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TODAY
The Huntington Beach Art
Center Gallery will feature a solo exhibition from Sacramento
artist Joan Moment today through Aug. 9. The exhibit will feature
four series: Hand, Garden Fresco, Nasturtium and Constellation. The
gallery is open Thursdays from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission
is free. Information: (714) 374-1650.
The Orange County Catholic
Chorale will present “Stars and Stripes Forever,” its second
annual patriotic concert at 7:30 p.m. in Sts. Simon and Jude Church,
20444 Magnolia St. Doors open at 7 p.m. Information: (714) 962-3333.
The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints will present “Hope of America,” a song and
dance review celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first airplane
flight and honoring the nation’s military and its public heritage.
Shows are at 7:30 p.m. July 3 and July 4 at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. in the
Huntington Beach meetinghouse, 8702 Atlanta Ave. Tickets are $2.
Information: (714) 962-2248.
FRIDAY
The annual Surf City 5K Run
and Expo will take place during the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and
will include entertainment, family fun, refreshments and fitness
products in the Expo Village starting at 7 a.m. Registration will
begin at 6 a.m. at Worthy Park on the corner of 17th and Main
streets. Participants can avoid long lines by picking up the race
packet, T-shirt and race number at City Hall on July 3 from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Cost to register is $30 for adults, $10 for children.
Proceeds benefit the Huntington Beach Jr. Lifeguard program.
Information: (714) 374-1535, ext. 4.
The largest Independence
Day parade west of the Mississippi River, the Huntington Beach
Fourth of July Parade, features more than 300 entries including
bands, floats, film and television celebrities, local dignitaries,
equestrians and community groups. The parade will begin at the corner
of 8th Street and Pacific Coast Highway at 10 a.m. and end at
Yorktown Avenue and Main Street at noon. Admission is free, and
parking will be closed at Pacific Coast Highway between Beach
Boulevard and Goldenwest Street between 6 a.m. and about 1 p.m.
Parade viewers can enter the Downtown area off Goldenwest on Orange
or Palm avenues. “Staking out” an area for viewing is allowed after
12:01 a.m. on July 2. Items must be removed by 2 p.m. on July 4.
Commemorative celebration merchandise and bleacher seat tickets sold
at $10 each are available along the parade route or can be purchased
at City Hall beginning June 17 or on the city’s Web site now.
Celebration Hotline: (714) 374-1535.
SATURDAY
Adventure Playground is open in Central Park. Adventure Playground
is a naturally wooded area with a man-made shallow pond, a mud slide
and cable slide for kids to explore. Activities are limited only by a
child’s imagination. Kids 6 and older are provided hammers, nails,
saws, lumber, old “junk” and rafts to create forts, clubhouses and
unusual looking hide outs. Bring a towel, a change of clothes and
shoes for the children, as well as a bag to carry dirty supplies
home. There are changing rooms and a shower for rinsing. Tie-on shoes
are mandatory -- sandals and water shoes are not allowed in the
playground. The playground is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday at Central Park near Gothard Street, 7111 Talbert Ave. General
admission is $2. Information: (714) 536-5486. After June 16, call
(714) 842-7442.
Saturday Sunrise Car
Cruisers, billed as the best free car show in the world, is a
15-year tradition that brings classic and hot rod car collectors,
known as the Donut Derelicts, to the parking lot near 9025 Adams
Ave., every Saturday from 6 to 9 a.m. Admission is free. Information:
Rodding Around at (714) 963-2928. www.river-road.net/oldcars
A free one-and-a-half-hour
Bolsa Chica Wetlands Tour will make stops along the walk-bridge
and loop trail of the wetlands. Trained tour guides will discuss bird
identification, ecology, endangered species, early history and
current status. No reservations are required for the public tour, and
warm clothing and binoculars are recommended. Meet at the walk-bridge
of Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve at 9 a.m. Information: (714)
840-1575.
Huntington Beach Central
Park Disc Golf offers players one of the nation’s first 18-hole
disc golf courses at the Goldenwest Street entrance across the street
from the Huntington Beach Public Library and Cultural Center.
Two-round tournaments are held the first Saturday of each month.
Action begins at 10 a.m. Information: (714) 425-9931.
