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TODAY
The 41st annual Cruise of Lights, a narrated cruise through the
waterways of Huntington Harbour featuring lighted homes and
decorations, will be sponsored by the Huntington Harbour Philharmonic
Committee. Cruises start at about 5, 6, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. through
Dec. 23. Guests can park in the Huntington Harbour Mall lot at the
corner of Algonquin Street and Saybrook Lane and ride designated
buses that travel a short distance to the boat launch area. Upon
arrival, guests will board boats that depart for 45-minute cruises.
Tickets can be purchased in advance over the phone. Information:
(714) 840-7542 or https://www.cruiseoflights.org
Holiday on Ice public ice skating at the Pier Plaza Ice Rink will
offer a unique Surf City version of the Rockefeller Center Ice Rink.
Overlooking the Huntington Beach Pier and beaches, the 80-by-40-foot
rink is at Pier Plaza, Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street. The
rink will open between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. daily and 90-minute
sessions cost $10 for adults and $7 for children. Skate rentals are
$3.50 per skater. Season passes cost $110. The rink will be open
through Jan. 11. Skating lessons, classes and party rentals are
available. The rink holds 80 skaters. Information: (800) 975-1885 or
https://www.meetmeatthe icerink.com
The Nutcracker Ballet, as presented in its original, full-length
version, will be held at Golden West College Mainstage Theater. The
show, which runs through Dec. 24, will be performed on Friday,
Saturday and Dec. 23 at 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and
Dec. 24 at 1 p.m. The theater is at 15744 Goldenwest St. Tickets cost
$13 for general admission, $12 for Golden West College students and
$11 for groups, seniors and children under 12. Information: (714)
895-8150.
“Selected, Preferred, Chosen” is an exhibition that will feature
works by artists selected from the annual “Centered on the Center”
exhibition. The show will run through Sunday and is at the Huntington
Beach Art Center Gallery at 538 Main St. The gallery is open Friday
and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m., Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and
Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Information: (714)
374-1650.
The Pier Plaza Art A-Faire, held at the outdoor Pier Plaza
adjacent to the Huntington Beach Pier, features more than 50 vendors
selling unique, handmade gifts and crafts. The fair will be open from
10 a.m. to sunset and will run through Tuesday. Admission is free.
Information: (714) 536-2213 or (714) 846-5509.
Bring your teddy bear, wear your PJs and listen to stories with
Miss Mary-Pat at Special December Family Evening Storytime. The
activity will be held at Tabby Storytime Theater in Central Library,
7111 Talbert Ave., and will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Information: (714) 375-5107.
FRIDAY
Dwyer Middle School will host “The Nazarene, A Christmas Musical,”
written by Moses Toth, at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20. The musical,
produced by Seaside Community Church, tells the story of Joseph and
Mary and the birth of Jesus. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for
children 12 and under. There will also be a 2 p.m. show on Dec. 20.
Information: (714) 949-654-4295.
SATURDAY
The film “Gremlins” will be screened at the Huntington Beach
Central Library Theater, at 7111 Talbert Ave. The movie starts at 10
p.m. Tickets are $5 each. Information: (714) 842-4481
SUNDAY
The Pier Plaza Art A-Faire, held at the outdoor Pier Plaza
adjacent to the Huntington Beach Pier, features more than 50 vendors
selling unique, handmade gifts and crafts. The fair will be open from
10 a.m. to sunset and will run through Tuesday. Admission is free.
Information: (714) 536-2213 or (714) 846-5509.
DEC. 27
The Pier Plaza Art A-Faire , held at the outdoor Pier Plaza next
to the Huntington Beach Pier, will feature more than 50 vendors
selling unique, handmade gifts and crafts. The Art A-Faire will be
open from 10 a.m. to sunset, and will continue through Dec. 28.
Admission is free. Information: (714) 536-2213 or (714) 846-5509.
DEC. 31
The Huntington Beach Council on Aging will host its annual New
Year’s Eve Ballroom Dance at the Michael E. Rodgers Seniors’ Center
from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The evening will include live big band
music from the Jerry Holton Trio, a buffet dinner, beverages, dessert
and the “Grand Countdown Toast.” Tickets are available for $25. The
center is at 1706 Orange Ave. Information: (714) 536-9387.
Club 2004 will present The Boogie Knights, a gala party and dinner
with party hats, favors, dancing, a spectacular Balloon Drop at
midnight, two drink tickets per person and live music from the band
Boogie Knights. Dinner includes carving and pasta stations, grilled
seafood, creative salads and an extravagant dessert buffet. The party
will take place at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa,
21500 Pacific Coast Highway. The dinner and party go from 8 p.m. to 1
a.m. The party only is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Advance party and dinner
tickets are $150 per person and the door price is $175. Party only: $99 per person, $125 at the door. Information: (714) 845-4638.
