THROUGHOUT OCTOBER
   Clergy Appreciation Month. This is a special time each October in which church congregations honors pastors and their families for their hard work, commitment and sacrificial dedication. www.ClergyAppreciation.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1
   Christians and Immigration in a Land of Contradictions: A Call to Biblical Action, first of two consecutive days, George Fox University’s Newberg campus. Sponsored by the university, Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends and Mennonite Central Committee, this seeks to provide practical ways Christians can advocate for immigrants in their communities. Today includes trips to immigration-related sites in the Portland metro area, and evening showing of the movie El Norte. Saturday includes a talk by Portland State University professor Michael Chamberlain, presentations by experts on immigration, and a panel. $25. 503-554-2685 or peaceandjustice@georgefox.edu.
   Women’s Conference with Mary Whelchel, first of three consecutive days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. Whelchel established the Christian Working Woman radio prgorams, heard on more than 500 radio stations nationally and worldwide. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net
   Seattle Creation Conference, first of two consecutive days, New Life Foursquare Church, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett, Wash. Speakers include John Morris, Paul Nelson, John Byl and Chris Ashcraft. http://nwcreation.net/ashcraft.
   6:30 to 9 p.m., Celebration of 55th wedding anniversary for Apostle Walter Scott St. and Pastor Doris Scott of Portland Miracle Revival Church, at the church, 8333 N. Ivanhoe St., The Scotts are registered for gifts at Target stores and Bed, Bath & Beyond. 503-281-1874.
   7 p.m., Revelation Offers Hope prophecy seminar featuring Steven Binus, first session of consecutive Thursday-through-Sunday evening presentations over four weeks (except for Oct. 9), Springfield Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1630 N.12th St., Springfield. Binus will focus on the relationship between current world events and Bible prophecy. 541-746-8263.
   8 p.m., Beginning Experience grief recovery weekend for the widowed, separated or divorced, first of three consecutive days, Griffin Center, 11957 S.E. Fuller Road, Milwaukie. Created with help of the founders of Marriage Encounter. $195 for program, meals, lodging and a followup reunion. 503-390-7971 or 503-393-2361 or www.beginning experience.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
   9 to 11:30 a.m., Bill Hillar, a U.S. Army special forces officer, speaking to the annual kickoff event for Women of Vision, Sunset Presbyterian Church, 14986 N.W. Cornell Road, Portland. While traveling in Southeast Asia, Hillar's 17-year-old daughter was kidnapped and forced her into the sex industry. The recent movie Taken is based on this father's personal story. He will tell about his quest to end the scourge of sex trafficking. Women of Vision supports the work of Christian relief agency World Vision. Free admission. To RSVP, phone 503-493-3864 or go to www.cwwov.org.
   9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stonecroft Ministries presents Impact ‘10 — Stir, a live, interactive conversation about evangelism, on the web and at more than 90 viewing sites nationally, including two locally. Keynote speakers include Trina Pockett, Lisa Heidrich and Gaily Dudley. Local viewing sites are Brush Prairie Baptist Church, 11814 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver, Wash., and Living Hope Assembly of God, 24 N.E. A St., Madras. www.stonecroft.org/stir.
   11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 7 to 10 p.m, Celebration of the first anniversary of The Salvation Army’s Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, first of two consecutive days, 1865 Bill Frey Drive N.E., Salem. During the late-morning and afternoon hours is a free-admission “field day” outdoors with booths, workshops and live performances. In the evening is a concert by contemporary Christian group Across the Golden State and a praise band from Peoples Church in Salem, with $5 admission for those 11 or older; free 10 or younger. On Sunday at 3 p.m. is a traditional concert by a Salvation Army brass band. 503-566-5762 or wwwlsalemkroc.org.
   11 a.m., and 6:30 p.m. , Portland-area vocalist Mike Bishop ministering, Cathlamet Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3 Fern Hill Road, Cathlamet, Wash. Bishop will speak during the morning service and then sing in concert in the evening with his sister, Marlynn.. Bishop’s CDs available for purchase afterward. 503-487-4015.
   6 to 8:30 p.m., Fundraising dinner for Every Marriage Matters in Clackamas County, Event Center at Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. 503-780-8395 or everymarriagematters@comcast.net.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
   International Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem. Observed in many churches worldwide. www.daytopray.com.
   10:30 a.m., Reflections of Love (Ron and Kathy Green of Marysville, Wash.) in concert, Grace Fellowship, 480 Greenwood Ave., Reedsport. 360-658-1922 or www.ronandkathy.org.
   Northwest Creation Network field trip to Mount St. Helens to mark the 30th anniversary of the mountain’s eruption. John Morris, president of the Institute for Creation Research, will lead the trip. It involves a seminar at the Seven Wonders Creation Museum near the mountain, then on-site teaching at the Johnston Ridge Observatory. Participants will then take an easy 2-3-mile hike to sites overlooking the breeched dam and the Little Grand Canyon of the Toutle River. $35. http://nwcreation.net.fieldtrip/
   Life Chains at 18 locations throughout Oregon. Life Chain is a non-political and non-confrontational but visible expression along the highway of deep concern about the loss of 50 million children’s lives nationally due to abortion since 1973. Sites and contact phone numbers are: Bandon, 541-347-9280; Brownsville, 541-704-0812; Burns, 541-573-6059; Clatskanie, 503-728-2581; Coos Bay, 541-267-3642; Coquille, 541-347-4248; Enterprise; Florence, 541-997-2065; Gold Beach, 541-247-9503 or 541-547-6128; Hermiston, 541-667-8537; Langlois, 541-347-9173; Lebanon, 541-258-5333; Medford, 541-772-1294; North Bend, 541-756-6901; Ontario, 208-365-4262; Roseburg, 541-459-1440; Salem, 503-508-2010; Tillamook, 503-815-2941. Also planned for Oct. 10 in Portland and Oct. 25 in Brookings (see listings). www.lifechain.net.
