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.

 Tuesday, July 1

 11 a.m.and7 p.m., Joseph Mbuga of Gospel Messengers Church in Uganda ministering to Mollala area home fellowships, at 17639 S. Highway 211, Molalla. 503-632-3959.

 Foursquare Churches' summer camp for third through fifth-graders, first of four days,Camp Crestview near Corbett. www.allfourone.org.

 Oregon Assemblies of God's "Elite Ladies" luncheon, Assembly of God Church, Brooks.  Theme is "The Good Old Fashioned Days."  503-393-4411.

  Evening, Missionaries to South Africa Collin and Shireen Elliott speaking,SheridanChurchof the Nazarene, 917 S. Bridge, Sheridan.  503-640-3065 or 503-843-3262.

  6:45 p.m., Potluck picnic sponsored by Newberg chapter of Aglow International, Memorial Park's covered area on Blaine Street in Newberg.  Bring main dish, salad or dessert; beverage provided. 503-740-7153 or 503-662-4852 or 503-474-3727.

Wednesday, July 2

  Summer Half-week Conference with Charles Price, first of four days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center.  Price is senior pastor of The Peoples Church inToronto,Canada, an author,  and has been principal ofCapernwayBibleSchool. Contemporary music by Chris Cowgill.  1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.

  Noon, Businessman Gary Meiers speaking to Beaverton-Tigard Chapter of Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International,  Great China Restaurant, 8220 S.W. Hall Blvd., Beaverton.  $7, or $6 for those 60 or older.  503-645-4938 or 503-292-2161.

 Noon, Pastors' informational gathering regarding Community Care Day, a program in August that will see churches "adopting" the grounds of Portland schools, at the Portland Public Schools headquarters, 501 N. Dixon.  For information, phone the Luis Palau Evangelistic Association at 503-614-1500.

  Evening, Missionaries to South Africa Collin and Shireen Elliott speaking,NewportChurchof the Nazarene. 503-640-3065.

Thursday, July 3

 7 p.m., Polynesian and South Pacific Holy Ghost Conference with Pastor Author Baker from New Zealand, first of three days, Site A of Cantrell-Buckley Camp on the Applegate River, off Highway 238 two miles from Ruch.  541- 770-7086.

Friday, July 4 - Independence Day

  Many churches will hold special picnic events and fireworks parties.

  2 to 10:30 p.m.,  p.m., Freedom Productions presents two consecutive days of youth band concerts,AdamStephensMiddle School,4962 Haysville Drive,Salem. Performing will be Halidon, Sword 7, Opie, Hubcap Annie, Nameless, S.O.S., Token, Ransom Taxi, Sign of Allegiance,  and Time Stood Still.  $5 for one day; $9 for both days.  $5. freedom_pro@yahoo.com.

 4 p.m., Joseph Mbuga ofGospelMessengersChurchinUgandaministering to Mollala area home fellowships, at 17639 S. Highway 211, Molalla. 503-632-3959.

  Evening, Fireworks dinner cruise for senior citizens sponsored by Sunset Presbyterian Church of Beaverton. 503-292-9293.

 Christian Connection Ministries’ outing to the St. Paul Rodeo, followed by party.  $15. 503-309-0318 or 503-390-1880.

Saturday, July 5

 Upward Trails ministry's hike along Tillamook Spit on theOregonCoast.  This is a seven-mile hike on the sand.  Phone Jim at 503-644-2344 or Trudy at 503-648-9267.

 9 a.m., Auditions for the STAGES Production of "Nicolae," a play based by the book in the "Left Behind" series, first of four days.  Also at7 p.m.Sunday through Tuesday nights Contact STAGES at 503-259-9900 for location and other information.

  Summer Weeklong Conference with Rene Schlaepfer, first of eight days,CannonBeachChristianConferenceCenter.  Schlaepfer is senior pastor of a large church inCaliforniaand has been an on-air personality at both secular and Christian radio stations in theUnited StatesandSwitzerland. Contemporary gospel music by The Greenidge Trio. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.

 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. STAGES presents "David and Goliath in Cowtown," a comedy, first of 10 remaining performances through July 26, at the old Southgate Theater, 9600 Main St. (just off McLoughlin Blvd. and Milport), Milwaukie.  Also at7:30 p.m.July 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 and2:30 p.m.on July 12, 19 and 26.  This play combines a Biblical narrative with real events that took place inFort Worth,Texasin the late 1800s. Tickets are $8 for evening shows, $6 for Saturday afternoon matinees, with group discounts available, and can be purchased online, by phone or at the door.  503-259-9900 or www.stagestheater.com.

 4 to 5 p.m., Shelley James' Music Box, in concert, during Art and the Vineyard,AltonBakerPark,Eugene. www.shelleyjames.com.

  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 to 9 p.m., Only Worship and Praise, atPortlandTemple,2030 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.,Portland. 360-687-9482 or www.onlyworshipandpraise.org.

