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TODAY

Companion Hospice is now recruiting volunteers for an upcoming

training session, which will be facilitated in the Huntington Beach

area, and is scheduled to begin Feb. 19. Become a friend for someone

who needs that extra special caring at the end-of-life. Each

applicant will receive 16 hours of orientation and training from a

professional team. Information: (714) 560-8177 or

volunteers@Companion Hospice.com.

The Huntington Beach

Fourth of July board is seeking nominations for the 2004 Fourth of

July Centennial Celebration’s Community Grand Marshal. Candidates

must live or work in Huntington Beach and have participated in

volunteer or charity activities. Nominations may be mailed to the

Huntington Beach Fourth of July Executive Board, care of Community

Services, City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main St., Huntington Beach,

CA 92648. The deadline for nominations will be Mar. 31. Information:

(714) 536-5486.

SATURDAY

A Community Health Fair

will be held at Ocean View High School. Free health screenings

will be offered, including dental screenings, electrocardiograms,

vision and hearing assessments and free glucose and cholesterol test

screening coupons. Free immunizations will also be offered. The event

will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The school is at 17071 Gothard

Ave. Information: (714) 848-0656, ext. 4429 or 4430.

The Bolsa Chica Wetlands

Tour is a free 90-minute tour that makes five stops along the

walk-bridge and loop trail of the wetlands. Trained tour guides

discuss bird identification, ecology, endangered species, early

history and current status. Displays, literature and merchandise are

available in the parking lot. No reservations are required for the

public tour. Warm clothing and binoculars are recommended. The time

will be 9 to 10:30 a.m. Meet at the walk-bridge of the Bolsa Chica

Ecological Reserve on the east side of Pacific Coast Highway between

Warner Avenue and Seapoint Street. Admission will be free.

Information: (714) 840-1575.

SUNDAY

Huntington Dog Beach is seeking volunteers to help clean up the

beach. The cleanup will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and free

pizza will be provided from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Quarters for

parking and cleaning supplies will also be provided. Huntington Dog

Beach is along Pacific Coast Highway between 21st and Seapoint streets. Volunteers will meet at the bluff near Tower 24 at the white

canopy. Nearest parking is between Goldenwest and Seapoint streets.

Information: (714) 841-8644 or https://www.dogbeach.org.

MONDAY

Golden West College will

host Career and Technical Education Week. The event will be held

to inform the community about the college’s career-training

certificate programs, career services and employment opportunities.

The event will be held through Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each

day at the career center in the administration building. Golden West

College is at 15744 Goldenwest St. Information: (714) 895-8217.

TUESDAY

A Town Hall Meeting will be hosted by the Huntington Beach City

School District to discuss the state budget crisis and its

implications for the district. Supt. Gary Rutherford and Assistant

Supt. David Perry will present up-to-date information and provide

opportunities for the public to ask questions, make comments and

offer suggestions. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the

auditorium at Dwyer Middle School, 1502 Palm Ave. Information: (714)

964-8888.

Community for Class Size Reduction will host Super Mex Taco

Tuesday to benefit the class size reduction effort in the Huntington

Beach City High School District. If you mention the group between the

hours of 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. at the Super Mex at 19684 Beach Blvd.

they will donate 20% of the sale to the organization. Information:

https://www.community forcsr.org.

WEDNESDAY

Grace Lutheran School will hold an open house for its junior

kindergarten and kindergarten classes. The event will be 6 to 8 p.m.

at 16081 Waikiki Lane. Campus tours and classroom observations may be

scheduled Monday through Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. Information: (714)

377-1500.