Illinois

Women's Ministries Retreat, "Legacy: An Aroma of Grace," will be Oct. 3–5 at Wyndham Lisle-Chicago, 3300 Warrenville Rd., Lisle, Ill. Featured speaker will be Karen Holford, associate director of family and children's ministries for the South England Conference. For more information, visit www.illinoisadventist.org and select Women's Ministries under Departments.

Indiana

One-Day Health Seminar with speakers Dr. Hans Diehl, developer of CHIP; Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, author of Reversing Heart Disease; and Dr. Antonia Demas, a leading authority on children's nutrition is slated. Indiana Healthy Choices is sponsoring this event, Sept. 19, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in Anderson, Ind. For registration information, contact Susan Landess at 765-621-7557 or susan_landess@yahoo.com.

Women's Ministries Fall Weekend Retreat is Sept. 19-21 at the Embassy Suites Indianapolis North with guest speaker Sally Streib, author of several books including Heart Mender and Summer of the Shark. To attend, you must register by Sept. 1. To register, contact Linda Reece at 317-844-6201 or lreece@indysda.org.

The Indiana Academy (IA) Alumni Association welcomes all graduates/attendees to the IA campus for Alumni Homecoming, Oct. 10–11. Honor classes are 1958, '68, '83 and '98. In addition, the classes of 1978 and 1988 will be recognized. Special recognition will be given to the golden-age classes of 1929-1957. For more information, contact Jimmy Arnett, alumni president, at 219-629-1177 or jimmy_arnett@vfc.com. As part of the weekend activities, the 18th annual Alumni Golf Classic and Auction will be held Fri., Oct. 10. For information regarding the golf/auction event, contact Lawrence Johnson at 765-649-7256 or ljohnson@mustinbuilders.com.

Lake Region

The Peterson-Warren Alumni Association (PWAA) annual homecoming celebration is fast approaching! Save the date: Sat., Sept. 20. Our divine worship keynote speaker is Pastor Corey Jackson of Northwest Church. Our theme is Ready for Sacrifice & Service! At 8:00 p.m. PWAA will be hosting a gala in Celebration of Project Faith. This black-tie affair will be held at Burton Manor Banquet & Conference Center, 27777 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Mich. The evening will include a delicious meal, networking, fellowship and entertainment. Honorable Judge Gregory Mathis will be honored as distinguished alumnus of the year. For more information about the homecoming or tickets for the gala, call 313-565-5808.

National Operation Reachback Annual Thinktank conference coming to Detroit Oct. 16–18 at The Double Tree Hotel, 5801 Southfield Freeway. "Empowering Young Black Males at Risk to Succeed" will help support Operation Reach Back's "Boys at Risk." Featured speakers include Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu, Rupert Bushner, Kwame R. Vanderhorst, Errol Liverpool, Ralph Shelton, Larry Folmar, Wendell Jeffrey, Edward Green, Paul Musson, Carl Dade, Roland Gresham, Sharonlynn Harrison, Calvin Rock, Rosa Banks and many more. Banquet Black Tie Affair $60. For further details, contact City Temple at 313-897-0506, or Helen Bryant at 313-610-3704.

Lake Union

Offerings

Sept 6 Local Church Budget

Sept 13 Fall Mission Appeal

Sept 20 Local Church Budget

Sept 27 Local Conference Advance

Thirteenth Sabbath Offering

Sept 27 North American Division

Special Days

Sept 6 Men's Day of Prayer

Sept 7–13 Nurture Periodicals (Adventist Review, Insight, Guide, Primary Treasure, Little Friend)

Sept 14–20 Family Togetherness Week

Sept 21–27 Hispanic Heritage Week

Michigan

The Michigan Boarding Academies Alumni Association invites all alumni from Adelphian Academy, Cedar Lake Academy, Grand Ledge Academy and Great Lakes Adventist Academy to Alumni Weekend, Oct. 10–11, on the campus of Great Lakes Adventist Academy. This year's honor classes are 1958, '68, '78, '83, '88 and '98. Come join us for a memorable weekend. For more information, visit www.glaa.net, or call the Alumni office at 989-427-5181.

Andrews Academy Homecoming Weekend: All alumni of Emmanuel Missionary College Academy, Andrews University Academy and Andrews Academy plan now to join us for special services on Fri. evening and all day Sabbath, Oct. 17–19. Honor classes are 1939, '44, '49, '54, '59, '64, '69, '74, '79, '84, '89, '94, '99 and 2004. For more details, contact the Academy Alumni office at 269-471-6140 or e-mail acadalum@andrews.edu.

Adult Singles Retreat: Mark your calendar and join fellow adult singles (over 21) for a relaxing retreat at Michigan's beautiful Camp AuSable, Oct. 23–26. Gail Micheff, Family Ministries director, and staff have planned a Christ-centered, uplifting program with plenty of fellowship, spiritual enrichment and fun. This is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends as well as renewing previous acquaintances. Registration forms are available at www.misda.org. For more information and prices, contact Alyce Blackmer at 517-316-1543 or e-mail ablackmer@misda.org.

Grand Rapids Adventist Academy is having a one-day-only Alumni Sabbath on Nov. 1. An overview of the day includes: Sabbath school, 9:45 a.m.; church service, 11:00 a.m.; fellowship dinner following church; vespers, 4:45 p.m.; and student/Alumni games, approximately 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact the school at 616-791-9797 or e-mail graa@misda.org.

North American Division

Oak Park Academy Alumni: Return to Gates Hall, Nevada, Iowa, Sept. 19 and 20, for a great time with classmates and friends. The honor classes are 1933, '38, '43, '48, '53, '58, '63, '68, '73, '78 and '83. For more information, go to www.opainiowa.com.

Whitecoat Veterans Reunion will be held at the Frederick Seventh-day Adventist Church the weekend of Sept. 19–21. All 2300 veterans welcome to attend this spiritual, social, educational reunion with tours of Fort Detrick and Mt. Aetna Nature Center. Bring memorabilia for display. For more information, contact Dr. Frank Damazo, 700 Montclaire Ave., Frederick, MD 21701; phone 301-662-4502; fax 301-695-3139; or e-mail thedamazos@aol.com.

Sunnydale Adventist Academy Alumni Weekend: To be held Oct. 2–5 in Centralia, Missouri. Honor classes are: 1948, '53, '58, '63, '68, '78, '83, '88 and '98. Activities start with the Silver Showcase, Thurs. evening, Oct. 2. For additional information, call 573-682-2164 or visit website www.sunnydale.org.

Health Summit West–English, 2008, Loma Linda University: The North American Division, Pacific Union and Loma Linda School of Health announce the 4th health certification training program Oct. 17–28. "Tell the World Christ Brings Health and Wholeness" will present featured speakers Pastors Jose Rojas and Hyveth Williams. Six "train-the-trainer" seminars will be conducted. For more information, go to www.nadhealthsummit.com.