Tuesday, July 1
  Noon, “Prayerwalker” Henry Gruver speaking at Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship,  JJ North’s Restaurant, 10520 NE Halsey, Portland. 503-292-2161.
  6:30 p.m. Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship Home Meeting with “Prayerwalker” Henry Gruver hosted by Shekinah Glory Ministries, at Gables Apartments Club House, 2 Jefferson Parkway, Lake Oswego.  503-675-0375.

Wednesday, July 2
  10:30 a.m.  “Prayerwalker”  Henry Gruver speaking at Freedom House Ministries, first of two consecutive mornings, 9727 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland. 503-347-9966.
  7 p.m.  America at the Prophetic Crossroads Fourth of July Revival Camp, first of four consecutive days,  Laurelwood Academy, 37466 Jasper Lowell Road, Jasper. 541-726-8340 or www.laurelwoodacademy.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 3
  7 a.m., Westside networking breakfast for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Paradise Bakery & Café at Bridgeport Village, 7211 S.W. Bridgeport Road, #F103, Tigard. 503-320-9373 or www.christianchambernorthwest.com.

INDEPENDENCE DAY
FRIDAY, JULY 4
  Independence Day —  232nd anniversary of America’s founding. Many churches will have special gatherings.
  11 a.m. to 4 p.m., True Life Fellowship of Beaverton’s Fourth of July Extravaganza, Five Oaks Middle School, 1600 N.W. 173rd Ave., Beaverton.  Food, live entertainment, games, door prizes and more. www.truelifefellowship.org.

Saturday, July 5
  PROPER (People Reaching Oppressed People Expecting Restoration) Festival, New Columbia development in the Portsmouth neighbhorhood in north Portland,   Sponsored by Celebration Tabernacle of Portland.  Another PROPER Festival will be held Sept. 13 in Portland’s Kenton Park. www.ctoregon.org/programs/proper.php
  1 to 5 p.m. Christian Heritage of the Northwest tours, meet at Willamette Mission State Park, then travel to Salem. Free tour, best suited for ages 10 and up, but can be shortened for ages 6-9. For registration and information, vdlonganecker@earthlink.net
  7 p.m. Home Meeting with  “Prayerwalker” Henry Gruver hosted by Ginger Mellin, 20296 S. Leland Road, Oregon City. 503-657-5293.

Sunday, July 6
  8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Celebrate America 2008, Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Dr N.E., Salem. Service includes patriotic music, multi-media presentations, and veterans tribute. Guest speaker is Rev. Zollie Smith, an Airborne infantryman in the Vietnam War who now serves as executive director of Assemblies of God U.S. Missions. Free. 503-304-4000 or www.peopleschurch.com.
  11 a.m. Freedom Fest musical celebration of freedom, on lawn above the upper parking lot at Mountain Park Church, 40 McNary Parkway, Lake Oswego. Followed by barbecue for all ages and games for children. 503-635-3443.
  3 p.m. Twin Rocks Friends Camp’s Tween Camp for youth entering seventh through ninth grades, first of six consecutive days, Rockaway Beach. Cost: registered by June 20, $252; after that date, $282.  503-355-2284 or friendscamp@twinrocks.org.
   ‘Join the Tribe’ Kids Missions Camp for grades 4-8 hosted by Northwest WorldVenture, first of five consecutive days, at Camp Jonah at Mt. Adams, Trout Lake,  Wash. www.campjonah.com or 503-665-0850
  NBC Basketball Camp Complete Skills #2, first of five consecutive days, George Fox University, 414 N Meridian St, Newberg. www. nbccamps.com.
  United Methodist grades 9-12 Live It Camp, first of six consecutive days, Camp Latgawa.  $415. 503-460-3024 or 1-866-200-5559.
  4 to 7 p.m. Neighborhood Block Party in the parking lot, Beaverton Church of the Nazarene, 12555 SW 22nd St, Beaverton. Free. Classic Cars, Fire trucks, live music, food, inflatables, Dunk tank. 503-643-6616 or www.beavertonnazarene.com.
  7 p.m. Home meeting with  “Prayerwalker”  Henry Gruver with the Van Houdenos, Clackamas. 503-655-9449.

