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TODAY

The Huntington Beach Art Center is hosting an exhibition titled

“They Stood In Line For Hours.” The collection will feature artists

selected from the annual “Centered on the Center” open-call

exhibition in January 2002. It will be on display through Dec. 22.

The gallery is open from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and

Saturday; from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday; and from noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday. It is at 538 Main St. Information: (714) 374-1650.

The First Christian Church

of Huntington Beach will present a living Nativity with more than

200 actors. Cars will line up early along 17th Street and Palm

Avenue. The Nativity will open at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 9:30

p.m. through Friday. Guests can park nearby and walk to the event at

1207 Main St. Information: (714) 536-2589.

The Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce Women of Action will hold

a Toys of Joy mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A donation of $10 and an

unwrapped toy for a child or teen are requested. The event will take

place at the Old World Village Festival Hall, 7561 Center Ave.

Information: (714) 960-4675.

The Golden West College International Symphonic Band, under the

direction of Tom Hernandez, will present “The Many Moods of

Christmas” concert. Enjoy a wonderful holiday concert with sleigh

bells, falling snow and the songs of Christmas. Performances will

take place at 8 p.m. Dec 5 to 7 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 8. Admission is

$11 and $9 for students and children. The Golden West College

Mainstage Theater is at 15744 Golden West St. Information: (714)

895-8150.

FRIDAY

The Farmers Market and Craft Fair will take place from 1 p.m. to

dusk at Pier Plaza, at the intersection of Main Street and Pacific

Coast Highway. Merchants will be selling fresh fruits, vegetables,

breads, popcorn and more. Fine art, jewelry, clothing and other

interesting and unique gifts designed and made by local artists will

be available. Information: (714) 846-5509.

The Golden West College Student Theater Ensemble will present

“Bottom’s Fantastic Dream,” adapted by Charles Mitchell from “A

Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The production will be at 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and

7 at Stage West Theater, Golden West College, 15744 Goldenwest St.

Admission is free.

SATURDAY

The Edison Community Center will host the Candy Cane Capers, an

entertaining and educational day for children ages 6 to 12 years old.

From 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., children will enjoy crafts, games, a movie

and a visit from Santa Claus at 21377 Magnolia St. Tickets are $15

per person. Information: (714) 960-8870 .

The Surf City Festival children’s tile murals will be unveiled on

the 5 Points Plaza Patio at 2 p.m. A live performance, holiday

coffees and treats from Java City Cafe and East Coat Bagels will

accompany this holiday celebration. The plaza is at 18685 Main St.

The Golden West College Swap Meet will take place from 8 a.m. to 3

p.m. today and Sunday at 15744 Goldenwest St. Admission and parking

will be free. Information: (714) 898-7927.

The Main Street Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 7

p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The

library is at 525 Main St. Information: (714) 375-5071. Web:

www.hbpl.org.

The Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee will hold the annual

Huntington Harbour Boat Parade. Decorated and lighted boats will wind

their way through the waterways of the harbor starting at 5:15 p.m.

today and Sunday. Spectators can watch from the bridge next to the

Fire House on Pacific Coast Highway near Warner Ave. Information:

(714) 840-7542.

Ekklesia, a new kind of church where mystery and meaning come

together, will meet and discuss emotional process at 7 p.m. at Sowers

Middle School, 9300 Indianapolis Ave. Information: (949)829-0625.

SUNDAY

The International Surfing Museum will hold an open house with the

Huntington Beach Surfing Assn. and the Huntington Beach Longboard

Crew as the guests of honor. A mike will be set up for swapping of

stories from the old days and association President Bruce Gabrielson,

will be present. If the weather is nice, the event will be held in

the parking lot near the famous surfing mural from 2 to 5 p.m. at the

museum, 411 Olive St. Information, call Robert Frederickson at (949)

457-3837.

Old World German Village will host the Dachshund Races at 2 p.m.

at 7561 Center Ave. Information: (714)898-5111. Web: www.oldworld.ws.

Old World German Village will hold the St. Nicholas Day Lantern

Parade at 4 p.m. The village is at 7561 Center Ave. Information:

(714) 895-8020. Web: www.oldworld.ws.

MONDAY

The Dance Center will present the Christmas Attic Dance and Song

Holiday Show to benefit Sierra’s Light Foundation at 7 p.m. in the

Huntington Beach Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave. Tickets are $12,

$8 for children ages 12 and younger. Information: (949) 548-3180.

WEDNESDAY

The Orange County Sierra

Singles will hold their annual Holiday Dance and Mistletoe Magic

from 7 to 11 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 14582 Beach Blvd.

Tickets are $10. Information: (714) 893-2986.

The Huntington Beach Vocal Styles Group and the Academy for the

Performing Arts will be featured in a very special Coffee Talk

Holiday Performance at 10:30 a.m. in the Macy’s Court, lower level of

the Westminster Mall, 1025 Westminster Mall. Information: (714)

898-2558.

Ballet Etudes will perform two special shows of the Nutcracker

Ballet at 4 and 7 p.m. in the Central Library Theater, 7111 Talbert

Ave. Tickets are $3 for children and $5 for adults. Reservations are

highly recommended. Information: (714) 375-5107.

DEC. 12

The Longboard Cafe will

hold the annual Hayride. Santa will be on the hayride and

participants are asked to bring an unwrapped gift to benefit the

Child Guidance Center. The hayride will take place from 6 to 9 p.m.

at 217 Main St. Information: (714) 960-1896.

The Huntington Beach Art

Center will host a gourmet celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. at 538

Main St. Information: (714) 536-5258.

The Dress Barn will host an

evening fashion show with holiday and career clothing, door prizes

and more. The event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at 18309

Brookhurst St. Information: (714) 593-9410.