Historic Adventist Village

The Historic Adventist Village is open again for full tours. For information, call Stanley Cottrell, tour director, at 269-209-2915 or 269-965-3000. Remember, donations ($5/person is suggested) support the Village.

Illinois

Broadview Academy Alumni Weekend is May 3–5. We want all Alumni who are able to be there to be in attendance on the campus of our beloved school. Please put these dates on your calendar, and make a point of being there. We will miss you if you aren't. We want to honor all former faculty and staff. For more information, contact Ed Gutierrez at 630-232-9034, or visit website www.broadviewacademy.org/.

Bike-A-Thon: Sun., May 20, the Northern Illinois Bike-A-Thon will begin right at 9:00 a.m. This is a 50-mile ride to raise funds for the KABINS 4 KIDS project, building more cabins at Camp Akita. There are some cool prizes, including a laptop computer, for those who raise the most. For more information, call 630-856-2874, or go online to www.campakita.com/.

North Aurora Seventh-day Adventist Church Celebrates Its First 100 Years: North Aurora Church, located at 37W219 Mooseheart Road, was formally organized as the Aurora Adventist Church 100 years ago on Jan. 12, 1907. A number of celebratory and memorial events will be held throughout 2007 in celebration, culminating in a Centennial Sabbath weekend, Sept. 28–30. As part of the celebration, church officials are gathering information about the church and photos from throughout the years. Information on previous members and pastors as well as students and teachers at the Aurora Adventist Elementary School is needed. Please contact Pastor Ken Veal by e-mail at unkv@aol.com or phone 630-208-0121.

Illinois Youth Challenge 2007: Wanted! Youth ages 15 and older for summer missionary work. Meet and make new friends, witness of Jesus, learn life-long skills, and earn a good summer wage, including scholarship toward academy or college tuition! If you are college-age and have experience, you may qualify for student leadership! Contact Ron Clark and ask for details about Illinois Youth Challenge 2007. Call 815-372-2913 or 314-422-4096, or e-mail rclark@rhpa.org for more information.

Indiana

Pathfinder Fair: Enjoy this exciting annual event at Timber Ridge Camp May 4–6. For additional information, contact Dean Whitlow at 812-829-2507 or dwhitlow@hughes.net.

Conference School Outdoor Education Week is May 14–17 at Timber Ridge Camp for fifth and sixth graders. For registration information, contact Lutricia Whitlow at 812-829-2507 or lwhitlow@hughes.net, or contact the Indiana Conference education department at 317-844-6201.

The Third Annual Indianapolis Junior Academy and Cicero Elementary Golf Outing will be held May 17 at Bear Slide Golf Club, 6770 East 231st St., Cicero. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; team tee off starts at 8:30 a.m. Fee includes green fees, cart, practice range, trophies, door prizes, and a fantastic lunch. Sign up your team or join a four-person scramble with men's, ladies', and coed flights to choose from. Corporate sponsors, prizes, and items for the auction that follows are sought; donations are tax deductible. Proceeds will benefit the two schools. For additional information, contact Mark Fogg at 317-513-3774 or e-mail mark.fogg@unitedagy.com. Download registration forms at www.glendalesda.org.

Adventurer Family Weekend, May 18–20, is a special learning and camping weekend for families with Adventurer-age children at Timber Ridge Camp. For registration information, contact Dean Whitlow at 812-829-2507 or e-mail dwhitlow@hughes.net.

B.I.K.E. (Bike Indiana Kilometer Excursion): Join this long weekend (June 7–10) of biking 50–70 miles a day in northeast Indiana. Sabbath is a layover day of rest and fellowship. Camping will be in state parks; bring your own tents, etc. All meals and a sag wagon (mobile snack shop) will be provided. Go to www.trcamp.org to download registration forms, or call the Indiana Conference youth department at 317-844-6201.

Lake Union

Offerings:

May 5 Local Church Budget

May 12 Disaster & Famine Relief

May 19 Local Church Budget

May 26 Local Conference Advance

Special Days:

May 5 Community Services Sabbath

May 12 Youth Sabbath

Michigan

Adelphian Academy Homecoming: Alumni, faculty, and friends of Adelphian Academy are invited to the Annual Homecoming Weekend June 8–9. Randy Roberts will speak during the Sabbath worship service. Honored classes: 1957, '67, and '82. For additional information, go to the Adelphian Academy website, www.adelphianacademy.com, or call Clarence Brummett at 909-796-8593.

Tri-City Seventh-day Adventist School's 50th Anniversary: Saginaw, Midland, St. Charles, and Bay City Churches are planning an Aug. 3–5 celebration. Former teachers, students, or supporters of Tri-City School, Intermediate, or Junior Academy should contact Esther (Kroulik) Trombley at 989-790-2508, e-mail tricity@misda.org, or mail to Tri-City Seventh-day Adventist School, 3955 Kochville Rd., Saginaw, MI 48604.

North American Division

Camp Blue Ridge summer camp and retreat center will celebrate 50 years of service to the youth and Adventist congregations of the Potomac Conference the weekend of June 1–3. On this date, the camp staff want to invite former campers and staff to return for a reunion weekend in recognition of the ministry impact the camp has had during the last 50 years. Come for just a day or for the weekend and visit with friends. To register for this weekend, call 540-886-0771, or visit us on the Web at www.cbrsda.com. Registration deadline is May 21. For more information you can also e-mail 50thcelebration@cbrsda.com.

First Adventist Single Adult Ministries (ASAM) Convention will be held July 5–7 in Orlando. Approximately half of the Seventh-day Adventist Church membership is made up of singles. When Adventist couples divorce, 70 percent will leave the church in one year. Adventist singles need attention and encouragement from their church, with opportunities to meet and to network. This year ASAM will hold their first division-wide convention. Powerful plenary speakers, networking opportunities, and lots of seminars. Churches, start promoting this information now—many singles will need to budget as far in advance as possible. For more information and to register, contact www.plusline.org and www.pursueyourpassion2007.com.

Stonecave Homecoming Association is pleased to announce Homecoming 2007 scheduled for July 11–15 in Chattanooga, Tenn. If you once attended the (former) Adventist academies of Stonecave, Castle Valley, Stoneybrook, or Beautiful Valley, we invite you to come to rebuild friendships, reconnect with classmates, and reunite with Alumni. Featuring Penny Turner for a ladies retreat and Bill Young for our Homecoming special. For more information, call 863-385-1856, or visit www.beatifulstoneycaveacastleassoc.org/.

Covington/Taylor Mill (Kentucky) SDA Church's 40th Anniversary will be July 14 at Taylor Mill, Ky. All former members are invited to attend. For more information, call Sandra Silbersack Bowman at 859-525-7676, or e-mail taylormillsdachurch@yahoo.com.

Wisconsin

Did you know that Seventh-day Adventists ride Harleys? They sure do, and Wisconsin Academy is planning its third Annual Motorcycle Rally. The Rally will take place in Door County, Wis., the weekend of July 20–22. Come out and share your love for riding with other Adventists. For more information, contact Michelle Shufelt at 920-623-3300 ext. 18, or e-mail development@wisacad.org.