   4 to 6:30 p.m., Dynamic Marriage course, first of nine consecutive weekly sessions, St. John’s Catholic Church, 8701 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver, Wash. Based on the work of Christian marriage counselor and psychologist Willard Harley, author of His Needs, Her Needs. 360-903-9420 or www.familydynamics.net.
   5 to 8 p.m. All GSM Dinner sponsored by Good Samaritan Ministries, at the ministry headquarters, 7929 S.W. Cirrus Drive, Building 23, Beaverton. 503-644-2330 or www.gsmusa.org.
   7 p.m., Lutheran Choral Association concert, Peace Lutheran Church, 2201 N. Rosa Parks Way, Portland. 503-289-1070 or www.lutheranchoral.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 4
   Retirees’ Conference with Ted Randall, first of four consecutive days, Cannon Beach Conference Center,. Rendell is resident minister and professor at Olford Ministries International and chancellor emeritus of Prairie Bible Institute in Canada. Inspirational music by Diane Susek. 1-800-746-1546 or www.cbcc.net
   Noon, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America’s Downtown Vancouver luncheon with guest speaker Chris Phelan, Dulin’s Cafe, 1708 Main St., Vancouver, Wash. Phelan has for the past two years arranged the National Day of Prayer event held at Vancouver City Hall on the first Thursday in May. 360-921-4144 or 360-944-7523 or www.fgbmfamerica.org.
   6:30 p.m., Charles and Lisa Doyle speaking at Vancouver Aglow, Shiloh Fellowship, 10709 S.E. 10th St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-892-6020.
   7 to 8 p.m., George Fox University presents Islam and the West weekly discussion series running through Nov. 22 , Room 105 of Hoover Academic Building on the Newberg campus. Tonight is Anita Weiss of the University of Oregon with “Women’s Lives in Pakistan and Afghanistan.” 503-554-2673 or www.georgefox.edu.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5
   11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Prepare the Way presents a free-admission Veritas Worldview Luncheon with speaker Rev. Daniel Dillard, pastor of Grace Reformed Presbyterian Church in Bend, New Hope Church, 20080 Pinebrook Blvd, Bend. Dillard served as a special assistant to D. James Kennedy at Coral Ridge Ministries. Topic is “The King as Servant: Thoughts on Christian Service in Politics.” 541-325-2639 or www.preparetheway.cc.
   11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Salem Leadership Foundation presents The Fancy Sequel luncheon, Salem Conference Center, 200 Commercial St. S.E., Salem. A followup to the foundation’s recent Fancy Dessert, which shared upbeat stories of outreach from throughout the Salem-Keizer area. 503-315-8924 or salemlf.org.
   Noon, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship of America luncheon with speaker, evangelist Evan Wiggs of Vancouver, Wash., Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. Wiggs recently returned from Kenya where he reports many miracles and revival in the largest slum of the capital city, Nairobi. $13 for lunch including tip, or $5 room charge. 503-252-0774.
   6:45 to 8:15 p.m., The Quest for Authentic Manhood, first of 24 weekly sessions for men, Calvary Chapel Newberg, 120 S. Elliott Road, Newberg. 503-538-7977.
   7 to 9 p.m., Depression Recovery Program facilitated by Newberg physician Tami Rodgers, M.D., of Providence Medical Group, first of eight weekly sessions, Newberg Seventh-day Adventist Church, 530 Edgewood Drie, Newberg. Free to attend; $20 for workbook. 503-537-5934.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6
   6:30 p.m., How to Study Your Bible, debut of a new midweek service, Reclaiming Victory Ministries, 7420 S.W. Hunziker St., Suite B, Tigard. Child care available by reservation. 503-624-0456 or www.reclaimingvictory.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7
   7 to 8:30 a.m., Portland Westside meeting for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest with speaker John Gardner, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, 19300 S.W. 65th Ave., Tualatin. Gardner, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur’s Soul, will share on “The Timeless Biblical Truths of Success.” 503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net.
   2 to 6 p.m., Campus Preview Day, Western Seminary, 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. 503-517-1805 or westernseminary.edu.
Campus Preview Day, Warner Pacific College, 2219 S.E. 68th Ave., Portland. 503-517-1020 or www.warnerpacific.edu.
   3 p.m., Inauguration of Joseph Womack as the 10th president of Northwest Christian University, at the university’s Morse Event Center, 828 E. 11th Ave., Eugene. 541-684-7241 or www.northwestchristian.edu.
   4 to 7 p.m., Starry, Starry Night, a benefit for Alzheimer’s research, Hearthstone of Beaverton retirement center, 12520 S.W. Hart Road, Beaverton. Silent auction, hors d’oevres and live music by “Two Sisters and a Mister.” 503-641-0911or www.hearthstonealc.com.
   7 to 9 p.m., Better Dads presents Courageous Moms: Raising Boys to Become Good Men, a presentation by author Rick Johnson, Portland Christian High School, 12425 N.E. San Rafael St., Portlands. This fast-moving presentation weaves together stores, film clips, examples and small-group interaction to sharpen a mom’s skills and her understanding of boys in the process of becoming men. $25; partial scholarships available. 503-665-3761 or rsj2281@verizon.net.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8
   11:30 a.m., A Swing and a Prayer golf benefit for OnTrack Ministries, Aspen Lakes Golf Course, 16900 Aspen Lakes Drive, Sisters. Format is four-person team scramble. Chance at various prizes offered; lunch and post-play snacks and dessert included. $150 per per player or $500 per foresome. 541-383-5939 or ontrackbend.org.
