This is a guide to Christian-oriented concerts, plays, youth activities, entertainment, speakers and ministry events. If you would like your event listed at no cost, leave details by phone or fax at 503-537-9220, by e-mail at cnnw@cnnw.com, or by regular mail at P.O.Box 974, Newberg, OR 97132.

Friday, August 1

 Reunion for classes of 1961, 1962 and 1963 for Judson Baptist College, a Christian college in Portland and, later, The Dalles, that no longer exists.  bobnelly@attbi.com.

 6 to 10 p.m., Promise Keepers men’s rally, first of two days, Rose Garden, Portland. Continues from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.  Speakers include A.C. Green, Joe White, Pastor Rick Kingham, Crawford Loritts from Campus Crusade for Christ, evangelist Miles McPherson, Steve Farrar and more.  800-888-7595 or www.promisekeepers.org.

 7 to 9 p.m., C.S. Lewis Society with discussion on Lewis' "Letters to Children," library of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 10390 S.W. Canyon Road, Beaverton.  Contact Tim Nelson at 503-321-6952 or 503-585-4190 or tnelson52@attbi.com or tnelson@standard.com.

 7 p.m. Family Fun Night featuring illusionists Dennis and Sandee Zech, Crossroads Community Church, 7708 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-256-9711 or 503-289-6302.

 7 p.m., Harry Flanagan, singles pastor from East Hill Foursquare Church in Gresham, speaking to Westside Singles Ministry, upstairs in north building on campus of Village Baptist Church, 330 S.W. Murray Blvd., Beaverton.  Followed at 9 p.m. by an "After the Meeting" meeting at the International House of Pancakes restaurant, 158th and Walker in Beaverton.  For discount restaurant coupons visit the event calendar on the Westside Singles Ministry Web site, http://westsidesingles.org. Westside Singles Ministry is a cooperative effort of several organizations on Portland's West Side.  503-341-7398.

 7:30 p.m., The Players of Resurrection Lutheran Church present the comedy "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe DiPietro, first of seven performances through Sept. 28, at the church, 1700 N.E. 132nd Ave. (one block north of Halsey Street), Portland. Also at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 2, 8 and 9 and 3 p.m. on Aug. 3 and 10 and Sept. 28.  $7 for adults and $6 for seniors. 503-253-8393 or 503-256-0978.

Saturday, August 2

 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., Portland singer Mike Bishop featured during morning worship and in an evening sacred vespers concert, Meadow Glade Seventh-day Adventist Church, 11001 N.E. 189th St., Battle Ground, Wash.  503-487-4015 or mjb7002@quixnet.net.

 Summer Weeklong Conference with Bill Butterworth and Rod Cooper, first of eight days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center.  Butterworth is a frequent contributor to magazines such as Focus on the Family and Moody Magazine and has been named a top rate "Speaker of the Year" by the International Platform Association.  Cooper is a seminary professor, author and licensed psychologist.  Contemporary music by Carrie Kay. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.

 Seventh-day Baptist General Conference, first of eight days, George Fox University's Newberg campus.608-752-5055 or 503-554-2028.

 Greg and Cyndi Romine of Vancouver, Wash.-based Romine Ministries, speaking, first of two days, Vancouver Foursquare Church.  1-800-918-7075 or www.romineministries.org.

 Campmeeting 2003 of Association of Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, first of eight days, Bethel Park Conference Center, Brooks.  Featured speaker is Gilbert Stafford, with the topic "Church of God at the Crossroads." Missions guests are Bernie and Cheryl Barton, missionaries to Japan.  1-800-873-7729.

 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., "Saturday Night Rock" worship with Zion House of Joy, Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave., Portland. 503-252-2372.

 7 p.m., Pattie Davis, featured at "Only Worship and Praise," at Portland Temple, 2030 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. 360-687-9482 or www.onlyworshipandpraise.org.

 7 p.m. to midnight, Mission Portland Singles Network's Safari Dance, Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, foot of Spokane Street, Portland.  Dance lessons from 7 to 8; dance follows. $8. 503-295-8283 or www.mpsn.org.

Sunday, August 3

 8:45 a.m., "30s, 40s, 50s & Better" Singles Ministry, with Pastor Gregg Ramona speaking on "Believing and Behaving God's Way," Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Ramona is on the church's pastoral staff. Followed at 1 by potluck at location to be announced. 503-638-5900 or www.rollinghills.org.

 9 and 11 a.m., Portland-based international evangelist Luis Palau speaking, Portland Christian Center, 5700 S.W. Dosch Road, Portland. 503-245-7735.

 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Barry and Batya Segal, international musicians from Jerusalem, featured at a jubilee sponsosred by Rehoboth Messianic Congregation of Vancouver, Wash., at Esther Short Park, W. Columbia and Eighth Street in downtown Vancouver.  360-887-0609

 10:45 a.m., Fox Family in concert, Central Church of the Nazarene, 9715 S.E. Powell Blvd., Portland. 503-760-6272.

 CB (Conservative Baptists) Northwest Middle School Camp, first of six days, Camp Tadmor, between Sweet Home and Lebanon.  503-405-1511.

