AROUND TOWN - Feb. 17, 2000
TODAY
The Orange County Water District and the Municipal Water District of
Orange County is hosting a free, one-evening seminar from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
at the headquarters, at 10500 Ellis Ave., Fountain Valley. The seminar
will present facts on the State Water Bond Act, Proposition 13. Call
378-3217 to reserve a speaker.
The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum is hosting the exhibit
“Environmentally Secure,” featuring works made from surfboards by local
artists Darin Pappas, T.P. Mullins and Michael Roberts. The museum is
open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $2 for
adults, $1 for students and free for children 6 and younger. Call
960-3483.
Erin Gruwell and The Freedom Writers will discuss and sign copies of
their book, “The Freedom Writers,” at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. This is the true story
of how a teacher and 150 teens used writing to change themselves and the
world around them. Call 897-8781.
Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center will host an Introduction to
Beginning Meditation seminar from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dan Esparza will teach
quick, simple and effective meditation techniques for reducing stress,
slowing down the aging process, and assisting the body in affecting its
own natural healing process. The cost is $10. The seminar will be in
Conference Room A, at the hospital, 9920 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley.
Call (888) 626-2662.
FRIDAY
Acoustic guitarist Robby Longly will play from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. His
gypsy guitar style of music has been inspired by blues, jazz, classical
flamenco and baroque. Call 897-8781.
The Adult Literacy Program at Huntington Beach Library is hosting the
2000 Trivia Challenge benefiting the Adult Literacy Program. Beginning at
5:45 p.m., 15 city-, corporate- and community-sponsored teams will
compete for the Trivia Champs title. Admission is $10. There will be door
prizes, audience participation and food. The event will be at the
Huntington Beach Central Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington
Beach. Call 375-5102.
SATURDAY
English professor Marisa Tomaselli of Cal State Long Beach and Michelle
Stiegler will conduct an essay writers workshop at 2 p.m. at Barnes &
Noble Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. The workshop will
help prepare anyone who would like to enter the Mercury Sable Independent
Thinkers Series Essay Contest. For more information, call Chara Burnstein
at 897-6201.
Fernando Olivares will play pop music from 1 to 4 p.m. at Diedrich’s
Coffee House, 16222 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach. Call 375-4383.
MONDAY
The Fiction Reading Group will discuss “Rose’s Garden” by Carrie Brown at
7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington
Beach. Call 897-8781.
TUESDAY
Author Debo Kotun will discuss and sign his book “Abiku” at 7 p.m. at
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. Set in
contemporary Nigeria and then in contemporary New York, “Abiku” is a tale
of treachery, deception, revenge and murder. Call 897-8781.
The Huntington Beach Small Business Assistance Center will host a
workshop called “Create an Effective Marketing Plan” from 6 to 8 p.m. at
the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, 2100 Main St., Suite 200,
Huntington Beach. Learn how to create a marketing strategy to attract and
keep customers and how to write a marketing plan that will become a tool
to incorporate your strategy into everyday activities. The cost is $10,
which includes handouts. Call 536-8888.
Dog Obedience classes will be available at the Edison Community Center,
21377 Magnolia Ave., Huntington Beach, from 8:30 to 9:15 p.m. today, Feb.
29 and March 7. The three-week course is for dogs that are now or were
previously enrolled in an obedience training program. The classes will
include practice sessions preparing dog and owner for the certification
test to be given on the final meeting. Bring dogs with proof of
vaccination to the first class meeting. Fee is $20. Call 960-8870.
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Huntington Beach) will be the featured speaker
at the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce general membership luncheon at
noon at Los Caballeros Sports Village Restaurant, 17272 Newhope St.,
Fountain Valley. He will offer a Washington update. Call 668-9524.
The Costa Mesa Republican Women Federated will meet at the home of Beth
White, 10131 Jon Day Drive, Huntington Beach, at 10:30 a.m. The program
will feature Jo Ellen Allen, who will discuss all the propositions on the
ballot. For luncheon reservations, call 546-1087.
WEDNESDAY
The Film Discussion Group will discuss “Jurassic Park” by Michael
Crichton at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave.,
Huntington Beach. Call 897-8781.