   Men’s Advance sponsored by Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District, first of three consecutive days, Camp Kellogg, 1111 Kellogg Camp Line, Oakland. Featured speaker is Stan Reeder, district superintendent. Also paintballing, rafting, shooting and other recreational activities. $85 includes meals, lodging and most activities. 503-581-3950 or www.orpac.org.
   Please Say My Name Tour, St. Boniface Church, 375 S.E. Church St., Sublimity. This is a stop on a monthlong walk across Oregon for compassionate awareness of the impacts of abortion, For specific time, go to www.pleasesaymyname.com.
   Restored and Remarried seminar for heads of stepfamilies or blended families, first of two consecutive days, Dayspring Fellowship, 1755 Lockhaven Drive N.E., Keizer. $65 per couple. www.dayspringfellowship.com.
   Men’s Retreat sponsored by Mountain Park Church of Lake Oswego, first of three consecutive days, Cannon Beach Conference Center. 503-635-3443 or www.mtnparkchurch.org.
   Portland Youth for Christ presents Deprivation III, an all-night “sleep deprivation guaranteed” multi-club event for youth, Portland lcoation to be announced. 503-288-5494 or www.yfcpdx.org.
   7:30 p.m. Good Samaritan Ministries’ Family Camp, first of three consecutive days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 N. Fork Road S.E., Silverton. $84 adults; $42 ages 7-12; $21 ages 4-6; free for children 3 and younger. 503-644-2339 or www.gsmusa.org.
   10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Women of Faith, first of two consecutive days, Rose Garden arena, Portland. Continues 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Theme is “Imagine.” Spakers include Michelle Aguilar, Lisa Harper, Karen James, Luci Swindoll and Sheila Walsh. Drama by Nicole Johnson. Music by Natalie Grant and Mary Mary and special appearance by Marcus Buckingham. womenoffaith.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
   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
   Three stops today on the Please Say My Name Tour, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 9168 Silver Falls Hwy. S.E., Aumsville;. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 721 Chemeketa St. N.E. Salem; St. Edwards Catholic Church, 5303 River Road N., Keizer. This is a monthlong walk across Oregon for compassionate awareness of abortion’s impacts. For times, go to www.pleasesaymyname.com.
   Basic SOZO Seminar led by Stan Mishler, New Horizons Church, 2705 N.E. Destiny Drive, McMinnville. SOZO?is an inner healing and deliverance ministry in which the main aim is to get to the root of things hindering one’s personal connection with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and possibly with some relationships. This model was founded at Bethel Church in Redding, Calif. Misher is Northwest regional SOZO?director for the Redding and McMinnville churches. 503-472-4970 or www.inewhorizons.org.
   Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8501 S.E. 40th, Mercer Island, Wash. (near Seattle). Host is Nancy Tagge; the program will discuss librarians’ favorite books. Also featuring “Beads for Change” — jewelry made by Ugandan women. 425-774-9005 or ncdale@comcast.net.
   9 a.m. to noon, Northwest Marriage Institute presents Parenting with Love and Logic workshop, first of two consecutive weekly sessions, at the institute offices, 12011 N.E. 99th St., No. 1580. $35 per couple or per individual. 360-260-1100 or www.northwestmarriage.org.
   9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Beaverton Compassion Clinic 2010 coordinated by Love INC of Beaverton, Barnes Elementary School, 13730 S.W. Walker Road, Beaverton. A variety of services provided to local needy. 503-690-6511 or 503-336-5946
   10 a.m., Tours of My Father’s House shelter for homeless families, 5003 W. Powell Blvd., Gresham. 503-492-3046 or www.familyshelter.org.
   Afternoon, Historical Tea to mark the 120th anniversary of Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church, at the church, 2420 N.E. Fairview Ave., Fairview. 503-667-6800 or www.smithmemorialpres.org.
   5:30 p.m., Eighth annual auction and banquet to benefit Friends of the Carpenter ministry of Vancouver, Wash., Red Lion Inn at the Quay, downtown Vancouver. Theme is “Oktoberfest with Friends.” 360-750-4752 or www.friendsofthecarpenter.org.
   Fall banquet to benefit Options Pregnancy Resource Centers of Albany and Corvallis, CH2MHill Alumni Center on the Oregon State University campus, Corvallis. Speaker is Tom Glessner, president of the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates. 541-758-3662 or www.optionsprc.org.
   6 to 11:15 p.m., CCMfriends dinner and dance for singles and couples, Fowler Middle School, 10865 S.W. Walnut, Tigard. Main course provided; potluck encouraged for side dishes and dessert. Dance lesson begins at 7 p.m. A live Elvis-tribute band, the Memphis Kings, will play starting at 8 p.m. DJ’d music includes:?pop, ballroom, rhythm and blues, country and oldies. $8 donation. 503-319-1951.
   7 p.m., Free-admission concert by The Liberty Quartet of Nampa, Idaho, Spingfield Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1630 N. 12th St., Springfield. Followed by dessert. 541-746-8263.
   Evening, The Amazing Race fundraising banquet for Open Arms International, Jantzen Beach Red Lion Inn, Portland. 503-296-9989 or www.openarmsinternational.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10
   7 to 8 a.m., Praying4Portland, a prayer gathering for both the city and the Northwest, Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland. Music provided there by The Neverclaim. The event is coordinated by Restoration Gateway Ministries of Beaverton. 1-877-361-7729, ext. 3 or www.praying4portland.org.
   10 a.m., Missionary to Peru Jennifer Harris of Salem speaking and showing a video of her ministry, Trinity Covenant Church, 5020 Liberty Road S., Salem. 503-362-7350 or jenniferpageharris@ yahoo.com.
Life Chain, Portland location to be announced. Life Chain is a non-political and non-confrontational but visible expression along the highway of deep concern about the loss of 50 million children’s lives nationally due to abortion since 1973. 503-334-6183 or www.lifechain.net.