Monday, July 7
  8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Royals Basketball Boys Camp for first through fourth grades, first of five consecutive days, Portland Christian Schools, 12425 N.E. San Rafael St, Portland. Guest speakers are Anthony Baugher, boys hoop coach at the school; Adam Decker, boys assistant basketball coach at Portland Christian High School; Ray Funk, Yakima Valley Community College athletic director and men's basketball coach; Aaron Wuitschick, Yakima County deputy sheriff and motivational speaker. Cost: $75 before June 1, $100 after. 503-754-0831.  
  9 a.m. Salem Academy volleyball camp, at the main campus gym, 942 Lancaster Drive N.E, Salem. Fifth through eighth grade, 9 a.m. to noon, ninth through 12th grade, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $50, includes T-shirt and break time snack. 503-378-1211 or www.salemacademy.org.
  9 a.m. to noon. Summer Kids Camp for grades K-2, first of five consecutive days,  Southwest Bible Church, 14605 S.W. Weir Road, Beaverton. $10. www.swbible.org or 503-524-7000.
  Morning,  “Prayerwalker”  Henry Gruver conducting a walk in Oregon City.  503-518-3632.
  Christian Youth Theater Presents Seussical acting camp, first of five consecutive days, Cascade Park Baptist Church, 1201 S.E. 136th Ave, Vancouver Wash. 360-750-8550 or www.cytvanport.org.
  Evening, “Prayerwalker”  Henry Gruver speaking at home meeting hosted by Geneva Iijima, Oregon City. 503-518-3632.

Tuesday, July 8
  7 a.m. Design Science Association’s Overnight Raft Trip at the Deschutes Canyon, first of two consecutive days, starting in the parking lot of Central Bible Church, Maupin,   $145. 503-658 7734.
  11:30 a.m., Salem networking luncheon for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Sizzler restaurant, 1151 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. 503-320-9373 or www.christianchambernorthwest.com. 
  Light Bearers Annual Convocation hosted by Light Bearers Ministry,  first of five consecutive days, 37457 Jasper Lowell Road, Jasper. Speakers are Geoffrey Mbwana, James Rafferty, Matt Parra, Ty Gibson and David DeRose.  541-988-3333.
  7 p.m.  “Prayerwalker”  Henry Gruver speaking, first of three consecutive evenings,  Word and Spirit Church, 6140 NE Stanton St, Portland. 503-771-0022.

WEDNESDAY, July 9
  6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fifth annual gospel country and contemporary music and outreach event sponsored by Northeast Baptist Church,  first of four consecutive days, in tent outside church at 6701 NE Prescott St., Portland. Featured speaker is T.E. Vanbuskirt of Salt Lake Baptist College and Bible Baptist Church Evangelistic Association. Featured musician is Riny Horst. Other featured artists are Jamila Williams and Full Armor, The Judds and Mary Tucker, Kathy Ashley Horst, Laine Knutson and Mercy Road. Community outreach barbecue on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Free admission. Contact Riding with Jesus Ministries 503-335-3132.

THURSDAY, July 10
  Amp Ski Fest in Central Oregon, sponsored by Grace Baptist Church of Newberg. Aimed at high school students. 503-538-7468.
Friday, July 11
  7 a.m. Eastside networking breakfast for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Clackamas Banquet & Catering Center, 15815 S.E. 82nd Drive, Clackamas.  Breakfast buffet, $11.  503-320-9373 or www.christianchambernorthwest.com
  NBC Basketball Camps’ Explosion Camp, first of three consecutive days, George Fox University, 414 N. Meridian St, Newberg. www.nbccamps.com
  Peoples Church  of Salem’s Father/Son Campout,  first of two consecutive days. $12.50 per person, $35 per family, $8 for guests. 503-304-4000, info@peopleschurch.com or www.peopleschurch.com.
  7 p.m.  “Prayerwalker”  Henry Gruver speaking at home meeting hosted by Bob and Esther Thornton, 22974 Shepard Rd, Clatskanie. 503-728-3388.
  7 p.m. Lake Charles Bluegrass Gospel Music Festival, first of two consecutive days, 3293 Buena Vista Road, Jefferson. Potluck dinner Saturday at noon, band scramble at 2 p.m. Saturday. 503-399-6114.
  7 p.m. Salem House of Prayer's evening of worship, Claggett Creek Middle School commons, 1810 Alder Drive N.E., Keizer. www.salemhouseofprayer.org or www.ihop.org.
  7 to 9:30 p.m., Third annual ITM (Inside the Music) Pacific Northwest Music Awards, a gospel hip-hop music program, Harambee Church, 316 S. Third Street, Renton, Wash.  A charitable event that benefits World Vision’s relief efforts in Myanmar. Promoted locally by PO Soul Entertainment & Ministry Co. of Portland. $20.  Www.posoulentertainment.com.

