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TODAY
Sandy Spurgeon McDaniel, author of “Project: Self-Esteem: A Parent
Involvement Program for Improving Self-Esteem and Preventing Drug and
Alcohol Abuse, K-6,” “Positive Parenting” and “Recipes from Parenting,”
will speak at the Friends of Huntington Beach Library luncheon. Doors
will be open at 11:30 a.m. and the lunch and lecture will begin at noon
at the Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave. Admission is $12. Reservations must be received by Sept. 24. Information: (714) 842-4481, Ext. 7.
SATURDAY
Old World Village is celebrating Oktoberfest with food, games and
music. The festivities will take place Wednesday through Sunday and run
through Oct. 28 at the village, 7561 Center Ave. Wednesdays and Thursdays
are family nights with free admission, 6:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays and
Saturdays are 21 and over, $10 admission (6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.) On Sundays
admission is $3.50 and children 12 and under are free. (2 to 7:30 p.m.)
There will be an Oktoberfest Parade at 2 p.m. on Sept. 30.
Work from 45 artists from The Huntington Beach Art League will be on
display at the Photographic Society of Orange County and The Huntington
Beach Art League exhibition through Oct. 6 at the Anaheim Museum, 241
South Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim. Information: (714) 778-3301. The gallery is
open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday through Tuesday by appointment only.
TUESDAY
The Huntington Beach Concert Band is an all-volunteer community
organization with approximately 70 members, led by music director Tom
Ridley. Founded in February 1973, the band plays a wide variety of
musical styles -- from classical, to Broadway, to contemporary. They
perform frequently at events and locations throughout Southern
California, including Disneyland, Leisure World, Huntington Beach Pier
Plaza, and Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.The Huntington Beach Concert
Band is open to all interested musicians age 18 and over. Rehearsals are
held 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the band room at Marina High School
at 15871 Springdale St. Information: (714) 963-3681.
OCT. 4
Parents and faculty of Pegasus School in Huntington Beach are invited
to attend a discussion presented by Dr. Joel E. Lewis M.D. titled “The
Impact of Allergy and Asthma on Childhood Learning” at 8:30 a.m. in the
school auditorium at 19692 Lexington Lane. Dr. Lewis will review the
diagnosis and treatment of allergies and asthma and their effects on
learning. (714) 964-1224.
OCT. 5
OCT. 5
Original Snow Village designer Scott Enter will sign Department 56
collectibles at no cost from 7 to 9 p.m. at Combest General Store, 7777
Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 895-9977.
Scott Enter, designer of the Original Snow Village will showcase his
work and sign any collectibles free of charge from 7 to 9 p.m. at Combat
General Store, 7777 Edinger Ave. in Huntington Beach. Enter designed the
first lighted building for the collection in 1990 called the “Village
Greenhouse.” (714) 895-9977.
OCT. 6
The Orange County California Genealogical Society will meet beginning
9 a.m. Oct. 6 at the Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave.
The topic will be “Finding Genealogical Treasures at Your Local Library.”
Norma Keating, owner of Your Family Connection, will speak at 11 a.m.
following a 10 a.m. business meeting. Afternoon workshops start at 12:30
p.m. The meeting and workshop are open to the public. Information: o7
https://www.occgs.com
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OCT. 11
Free screenings for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder on
National Depression Screening Day will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at
Grace Lutheran Church, 6931 Edinger Ave. in Huntington Beach. Counseling
Connections is sponsoring the event that happens to fall on the one month
anniversary of the terrorist attacks. The day will also include an
educational presentation and give participants an opportunity to consult
with a clinician about their symptoms or someone else’s symptoms. Contact
Kathryn Holden at (877) 560-4357 for more information.
OCT. 13
The Huntington Beach Art Center’s exhibit, “Rhapsody” is showing Oct.
13 through Dec. 1. The exhibition will feature Darrow’s works in mixed
media and collage from 1990-2000. Darrow uses ordinary objects such as
scraps of paper and book bindings to create his works. There will be an
artists reception from 7 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 13 and an artist talk from 6
to 8 p.m. on Oct. 18 at the gallery 538 Main St. The gallery’s hours are
noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Thursday;
and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Information: (714)
374-1650.
OCT. 17
Children are invited to wear Halloween costumes and enjoy a magic show
featuring World Champion Magician Johnny Ace Palmer. Shows are at 4 and 7
p.m. at the Huntington Beach Public Library in the Library Theater at
7111 Talbert Ave. $3 for children 12 and under, $5 for adults. Purchase
tickets in advance by calling (714) 375-5107.
ONGOING
BINGO
Huntington Beach High School has bingo at 6:15 p.m. for the early
birds and 7 p.m. for the main game Tuesdays at 1905 Main St. (714)
536-2514.
CHILDREN/LIBRARY
The Main Street Library Branch will accept book donations for the
Friends of Library book sales during normal library hours, 10 a.m. to 7
p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 525 Main St.
(714) 375-5071.
The Huntington Beach Library’s popular Sandcastle story time series is
shown at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays on Time-Warner cable Channel 6. (714)
375-5107.