   Please Say My Name Tour, Northwest Memorial to the Unborn at Newberg Friends Cemetery, 500 S. Everest Road, Newberg. This is a stop on a monthlong walk across Oregon for compassionate awareness of the impacts of abortion, For specific time, go to www.pleasesaymyname.com.
   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.
   7 p.m., Gresham Christmas Choir begins rehearsals, Gresham First Baptist Church, 224 W. Powell Blvd. The choir, under the direction of Brian Gerards is open to all; no audition necessary. It will present a musical, Come! Celebrate Christmas, on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. in Camas, Wash. and at First Baptist twice on Dec. 19. bgerards@comcast.net.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 11
   Please Say My Name Tour, Our Lady of the Lake Parish, 650 A Ave., Lake Oswego. This is a stop on a monthlong walk across Oregon for compassionate awareness of the impacts of abortion, For specific time, go to www.pleasesaymyname.com.
   Noon, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America’s Downtown Vancouver luncheon with guest speaker Vancouver fireman Bob McComas, Dulin’s Cafe, 1708 Main St., Vancouver, Wash. McComas will tell how he was part of Mountain Blessed Adventures’ four-day trip through the Middle Sisters mountain of the Cascades with 11 other Christian men. 360-921-4144 or 360-944-7523 or www.fgbmfamerica.org.
   7 to 8 p.m., George Fox University presents Islam and the West weekly discussion series running through Nov. 22, Room 105 of Hoover Academic Building on Newberg campus. Tonight are Yanal Vwich of the Seattle Police Departrment and Arslan Bukhari of Council on American-Islamic Relations addressing issues of violence and peace in Islam. 503-554-2673 or www.georgefox.edu.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12
   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
   9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pastor/Mentor Retreat, Oregon Christian Convention grounds, Turner. Theme is “Into-N-Out,” focusing on creating community preaching teams. $25 includes lunch. 503-743-2101 or oregonchristianconvention.org.
   10:30 a.m., Cedric Jennings speaking in Warner Pacific College chapel service, McGuire Auditorium on the college campus, 2219 S.E. 68th Ave., Portland. Jennings was the subject of the 1998 book A Hope in the Unseen by Ron Suskind. 503-517-1000.
   Oregon Pastors Conference for Northwest District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, first of three consecutive days, Cannon Beach location to be announced. 1-888-693-5267 or www.nowlcms.org.
   Two stops today on the Please Say My Name Tour, St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 417 Washington St., Oregon City, and Nahamani Garden, Good Shepherd Community Church, 28986 S.E. Haley Road, Boring. This is a monthlong walk across Oregon for compassionate awareness of the impacts of abortion, For specific times, go to www.pleasesaymyname.com.
   Noon, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship of America luncheon with speaker Ed DeBoard, pastor of Viola Ridge Christian Center in Oregon City, Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. $13 for lunch including tip, or $5 room charge. 503-252-0774.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13
   9:30 a.m., Albany Women’s Connection monthly brunch, Spring Hill Country Club, 155 N.W. Country Club Lane, Albany. Inspirational speaker, music and special feature. $11. 541-926-7288.
   Take Back the Land conference for Eastern Oregon, sponsored by Sonshine Outreach Ministries of Lincoln County, first of four consecutive days, Pendleton location to be announced. 541-971-8549 or www.tbtlc.info.
   6 p.m., Kevin Palau, president of the Luis Palau Association, speaking at conversation on the topic of “Religion and Civic Life,” Rontoms, 600 E. Burnside, Portland. Free and open to those 21 or older. Palau will be joined by David Gutterman, professor of politics at Willamette University in Salem. This event is sponsored by Oregon Humanities and co-sponsored by Portland State University’s religious studies program. 503-241-0543 or j.allen@oregonhumanities.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14
   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.
   Noon to 1:30 p.m., A Taste of Alpha luncheon for pastors and those interested in running an Alpha course, Two Rivers Church, 16083 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie. The Alpha course is a global program that outlines the basic beliefs of the Christian faith. Also offered Oct. 27 in Vancouver, Wash. (see listing below) 503-819-2605 or kirkpetersen@alphausa.org.
   7 p.m., Salem-area Christian Home School Network presents Winning and Keeping the Hearts of Your Kids, Activity Center at Salem Evangelical Church, 455 Locust St., Salem. 503-363-0579 or Quiverfull@divix.biz.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15
   7 to 8:30 a.m., Vancouver (Wash.) meeting for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Phoenix Inn, 12712 S.E. Second Circle, Vancouver, Wash. (This is a temporary change from the regular location at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.) 503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net.
   Women’s Conference with Jean Stockdale, first of three consecutive days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. For 19 years, Stockdale has taught a ministry to moms in Memphis, Tenn. Inspirational contemporary music by Carrie Kay. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.
   Couples Conference, first of three consecutive days, Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center, 18705 Hwy 101 N., Rockaway Beach. 503-355-2284 or www.twinrocks.org.
   2010 Christian Women’s Retreat sponsored by the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, first of three consecutive days, Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence. Main presenters are Heather-Dawn Small and Susie Hill. Small is women’s ministries director for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Hill holds a doctorate in family studies from Texas Women’s University and is author of My Secret Weapon: Unlocking the Explosive Inner Power of a Woman. 503-850-3500 or www.oregonconference.org.
   6:30 to 9 p.m., MarriageTeam Coach Training, first of five sessions through Oct. 24, Laurelwood Church, 17015 N.E. Sixth St., Vancouver, Wash. Continues 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and 23 with continental breakfast, and 1 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 24 including lunch. Free training; freewill offering accepted. 1-866-831-4201 or www.marriageteam.org.