Saturday July 12
  Upward Trails Ministry's outing to hike  the Grassy Knoll Trail to Grassy Pass. Wildflowers and views of Mount Adams; 6.4 moderately easy miles. Bring lunch and water, dress in layers for the weather with good hiking boots and raincoat. Donation to driver recommended if car-pooling. $2 toll for Washington.  503-668-8950.
  11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The Heartbeat of God in the Park hosted by Newberg Word of Faith Church,  at Memorial Park, corner of Blaine and 5th streets Newberg. Free live music, food, giveaways, puppet shows. 503-538-6920.
  11:30 a.m.  “Prayerwalker”  Henry Gruver speaking at Full Gospel Women's Fellowship luncheon, Lighthouse Mission Church, 337 NE 47th, Portland. 503-235-4371.
  Singing in the Square fundraiser for Open Arms International, Pioneer Courthouse Square, downtown Portland. 503-296-9989 or www.openarmsinternational.com or oai@openarmsinternational.com.
  1 to 6 p.m. Mission Portland Singles Network Picnic, Blue Lake Park, Fairview. Bring a salad, dessert or side dish to share,  Hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks provided. Donations welcomed, but not required. Cost: $4 per car. RSVP to gracie@mpsn.org or 503-667-1825.
  3 p.m.  Equipping the User-friendly Church  seminar, Stone Tower Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3010 NE Holladay St, Portland. Free. 503-232-6018.
  3:30 p.m.  “Prayerwalker” Henry Gruver speaking at a home meeting barbecue, 2675 SE 13th, Canby. 503-334-7474.
  Evening, Christian Social Dance Association dance and picnic potluck, Paradise Ballroom, 826 SE Belmont St, Portland. 503-341-7398 or http://christiansocialdance.org.

Sunday, July 13
  NBC Basketball Camp Complete Skills #3, George Fox University, 414 N Meridian St, Newberg. www.nbccamps.com
  After 10 a.m. worship service. Community picnic hosted by Southwest Bible Church, 14605 SW Weir Rd, Beaverton. Live music, free lunch and games for the whole family. 503-524-7000.
  10:30 a.m., “Prayerwalker” Henry Gruver speaking, Lighthouse Mission Church, 337 NE 47th, Portland. 503-235-4371
  10:45 a.m. Seventh Annual tent meeting revival services, first of six consecutive days,  outside of Carlton Assembly of God, 437 S Third St, Carlton. Featured speakers are Gary and Pat Huenke of Keizer, Dick Joyce of Tucson, Ariz., and Ormel and Sandi Chapin of Bend. Focus will be ministering in music, teaching, healing, gifts of the spirit, personal prophecy, prayer for needs. Free childcare available. 503-852-7189.
  Church picnic barbecue, Promise Church, 23330 Fulquartz Landing Road, Dundee. 503-538-3229.
  United Methodist grades 6-8 Discover It Camp, first of seven consecutive days, Camp Latgawa. $415. 503-460-3024 or 1-866-200-5559.
  Presbytery of the Cascades’ youth summer camp for grades 3-4 and middle school summer camp for grades 6-8, first of seven consecutive days, Camp Magruder, Rockaway Beach. $320. 503-460-3024, 1-866-200-5559 or www.campcascades.org.
  3 p.m. Twin Rocks Friends Camp’s Boys Camp for fourth through sixth grades, first of six consecutive days, Rockaway Beach. Cost: registered by June 27, $231;  after that date, $261. 503-355-2284 or friendscamp@twinrocks.org.
  4 p.m. Prayerwalk for the upcoming Portland CityFest with Luis Palau, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland. Broadcast live on KKPZ 1330 AM.  The festival is in August.   503-242-1950.
  6 p.m.  “Prayerwalker”  Henry Gruver speaking at a home meeting hosted by Vicki Anderson, east Portland. 503-257-4664.

