Religion briefs

The First United Methodist Church of Carson City will host a Vacation Bible School Monday-Friday. On Monday, check-in is 8:30 a.m. Tuesday-Friday, the school runs from 8:50 a.m.-noon.

Children aged 4 years through sixth grade are invited to Wildwood Forest to "Explore the Untamed Nature of God" and journey through a world filled with secret caves, special hideaways and surprises as they discover that God's character and love go beyond imagination.

Children are encouraged to bring a daily offering to donate to the Heifer Project International, which purchases farm animals such as chickens, rabbits, goats and an occasional cow for people in countries all around the world.

Vacation Bible School is free. For more information call the church office at 882-1436.

Crocodiles, fireflies, and swamplands will be the environment for the annual Vacation Bible School at the Airport Road Church of Christ, 3209 Airport Rd. in Carson City.

"Crocodile Dock" is the location for Bible stories, games, crafts, refreshments and fun songs that will raise the roof.

Kids from pre-school through middle school are invited 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 20-24. All activities are free and open to the public. For more information or to pre-register call 220-1805.

SAN FRANCISCO - Jehovah's Witnesses will convene Friday at San Francisco's Cow Palace for a three-day district convention for California and Nevada. This year's theme is "Keep on the Watch." Admission to the convention is free, and no collections will be taken. For more information, call Calvin Maxwell, 916-402-6980.