August Events Calendar

Continuing through March 10
High School Art Northwest exhibit at George Fox University, Lindgren Gallery in the Ross Center on Newberg campus. This is a juried exhibition featuring high school art students from throughout the Northwest. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Free admission. 503-554-2635.

Wednesday, March 1
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Community Against Domestic Violence clergy training with special poetic performance from Oregonian columnist S. Renee Mitchell, Metro Church of Christ, 1525 N.W. Division, Gresham. Mitchell is an award-winning journalist who has focused attention on the problem of domestic violence. This workshop for clergy will outline the basics of the domestic violence problem and how to help victims find spiritual and emotional support and helpful resources. ronclark@metrocofc.org or www.metrocofc.org/events.
10 a.m. Ash Wednesday worship service during chapel hour at George Fox University, Bauman Auditorium on the Newberg campus. 503-554-2321.
Communication That Connects, a George Fox Evangelical Seminary workshop providing pastors and lay clergy with instruction on personal communication, at George Fox University's Portland Center campus, 12753 S.W. 68th Ave., Tigard. Part of the seminary's "Ministry in Contemporary Culture" series. 503-554-6150 or seminaryoffice@georgefox.edu.
7 p.m., Ash Wednesday Worship Service, The Presbyterian Church of Laurelhurst, 935 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland. 503-232-9129 or www.laurelpres.org.

Thursday, March 2
CB (Conservative Baptist) Northwest Annual Enrichment Conference, first of three days, First Baptist Church, 3550 Fox Meadow Road, Eugene. Theme is "Embracing the Mission of the Church." 503-669-1515.
Singer Kim Bolton featured during Ladies Advance sponsored by Peoples Church of Salem, first of three days, at The Riverhouse, Bend. Theme is "Girlville Diner." 503-304-4000 or www.peopleschurch.com
5 to 7 p.m,, Reception featuring artists and poets at the debut of “Peace, Peace to the Far and to the Near,” an exhibit at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 N.W. 19th, Portland. Based on Isaiah 57:19, this exhibit runs through April 2 and focuses on peace and justice issues. Exhibit hours are Sundays 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment. 503-478-1203.

Friday, March 3
     8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Northwest Christian Festival of Bands, Crossroads Community Church, 7708 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash. About 500 fourth grade through high school students from about 12 Christian schools in Oregon and Washington will perform in competitions during the day, and will then play in a mass concert at 5 p.m. Hosted by Cornerstone Christian School. Free admission to the public. 503-936-2047 or 503-452-5026.
     10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Open house at the new, second House of Ruth shelter for single, pregnant women, 429 S. Main St., Newberg. On hand will be Rhonda Kay Leonard executive director of the Hillsboro-based ministry, and Keith and Evelyn Barns, Newberg house parents. 503-648-4227 or 503-537-3999.
     Restoring Northwest America conference sponsored by Lake Oswego-based Restore America, first of two days, Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Speakers include Herb Titus, founding dean of the School of Law at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va.; Gary Cass, executive director of the Center for Reclaiming America; Rick Scarborough, president of Vision America; Marshall Foster, president of the Mayflower Institute; and David Crowe, executive director of Restoring America. 503-639-7298 or www.restoreamerica.org.
     Women's Retreat with speaker Jan Johnson, first of two days, Sunset Presbyterian Church, 14986 N.W. Cornell Road off Highway 26, Beaverton. 503-292-9293.
     Annual Marriage Advance sponsored by Portland Christian Center, with guest speakers Gerry and Beth Clark, first of three days, Hallmark Inn, Newport. Theme is “Timeless Love.”   503-245-7735 or www.pcctoday.com.
      3 to 7 p.m., Annual Spring Bazaar, first of two consecutive days, Adventure Christian Church, 2831 N.E. Newby St., McMinnville. Continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 503-472-1843 or www.adventurechristianchurch.org.
     6 to 9 p.m. 11th annual benefit dinner and auction for Emmaus Christian School of Cornelius, Tuality Health Education Center, 334 S.E. Eighth Ave., Hillsboro. $20. Hosted by Pete and Brenda from the morning show on 104.1 The Fish radio. Music by Geneva Houx. 503-357-4054.
     Evening, Michael Card in concert, Immanuel Christian Fellowship, 909 N.E. 30th Ave., Portland. 503-234-6776. or www.michaelcard.com.
    7 p.m., "Impartation" with Bob and Esther Thornton, AWPPW Hall, 724 15th Ave., Longview, Wash. 503-728-3388.
     7 p.m. “Flow” community-wide praise and worship event sponsored by GodSong Community Church of Newberg, Bauman Auditorium on George Fox University’s Newberg campus. 503-307-8107 or www.godsong.us.
     7 p.m., Magenta Theater presents Oh, Baby, Baby!, an original comedy by Jaynie Roberts, first of six presentations, First Baptist Church, 108 W. 27th St., Vancouver, Wash. Also at 7 p.m. March 4, 10 and 11, and 3 p.m. March 5 and 12. Tickets $9 general or $11 "VIP." 360-635-4358 or www.magentatheater.com.
     7 p.m. Liberty Quartet, Southern Gospel music group from Boise, Idaho, in concert, Village Baptist Church, 330 S.W. Murray Blvd., Beaverton. Free admission; freewill offering received in support of the group's ministry. 503-643-6511.
     7 to 10 p.m., "Preparing Our Heart for Christ" discussion at Westside Singles Ministry, Cedar Hills Baptist Church, 2470 S.W. Roxbury Ave., Portland. 503-646-7126.
     Pivitplex and Benjiman in concert, Medford location to be announced. www.crosseyedconcerts.com.
7:30 p.m., MCO Productions presents the musical Stone, the story of Joseph, second of two consecutive weekends, Alpenrose Opera House, 6149 S.W. Shattuck Road, Portland. Also at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Free admission; suggested donation at the door. 503-537-7139 or 503-538-9454 or mcoproductions@hotmail.com.
    8 p.m., North End Players present Garson Kanin's three-act comedy, Born Yesterday, first of three performances, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 7600 N. Hereford Ave. near Lombard St.reet in Portland. Repeated Saturday, 8 p.m.,and Sunday 2 p.m. Admission: $8 adults; $6 seniors; $3 children 12 and under.   503-285-6577.