Monday, July 14
  Christian Youth Theater Presents  Seussical acting camp, first of five consecutive days,  First Church of God, 3300 N.E. 78th St, Vancouver Wash., 360-750-8550 or www.cytvanport.org.
  8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Royals Basketball Boys Camp for fifth through eighth grades, first of five consecutive days, Portland Christian Schools, 12425 N.E. San Rafael St, Portland. Guest speakers are Anthony Baugher, boys hoop coach at the school; Adam Decker, boys assistant basketball coach at Portland Christian High School; Ray Funk, Yakima Valley Community College athletic director and men's basketball coach; Aaron Wuitschick, Yakima County deputy sheriff and motivational speaker. Cost: $75 before June 1, $100 after. 503-754-0831.  
  8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Corban College and Graduate School’s Warrior Boys Basketball Camp, first of five consecutive days, 5000 Deer Park Drive S.E., Salem.  Grades K-3 from 8:30 a.m. to noon, grades 4-12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Cost: $60 for k-3, $160 for 4-12, includes lunch. 503-589-8196.
  YouthQuake junior high and high school camp sponsored by Christian and Missionary Alliance churches, first of five consecutive days, George Fox University, 414 N. Meridian St, Newberg. www.georgefox.edu.
  Peoples Church of Salem’s Sweet Life Kids Camp for grades 3-5, first of five consecutive days, at the church, 4500 Lancaster Drive N.E. Cost: $199. 503-304-4000, info@peopleschurch.com or www.peopleschurch.com
  9 to 11:15 a.m. Vacation Bible School for grades pre-K to fifth grade, first of five consecutive days, Newberg Christian Church, 2315 Villa Road, Newberg.  Theme is “God's Big Backyard.” Free. 503-538-3104.
  9 a.m. to noon, Lincoln City Community Vacation Bible School, new building of Taft Elementary School.  For age 3 through ninth grade.  Pre-registration 2 to 4 p.m. July 13. 541-994-2256 or 541-996-3345.
  10 a.m. to noon. Summer Kids Camp for grades 3-5, first of five consecutive days, Southwest Bible Church,  14605 S.W. Weir Road, Beaverton. Cost: $10 per camper. www.swbible.org. 503-524-7000.
  Noon, Spiritual Songs with Suse Skinner, at luncheon of Downtown Vancouver Chapter of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship of America, Dulin’s Cafe, 1708 Main St., Vancouver, Wash.  360-989-7262.
  12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Corban College and Graduate School’s Warrior Girls Basketball Camp,  first of four consecutive days, 5000 Deer Park Drive S.E.,, Salem. Grades K-5 from 12:30 to 4 p.m., Grades 6-12 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Cost: $60 for k-5, $80 for grades 6-12. 503-393-6472.