A Business Coalition Meeting will be held at 7:30 a.m. at California
Elwyn, 18325 Mt. Baldy, Fountain Valley. The event is sponsored by the
Fountain Valley Police Department and the Fountain Valley Chamber of
Commerce. Call 668-0524.
The Business Development Division and the Coastal County Regional One
Stop Center will assist the newly expanded Seacliff Albertson’s store
with employee recruitment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applicants may come to
the lower level of the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main St.,
Huntington Beach. Call 739-6534.
Hoag Health Center will offer a presentation on alternative approaches to
menopause by Dr. Nancy Bronwell from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event is free.
The center is at 19582 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach. Call (800) 514-HOAG
(4624).
ONGOING
The Friends of the Huntington Beach Library are hosting a year-round book
sale at the Huntington Beach Central Library with special categories of
top-quality used materials each month. This month’s sale features Romance
paperback novels at half price. History, political science, biographies
and autobiographies will also be on sale. The central library is at 7111
Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach. Fore more information, call the Friends
Gift Shop at 842-4481, press 7.
In-N-Out Burger has launched its Food for Thought Reading Program.
Children can visit the local library through Feb. 25 to pick up a free
bookmark. After children read five books, the bookmark is turned in to
the librarian for an achievement award attached to a burger certificate
from In-N-Out Burger. The Fountain Valley Library is at 17635 Los Alamos St. For more information, call 962-1324.
The American Parkinson Disease Association meets at Orange Coast Memorial
Medical Center the third Thursday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. at 9920
Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley, downstairs in Conference Room A.
February’s topic features Liz Montagna teaching therapeutic yoga for
increased flexibility and balance. For more information, call 378-5022.
The American Shortwave Listeners Club meets the first Saturday of each
month from noon to 4 p.m. at 16182 Ballad Lane, Huntington Beach. The
group will listen to international broadcasts via the shortwave radio
bands. The public is invited to attend. Coffee and doughnuts will be
available. For more information, call Stewart MacKenzie at 846-1685 or
visit the group’s Web site at o7
https://www.ocnow.com/community/groups/shortwaveradiof7
Free tax assistance will be available at the Fountain Valley Branch
Library from 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays through April 10. The library will be
closed Feb. 21 in observance of Washington’s birthday. Volunteers will be
in the library’s community room to answer questions and provide help
filling out state and federal basic tax forms. This special service is
provided for individuals who can’t afford professional tax assistance,
individuals with disabilities, limited English language skills, the
elderly and others with special needs. Appointments are not needed. The
library is at 17635 Los Alamos St., Fountain Valley. Call 962-1324.
The Green Valley Homeowners’ Recreation Assn. is offering year-round
water exercise classes. The hydro-tone class meets from 9:15 to 10:30
a.m. Saturdays. Fees are $7 per class, plus a $3 equipment fee per class.
The aqua tone class meets for an hour Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m., Tuesdays
and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m., and Saturday at 8 a.m. Fees are $4.50 for one
class, $36 for eight, $48 for 12, or $64 for 16. Participants must be at
least 12 years old. Both classes meet at the south pool, 10739 Los
Jardines West. Call 962-8205.
A Low Vision Group meets the first Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m.
to noon in the recreation room of the Huntington Village Senior
Apartments, 16171 Springdale St., Huntington Beach. The group will cover
educational topics, support, self-help and available resources. The class
is free. For information or questions about transportation, call
840-1260.
The Fountain Valley Library holds a free preschool story time, including
songs, stories and finger plays for children ages 3 to 5 on Tuesdays at
10:30 a.m. at 17635 Los Alamos St. Call 962-1324.
The Huntington Beach Art Center will offer a Drawing for Kids session
from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays until March 14. The eight-session
workshop is open to children ages 7 to 12. The fee is $70, or $60 for
members. The center is at 538 Main St., Huntington Beach. For more
information, call 374-1650.
The Huntington Beach Art Center will feature the exhibit “Centered on the
Center 2000” until March 4. Hours are Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from
noon to 6 p.m., Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4
p.m. Admission is $3, or $2 for students and seniors, and free to
members. The center is at 538 Main St., Huntington Beach. For more
information, call 374-1650.