Enjoy stories, activities and fun at a story time held from 11 a.m. to
noon on Saturdays in the children’s section of Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave. Pajamarama is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Mondays -- put on your jammies, snuggle up with your parents and listen
to bedtime stories. (714) 897-8781.
Children’s story time is held at 7 p.m. on Mondays and 11 a.m. on
Saturdays at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave. (714)
897-8781.
The Huntington Beach Library’s popular Sandcastle story time series is
shown at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays on Time-Warner cable Channel 6. (714)
375-5107.
The Huntington Beach Library will present Laptime Storytime 10 and 11
a.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at 7111 Talbert Ave. for children 18
months to 3 years old. The program emphasizes parent and child
participation. The library’s Preschool Storytime for children 3 to 5
years old will be 10 and 11 a.m. Fridays.(714) 842-4481.
CIVIC GROUPS
Huntington Beach Newcomers will hold their Main Event Luncheon on the
second Tuesday of each month. The group’s purpose is to develop interest
in the community with a wide range of groups. Information: Connie
Tredway, (714) 969-0571 or Myrna Haire, (714) 962-2449.
DANCE
Pacific Dance Center, 9596 Hamilton Ave., will hold swing dance
classes at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Saturdays. (714) 964-3354 or
sign up at o7 https://dance.netfirms.comf7
FARMERS MARKETS/ SWAP MEETS
The Craft Fair and Farmers Market will be held from 1 p.m. to dusk
Fridays at Pier Plaza. Information: Craft Fair (714) 846-5509 and Farmers
Market (714) 573-0374.
FITNESS
Optimum Boot Camp, a fitness class on the beach, is offering 47
classes a week. Morning classes are at 5:30 a.m., 6:45 a.m., 8 a.m. 9:15
a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Evening classes are at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30
p.m. There is a shortened schedule on weekends. Classes include a
military-style obstacle course, cardiovascular endurance, fat burning and
strength training exercises. All levels of fitness are welcome.
Information: (800) 493-6987 or o7 https://www.optimumbootcamp.com. f7
The Comprehensive Martial Arts and Wellness Center offers free
introductory tai chi chuan classes at 9 a.m. on Saturdays at 17308 Beach
Blvd. (714) 841-7129.
HOBBIES/RECREATION
The American Shortwave Listeners Club meets from noon to 4 p.m. the
first Saturday of each month at 16182 Ballad Lane. The group will listen
to international broadcasts via the shortwaveradio bands. The public is
invited to attend. Coffee and doughnuts will be available. Stewart
MacKenzie, (714) 846-1685 or visit the group’s Web site at o7
https://www.ocnow.com/community/groups/shortwaveradio.f7
The Poetry Pleasure Group meets from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursdays at
the Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave. (714) 842-3479 or (714)
960-4897.
The West County YMCA presents Y-Indian Maiden meetings for girls in
kindergarten through third grade and their mothers at 7 p.m. once a month
at 7262 Garfield Ave. Days vary. (714) 847-YMCA.
A group for angel devotees will meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. the first
and third Tuesdays of each month. Space is limited. Registration
required. $10. Location varies. (800) 797-2960.
The Amateur Radio Club meets every first Thursday of the month at 1
p.m. at the Michael E. Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave. Free.
(714) 963-2986.
The Huntington Beach Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. for a social and 7
p.m. for dinner the first and third Thursdays of each month at Meadowlark
Golf Course Club House, 16782 Graham St. (714) 569-1329.
MEDICAL/PARENTING
The Huntington Beach Community Clinic is offering anonymous HIV
Testing and Risk Assessment for $25 at 8041 Newman Ave. Information or
appointment: (714) 847-3356.
The Huntington Beach Community Clinic offers no-charge preventative
health and workplace safety workshops that are presented in the
workplace. Information and scheduling: (714) 847-4222 Ext. 231.
The Huntington Beach Adult School is offering a free Caregiver
Training class on caregiver support, resources and information on
long-term placement options. The class will be held Saturdays starting at
16666 Tunstall Lane. Information: (714) 847-2873 Ext. 232.
The Moms Offering Moms Support Club, a nonprofit support group for
stay-at-home mothers, organizes daily activities for mothers and their
children including park play days, fun field trips and age appropriate
play groups. Special interest activities just for mom are included. Every
month, members perform service projects to assist several organizations
within Orange County. Jennifer Gambino, (714) 846-7274.
A parent education group will meet in 8- to 10-week sessions. The
group is sponsored by Affiliated Counseling Services and will focus on
manage parental stress. Parents will discuss appropriate discipline and
use of “time outs,” temper tantrums, chores, schoolwork and teen
rebellion. The meetings will take place 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at 16152
Beach Blvd., 280. (714) 848-5804.
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. Dates
and times vary. (800) 514-HOAG.
The Huntington Beach Mothers Club seeks new members. Since 1978, the
group has been bringing moms together for friendship and support. Moms
and their children attend weekly play groupsat local parks. The groups
also hold bimonthly meetings. (714) 351-2668 or o7
http//:www.hbmcnewmbrcoord@yahoo.comf7 .