Saturday, March 4
     Association of Christian Schools International's Northwest Region's Early Education Workshop, Vancouver, Wash. site to be announced. 360-256-5860 or www.acsi.org/~nw
     9:30 a.m., Woodworker Show & Tell for Friends of the Carpenter Ministries, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-756-4752.
     Men's rally sponsored by Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Hilltop Community Church of God, 592 Molalla Ave., Oregon City.   Speaker is David Shrout, executve director of the church's regional district. 503-393-3510 or 1-800-873-7729.
      7 p.m., "The Praying Church" with Katie Stubblefield and guest speaker Joe Jordan, "the chiropractor of the Holy Spirit," first of two consecutive days, The Comfort Inn, Interstate 84 and 82nd Avenue, Portland. Continues 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. 503-253-1320.
     7 to 9 p.m., "Cherish the Children" Concert with Jean-Paul Samputu, award-winning singer and performer of Rwandan song, drum, and dance, Central Bible Church, 8815 N.E. Glisan, Portland. Sponsored by Emmanuel Sitaki. Tickets at the door: $8 adults, $5 students. 503-252-1424.
     7 p.m. to midnight, CCMfriends Singles Dance, at Weddle Elementary School, 1825 Alder NE, Keizer. $7, casual dress, 7pm-midnight, Dance lesson at 7. Couples welcome with their partners. Mixture of dance music styles. DJ’d by Sweetwater Entertainment. Open to adults age 19 through retired. 503-390-1880 or www.CCMfriends.com.

Sunday, March 5
10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Revival meetings with Bishop C.W. and Sula Goforth of Florida, first of six consecutive days, First Pentecostal Church of God, 5030 S.E. 136th Ave., Portland. Weeknight meetings are at 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. 503-761-1491.
3 p.m., Chamber Choir Concert, First Presbyterian Church, 1200 S.W. Alder St., Portland, in the Chapel Hall. Jon Stuber, conductor. 503-228-7331.

Monday, March 6
     10:40 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. "Sexual Wholeness Week" talks by Lisa McMinn of Wheaton College in Illinois, George Fox University's Newberg campus. The morning session is in Bauman Auditorium and the evening session is in Room 104 of the Hoover Academic Building. McMinn is author of Sexuality and Holy Longing: Embracing Intimacy. 503-554-2321.
     Northwest Breakthrough Conference, first of three days for first session (second session is March 9-11), City Bible Church east campus, 9200 N.E. Fremont St., Portland. Speakers are Marcos Witt, Phil Pringle, Rachel Hickson, Mike Servello, Mark Conner, Nicole Conner, Paul Scanlon and Jentezen Franklin. 503-255-2224 or www.nwbreakthrough.com
     2006 Northwest Baptist Convention Evangelism Conference, first of two days, Northside Baptist Church, 5201 N.E. Minnehaha St., Featured speakers are Mark Mittelberg, author and former evangelism director at Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago, Ill.; Michael Licona, national expert on apologetics, and Herman Rios, ethnic evangelism strategist. Music and worship led by "This Hope." More than 20 special interest workshops. Free admission. 360-882-2100.
     "Teaching Children Effectively," presented by Child Evangelism Fellowship of Clark County, first of 12 consecutive Monday evening sessions, Brush Prairie Baptist Church, 11814 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver, Wash. $85 full series. 360-695-7581 or 360-892-4664.