People with Arthritis Can Exercise holds classes at Orange Coast Memorial
Medical Center every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon. Classes are free. The
hospital is at 9920 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley. For more information,
call (888) 626-2662.
The Huntington Beach Chamber Winners Circle Breakfast hosts its monthly
networking breakfast at SeaCliff Country Club on the second Friday of
each month. The fees are $12, or $15 at the door. The club is at 6501
Palm Ave., Huntington Beach. For more information, call 536-8888.
A breast-feeding support group meets from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday at
Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, 9920 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley.
For more information, call (888) 626-2662.
The Rotary Club of Huntington Beach meets every Thursday at 12:10 p.m. at
7711 Talbert St., Huntington Beach. For more information contact Pat
Demars at 848-1952.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11548 in Huntington Beach meets at 7 p.m.
on the second Tuesday of every month at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 16351
Springdale, Huntington Beach. Call 842-0171.
The Bolsa Chica Conservancy is initiating two bird watching teams to gain
data. Volunteers are needed to assist with two bird-counting tasks: a
twice-a-month bird count at low tide in the Outer Bay of Bolsa Chica by
the Warner Avenue Bridge, and a twice-a-month walk of the beach to
monitor the Snowy Plovers on the beaches in Sunset Beach and Surfside
Beach. Training from experienced birders will be provided. Call the
conservancy and sign up for one or both teams at 846-1114.
LeTip International meets weekly on Tuesday mornings at 7 a.m. at Coco’s
restaurant, 18872 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach. Founded in 1978, LeTip
has more than 400 chapters throughout the United States and Canada and is
dedicated to exchanging qualified business leads among its members. Join
the group for a free breakfast and bring at least 50 business cards. For
more information, call Timothy Johnson at 969-6448, Ext. 22.
Jewish Family Service is offering free ongoing bereavement support groups
for adults at all stages of loss at 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. Tuesdays and 1
p.m. Thursdays. The groups share experiences about dealing with grief,
receive support and learn ways to cope with sadness and loss. Call
445-4950 for updated registration and location information.
The Congregation Adat Israel at 5052 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach,
offers ongoing Children’s Hebrew School for students ages 5 to 13 from 10
a.m. to noon Sundays and 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Call 846-2285.
The free Embracing Life breast cancer support group meets every Tuesday
from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Living Care Center, 11250 Warner Ave.,
Fountain Valley. A light lunch is provided. No reservations required.
Call 966-7288 or 979-1408 to register.
The free prostate cancer support group meets the first and third Tuesdays
of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Living Care Center, 11250
Warner Ave., Fountain Valley. A light meal is provided. Call 966-7288 or
979-1408 to register.
The free Christian cancer support group meets every Thursday from 6:30 to
8 p.m. at the Living Care Center, 11250 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley. A
light meal is provided. Call 966-7288 or 979-1408 to register.
A free general cancer support group for patients, families and friends
meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
at the Living Care Center, 11250 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley. A light
meal is provided. Call 966-7288 or 979-1408 to register.
Kids Inc., for children ages 6 to 13 who have an adult loved one or a
sibling with cancer, meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month
from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Living Care Center, 11250 Warner Ave.,
Fountain Valley. The group is free but reservations are required. A light
meal is provided. Call 966-7288 or 979-1408 to register.
The free Symposium for Young Adults with Cancer is held the second and
fourth Wednesdays of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Living Care
Center, 11250 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley. A light meal is provided.
Call 966-7288 or 979-1408 to register.
Friends Like Me, a free peer group for children ages 6 to 12 diagnosed
with cancer provides education and support through demonstrations, field
trips, group discussions, work sheets, games and art project at Fountain
Valley Regional Hospital, 17100 Euclid Ave., Fountain Valley, Trailer D.
Call 966-7288 to preregister. Light snacks are provided.
The Comprehensive Martial Arts and Wellness Center offers free
introductory tai chi chuan classes at 9 a.m. Saturdays at 17308 Beach
Blvd., Huntington Beach. Call 841-7129.