  7 p.m. to midnight, Eugene Singles Ministry's Independence Day Dance,  VFW Post No. 661, 630 Hood St. N.E., Salem.  $5. 541-463-7571 or 541-344-6118 or send e-mail to eugnsinglesministry@netscape.net.

Sunday, July 6

  8:45 a.m., "30s, 40s, 50s & Better" Singles Ministry, with Pastor Bill Towne speaking on "Civil War," Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Followed at 1 by potluck at location to be announced. 503-638-5900 or www.rollinghills.org.

  Morning, Missionaries to South Africa Collin and Shireen Elliott speaking,HoodRiverChurchof the Nazarene. 503-640-3065.

 Summer Kickoff after morning worship services atNewBeginningsChristianCenter,7600 N.E. Glisan St.,Portland. Games, rides, food, activities.  503-256-6050 or www.newbeginnings.org.

  CB (Conservative Baptists) Northwest Junior Camp, first of six days,CampTadmor, between Sweet Home andLebanon.  503-405-1511.

  Presbytery of the Cascades' Youth Camp for grades three and four, first of six days, SuttleLakeCamp near Sisters.  prescamp@hevanet.com or 503-460-3024.

  Foursquare Churches' summer camp for third through fifth-graders, first of four days,CampCrestviewnear Corbett. www.allfourone.org.

 77th annual Multnomah Holiness Association Camp Meeting, first of eight days, at the campground, 10801 S.E. Holgate,Portland. For information, contact Pastor Mark Purkey atLabishEvangelicalChurchinSalem, 503-393-4554.

 Family Camp for all ages,  first of seven days, Canby Grove Christian Conference Center, 7501 Knight's Bridge Road, Canby. 503-266-5176 or www.canbygrove.com.

   NBC Camps' "Complete Skills" basketball camp for boys and girls ages 9 to 18, first of five days,GeorgeFoxUniversity's Newberg campus. $350. 1-800-406-3926 or www.nbccamps.com.

  Junior high camp for seventh and eighth grades, first of seven days, Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp, 5195 Winema Road, Cloverdale. $160. 503-392-3362.

  Pre-Teen Camp for third and fourth graders, first of six days, Camp Yamhill, 19651 Old Railroad Grade N.W., Yamhill.  $135503-662-3710.

  Tween Camp for seventh through ninth graders, first of seven days, Twin Rocks Friends Camp andConferenceCenter,RockawayBeach.  503-355-2284 or www.twinrocks.org.

  Evening, Missionaries to South Africa Collin and Shireen Elliott speaking,The DallesChurchof the Nazarene. 503-640-3065.

Monday, July 7

  7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tilikum Day Camp for first through sixth grades, first of five days, George Fox University's Tilikum Retreat Center, 15321 North Valley Road, near Newberg. $145 for first through fifth graders; $155 for sixth graders.  503-538-2763.

  Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District's Junior High Camp, first of five days, Kellogg Springs Camp nearOakland,Ore.. 503-581-3950.

  Primary Camp sponsored by Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, first of four days, Camp White Branch, Leaburg. For kids entering third and fourth grades.  $95.. 1-888-896-0354.

  7 p.m., Beginning of two-week tent revival meetings featuring evangelists Eric Larsen, Dan Nolan or Lew Wooten, next to the Carlton Assembly of God Church, 437 S. Third St. Carlton. These meetings run Sunday through Friday evenings through July 18, with the Sunday sessions at6 p.m.and all others at 7.  503-852-7189.

  7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tilikum Junior High Adventure Camp for seventh through ninth grades, first of five days, George Fox University's Tilikum Retreat Center, 15321 North Valley Road, seven miles northwest of Newberg. 503-538-2763.

  Royal Family Kids' Camp for abused or neglected children inMultnomahCounty, first of five days.  Phone Tami Henkes atPortlandChristianCenter, 503-245-7735.

 MountainParkChurchofLake Oswego's kids' camps, first of five days,GeorgeFoxUniversity'sTilikumRetreatCenternear Newberg.  Day camp is for children entering first through fifth grades; "Quest" is for youth entering sixth grade.  503-635-3443.

  CB (Conservative Baptist) Northwest's "HEAT" event to equip junior highers spiritually, first of six days,WesternBaptistCollegenearSalem. 503-669-1515 or 503-405-1511.

 Pre-Engagement Workshop, first of two consecutive Monday sessions, New Hope Community Church, 11731 S.E. Stevens Road, Clackamas.  Topics include how to determine if you are in love, why Godly character is non-negotiable, the how-tos of setting boundaries for courtship, and more.  503-659-5683.

Thursday, July 10

 Family Camp sponsored by City Church of Promise of Dundee, first of three days, Camp Koinonia, 43062 N. River Road, Sweet Home. $45 per person; half-price for more than two kids; children 6 and younger free.  503-538-3664 or 503-554-9206.

Friday, July 11

  7 to 9 p.m., C.S. Lewis Society with discussion on Tolkien's "The Return of the King," 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.

