SUNDAY, AUGUST 1
10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Northwest Yovel Festival, Esther Short Park, downtown Vancouver, Wash. Based on the theme of His Victory (I Chronicles 29:11), this free event features Messianic music artist Jonathan Settel in concert. Also Davidic worship dance groups and instruction, children’s activities, Israeli-style food and vendor fair. Sponsored by Rehoboth Messianic Congregation. 360-695-2900 or 360-573-4370 or www.rehoboth-messianic.org.
11 a.m., Reflections of Love (Ron and Kathy Green) in concert, Church of God of Prophecy, 1440 N. Park Ave., Eugene. 360-658-1922 or www.ronandkathy.org.
CB (Conservative Baptist) Northwest’s Base Camp for youth groups, first of six consecutive days, Camp Tadmor, 43943 McDowell Creek Drive, Lebanon. 541-451-4270 or www.tadmor.org.
Noon to 1 p.m., Inspirational music performances outdoors at the Fifth Street Public Market, 296 E. Fifth Ave., Eugene. www.5StMarket.com.
5:30 p.m., Portland-based international evangelist Luis Palau speaking at outdoor evening worship service on the north lawn at Southwest Bible Church, 14605 S.W. Weir Road, Beaverton. Free dinner, live music, positive message, activities for all ages. 503-524-7000 or www.swbible.org.
6 p.m., Award-winning guitarist and country artist Dennis Agajanian in concert, Calvary Chapel, 2140 Hill St. S.E., Albany. 541-990-3323 or www.calvarychapelalbany.com.
MONDAY, AUGUST 2
8 a.m., Life Invitational golf event to benefit Pregnancy Resource Centers of Greater Portland, Persimmon Country Club, 500 S.E. Butler Road, Gresham. $150 per player includes continental breakfast, range balls, contests and awards luncheon. 503-256-0808, ext. 31 or www.portlandprc.org.
Oregon Christian Writers’ Summer Coaching Conference with keynote speakers Bill Myers and Jeff Gerke, first of four consecutive days, Canby Grove Conference Center. Theme is “Journey in the Write Direction.” Myers is a writer and producer whose books and videos have sold more than 8 million copies. Gerke maintains a web site (www.WhereTheMapEnds.com) that is devoted to speculative Christian fiction, including sci-fi, fantasy and supernatural thrillers. $340 for OCW members and $390 for non-members; meals and lodging additional. 503-393-356 or www.oregonchristianwriters.org.
9 a.m. to noon, Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School for ages 4 to 11, first of five consecutive days, Newberg United Methodist Church, 1205 Deborah Road, Newberg. 503-538-5404.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Stump City Christian Camps presents Chase: The Musical Quest for grades six through 12, first of five consecutive days, Life Christian School, 5585 S.W. 209th Ave., Aloha. Includes lunch. Participants are part of a world premiere rock/rap musical. $175. 503-649-4444 or stumpcitychristiancamps@yahoo.com.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., MCO Productions’ Fine Arts Summer Camp for ages 8 to 18, first of five consecutive days, Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan, Newberg. Classes in singing, costuming, drama and contemporary dancing. Bring sack lunch, snacks and water. $150 for the week. 503-537-7139.
Second annual Golf-2-Give Tournament to benefit My Father’s House shelter of Gresham, Willamette Valley Country Club, 900 Country Club Place, Canby. Four-person scramble format. Includes box lunch and dinner and awards. $175 per person, $700 for team. 503-492-3046 or www.familyshelter.org.
Day Camp for Tillamook County and vicinity children entering first through sixth grades, first of five consecutive days, Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center, 18705 Hwy 101 N., Rockaway Beach. 503-355-2284 or www.twinrocks.org.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3
Noon, Ray Nelson speaking at Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship of America’s Portland luncheon, Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. Nelson has spent many years doing spiritual warfare and intercession in this region. $13 for lunch, including trip, or $5 room charge. 503-252-0774.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
Summer Family Camp with Peter Iliyn, first of five consecutive days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton. Iliyn is North American director for Youth With a Mission and lives in Jefferson. Theme is “How to Find God When All Hell Breaks Loose.” Suggested donation of $175 for adult, $90 for children 7 to 12, $50 for children 3 to 6, free for those younger than 3. 503-873-6743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
7 to 8:30 a.m., Portland Westside meeting for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, 19300 S.W. 65th Ave., Tualatin. 503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Water play day for children sponsored by Newberg Church of the Nazarene. Bring a sack lunch, water play clothes, and a towel. 503-537-8031 or 503-475-5177.
Nationwide satellite broadcast of Willow Creek Association’s Global Leadership Summit 2010, first of two consecutive days, viewable at three Oregon churches: Eugene Christian Fellowship, 89780 N. Game Farm Road, Eugene; Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market St. N.E., Salem; and East Hill Church, 701 N. Main Ave., Gresham. Speakers include Jack Welch, Tony Dungy, Jim Collins, Zhai Xiao, Bill Hybels, T.D. Jakes, Andy Stanley, Terri Kelly and Daniel Pink. 1-800-570-9812 or www.willowcreek.com/summit.
