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

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

Submissions must be received two weeks before publication.

SATURDAY

Pet Packs animal treats creator Judith Hendler, a Huntington Beach

resident, will be selling the edible greeting card and donating

proceeds during the “Picnic With Your Pets” event from 11 to 3 p.m.

at the Hotel Huntington Beach, 7667 Center Ave. All proceeds are

being donated to the Seal Beach Animal Care Center and Save Our

Strays. Information: Judith Hendler at (714) 960-5872.

A women’s self defense workshop will take place from 2 to 4 p.m.

at the Yoga Place, 301 Main St. In the workshop, participants will

learn to stay calm, focused and aware under adverse situations.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $45 the day of. Information: (714)

960-9740.

SUNDAY

Huntington Dog Beach will hold its monthly beach cleanup and needs

volunteers to help. Quarters for parking, pizza and cleaning supplies

will be provided. The event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Volunteers will meet at the white canopy near Tower 24. The nearest

parking will be along Pacific Coast Highway between Goldenwest Street

and Seapoint Avenue. Information: (714) 841-8644 or

https://www.dogbeach.org.

WEDNESDAY

A 100-year History of Huntington Beach, an exhibit that includes

photographs, artifacts and documents reflecting the growth of

Huntington Beach in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the

Fourth of July Parade will take place at the Huntington Beach Art

Center, 538 Main St. It will take place from noon to 6 p.m. and

admission is free. Information: Call (714) 374-1650.

JUNE 25

The Orange County Fuchsia Society will have its annual plant sale

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in front of the K-mart store on the corner of

Garfield Avenue and Magnolia Street.

June 26

Save Our Strays of Huntington Beach, the city and Orange County

Animal Care Services, will be sponsoring a low-cost microchip

identification/dog licensing event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake

View Park Clubhouse, 17451 Zeider Lane. Cost is $5 for Huntington

Beach residents only. Information: (714) 442-1446.

The Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board will present a time

line presentation of 100 years of the growth and development of the

city of Huntington Beach. The community is invited to attend a public

reception from 7 to 9 p.m. with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and

beverages and an opportunity to celebrate the city’s heritage at the

Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St. Information: (714)

374-1650.

June 28

Alzheimer’s Assn. of Orange County will sponsor a support group

for adult children of Alzheimer’s patients at 7:30 p.m. at the

Community United Methodist Church, 6662 Heil Ave. Information:

Contact Joanne Spagle at (714) 841-2648

ONGOING

CIVIC GROUPS

The SOS Investment Club meets regularly on the second Monday of

each month and is seeking new members interested in studying

companies and making long-term investments. The group’s meetings are

held at 913 California St. Information: Call Cathy at (714) 960-7225.