 Summer Family Retreat with Sister Georjean of the Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary, a Lutheran sisterhood headquartered in Germany, first of seven days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton.  Speakers are Jan and Ann Dunagan of Hood River-based Harvest Ministry evangelism.  . 503-873-6743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org or www.kanaan.org.

 Northwest Baptist Convention's "Impact Northwest" conference for youth, first of six days, Portland location to be announced.  360-882-2117 or youthguy@nwbaptist.org.

 Oregon and Southwest Washington Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) Campmeeting, first of seven days, Bethel Park Assemblies of God Campground, Brooks.  Evangelist is Rev. Claudell Warren of Evangelistic Center in Seattle.  Missions guests are Bernie and Cheryl Barton, who are working in Japan. General conference leader is Gilbert Stafford, professor of Christian Theology at Anderson (Ind.) University School of Theology. Worship leader is Cindy Magisg of Vista Grande Church of God in Colorado Springs, Colo. 1-800-873-7729.

 Surfside Camp for youths completing grades 8-12, first of seven days, Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center, Rockaway Beach.  503-355-2284 or www.twinrocks.org.

 Apolgetix in concert, Stewart Park Band Shell, Roseburg. Free admission with a love offering. 541-672-7222.

 5 p.m., "Go Fish" in concert at Thurston County Fair, at the fairgrounds 3054 Carpenter Road S.E., Lacey, Wash. Concert is free to fair-goers. Sponsored by KACS radio in Centralia-Chehalis. Free concert admission to fair-goers.  800-447-5227 or www.KACS.org.

 6 p.m., Singer William Harness in sacred concert, First Baptist Church, 211 E. Vine St., Lebanon.  541-259-1291.

Monday, August 4

 9 a.m. to noon, Vacation Bible School, first of five days, Evergreen Christian Center, 4400 Glencoe Road, Hillsboro. Theme is "Son Harvest County Fair." 503-648-7168, ext. 233.

 10 a.m. to noon, Victory Hoop Camp for boys in fifth through eighth grades, first of three days, Portland Christian Center, 5700 S.W. Dosch Road, Portland.  Girls' camp is Aug. 18-20.  $75 includes lunch each day and a gift at the end of camp.  Led by Scott Rueck, a coach from George Fox University.  503-245-7735.

 Foursquare Churches' summer camp for sixth through eighth graders, first of five days, Camp Crestview near Corbett. www.allfourone.org.

 Salvation Army Summer Youth Camp for children ages 7-10 from low-income families residing in Yamhill County, first of five days, at The Salvation Army's Camp Kuratli near Estacada. Applications available from the Salvation Army Family Services office in McMinnville; 503-472-1009.

 Adventure Camp at Camp Attitude, first of seven days, at the camp, milepost 36 on Highway 20 east of Sweet Home.  Camp Attitude seeks to provide a positive camp experience for disabled persons. 541-924-1400 or www.campattitude.com.

 Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District's Junior Camp for kids going into grades 4-6, first of five days, Camp Kellogg near Oakland, Ore., $130. 503-612-0145 or 541-997-9020.

Tuesday, August 5

 Oregon Cascades wilderness outing for women, sponsored by Portland-based Journey Into Freedom, first of four days.  This is a time "to get away from the normal routine long enough to gain perspective on what really matters in life."  503-244-4728 or www.journeyintofreedom.org.

 11:30 a.m., Astronomer Bob Wadsworth speaking to Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International luncheon, Radisson Hotel, 1441 N.E. Second, Portland. Wadsworth will speak about the planet Mars. 

 Beaverton Foursquare Church College Camp, first of five days, on Metolius River in Central Oregon.   $75.  Meet 5 p.m. at church for transportation.  Return Saturday, 3 p.m.  503-626-2185.

Evening, One by One Kids' outreach booth as part of "National Night Out,", at North Park Blocks, N.W. Everett Street in downtown Portland. One by One Kids provides shoes for needy children.  Distribution of fliers on the outreach,  face painting for kids, and more. 503-408-3536 or onebyonekids@hotmail.com.

Wednesday, August 6

 Northwest Medical Teams' third annual "Golf for Hope" tournament, at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club, 4805 S.W. 229th St., Aloha.  $200 includes 18 holes of golf, a barbecue lunch, prizes, dinner and an auction.  1-800-959-4325 or www.nwmedicalteams.org.

 11:30 a.m., Evangelist Ed Klein speaking at the Beaverton-Tigard Chapter of Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International, Great China Restaurant, 8220 S.W. Hall Blvd., Tigard.  503-645-4938 or 503-292-2161.

Thursday, August 7

 Pacific Northwest L'Abri Conference, first of four days, Pacific University, Forest Grove.   Following in the tradition of the late Francis Schaeffer and his L'Abri Fellowship, L'Abri speakers from around the world will present lectures and workshops covering a wide range of critical issues.  www.labri.org.

 Willow Creek Leadership Summit via satellite, first of three days, Sunset Presbyterian Church, 14986 N.W. Cornell Road, Beaverton.  Features Bill Hybels, Jim Collins, Karen Hughes, Erwin McManus, Andy Stanley and more. 503-292-9293.