Tuesday, March 7
7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Annual breakfast of Interfaith Hospitality Network for Salem area, Spinning Room on third floor of Mission Mill Museum, 1313 Mill St. S.E., Salem. This free breakfast event will outline how 13 host churches locally provide hospitality and shelter for homeless families. 503-315-8924.
7 p.m., His Glory Celebrated, an apostolic and prophetic conference, first of four days, Ramada Inn Portland Airport, 6221 N.E. 82nd, Portland. Speakers are Bishop Tudor Bismark, founder and overseer of Jabula,-New Life Ministries International in Zimbabwe; Pastor Julia Neufeld of Kingdom Truth Ministries Association in Portland, and Apostle Levell Thomas of Cathedral of Praise World Outreach Ministries in Portland. At 7 nightly; also day sessions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. 503-235-2127.

Wednesday, March 8
10:40 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. "Sexual Wholeness Week" talks by Michael Todd Wilson, George Fox University's Newberg campus. The morning session is in Bauman Auditorium and the evening session is in Room 104 of the Hoover Academic Building. Wilson is author of Souls of Virgins. 503-554-2321.
Noon, Golden Age Club senior adult ministry meeting, Trinity Lutheran Church, 500 N. Second St., Silverton. After a potluck meal (bring main dish, salad or dessert), Terry Thomas will present a program on the practical, historical and biblical significance of rocks and minerals. 503-873-2635 or www.trinitylutheranonline.org.
Heart Talk 2004 featuring Carol Kent and her original speaking seminar, first of two days, Western Seminary, 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. Kent is a nationally known author and the founder of Speak Up with Confidence. She also will conduct a "mini-advanced" seminar March 10 and 11. Sponsored by the seminary's Women's Center for Ministry. 503-517-1931 or 1-877-517-1800, ext. 1931 or www.westernseminary.edu/women.

Thursday, March 9
     Northwest Breakthrough Conference, first of three days for second session, City Bible Church east campus, 9200 N.E. Fremont St., Portland. Tentatively scheduled to speak are Marcos Witt, Phil Pringle, Rachel Hickson, Mike Servello, Mark Conner, Nicole Conner, Paul Scanlon and Jentezen Franklin. 503-255-2224 or www.nwbreakthrough.com
9 to 11 a.m., Open house at Trinity Lutheran School, 5520 N.E. Killingsworth, Portland. 503-288-6403 or www.trinityportland.org.
     Noon to 1:30 p.m., "Maximum Impact" Lunch Series sponsored by Dynamic Life Inc. and the Mid-Valley Network of Youth Ministries, at The Ike Box, 299 Cottage St. N.E., Salem. Topic is "Maximum Impact in the Neighborhood," with invited roundable guests including Marion County Sheriff Raul Ramirez, Tami Goettsch of the Marion County Children's Family Commission, and Sam Skillern of Salem Leadership Foundation. 503-949-9901.
     7 to 8:30 p.m. Adoption seminar presented by PLAN Loving Adoptions Now Inc. of McMinnville, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 9800 S.E. 92nd Ave., Portland. Free informational meeting about how to adopt, including how to finance adoption. 503-472-8452.
     7 p.m., Open house at Faith Bible Christian School’s prechool through eighth grade campus, 16860 S.W. Blanton, Aloha. 503-642-4112.
     7 p.m., Volunteer orientation for Friends of the Carpenter Ministries, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-750-4752.
     7 p.m., Newberg Community Prayer, a series of gatherings involving various local churches, Newberg First Assembly of God Church, 502 St. Paul Hwy., Newberg. Location tentative at press time. Contact GodSong Community Church, 503-307-8107.
    7:30 p.m., George Fox University Jazz Ensemble in concert, Bauman Auditorium on the university’s Newberg campus. Free admission. 503-554-2621