Learn about Chinese self-energizing massage and other interesting
traditional Chinese medicine topics at a free workshop series at 8 p.m.
Mondays at Bio-Logics, 8840 Warner Ave., Suite 100, Fountain Valley.
Paula Daniels, a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, will lead
the series. On Thursdays, Bio-Logics will offer a free workshop series
about Network Spinal Analysis, “The New Wave in Gentle Chiropractic
Care.” Call 375-0552 to reserve a seat.
Grace Lutheran Church and Schools presents several programs, including
confirmation classes for seventh- and eighth-graders; Sunday School for
all ages; Special Needs Ministry for recently initiated children; Care
Connections for those who are frail, have dementia or require special
attention; weekly and monthly adult prayer; and Bible study and SHAPE
classes for pre-adolescents. Call 897-0361 for more information.
The West County Counseling Center, part of the Huntington Beach Community
Clinic, will offer hourlong parenting classes at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at
8041 Newman Ave., Huntington Beach. Each session is $10. The center also
offers anonymous HIV testing and risk assessment for $25. Call 847-3356.
Orange Coast Memorial Hospital presents a bimonthly breast-feeding class
from 7 to 9 p.m. at 9920 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley. The class will
explain breast-feeding and women’s health. The fee is $10. A
breast-feeding support group also meets at 10 a.m. every Monday. Call
(888) 525-2662.
Free one-hour divorce mediation consultations with an attorney and
psychotherapist will be held on the first and third Saturday of every
month. Times vary. For reservations, call 848-5804.
A book discussion is held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the third Friday of every
month at the Talbert Medical Center, 19066 Magnolia Ave., Huntington
Beach. Call 378-2150.
The Huntington Beach Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. for a social and at 7
p.m. for dinner the first and third Thursdays of the month at Meadowlark
Golf Course Club House, 16782 Graham St., Huntington Beach. Call
569-1329.
The Fountain Valley chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club meets at 7:15 a.m.
every Thursday at Mimi’s Cafe, 18461 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley.
This is an international organization for people operating small- to
medium-sized businesses who are interested in meeting other business
professionals. Call 953-1232.
The Huntington Beach chapter of the Leads Club, an international
organization that helps to increase business through networking, meets at
7:15 a.m. each Wednesday at Spires Restaurant, 19810 Beach Blvd.,
Huntington Beach. Call 962-7557.
A group for angel devotees meets from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. the first and
third Tuesdays of the month. A $10 donation is required. Space is
limited; registering to secure a spot in the workshop is necessary. For a
specific location and more information, call (800) 797-2960.
Toastmasters International, a nonprofit group that helps develop public
speaking and leadership skills, meets from noon to 1 p.m. the first and
third Friday of every month at the Huntington Beach City Hall Meeting
Room, 2000 Main St. Guests are always welcome. Call 963-5073.
Toastmasters Club 770 meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of
every month at the Moose Lodge, 7453 Lorge Circle, near Edinger Avenue
and Gothard Street. The group helps improve communication and leadership
skills and is free. Call 842-5073.
Toastmasters Club 179 meets at 6:30 a.m. every Wednesday for breakfast at
Coco’s, 6886 Bolsa Ave., Huntington Beach. Call 962-1106 or 962-5076 for
details.
Toastmasters Club 2230 meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the
Boeing Co., 5301 Bolsa Ave., Huntington Beach. Call 372-1557 or 896-9873.
Free maternity teas for mothers-to-be are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the
first Wednesday of every month at the Orange Coast Memorial Medical
Center, 9920 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley. Call (888) 626-2663.
The Main Street Library presents a story time called “Story and Crafts
with Miss Penny” at 3 p.m. every Friday at 525 Main St., Huntington
Beach. Call 375-5071.
Beginners and other levels of chess players are invited to The Deep Blue
chess club meeting from noon to 1 p.m. the fourth Friday of every month
in the community room at the Huntington Beach Talbert Medical Center,
19066 Magnolia Ave. Call 378-2150.
Help restore and beautify the Bolsa Chica wetlands at 9 a.m. every third
Saturday. Groups meet in the parking lot at Pacific Coast Highway and
Warner Avenue, across from the fire station. Drinks will be provided. All
ages and groups welcome. Call 969-7229.