   6:30 to 9 p.m., Door to Grace volunteer training for those reaching out to local victims of sex trafficking, first of two consecutive days, Luis Palau Association offices, 1500 N.W. 167th Place, Beaverton. Continues 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. $50 includes lunch, materials. 503-888-6633 or www.DoortoGrace.org.
   6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Benefit banquet and concert by guitarist Paul Johnson, First Baptist Church, 3550 Fox Meadow Road, Guene. This supports the church youth group’s Mexico mission trip. $15. 541-345-0341.
   7 p.m., Portland Fellowship’s Hope Group, a support group for those with a gay-identified loved one. Portland Fellowshipo is a ministry dedicated to helping people walk out of homosexuality and into wholeness in Christ. 503-235-6364 or drew@portlandfellowship.com.
   7 p.m., Gaither Homecoming Tour, Rose Garden Arena, Portland. Bill Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band, The Isaacs, The Martins, Karen Peck & New River, Mark Lowry, David Phelps, Michael English, Lynda Randle, Buddy Greene, Charlotte Ritchie, Gene McDonald, Kevin Williams. Tickets $39.50 and $29.50. 1-877-789-ROSE or ComcastTIX.com. For information, 503-797-9619 or Gaither.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16
   Upward Trails ministry outing to Henline Falls and Salmon Falls.  A two-mile hike after a 50 mile scenic drive through the foothills south of Silverton. 503-919-9027.

    8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oregon Christian Writers’ Fall One-Day Conference, Multnomah University, 8435 N.E. Glisan St., Portland. Keynote speaker is Poppy Smith, Portland author, with the topics “Your Words Have Power” and “Writing:: God’s School for Spiritual Transformation.” Also various one-hour workshop options in the afternoon. $25 for members and full-time students, $50 for non-members if registered by Oct. 9; add $5 after that date. $10 lunch available to those who register in advance. 503-393-3356 or www.oregonchristianwriters.org.
   8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuff Stuff Ministries presents Betrayal Redeemed:?A Journey from Hurt to Hope, a conference for women confronted by a spouse’s moral failure, Mountain Park Church, 40 McNary Parkway, Lake Oswego. Keynote speaker is author Georgia Miller with International Christian Ministries and worship leader is Nicole Wells of Sherwood. $60. 503-654-8387 or Sandy@tsmhome.com.
   9 a.m., 2nd Street Community Church’s seventh annual Feed the Need food drive for Newberg-Dundee area, first of two consecutive days, meeting at Chehalem Armory Center, 620 N. Morton St., Newberg. 503-538-9761.
   Phonics Phactory 5K Run to benefit My Father’s House homeless shelter in Gresham, at Gresham-area location to be announced. Phonics Phactory is a Christian school in Gresham. 503-661-5632.
   9 a.m., Free monthly breakfast sponsored by the 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.
   Please Say My Name Tour, Garden of Hope, 3801 Straight Hill Road, in Odell, near Hood River. This is the final stop on a monthlong walk across Oregon for compassionate awareness of the impacts of abortion, For specific time, go to www.pleasesaymyname.com.
   10 a.m., Annual Walk to Remember sponsored by A Butterfly’s Touch, a perinatal bereavement support program, starting at Valley View Evangelical Church, 11501 S.E. Sunnyside Road, Clackamas. The walk, followed by a special ceremony, will honor the memory of the approximately 870,000 babies who die nationally each year through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death. Walkers will begin the 1-mile loop at 10 a.m., and may complete one or more laps as desired. Memorial ceremony at 11 a.m. Walk will be held “rain or shine.” 503-922-1048 or www.abutterflystouch.org.
   Annual benefit auction for Quiet Waters Outreach, Sunset Presbyterian Church, 14986 N.W. Cornell Road, Portland. Quiet Waters Outreach is a ministry dedicated to serving individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and caregivers by providing services to restore their spiritual, physical, emotional and mental health. Silent and live auction, dinner and presentation on the ministry. $35. Reserve seats at 503-620-8288.
   5 p.m., 31st annual Regis Green and Gold Auction and Raffle to benefit Regis High School, at the school, 550 W. Regis St., Stayton. Theme is “Regis Wild West Round-up.” 503-749-1935, 503-769-6243 or www.regishighschool.net.
   5 p.m., Pregnancy Resource Centers of Greater Portland’s Annual Gala, Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Theme is “The Colors of Life.” Guest speaker is James Martin, sneior pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Portland. Reception at 5, dinner at 6:30. Semi-formal attire requested. www.portlandprc.org.
   6:30 to 11 p.m., Christian Social Dance Association’s Anniversary Dinner Dance, Ballroom Dance Company, 8900 S.W. Commercial St., Tigard. Potluck dinner first hour, then West Coast swing dance lesson with Jennifer Miller at 7:30, followed by dancing at 8:30. $8 admission, $6 for students with ID, free to unemployment who show current completed work search record. 503-951-4763 or christiansocialdance.org.
   7 p.m., House ExtravaDANCE, in The Rev Room at Coffee Revolution (a ministry of River Rock Church), 2008 S.E. Eighth Ave., Camas, Wash. DJ Levi Whalen from Olympia, Wash., presenting progressive, electro, techno music styles and more. Also a laser light show. $5. 360-980-8373 or dance4vr@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
   Upward Trails ministry hike on the scenic Quarry Trail in the Molalla River Corridor.  View the "log deck," cross a scenic bridge and continue to Hideaway Falls.  Beginning Mountain Bikers welcome.  503-919-9027.