Friday, March 10
     8:30 a.m. Annual “Round Up” open house for prospective students at Rivergate Adventist Elementary School, 1505 Ohlson Road, Gladstone. For pre-kindergarten through eighth grades in the 2006-07 school year. Classroom interaction for pre-K and kindergarten students is 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; classroom visitation for first through eighth graders is 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.   Complimentary lunch for all students visiting through the lunch hour. Reservations required. 503-656-0544 or cambra@rgsda.org.
     9 a.m .to 4 p.m., Decoding DaVinci, a seminar looking at the controversial novel The DaVinci Code and its challenges to historic Christianity, first of two consecutive days, George Fox Evangelical Seminary, at the university's Portland Center, 12753 S.W. 68th Ave., Portland. Led by Larry Shelton, professor of theology. $175 if auditing the seminar; $350 if taking it for college credit. 503-554-6122 or sbartlett@georgefox.edu.
   Heart Talk 2004 featuring Carol Kent and her "mini-advanced" speaking seminar, first of two days, Western Seminary, 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. Kent is a nationally known author and the founder of Speak Up with Confidence. A follow-up to her "original" seminar, presented March 8 and 9. Sponsored by the seminary's Women's Center for Ministry. 503-517-1931 or 1-877-517-1800, ext. 1931 or www.westernseminary.edu/women.
Women's Retreat sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Portland, first of three days, Menucha Conference Center on the Columbia Gorge, with Lyn Jenks, therapist at Samaritan Counseling Center on "Finding Your Spiritual Path." 503-228-7331.
     Men's Retreat sponsored by Evangel Baptist Church of Portland, first of three days, at Jonah Ministries Conference Center, Trout Lake, Wash. 503-239-6805.
Men’s Advance sponsored by Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District, first of three days, Aldersgate Conference Center, Turner. Speaker is Steve Wilson, former NFL umpire and pastor of the Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene. 503-873-7541.
     7 p.m., Seventh annual Spring Program at Cedar Tree Christian Classical School, 8802 N.W. Ninth Ave,. Vancouver, Wasy. 360-574-0047 or www.cedartreeschool.org.
    7 to 10 p.m., "Raise & Praise Worship Night" at Westside Singles Ministry, Cedar Hills Baptist Church, 2470 S.W. Roxbury Ave., Portland. 503-646-7126.
     7 p.m. to midnight, CCMfriends County & Western Dance and Potluck, Milwaukie Community Club Center, 10666 S.E. 42nd Ave., Milwaukie. $7. Western or casual dress. Dance lessons at 7 p.m., Open to adults age 18 through retired. 503-309-0318 or www.CCMfriends.com.

8 p.m., Way Walker, Nik Fury and Incomplete in concert at Free Reign, meeting at Centennial Christian Center, 1020 Janus St., Springfield. Free admission. 541-344-3370 or 541-359-9346 or www.nikfury.com or www.myspace.com/waywalker.

Saturday, March 11
     100th anniversary celebration for Meadow Glade Seventh-day Adventist Church, 11001 N.E. 189th St., Battle Ground, Wash. 360-687-2265 or 503-234-4077 or www.meadowglade.com.
     8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Child Evangelism Fellowship's "Super Saturday” One-Day Children's Workers Conference, Central Bible Church, 8815 N.E. Glisan St., Portland.   Keynote speaker is Paul Duris of East Hills Foursquare Church in Gresham, with the topic "Kids Reaching Kids."   $25 if paid by March 2, $40 after that date. Contact Ron Imig at 503-256-2718 or cef@integrity.com.
    9 a.m, to noon, Seventh annual Parents’ Day of Prayer 2006, Kershner Lecture Hall in Hoover Academic Building at George Fox University, Newberg. Participating parents of George Fox students will worship, pray for students, and take a prayer walk around campus to intercede for programs, faculty and staff in various buildings. 503-554-2114 or sphilips@georgefox.edu
     10 a.m., Open house at West Hills Christian School, 7945 S.W. Capitol Hill Road, Portland. This is a K-8 accredited school. 503-977-5509. or www.whcs.org.
     11:30 a.m., Full Gospel Women’s Fellowship luncheon with featured speaker Trisha Brooks, Lighthouse Mission Church, 337 N.E. 47th Ave., Portland. Free luncheon; freewill offering taken. Brooks is a schoolteacher and singer who ministers prophetically. 503-297-1243.
     1 to 4 p.m., Financial Freedom: God’s Way, a seminar led by Marilyn Brenden, Trinity Lutheran Church, 500 N. Second St., Silverton. Brenden, who has completed five years of theological studies, is former director of a homeless ministry. Participants should bring a Bible; those who do not have one will be given one to keep. Free; donations to church welcome. 503-873-2635 or trinityevents@earthlink.net
    10th annual Oregon Seventh-day Adventists' Children's Worship Festival, location to be announced. 360-816-1400
Association of Christian Schools International's Northwest Region's Early Education Workshop, Salem location to be announced. 360-256-5860 or www.acsi.org/~nw
     Spoken, Dizmas and Manafest in concert, Medford location to be announced. www.crosseyedconcerts.com.
   7 p.m., Cantonese Chinese Music Evangelistic Meeting, Chinese Faith Baptist Church, 2830 N.E. Flanders St., Portland. Hosted by North American Christian Creative Association. Free. 503-236-8225.
     7:30 p.m., Large Ensembles Concert at George Fox University, Bauman Auditorium on the Newberg campus. Features the university’s Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, Women’s Chorale and Brass Ensemble. Free admission. 503-554-2621.
    7:30 p.m., WayWalker and Nik Fury in concert, His Church, 913 S. Sixth St., Cottage Grove. Free admission. 541-729-0331 or www.myspace.com/heirborn.

