ave., Portland.  Speakers are J.D. Mitchell and Terry Mortenson (by video). Mitchell will focus on Surtsey Island, which burst out of the Atlantic Ocean a few miles south of Iceland in 1963, and Mortenson will look at the people and theories behind the popular beliefs that the earth is millions of years old.  www.creationengineeringconcepts.org.

Monday, August 24
    Noon, Dean Braxton of Seattle speaking to luncheon of the Vancouver (Wash.) Chapter of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, Dulin’s Café, 1708 Main St., Vancouver. Braxton is a former substance abuse prevention coordinator who testifies of dying while undergoing a routine medical procedure in 2006 and experiencing heaven and encountering Jesus before his resuscitation. 360-921-4144.
    7 p.m., “Prayerwalker” Henry Gruver speaking, Word in Spirit Church, 4515 Salem-Dallas Hwy. N.W., Salem. 503-474-1165 or 503-655-9449 or www.joyfulsoundministries.com.

Tuesday, August 25
   7:30 to 9 a.m., Yamhill County Breakfast for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, George Fox University’s Villa Academic Center, 501 N. Villa Road on the east side of the Newberg campus. $8. 503-928-8046 or www.cccnw.net
  “Prayerwalker” Henry Gruver doing teaching and prayer walking in Oregon City throughout today and Wednesday, based out of Oregon City Evangelical Church, 1024 Linn Ave. 503-518-3632 or 503-655-9449 or www.joyfulsoundministries.com.

Wednesday, August 26
    7 to 8:30 a.m., Salem Breakfast for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Red Lion Inn, 3301 Market St. N.E., Salem. 503-928-8046 or www.cccnw.net

Thursday, August 27
   7 to 8:30 a.m., Vancouver (Wash.) Breakfast for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Billygan's Roadhouse restaurant, 13200 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. 503-928-8046 or www..cccnw.net.
    7 p.m.., “Prayerwalker” Henry Gruver speaking at home meeting in Aloha. 503-591-1232 or 503-655-9449 or www.joyfulsoundministries.com.

     7 p.m., CSI 2.4 Singles Ministry interdenominational group, Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Drive, Salem. Fellowship, Biblical teaching, fun activities. Childcare provided on site. 503-373-0732.

Friday, August 28
    Touched by Adoption teen camp sponsored by CHOSEN International, first of three consecutive days, Eagle Fern Christian Camp, 37700 S.E. Camp Road, Estacada. 541-218-1355 or www.choseninternational.org.
    Sixth annual A Gift of Time retreat for family caregivers and relatives raising a grandchild or other relative, first of three consecutive days, Macleay Christian Retreat, 2887 74th Ave., S.E., Salem. Seminars for unpaid family caregivers and relatives who are parenting again; information on community resources; arts and crafts; massage; professional entertainment and more. 503-831-5593 or jwolcpn@earthlink.net.
    7 p.m., Healing Conference with speakers to be announced, first of three consecutive days, House of Grace, 690 N.W. Loop, White Salmon, Wash. Cotinues 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. 509-493-1145 or www.houseofgracewhitesalmon.org.
    7 to 9:30 p.m., Simulcast of Living Proof Live with Beth Moore, first of two consecutive days, viewable at 10 Oregon locations. Continues 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. Moore will be speaking from her hometown of Green Bay, Wisc. Locations are: Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin (503-638-5900); Powell Butte Christian Church, 13720 S.E. Highway 26, Powell Butte in Central Oregon (541-548-3066); Temple Baptist Church, 1319 N.E. Seventh St., Portland (503-233-5953); Evangelical Bible Church, 1175 S.E. Howe St., Dallas (503-623-2331), Life Church, 255 College Drive N.W., Salem (503-362-0362) Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market St. N.E., Salem (503-581-3680), Redeemer’s Fellowship, 3031 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg (541-672-0230), North Albany Community Church, 1273 W. Thornton Lake Drive N.W., Albany. (541-926-5291), Azalea Glen Christian Center, 408 Pacific Ave., Glendale. (541-837-3731), Merlin Community Baptist Church, 361 Galice Road, Merlin. (541-476-3901).

Saturday, August 29
    9 a.m., Portland Christian Center’s Community Care Day, on grounds of Robert Gray Middle School, 5505 S.W. 23rd Ave., A volunteer effort working on the landscaping and grounds. Bring yard tools. 503-245-7735 or www.pcctoday.com

    11 a.m. to 3 p.m, Old Fashioned Carnival and Open House at North Clackamas Christian School, 19575 Sebastian Way, Oregon City.  All families welcome at this community event. Food, carnival booths, prizes, school tours and fellowship. 503-655-5961.

    Noon to 4 p.m., 16th annual PROPER Festival sponsored by Celebration Tabernacle, Kenton Park, 8417 N. Brandon Ave., Portland.  Multicultural entertainment, live art, free picnic food booths, car and bike show.  Performances by E. D. Mondaine & Belief and Portland pianist Michael Allen Harrision.  503-286-1488 or www.properusa.org.
    Installation of Rev. Paul Linnemann as president of the Northwest District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, Zion Lutheran Church, 1015 S.W. 18th Ave., Portland. 1-888-693-5267 or 503-221-1343 or www.nowlcms.org.

     1 to 6 p.m.,  True Life Fellowship of Beaverton presents an afternoon of free food and music, Shute Park, Hillsboro.  Features will be a local urban Gospel group, Gospel Truth, a Christian rock group, Ephesus, and the True Life Fellowship Worship Band.  503-645-7989

Sunday, August 30
    150th anniversary celebration for Scio Baptist Church, 38969 N.W. Third St., Scio. Begins with Sunday School at 9 a.m., fellowship time at 10, morning worship at 11 and a meal and special activities from noon to 4 p.m., including music, testimonies, games for children and a birthday cake. 503-394-3375.
    10:30 a.m., “Prayerwalker” Henry Gruver speaking, Lighthouse Mission Church, 337 N.E. 47th St., Portland. 503-235-4371 or 503-655-9449 or www.joyfulsoundministries.com.

    1 p.m., Volunteer Appreciation Potluck and Barbecue for Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity, Crabtree Park, two miles northwest of Dundee (turn on Ninth Street in Dundee). 503-537-9938 or amy@newberghabitat.org.
    3:30 p.m., Gaither Vocal Band in concert at Oregon State Fair, at the fairgrounds in Salem. 1-800-833-0011 or www.oregonstatefair.org.
    5 p.m., “Prayerwalker” Henry Gruver speaking at Shekinah Glory Ministries, meeting at The Vintage, 9001 N.E. 54th St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-260-5377.
    7 p.m., A Night of Hope with Joel and Victoria Osteen, Rose Garden, Portland. $15. 1-877-789-ROSE or rosequarter.com or www.joelosteen.com.

    7 p.m. Lutheran Choral Association in concert, St. Stephens Lutheran Church, 290 W. Gloucester St., Gladstone.  This performance is part of the association's 71st annual concert season.  503-650-8839.

Monday, August 31
    Liberty Bible Church of Vancouver, Wash., presents Scramble for the Orphans, a charity golf tournament benefitting AIDS orphans in Rwanda, Tri-Mountain Golf Course, 1701 N.w. 299th St., Ridgefield, Wash. Contact Chris Finley at 360-241-9571 or scramblefortheorphans.com
    7 p.m., Vancouver Aglow with mnistry from international evangelist Milton Alvarez and his son, Joshua, Shiloh Fellowship Church, 10709 S.E. 10th, Vancouver, Wash. Preceded by a food and fellowship time at 6:30 p.m. 360-694-6914 or 360-693-5795.