  Foursquare Churches' summer camp for high schoolers, first of five days,CampCrestviewnear Corbett. www.allfourone.org. 503-661-4444.

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

 Father-Child Retreat, first of three days, Camp Yamhill, 19651 Old Railroad Grade N.W., Yamhill. $35 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger.  503-662-3710.

  Hideout 2003 festival, first of three days, Horning's Hideout near North Plains. Featuring Kutless, Hyperstatic Union, TRACE, Rescue, Savant, Falling Up,ValleyofVisions, Identity, Bob Geric, Seven, Our Place Band, The Boyz, Go for Broke and Edict, and evangelist Dan Owens.  $21-$30, depending on date of registration.  503-649-6522 (or is it 503-649-6622?) or www.hideout.org.

  6 p.m., Parent-Child Camp sponsored by Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, first of three days, Camp White Branch, Leaburg. For kids entering second grade and their parent or guardian of the same sex.  $105 per couple. 1-888-896-0354.

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

 7 p.m., "No Need 4 Proof" in concert to benefit At the Foot of the Cross Ministries, East Hill Foursquare Church, 500 N. Main St., Gresham.  Free admission; love donation taken for the ministry, which assists homeless children inPortland.  Donations of personal hygiene items, stationery, socks and other needs accepted as well as cash donations.  503-753-9008.

 7 to 9 p.m., Spiritual Freedom Seminar with Bob Larson, author and TV host, first of two days, Portland Embassy Suites Airport Hotel, 7900 N.E. 82nd Ave., Portland  Continues noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays.  Reservations required. 303-980-1511 or www.boblarson.org.

  8 to 11 p.m., Hubcap Annie and Sign of Allegiance in concert, YMCA teen center, downtownSalem.  Presented by Freedom Productions. $3. freedom_pro@yahoo.com.

Saturday, July 12

  Upward Trails ministry's hike throughLavaCanyon.  This is a moderate 5.9 mile hike in stunning scenery.  Phone Jim at 503-644-2344 or Jacque at 503-663-0311.

 Summer Weeklong Conference with Renald Showers, first of eight days,CannonBeachChristianConferenceCenter.  Showers  has been a pastor, faculty member atMoodyBibleCollegeinChicago, and is currently on staff at The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry.  He is author of several books.  Contemporary music by Amy Roth. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.

  Northwest Baptist Convention's "Jericho Project" evangelism effort, focusing on southernOregoncommunities fromRoseburgsouth toAshland, first of eight days.  Contact Adrian Hall, evangelism strategist, at 360-882-2100.

  8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Self-Image Workshop, at Dayspring Recovery Ministries, 11513 and11515 S.W. Pacific Hwy., Tigard.  Presented by counselor Larry Day.  $69 per person or $70 for two people registering together.  503-244-4350 or www.lovetakestime.com.

 10 a.m. to noon, "Body Revival" Life-Changing Seminar with Portland-area resident and author Victoria Johnson, Lacamas Valley Church of God of Prophecy, 18702 N.E. Fourth Plain, Vancouver, Wash.  Admission is $5 at the door, or free with pre-registration.  Outlines the steps for effective weight loss and for overall physical and spiritual health.  800-635-3893 or www.bodyrevival.com.

  3 p.m."Giggle Golf" and Barbecue for married couples, at aClarkCounty(Wash.) golf course to be announced. Sponsored byCrossroadsCommunityChurchofVancouver.  Nine-hole golf play  followed by a barbecue at5:30. $25 per couple includes golf, club rental (if needed) and the meal. 360-256-9711 or 503-289-6302.

 7 p.m.Black Dog Drummers in concert, Cascade Peaks Campground,Randle,Wash.  360-494-9202.

Sunday, July 13

 Presbytery of the Cascades' Summer Conference, first of six days,LinfieldCollege, McMinnville.  Keynote speaker is Phyllis Tribal, professor of Biblical studies at Wake Forest Universityand professor of sacred literature emerita at Union Theological Seminary. 503-227-5486, 800-495-4114 of www.cascadespresbytery.org.

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

 8:15and11 a.m., 40th anniversary celebration forRivieraBaptistChurch, 3071 River Road,Eugene. Also includes1 p.m.picnic on the grounds and2 p.m.praise and worship service.  541-668-2915 or rivierabc@lwol.com.

  8:45 a.m., "30s, 40s, 50s & Better" Singles Ministry, with Stefan Stankovic speaking on "Singlehood: Mistake orMission,"RollingHillsCommunityChurch,3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Followed at 1 by potluck at location to be announced. 503-638-5900 or www.rollinghills.org.

 9:15and11:15 a.m., Mark Chironna speaking,NewBeginningsChristianCenter,7600 N.E. Glisan St.,Portland.  Chironna is pastor of The Master'sTouchInternationalChurchinOrlando,Fla., and frequent host on the Trinity Broadcasting Network.  503-256-6050.