The New Year’s Eve Ballroom Dance will feature a buffet dinner,
countdown toast, raffle prizes and dancing to the music of the Jerry
Holton Trio. The dancing takes place at the Rodgers Seniors’ Center,
1706 Orange Ave. The event begins at 8:30 p.m. and closes at 1 a.m.
Admission is $5. Information: (714) 536-9387.
The New Year’s Eve Dinner Celebration with a four-course meal
served in the Palm Court Restaurant will feature music, champagne and
the best dining on the coast. Courses include Lobster Corn Chowder,
Goat Cheese Salad, choice of Pan-Seared Halibut, Basil-Roasted Beef
Sirloin or Roasted Chicken Breast, plus a Chocolate Celebration. The
celebration will be held at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, 21100
Pacific Coast Highway. Guests will be seated at 7 p.m. The cost is
$65 plus tax and gratuities. Reservations are recommended.
Information: (714) 960-7873, ext. 2211.
New Year’s Eve Bash with Rod & C. Funk features a free champagne
toast and party favors at midnight. The bash will be at Hurricane’s
Bar and Grill, 200 Main St., and will start at 8 p.m. The cost is $15
per person and is for those 21 and over only. Information: (714)
374-0500.
ONGOING
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.
Huntington Beach Central Library will host Books Art Storytime
every Saturday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Children 5 through 9 are invited
to enjoy stories and related crafts at the library, at 7111 Talbert
Ave. Information: (714) 375-5107.
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. https://www. river-road.net/oldcars.
The Huntington Beach Library’s popular Sandcastle story time
series is shown at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays on Time Warner Cable Channel
6. (714) 375-5107.
The Huntington Beach Children’s Library presents Folktale Story
Time, for kindergartners through fourth-graders, starting at 3 p.m.
Thursdays at 7111 Talbert Ave. Information: (714) 375-5107.
Enjoy stories, activities
and fun at a story time held from 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays in the
children’s section of Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave.
Pajamarama is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and at 11 a.m.
Saturdays. (714) 897-8781.
The Huntington Beach
Library presents Laptime Storytime at 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays and
at 10 a.m. Saturdays at 7111 Talbert Ave. for children 18 months to 3
years old. The library’s Preschool Storytime for children 3 to 5 are
held at 10 and 11 a.m. Fridays. (714) 842-4481.
The Main Street Library presents a story time at 3 p.m. Fridays at
525 Main St. The library’s Preschool Storytime will be 10 and 11 a.m.
Wednesdays. (714) 375-5071.
The Tumble-N-Kids program
is offering gymnastics classes for children ages 10 months to 12
years old. Classes run for eight weeks. Three new classes have been
added: Teeny Tumblers, Tumble-N-Yoga and Kiddycise. Classes are held
at Murdy Community Center, 7000 Norma Drive, (714) 960-8895; Edison
Center, 21377 Magnolia St., (714) 960-8870; and City Gym and Pool,
1600 Palm Ave., (714) 960-8884. Class descriptions can be found in
the winter Sands publication. Information: Dayle Lusk, (714)
842-3586.
DANCE
Pacific Dance Center, 9596 Hamilton Ave., holds swing dance
classes at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Saturdays. (714) 964-3354
or sign up at dance.netfirms.com.
FARMERS MARKETS/SWAP MEETS
The Craft Fair and Farmers Market are held from 1 p.m. to dusk
Fridays at Pier Plaza. Information: Craft Fair (714) 846-5509 and Farmers Market (714) 573-0374.
FITNESS
The Vibe Tribe offers free yoga sessions to new students at 12:15
p.m. Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, and 5:15 p.m. Fridays at 301
Main St., Suite 109. Information: (714) 536-4988.
The Sierra Club’s Orange County Sierra Singles holds a
moderate-paced four-mile walk around Mile Square Park at 6 p.m. on
Wednesdays. The group meets in the parking lot at Brookhurst Street
and Heil Avenue behind the basketball courts. Information: (714)
963-6345.
The Comprehensive Martial Arts and Wellness Center offers free
introductory tai chi chuan classes at 9 a.m. Saturdays at 17308 Beach
Blvd. (714) 841-7129.
HOBBIES/RECREATION
Huntington Beach Disc
Golf Tournaments are held the first Saturday of each month in
beautiful Central Park. Enjoy one of the nation’s first 18-hole
(basket) disc courses for two-round tournaments held the at
Goldenwest Street entrance of the park across the street from the
Huntington Beach Public Library and Cultural Center. Information:
(714) 425-9931.
Surf Academy has designed boys only “Kanaka” and girls only
“Wahine” camps and welcomes all children ages 7 to 17. The camp takes
place north of the Huntington Beach Pier, between Lifeguard towers 8
and 10, and run through the end of August. For more information and
to register, log on to www.surfacademy.com or call 714-960-8884.
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