 7 p.m., Believer's Healing Services sponsored by Ambassador Ministries (seventh of nine services running through Aug. 21), McGuire Auditorium at Warner Pacific College, 68th and S.E. Division, Portland.  503-692-2900 or www.AmbassadorMinistries.net

Friday, August 8

 Bill Glass Evangelistic Association's Weekend of Champions prison outreach, first of three days at several Oregon correctional institutions.  For details, phone John Mann at 503-252-0033 or Cal Wheeler at 503-684-8046. www.glassweb.com.

 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Multi-Family Rummage Sale sponsored by Tabor Heights United Methodist Church, first of two days, at the church, 6161 S.E. Stark St., Portland.  Continues from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.  Proceeds go toward the church's youth groups and outreach programs and a church remodeling fund.  503-232-8500 or www.taborheightschurch.org.

 NBC Camps' "Speed Explosion" basketball camp for youths ages 12 to 18, first of three days, Linfield College campus, McMinnville. $200. 1-800-406-3926 or www.nbccamps.com.

 6 to 10 p.m., The Revolution, a fun and ministry time for youth ages 11-19, at Willamette Christian Center, 2500 W. 18th, Eugene.  Includes activities, games, inflatables and more.  $5.  541-686-8651 or www.The-Revolution.info.

 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Christian Connection Ministries' Country & Western Dance and Potluck, Milwaukie Community Club Center, 10666 S.E. 42nd Ave., Milwaukie. Western or casual dress.  Dance lessons at 7 p.m.  $7. 503-309-0318 or 503-390-1880.

 7 p.m.,  Westside Singles Ministry's Game Night,  upstairs in north building on campus of Village Baptist Church, 330 S.W. Murray Blvd., Beaverton.  Bring your favorite board game and a snack or soft drink to share.  Followed at 9 p.m. by an "After the Meeting" meeting at the International House of Pancakes restaurant, 158th and Walker in Beaverton.  For discount restaurant coupons visit the event calendar on the Westside Singles Ministry Web site, http://westsidesingles.org. Westside Singles Ministry is a cooperative effort of several organizations on Portland's West Side.  503-341-7398.

 7 p.m., Westside Singles Ministry campout, first of three days, Gales Creek Park.  A time of recreation and spiritual growth through camp discussion and worship. $10 per site per night; up to eight persons per site. http://westsidesingles.org. Westside Singles Ministry is a cooperative effort of several organizations on Portland's West Side.  503-341-7398 or e-mail to campout@westsidesingles.org.

 Evening,  Movie night for married couples and their children, outdoors at Crossroads Community Church, 7708 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash.  Fellowship, popcorn, worship and an encouraging Biblical message for couples.  $10 per family. 360-256-9711 or 503-289-6302.

Saturday, August 9

 Upward Trails ministry hike on Tillamook Head, between Seaside and Cannon Beach. A six-mile hike.  Call Him at 503-644-2344 or Trudy at 503-648-9267.

 10 a.m., Kids' Walk 2003, starting at North Park Blocks, N.W. Everett Street in downtown Portland. Preceded by rally at 9 a.m. Sponsored by One by One Kids, providing shoes for needy children.  Gift basket to be awarded to person who brings the most kids to the event. 503-408-3536 or onebyonekids@hotmail.com.

 10 a.m. to noon, Open house of new Christian Life Center at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 14175 N.W. Cornell Road, Beaverton.  The new center includes a gymnasium and multipurpose room, kitchen, classrooms and youth room.  503-645-1211.

 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m, Second annual "Celebrate Life" Walk and Founder's Day Picnic to benefit the House of Ruth shelter, at Shute Park, S.E. 10th and Maple Street, Hillsboro.  The House of Ruth is a Hillsboro-area shelter for pregnant women in need.  Phone Rhonda Kay Leonard, shelter director, at 503-648-4227.

 Noon to 9 p.m., Second annual "Glory in the Grove," in the grove behind the Evergreen Aviation Museum, on Highway 18 southeast of McMinnville. Performing will be Daily Planet, Michael Allen Harrison, Julianne Johnson, Rescue, Savant, Joshua Fire and Cranapple Latte. Inspirational message by Paul Anderson of evangelist Luis Palau's Next Generation Alliance.  $20 for the entire day; children 8 and younger admitted free.  Food and beverages and music paraphernalia available for purchase. Tickets available at all Tickets West (formerly Fastixx) outlets, or by contact Marcia Yonker at 503-472-3980 or myonker@onlinemac.com, or Barbara Martin at 503-550-0230 or barb@oregon.com.

 Multnomah Week with Dan Lockwood, Bruce Fong and Wayne Strickland, first of eight days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. Lockwood is president of Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary, Fong is president of Michigan Theological Seminary and former instructor at Multnomah, and Strickland is co-founder of Clear Creek Community Church in Gresham and Grace Fellowship in Glide. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.