 Noon, Barbecue and Picnic sponsored by Evangel Baptist Church, 2830 N.E. Flanders St.. Portland.  Event will be held at the Oregon Park on N.E. 28th Avenue two blocks north of Glisan Street.  Dress will be casual.  503-239-6805.

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

  Clark County Holiness Association's 91st annual Orchards Camp Meeting, first of eight days, 6407 N.E. 105th Ave., Vancouver, Wash. 360-254-4369.

  Presbytery of the Cascades' Senior High camp for grades nine through 12, first of six days, Camp Magruder, Rockaway Beach.  prescamp@hevanet.com or 503-460-3024.

  NBC Camps' "Complete Skills" basketball camp for boys ages 9 to 18, first of five days, George Fox University's Newberg campus. $350. 1-800-406-3926 or www.nbccamps.com.

  Presbytery of the Cascades' Youth Camp for grades five and six, first of six days, Camp Magruder, Rockaway Beach.  prescamp@hevanet.com or 503-460-3024.

  Sub-Teen Camp for fifth and sixth graders, first of six days, Camp Yamhill, 19651 Old Railroad Grade N.W., Yamhill.  $135. 503-662-3710.

 Oregon Assemblies of God Junior High Camp, first of four days, Camp Davidson near Sisters. Speaker is Ronald Rhoads. 503-393-4411.

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

  Children's summer camp sponsored by Vancouver (Wash.) First Church of God, first of six days, Lake Retreat Camp and Conference Center southeast of Seattle.  $213 per camper. 360-574-1611.

  Boys Camp for fourth through sixth graders, first of seven days, Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center, Rockaway Beach.  503-355-2284 or www.twinrocks.org.

Monday, July 14

  Junior High Camp sponsored by Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, first of five days, Camp White Branch, Leaburg.  For youth entering seventh and eighth grades. $140. 1-888-896-0354.

 John Sailhamer of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky teaching, first of four days, Western Seminary, 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland.  Topic is "The Christian and the Old Testament."  503-517-1810 or admiss@westernseminary.edu.

 9 a.m. to noon, George Fox University's Summer Science Camp for boys and girls 9-12 years old, first of five days in the first session, at the university campus in Newberg Monday through Wednesday mornings, and then on an overnight trip to the Oregon coast Thursday and Friday.  $170 per camper includes all supplies, food, overnight lodging, T-shirt and more. Limited enrollment.  Second session is July 28 through Aug. 1. 503-554-2727.

 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Second annual unity picnic of Christian ministries dedicated to serving Portland's homeless, needy, addicted and abused residents, at Blue Lake Regional Park, 20500 N.E. Marine Drive, Troutdale.  This will includes staff and clients of Union Gospel Mission of Portland, Portland Rescue Mission and its Shepherd's Door women's and children's shelter, CityTeam Ministries, Portland Teen Challenge and Safe Ministries.  503-274-4483, 503-460-8860 or 503-230-1910.

Tuesday, July 15

 Noon, Senior citizens' picnic sponsored by Vancouver (Wash.) First Church of God, at Leverich Park, Hazel Dell, Wash. Accordianist Diane Hagen will provide music.  360-574-1611.

 Noon, Union Gospel Mission of Salem’s Ladies’ Auxiliary’s Midsummer Picnic, at the mission’s Simonka Place shelter for women and children, 5119 River Road, Keizer. 503-362-3983.

 7 p.m., "Reconciling God's Way," a class designed to help couples and individuals strengthen their reslationships as well as those who may be struggling in their marriages, first session, Berry Park Retirement Community, 13669 Gaffney Lane (off Molalla Avenue, across from Fred Meyer) in Oregon City.  Phone Bob and Robyn Mickelson, 503-656-7614.

Wednesday, July 16

 Oregon Assemblies of God Junior and Senior High Camp, first of four days, Camp Davidson near Sisters. Speaker is Ronald Rhoads. 503-393-4411.

 7 p.m., Worship and singing led by internationally known musicians Jim and Jean Strathdee, Milwaukie Presbyterian Church, 2416 S.E. Lake Road, Milwaukie. 503-654-7782.

Thursday, July 17

 Fishing trip sponsored by Newberg Christian Church.  Spots open for 35 people. $60 per person.  Phone Bill Rosacker at 503-537-4972 or Steve Cole at 503-537-0522.

  Foursquare Churches' summer camp for high schoolers, first of five days, Camp Crestview near Corbett. www.allfourone.org.

  "Precious Daughters" gathering with speaker Pamela Suran from Israel and worship teams, first of three days, New Song Community Church, 2511 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland. 503-262-8080 or info@preciousdaughters.com.

 5 to 11 p.m., "Scrap Fever" scrapbooking club for women, East Hill Foursquare Church, 7-1 N. Main Ave., Gresham.  503-661-4444 or 503-251-5945.