Thinking and Living the Way of Christ conference sponsored by L’Abri Fellowship International, first of four consecutive days, Valley Springs Presbyterian Church, 2401 Olympus Drive, Roseville, Calif. One of only two L’Abri conferences in North America this year. Features Os Guinness and eight other speakers from around the world. Founded by Francis Schaeffer, the fellowship provides residential study centers where individuals ponder God and the significance of human life. The conference includes a movie/critique night, art gallery exhibition, jazz concert and Friday night dinner. $95. 916-786-7940 or www.labri-california.org.
Father-Son Rafting Expedition sponsored by On the Edge Adventures, first of four consecutive days, on Oregon’s Deschutes River. $375 per person. 503-622-3514 or www.ontheedgeadventures.com
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6
NewFrontiers Churches’ Northwest retreat, first of three consecutive days, George Fox University’s Newberg campus. 503-538-8383 or www.newfrontiersusa.org.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Open house and garage sale at Open House Ministries shelter, first of two consecutive days, 900 W. 12th St., Vancouver, Wash. Continues from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Also barbecue, shelter tours, refreshments. 360-737-0300 or www.sheltered.org.
CB (Conservative Baptist) Northwest’s Sons of Thunder weekend for first- through eighth-grade boys and their fathers, for youth groups, first of three consecutive days, Camp Tadmor, 43943 McDowell Creek Drive, Lebanon. 541-451-4270 or www.tadmor.org.
Northwest Creation Network seminar and field trip to Mount St. Helens to mark the 30th anniversary of the mountain’s eruption, first of two consecutive days. Steve Austin of the Institute for Creation Research and Keith Swenson will conduct a half-day seminar at Crossroads Community Church,, 7708 N.E. 78th St., in Vancouver, Wash., today and then a chartered bus trip to the mountain on Saturday. (Also a field trip scheduled for Oct. 3). Two separate buses will provide alternate tours of the mountain at different difficulty levels. Option 1 is an easy 3-mile hike, and Option 2 is an advanced 10-mile hike. $185 includes bus and hotel lodging. 509-582-5627 or 360-256-9711.
6:30 p.m., Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America’s annual Men’s Steakout with featured speaker Milton Alvarez, Oaks Park, foot of Spokane Street, Portland. Alvarez, who lives in Vancouver, Wash., and his wife Eneida founded Anchor of Salvation International Minsitries and have ministered in churches, prisons and conference worldwide as well as in Christian media. Steak meal $7, or $12 total for those bringing a first-time attender. 503-252-0774 or 503-292-2161 or 360-944-7523.
7 p.m., Salem House of Prayer presents Raindown conference, first of three consecutive days, Smith Auditorium at Willamette University, Salem. This replaces the previously announced onething conference. Main speaker for Raindown is Wes Martin of the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Mo. Worship led by Tim Reimer of the Kansas City organization. $20 advance, $25 at the door. www.salemhouseofprayer.org.
7 p.m., Founders Weekend Celebration, first of three consecutive days, Dayspring Community Church, 6407 N.E. 105th Ave., Vancouver, Wash. Tonight is a performance by a three-member gospel music group, Sweet Presence. Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. is a “Country Jubilee.” Sunday services at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. feature gospel music minister Johnny Hays. 360-334-0981.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7
Upward Trails ministry’s five-day overnight hiking in the Columbia River Gorge. Includes day hike to Indian Point and bank, or the extended outing to Rainy Lake and over the top of Green Point Mountain. Moderately steep. 503-644-2344 or 503-668-8950.
9 a.m., CSI Single Adult Ministry’s outing to Estacada Mural Walk. Meeting in the parking lot of Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. Bring lunch. 503-304-4000 or csisinngles.net.
Summer Conference with Walter Kaiser, first of eight consecutive days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. Kaiser is retired president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.
New Heights Church of Vancouver, Wash., presents Race for the Homeless to benefit Open House Ministries of Vancouver, Marine Park, Southeast Marine Park Way and Columbia Way, Vancouver. Both 5k or 10k walk/runs scheduled. 360-759-9335 or www.newheights.org/race.
9 to 11:30 a.m., Design Science Association meeting with speaker Michael Oard, Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Topic is a “Flood model” explanation of dinosaur bonebeds and tracks. 503-665-9563 or www.pdxdsa.org
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Compassion Vancouver, Washington Elementary School, 2908 S St., Vancouver, Wash. A joint effort of local churches, this is a free health and dental clinic for needy in the community. Includes free lunch. compassionvancouver.com.
10 to 11:30 a.m., Healing Hands Kenya Fundraiser, Newberg Church of the Nazarene, 23177 Old Yamhill Road, Newberg. This is a therapeutic seminar for women on the benefits of skin care. Phone Phyllis Browne at 971-219-7274 for an appointment and prices on toenail trimming, manicures, pedicures and specialized facials. All proceeds will go toward Christian outreach in Kenya.