Sunday, March 12
     9:15 and 10:30 a.m., Centennial Celebration with Rev. Paul Simpson, guest pastor, First Nazarene Church, 6100 S.W. Raab Road, Portland. 503-297-6100.
    10:45 a.m., Western Singers from Western Mennonite School of Salem performing during morning worship, Calvary Mennonite Church, 6711 S. Lone Elder Road, Aurora. 503-363-2000.
     5:30 p.m., Western Singers from Western Mennonite School of Salem performing, Portland Mennonite Church, 1312 S.E. 35th Ave., Portland. 503-363-2000.
    6:30 p.m., “N-Touch” concert featuring Portland-area vocalist Julianne Johnson, True Life Fellowship, 1895 N.W. 169th Place, Beaverton. Preceded by a 5 p.m. potluck; all welcome to attend. 503-645-7989 or www.truelifefellowship.org.

Monday, March 13
     Preview Days, first of two days, Multnomah Biblical Seminary, 8435 N.E. Glisan St., Portland. Visit classes, meet students and faculty, learn about programs including advanced track option, enjoy meals and desserts. 800-275-4672 or 503-255-0332.
     12:30 to 1:20 p.m., and 7:30 to 8:20 p.m. Western Seminary Spring Lectureship featuring author and educator and counselor H. Norman Wright, first of two days, Johnson Chapel at Western Seminary, 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Ave., Portland. Also 9:40 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Theme is “Dealing with Loss, Trauma and Grief.” Today’s lecture is on “Lessons Learned from the Losses of Life,” tonight’s is ‘Lessons Learned from the Past.” Topic of the third lecture was not announced. Free admission. 503-517-1800.
   Shawn McDonald in concert, Ashland location to be announced. www.crosseyedconcerts.com.

Tuesday, March 14
7 p.m., Kutless, Falling Up, Stellar Kart and Disciple in concert, Table Rock Fellowship, 3610 N. Pacific Hwy, Medford. $12 aadvance, $10 group tickets. www.crosseyedconcerts.com or www.itickets.com.
7 p.m. Enrollment information meeting for C.S. Lewis Academy of Newberg, Kershner Lecture Hall in Hoover Academic Building on George Fox University’s Newberg campus. 503-538-0114 or www.cslewisacademy.com.

Wednesday, March 15
“Discipleship School” sponsored by King of Glory Ministries, first of eight weekly sessions, Room 141 of Rodeway Inn, 9727 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland. Includes teaching on the meaning of discipleship, walking in the character of Christ, the foundational doctrines of Christ and authority in Christ. 888-220-3701 or www.kogschool.com.

7 p.m., Corban College presents the musical "Into the Woods" by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, first of six performances through Saturday, Psalm Center for the Performing Arts on the college campus, 5000 Deer Park Drive, Salem. Also at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. A spoof of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and other storybook tales. $10 adults, $8 for students, seniors and children. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more. 503-375-7035.

Thursday, March 16
     “School of the Spirit” sponsored by King of Glory Ministries, first of eight weekly sessions, Room 141 of Rodeway Inn, 9727 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland. Includes teaching on ministering with character within the Body of Christ, the gifts of the Spirt, inner healing and deliverance, and physical healing/miracle ministry. 888-220-3701 or www.kogschool.com.
     4 to 5:30 p.m., Opening reception for George Fox University’s Student Art Exhibit, which runs weekdays through April 10, Lindgren Gallery in Ross Center on the Newberg campus. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Free admission. 503-554-2635.
     7 p.m., Open house at Mountain View Christian School, 2810 N.E. 259th St., Ridgefield, Wash. 360-887-4019 or www.welovemvcs.com.
     7 p.m., “Heart of the Innocent Tour” featuring Kutless, Falling Up, Disciple and Stellar Kart in concert. Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. 503-244-4700.
     7 to 8 p.m., Open house at Crossroads Christian School, 2505 N.E. 102nd St., Portland. 503-254-1431 or www.ccscougars.com.
       7 to 9 p.m. Institute on the Constitution, a forum on issues relevant to Christian influence in American history, law and government, second of three monthly sessions, Christ Community Church, 22100 S.W. Grahams Ferry Road, Tualatin. Also on April 20. 503-543-7312 or ekstroms@earthlink.net.