The Bolsa Chica Conservancy needs volunteers for wetlands cleanup from 9
a.m. to noon the last Saturday of every month. Volunteers meet at the
pedestrian bridge on Pacific Coast Highway, south of Warner Avenue. Call
846-1114.
Amigos de Bolsa Chica offers free public tours from 9 to 10:30 a.m. the
first Saturday of every month at the pedestrian bridge at the Bolsa Chica
wetlands on Pacific Coast Highway across from Bolsa Chica State Beach.
Call 840-1575.
The Bolsa Chica Land Trust and the Sierra Club pass out information on
the Bolsa Chica from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., every third Sunday of the month in
the parking lot on Pacific Coast Highway one mile south of Warner Avenue
in Huntington Beach.
The American Business Women’s Assn. holds monthly meetings on the third
Wednesday of every month. For more information, call 969-6619.
Chair Exercises with Olga, a workout class for seniors 55 years and older
who deal with stiffness and decreased mobility, takes place at 12:30 p.m.
every Monday and Wednesday at the Huntington Village Senior Apartments,
16171 Springdale St., Huntington Beach. Call 840-1260.
A diabetic support group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the first and third
Thursday of every month at Columbia Medical Center, 17772 Beach Blvd.,
Huntington Beach. Call 842-1473.
The Alzheimer’s Assn. of Orange County co-sponsors a free support group
for caregivers living in the Huntington Beach area at 7 p.m. the first
and third Tuesday of every month at Christ Presbyterian Church, 20112
Magnolia St., Huntington Beach. Call 968-4940.
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital provides ongoing support discussions
and information for people who have suffered a stroke. Stroke patients,
their families and caregivers are welcome to discuss common concerns and
solutions in coping with the demands of stroke and treatment. The free
support group is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of
every month in Room A at the hospital, 17100 Euclid St., Fountain Valley.
Call 979-1408.
Pathways to Discovery offers daily support groups for codependents, adult
children of alcoholics, sex and love addicts, parents of children with
special needs, nicotine addicts, compulsive eaters and Al-Anon. Pathways
is at 18350 Mount Langley St., Suite 204, Fountain Valley. Call 964-2267.
A free monthly support group for people with breathing disorders meets
from 2 to 3 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at Fountain Valley
Regional Hospital and Medical Center, 17100 Euclid St., Fountain Valley.
Call 966-8061.
Hoag’s Parkinson’s Disease Outreach Program holds a monthly support group
on the third Thursday of every month at Huntington Landmark Community
Center, 8641 Atlanta Ave., Huntington Beach. Call 574-6338.
Support groups for singles, facilitated by a state-licensed therapist are
available. Fees and times vary. For details call 848-5804.
The Huntington Beach Police Department holds open houses the last
Saturday of every month at 18401 Gothard St., Huntington Beach. Call
536-5609.
A free yoga and stretching workshop is held from 7 to 8 p.m. every
Tuesday at Corte Bella Apartments’ fitness room, 9580 El Rey Circle,
Fountain Valley. Emphasis is placed on neck and back areas, as well as
tension reduction. Space is limited. Call 375-0552.
The West County YMCA presents Y-Indian Maiden meetings for girls in
kindergarten through third-grade and their mothers at 7 p.m. on different
days once a month at 7262 Garfield Ave., Huntington Beach. Call 847-YMCA.
The Huntington Beach Council on Aging holds ongoing classes at the Senior
Center. Subjects include creative writing, calligraphy, tai chi chuan,
Spanish, tap dance and bridge. Some classes require preregistration. The
council also sponsors a stamp club, amateur radio club and fish and
recreation club, as well as others. Call 960-2478.
Weekly support groups for men, women, teens, preteens, parents and coed
groups meet on various evenings at Affiliated Counseling Services, 16152
Beach Blvd., Suite 280, Huntington Beach. Times and fees vary. For
details, call 848-5804.