10 a.m. to noon, Pathways Community Church presents a free-admission Family Event, Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, Wash. Music, face painting for kids, games, prizes. prayer. Collection of food and clothes for the needy. 360-600-1062 or info@pathwayscommunity.org.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Salvation Army’s Brunch on the Bridge, a picnic brunch on the center lanes of the Hawthorne Bridge in Portland. This event seeks to bring awareness to ongoing hunger problems in the commmunity. Participants are chosen through a drawing. To enter, buy a bumper sticker for $4 at www.pdxbridgefestival.org/brunch. Those selected to attend may pack their own picnic brunches, or buy food at the bridge from among 10 of Portland’s top food cards. Those attending are also asked to bring one can of food each. 503-239-1231.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friends of the Carpenter’s free summer concert and barbecue lunch, at the Friendship Center, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver, Wash. Featuring the Vancouver Community Concert Band. 360-750-4752 or www.friendsofthecarpenter.org.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Combined Albany and Lebanon Women’s Connection garden party and catered salad luncheon, Calvary Community Church, 35764 Knox Butte Road E., Albany. Speaker is Meryl Bishop, national prayer advisory for Stonecroft Ministries. Muisc by harpist Amy Isted and singing by Wayne Field. $10. RSVP to 541-926-7288 or 541-367-5387.
Noon to 4 p.m., PROPER (People Reaching Other People Expecting Restoration) Festival presented by Celebration Tabernacle, McCoy Park in New Columbia, 9298 N. Woolsey Ave., Portland. Free food, music, engaging speakers, booths, activities and basketball tournaments for both men and women, including Special Olympics. Another PROPER Festival takes place Sept. 11 at Kenton Park in Portland. 503-936-3704.
Christian Heritage Ministries of the Northwest tour of historic sites in and near Salem, third of four tour dates this summer. Also Sept. 6. Contact Vaughn Longanecker, 503-709-0779 or vaughnlonganecker@gmail.com
National Kids Walk USA 2010, sponsored by One by One Kids, downtown Portland. Goal is to have 200 children and adults participating. Free event. onebyonekids@hotmail.com
Hood River-based Creation Encounter’s Eastern Washington bus tour of Missoula Flood sites, first of two consecutive days. 541-490-3396 or 541-386-2223 or www.creationencounter.com.
6:30 to 9 p.m., Totally Gospel II Saturday Night Concert, Northeast Baptist Church, 6701 N.E. Prescott St., Portland. With host, country gospel artist Riny Horst, Tama Walker and other guests. Free admission. 503-281-7656 or 503-335-3132.
7 p.m., Holy Land Report, Good Shepherd Community’s Church’s North Auditorium, 28986 S.E. Haley Road, Boring. A presentation by representatives of the church who visited the Holy Land in June. 503-663-5050.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8
Surfside Camp for eighth through 12th graders, first of seven consecutive days, Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center, 18705 Hwy 101 N., Rockaway Beach. 503-355-2284 or www.twinrocks.org.
10 a.m., Faith-based program on the final day of the American Veterans’ Traveling Tribute, city park in La Center, Wash. Exhibit open until 4 p.m. www.lacenterhonorsvets.info.
Noon to 1 p.m., Performances by “Gospel Elvis” minister David Lomond outdoors at the Fifth Street Public Market, 296 E. Fifth Ave., Eugene. www.5StMarket.com.
12:45 p.m., CSI Single Adult Ministry’s luncheon, Music Room at Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. $5 for adults, $2 for children. 503-304-4000 or csisingles.net.
1 to 5 p.m., Young adults’ fun scavenger hunt though Newberg sponsored by Newberg Church of the Nazarene. 503-545-5418 or 503-341-3174.
1 to 6 p.m., Seventh annual Families for Israel Picnic sponsored by Oregon Americans for a Safe Israel, Riverview Space 8 at Oaks Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland. Americans for a Safe Israel is comprised of both Christian and Jews who share a common desire to support Israel. 1-877-288-8488.
4 p.m., Family pool party and picnic sponsored by Grace Baptist Church of Newberg, Chehalem Pool and Park, 1802 Haworth Ave., Newberg. Bring main dish and salad or dessert. 503-538-7468 or www.gbcnewberg.org.
5:30 p.m., Outdoor evening worship service on the north lawn at Southwest Bible Church, 14605 S.W. Weir Road, Beaverton. Free dinner, live music, positive message, activities for all ages. 503-524-7000 or www.swbible.org.
6 p.m., Laird Halling Big Band with jazz vocalist Rebecca Hardiman in benefit concert, Portland Christian Center, 5700 S.W. Dosch Road, Portland. Freewill offering will be taken to upgrade church pianos for its School of Music. 503-245-7735.
6 to 7 p.m., Ashland Joint Prayer Gathering, Alliance Bible Chapel, Siskiyou and Liberty, Ashland. A monthly, unified opportunity to join with Ashland-area churches to pray for revival. Contact Pastor Bob Mathers, 541-890-5620.
MONDAY, AUGUST 9
Noon, Retired schoolteacher Janet Andrews speaking at Downtown Vancouver luncheon of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, Dulin’s Café, 1708 Main St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-921-4144 or 360-944-7523 or www.fgbmfamerica.org.
