“Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” Musical. Taproot Theatre, 204 N 85th St., Seattle • taproottheatre.org, (206) 292-ARTS

THRU SEP 7

JUL 8 • TUESDAY

“Love, Sex & Lasting Relationships” DVD study hosted by Adult Singles’ Ministry, continues Tuesdays through Sep. 10. 7pm, Rainier View Christian Church, 12305 Spanaway Loop Rd. S, Tacoma • (253) 531-6255

JUL 9 • WEDNESDAY

Home Business Fair Brunch of Seattle Northshore Women’s Connection with special guest Myrna Maclaren. Affiliate of Stonecroft Ministries. 9:45-11:30am, Inglewood Golf & Country Club, 6505 Inglewood Rd. NE, Kenmore, $12 • RSVP (425) 827-9253, (206) 367-2276

JUL 11 • FRIDAY

“Voice of Joy” Choir from Karmoy, Norway. 7pm, Rock of Ages Lutheran Brethren Church, 316 N. 70th St., Seattle, offering • (206) 783-4161

ITM Pacific Northwest Music Awards & Concert. Proceeds benefit World Vision, sponsored by G1 Magazine. 7pm, Harambee, 316 S 3rd St., Renton, $15 • (425) 259-6272

JUL 12 • SATURDAY

GrahamJam: A family concert in the park featuring local bands. Sponsored by Graham Emmanuel Baptist Church. 1-8pm, Frontier Park, Pierce County Fair Grounds, 21718 Meridian E, Graham, free • (253) 847-3577

Hymn Sing with special guests Marilyn Biggs, Rhonda Jones, and Mark & Kathy Lee. 5-5:45pm, Washington Cathedral, 12300 Woodinville-Redmond Rd. NE, Redmond • wacathedral.org, (425) 869-LIFE

Redeeming Encounters Revival Event. 6pm, Beautiful Savior Banquet Hall, 12810 35th Ave. SE, Everett, free • (425) 750-4311

“Voice of Joy” Choir from Karmoy, Norway. 7pm, Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, offering • (425) 775-2776

Addison Road in Concert. Sponsored by Calvary Chapel Eastside. 7pm, Bellevue Community College Student Union, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, free •  calvarychapeleastside.com, (425) 641-7717

JUL 12-13 • SAT-SUN

The Greater Northwest Gear and Guitar Bazaar with music by Rich Severson, Ron Block, Lincoln Brewster, and David Ellefson. Also features exhibit area and clinics. SnowPlex Event Center, Western WA Fairgrounds, Puyallup. By CMS Productions • gearandguitar.com, (253) 770-0650

JUL 12-SEP 7

“Illuminating the Word: The Saint John’s Bible” exhibition at the Tacoma Art Museum • tacomaartmuseum.org, (253) 272-4258

JUL 13 • SUNDAY

Family Fun Fair including Lookout Mountain Gospel Railroad train rides, food, bible stories, games and more. Continues Sundays through Aug. 10. 12:30-2:30pm, Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Ln. • (360) 595-2230

“Taste of Southern Gospel” with the Liberty Quartet. 6pm, Calvary Christian Assembly, 6801 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, free • (206) 525-7474

“Voice of Joy” Choir from Karmoy, Norway. 6pm, Aurora Church of the Nazarene, 1900 N 175th St., Shoreline, offering • (206) 542-2111

Dr. Dave Martin, special guest speaker. 6pm, River of Life Fellowship, 10615 SE 216th St., Kent • riveroflifefellowship.org, (253) 859-0832

Rend the Heavens Concert of rock ‘n roll worship. 6pm, Shoreline Community Church, 125 NE 185th St. • shorelinecc.com, (206) 362-4790

JUL 13-17 • SUN-THU

“The Torch” Vacation Bible Camp with Olympic Theme, for age 3-6th grade. 5:30-7:30pm Sun, 9:30am-12:30pm Mon-Thu, Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd. NE, Redmond, cost varies • occ.org, (425) 895-5938