Friday, March 17
     St. Patrick's Day. Observed in honor of patron saint of Ireland, who brought Christianity to the Irish.
         Dare2Share event with Jose Zayas of Focus on the Family, first of two days, Overlake Christian Church, Kirkland, Wash. (near Seattle) 1-800-462-8355 or www.dare2share.org.
     Dinner Theater, first of two consecutive evenings, Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2420 N.E. Fairview Ave., Fairview. 503-667-9517 or www.smithmemorialpres.com
    6 p.m., Fox Film Festival, first of two consecutive evenings. This is a showcase of films created by George Fox University students. Tonight’s showing is at the Cameo Theater, 304 E. First St., Newberg ($3.50 admission) and Saturday night’s free showing is in Bauman Auditorium on the Newberg campus. 503-538-8383.
     7 to 9 p.m., Israel and the Last Days, a prophecy seminar with David Hocking, first of three days, Calvary Chapel Southeast, 13520 S.E. Pheasant Court, Milwaukie. Contninues 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 8, 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday. 503-794-8266.
     7 to 10 p.m., "Green Night" - a discussion about St. Patrick, at Westside Singles Ministry, Cedar Hills Baptist Church, 2470 S.W. Roxbury Ave., Portland. 503-646-7126.
    7 to 10 p.m,. King of Glory Ministries’ planning meeting for the National Day of Prayer in early May. For pastors; prayer leaders; evangelists; leaders in business, government, media, education, health care and the family; intercessors and more. 888-220-3701 or www.kgministries.com.

Saturday, March 18
    7:30 a.m., Men’s breakfast, Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2420 N.E. Fairview Ave., Fairview. 503-667-6800.
     9 a.m., Design Science Association, meeting at Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Dennis Bokovoy, speaking on the geology of Bolivia. 503-665-9563 or www.pdxdsa.org.
    9 a.m., Metro-Portland Chapter, Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries, at Zoar Lutheran Church, Second and Ivy St., Canby, 503-617-7656.
    9 a.m. to noon, Courageous Moms: Raising Boys to Become Good Men, a seminar presented by Rick Johnson of Better Dads, Parkrose High School and Communtiy Center, 12003 N.E. Shaver St., Portland. This fast-moving presentation weaves together stories, film clips, examples and small group interaction to sharpen a mome's skills and her understanding of boys in the process of becoming men. Johnson is the author of "That's My Son: Influencing Boys to Become Men of Character." 503-665-3761 or rick@betterdads.net.
     10:30 a.m. to noon. Adoption seminar presented by PLAN Loving Adoptions Now Inc. of McMinnville, Free Methodist Church, 616 S.W. Ninth St., Redmond. Free informational meeting about how to adopt, including how to finance adoption. 503-472-8452.
     Noon to 2 p.m., Author Jane Kirkpatrick of Oregon speaking at women’s luncheon, Columbia Presbyterian Church, 805 Columiba Ridge Drive, Vancouver, Wash.   jhelieff@aol.com.
     31st annual auction to benefit Salem Academy Christian Schools, gymnasium at the main campus, 942 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. Theme is "60 Years of Salem Academy." Includes oral and silent auctions and a steak dinner. $15. 503-378-1219.

     6 p.m., Evening of Praise and Worship with Charles Patton and Friends, Bear Creek Church, meeting at St. Mary's High School, 816 Black Oak Drive, Medford.   Patton is a worship leader and recording artist from Portland. Free admission; freewill offering taken for Bridges of Hope, a ministry for hurting South African communities. 541-776-2327 or www.charlespattonmusic.com.
     7 p.m. to midnight, Eugene Singles Ministry's St. Patrick's Dance, Cascade Middle School, 1525 Echo Hollow Road, Eugene. $6. 541-543-1283 or eugnsinglesmnstry@netscape.net.
     7 p.m. to midnight, CCMfriends County & Western and Rock & Roll Dance, Fowler Middle School, 10865 Walnut, Tigard. Featuring Max Jones and the Nashville Express. Dance lesson from 7 to 8. 503-309-0318 or www.CCMfriends.com.

Sunday, March 19
9 and 11 a.m., Charles Patton and Friends ministering during the morning worship services, Rogue Valley Fellowship, 2373 S. Pacific Hwy. Medford. Patton is a worship leader and recording artists from Portland. 541-776-2327 or www.charlespattonmusic.com.