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

 7:30 p.m. Prophetic minister Kim Clement speaking, first of three consecutive evenings, Jackson Middle School, 10625 S.W. 35th Ave., Portland.  Sponsored by Prophetic Image Expressions.  Clement is a frequent guest on the Trinity Broadcasting Network.  503-658-5753.

Friday, July 18

  Retreat sponsored by Newberg Church of Christ, first of three days, Camp Yamhill, 19651 Old Railroad Grade N.W., Yamhill.  Speaker is Kinwood DeVore. 503-662-3710.

 Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, first of eight days, George Fox University's Newberg campus. 503-538-9419.

     9:45 a.m., Beaverton Foursquare Church Prime Timers trip to Astoria on Lewis & Clark Explorer Train.  Returns at 9:30 p.m. $26 per person. 503-644-9104.

 43rd annual summer conference of Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries, Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. 18th Ave., Yakima, Wash.  Three Oregon chapters are sending representatives. John Baule, curator of the Yakima Museum, will be opening speakerWorkshop topics will include book selection for children and youth, geneaology, cataloging and classification, computers, book mending, copyrights, tapes, videos, CDs and DVDs, computers, gifts, policies, and censorship, and advanced cataloging and classification. $25 registration, with lunch tickets at $8 each.  Register with Cheryl Summers, 509-453-4665.  For Portland-area carpools to Yakima, Mary Steinbrenner at Cedar Mill Bible Church in Beaverton, 503-644-3156.

  CB (Conservative Baptists) Northwest's Women's Camp, first of three days, Camp Tadmor near Lebanon.  Speaker is Carol Kent.  Music provided by "Kindred Heart."  503-669-1515.

  Bill Johnson from Christian International in Florida ministering in the prophetic, first of three days, Renewed Hope Ministries, 4905 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver, Wash. 360-258-8703 or www.rhm-net.org.

 Shekinah Singles Dance, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2218 E. Kessler Blvd., Longview, Wash. http://home.pacifier.com/~gwoods

  7 to 9 p.m, "Protected" featuring live music at the PEP (Praise, Encouragement and Prayer) House, Ninth and Going, Portland. Free admission; donations accepted. Sponsored by Protected Ministries.  posttimeprodcts@aol.com

  7:30 p.m., "Jesus of Nazareth," the Great Northwest Passion Play, first of 14 performances through Aug. 30, at The Amphitheatre, 14422 Meridian E., Puyallup, Wash. 98375.  The July 19 performance includes The Katinas in concert, and the Aug. 2 show featured Nicole C. Mullen in concert.  Sponsored by Covenant Celebration Church of Tacoma, Wash. www.theamphitheatre.com or phone 253-475-6454 or 253-848-3411.

Saturday, July 19

  Upward Trails ministry;s hike past Wahtum Lake up to Chinidere Mountain.  This hike offers 360-degree panoramic views and lots of wildflowers.  Phone Dave and Lynn at 503-668-8950.

 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Sunset Presbyterian Church's annual tennis mixer, Terpenning Tualatin Hills Tennis Center, 158th and Walker Road, Beaverton.  Round-robin mixed doubles play, with pairing designed for people of all abilities.  Prizes; free refreshments.  Cost is $5 per person (maximum of $15 per family) and a new can of tennis balls.  503-249-8299 or 503-203-8500.

 9 a.m, Pregnancy Counseling and Information Centers' "Laps for Life" fund-raiser, Wortman Field,  15th and Irvine streets, McMinnville. Benefits the agency's counseling centers in McMinnville and Newberg,  Prizes in many categories. Free lunch provided.  503-434-4400 or 503-538-2350.

 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Theatron Production's third annual Improvisation Workshop, at Hope Theater, second floor at 1807 N.E. 39th (next to Baskin-Robbins in the Hollywood District), Portland.  Taught by Bill McNeil, who studied at the Comedy Workshop in Houston, Texas, and in Los Angeles with Richard Schaal (formerly of the Compass in Chicago).  This workshop uses improvisation and theater games to help develop stage skills and creative thinking.  $25 per person.  Participants need to bring or buy a lunch.  Register at 503-282-2810 or billm-theatron@juno.com.  Class size is limited.

  Summer Half-week Conference with Stuart Hunter, first of four days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center.  Hunter is pastor of Reno (Nev.) Christian Fellowship. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.

  9 to 11:30 a.m., Chris Ashcroft speaking on "Genetics" to monthly meeting of Design Science Association, Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin, off of I-205. Ashcroft is from the Puget Sound Creation Group. pdxdsa.org.

 1 to 4 p.m., "Kid's Day Out," an outreach for children ages 5-12 sponsored by City Church of Promise of Dundee, at The Dundee Women's Hall, 1020 Highway 99W,  Dundee.  Free. Includes "Gospel Illusions," a puppet theater, crafts, snacks, music and more.  Event ends Sunday with a carnival and barbecue following morning worship in the Dundee School Park.  503-554-0922.