The Huntington Beach
Playhouse will present Shakespeare in the Park with performances
of “As You Like It” in the fragrant eucalyptus groves of Central Park
Amphitheatre, 7111 Talbert Ave. Performance will be at 1 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of July Cost: $7.
Information: (714) 375-0696.
SUNDAY
Classical pianist Vern
Nelson will give a concert of Bach, Mozart, Liszt, Debussy,
Prokofiev, Bill Evans and Carlos Santana at 4 p.m. in the Huntington
Beach Library concert hall. Admission is $10, or $7 for seniors and
students. Information: (714) 962-6631.
Surfin’ Sundays will present Pollo Del Mar, Slacktone, the
Eliminators and the Alvarados from noon to 2 p.m. at the Pier Plaza
Amphitheater near Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street. Cost: Free.
Information: (714) 960-3483.
Summer Concert Series 2003
presents the South Coast Simcha Band at 5 p.m. at 7111 Talbert
Ave. Bring your blankets, chairs and picnic baskets to the
gently-sloped lawns behind Central Library to enjoy the simple
pleasures of an old-fashioned Sunday in the park, listening to a
concert at Huntington Central Park Bandstand. No reservations are
required to attend. Barbecue and soft drinks will be sold not far
from the concert stage at Park Bench Cafe on 17732 Golden West Free
admission and parking. Information: (714) 374-1658.
www.surfcity-hb.org.
TUESDAY
Meet author Carolyn Gross for a discussion and signing of her
book, “Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos,” at 7 p.m. at Barnes and
Noble, 7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 897-8781.
WEDNESDAY
Barnes and Noble’s Simple
Abundance Group will continue to discuss “Simple Abundance: A
Daybook of Comfort and Joy,” by Sarah Ban Breathnach and other books
as sources for self-discovery at 7 p.m. Information: (714) 897-8781.
JULY 10
Renowned sports columnist and author Steve Bisheff will be
discussing and signing his book, “Tales from the Angels’ Dugout,” at
7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714)
897-8781.
Huntington Beach Pro/Junior
Surf Series will be held on the south side of the pier all today
and Sunday when surfers battle it out for prize money in this popular
surfing competition. It is United States Surfing Federation
sanctioned. Information: (714) 596-5019. www.hbsurfseries.com
Campfire Storytime, an evening of S’mores, stories and songs will
take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Huntington Beach Central Park
Amphitheater, 7111 Talbert Ave. Cost is $2 per person. Information:
(714) 375-5107 www.hbpl.org JULY 11
Golden West College’s
mainstage theater will present “All in the Timing,” a collection
of eight one-act comedies written by David Ives and directed by Tom
Amen. Shows will run Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3
p.m. through July 27. Tickets are $11 general admission, $9 for
students and seniors. Information: (714) 895-8150.
Golden West College’s
mainstage theater will present “Red Noses,” an outrageous comedy
with a merry band of troubadours that set out to conquer the Black
Death of 1348. Shows run on weekends through July 26. Tickets are
$11. Information: (714) 895-8150.
JULY 12
Pier Plaza Art A-Faire
Weekends will be held at the outdoor Pier Plaza adjacent to the
Huntington Beach Pier, from 10 a.m. to sunset today and Sunday. This
craft fair features more than 50 vendors selling unique, hand-made
gifts and crafts. Admission is free. Information: (714) 536-2213.
JULY 13
Golden West College
Symphonic Band under the direction of conductor Tom Hernandez will
present renditions of popular music, classical selections, big band,
patriotic and Broadway show tunes from 5 to 6 p.m. The free concert
will be at the Golden West College Amphitheater so bring your lawn
chairs and blankets. Information: (714) 895-8150.
Huntington Beach Concert Band and city of Huntington Beach will
present a free concert in the park at 5 p.m. so bring your blankets,
chairs and picnic baskets to the gently sloped lawns behind Central
Library. Barbecue and soft drinks will be sold nearby at Park Bench
Cafe at 17732 Goldenwest St. Concert is at 7111 Talbert Ave.
Information: (714) 374-1658.
Enjoy the German American
Brass Band and free food for the first 500 people at German
Heritage Day. Cost: Free admission. Live entertainment from 2 to 6
p.m., at Old World Restaurant, 7561 Center Avenue. Information: (714)
895-8020.
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