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TODAY

The Huntington Beach Historical Society will present Holiday on

the Hill at the Newland House Museum. The house will be decorated for

Christmas and feature an antique clothing display from the Dwight and

Faye Clapp collection. The event will run through Dec. 22. The museum

is open from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday at 19820 Beach Blvd. Admission is $2 for adults

and $1 for children. Information: (714) 842-4381.

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 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.

The Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee will present the

cruise of lights to benefit local school programs. The cruise will

take passengers through the waterways of Huntington Harbour to see

the holiday lighted homes and holiday decorations. Weekday cruises

will leave at 6, 7 and 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday cruises at 5:30,

6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Advanced reservations are recommended.

Information: (714) 840-7542. www.philharmonicsociety.org.

FRIDAY

Barnes and Noble will host

actress Sela Ward, who will sign copies of her book “Homesick: A

Memoir.” This event will start at 7:30 p.m. at 7777 Edinger Ave.

Information: (714) 897-8781.

The Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill will host a free concert by

The Lively Ones at 9 p.m. The grill is at 17296 Beach Blvd.

Information: (714) 848-0113.

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.

SATURDAY

Huntington Central Park

Equestrian Center is celebrating Day of the Horse with festivities

including a parade of breeds, a chili cook off, riding demonstrations

and a horseshoeing demonstration. There will be pony rides for the

kids. Admission is free. Information: (714) 848-1296 or

www.hcpec.com. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the

center, 18381 Goldenwest St.

Boater’s World and Allison Marine will present a boat show from 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. at 5912 E. Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 377-7961.

The Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill will host a free concert by

the Nocturnes, followed by comedian Ian Greenspan. It all starts at 9

p.m. The grill is at 17296 Beach Blvd. Information: (714) 848-0113.

SUNDAY

The Huntington Beach

Concert Band will present its 29th annual Holiday Concert at 2:30

p.m. in the Huntington Beach Central Library Theater, 7111 Talbert

Ave. Director Thomas Ridley will lead the 65-piece brass, wind and

percussion ensemble in a variety of favorite holiday carols and

songs. General admission is $10 and $5 for seniors, students and

children. Information: (714) 536-5258.

The parish community of

Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church will present a seasonal

musical evening featuring the 80-voice Parish Choir, Children’s

Choir, hand bell choirs, organ and orchestra. The concert will begin

at 7:30 p.m. at 20444 Magnolia St. The suggested donation is $7 for

adults, $5 students and seniors. Information: (714) 962-3333, ext

233.

TUESDAY

Hurricane’s Bar and Grill will host the 10th annual Locals

Christmas Party from 6 p.m. to closing. There will be dancing with DJ

Devin and a free prime rib buffet. The grill is at 200 Main St.

Information: (714) 374-0500. www.hurricanesbargrill.com

DEC. 19

Ms. “Sassy” Claus will make an appearance at the Longboard

Restaurant and Pub. This is an event for adults only. The event will

take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at 217 Main St. Information: (714)

960-1896.

DEC. 20

The Edison Center will host the Merry Christmas dance for

developmentally disabled teens and young adults from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

at 21377 Magnolia St. Information: (714) 960-8870.

The Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill will host a free concert by

the Indonesian Muels at 9 p.m. The grill is at 17296 Beach Blvd.

Information: (714) 848-0113.

DEC. 21

Golden West College will hold a swap meet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

today and Sunday. There will be free parking and admission at 15744

Golden West Street. Information: (714) 898-7927 www.gwc.cccd.edu/

CSO/Pages/PROGswap.html

Seaside Community Church will present “The Nazarene” a new musical

production by Moses Toth, a graduate of Edison High School. The play

is about two ordinary people and one extraordinary event. It will

show at 3 and 7 p.m. at the Central Library Theater, 7111 Talbert

Ave. Tickets are $10. Information: (714) 962-2755.

The Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill will host a free concert by

Fineline, followed by comedian Big Mike. It all starts at 9 p.m. The

grill is at 17296 Beach Blvd. Information: (714) 848-0113.

DEC. 25

The Waterfront Hilton Beach Resort will hold a Christmas Holiday

Buffet. The annual feast and tradition will include dining, music and

spectacular ocean views. A harpist and pianist will provide holiday

tunes in a setting beyond compare. Reservations are recommended. The

resort is at 21100 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (714)

960-7873, ext. 2211

Dec. 31

The Waterfront Hilton Beach Resort will host a New Year’s

celebration with dining, dancing and an ocean setting. The first

seating will start at 7 p.m. The cost is $65 per person plus tax and

gratuity. Reservations are required. The resort is at 21100 Pacific

Coast Highway. Information: (714) 960-7873, ext. 2211.

Hurricane’s Bar & Grill will host a New Year’s Eve party. The

evening will include party favors, live entertainment and a free

champagne toast at midnight. The cover starts at 8 p.m. and the cost

is $15 per person or $25 per couple. The grill is at 200 Main St.

Information: (714) 374-0500. www.hurricanesbargrill.com

JAN. 11

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.