 John Standefer of Vancouver, Wash., leader of Praise Guitar Workshops, takes part in the Accent on Music Fingerstyle Guitar Seminar, Lewis and Clark College, Portland.  www.praiseguitar.com.

 Presbytery of the Cascades' Family Camp, first of seven days, Honeyman State Park near Florence.  prescamp@hevanet.com or 503-460-3024.

 The Kry with Lincoln Brewster and Seven Places in concert, Miles Field, Medford. Free admission. This is part of an evangelistic meeting with Peter Jon Courson of Applegate Christian Fellowship.  541-899-8732.

 4 p.m., "No Apologies Northwest" concert featuring ApologetiX, Hyper Static Union and Savant, Holladay Park next to Lloyd Center mall Portland. Free admission.  Sponsored by Calvary Chapel churches in Portland, Oregon City and Beaverton; by the K-LOVE and Air 1 radio networks, by Union Gospel Mission and by the Hideout festival. The mission will collect non-perishable food items before and after the concert, and free food will be distributed to anyone who requests it at the event. www.nanw.com, or phone 503-537-0669 or 503-819-2496.

 7 to 9 p.m., "Prophetic Worship" featured at Only Worship and Praise, at Portland Temple, 2030 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. 360-687-9482.

Sunday, August 10

 8:45 a.m., "30s, 40s, 50s & Better" Singles Ministry, with Jeff Valdes speaking on "Believing and Behaving God's Way," Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Valdes is a member of the church. Followed at 1 by potluck at location to be announced. 503-638-5900 or www.rollinghills.org.

 Morning and evening, Greg and Cyndi Romine of Vancouver, Wash.-based Romine Ministries, speaking, Stanfield Foursquare Church in eastern Oregon.  1-800-918-7075 or www.romineministries.org.

 Portland Christian Center's "Rise Up Summer Camp" for middle and high school students, first of four days, Inn at the Seventh Mountain, Bend.  Speaker is Jaroy Carpenter. $155. 503-245-7735.

 CB (Conservative Baptists) Northwest Middle School Camp, first of six days, Camp Tadmor, between Sweet Home and Lebanon.  503-405-1511.

 Christian Horsemanship Camp for girls ages 8-15, Camp Arrah Wanna 16 miles east of Sandy.  Contact Christian Youth Horsemanship Camps at oradvcamps@yahoo.com

 NBC Camps' All-Star basketball camp for boys ages 12 to 18, first of five days, Linfield College campus, McMinnville. $385.

1-800-406-3926 or www.nbccamps.com.

 Summer Retreat with Paul Hawkins, first of five days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton.  Hawkins established Youth with a Mission's first training center in Scandinavia, then played a vital role in the founding of International Christian Schools and the University of the Nations in Hawaii.   Since 1990 he has pioneered the School of Intercession, Worship and Spiritual Warfare.  He currently lives in Colorado Spring, Colo.  503-873-6743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org

 High school camp for ninth through 12th grades, first of seven days, Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp, 5195 Winema Road, Cloverdale. $160. 503-392-3362.

 Foursquare Churches' summer camp for sixth through eighth graders, first of five days, Camp Crestview near Corbett. www.allfourone.org. 503-661-4444.

Monday, August 11

 Vacation Bible School, first of four days, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Suite 202 of Cornelius Business Park on Cornelius Pass Road in Hillsboro.  503-617-9677.

 Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District's Junior Camp for kids going into grades 4-6, first of five days, Camp Kellogg near Oakland, Ore., $130. 503-612-0145 or 541-997-9020

 Oregon Assemblies of God summer camp for ages 8-12, first of four days, Box R Ranch, Ashland. 503-393-4411.

 The Glory School with Pat Cocking, first of four days, Calvary Temple Assembly of God, 10224 S.E. Division, Portland.  Co-sponsored by Cocking's Christian Services Association and The Elijah List. Contact Mike and Carol Lowe at 503-335-6252 or mlowe@internetcds.com

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13

      11 a.m., Beaverton Foursquare Church Prime Timers annual summer picnic at the Barnhart home.  Continues to 2:30 p.m.  For information, call 503-644-9104.

 7 p.m. John Reuben in concert, Venetian Theater, Albany.  $12 advance, $15 at the door. 800-990-TIXX or 541-791-8555.

Thursday, August 14

 10 a.m. and 2 and 7 p.m., "It's Time to Seek with Lord Prophetic Revival 2003," first of three days, Multnomah Holiness Campground, 10801 S.E. Holgate Blvd., Portland. Sponsored by Zion House of Joy church.  Speakers include Prophetess/Evangelist Sandi Brouhard of Zion House of Joy; Prophetess Peggy Cole of Paso Robles, Calif.;, Pastor Tim Chiles of Better Life Ministries' Prophetess Gloria Stidum of Prophetic Expressions;  Rev. Doug Sheddy of Kingdom Advancement Ministries.  Worship led by Claudia Maram of Sounds of Heaven Ministries.  503-252-2372.

 1 p.m., New Seasons picnic for widows, sponsored by East Hill Foursquare Church of Gresham, at Main City Park in Gresham.  503-622-5183 or 503-666-3218.