Enjoy stories, activities and fun at a story time held from 11 a.m. to
noon every Saturday in the children’s section of Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. Pajamarama is held from
7 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday -- put on your jammies, snuggle up with your
parents and listen to bedtime stories. Call 897-8781.
The Huntington Beach Tree Society, which works for the planting and
preservation of trees in the city, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the third
Wednesday of every month at Huntington Beach City Hall, Room B-6, 2000
Main St. Call Jean Nagy at (562) 592-9029.
The National Parkinson’s Disease Foundation presents a free support group
from 2 to 3 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at Huntington
Landmark, 8641 Atlanta Ave., Huntington Beach. Call (949) 574-6338.
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center presents free memory
assessments to seniors 55 and older every third Thursday the month at the
Living Care Center Building, first floor, 11250 Warner Ave., Fountain
Valley. Call 513-5588 for an appointment.
The Hisamatsu Tamura School asks community members to drop off newspapers
in their recycling bins on the right side of the parking lot at 17340
Santa Suzanne St., Fountain Valley. The bins are available 24 hours a day
and proceeds go toward the school’s parent-teacher organization. Call
375-6235.
The Fountain Valley Newcomers Club meets for lunch the second Wednesday
of every month. Call 840-4958 for times and location.
The Fifty-Plus Fitness Assn. presents free monthly walk/run/par course
beginning at 8:45 a.m. on the second Sunday of the month in Huntington
Beach Central Park between Talbert and Warner avenues. The event is held
rain or shine, including holidays. Call 546-4410.
Fountain Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars seeks new members to protect
veterans’ rights and assist needy veterans and their families. Meetings
are at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month at the recreation
center at 16400 Brookhurst St. Call 968-5223.
Golden West College holds swap meets from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and
Sundays at 15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach. The event is free for
patrons and $20 per space for vendors. New and used items will be sold,
as well as fresh produce, records and antiques. Call 898-2289.
The Huntington Beach Mothers Club seeks new members to join other moms
and their children for fun activities. The club is for moms and their
newborn to school-age children. Families need not live in Huntington
Beach to join. Semiannual dues are $14 per family. Call member
coordinator Annette Chilvers at 892-8792.
Visit the Huntington Beach Farmers Market and Main Street arts and crafts
fair from noon to sundown Fridays on Main Street in Huntington Beach.
Admission is free. Call 536-2213.
Mary Perez offers free notary services to senior citizens at Rodgers
Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave., Huntington Beach, between 9:30 and
11:45 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. For an appointment, call
536-9387.
Comedians from around the nation perform at 9 p.m. Thursdays at
Gallagher’s, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. There is no
cover charge. Call 536-2422.
Classes for adults and children are available at Ben Franklin Crafts at
18305 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley. Call 968-6674 for more
information. Adult Classes: oil painting from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thursdays for a $13 fee; watercolor painting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays
and Thursdays for a $13 fee; crocheting from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays for
an $11 fee. Kids and Teen Classes: fine arts painting from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Mondays; other painting classes for kids are held from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Saturdays and from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays for a $13 fee; and fine arts
painting for teens is held every from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday for a
$13 fee.
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital offers free continuing education
classes on cardiac health and fitness for heart patients and their
families from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays. Call 979-1408.
Hoag Health Center offers a variety of free day and evening
health-related seminars, including low-fat cuisine, decoding food labels,
snoring, hypertension and more. The center is at 19582 Beach Blvd.,
Huntington Beach. For dates and times, call (800) 514-HOAG.
The Poetry Pleasure Group meets from noon to 2 p.m. every Thursday at the
Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave., Huntington Beach. Call
842-3479 or 960-4897.
The West County Counseling Center presents parent classes from 7 to 8
p.m. every Wednesday, Relationship Group from 7 to 8 p.m. every Thursday,
and an Adolescent Support Group from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday at 8041
Newman Ave., Huntington Beach. The fee is $10 per session. Anonymous HIV
Testing/Risk Assessment can also be done by appointment for $25. Call
847-3356.
The Rotary Club of Huntington Beach meets for lunch every Thursday at
12:10 p.m. at 7711 Talbert St., Huntington Beach. For membership
information, contact Pat DeMars at 848-1952.
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