       Morning, Youth Sunday at The Presbyterian Church of Laurelhurst, 935 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland. Speaking at 9:30 a.m. is Mariah Taylor, honored for her work as founder of the North Portland Nurse Practitioner Communty Health Clinic. At 11 a.m., members of the church’s Youth Mission Team, who will travel to Mississippi this summer for hurricane relief work, will lead the worship service. 503-232-9129 or www.laurelpres.org.
     Prophetic Assembly, first of three days, Promise Church, meeting at Dundee Women’s Hall, 1026 Highway 99W, Dundee. 503-554-9070.
     7 p.m., Concert to benefit Open House Ministries shelter of Vancouver, Wash., at The Noise Box, Lacamas Conference Center, 2025 NE Goodwin Road, Camas. Featuring the Mike Hohnholz Band, Reclaim the Fallen, The Monroe, At the Very Least and Daniel and the Lions. $8. 360-737-0300.
    7 p.m., Benefit concert by the Portland-area quartet Derek and Friends, Lynwood Friends Church, 835 S.E. 162nd Ave., Portland. Presenting “all-Jesus, all-original folk, blues and rock,” this is a fundraiser for Derek Lamson’s January 2007 music mission to Burundi, east Africa. 503-452-1509 or 503-252-8415.
    7 p.m. Prophet Gene Bacon training and teaching on signs, miracles and wonders, first of four consecutive evenings, Rivers of Life Church, meeting at the Melody Ballroom, 615 S.E. Alder, Portland. 503-682-3132.

Monday, March 20
7 p.m., Recovery Solutions Guest Night, at Dayspring Ministries, 11515 S.W. Pacific Hwy., Tigard. 503-244-4350 or www.dayspringrecovery.com.

Tuesday, March 21
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m,. The Church Office Ministry or Madness, a workshop sponsored by The Evangelical Church's Pacific Conference, at The Evangelical Center, 18121 S.E. River Road, Milwaukie. Presented by Kathy Slamp, this is for pastors, church staff, administrative assistants and volunteers. $40 advance, $50 at the door. Includes lunch. 503-659-5622 or info@pacificecna.org.

Thursday, March 23
7 p.m., Newberg Community Prayer, a series of gatherings involving various local churches, Newberg Friends Church, 307 S. College St., Newberg. Contact GodSong Community Church, 503-307-8107.
7 to 8 p.m., Informational session and registration opportunity for four-week April 2 to 27 CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Project) Seminar, at Hood View Adventist Church in Boring, 26775 S.E. Kelso Rd. CHIP gives instruction in prevention and reversal of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, depression and digestive problems. 503-658-2329.

Friday, March 24
     Association of Christian Schools International's Northwest Region Art Festival for kindergarten through 12th grade, Agape Christian School, 18380 S.W. Kinnaman, Aloha.   360-256-5860.
     Women’s Retreat sponsored by First Baptist Church of Newberg, first of three days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. Speaker is Joyce Wachsmith, women’s ministries director at Greater Portland Bible Church, with the topic of friendship. 503-538-7468.
    Beginning Experience grief recovery weekend retreat for the separated, divorce and widowed, first of three days, The Griffin Center, 11957 SE Fuller Road, Milwaukie. Sponsored by Oregon Chapel of Beginning Experience, an international lay ministry. Weekend consists of presentations by team members, periods for private reflection, and small group dialogues. $150. Partial scholarships available. 503-393-2361, 503-255-5322 or www.beginningexperience.org.
       6 p.m., Salem First Nations Gathering, Northside Fellowship, 7685 River Road N.E., Keizer. Potluck dinner at 6, "fellowship around the drum" at 7. This monthly meeting is an "inter-tribal, all nations" event celebrating the Creator and His Son Jesus in an indigenous style of worship and praise. Native drumming and songs encouraged. Affiliated with Wiconi International. 503-982-2505 or 503-409-4228.
     7 to 10 p.m., "Game Night" at Westside Singles Ministry, Cedar Hills Baptist Church, 2470 S.W. Roxbury Ave., Portland. 503-646-7126.

Saturday, March 25
     9 a.m. to noon, Vacation Bible School Networking and Training Party, Cornerstone Baptist Church, 200 S. 16th, Cornelius. An opportunity to network with other churches, learn about Group Publishing’s Bethlehem Village VBS program, and receive training from a Group specialist. Special gifts for those attending. Register at www.groupvbs.com or 1-800-366-8948.
     6 p.m., "Instrumental Artistry" by Tim and Sherah Berthelsen of Tillamook, a pan flute and violin duo playing old favorite hymns and some contemporary praise songs, Hood View Adventist Church, 26775 S.E. Kelso Road, Boring. The Berthelsens recently recorded a CD, "Breath of the Soul." Freewill offering and refreshments served. 503-663-5611.
     7 p.m., Mandarin Chinese Music Evangelistic Meeting, Chinese Evangelical Church, 900 E. Ellsworth Road, Vancouver, Wash. 360-944-1556.
     7 p.m. to midnight, Christian Social Dance Association's First Dance of Spring, Paradise Ballroom, 826 S.E. Belmont St., Portland. $5 adult, $3 for younger than 18. Dance lesson at 7, potluck dinner throughout evening. All ages -- married, other couples and singles welcome. 100 percent Christian lyrics. 503-341-7398 or 360-212-3317 or www.christiansocialdance.org.
     7 p.m. to midnight, CCMfriends Singles Dance, Fowler Middle School, 10865 Walnut in Tigard.. $11, Casual dress. Features live dance band, The Nashville Express, with both old-time rock & roll and country-western styles. Sweetwater Entertainment will DJ between music sets. Open to adults age 18 through retired. Couples welcome with their partners Dance lesson at 7 p.m. 503-309-0318 or www.CCMfriends.com.