Tuesday, July 15
  8 a.m. to noon. Christian Not-For Profit Accounting Workshop, Module 4—Accounting and Financial Statements Overview, Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary, 8435 N.E. Glisan, Portland. Fourth of six workshops designed for Christian ministries. Class limited to 10 people. Cost: $80 For registration form, atakamura@sterling.net or call 503-317-3644.
  Noon, Union Gospel Mission of Salem’s Ladies Auxiliary’s picnic, Simonka Place, 5119 River Road, Keizer.  Bring main dish and salad or dessert. 503-362-3983 or www.ugmsalem.org.
  Hope: Ponder Anew what the Almighty Can Do  Gladstone Camp Meeting 2008, first of five consecutive days, Oregon Seventh-day Adventist campground, Oleson Road, Gladstone. Speakers include: Miroslav Kris, Robert Folkenberg, Ty Gibson, Cory Jewell Jensen, Rick Johnson, Doug Batchelor. Camping sites available.  www.orgccaampus.netadventist.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
  11:30 a.m., Monthly All-Regional Luncheon for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, at special location for this month only, Inn at the Convention Center, 420 N.E. Holladay St., Portland. $20. 503-320-9373 or www.christianchambernorthwest.com. 
  10:30 a.m. to noon, Putting Family First, a workshop with Willie and Elaine Oliver during the Gladstone Camp Meeting, Holden Convention Center on Gladstone Park Conference grounds, 19800 Oatfield Road, Gladstone.  Looks at the biblical imperatives and benefits of making family life/marriage a priority. 503-850-3500.
  2:30 to 4 p.m., Begin with the End in Mind,  a workshop with Willie and Elaine Oliver during the Gladstone Camp Meeting, Gladstone Park Conference grounds, 19800 Oatfield Road, Gladstone.  Ideas about developing a family/marriage mission statement and how being mission-focused can make your family an effective witnessing force. 503-850-3500.
  2:30 to 4 p.m., InStep for Life presentation with Dr. Don Hall of WellSource Inc. during the Gladstone Camp Meeting, Gladstone Park Conference grounds, 19800 Oatfield Road, Gladstone.  A new fitness/walking program designed for all ages and fitness levels.503-850-3500.
  2:30 to 4 p.m., Courageous Moms —Raising Boys to Become Good Men, Part 1 (Part 2 on Thursday, July 17), a workshop during Gladstone Camp Meeting, Zull Hall on Gladstone Park Conference GRounds, 1980 Oatfield Road, Gladstone. Rick Johnson, national speaker and author, shares how to raise your son to become a man of courage and integrity with a good work ethic and a healthy understanding of love and responsibility. 503/850-3500.
  7 p.m. You Grow, Girl,  with emergency preparedness for women American Red Cross program, Meadow Springs Community Church, 12647 SW 62nd Ave, Portland. Cost: $10. By reservation only. 503-334-5020 www.yougrowgirl.org.

Thursday, July 17
  7 a.m., Salem networking breakfast for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Salem location to be announced. 503-320-9373 or www.christianchambernorthwest.com.
   10:30 a.m. to noon and 2:30 to 4 p.m., Parent Workshop on Child Safety with Cory Jewell Jensen, during Gladstone Camp Meeting, Cascade Room of the Holden Convention Center on Gladstone Park Conference grounds, 19800 Oatfield Road, Gladstone.  Jensen is director of the Family Sex Abuse Treatment Program at the Center for Behavioral Intervention. 503-850-3500.
  2:30 to 4 p.m., Small Steps, Big Reward!, a workshop with Dr. Don Hall of WellSource, Inc., during Gladstone Camp Meeting, second floor of headquarters building on Gladstone Park Conference grounds, 19800 Oatfield Road, Gladstone. Hall shares 10 simple ways to significantly improve mental and physical health. 50-/850-3500.
  The third annual Restoration of the Kingdom Conference sponsored by Hear O’Israel, first of four consecutive days, Shilo Inn Suites Hotel, 11707 N.E. Airport Way, Portland.  Featuring Monte Judah, Eddie Chumney, Rob Miller, Gershon HaKohen, Reuven Prager, Jeff Benner.Music by Lenny and Vardy Harris and Rob and Barbara Gordon. 360-910-6621 or www.hearoisrael.org.
  7 p.m. Blue Like Jazz author Donald Miller of Portland appearing at Barnes & Noble store, in Clackamas Town Center.

Friday, July 18
  Single-Parent Family Retreat, George Fox University’s Tilikum Retreat Center, 15321 N.E, North Valley Road, Newberg.  503-538-2763
  10:30 to noon, Becoming Husband and Wife, a workshop with Miroslav Kiš, during Gladstone Camp Meeting, Cascade Room of the Holden Convention Center, Gladstone Park Conference grounds, 19800 Oatfield Road, Gladstone.  A look at how  the best marriages are developed.  503-850-3500.
  Noon to 1:30 p.m., Kenya Apostle/Pastor Daniel Amakobe speaking to Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship, J.J. North’s Grand Buffet restaurant, 105th and Halsey, Portland.  503-521-1723.
  2:30 to 4 p.m. Becoming a Family, a workshop with Miroslav Kiš, during Gladstone Camp Meeting, Cascade Room of the Holden Convention Center, Gladstone Park Conference grounds, 19800 Oatfield Road, Gladstone.  God’s design for home and family life as a bridge to the next generation. 503-850-3500.
  2:30 to 4 p.m., Preparing for the Inevitable, a workshop with Alice Lasher of the Boring and Sandy Fire Districts, during Gladstone Camp Meeting, Youth Tent of the Gladstone Park Conference grounds, 19800 Oatfield Road, How to be prepared for unexpected household emergencies as well as disasters. Home/vehicle disaster kits  available for purchase. 503-850-3500.
  Presbytery of the Cascades’  Mom and Me 2 summer camp, first of three consecutive days, Camp Magruder, Rockaway Beach. $225 includes parent and one child. 503-460-3024 or 1-866-200-5559 or www.campcascades.org.
  6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Open house and barbecue at Freedom House Ministries, The Quality Inn at 97th and N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland.  Reservations needed by July 15. Freewill offering taken.  503-347-9966