    Dream Center New York-to-Los Angeles Tour with Matthew Barnett, Coffey Anderson and Press Play, Horizon Community Church, 23370 S.W. Boones Ferry Road, Tualatin. www.ny2latour.com
   12:15 p.m., Luncheon with missionary to Peru Jennifer Harris of Salem speaking and showing a video of her ministry, Salem Alliance Church, 555 Gaines St., Salem. 503-362-7350 or jenniferpageharris@ yahoo.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18
   Noon, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America’s Downtown Vancouver luncheon with guest speaker Susie Skinner, Dulin’s Cafe, 1708 Main St., Vancouver, Wash. Skinner, a grandmother and private caregiver, was involved with Christ for the Nations in 1995 and 1996. 360-921-4144 or 360-944-7523 or www.fgbmfamerica.org.
   6:30 p.m., Tigard Healing Rooms presents Glory Gathering with featured speaker Rev. Darlene Denton, Tigard Chamber of Commerce, 12345 S.W. Main St., Tigard. Denton, from Crooked River Ranch, was mentored under the late Pastor John Wimber who founded Vineyard Christian Fellowships, and has ministered inner healing and deliverance clinics for close to 25 years. hollyberry@earthlink.net.
   7 to 8 p.m., George Fox University presents Islam and the West weekly discussion series running through Nov. 22 , Room 105 of Hoover Academic Building on Newberg campus. Tonight is Zaher Wahab of Lewis &?Clark College speaking on Afghanistan’s reconstruction. 503-554-2673 or www.georgefox.edu.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19
   Noon, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship of America luncheon with speaker Aaron Auer of ROAR (Reviving Oregon’s Amazing Roots) Ministries, Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. $13 for lunch including tip, or $5 room charge. 503-252-0774.
   7 p.m. Global Celebration presents Glory Breakthrough:?Portland Region, first of three consecutive days, New Horizons Church, 2705 N.E. Destiny Drive, McMinnville. Continues all day Wednesday and Thursday. Speakers include Georgian and Winnie Banov, Kris Vallotton, Stacey Campell and Tracy Armstrong, Also praise and worship with Kristene Mueller-DiMarco from Jesus Culture, and ministry by a team from Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry in Redding, Calif. Also held Oct. 22-24 in Woodland, Wash. (see listing below). $35 individual or $65 married couple by Oct. 15, $50 per person after that date. 717-395-9710, ext. 4 or www.globalcelebration.com or www.inewhorizons.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20
   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.
   The Light Meets the Dark Tour with Tenth Avenue North and Matt Maher in concert, Klamath Falls location to be announced. itickets.com.
Tualatin Foursquare Church presents Who Told You That You Were Naked?, a four-week seminar by Pastor Bill Jastram on shame and its debilitating effects on a person’s life, first of four consecutive weekly sessions, Grand Hotel at Bridgeport, 7265 S.W. Hazel Fern Road, Tigard. 503-603-0303.
   7 to 9 p.m., Alive to God conference with author and evangelist Graham Cooke, first of two consecutive evenings, East Hill Church, 701 N. Main AVe., Gresham. Freewill offering taken Thursday eening. 503-661-4444 or www.easthill.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21
   Noon, Annual Harvest Potluck for Portland-area senior adults, sponsored by Association of Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Lynchwood Church of God, 3818 S.E. 174th, Portland. Bring salad, main dish or dessert (drinks and table service provided) 1-800-873-7729 or www.orwacog.org.
   Noon to 2 p.m., Women of Worth monthly catered luncheon for ages 50 and older, Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Marty Brown will speak on “Becoming a Woman of Influence.” $10 advance or $13 at the door. Scholarships available to those unable to pay. 503-638-5900.
   6 p.m., Extravagant Rain Women’s Conference with featured speakers Marilyn Braxton and Nicole Carlon and a special surprise speaker, first of three consecutive days, The River Church, 6503A E. Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, Wash. Continues 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. $50. 360-694-7777 or www.trcvan.com.
   7 p.m., The Light Meets the Dark Tour with Tenth Avenue North, Matt Maher and Addison Road, Christian Life Center, 21720 E. Hwy. 20, Bend. $15 advance, $12 each for 10 or more; $20 day of show; $25 VIP pass. 1-800-965-9324 or Itickets.com

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22
   Global Celebration presents Glory Breakthrough: Portland Region, first of three consecutive days, The Promise church, 101 Hilshire Drive, Woodland, Wash. Speakers include Georgian and Winnie Banov, Kris Vallotton, Stacey Campell and Tracy Armstrong, Also praise and worship with Kristene Mueller-DiMarco from Jesus Culture, and ministry by a team from Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry in Redding, Calif. $35 individual or $65 married couple by Oct. 15, $50 per person after thate date. 717-395-9710, ext. 4 or www.globalcelebration.com.
   Pacific Northwest Global Legacy Leaders gathering with Kris Vallotton of Bethel Church in Redding, Calilf., New Horizons Church, 2705 N.E. Destiny Drive, McMinnville. Global Legacy is an apostolic, relational network of revival leaders. Following a New Testament model for apostleship, Global Legacy seeks to establish Kingdom government and to build empowering cultures. 503-472-4970 or www.inewhorizons.org.
   7 to 8 p.m. Free concert by Kate White and her band, Good Shepherd Community Church, 28986 S.E. Haley Road. Boring. This marks the fifth anniversary of the church’s Celebrate Recovery program. $5 dinner available prior to the concert if reserved by Oct. 20 at 503-784-6117. 503-663-5050 or www.goodshepherdcc.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23
   Upward Trails ministry offers a choice of two different outings. One is a three-mile hike to small bridges over Pine Creek and Bauer Creek.  Beginning mountain bikers welcome.   The other is a trek up a steep hill to the top of Bunker Hill in southwest Washington for views of the Wind River Nursery in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.  For information on the first outing, phone 503-919-9027; for the second, phone 503-668-8950.

    India Partners Portland Banquet, Red Lion Inn at the River, Jantzen Beach. India Partners is a Christian development and relief agency. Theme is “Rescue on the Circar Express.” 1-877-87-INDIA or http://indiapartners.org.