Canyonview Day Camp for kids entering first through fifth grades, sponsored by Dayspring Fellowship of Keizer, first of five consecutive days. Meet at the church, 1755 Lockhaven Drive N.E. for bus transportation to Canyonview Camp near Silverton. Hours are 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 11:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, with a special Family Night Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $120 includes transportation. 503-390-3900, ext. 328.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10
7:30 to 9 a.m., Portland Eastside meeting for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Portland Adventist Medical Center, 10123 S.E. Market St., Portland. 503-928-8354 or www..cccnw.net
11 a.m., Informational meeting on the “Strong for Life” senior citizens’ fitness program sponsored by Faith in Action, Loaves & Fishes Sherwood Senior Center, 21907 S.W. Sherwood Blvd., Sherwood. 503-537-1471.
Noon, Rick Larie speaking at Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship of America’s Portland luncheon, Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. Larie is a former electrical contractor who now works in full-time ministry. $13 for lunch, including trip, or $5 room charge. 503-252-0774.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11
Summer Family Camp with H. Wayne House, first of five consecutive days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton. House, who is from Silverton, has been a professor of Biblical studies, theology and law for more than 30 years. He has authored, co-authored or edited more than 30 books. Theme is “The Jesus Who Never Lived.” Suggested donation of $175 for adult, $90 for children 7 to 12, $50 for children 3 to 6, free for those younger than 3. 503-873-6743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org.
4 to 8 p.m., Parking lot sale to benefit Good Samaritan Ministries’ schools in Masaka, Uganda, first of four consecutive days, Lake Bible Church, 4565 S.W. Carman Drive, Lake Oswego. Continues 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 503-644-2339 or www.gsmusa.org.
Carman “For Real, For Now” concert, Portland Metro Assembly of God Church, 5004 N.E. Sixth Ave., Portland. itickets.com.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12
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. 503-928-8354 or www..cccnw.net
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eugene-Springfield luncheon for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Eugene Hilton, 66 E. Sixth Ave., Eugene. 503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net
Veritas School’s third annual Teacher Conference, first of two consecutive days, at the school, 401 Mission, Newberg. For teachers, or teaching parents, in classical or private Christian schools or home schools. Theme is “The Sacred Rights of Conscience: Religion and the American Founding.” Plenary speakers are Daniel Dreisbach of American University in Washington, D.C., and Mark David Hall of George Fox University. 503-538-1962 or www.veritasschool.net
Carman “For Real, For Now” concert, Eastside Foursquare Church, 3174 N.E. Third St., Prineville. itickets.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
Mother-daughter backpacking trip sponsored by Wilderness International, first of three consecutive days. 503-593-0199 or wildernessintl.com
Father-Daughter Retreat, first of three consecutive days, George Fox University’s Tilikum Retreat Center, 15321 N.E. North Valley Road, Newberg. $125 per father and $89 per daughter. 503-538-2763 or www.georgefox.edu/offices/tilikum.
6 p.m., Prayer Mountain Northwest, first of two consecutive days, Mount Ashland Ski Area. A regional prayer gathering that runs continuously through Sunday morning. 541-476-6827 or www.prayermountainnw.org.
7 p.m., Portland Fellowship’s Hope Group, a support group for those with a gay-identified loved one. A place of encouragement, support and guidance. Portland Fellowship is a minsitry dedicated to helping people walk out of homosexuality and into wholeness in Christ. For location, phone 503-235-6364 or e-mail to drew@portlandfellowship.com.
7 p.m. Free-admission symposium on “Thomas Jefferson and the ‘Wall of Separation Between Church and State,’ ’’ Room 105 of the Hoover Academic Center on George Fox University’s Newberg campus. Co-sponsored by the university and Veritas School of Newberg. Speaker is Daniel Dreisbach, professor of law, justice and society at American University in Washington, D.C. 503-538-1962 or www.veritasschool.net.
Carman’s “For Real, For Now” concert, Foursquare Gospel Center, 540 S.E. Main St., Winston.. itickets.com.
Newworldson in concert, Silverton location to be announced. itickets.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14
Upward Trails ministry’s three day camping and hiking outing to Iron Mountain and Cone Peak. A 6-6-mile hike through a wildflower meadow and then a forest of 17 different species of trees – the highest concentration in Oregon, then to an old fire lookout on the mountain with 360-degree views and more than 300 species of wildflowers. See several waterfalls on the way home Saturday. Northwest Forest Pass required. 503-668-8950.
7 a.m., Health and Wellness outing to hike in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington, sponsored by Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fairview. Meet at the church, 2420 N.E. Fairview Ave., to carpool. Bring packed lunch, swim gear and walking shoes. 503-667-6800.
7:30 a.m. to noon, Biblical Enterpreneurship Boot Camp sponsored by Nehemiah Project International Ministries, George Fox University’s Portland Center, 12753 S.W. 68th Ave., Tigard. $75 per person ($10 off if registered three weeks in advance), or $150 per person for three sessions. 1-800-916-1180, ext. 101 or www.nehemiahproject.org
8 a.m., 25th annual Ram Open Golf Tournament sponsored by Regis High School of Stayton, Santiam Golf Club, 8724 Golf Club Road, Aumsville. Lunch and awards provided. Tournament includes mulligans for sale at $5 each with a maximum of two per player. Prizes include hole prizes, place payouts and random prizes. $65. Proceeds go toward the school’s tuition assistance fund. 503-769-6243 or www.regishighschool.net.