 7 p.m., Prayer and praise gathering for Friends of the Carpenter ministry of Vancouver, Wash., at the home of Dave and Dawn Klinski, 1407 N.W. 48th St., Vancouver.  Part of the prayer focus will be on the ministry's annual Harvest Night Auction, scheduled for Oct. 3.  360-750-4752.

 7 p.m., Believer's Healing Services sponsored by Ambassador Ministries (eighth of nine services running through Aug. 21), McGuire Auditorium at Warner Pacific College, 68th and S.E. Division, Portland.  503-692-2900 or www.Ambas-sadorMinistries.net

 7:30 p.m., Sixpence None the Richer in concert, at Lane County Fair, Eugene. $20 plus fair admission. 541-682-4292.

Friday, August 15

 7 p.m., Praise rally at Waterfront Park preceding Saturday's Community Care Day, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland.  On Saturday churches will assist groundskeeping in Portland Public Schools.  503-614-1500.

 The "Doctor Jesus Holy Ghost in Your Face End Times Medicine Show," a youth revival sponsored by Burning Bush Ministries of Salem, first of three days, Riverfront Park in Salem.  E-mail to bbm@open.org, access the Web site at www.open.org/bbm, or write PO Box 7233, Salem, OR 97303-0046.

 Annual Men's Steakout sponsored by Greater Portland chapters of Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International, Oaks Park, foot of Spokane Street, Portland.  Speaker is Jedidiah Flatt, a Eugene native who says he was freed from the drug scene by an encounter with Jesus Christ.  $6, or two tickets for $10.  503-236-3949, 503-292-2161 or 360-944-1693

 7 p.m. to midnight, Shekinah Singles Dance, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2218 Kessler Blvd., Longview, Wash.  $5 donation. http://home.pacifier.com/~gwoods.

 7 p.m. Portland Healing Rooms training seminar with Vickie Anderson, first of two days, Downtown House of Prayer, 921 S.W. Clay, Portland. Continues from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.  Also held Aug. 22 and 23. 503-641-5231.

 9 p.m., "Savant" in concert,  New Vision Fellowship, 5525 S.W. Menlo Drive, Beaverton.  www.savantband.com.

Saturday, August 16

 Upward Trails ministry's hike on the Memaloose Trail in the Columbia River Gorge.  An easy five- to six-mile scenic hike.  Phone Jacque at 503-663-0311.

 9 a.m. to noon, Community Care Day for Portland Public Schools, at schools throughout the city.  Coordinated by the Luis Palau Evangelistic Association. Phone Dave Redelfs at LPEA, 503-614-1513.

 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Virtuous Woman presents "Beautiful in God's Eyes," an annual women's conference with speaker Cynthia Moore, Marla Strong, Joyce Smith and Barbara Bailey, Bethesda Christian Church, 109 N. Emerson Ave., Portland.  503-287-7774.

 10:30 a.m. to noon, Free-admission worship workshop led by Joey Konty of Still Life Ministries of Eugene, Dayton Baptist Church, 300 Flower Lane. This is for any group or individual wanting to learn more about modernizing their music ministry.  503-864-2764 or haktax@viclink.com. 

 Noon, "Savant" in concert, Esther Short Park Amphitheater, Vancouver, Wash.. www.savantband.com.

 1 p.m., Liberty, a Southern Gospel quartet from Boise, Idaho, in concert, First Baptist Church, Bend.

 Wheel Help Rides' third annual Vine Ride to benefit Northwest Medical Teams.  The ride goes through Oregon's wine country, beginning and ending at George Fox University in Newberg.  Loops are 35, 50, 65 and 100 miles long. Entry fees are $42 before Aug. 10 and $52 after that date. 1-800-959-4325 or www.vineride.com

 Foursquare Churches' summer camp for sixth through eighth graders, first of five days, Camp Crestview near Corbett. www.allfourone.org.

 Summer Weeklong Conference with Glenn Martin, first of eight days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center.  Martin is a senior pastor in Southern California, and educator and author. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.

 7 p.m., Night of Praise and Worship, a free concert to benefit Good Samaritan Ministries of Beaverton, True Life Fellowship, N.W. Cornell Road and 169th Place, Beaverton.  503-645-7989.

 7 to 9 p.m. Black Dog Drummers featured at "Only Worship and Praise," at Portland Temple, 2030 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd, Portland. 360-687-9482

 7 to 9 p.m., Crossroad 2003 featuring Joey Conty and "Still Life" from Eugene and Liana Bumstead from Sheridan in concert, Dayton City Park.  Free admission.  Sponsored by four churches in Dayton.  503-864-2764 or haktax@viclink.com

 7 p.m. to midnight, Eugene Singles Ministry's Hot August Nights Dance, Oak Hills School, 86379 East Way Drive, Eugene.  Dance lesson from 7 to 8, then the dance itself follows. $6. 541-463-7571 or 541-344-6118 or eugnsinglesmnsty@netscape.net

 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.,, Christian Connection Ministries' Moonlight Dance Cruise aboard the Portland Spirit, boarding at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in  Portland. $18 in advance or $23 at the dock. 503-309-0318 or 503-390-1880.