 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Christian Connection Ministries’ Portland-Area Singles Dance, Athey Creek Middle School, 2900 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin.  Casual dress. $8.  Dance lessons at 7.  503-309-0318 or 503-390-1880.

   7 p.m., Edict and Falling Up in concert, King's Grace Fellowship, Junction City.  Free admission. 541-998-1233 of djmajic1959@hotmail.com.

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

Sunday, July 20

 Upward Trails ministry's outing on Sam's Walker trail in Washington.  This is a 1.7-mile level walk.  Phone Dave and Lynn at 503-668-8950.

  8:45 a.m., "30s, 40s, 50s & Better" Singles Ministry, with international speaker Stephanie Fast on the topic "Created for Destiny," Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Followed at 1 by potluck at location to be announced. 503-638-5900 or www.rollinghills.org.

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

 10:30 a.m., "Worship in the Park" sponsored by City Church of Promise of Dundee, in the Dundee School Park.  Children's carnival and barbecue follows in the afternoon.  503-554-0922.

 Noon, “Guys Day Out” at Evangel Baptist Church, 2830 N.E. Flanders St., Portland, with food, fun, fellowship, and baseball.  503-239-6805.

 12:30 p.m.,  All-church picnic, First Presbyterian Church, Portland, at Menucha Conference Center, Corbett, on the old Columbia River Highway.  Food, sports, and games, followed by vespers at 5 p.m. in Wright Hall.  503-228-7331.

 2 to 6 p.m., City Summer Celebration, a community event sponsored by City Bible Church, on the church grounds, 9200 N.E. Fremont St., Portland.  Includes a full barbecue meal;  a kids' fun zone with a huge inflatable gym, a giant slide, and games and prizes; a child cook off and baking competition; raffles and giveaways of prizes; and an outdoor service at 5 p.m. Car washes and groceries also provided to single moms, widows and needy families.  503-255-2224 or www.citybiblechurch.org.

  Sunset Presbyterian Church of Portland's "Houseboat Camp" for high school freshmen and seniors, first of six days.  Camp for sophomore and juniors begins July 28. 503-292-9293.

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

 Oregon Assemblies of God Junior  and Senior High Camp, first of four days, Camp Davidson near Sisters. Speaker is Eddie Rentz. 503-393-4411.

  Presbytery of the Cascades' Middle School Camp for grades six through eight, first of six days, Camp Magruder, Rockaway Beach.  prescamp@hevanet.com or 503-460-3024.

  Presbytery of the Cascades' Youth Camp for grades three and four, first of six days, Drift Creek Camp ner Lincoln City, prescamp@hevanet.com or 503-460-3024.

  Jr. Teen Camp for seventh and eighth graders, first of six days, Camp Yamhill, 19651 Old Railroad Grade N.W., Yamhill. $135. 503-662-3710.

 Christian Connection Ministries’ outing to “Murder is a Game,” at Broadway Rose Theater, Tigard. $21. 503-309-0318 or 503-390-1880.

  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.

 6 p.m., Tim and Libby Thomas of Oklahoma, in gospel concert, Neighborhood Church, 21065 S.W. Stafford Road, Tualatin. 503-638-8765.

Monday, July 21

  Northwest Baptist Convention's "Centrifuge Camp" for  seventh through 12th grades, first of six days, Aldersgate Conference Center, Turner.  Includes games, races, sports, local and international missions, drama, puppetry, music, clowning, fishing and more.  360-882-2117 or youthguy@nwbaptist.org.

 Award-winning musician, performing artist and songwriter Michael Card teaching, first of four days, Western Seminary, 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland.  Topic is "A Paradigm of Discipleship: The Life of Peter." 503-517-1810 or admiss@westernseminary.edu.

 Family Camp at Camp Attitude, first of eight 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 Assemblies of God summer camp for ages 8-12, first of five days, Camp Elkanah near La Grande. 503-393-4411.

 Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District's Primary Camp for kids going into grades 2-3, first of three days, Camp Kellogg near Oakland, Ore., $85.  503-612-0145 or 541-997-9020.

  Junior Camp sponsored by Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, first of five days, Camp White Branch, Leaburg. For kids entering fifth and sixth grades. $105. 1-888-896-0354.

  9 to 11:15 a.m., Vacation Bible School for ages 4 through middle school, first of five days, Newberg Christian Church, 2315 Villa Road, Newberg. Theme is SCUBA (Super Cool Undersea Bible Adventure). 503-538-3104.

 7 p.m., Aglow in the Park, a time of worship and praise with Christian comedian Cory Crane, Leonard Long Park, by the fire station in Molalla. 503-632-3959.

Tuesday, July 22

  Oregon Cascades wilderness outing for men, 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."  Women's outing is Aug. 5-9.  503-244-4728 or www.journeyintofreedom.org.

  Young Champions track and field clinic for ages 3 years through sixth grade, track at Wilson High School, 1151 S.W. Vermont St., Portland.  $10.  Sponsored by Portland Christian Center. 503-245-7735.