Sunday, March 26
     8 and 10:45 a.m. Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Tillamook Church of the Nazarene, 2611 Third St., Tillamook. 503-842-2549.
     Camp Joshua, a teen-pro-life leadership camp, first of three days, Salem location to be announced. For students ages 16 through 21. For details, contact Oregon Right to Life at 503-463-8563 or go to www.ortl.org.
    6 p.m., Northwest Nazarene University Musical Group from Nampa, Idaho., and Portland Alumni Gathering, First Nazarene Church, 6100 S.W. Raab Road, Portland. 503-297-6100.
    6 p. m. Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Vancouver, Wash. 360-254-8510.
    6 p.m., Steve Archer in concert, Christian Praise Center, 254 N. 19th Ave., Cornelius. As a member of “The Archers” in the 1970s and 1980s, Archer was a pioneer in contemporary Christian music. Free admission. 503-357-3779.
     7 to 8 p.m., Informational session and registration opportunity for four-week April 2 to 27) CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Project) Seminar, at Hood View Adventist Church in Boring, 26775 S.E. Kelso Rd. CHIP gives instruction in prevention and reversal of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, depression and digestive problems. 503-658-2329.

Monday, March 27
6:30 p.m., Western Singers from Western Mennonite School of Salem performing, First Baptist Church, 60 N.W. Oregon Ave., Bend. 503-363-2000.
7 p.m. Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Logan Community Church, 17270 S. Gerber Road, Oregon City. 503-631-2551.

Tuesday, March 28
7 to 8 p.m., Informational session and registration opportunity for four-week April CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Project) Seminar, at Hood View Adventist Church in Boring, 26775 S.E. Kelso Road. CHIP gives instruction in prevention and reversal of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, depression and digestive problems. 503-658-2329.

Thursday, March 30
11:30 a.m.. Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Yachats Baptist Church, 641 Hwy 101 N., Yachats. 503-547-3400.
7 p.m. Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Reedsport Foursquare Church, 2900 Frontage Road, Reedsport. 541-271-4414

Friday, March 31
     Voice of Prophecy VisionBuilder Weekend, first of three days, Skamania Lodge, 1131 Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, Wash. Theme is “Forward in Faith: Charting Our Course to Heaven.” Sponsored by the Voice of Prophecy broadcast. 1-800-429-5700 or www.vop.com/visionbuilders
     6 to 9 a.m., Health Screen #1 by volunteer medical professionals. Preliminary to April 2 to 27 CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Project) Seminar, at Hood View Adventist Church in Boring, 26775 S.E. Kelso Rd. Come fasting; breakfast provided. CHIP gives instruction in prevention and reversal of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, depression and digestive problems. 503-658-2329.
     First Baptist Church of Newberg high schoolers’ outing to Bridgetown Ministries in Portland. 503-538-7468.
    Oregon author Jane Kirkpatrick speaking at annual women’s retreat for St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church of Beaverton, first of three days, Cannon Beach Conference Center. 503-646-0550.
     How Much is Enough?, a retreat sponsored by Portland-based Journey Into Freedom, first of three days, location near Portland to be announced. 503-244-4728 or www.journeyintofreedom.org.
     Spring women's convention sponsored by the Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, first of two days, Hoodview Church of God, 1530 Mount Hood Ave., Woodburn. Theme is "Women . Changed by the Word." Speaker is Arnetta McNeese Bailey, ministry coordinator with Women of the Church of God.   1-800-873-7729.
     7 p.m. Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 S. Seventh St., Cottage Grove. 541-942-2373.
     7 to 10 p.m., "Family Share and Care Potluck" at Westside Singles Ministry, Cedar Hills Baptist Church, 2470 S.W. Roxbury Ave., Portland. 503-646-7126.
    8 p.m., Concordia Film Festival, Concordia University Fine Arts Building, 2811 N.E. Holman, Portland, with first annual student-produced films, 5-8 minutes long. Judging and awards. 503-288-9371.