   Iron Sharpens Iron national men’s equipping conference, Emmanuel Church, 1037 N. Sumner, Portland. Keynote speakers are Phil Downer, president of the Discipleship Network of America, and Napoleon Kaufman, former University of Washington and Los Angeles Raiders football players who now pastors a church in Dublin, Calif. Sixteen different equipping seminars for men and young teens. www.ironsharpensiron.net.
   10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Walk Thru the Bible Old Testament Seminar, Damascus Community Church, 14251 S.E. Rust Way, Damascus. $10 per participant. 503-658-3179 or www.damascuschristianschool.org.
   1 to 4 p.m., Cool Congregations Workshop to encourage church congregations to reduce their “carbon footprint” and save money, First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St., Eugene. Sponsored by the church and Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s Oregon Interfaith Power & Light. Advance registration required. Suggested donation of $20 per person or $50 per team of three or more. 503-221-1054, ext. 210, www.emoregon.org.
   5:30 p.m. Annual fundraising banquet for Beaverton-based Good Samaritan Ministries, Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. 503-644-2339 or www.gsmusa.org.
   6 p.m., Third annual fundraising dinner for PREP4Kids (Portland Released-Time Education Program), Doubletree Hotel Lloyd Center, 1000 N.E. Multnomah St., Portland Theme is “Beaming God’s Truth.” 503-281-7764 or www.prep4kids.org.
   6:30 p.m., Portland-area vocalist Mike Bishop and his sister Marlynn in concert, Castle Rock Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7531 Old Pacific Hwy. N., Castle Rock, Wash. Bishop’s CDs will be available for purchase afterward. 360-274-6090.
   6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fundraising banquet for LOVE Inc. of Greater Beaverton, Embassy Suites Washington Square, 9000 S.W. Washington Square Road, Tigard. Theme is “An Evening of Significance.” 503-336-5946 or loveincbeaverton.org.
   7 p.m., The Light Meets the Dark Tour with Tenth Avenue North and Matt Maher in concert, Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com or    LMGconcerts.con.
   7 to 11:15 p.m., CCMfriends Christian social dance for singles or couples, Milwaukie Community Center, 10666 S.E. 42nd Ave., Milwaukie. Dance lesson during first hour. $8 donation. 503-319-1951.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24
    Upward Trails ministry short hikes in the Molalla River "Wild and Scenic" Corridor.  Explored will be the "Welcome Trail," the "Warm-up Trail" and "Shotgun Falls."  503-919-9027.

    4 p.m., Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra fall concert, Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist Church, 10501 S.E. Market St., Portland.  Features contralto Alexis Hamilton in a performance of the Sea Pictures by Edward Elgar. Also Legend op. 59 #4 by Antonin Dvorak and Symphony No. 3 in F Major by Brahms.  Free admission.  503-252-8080.

    5 p.m. Institute for Creation Science, Rivercrest Community Church, 3201 N.E. 148th Ave., Portland. creationengcon@aol.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25
   1 p.m., Center for Prayer Renewal retreat sponsored by the Northwest District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, first of three consecutive days, Griffin Retreat Center, 11957 S.E. Fuller Road, Milwaukie. Limited to 16 participants. $160 includes lodging and meals. 1-888-693-5267 or susano@nowlcms.org.
   Senior Adult Conference sponsored by the Northwest Baptist Convention, first of three consecutive days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. Bible studies led by Tom Vance, Mike Kuykendall, Adrian Hall and Jim Harvey. Also talent show on Tuesday night and expenses-paid shopping spree. 360-882-2100 or www.nwbaptist.org.
   Prison Fellowship’s Oregon Conference, first of three consecutive days, Doubletree Hotel Lloyd Center, 1000 Multnomah N.E., Portland. Plenary talks, workshops and more on effective ministry to those seeking positive directions after prison. 1-877-478-0100 or www.prisonfellowship.org.
   Life Chain, Brookings location to be announced. Life Chain is a non-political and non-confrontational but visible expression along the highway of deep concern about the loss of 50 million children’s lives nationally due to abortion since 1973. 541-469-9238 or www.lifechain.net.
   7 p.m., Ignite the World Ministries presents a Fireside Gathering with missionaries Howard and Leslie Ferris, Village Baptist Church, 330 S.W. Murray Blvd., Beaverton. The Ferrises work in Islamic regions of Pakistan, the Phillipines and elsewhere. 503-830-9071 or www.ignitetheworldministries.org.
    7 to 8 p.m., George Fox University presents Islam and the West weekly discussion series running through Nov. 22, Room 105 of Hoover Academic Building on the Newberg campus. Tonight is a panel discussion on being neighbors to Muslims in America and abroad. 503-554-2673 or www.georgefox.edu.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26
   7:30 to 9 a.m., 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 east side of the Newberg campus. $8. 503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net
   Noon, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship of America luncheon with speakers Tom and Deborah Gliebe, Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. The Gliebes are prophetic evangelists who recently returned from ministering in Fiji for 40 days. $13 for lunch including tip, or $5 room charge. 503-252-0774.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27
   7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Salem-Keizer meeting for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest. Phone 503-928-8354 or go to www.cccnw.net for meeting location.
   Noon to 1:30 p.m., A Taste of Alpha luncheon for pastors and those interested in running an Alpha course, Columbia Presbyterian Church, 805 Columbia Ridge Drive, Vancouver, Wash. The Alpha course is a global program that outlines the basic beliefs of the Christian faith. 503-819-2605 or kirkpetersen@alphausa.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28
   7 to 9 a.m., Annual Clark County Prayer Breakfast with keynote speaker David Madore of U.S. Digital and that company’s Christian ministry center, main ballroom at Downtown Vancouver (Wash.) Hilton, 301 W. Sixth St. Testimonial speaker is Aaron Auer of ROAR (Reviving Oregon’s Amazing Roots) ministries,who portrays pioneer missionary Rev. Jason Lee. $30. 360-944-7523 or www.clarkcountyprayerbreakfast.org.