JUL 13-18 • SUN-FRI

Park of the Pines Summer Conference with special guests Dr. Russel L. Kaufman and Jahn Hedberg. 7:30pm, Park of the Pines, 23458 30th Ave. S, Kent • parkofthepines.com, (206) 878-2735

JUL 14 • MONDAY

Blood Drive sponsored by Puget Sound Blood Center. 1-3:30pm, 4:30-7pm, Edmonds Adventist Church, 8625 196th St. SW • (425) 771-5302

JUL 14-18 • MON-FRI

Trinity Lutheran Bible Camp for kids 3rd-7th grades. Millersylvania State Park ELC, $175 • (360) 357-6574

Power Lab Vacation Bible Adventure for K-7th. Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds • westgatechapel.com, (425) 775-2776

Vacation Bible School with the HMS Repentance for kids 1st-5th grades. 9am-12:30pm, Northshore Baptist Church, 10301 NE 145th St., Bothell, $25 • nsb.org, (425) 821-5252

JUL 15 • TUESDAY

“Godspell” Auditions. Sponsored by Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches. 7-10pm, Grace Baptist Church, 2507 N. Vassault St., Tacoma • ea-abc.org, (253) 859-2226

JUL 15-19 • TUE-SAT

Reproducing Effective Leaders, course based on 2 Timothy 2:2. 7:45am-12:45pm, Seattle Bible College, 11625 Airport Rd., Ste. B, Everett, cost varies • seattlebiblecollege.edu, (425) 212-3530

JUL 16 • WEDNESDAY

Renton/Kent Women’s Connection Luncheon with special guest Nancy Reed. Also featuring “Quilt Show by Covington Quilters”. 11:30am-1pm, Golden Steer Restaurant, 23826 104th, Kent, $13.75 • RSVP (425) 271-3198

JUL 17 • THURSDAY

“Creative Inspirations” Puyallup Christian Women’s Club Brunch with special guests Anna Gutierrez, Emily Haney, Nancy Reed and local artist Rose Johnson . 9:30-11am, Best Western Hotel Park Plaza, 9620 South Hill Park Place E., $11 • RSVP (253) 891-8885

JUL 19 • SATURDAY

RCS Ministries First Annual Prophets Breakfast with Pavi Dawson, Dana McClendon, Rev. Royce C. Shorter, James Broughton, Leslie Braxton, James Jiles, Taryn Howard, Grady Austin, Robin Henderson and the RCS Ministries Ensemble. 9am, Langston Hughes Center Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S, Seattle, $25 • (206) 723-3152

“Godspell” Auditions. Sponsored by Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches. 10am-4pm, Fremont Baptist Church, 717 N. 36th St., Seattle • ea-abc.org, (253) 859-2226

Summer Slam 2008 featuring local talent in worship. Cosponsored by World Vision. 6pm, Christ the King Bible Fellowship, 35448 11th Ave. SW, Federal Way, free • ckbf.org, (253) 835-9209

Jerry Correlli in concert. 7:30-8:45pm, Java Fusion Coffee House, 6820 6th Ave., Tacoma • javafusion.net, (253) 565-1017

JUL 20 • SUNDAY

8th Annual Wacky Wheelays: Community Field Day with games, wheeled relays, and potluck BBQ. By Peak Adventures and Northshore Baptist Church. 3:15pm, Bothell High School • nsb.org/peak, (425) 821-5252

JUL 20-25 • SUN-FRI

Park of the Pines Summer Conference with special guests Dr. Homer Heater, Jr., Marlys Prociw. 7:30pm, Park of the Pines, 23458 30th Ave. S, Kent • parkofthepines.com, (206) 878-2735

JUL 21-25 • MON-FRI

Vacation Bible School, for kids age 3-5th grade. 9am-12pm, Grace Lutheran Church, 22975 24th Ave. S, Des Moines • gotgrace.com, (206) 878-2460

SonWorld Adventure Park Vacation Bible Adventure, for kids age 4-entering 7th grade. 9:15am-12pm, Berean Bible Church, 2345 N 185th St., Shoreline • RSVP berean-shoreline.org, (206) 364-1466

