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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.