Wednesday, July 23

  Summer Half-week Conference with Luis Palau, first of four days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. Palau is the internationally known evangelist based in Portland.  Contemporary music by Lisa Reiff. 800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.

  Creation Festival (with Third Day, Michael W. Smith, Newsboys, Audio Adrenaline, Rebecca St. James, Sixpence None the Richer, Toby Mac, Mercy Me, Tait, Supertones, Relient K., and many others), first of four days, The Gorge Amphitheater, George, Wash. 1-800-327-6921 or www.creationfest.com

 Oregon Assemblies of God Junior and Senior High Camp, first of four days, Camp Davidson near Sisters. Speaker is Eddie Rentz. 503-393-4411.

  Foursquare Churches' summer camp for high schoolers, first of five days, Camp Crestview near Corbett. www.allfourone.org.

  7 p.m., Covenant Four Quartet from California in concert, Berean Baptist Church, 1210 Chambers St., Eugene.  www.covenant4.com or 541-688-4400 or 541-345-0161.

 7 p.m., “Iron Man” and “Women of Excellence” events, New Beginnings Christian Center, 7600 N.E. Glisan St., Portland. 503-256-6050 or www.newbeginnings.org.

Thursday, July 24

  Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District's Primary Camp for kids going into grades 2-3, first of three days, Camp Kellogg near Oakland, Ore., $85. 503-612-0145 or 541-997-9020

  "Worship in the Pacific Northwest," first of three days, Crossroads Community Church, 7708 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash.  Features Buddy Owens of Maranatha Music and Promise Keepers speaking on "The Way of a Worship Leader," and concerts with Phillips, Craig & Dean and Aaron Spiro.  Additional speakers are Holland Davis of Marantha Music and Calvary Chapels, Chuck Fromm and Kent Morris of Worship Leader magazine. $110 if registered by July 18, $125 after that date (groups of three or more from the same church are $100 each).  360-256-9711 or www.crossroadschurch.net/wpnw.

  Spirit West Coast music festival, first of three days, Monterey, Calif.  www.spiritwestcoast.org or 831-443-5399.

  7 p.m., Covenant Four Quartet from California in concert, Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin.  www.covenant4.com or 503-638-5900

Friday, July 25

  Presbytery of the Cascades' "Mom and Me" Camp for mothers and their children in grades kindergarten through second, first of three days, Drift Creek Camp near Lincoln City.  prescamp@hevanet.com or 503-460-3024.

  Second annual Christian Game Developers Conference, first of three days, Cascade College, 9101 E. Burnside, Portland.  www.christiangamesnow.com.

  7 p.m., Covenant Four Quartet from California in concert, Hinson Memorial Baptist Church, S.E. 20th and Salmon, Portland.  www.covenant4.com or 503-232-1156.

  7:30 p.m., Avalon in concert at Washington County Fair in Hillsboro. Free with fair admission. 503-648-1416.

 7:30 p.m., Sixpence None the Richer in concert, Ross Ragland Theater, Klamath Falls. $10-$20. 541-884-0651, ext. 14.

Saturday, July 26

  Upward Trails ministry's hike to Elk Meadows,  the largest meadow on Mount Hood. This is a moderate hike. Phone Jacque at 503-663-0311 or Trudy at 503-648-9267.

 Summer Weeklong Conference with Walter Kaiser, first of eight days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center.  Kaiser is professor of Old Testament and president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and author of a dozen books.  Gospel music by Johnny Ray Watson. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.

  9 a.m., The Prophecy Club's End Time Prophecy Conference with Stan Johnson, first of two days, Double Tree Inn Columbia River, 1401 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland.  Theme is "How Daniel Speaks to This Generation."  Continues throughout Saturday and into the evening and from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.  The Prophecy Club is heard locally on KKSL radio. For registration information, go to www.prophecyclub.com.

 6 to 10:30 p.m., Ransom Taxi, Spun, Token and Syrus in concert, Adam Stephens Middle School, 4962 Haysville Drive, Salem. Sponsored by Freedom Productions. $5. freedom_pro@yahoo.com.

Sunday, July 27

  8:45 a.m., "30s, 40s, 50s & Better" Singles Ministry, with Pastor Pete Theodore speaking on "Believing and Behaving God's Way," Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Theodore 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 a.m., Ken Himes of Friends of the Family Ministries, Corvallis, speaking to Convocations Sunday School class, first of four consecutive Sundays, First Baptist Church, Corvallis. 503-786-8862.

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

 Oregon Assemblies of God summer camp for ages 8-12, first of four days, Camp Davidson near Sisters. 503-393-4411.

  Presbytery of the Cascades' Music, Art and Drama camp for grades six through eight, first of six days, Drift Creek Camp near Lincoln City.  prescamp@hevanet.com or 503-460-3024.

  "First Chance" camp for those going into the third grade, first of four days, Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp, 5195 Winema Road, Cloverdale. $100. 503-392-3362.