JUL 23-26 • WED-SAT

11th Annual Creation Northwest 08 with special guests including Newsboys, Switchfoot, Toby MAC, Kutless, Barlow Girl, Jeremy Camp, Skillet, David Crowder Band, Hawk Nelson, Ayiesha, Phil Wickham, Paul Baloche, Disciple, Red, The Myriad, Superchick, Dizmas, Ron Luce, Bob Lenz, David Nasser, Phil Keaggy, and more. The Gorge Amphitheatre, George, $55-$135 • creationfest.com, 1-800-327-6921

JUL 27 • SUNDAY

Katinas in concert. 6pm, River of Life Fellowship, 10615 SE 216th St., Kent, free • riveroflifefellowship.org, (253) 859-0832

JUL 27-AUG 1 • SUN-FRI

Park of the Pines Summer Conference with special guests Dr. Donald A. Urey, Dr. Victoria Kincaid-Theriault and William McAdams. 7:30pm, Park of the Pines, 23458 30th Ave. S, Kent • parkofthepines.com, (206) 878-2735

JUL 27-AUG 2 • SUN-SAT

2008 Aviation Summer Camp. Mission Aviation Training Academy Hanger, Arlington Municipal Airport, $450 • mata-usa.org, (425) 231-5855

JUL 27-AUG 3 • SUN-SUN

KTIS Cruise to Alaska with special guests Aaron Shust, Brandon Heath, American Idol finalist Chris Sligh, and Bob Stromberg of Triple Espresso (MN). Inspiration Cruises, leaving Seattle, prices vary • inspirationcruises.com, 1-800-247-1899

JUL 28 • MONDAY

Need to Breathe in Concert. 8pm, The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, $13-$15 • thetripledoor.net, (206) 838-4333

JUL 28 – AUG 1 • MON-FRI

3rd Annual David Shelton Ministries Summer Drama Camp with director Tonya Nichols. For ages 12-18. 9am-3:30pm daily plus Friday evening performance, Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd., Redmond, $150 • davidshelton.org, (425) 485-8677

JUL 28 – AUG 3 • MON-SUN

Family Camp. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, costs vary • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

AUG 1-2 • FRI-SAT

Living Proof Live with Beth Moore and music by Travis Cottrell & the Praise Team, live simulcast from Louisville, KY. For simulcast locations and costs, see www.lifeway.com/lplsimulcast

AUG 3-6 • SUN-WED

Team Church: Get Wired in 2008 with special guests Kevin Gerald, Craig Groeschel, Peter Wilson, Gary Clarke, Paul Scanlon, Carl Lentz and the Hillsong London Worship Team. Champions Centre, 1819 E 72nd St., Tacoma, costs vary • championcentre.com, (253) 475-6454

AUG 3-8 • SUN-FRI

Park of the Pines Summer Conference with special guests Dr. Gary G. Cohen, Marion Cohen and Caralee Fredericks. 7:30pm, Park of the Pines, 23458 30th Ave. S, Kent • parkofthepines.com, (206) 878-2735

AUG 4-9 • MON-SAT

Berachah Soccer Camp for kids 8-16. Camp Berachah, Auburn, $355 • campberachah.org, (253) 939-0488

AUG 5 • TUESDAY

Hillsong London in Concert. 6pm, Champion’s Centre Tacoma, 1819 E 72nd St., $12 • teamchurch.championscentre.com, (253) 475-6454

AUG 7-8 • THU-FRI

“The Leadership Summit” Simulcast by Willow Creek with special guests Bill Hybels, Craig Groeschel, Brad Anderson, Wendy Kopp, John Burke, Chuck Colson, Efrem Smith, Bill George, Catherine Rohr, and Gary Haugen. See website for locations & prices • www.willowcreek.com

AUG 8-9 • FRI-SAT

“Destination” Family Learning Adventure (Homeschool conference) with speakers including David & Shirley Quine, Terry Small, Todd Wilson, Zan Tyler, Tina Houser, Dr. Tom Hoyle, Bill Jack and Pam Young. Conference of Washington Association of Teaching Christian Homes (WATCH). Seattle Pacific University, costs vary • WATCHhome.org, (253) 737-5433