Sunday, August 17

 8:45 a.m., "30s, 40s, 50s & Better" Singles Ministry, with Don Carter speaking on "Believing and Behaving God's Way," Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Carter is a member of the church. Followed at 1 by potluck at location to be announced. 503-638-5900 or www.rollinghills.org.

 Sunset Presbyterian Church of Portland's Middle School Summer Camp, first of five days, Cascades Conference Center near Yelm, Wash.  503-292-9293.

 Auditions for West End Players of Portland First Baptist Church, in production of "To Kill a Mockingbird," which will be presented in late October and early November.  For available roles, contact Pastor Keith Madsen at 503-228-7465, ext. 103.

 CB (Conservative Baptists) Northwest's Family Camp 2003, first of six days, Camp Tadmor near Lebanon. Speaker is Luke Hendrix, CB Northwest director of youth and family ministries.  541-451-4270.

 Summer Retreat with Rev. Joshua and Dr. O. Virginia Phillips of Sherwood, first of seven days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton.  The Phillips will teach on family relationships.  Joshua Phillips has an extensive background in marriage and family counseling and has pastored in Ohio and Oregon.  His wife is the founder of Women of Purpose International and holds a doctorate in education and psychology. 503-873-6743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org

 10:45 a.m., Liberty, a Southern Gospel quartet from Boise, Idaho, in concert, Church of the Nazarene, Bend.

 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Summer Celebration with "Tik-Tok car rally" on the site of the old drive-in restaurant by that name, as well as a summer picnic and the Johnnie Martin Band performing, parking lot of Portland Foursquare Church, 1302 S.E. Ankeny, Portland.  503-232-5155 or www.portlandfoursquare.org.

 Junior camp for fourth through sixth grades, first of seven days, Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp, 5195 Winema Road, Cloverdale. $160. 503-392-3362.

 Noon, All-Church Picnic for Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fairview, Park Cleone, on NE 213th, Fairview.  503-667-9517.

 1:30 p.m., "Gospel on the Green" outdoor concert, Clackamas Valley Baptist Church, 29275 S.E. Eagle Creek Road, Estacada, OR 97023.  Featuring Gospel, patriotic and country music by Cornerstone, Charlie Walker, Garden of Grace and Shari Dawn & Hosanna.  503-630-5484

 1:30 p.m., All Church Picnic sponsored by Newberg Christian Church and featuring concert by The Stock Brothers, at the home of Milo Chapman, 15055 N.E. Dopp Road, Newberg.  503-538-3104.

 3 p.m., "Concerts on the Patio" with Blue Plate Special performing, Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 12505 N.E. Halsey St., Portland. 503-252-3888 or www.eastminsterptld.org.

 3:30 and 6:30 p.m., Justice Pictures presents weekly showings of "Going the Distance," a movie by local Christian filmmaker Shawn Justice, first of 10 consecutive Sundays, Southgate Theater, 99E and Milwaukie Expressway, Milwaukie.  Justice will host the screenings in person.  $5 admission.  Co-sponsored by Christian Supply and Stages Theater Company.  www.GTDMovie.com.

 4 p.m., Cheri Keaggy and Al Denson in concert at the Southwest Washington Fair, Chehalis, Wash.  Sponsored by KACS radio of Chehalis, which is marking its 10th anniversary on Monday. Free concert admission to fair-goers.  1-800-447-5227 or www.KACS.org.

  5 p.m., Vespers Service sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Portland, at Menucha Conference Center, Corbett.  Service in Wright Hall. 503-228-7331.

 6 p.m., Liberty, a Southern Gospel quartet from Boise, Idaho, in concert, Assembly of God Church, Redmond.

Monday, August 18

 10 a.m., Capitol Prayer with Aglow Lighthouse, third floor room H382 of Oregon State Capitol, Salem.  503-371-2268.

 10 a.m. to noon, Victory Hoop Camp for girls in fifth through eighth grades, first of three days, Portland Christian Center, 5700 S.W. Dosch Road, Portland.  $75 includes lunch each day and a gift at the end of camp.  Led by Scott Rueck, a coach from George Fox University.  503-245-7735.

 Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District's Junior Camp for kids going into grades 4-6, first of five days, Camp Kellogg near Oakland, Ore., $130. 503-612-0145 or 541-997-9020

 Extreme Tours (artists to be announced), first of two days, in the Coos Bay-North Bend area. On Monday six to 10 artists perform throughout the day at Mingus Park in Coos Bay.  On Tuesday evening they are in a praise and worship event at Bandon Christian Fellowship in Bandon.  541-347-9327.

 Pacific Conference of The Evangelical Church's Junior Camp for fifth and sixth graders, first of five days, Drift Creek Camp near Lincoln City. $145. 360-256-2780.

 Sunset Presbyterian Church of Beaverton's Day Camp for first through fifth graders, first of five days, George Fox University's Tilikum Retreat Center near Newberg. 503-292-9293.