Country Gospel artist Riny Horst of Portland performing at the Clark County Fair, first of two consecutive days, at the county fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield, Wash. Concert free with fair admission. 503-335-3132 or Riny@comcast.net.
Fourth annual George Fox University Motorcycle Rally, starting and ending on the Newberg campus. This year’s event includes new routes and a biker’s barbecue dinner on campus. 503-554-2131 or alumni@georgefox.edu.
Annual Children’s Health Day sponsored by Love INC (Love in the Name of Christ) of Newberg, Grace Baptist Church, 1619 E. Second St., Newberg. 503-538-7468 or www.gbcnewberg.org.
Noon to 4 p.m.,, Pathways Community Church presents a free-admission community barbecue with music by Frontline and DJ Rehma, 4500 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, Wash., Music, face painting for kids, games, prizes. prayer. Collection of food and clothes for the needy. 360-600-1062 or info@pathwayscommunity.org.
Summer Conference with Dennis Keating and Randy Alcorn, first of eight consecutive days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. Keating is senior pastor of Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Escondido, Calif., and Alcorn is founder and director of Gresham-based Eternal Perspectives Ministries and author of more than 30 books. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.
Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventist’s Youth Leaders Convention, first of two consecutive days, Gladstone Park Conference Center, 19800 Oatfield Road, Gladstone. 503-850-3500 or www.oregonconference.org.
5:30 to 7 p.m., Simple Dinner to benefit Faith in Action of Newberg, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 2315 N. Main St., Newberg. Hamburger, fixings, chips, potato salad, beverage and dessert for $5. Faith in Action is a volunteer caregiving program. 503-537-1548.
7 to 11:15 p.m., CCMfriends’ Christian social dance for singles, Fowler Middle School, 10865 S.W. Walnut, Tigard. Couples always welcome, also. Mixed music styles: pop, ballroom, rhythm and blues, country and oldies. Dance lesson during first hour. $8 donation. 503-319-1951.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15
Noon to 1 p.m., Performances by the Eugene-based Christian music duo Caleb & Sol outdoors at the Fifth Street Public Market, 296 E. Fifth Ave., Eugene. www.5StMarket.com.
Second annual Camp Meeting, first of eight consecutive days, McMinnville First Assembly of God Church, 930 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. Follows the regular worship schedule on Sundays, but Monday through Saturday services are at 10 .m. and 2 and 7 p.m. The morning session is a Bible study led by Rev. Harold Pollock. Featured speaker is Tim Ravan, a missionary who works primarily in Mideast lands. Lunch and dinner meals avaialble for sale each day. 503-472-2217 or www.mcminnvilleag.org.
2 p.m. CSI Single Adult Ministry’s outing to Silverton Mural Walk. This is sponsored by Peoples Church of Salem. Mett on Lewis Street in Silverton near the dog mural and statue at 2 p.m. 503-304-4000 or csisingles.net.
3 to 5 p.m., Curry Blake of John G. Lake Ministries speaking, Beaverton Full Gospel Church, 3800 S.W. Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton. 503-343-0025 or 503-645-2858 or www.jglm.org or www.beavertonfullgospelchurch.org.
5:30 p.m., Outdoor evening worship service on the north lawn at Southwest Bible Church, 14605 S.W. Weir Road, Beaverton. Free dinner, live music, positive message, activities for all ages. 503-524-7000 or www.swbible.org.
MONDAY, AUGUST 16
10 a.m., Round table games for adults aged 50 or older, Liberty Bible Church of the Nazarene, 12401 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, Wash. Everyone participating is encouraged to bring a bag lunch. 360-989-6346 or 360-574-9302.
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Volunteer training sponsored by Faith in Action, at the agency offices, 310 Villa Road, No. 110, Newberg. This is to train coaches in the “Strong for Life” fitness program for senior citizens. Bring your own lunch. 503-537-1471.
Noon, Evangelist Evan Wiggs of Vancouver speaking at Downtown Vancouver luncheon of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, Dulin’s Café, 1708 Main St., Vancouver, Wash. Wiggs recently returned from a ministry trip to Kenya. 360-921-4144 or 360-944-7523 or www.fgbmfamerica.org.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17
Noon, Rebecca Aiger speaking at Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship of America’s Portland luncheon, Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. Aiger is a Christian from Israel who is involved in ministry in Jerusalem. $13 for lunch, including trip, or $5 room charge. 503-252-0774.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18
7 to 8:30 a.m., Annual Profile of Champions breakfast sponsored by the Central Oregon Christian Business Association featuring pro golfer Tom Lehman, Riverhouse Convention Center, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend. Lehman was PGA Tour Player of the Yar in 1996 and chapter of the 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup Team, and winner of the 2010 Senior PGA Championship and at least 19 professional events in total. $20. 541-280-9080
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 online at www.cccnw.net, $30 at the door. 503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Communitywide health fair for senior adults aged 50 or older, Liberty Bible Church of the Nazarene, 12401 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, Wash. Admission is free and senior adults, along with caring family members, are welcome. Booth participants include Fresh Start Restorative Health, the Southwest Washington Council on Aging, Highgate Senior Living, Breath of Fresh Air Support Groups, a dental hygiene exhibit and more. A simple, healthy lunch will be available while supplies last. 360-989-6346 or 360-574-9302.
