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Beach Blvd., Suite 160, Huntington Beach, CA 92648; fax to (714)

965-7174; call (714) 965-7176 or e-mail hbindy@latimes.com.

Submissions must be received two weeks before publication.

TODAY

Tickets are now on sale for the Taste of Huntington Beach, a

benefit featuring food from local restaurants. Ticket sales will be

donated to the Huntington Beach Children’s Library. Guests who order

tickets in advance will be able to pay $40 instead of the $50 door

price. Tickets can be purchased at the reception desk at the Central

Library at 7111 Talbert Ave. The event will be held on March 28 at

the Huntington Beach Hyatt. Information: (714) 842-4481.

Centered on the Center will feature more than 200 regional artists

in a group exhibition. About 325 works will be on display. The event

is slated to run through Feb. 29. The exhibition will be at the

Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St. Admission is free.

Information: (714) 374-1658.

FRIDAY

“Proposals,” a comedy written by Neil Simon and directed by James

Gruessing, will be performed by the Huntington Beach Playhouse at

Central Library Theater through March 7. The Playhouse is at 7111

Talbert Ave. Tickets cost $6 to $20. Information: (714) 375-0696.

Mardi Gras Brazilian Carnival, a musical stage show with

Christiane Calli and the Girls from Ipanema, will offer dancing and a

barbecue kitchen. The carnival will run from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at

Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave. The event will also be held on

Feb. 21. The cost is to be announced. Information: (714) 647-7107.

The Fusion 2004 Dance Concert, Academy for Performing Arts dance

faculty, guest choreographers and the Ensemble Dancers will present

an evening of traditional and original works in ballet, jazz, tap and

modern dance. The show will be held at Huntington Beach High School,

1905 Main St., at 7:30 p.m. General admission will cost $10, tickets

for students and seniors will cost $8. Information: (714) 536-2514,

ext. 4025.

The Golden West College Swap Meet will feature new and used

items. Fresh produce, records and music memorabilia, antiques and

collectibles are some of the treasures you may discover on your next

visit to the parking lot event that offers free parking and

admission. The address for Golden West College is 15744 Goldenwest St. The swap meet will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and

Sunday. Information: (714) 898-7927.

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

handmade gifts and crafts. The Art A-Faire will be open from 10 a.m.

to sunset. Admission is free. Information: (714) 536-2213 or (714)

846-5509.

SATURDAY

The Rick Holstrom Band will play blues guitar at the Huntington

Beach Beer Company. The show will begin at 8 p.m. and there will be

no cover charge. The Huntington Beach Beer Company is at 201 Main St.

Information: (714) 960-5343.

Hypnotherapist Eleanor Field will sign her new book,

“Brainstrorms!: Out of a Torrential Past Into a Triumphant Future, a

True Story.” The signing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at California

Greeting Cards & Gifts, at 301 Main St. Information: (714) 960-1688.

SUNDAY

Huntington Beach Christian Singles will host a potluck, seminar

and social at St. Peter’s by the Sea Church. The event will begin at

1 p.m. and the church is at 16871 Bolsa Chica Road. Information:

(714) 625-3508.

The Golden West College Swap Meet will feature new and used items.

Fresh produce, records and music memorabilia, antiques and

collectibles are some of the treasures you may discover on your next

visit to this parking lot event with free parking and admission. The

address for Golden West College is 15744 Goldenwest St. The swap meet

will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: (714) 898-7927.

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

handmade gifts and crafts. The Art A-Faire will be open from 10 a.m.

to sunset. Admission is free. Information: (714) 536-2213 or (714)

846-5509.

TUESDAY

Author Shannon Peck will discuss and sign her book “Love Heals” at

the Barnes and Noble Booksellers at 7777 Edinger Ave. The free event

will begin at 7 p.m. Information: (714) 897-8781.

Huntington Beach Senior Services will offer dancing lessons from

2 to 3 p.m. at the Michael E. Rodgers Seniors’ Center. The lessons

are structured in five-week sessions at a cost of $65 per dancer.

Couples and singles are welcome for lessons, registration forms are

available at the Seniors’ Center, which is at 1706 Orange Ave.

Information: (714) 536-9387.

WEDNESDAY

The Barnes & Noble Artist’s Way Workshop is designed to help

participants rediscover their creative selves. The two-hour workshop

will begin at 7 p.m. The store is at 7777 Edinger Ave. Admission

will be free. Information: (714) 897-8781.

THURSDAY

At the Brazilian Mardi

Gras Luncheon & Show, choreographer Leila Flores of Tropidanza has

assembled a diverse team of beautiful and talented dancers who

entertain with energy and passion. The meal will include chicken and

Brazilian-style meatballs with sweet sauce, mashed potatoes, black

beans, vegetables, salad, cake and coffee. The event will be held at

the Old World Festival Hall, 7561 Center Ave., in room 49. The show

will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost will be $25 per person,

including tax and tip. Information: (714) 895-8020.

An “open mic” night of poetry will be held at Barnes and Noble

Booksellers. The free event will begin at 7:30 p.m. The store is at

7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 897-8781.

