CAMPS
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church hosts a Power Lab Vacation Bible School from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday at 9320 Meadow Way, Everett.
The program for children ages 4 to 11 focuses on asking Jesus for the power to be thankful, to help others, to be brave, to live confidently and to tell others.
For more information, call 425-337-6663.
Bethany Christian Assembly presents Power Lab Vacation Bible School, “Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power” from 9 a.m. to noon Monday to Thursday at 2715 Everett Ave., Everett.
The annual program is expected to draw several hundred kids. It ends with a family and friends night on Thursday, starting at 5 p.m. followed by a free barbecue and carnival with bounce houses and a short closing program.
To register, go to www.bca-online.com/children.htm.
For more information, call 425-339-3303 or e-mail kids@bca-online.com.
Christ the King Lutheran Church in Snohomish presents Power Lab Vacation Bible School 9 a.m. to noon Monday to Thursday at 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish. The program is for preschoolers to fourth graders. Register online at www.ctksnohomish.org.
For more information, call 360-568-5704.
The Arlington Point Church hosts an Ambassador In Sport soccer camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday at Twin Rivers Park in Arlington.
Meet at Arlington Point Church, 18722 59th Ave. NE, Arlington.
The camp is open to boys and girls ages 6 to 14 and provides basic and advanced soccer skills with coaches and experienced players. The week ends with a “World Cup” competition and family barbecue. Each camper will receive a soccer ball and a T-shirt.
The cost is $145 per child.
For more information, call 360-435-1616 or go to www.greatdaycamp.org.
Classes – Preschool
Prince of Peace Preschool has openings for the 2008-09 school year. Affordable classes are available for ages 3 to 5 at multiple locations.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is at 9320 Meadow Way, Everett.
For more information, call 425-338-1933 or to www.pplc.org.
Concerts
Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church hosts Jim Scott for a “Musical Celebration of the Earth” at 10 a.m. Sunday at 19020 Woodinville-Duvall Road, Woodinville.
Scott, an educator, singer, guitarist and songwriter, plans to present his musical message of environmental responsibility.
For more information, call 425-788-6044.
The Memorial Community Church in Everett presents the Nashville-based “Blackwood Legacy” gospel group at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Admission is free.
Former Blackwood Brothers Quartet lead singer and Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee Rick Price leads the tribute concert, which features favorite hymns such as “Beulah Land” and “How Great Thou Art.”
Washington native Luke Yates, a pianist and vocalist, and former Florida Boys Tenor Don E. Thomas plan to perform.
The Memorial Community Church is located at 710 Pecks Drive.
For more information, call 866-855-1036 or go to www.blackwoodlegacy.org.
Festivals
The Snohomish Church of the Nazarene hosts an outdoor church service to celebrate Kla Ha Ya Days from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at 1017 13th St., Snohomish.
The free event is scheduled to kick off with lattes and breakfast from the Chapel Cafe from 8:30 to 10 a.m. followed by the message from pastor Rick Jacobson at 10:30 a.m. The program includes a skit, a praise band group, games and face painting with lunch from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Childcare will be provided. Parking is available around the corner on Avenue A and on the grassy area next to the church’s Avenue A entrance.
For more information, call 425-737-2959 or 360-568-2512 or e-mail office@wuuc.org or go to www.wuuc.org.
Film showings
First Presbyterian Church of Everett presents movie nights from 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays at 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
Organizers plan to show the movie “Dead Man Walking” on Friday.
Food and board games are planned before and after the screening.
For more information, call 425-259-7139.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church presents free outdoor movie nights beginning at dusk the second Friday of each month through September at 9613 20th St. SE, Everett.
Moviegoers are asked to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy family-friendly outdoor movies.
For more information, call 425-334-6817 or go to www.holycross-lutheranchurch.org.
Kids’ Programs
First Congregational United Church of Christ invites the public to a “Welcome Back Oscar” puppet ceremony, 10 a.m. Sunday at 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
Pastor Steve Hennings, a ventriloquist, is back from vacation and his puppet Oscar is back, too, after an extended “hospital stay.”
Kids can meet Oscar and participate in a special Sunday service. Friends are invited. Violinist Amy Gudorf plans to perform.
For more information, call 425-252-7224.
A Gathering Grove presents free family entertainment nights from 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 2820 Oakes Ave., Everett. A Gathering Grove provides spiritual books, coffee and music.
For more information, call 425-512-8845 or go to www.agatheringgrove.com.
A Gathering Grove presents a music and jam session 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays at 2820 Oakes Ave., Everett.
The open mike night for musicians, bands, poets and kids is free.
For more information, call 425-512-8845 or go to www.agatheringgrove.com.
Programs
St. Cecilia Catholic Church hosts Returning Catholics information sessions from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 12 at 26900 78th Ave. NW, Stanwood.
The orientation is designed to help formerly active Catholics who have drifted away from the church restart their journey of faith.
For more information, call 360-629-4425.
St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Lynnwood invites the public to tune in for “Conversations with Father Bob” today, Tuesday and Thursday. The radio program is broadcast from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturdays on KKNW (1150 AM) and from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and from 9 to 10 p.m. Thursdays on KBLE (1050 AM).
This week’s guests include Helen Osterle, the director of religious education at St. James Cathedral, Dennis DePape and Josie Gardner from Called and Gifted Workshop at St. Brendan Church in Bothell.
For more information, call 425-743-2929.
Tyler Anderson, medical director of Rafiki Orphan Village Uganda presents a “Doc Talk” from 6 to 8 p.m. July 31 at Providence Hospital Medical Center, Colby Campus, Rainier Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
A light dinner is planned.
Anderson and his family recently returned from a two-year trip to Uganda, where they worked with orphans. Anderson plans to provide a presentation with first-hand information about what it’s like to work in Africa at a medical outreach clinic. The Rafiki Foundation needs Christian medical staff for two short trips, including doctors, nurses, medical assistants, lab technicians and front office staff.
Reservations for the talk are appreciated but not required.
To RSVP or for more information, call 425-350-5837 or e-mail annie.rafiki.nw@hotmail.com or go to www.rafiki-foundation.org.
Recovery
The First Assembly of God Church presents Celebrate Recovery at 5 p.m. Sundays with meetings throughout the week, at 4705 Grove St., Marysville.
Celebrate Recovery is a 12-step recovery program based on the Scriptures. The program is designed for people, tired of the mess they are in, to help them find acceptance and help. The program is free and open to all ages.
For more information, call 360-659-2276 or e-mail celebraterecovery@marysvillefirst.org.
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