AUG 9 • SAT

Concert by Russell Newport. 7:30pm, Park of the Pines, 23458 30th Ave. S, Kent • parkofthepines.com, (206) 878-2735

AUG 10-15 • SUN-FRI

Park of the Pines Summer Conference with special guests Dr. Donald R. Hubbard and Russell Newport. 7:30pm, Park of the Pines, 23458 30th Ave. S, Kent • parkofthepines.com, (206) 878-2735

AUG 15-17 • FRI-SUN

FreedomFest 2008: Music & Art Festival with music by Phil Wickham, KJ52, Everyday Sunday, Worth Dying For, Esterlyn and many more. Stocker Farms, Snohomish, costs vary • freedomfest.org, 1-800-965-HOPE

AUG 16 • SATURDAY

Jubilee 2008: Community work projects with local churches. An Eastside Kingdom Project. Bellevue • jubileeservice.org

The Call DC: Day of united fasting and prayer for the country. 10am-10pm Eastern, Washington, D.C. or live web-streaming • thecall.com

AUG 17 • SUNDAY

John Bevere, guest speaker. 6pm, River of Life Fellowship, 10615 SE 216th St., Kent, free • riveroflifefellowship.org, (253) 859-0832

AUG 17-22 • SUN-FRI

Park of the Pines Summer Conference with special guests Dr. James B. Raiford and Fred Duncan. 7:30pm, Park of the Pines, 23458 30th Ave. S, Kent • parkofthepines.com, (206) 878-2735

AUG 22 • FRIDAY

Gaither Homecoming Tour: Bill Gaither and Friends. 7pm, Tacoma Dome, $20.50-$40.50 • gaither.com

AUG 24 • SUNDAY

Spirit Fest ’08: Jars of Clay in concert with Leeland. Evergreen State Fair, Monroe, $15-$35 • ticketmaster.com, (360) 805-6700

Big Daddy Weave in concert. 6pm, River of Life Fellowship, 10615 SE 216th St., Kent, free • riveroflifefellowship.org, (253) 859-0832

AUG 24- SEP 1 • SUN-MON

Park of the Pines Summer Conference with special guests Dr. Gerald Benjamin and James Giger. 7:30pm, Park of the Pines, 23458 30th Ave. S, Kent • parkofthepines.com, (206) 878-2735

AUG 29-SEP 1 • FRI-MON

Labor Day Family Camp. Camp Berachah, Auburn, cost varies • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

AUG 30-31 • SAT-SUN

Firwood Family Alumni Adventure. The Firs, Bellingham, costs vary • thefirs.org, 1-800-765-3477

SEP 2-7 • TUE-SUN

Adult Retreat (55+) with guest speakers Dr. Ron Allen & Joshua Brooks, and music by John & Jan Sinkevitch. The Firs, Bellingham, $99-$258 • thefirs.org, 1-800-765-3477

SEP 5-7 • FRI-SUN

Marriage Encounter. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • 1-800-228-6724, warmbeach.com

“Dad & Me” Weekend – Dads & Sons. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, costs vary • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

SEP 6 • SATURDAY

Jason Grey in concert. 6pm, Eastside Foursquare Church, 14520 100th Ave. NE, Bothell, free • eastsidechurch.org, (425) 488-2500 x241

SEP 9 • TUESDAY

Casting Crowns in Concert. 7:30pm, Puyallup Fair & Events Center, $17.50-$37.50 • ticketmaster.com, (206) 628-0888

SEP 12-14 • FRI-SUN

“Dad & Me” Weekend – Dads & Daughters. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, costs vary • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

SEP 13 • SATURDAY

Parent & Child Trail Rides for kids 8+, includes lunch. Noon, Camp Berachah, Auburn, $25 • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

SEP 20 • SATURDAY

Parent & Child Trail Rides for kids 8+, includes lunch. Noon, Camp Berachah, Auburn, $25 • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

Michael W. Smith & Steven Curtis Chapman in concert. 7:30pm, The Puyallup Fair, $20-$50 • thefair.com

SEP 22-24 • MON-WED

2008 Pacific Northwest Pastors Conference with guest speakers Chuck Smith, Tom Stipe, Ricky Ryan, Britt Merrick and Wayne Taylor. Sponsored by Calvary Fellowship. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, costs vary • calvaryfellowship.org, (425) 775-3422

SEP 27 • SATURDAY

“The Truth Project” Simulcast by Focus on the Family with Dr. Del Tackett. For simulcast sites, see thetruthproject.org.