FEB. 27

Mardi Gras Brazilian Carnival, a musical stage show with

Christiane Calli and the Girls from Ipanema, will offer dancing and a

barbecue kitchen. The carnival will run from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at

Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave. The event will also be held on

Feb. 28. The cost is to be announced. Information: (714) 647-7107.

Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church will begin a series of

discussions on “The Passion of the Christ,” directed by Mel Gibson.

The talks will feature Christian and Jewish leaders as speakers.

Additional sessions are planned for March 5 and March 12. The

discussions will begin at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 20444

Magnolia St. Information: (714) 962-3333.

FEB. 28

Jazz at the Center will present Gospel Music through the Ages, a

concert featuring special musical performers to be announced later.

The concert will run from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at 538 Main St. General

admission will cost $20. Information: (714) 374-1650.

MARCH 1

Surfin’ Sundays Concert Series will showcase free concerts from

authentic surf bands. The concerts will be held through Oct. 30 at

the International Surfing Museum, 411 Olive St. The concerts are

scheduled from 1 to 2 p.m. Admission will be free. Dates have yet to

be determined. Information: (714) 969-9575.

MARCH 5

Mardi Gras Brazilian Carnival, a musical stage show with

Christiane Calli and the Girls from Ipanema, will offer dancing and a

barbecue kitchen. The carnival will run from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at

Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave. The event will also be held on

March 6. The cost is to be announced. Information: (714) 647-7107.

MARCH 6

The Jericho’s Kids for Clean Waves Surf Contest will be held near

the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The

entry deadline is March 1. Information: (949) 369-6677.

MARCH 28

Taste of Huntington Beach, a benefit event for the Huntington

Beach Childrens’ Library, will feature food prepared by local

eateries and California wines. The event will be held from 1 to 5

p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa located at 21500 Pacific

Coast Highway. Admission will cost $50 at the door, tickets may

pre-ordered at a cost of $40. Information: (714) 842-4481

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. Information: (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 Clara Barton Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters

of the American Revolution meets at 9:30 a.m. every third Saturday at

Community United Methodist Church, 6652 Heil Ave. Membership in

Daughters of the American Revolution is open to any woman who is at

least 18 years of age and can prove lineal descent from an ancestor

who aided in achieving American independence. Information: (714)

848-4297.

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 and Noble Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave.

Pajamarama is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Story time is held 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.

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 https://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 Golden

West 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. Fees vary depending on

half- or full-day sessions. For more information and to register, log

on to https://www.surfacademy.com or call the Huntington Beach

Community Service Department at 714-960-8884.

Centerfield Sportsbar &

Grill, 17296 Beach Blvd. in Huntington Beach, has ceased its live

entertainment during the weekends as well as karaoke on Wednesday

nights in favor of video games, an Internet Juke Box and free

wireless Internet access. Information: (714) 848-0113.

The Senior Citizens Club of Huntington Beach hosts bingo at 12:30

p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Rogers Senior Center, 1706 Orange

Ave. Bingo cards are four for $1 and prizes are $2 gift certificates

from Ralphs.

The U.S. Coast Guard

Auxiliary, Flotilla 53, offers an eight-lesson course in “Boating

Skills and Seamanship” at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays at Boat U.S. Marine

Center, 16390 Pacific Coast Highway (Peter’s Landing Marina). Cost is

$25, includes books. Information: Paul Busher, (714) 840-0232 or Sam

Emer, (714) 890-1808.

The Huntington Beach Scrabble Club meets at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays at

the International House of Pancakes Restaurant, 18782 Beach Blvd.

Information: Penny Baker, (949) 380-1764 or Paul (714) 968-7546.

The Huntington Beach

Concert Band is an all-volunteer community organization with

approximately 70 members, led by music director Tom Ridley. Founded

in February 1973, the band plays a wide variety of musical styles --

from classical to Broadway and contemporary. They perform frequently

at events and locations throughout Southern California, including

Disneyland, Leisure World, the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza and the

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. The Huntington Beach Concert Band is

open to all interested musicians age 18 and older. Rehearsals are

held at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the band room at Marina High

School at 15871 Springdale St. Information: (714) 963-3681.

The American Shortwave Listeners Club meets from noon to 4 p.m.

the first Saturday of each month at 16182 Ballad Lane. The group will

listen to international broadcasts via the shortwave radio bands. The

public is invited to attend. Coffee and doughnuts will be available.

Stewart MacKenzie, (714) 846-1685 or visit https://groups.yahoo.com/

group/ASWLC

The Poetry Pleasure

Group meets from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursdays at the Rodgers

Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave. (714) 842-3479 or (714) 960-4897.

The West County YMCA presents Y-Indian Maiden meetings for girls

in kindergarten through third grade and their mothers at 7 p.m. once

a month at 7262 Garfield Ave. Days vary. (714) 847-YMCA.

A group for angel

devotees meets from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays

of each month. Space is limited. Registration required. $10. Location

varies. (800) 797-2960.

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