Calendar
THURSDAY
Mayor’s Breakfast
Fountain Valley Planning & Building Director Andy Perea gives a presentation on “Code Enforcement: Working to Keep Fountain Valley a Nice Place to Live” at the city’s Mayor’s Breakfast, held in the Saltzer Conference Room of Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, 17100 Euclid St., Fountain Valley. The breakfast starts at 8 a.m. and costs $2. For more information, call (714) 593-4410.
Poke Restaurant Opening
North Shore Poke Co., a Hawaiian-style poke restaurant, celebrates its grand opening at 214 5th St., Huntington Beach. The ribbon-cutting event begins at 4:30 p.m. and includes free food samples, hula dancing, music and giveaways. For more information, call (714) 465-9011.
FRIDAY
Marine View Spring Fling
Marine View Middle School’s music department presents its annual Spring Fling at 7:15 p.m. in the school’s auditorium, 5682 Tilburg Drive, Huntington Beach. The show features the school’s jazz ensemble, band, dance team and choir. There will also be dinner and a silent auction at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, and $20 for preferred seating. For more information, call (714) 846-0624.
‘A Gathering of Friends’
The Alzheimer’s Family Services Center will hold its 12th annual “A Gathering of Friends” gala from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, 21100 Pacific Coast Highway. Tickets are $150 each and can be purchased at https://www.afscenter.org or by calling (714) 593-9630.
Mr. Fountain Valley
The first Mr. Fountain Valley Pageant takes place at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center, 16400 Brookhurst St. The event starts at 5:45 p.m. and includes dinner, raffles, a no-host bar and a competition between five challengers — Tim Davis of Fountain Valley Kiwanis, Marc Ecker of the Fountain Valley Educational Foundation, Frank McDowell of Colette’s Children’s Home, Dave Osborn of the Kelly Osborn Memorial Scholarship Fund and David Truong of the Fountain Valley Community Foundation — for the crown. Admission is $30 presale and $50 at the door; audience members may also buy $1 votes for contestants. Ages 21 and older only. For more information, call (714) 593-4449 or visit https://www.fvcommunityfoundation.org or https://www.fvef.org.
SATURDAY
OC Roller Girls
The OC Roller Girls team Pulp Friction takes on the San Diego Derby Dolls team Hard Corps at the Rinks, 5555 McFadden Ave., Huntington Beach. Two OC Roller Girls home teams, Crash Test Bunnies and Psycho Ex-Girlfriends, compete at 6 p.m., with the main bout at 8 p.m. Tickets are $13. For more information, call (714) 614-3230 or visit https://www.ocrollergirls.com.
Dance Extravaganza
Golden West College’s Dance Department presents “The Steps & Stories of American Dance,” featuring jazz, tap and other styles, at the GWC Theater, 15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach. The show begins at 8 p.m. and admission is $12 general, $10 for seniors and students with ID. For more information, call (714) 895-8150 or visit https://www.gwctheater.com.
Pushups for Charity
The Training Spot hosts its annual Pushups for Charity Challenge, in which contestants do as many pushups as possible in 90 seconds to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, at 440 Main St., Huntington Beach. The contestants hit the mats at 10 a.m. in the gym parking lot. For more information, call (714) 841-9294 or visit https://www.pushupsforcharity.com/the-training-spot.
Beer and Wine Tasting
Second Chance Pet Adoptions hosts its 2nd Annual Beer/Wine Tasting Event at Old World Village’s Beer/Wine Garden Patio, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach. The event lasts from noon to 4 p.m. and includes door prizes, raffles, a silent auction and live entertainment by Frankie and Rufus. Admission covers choice of six beer or wine tastings and costs $35 for one person, $60 for two. For more information, call (714) 614-0792.
Solar Program Luncheon
The Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts a free luncheon to educate residents about the city’s new solar program at the Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St. The presentation starts at 11 a.m. and covers solar technology, rebates and incentives, case studies and the city’s program. For more information, call (800) 785-5482 or visit https://www.hbsolarprogram.org.
Project Cuddle Benefit
Endless Food and Fun hosts a benefit for Project Cuddle, a nonprofit that assists pregnant girls and women, at 7227 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. If customers make a donation from Project Cuddle’s wish list — which includes gift cards to Target, Sears and Babies R Us, baby clothes, baby items, maternity clothes, reams of white paper and size-10 peel-and-seal envelopes — they will receive a discounted game pass. The benefit lasts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (714) 933-0267 or visit https://www.projectcuddle.org.
University Women Meeting
The American Assn. of University Women hosts a general meeting and luncheon at the Meadowlark Golf Course, 16782 Graham St., Huntington Beach. Guest speaker is Joan Horton, executive director of the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center, who talks about the 210-acre facility that offers science education for children and adults. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and cost is $22. For more information, call (714) 962-0197.
SUNDAY
‘Meet Bear’ Author
Chris J. Fonseca, author of “Meet Bear,” signs his book at Izzy’s Bagels, 17060 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley. The signing lasts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call (714) 842-1439.
Lifeguard Breakfast
The California State Lifeguards host a pancake breakfast at the headquarters at Huntington State Beach, 21601 Pacific Coast Hwy. The event is from 8 a.m. to noon and includes tours of the headquarters and rescue equipment demonstrations. A $5 donation is requested, with proceeds going to support California State Parks and the national competition team. For more information, call (714) 536-1454.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Community United Methodist Church hosts a Red Cross blood drive at 6652 Heil Ave., Huntington Beach. The drive lasts from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donor identification is required. For more information, call (714) 842-4461.
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