   Warrior Bride: Awaken, a women’s conference, first of three consecutive days, GodSong Community Church, 1025 Industrial Parkway, Newberg. Speakers include JoAnne Meckstroth and Renee Duncan of Soldotna, AK, and Vicki Strickland and Heidi Thomason of Newberg. $50 advance, $60 at the door. Also taking place Nov. 4-6 in Madras (see listing). 503-537-3087 or www.godsong.us.
   Women of Purpose International and Pathway to Maturity present the Uniting of the Hearts Family Conference, first of four consecutive days, Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, 8235 N.E. Airport Way, Portland. A time of testimony to the ministry’s work since 1993 of “Reconciliation, Restoration and Renewal.” $75 (not including lodging) plus Friday luncheon for $20 and Saturday night banquet for $50. 503-537-2070 or www.womenofpurpose.com.
   6:30 p.m., Promotional dinner for Camp White Branch of McKenzie Bridge, sponsored by Association of Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Mount Scott Church of God, 10603 S.E. Henderson St., Portland. 1-800-873-7729 or www.orwacog.org.
   9 to 11:30 p.m., Battle of the Bands, Northwest Christian University, 828 E. 11th Ave., Eugene. Any student, staff or alumnus of the university may enter the competition, and the show is open to all who want to come and vote for their favorites. The winning act will open at a future benefit concert for Hosea Youth Services or another concert at the university, possiblewith a national headliner. www.redemptionrocksconcerts.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29
   Seminar by the Sea, first of three consecutive days, Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center, 18705 Hwy 101 N., Rockaway Beach. Speaker is Lisa McMinn, author and professor of sociology at George Fox University. 503-355-2284 or www.twinrocks.org.
   9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Craft fair, first of two consecutive days, Parkview Christian Retirement Community, 1825 N.E. 108th, Portland. Most items handcrafted. Books, toys, baby items, decorations and more. Homemade goodies for sale. 503-348-1293.
   6:30 to 9 p.m., Better Dads presents The Power of a Man, a dinner and discussion “for guys only,” Portland Christian High School, 12425 N.E. San Rafael St., Portland. Pizza served during the first half-hour. Rick Johnson of Better Dads will lead a discussion on authentic manhood. $25; limited partial scholarships available. 503-665-3761 or rick@betterdads.net.

    7 p.m, Christian Family Adoptions presents an Adoption Awareness Celebration, Portland Christian Center, 5700 S.W. Dosch Road, Portland.  This annual event showcases local families who have adopted children from the Oregon foster care system. 503-231-1211 or www.christianfamilyadoption.org.

    7 to 10 p.m., Salt of the Earth Productions presents The King's Ball: What a Wonderful World, McMinnville Grand Ballroom, 325 N.E. Third St., McMinnville.  This is a family-friendly evening of dance set to clean music from around the world.  Wear an ethnic costume or formal evening wear.  No immodest clothing or costumes with occult theme, please. Program includes a guest singer, dance lessons, entertainment and desserts. $7 for adults, $5 for ages 9 through 12, free for age 8 or younger. To RSVP or for info: saltoftheearth20@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30
   Upward Trails ministry's short hike to Shellberg Falls and two other waterfalls. Fairly easy walking; total 3 and 1/2 miles.  503-919-9027.

    9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Bill Yount from Hagerstown, Md., speaking, Lifepoint Church, 305 N.E. 192nd Ave., Vancouver, Wash. Yount ministers prophetically, is featured on the ElijahList.com web site, and is an advisor to the Aglow International leadership. 360-885-1760.

    2 p.m. through evening, Romine Ministries presents awareness training on prevention of sex trafficking in the United States, Eugene-Springfield locations. Includes visits to a local shopping mall and to the University of Oregon. $75 per person, $100 for two, or $30 for students; shopping mall training is $10 extra. 360-944-3681 or www.romineministries.org.
   7 p.m., Mission Portland Singles Network’s Harvest Dance, Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland. “Contra” dance lesson during the first 90 minutes $10. 503-667-1825 or www.mpsn.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31
   Upward Trails ministry's hike on the scenic Quarry Trail in the Molalla River Corridor. 503-919-9027.

    26th annual TLC (Together in Love in Christ) gathering of Churches of Christ in the Portland-Vancouver area. Speaker is Brian Simmons, communications professor at the University of Portland in Portland and preaching minister for the Metro Church of Christ in Gresham. tlc-nw.blogspot.com
   10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Bill Yount from Hagerstown, Md., speaking, Shiloh Fellowship, 10709 S.E. 10th St., Vancouver, Wash. Yount ministers prophetically, is featured on the ElijahList.com web site, and is an advisor to the Aglow International leadership. Includes lunch. 360-892-6020.

   1 to 5:30 p.m., All Saints Festival,  St. Joseph Catholic Church, 400 S. Andresen Road, Vancouver, Wash.  A free, family-friendly celebration with saint-themed carnival games, prizes and candy.  Saint costumes encouraged. Food available for purchase.  360-696-4407.
   3 p.m. Reformation Festival Service, Zion Lutheran Church, 1015 S.W. 18th Ave., Portland. 503-221-1343.

   4 to 8 p.m., Calvary Chapel Corvallis presents free-admission Harvest Carnival for the whole family, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis.  Fun and safe event, with games, inflatables, pony rides, carriage and firetruck rides, corn dogs, soda and coffee.  541-752-2851 or mrbuckout@gmail.com.