Saturday, July 19
  Upward Trails Ministry's outing to bike the Columbia Gorge State Trail. 10 paved mostly level miles. Bring lunch and water, dress in layers for the weather with good hiking boots and raincoat. Donation to driver recommended if car-pooling. $2 toll for Washington. 503-668-8950.
  9 a.m. Laps for Life 2008 to benefit  the Pregnancy Counseling and Information Centers of McMinnville and Newberg, at Wortman Park, East Entrance, McMinnville. Prizes awarded in many categories, free lunch provided by Sandwich Express. For pledge sheets and information, 503-434-4400 or 503-538-2350.
  Peoples Church’s Single Adult Ministries’ Barbecue and Swim Party, Salem location. 503-304-4000 or www.peopleschurch.com
  Canby Cares Health Fair, a church-sponsored health and community fair for the needy, The Canby Center, 555 S.W. Second, Canby. www.thecanbycenter.org.
  2:30 to 4 p.m., Home: God’s Dream Come True,  a workshop with Miroslav Kiš,  during Gladstone Camp Meeting, Cascade Room of the Holden Convention Center, Gladstone Park Conference grounds, 19800 Oatfield Road, Gladstone. A look at how God never ceases to be the Creator of good things, good relationships, and good people. 503-850-3500.
  3 p.m. AGM Southern Team Concert sponsored by Ambassadors of Gospel Music, New Life Center, 7944 Marion Road, Turner. 360-658-1922 or www.ambassadorsofgospelmusic.com
  Bring Forth The Kingdom, the 116th annual session of the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, first of six consecutive days, George Fox University, 414 N Meridian St, Newberg. Featured speaker is professor and author Tony Campolo. www.nwfriends.org.
  6  to 9 p.m. Amity Baptist Church's 150th Anniversary Gospel Jamboree, Amity Baptist Church, 205 Sixth St, Amity. Southern Gospel music by Riny Horst, Connie Hays, The Arena Family and  Jim Cropper.  503-472-1722.
  7 to 11:30 p.m. CCMfriends Singles Dance, Fowler Middle School, 10865 Walnut, Tigard. $8 per person. 503-309-0318 (Portland); 503-390-1880 (Salem) or info@ccmfiends.com.

Sunday, July 20
  United Methodist camp for grades third through fifth, Imagine It Camp, first of seven consecutive days, Camp Latgawa.  $415. 503-460-3024 or 1-866-200-5559.
  Presbytery of the Cascades’ youth summer camp for grades 5-6 and senior high summer camp for grades 9-12, first of five consecutive days, Camp Magruder, Rockaway Beach. $320. 503-460-3024, 1-866-200-5559 or www.campcascades.org.
  12:15 p.m., Vacation Bible School Carnival, Newberg Christian Church, 2315 Villa Road, Newberg. Free. 503-538-3104.
  5 p.m., Healing revival meeting with Denny Cline, pastor of Albany Vineyard Fellowship, New  Horizons Church, 2705 N.E. Destiny Drive, McMinnville. 503-472-4970.
  6 p.m. Rescue acappella vocal group in concert,  Southwest Bible Church, 14605 SW Weir Road, Beaverton. 503-524-7000, www.rescuemusic.com.
  6 to 7 p.m. July Ashland Evangelical Joint Prayer Meeting, at GracePoint Nazarene, 1760 E. Main near Walker Street Middle School, Ashland. About a dozen churches and fellowships will gather for prayer and song. Margaret 541-482-1784 or Illis 541-482-3836, Monday through Thursday mornings. 