Family Health Awareness Day is held from 10 a.m. to noon the first
Saturday of each month. Receive a free blood pressure check, body fat
analysis, postural analysis and range of motion study. Hosted by Dr.
Robert Swain at 8907 Warner Ave. Popcorn and balloons for everyone. (714)
842-6122.
The Pacific Coast Mothers Club, based in the Huntington Beach area, is
actively seeking new members. The group offers stay-at-home and employed
mothers an opportunity to socialize and make lifelong friends with other
moms, kids and families. The club offers weekly, age specific play
groups, children’s parties and activities, fun and educational monthly
outings just for moms, and volunteer opportunities that benefit local
charities. Andrea Le Grand, (714) 901-5315.
The Huntington Beach Community Clinic offers parenting classes from 7
to 8 p.m. Mondays at 8041 Newman Ave. $10 per session. (714) 847-3356.
NIGHTLIFE/MUSIC
Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill has live bands Thursday through
Saturday and karaoke on Wednesday. 17269 Beach Blvd. (714) 848-0113
The Rhino Room has DJs and dancing Tuesday, and Thursday through
Saturday. 405 Freeway at Beach Boulevard, behind the Huntington Beach
Center. (714) 892-3316.
The Tap House has DJs and dancing Thursday through Saturday. 8082
Adams Ave. (714) 374-0811.
Duke’s Restaurant will feature authentic Hawaiian music by Duke’s
Trio, featuring Titus Napoleon of the movie “Big Wednesday” from 10:30
a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday at 317 Pacific Coast Highway. (714) 374-6466.
The Lotus Lounge, 17208 Pacific Coast Highway, offers Thursday House
Night with Bar Rhumba and DJs Brett and Ryan at 9 p.m. Cubensis, a salute
to the Grateful Dead at 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Dominion Status, 4 p.m. Sunday.
Call for cover. 21 and older. (562) 592-2200.
Gallagher’s Pub & Grill, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, has Thursday night
comedy night at 9 p.m. Free. (714) 536-2422.
Gecko’s, 7887 Center Drive, has two levels of dance floors. KROQ-FM
music plays nightly. There are comedy nights, three pool tables and
Mexican food. (714) 892-0294.
T.C.’s Bar features live bands at 18529 Beach Blvd. (714) 963-7744
Restaurant Kikuya presents live music Wednesday through Sunday. 8052
Adams Ave. (714) 536-6665.
Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill has five big-screen televisions, game
room with air hockey, darts, billiards and video challenges. Wednesday
night is karaoke, and weekends feature live bands doing the Top 40
circuit. 17296 Beach Blvd. (714) 848-0113.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Affiliated Counseling Services Inc. sponsors support groups for women
from 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and 5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at 16152
Beach Blvd., Suite 280. Cost is based upon a sliding scale. (714)
848-5804 for a list of groups.
A support group for family members and friends of people with severe
or chronic mental illness is offered through Affiliated Counseling
Services, 16152 Beach Blvd., Suite 280. The group, led by a licensed
therapist, will meet 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. (714) 848-5804.
Codependency Support Groups meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays at
Affiliated Counseling Services, 16152 Beach Blvd., Suite 280. For cost
call (714) 848-5804.
Affiliated Counseling Services offers a recovery support group for
people with 90 days sobriety from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays at
16152 Beach Boulevard, Suite 280. For cost and details call (714)
848-5804.
A diabetic support group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the first and third
Thursday of each month at Huntington Beach Hospital, 17772 Beach Blvd.
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 each month at Christ Presbyterian Church,
20112 Magnolia St. (714) 968-4940.
Jewish Family Service offers free ongoing bereavement support groups
for adults at all stages of loss at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on 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. Location
varies. Registration required. (714) 445-4950.
A free one-hour divorce mediation consultation with an experienced
attorney and psychotherapy is available the first and third Saturdays of
each month at Affiliated Counseling Services, 16152 Beach Blvd., Suite
280. Learn the benefits associated with this method of terminating a
marriage with no costs or obligation. Reservations required. (714)
848-5804.
The National Parkinson’s Disease Foundation presents a free support
group from 2 to 3 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Huntington
Landmark, 8641 Atlanta Ave. (949) 574-6338.
The West County Counseling Center presents parent classes from 7 to 8
p.m. on Wednesdays, relationship group from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, and
an adolescent support group from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at 8041 Newman Ave.
$10. Anonymous HIV testing/risk assessment can also be done by
appointment for $25. (714) 847-3356.
Weekly support groups for men and women led by a licensed marriage
family and child counselor dealing with issues such as depression,
relationships, codependency, inner-child work and self-healing will take
place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. each Tuesday, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each Thursday
and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays at Affiliated Counseling Services, 16152
Beach Blvd., Suite 280. Low fee counseling available. (714) 848-5804. A
group for women meets 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday and 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday.
WATER CLASSES
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 53, will offer a four-lesson
course in boating safety at 6 p.m. Mondays at Boater’s World Marine
Center, 5912 Edinger Ave. $17. (714) 840-0232.
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