7 p.m. His Glory Celebrated presents Prophetic Chambers, a gathering co-sponsored by several local churches, first of three consecutive days, Cathedral of Praise, 1821 S.E. 39th and Stephens, Portland. Continues at 7 p.m. Friday and then at 8:45 a.m. Saturday with a continental breakfast followed by seminars and “prophets’ roundtable” between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., then evening service at 6 p.m. Speakers include Joseph Hargo from Center of Hope in Houston, Texas; Michael Horne of Believer’s International Church in Arlington, Texas; Levell Thomas and DeShawn Williams of Cathedral of Praise, Kimberly Hjelt of Word & Spirit Church of Portland, Victor Alvarizares of Casa del Padre International in Portland, Richard Wright of Eagles Wings Ministries International of Portland, Kenneth Evans of Restoration Ministries, Wynne, Ark. and Mike Mikaele of Burning Bush Ministries of Vancouver, Wash. 503-235-2127.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20
7 to 8:30 a.m., Vancouver (Wash.) meeting for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, conference center at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, 2211 N.E. 139th St., Vancouver, Wash. 503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net.
George Fox University Auxiliary’s Centennial Celebration, on the Newberg campus. 503-554-2114 or www.georgefox.edu.
7:30 p.m., Casting Crowns in concert, Life Amphitheater at Christian Life Center, 21720 E. Hwy. 20, Bend. Advance tickets $25 or $20 each for groups of 10 or more, or $30 “Artist Circle.” 541-389-8241 or 1-800-965-9324 or www.itickets.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
Upward Trails ministry’s choice of outings. The first is a possible overnight trip to Redmond, Arnold Ice and Boyd caves in central Oregon; must bring three good sources of light per person, heavy boots and a hat. The second outing is a 4-mile hike exploring Moffett Creek up to a 120-foot double-drop waterfall hidden in a grott, and a possible extension up Oneonta Gorge to a hidden 60-foot falls. For the central Oregon trip, phone 503-522-7205, for the other trip, phone 503-668-8950.
7 a.m., Men’s Golf Tournament sponsored by Portland Christian Center, Claremont Golf Club, 15800 N.W. Country Club Drive, Portland. Shotgun start at 7:00 AM, scramble format. $55 if registered by Aug. 8, $65 after that date. Cost includes greens fees, golf cart, breakfast, water, lunch and prizes. 503-245-7735.
The Gospel Picnic, Columbia Park, North Lombard Street and Woolsey Avenue, Portland. For information, phone 503-740-6671 or contact the Portland Observer, 503-288-0033.
8 a.m., CSI Single Adult Ministry’s hike to Opal Creek. Meet in the parking lot at Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. Bring lunch. 503-304-4000 or csisingles.net.
8 a.m., First annual Tri for Life Triathlon to benefit Options Pregnancy Resource Centers of Albany and Corvallis, South Albany High School, 3705 S.E. Columbus St., Albany. A swim, bike and run event. $45 entry fee, or $75 total for teams of up to three persons; each participant has opportunity to collect pledges for Options PRC. Also a “Laps for Life” walkathon at 10 a.m. on the high school track. 541-758-3662 or 541-924-0160 or www.optionsprc.org.
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 or www.fgbmfamerica.org.
Summer Conference with Luis Palau, first of eight consecutive days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. The Portland-based international evangelist has shared the Gospel with more than one billion people through evangelistic events and media. Contemporary music by Georgene Rice. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Love INC (Love in the Name of Christ) of Beaverton’s Packed with Love back-to-school event, Merlo Station High School, 1841 S.W. Merlo Drive, Beaverton. This is a fun event to distribute backpacks and school supplies to 700 middle and high school students in need from the Beaverton School District. Students will pay $5 and receive a new backpack and age-appropriate supplies.. 503-336-5946 or www.loveincbeaverton.org.
Noon to 4 p.m., Pathways Community Church presents a free-admission barbecue, basketball tournament and concert, Evergreen Park, 4619 N.E. 112th, Vancouver, Wash. Uplifting music by Sherree Lewis, ET Praise Team and Frontline along with DJ Reckless. Games for adults and kids, face painting and more. Free hot dogs. Collection of food and clothes for the needy. 360-600-1062 or info@pathwayscommunity.org.
5 to 7 p.m., For His Glory Prophetic Worship & Training presents a Christian Boot Camp, first of two consecutive evenings, Elm Room at Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, Wash. A time of instructions for spiritual “intercessors, watchers and warriors.” RSVP to: for hisgloryworship.training@gmail.com.
6:30 p.m., Glory Gathering sponsored by Tigard Healing Rooms with guest speaker Rev. Darlene Denton, 12345 S.W. Main St., Tigard. Denton is from Crooked River Ranch. She was mentored under the late Pastor John Wimber of Vineyard Fellowships and has ministered inner healing and deliverance clinics for almost 25 years. hollyberry@earthlink.net.