 6 p.m., William Harness in sacred concert, First Church of the Nazarene, 1974 E. McAndrews Road, Medford.  541-779-7777.

Monday, July 28

 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Valley Musical Adventure Camp for first through sixth graders, Valley Christian Church, 11188 S.W. Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville. Includes kids' choir, field trips, swimming, and building and painting projects. $35 per child or $95 per family.  503-682-3693.

  8:30 a.m. to noon,  Western Baptist College Theatre Camp, a day camp for third through 12th grade students, first day of two weeks, at the college, 5000 Deer Park Drive S.E., Salem.  Theme is "Virtues Reward." $90 by July 4, $100 after that date. Discounts for families of three or more children.  503-375-7018.

  9 a.m. to noon, Vacation Bible School, first of five days, Crossroads Community Church, 7708 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash.  Theme is "Treasures of the Nile: On an Expedition to Jesus."  360-256-9711 or 503-289-6302.

 9 a.m. to noon, Vacation Bible School, first of five days, East Hill Foursquare Vancouver, at Lacamas Conference Center, 2025 N.E. Goodwin Road, Camas, Wash. Theme is "SCUBA - Super Cool Undersea Bible Adventure."  360-834-6400.

  9 a.m. to noon, George Fox University's Summer Science Camp for boys and girls 9-12 years old, first of five days in the first session, at the university campus in Newberg Monday through Wednesday mornings, and then on an overnight trip to the Oregon coast Thursday and Friday.  $170 per camper includes all supplies, food, overnight lodging, T-shirt and more. 503-554-2727.

  9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Drama camp for youths ages 12-18, sponsored by Sherwood Dance Academy, first of five consecutive days, Newberg Christian Church, 2315 Villa Road, Newberg.   The camp will develop a presentation of the popular play "Once Upon a Mattress," for presentation on Aug. 2 and 3.   $125 per youth.  503-625-8868, 503-537-2669 or 503-554-0443.

  Sunset Presbyterian Church of Portland's "Houseboat Camp" for high school sophomores and juniors, first of six days.  503-292-9293.

 Oregon Assemblies of God summer camp for ages 8-12, first of five days, Bethel Park Conference Center, Brooks. 503-393-4411.

 YouthQuake junior high event sponsored by Christian Missionary Alliance churches of Oregon, first of five days, George Fox University's Newberg campus. 503-266-2238 or 503-554-2028.

  Challenge Camps for ages 10 to 13, first of six days, Camp Yamhill, 19651 Old Railroad Grade N.W., Yamhill. $150. 503-662-3710.

 Oregon Assemblies of God Junior and Senior High Camp, first of five days, Camp Elkanah near La Grande. Speaker is Greg Hubbard. 503-393-4411.

 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

  Senior High Camp sponsored by Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, first of five days, Camp White Branch, Leaburg. $145. 1-888-896-0354.

  Victory Racing Camp, a Christian go-kart camp for 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 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 music by Common Heroes from Seattle and Overflow from Portland.  Camp for junior high boys is Aug. 18-22. 503-640-1199 or www.teamvrc.org.

  Family Get-Away Retreat with Jon and Ann Dunagan, first of five days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton.  The Dunagans, from Hood River, direct Harvest Ministry international evangelism.  Suggested donation, $100 per adult, $50 per child ages 7-12, $25 each for  ages 3-6. 503-873-6743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org or www.harvestreport.net.

  7:30 p.m. Worship service of remembrance and healing on the 50th anniversary of the Korean Armistice, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 515 S.W. Maplecrest Drive, Portland.  Dedicated to all, military personnel and civilians, who have experienced the effects of armed conflict. Includes memories, prayers and songs, as well as a blessing of healing for anyone suffering the pain of armed conflict from past and present military actions. 503-244-5143.

Tuesday, July 29

  Foursquare Churches' summer camp for high schoolers, first of five days, Camp Crestview near Corbett. www.allfourone.org.

Wednesday, July 30

 Oregon Assemblies of God summer camp for ages 8-12, first of four days, Camp Davidson near Sisters. 503-393-4411.

  7:30 p.m., '4 Him" in concert at Benton County Fair, Corvallis. Free with fair admission. 541-766-6865.

  Oregon Assembly of God Boys and Girls Camp for ages 8-12, first of three days, Camp Davidson, Sisters.  Speakers are Greg Hugh, Kevin Umphress and Mandi Vidito. $125.  503-245-7735.

  Promise Kids Camp for children ages 6-12, sponsored by City Church of Promise in Dundee, first of three days, Seaside location to be announced. $65 includes food, housing, carnival ride, mini-golf or bumper cards, swimming, crafts and more. 503-554-9070

Thursday, July 31

 6:30 p.m., Shelley James' Music Box, in concert, Eugene Summer Concerts in the Park Series, Sheldon Park, Eugene. www.shelleyjames.com