 Victory Racing Camp, a Christian go-kart camp for junior high school boys, first of five days, Canby area.  Racing will take place at Pat's Acres Racing Complex, 6255 Arndt Road S.W.; camping is at Canby Grove Conference Center, 7501 Knight's Bridge Road.  Also radio control car racing, painting, swimming, volleyball, basketball, soccer, ropes course and more, and Christian rock music by Common Heroes from Seattle and Overflow from Portland.  503-640-1199 or www.teamvrc.org.

Tuesday, August 19

 1:30 p.m., Union Gospel Mission of Salem's Ladies' Auxilliary, at the mission, 345 Commercial St. N.E., Salem.  503-362-3983.

Wednesday, August 20

 Noon, Tim Davis speaking at the Beaverton-Tigard Chapter of Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International, Great China Restaurant, 8220 S.W. Hall Blvd., Tigard. Davis will give his testimony of overcoming pornography while serving as an associate pastor.  503-645-4938 or 503-292-2161.

 6 p.m. African Gospel Acappella in concert, First United Methodist Church, S.W. 18th and Jefferson, Portland. 503-228-3195.

 6 to 8:30 p.m., Volunteer appreciation barbecue for Friends of the Carpenter ministry of Vancouver, Wash., Family Ministries Building of Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, 12217 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver.  360-750-4752.

 7 p.m. "That They All Might Be 'One'," an international prophetic crusade sponsored by Portland Miracle Revival, first of five days, at Mallory Christian Center, 4828 N. Williams Ave., Portland. Speakers include Bishops J. Bryce, F. Adams, J. White, Delores Kendrick and Apostle Walter Scott St. and Doris Scott of Portland Miracle Revival and "Miracle Revival Hour" heard on 1290 KKSL radio. 503-287-8577.

Thursday, August 21

 1 p.m., Crossroads Community Church "Tee Party," a golf tournament and fund-raiser for Cornerstone Christian School, at Lewis River Golf Course, 3209 Lewis River Road, Woodland, Wash. $75 per person.  360-256-9711 or 503-289-6302.

 7 p.m., Christian support group for those battling lupus or fibromyalgia, Newberg Church of God, 715 S. River St., Newberg. 503-537-9796.

 7 p.m., Believer's Healing Services sponsored by Ambassador Ministries (last of nine services), McGuire Auditorium at Warner Pacific College, 68th and S.E. Division, Portland.  503-692-2900 or www.AmbassadorMinistries.net

FRIday, August 22

 Foursquare Churches' summer camp for sixth through eighth graders, first of five days, Camp Crestview near Corbett. www.allfourone.org.

 East Hill Foursquare Church of Gresham's Singles' End of Summer Campout, first of three days, Beverly Beach State Park between Depoe Bay and Newport.  $10.  503-661-4444.

 Ninth annual Oregon Christian Home Education Conference,  first of two days, Southwest Bible Church, 14605 S.W. Weir Road, Beaverton.  Contact Dick and Dorothy Karman at OCEANetwork, 503-288-1285 or www.oceanetwork.org.

 Men's Advance sponsored by the Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, first of three days, at Camp White Branch, Leaburg. Theme is "Heart." $55 by Aug. 14, $65 after that date. 1-800-973-7729.

 6 to 10 p.m., The Revolution, a fun and ministry time for youth ages 11-19, at Willamette Christian Center, 2500 W. 18th, Eugene.  Includes activities, games, inflatables and more.  $5.  541-686-8651 or www.The-Revolution.info.

 8 p.m., Savant in concert, Cornerstone Coffee, 216 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. www.savantband.com.

SATURday, August 23

 Upward Trails ministry hike on Mount Hood.  Starts at Timberline Lodge, goes through the ZigZag canyon, past waterfalls to a wildflower display above the tree level of the mountain, then moves cross-country over Mississippi head back to the lodge.  About a 10-mile hike.  Phone Dave or Lynn at 503-668-8950.

 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., JC Music Fest with Sword 7, Falling Up, Shawn McDonald, Blest, Charlie Walker, His Witness and more, Junction City High School, Junction City.  Free admission. www.TheJCMusicFest.com

 2 to 11 p.m., HopeFest presents Freedom Fest 2003, first of two days,  Stocker Farms, Snohomish, Wash.   With Big Daddy Weave, Hyper Static Union, Tree 63, Michelle Tumes and many more artists. 1-800-965-HOPE or FreedomFest2003.org.

 2:15 p.m., 75th anniversary celebration, The Salvation Army’s Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen, 24751 S.E. Highway 224, Boring.  This coincides with The Salvation Army Cascade Division’s “Country Fair” Family Camp.  503-658-3122.

 Summer Conference with Rich Miller, first of seven days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center.  Miller is U.S. field director and vice president of prayer and spiritual renewal for Freedom in Christ Ministries.  Music by First Take, a piano and flute duet. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.

 Savant in concert, Evo’s Java House, Ashland. www.savantband.com.

 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Christian Connection Ministries'  Country & Western Dance, Milwaukie Community Club, 10666 S.E. 42nd Ave., Milwaukie. Western or casual dress. Dance lessons at 7 p.m.  $7. 503-309-0318 or 503-390-1880.