7 p.m., Christian Social Dance Association dance, Blue Ballroom of The Ballroom Dance Company, 8900 S.W. Commercial St., Tigard. All ages welcome. Cha cha lesson at 7, followed by social dance at 8. $8 general admission, $6 for students of all ages with school I.D. 503-951-4763 or http://christiansocialdance.org.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22
9 and 11 a.m., Senior adults honored and recognized, Liberty Bible Church of the Nazarene, 12401 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, Wash. 360-989-6346 or 360-574-9302.
9:30 and 11 a.m., Singer William Harness in concert, Fourth Plain Church of the Nazarene, 16807 N.E. Fourth Plain Road, Vancouver, Wash. 360-892-4462 or www.williamharness.com.
Noon, Portland Christian Center’s Family Barbecue, Oaks Amusement Park, foot of Spokane Street, Portland. 503-245-7735.
Noon to 1 p.m., Inspirational music performances outdoors at the Fifth Street Public Market, 296 E. Fifth Ave., Eugene. www.5StMarket.com.
Annual picnic for Grace Baptist Church of Newberg, Memorial Park near downtown Newberg. 503-538-7468 or www.gbcnewberg.org.
Ernie Haase and Signature Sound performing at the Southwest Washington Fair, Chehalis, Wash. itickets.com.
3:30 p.m., 35th anniversary celebration for Community A.M.E. Zion Church, 3605 E. 13th St., Vancouver, Wash. Theme is “Possessing the Promise of God.” Guest speaker is Rev. Clifford Chappell, pastor of St. Johns All Nations Church of God in Christ in Portland. 360-693-4566.
5 p.m. Institute for Creation Science, Rivercrest Community Church, 3201 N.E. 148th Ave., Portland. creationengcon@aol.com.
5:30 p.m., Outdoor evening worship service on the north lawn at Southwest Bible Church, 14605 S.W. Weir Road, Beaverton. Free dinner, live music, positive message, activities for all ages. 503-524-7000 or www.swbible.org.
MONDAY, AUGUST 23
Noon, Prison minister Ron Brandon speaking at Downtown Vancouver luncheon of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, Dulin’s Café, 1708 Main St., Vancouver, Wash. Brandon is an ex-Marine and Vietnam War veteran who himself served prison time but now gives back by ministering in the prisons. 360-921-4144 or 360-944-7523 of www.fgbmfamerica.org.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24
7:30 to 9 a.m., Elizabeth Sherwood of Young Lives of Yamhill County speaking at the Yamhill County Breakfast for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Room 103 of George Fox University’s Villa Academic Center, 501 N. Villa Road on the east side of the Newberg campus. $8. 503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net
Noon, Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship of America’s Portland luncheon, Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. $13 for lunch, including trip, or $5 room charge. 503-252-0774.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25
7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Newberg-area author and motivational speaker Pam Lau speaking to the Salem-Keizer meeting for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest. Phone 503-928-8354 or go to www.cccnw.net for meeting location.
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Western Seminary Anti-Trafficking Conference, at the seminary, 5500 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. A look at the international problem of human trafficking. Speakers include Kevin Palau, Cyndi Romine, Steve and Celestia Tracy and trafficking survivor Jessica Richardson.
Mat Kearney in concert, Eugene location to be announced. 541-687-2746 or itickets.com.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26
Catalyst One Day leadership experience with speakers Andy Stanley and Craig Groeschel, The City Church, 9051 132nd Ave., Kirkland, Wash. Stanley is founder of North Point Ministries in Atlanta, Ga., Groeschel is founder of LifeChurch.tv, which is headquartered in Oklahoma and which has 13 worship locations nationally. 1-888-334-6569 or www.catalystoneday.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 27
9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Huge warehouse sale to benefit ChristWalk Supportive Transitional Housing, first of two consecutive days, 54 W. Ash, Lebanon. Continues 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Half-price hours are 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. ChristWalk operates one house in Lebanon for homeless men and one for homeless women. 541-258-3387 or 541-259-1477.
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 Bridge. $85. 503-393-3510
Second annual Santiam Canyon Gospel Bluegrass Festival, first of two consecutive days, Mehama in Marion County. Sponsored by Mehama Community Church. Performers are Simple Gifts, Roundhouse, Bluestone County, the Kate White Band and Corrall Connection. 503-851-0398 or 503-859-2849 or ddgulstrom@yahoo.com.
6:45 to 8:30 p.m., "America at a Crossroads," a workshop presented by Prepare the Way, first of two consecutive days, at Mission Church, meeting at Summers Flooring, 63700 Clausen Drive, Suite 103, Bend. Cotninues 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. This shows how Christians can influence American culture for Christ. Childcare provided. 541-325-2639 or www.preparetheway.cc.
Mat Kearney in concert, Portland location to be announced. itickets.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
Upward Trails ministry’s 5.4-mile hike exploring Cascade Head to Hart’s Cove Waterfall on the Oregon Coast. 503-668-8950.