Parent & Child Trail Rides for kids 8+, includes lunch. Noon, Camp Berachah, Auburn, $25 • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

OCT 10-12 • FRI-SUN

Women’s Fall Retreat with guest speaker Bette Nordberg. The Firs, Bellingham, $81-$159 • thefirs.org, 1-800-765-3477

OCT 11 • SATURDAY

Parent & Child Trail Rides for kids 8+, includes lunch. Noon, Camp Berachah, Auburn, $25 • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

OCT 18 • SATURDAY

Parent & Child Trail Rides for kids 8+, includes lunch. Noon, Camp Berachah, Auburn, $25 • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

OCT 31 • FRIDAY

Community Harvest Party. Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds • westgatechapel.com, (425) 775-2776

OCT 31-NOV 2 • FRI-SUN

Emmaus Road with guest speaker Dr. Marva J. Dawn. The Firs, Bellingham, $70-$189 • thefirs.org, 1-800-765-3477

NOV 5-7 • WED-FRI

National Outreach Convention with worship by Lincoln Brewster and speakers including Adam Christing, Erwin McManus, Lee Strobel, Dan Kimball, Miles McPherson, Mark Mittelberg, Nancy Grisham, Francis Chan and more. Presented by Outreach Magazine. Town and Country Resort Hotel & Convention Center, San Diego, prices vary • nationaloutreachconvention.com, 1-800-991-6011

NOV 7-8 • FRI-SAT

Converge: National ALPHA Conference 2008 with special guests Donald Miller and Brenton Brown. Westminster Chapel, 13646 NE 24th St., Bellevue, $99-$199 • alphana.org

NOV 7-9 • FRI-SUN

Marriage Encounter. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • 1-800-228-6724, warmbeach.com

NOV 11 • TUESDAY

Fall Banquet & Silent Auction. 6-9pm, Camp Berachah, Auburn • RSVP campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

NOV 14-15 • FRI-SAT

Christian Music Summit with special guests Paul Baloche, Kathryn Scott, Lincoln Brewster, Tree63, Brenton Brown, Brian Doerksen and more. Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd. NE, Redmond, $129-$149 • christianmusicianssummit.com, (425) 702-0303

Promise Keepers “Manhood ’08: Let the Truth be Told” with special guests Isaac Canales, Mike Silva, Josh McDowell, Dobie Weasel, Kenny Luck, Dan Seaborn, Rick Rigsby and Stephen Newby. Tacoma Dome, $74.95-$89.95 • promisekeepers.org, 1-866-PROMISE

NOV 27-30 • THU-SUN

Thanksgiving Family Camp. Camp Berachah, Auburn, cost varies • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

DEC 4-28

Lights of Christmas. 5-10pm, Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • 1-800-228-6724, warmbeach.com

DEC 12-15 • FRI-MON

“Step Into Africa” World Vision Experience: AIDS, a walk through exhibit & audio tour. Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd. NE, Redmond, free • reserve tickets www.worldvisionexperience.org


2009
MAR 20-21 • FRI-SAT

“Invincible: Ready For Anything” 2008-2009 Dare2Share Student Conference Tour with special guests including Greg Stier, Derwin Gray, Zane Black, Fee, and Leeland. Key Arena • dare2share.org, 1-800-462-8355

MAR 26-28 • THU-SAT

“Equipping the Next Great Generation” Northwest Christian Education Conference. Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd., Redmond • nwcec.org, (425) 844-9286

MAY 1 • FRIDAY

Pierce County Prayer Breakfast with special guest Stephen Baldwin, presented by Greater Tacoma Christian Laymen’s Outreach. 6:30am, Tacoma Dome • piercecoprayer.org, (253) 209-5638