 7 p.m., Shawn McDonald in concert, Bandon Christian Fellowship, Bandon. Free admission.  541-347-9327

 7 p.m., Combat Junkies, The Stivs, The Last Hope and Far from Victory in concert, Riversdale Grange, Roseburg.  $5.  541-643-6283.

 7 to 9 p.m., "Prophetic Worship" featured at Only Worship and Praise, at Portland Temple, 2030 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland.  360-687-9482 or www.onlyworshipandpraise.org.

SUNday, August 24

 8:45 a.m., "30s, 40s, 50s & Better" Singles Ministry, with Greg Sherwood speaking on "Believing and Behaving God's Way," Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Sherwood is a member of the church. Followed at 1 by potluck at location to be announced. 503-638-5900 or www.rollinghills.org.

 Morning, Greg and Cyndi Romine of Vancouver, Wash.-based Romine Ministries, speaking, Florence Foursquare Church.  1-800-918-7075 or www.romineministries.org

 12:30 p.m., Picnic sponsored by Salem First Baptist Church, Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreall.  503-364-2285.

 Family Get-Away Retreat with Greg Romine, first of five days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton. Romine and his wife, Cyndi, director Romine Ministries and the College for Global Deployment in Vancouver, Wash..  Suggested donation, $100 per adult, $50 per child ages 7-12, $25 each for children ages 3-6. 503-873-6743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org or www.romineministries.org.

Monday, August 25

 Summer camp for teens sponsored by City Bible Church of Portland, first of five days, Young Life's Wild Horse Canyon Camp near Antelope in central Oregon.  503-257-2220.

Tuesday, August 26

 7 p.m., Rock and Roll Worship Circus in concert, Venetian Theater, Albany.  $12 advance, $15 at the door. 800-990-TIXX or 541-791-8555.

Wednesday, August 27

 Portico festival (formerly called TOM Fest) featuring dozens of Christian alternative bands, first of five days, Skamania County Fairgrounds, Stevenson, Wash.  www.porticofest.com or 503-731-8000.

 7 p.m., Jars of Clay performing at Oregon State Fair, L.B. Day Amphitheater on the fairgrounds in Salem. General admission is free with fair admission; reserved seats are $17.50 plus fair admission.  503-378-3247.

 Chris Tomlin in concert, Vancouver, Wash.., location to be announced.  360-546-1000, ext. 14. (Ask for Matt Molt)

FRiday, August 29

 Labor Day Weekend Conference with Matt Hannan, first of three days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center.  Hannan is the senior pastor of New Heights Church in Vancouver, Wash. and teaches at both Western and Multnomah seminaries in Portland.  Country music by Susie Luchsinger.  1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.

 Labor Day Weekend Family Camp, first of three days, Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center, Rockaway Beach.  503-355-2284 or www.twinrocks.org.

 Family Camp, first of three days, Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp, 5195 Wi-Ne-Ma Road, Cloverdale.  Theme is "Building Better Families:  Finding Your Funny Bone in Tough Times." Featured speaker is Phil Callaway, award-winning author and humorist. 503-392-3362 or www.lincolncity.com/winema.

 Labor Day Weekend Retreat with Doug Easterday, first of four days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton.  Easterday has been in ministry for 30 years, as a pastor, director of a counseling ministry and international teacher.  Suggested donation, $75 per adult, $35 per child ages 7-12, $20 each for children ages 3-6. 503-873-6743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org or www.harvestreport.net.

 7:30 p.m. Savant in concert, The Place 2B, 2900 S.W. Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro. www.savantband.com.

Saturday, August 30

 Upward Trails ministry's bike outing on Dairy Creek Road in Washington County.  About a 30-mile distance.  Phone Jim at 503-644-2344 or Dave at 503-668-8950.

 Savant in concert, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend. www.savantband.com.

 7 to 9 p.m. "God's Gift Gospel Ensemble" featured at Only Worship and Praise, at Portland Temple, 2030 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland 360-687-9482 or www.onlyworshipandpraise.org.

Sunday, August 31

 8:45 a.m., "30s, 40s, 50s & Better" Singles Ministry, with Mauro Cettina speaking on "Believing and Behaving God's Way," Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Cettina is a member of the church. Followed at 1 by potluck at location to be announced. 503-638-5900 or www.rollinghills.org.

 "Rescue" in performance at Sisters Community Church. www.rescueministries.com.

 Noon to 4 p.m., East Hill Foursquare Church of Gresham's Singles' End of Summer Picnic in the Park,  Main Street Park, Powell and Main in Gresham. 503-661-4444.

 Greg and Cyndi Romine of Vancouver, Wash.-based Romine Ministries, speaking, Oregon City Foursquare Church, meeting at Clackamas Community College, Oregon City.  503-655-33388 or  1-800-918-7075 or www.romineministries.org.

 4 to 8 p.m., Portland Christian Center's Labor Day Weekend Picnic, Oaks Park, foot of Spokane Street, Portland.  Features outdoor barbecue, discounted ride tickets, and free parking.  503-245-7735.