Wilderness International’s second annual Deschutes River EcoAdventure, first of two consecutive days, Tygh Valley in Central Oregon. Participants will work with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on Saturday and raft the Deschutes River on Sunday. $95 for camping, rafting and food. 503-593-0199 or wildernessintl.com.
Morning, 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.
(tentative) 8 a.m., Victory Racing Camp Speed-n-Feed go-kart racing for adults, Pat’s Acres, 6255 Arndt Road S.W., Canby. $240 per four-person team includes barbecue. 503-640-1199 or www.victoryracingcamp.org.
Fish Fest presented by KFIS 104.1 “The Fish” radio, Pearson Air Field, on Reserve Street in Vancouver, Wash. Performers include Jeremy Camp, Brandon Heath, Britt Nicole, Matthew West, Thousand Foot Krutch and Dave Barnes. Also a performance by Slugs and Bugs for the children. $24.10 general admission; “artist circle,” $41.10 or “platinum” $104.10. $10 off Artist Circle and general admission prices for children ages 3 to 12. www.1041thefish.com.
9 a.m. to noon, Project Community Care outreach event sponsored by Portland Christian Center, Robert Gray Middle School, 5505 S.W. 23rd St., Portland. 503-245-7735.
Summer Conference with Bill Farrel, first of six consecutive days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. Farrel has been a pastor for more than 20 years and has co-authored, with wife Pam, popular books on marriage, relationships, kids and family. Southern Gospel music by Brandon and Chrysta Beene. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.
11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Christian Music Festival, Peninsula Baptist Church, 2653 N. Lombard, Portland. Christian acoustic and acapella groups presenting throughout the day. Featured musicians include The Bisclegia Family, The Allens, The Hardy Family, John Van Beek, Wilho Saari, The Peninsula Baptist Choir and more. Shape-note singing at 11 a.m., lunch on the lawn at noon, Gospel sing at 1 p.m., hymn sing at 6 p.m. 503-708-8980 or peninsulabaptistchurch.org.
Noon to 4 p.m., Pathways Community Church presents a free-admission barbecue, basketball tournament and concert, Evergreen Park, 4619 N.E. 112th, Vancouver, Wash. Uplifting music by ET Praise Team and Frontline along with DJ Reckless. Games for adults and kids, face painting and more. Free hot dogs. Collection of food and clothes for the needy. 360-600-1062 or info@pathwayscommunity.org.
1 to 10 p.m., A Call to Prayer, a prayer rally uniting Christians from throughout Jackson and Josephine counties, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Hwy., Medford. Coordinated by Central Point Assembly of God Church. Prayer for the community, families and nation, and a special emphasis on prayer for U.S. service men and women and veterans. 541-664-3353 or www.acalltoprayer.com.
7 to 11:15 p.m., CCMfriends’ Christian social dance for singles, Milwaukie Community Center, 10666 S.E. 42nd Ave., Milwaukie. Couples always welcome, also. Country music with some other styles as well. Dance lesson during first hour. $8 donation. 503-319-1951.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29
10:15 a.m., Acapella 4 in concert, Portland Christian Center, 5700 S.W. Dosch Road, Portland. 503-245-7735.
11 a.m., Reflections of Love (Ron and Kathy Green of Marysville, Wash.) in concert, Community Bible Church, Riverton. 360-658-1922 or www.ronandkathy.org.
2 p.m., CSI Single Adult Ministry’s walk at Minto Brown Park, Salem. Meet in the back parking lot at Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. 503-304-4000 or csisingles.net.
5:30 p.m., “First Responders Night” during outdoor evening worship service on the north lawn at Southwest Bible Church, 14605 S.W. Weir Road, Beaverton. Free barbecue dinner. Opportunities to visit with police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and dispatchers. Fire trucks, police cars and ambulances on display. A Life Flight helicopter landing at 5:30 p.m., a Beaverton Police K-9 unit demonstration at 6, and tours available of the Red Cross Blood Mobile. Featured speakers include Beaverton Police Chief Geoff Spalding and Chaplain Wally Johnson of the Public Safety Chaplaincy. 503-524-7000 or www.swbible.org.
6 p.m., Ruth Ann Yerden and Jean Shackleton in duo piano concert, Rockwood Church of God, 133 N.E. 192nd Ave., Portland. 503-666-2450.
7 p.m., Lutheran Choral Association concert, Living Savior Lutheran Church, 8740 S.W. Sagert St., Tualatin. 503-289-1070 or www.lutheranchoral.org.
MONDAY, AUGUST 30
6:30 p.m., Dorothy Biamont speaking at Vancouver Aglow, Shiloh Fellowship, 10709 S.E. 10th St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-892-6020.
6:30 to 9 p.m., Clark County Home Educators' annual Homeschooling Resource Night, Vancouver First Church of God, 3300 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash. This event bring together organizations offering homeschool-related resources with homeschoolers from Clark County and beyond. Free admission. 360-576-5357 or www.cchomeed.org.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31
Noon, Greg Romine of Vancouver, Wash., speaking at Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship of America’s Portland luncheon, Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. Romine is founder of Vancouver-based Global Deployment Ministries and travels internationally as an evangelist. $13 for lunch, including trip, or $5 room charge. 503-252-0774.
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