Monday, July 21
  8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Royals Basketball Girls Camp for first through fourth grades, first of five consecutive days, Portland Christian Schools, 12425 N.E. San Rafael St, Portland. Guest speakers are Anthony Baugher, boys hoop coach at the school; Adam Decker, boys assistant basketball coach at Portland Christian High School; Ray Funk, Yakima Valley Community College athletic director and men's basketball coach; Aaron Wuitschick, Yakima County deputy sheriff and motivational speaker. Cost: $75 before June 1, $100 after. 503-754-0831.
  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Blow-Out Week summer activity for first through fifth grades, first of four consecutive days, Dayspring Fellowship, 1755 Lockhaven Drive NE, Keizer.  Field trips, skits, crafts, snacks, singing, Bible stories, overnighter.  $105 before if paid by July 17.. 503-390-3900, ext 328.
  Noon, African evangelist and church planter Daniel Amokabe speaking at luncheon of Downtown Vancouver Chapter of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship of America, Dulin’s Cafe, 1708 Main St., Vancouver, Wash.  360-989-7262. 
  Summer conference with Jerry Praetzel, first of five consecutive days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E, Silverton. Suggested donation: $150/adult, $75/child 7-12, $35/child 3-6, under 3 free. 503-873-7743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org.
  7 to 10 p.m. Institute in Basic Life Principles seminar, first of six consecutive days, Family Worship Center, 5001 W. Powell Blvd, Gresham.  503-642-3958 or 800-398-1290 or 630-323-9610 or iblp.org.

Tuesday, July 22
  8 a.m. to noon. Christian Not-For Profit Accounting Workshop, Module 5—Accounting and Financial Statements Overview, Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary, 8435 N.E. Glisan, Portland. Fifth of six workshops designed for Christian ministries. Class limited to 10 people. Cost: $80 For registration form, atakamura@sterling.net or call 503-317-3644.
  1 to 2:30 p.m. Author Tony Campolo book signing and talk, Chapters Books, 701 E. First St, Newberg. Campolo is the featured speaker this week at the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends in Newberg. 503-538-9419.
  7 p.m. Pastor's Renewal Conference, first of four consecutive days,  Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 2110 Santiam Hwy, Albany. Speakers are Bill and Beni Johnson, Denny Cline, Steve Shultz, The Riveras.. 541-924-0883.

THURSDAY, JULY 24
  7 a.m., Vancouver networking breakfast for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Billygan’s Restaurant, 13200 N.E. Hwy. 99,  Vancouver, Wash.  503-320-9373 or www.christianchambernorthwest.com.
  7 p.m. The Continental Singers perform “New Beginnings”  in concert, Cornelius Community Church, 860 N Adair, Cornelius. This event is geared for the whole family. 503-628-1690.

Saturday, July 26
  Upward Trails Ministry's overnighter at Cone Peak (Northwest Forest Pass required). Bring lunch and water, dress in layers for the weather with good hiking boots and raincoat. Donation to driver recommended if car-pooling. $2 toll for Washington. 503-668-8950.
  8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Westside Compassion health and community fair for the needy, Hillsboro United Methodist Church 168 N.E. Eighth St., Hillsboro. Free. www.westsidecompassion.com.
  1 p.m.  Simple Solutions for Saving Money, Organizing and Downsizing, Trinity Lutheran Church, 500 N Second St, Silverton. Judi Nagel, “Clutter Free Queen” is a licensed professional organizer and graduate of Professional Organizer Training Institute, Portland. Free, no registration or donation. To register, www.trinity.utheranonline.org or 503-874-9481 or trinityevents@wildblue.net.
  3 p.m. AGM Northern Team Concert sponsored by Ambassadors of Gospel Music, Woodland Assembly of God, 360 Gun Club Road, Woodland, Wash. 360-658-1922, www.ambassadorsofgospelmusic.com.
  6 p.m. Formal dedication of new building for New Horizons Church, 2705 N.E. Destiny Drive, McMinnville.  503-472-4970 or www.newhorizonswebsite.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 27
  Fifth annual Christian benefit concert A Day for Grace, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg. Featured bands are Sanctus Real, Fireflight, Issaakar, Flipside, and Face in the Crowd. Concert proceeds will go to help 8 year old Kenzi Cullett of Roseburg with medical treatment. Tickets available at itickets.com and local Christian bookstores. Free housing available through churches for groups traveling. www.adaayforgrace.com or Jordan at 541-643-7161.
  10:30 a.m. African pastor Simeon Okah speaking, at Scappoose Foursquare Church, 33404 SW JP West Rd, Scappoose. Okah, from Warri, Nigeria, will speak on end-times. 503-543-5069 or www.scappoosefourwquare.org.
  Afternoon, Annual Hymn Sing at Newberg Old-Fashioned Festival, Memorial Park in downtown Newberg.  503-538-1344.
  6 p.m. Sacred music with Crosswinds, Southwest Bible Church north lawn,14605 SW Weir Road, Beaverton. Free admission and refreshments. 503-524-7000.
  7 p.m. Casting Crowns and Mercy Me in concert, Lithia Motors Amphitheater, Exit 33 off Interstate 5, Medford. Cost: $20.50-$65.50. Tickets available at all evengel Bookstores and all Ticketmaster outlets. www.ticketmaster.com or 866-866-4502.

Monday, July 28
  8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Royals Basketball Girls Camp for fifth through eighth grades, first of five consecutive days, Portland Christian Schools, 12425 N.E. San Rafael St, Portland. Guest speakers are Anthony Baugher, boys hoop coach at the school; Adam Decker, boys assistant basketball coach at Portland Christian High School; Ray Funk, Yakima Valley Community College athletic director and men's basketball coach; Aaron Wuitschick, Yakima County deputy sheriff and motivational speaker. Cost: $75 before June 1, $100 after. 503-754-0831.
  9 a.m. to noon. Vacation Bible School, first of five consecutive days, Dundee United Methodist Church on Highway 99W, Dundee.  Indoor and outdoor Christian activities, music and crafts. Limited registration. 503-538-3064 or pastorgarry2dundeeumchurch.org.
  9 a.m.  to  noon. St. Johns Christian Church's Vacation Bible School  Welcome to God's Big Backyard , first of five consecutive days,  8044 N Richmond Ave, Portland.  503-286-0613 or sjccoffice@comcast.net.
  9 a.m. to noon.  Beach Party: Surfin' Through the Scriptures, Vacation Bible School, first of five consecutive days, Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2420 N.E Fairview Ave, Fairview. For kids who have completed K-5th grade. 503-667-6800 or agrosskopf001@luthersem.edu,  www.smithmemorialpres.org.
  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Corban College and Graduate School’s Warrior Girls Volleyball Camp, first of three consecutive days,  5000 Deer Park Drive S.E., Salem.  Grades 9-12, 9 a.m. to noon, grades 5-8 from 1 to 4 p.m. $60. 503-375-7021.
  3 p.m. Conference with Peter Iliyn, first of five consecutive days,  Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Rd SE, Silverton. Suggested donation: $125/adult or teen, $60/child 7-12, $30/child 3-6, children under 3 free. 503-873-7743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org
  Oregon Christian Writers’ Summer Coaching Conference, first of four consecutive days, Canby Grove Conference Center. Keynote speakers are authors Stephen Bly and Melody Carlson.  oregonchristianwriters.org.
  Christian Youth Theater Presents  Seussical acting camp,  first of five consecutive days, First Church of God, 3300 N.E. 78th St, Vancouver Wash. 360-750-8550 or www.cytvanport.org.
  6 to 10 p.m., Kenya Pastor/Apostle Daniel Amakobe speaking, at Baja Fresh, 12286 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road, Tigard. 503-521-1723.

Tuesday, July 29
  7 p.m., Boarders for Christ’ skateboarding demonstration youth event, Newberg Christian Church, 2315 Villa Road, Newberg.  Based in California, Boaders for Christ includes both professional and amateur performers.  Free admission.  503-538-3104.

Thursday, July 31
  Peoples Church of Salem’s Family Campout, first of three consecutive days, Neskowin Creek RV Park, seven miles outside of Lincoln City. Easy access to beach, golf courses, indoor swimming pool, playground, etc.  $15 per night for RVs, $10 for tents. 503-304-4000 or www.peopleschurch.com.
  United Methodist Women Missions Conference, hosted by George Fox University, 414 N Meridian St, Newberg.
  Wiconi International’s Living Waters Family Camp and Powwow, first of four consecutive days, Aldersgate Conference Center,  790 Marion Road S.E., Turner. www.wiconi.com, 360-546-1867.