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FRIDAY

Winner’s Circle Breakfast, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce,

will be held at 7 p.m. at the SeaCliff County Club, 6501 Palm Ave.

This breakfast is a networking event that includes a guest

presentation with speaker Kim Hubard, director of OC Financial Abuse

Specialist Team. Tickets are $17 pre-paid and $22 at the door. Call

for reservations: (714) 536-8888.

SATURDAY

Bolsa Chica Wetlands Tour will take visitors along the loop trail

of the wetlands from 9 to 10:30 a.m. each Saturday. Visitors will

meet at the walk bridge of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve on the

east side of Pacific Coast Highway between Warner and Seapoint

avenues. Trained tour guides will discuss bird identification,

ecology, endangered species, early history and the current status of

the wetlands. Warm clothing and binoculars are recommended. It is

free to the public. Information: (714) 840-1575 or

https://www.amigosdebolsa

chica.org.

Shipley Nature Center Tour will take visitors on a tour and

educate them about the nature center grounds and will provide

descriptions of the planned restoration to its historical native

plant habitat. Please meet at 11 a.m. at the front gate to the

Shipley Nature Center, Huntington Beach Central Park, Edwards Street

between Talbert and Slater avenues. The tour is free to the public.

Information: (714) 536-2514 ext.4025 or https://www.fsnc.org.

TUESDAY

The Golden West Water Polo Club invites children in second through

eighth-grade to participate in a water polo camp from 5:45 to 7:30

p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday until Aug. 26 at Golden West College,

15744 Goldenwest St. All athletes must also register with USA Water

Polo. Information: https://www.GoldenWest

WaterPolo.com to register.

WEDNESDAY

“Fabulous Abs,” a seminar focused on various fitness and nutrition

topics, will be led by Dianna Gardner at 7:30 p.m. at the Lighten Up

Fitness Center, 15061 Goldenwest St. Space is limited. Call in

advance to reserve a spot. Information: (714) 379-2100.

THURSDAY

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4

p.m. in the Bloodmobile near the Huntington State Beach lifeguards’

garage at 21601 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (714) 377-5691.

AUG. 23

A support group for Adult Children of Alzheimer’s disease

individuals, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Assn. of Orange County,

will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, 6652

Heil Ave. Information: Joanne Spagle (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.

The Huntington Beach

Chapter of the National Assn. of the Physically Handicapped

provides disabled children and adults the opportunity to make their

lives become more vital to the community through providing

informative newsletters four times a year from National Headquarters.

It meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at

Wycliffe Gardens at 18765 Florida St. Anyone interested in becoming

either a regular member or an associate member may contact Bernadette

at berntrav8@aol.com or call Dorothy at (949) 646-4771 for more

information.

The Clara Barton chapter

of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will

meet at 9:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at Community

United Methodist Church, 6652 Heil Ave. Membership in the club is

open to any woman who is at least 18 and can prove lineal bloodline

descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American

independence. Information: (714) 848-4297.

The North Huntington Beach Mothers Club welcomes all stay-at-home

or part-time moms living in North Orange County. The club emphasizes

support and friendship for mothers and fun family activities.

Information: (714) 373-5488.

The MISS Foundation is a support group for families who have

experienced the death of a child that meets on the first Thursday of

every month. The group gathers at 6:30 p.m. and begins at 7 p.m. Call

Katie at (714) 442-3669 for location or peer support.

Toastmasters Club 770

is a group that teaches communication and leadership skills to

business and community members. The club will meet from 7 to 9 p.m.

on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Carrow’s Restaurant

at the corner of Magnolia Street and Warner Avenue. Information:

(714) 847-3660.

Toastmasters Club No.

6641, an organization dedicated to enhancing anyone’s public

speaking skills, presents “Tongue Tamers” from noon to 1 p.m. the

first and third Friday of every month at the Huntington Beach Civic

Center, 2000 Main St. room B-8. Information: (714) 964-9813.

The Point-to-Point

chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild meets on the fourth

Wednesday of each month (except December) at Rodgers Senior Center at

17th Street and Orange Avenue. Hospitality is at 6:30 p.m., followed

by a general meeting at 7 p.m. The Guild promotes interest and

provides education in needle arts, particularly needlepoint, and is

open to all who share in the joy of needlepoint. Information: (714)

962-1562.

The Kiwanis Club of

Huntington Beach Surf City Breakfast Club has just formed and will

meet every Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. at the International House of

Pancakes on Beach Boulevard. The club is already 25 members strong

and looking for new members. Information: Glen Cauble (714) 848-8102

or Randy Golden (562) 884-4145.

The Huntington Beach Host Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. every first

and third Thursday of the month at Old World Restaurant on Center

Street behind Huntington Center. The club’s purpose is to create and

foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian

needs by providing voluntary service through community involvement

and international cooperation. Information: (714) 964-6212.

The Huntington Beach

American Legion Post 133 meets the third Wednesday of each month

at 7 p.m. at the Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 170 Orange Ave. (corner of

17th Street and Orange Avenue). The Women’s Auxiliary Unit 133 meets

at the same time at the same place. Information: Cmdr. Johnson, (714)

968-4061.

Huntington Beach

Newcomers hold their Main Event Luncheon on the second Tuesday of

each month. The group’s purpose is to develop interest in the

community through a wide range of groups. Information: Connie

Tredway, (714) 969-0571, or Myrna Haire, (714) 962-2449.

The Friends of the Shipley Nature Center invites new members to

join. The group meets every second Saturday of the month to discuss

restoration of the Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Beach Central

Park. Meetings take place at 9 a.m. every second Saturday of the

month at the Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave.

Information: (714) 892-0875.

The Friends of Shipley

Nature Center meet the first Saturday of the month at the Nature

Center in Huntington Central Park to help restore the area from 9

a.m. to noon. Bring garden tools, water, hat, sunscreen and wear

closed-toed shoes. Free tours discussing restoration of the native

habitat are also offered on the same day at 11 a.m. Information:

(714) 842-4772 or https://www.fsnc.org.

The Toastmasters Club

179 meets from 6:30 to 7:50 a.m. every Wednesday at Coco’s, 6886

Bolsa Ave. All who are interested in improving their speaking,

listening and leadership skills are invited to join. Information:

(714) 848-8244.

The Toastmasters Club

770 meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at

Carrows, 16931 Magnolia St. The group helps improve communication and

leadership skills. Information: (714) 848-6485.

The Clara Barton chapter

of the National Society 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 old and can

prove lineal bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in

achieving American independence. Information: (714) 848-4297.

CLASSES

Enroll your toddler in

low-cost Early Childhood Education classes offered through

Huntington Beach Adult School for children aged 12 months to

pre-Kindergarten. “Mommy and Me” or “Daddy and Me” classes and the

Parent Participation Preschool offer ongoing enrollment with a

20-year reputation of excellence. Information: (714) 847-2873, ext.

219.

Outstanding Parenting

Classes for free or low cost are offered through Huntington Beach

Adult School for parents of elementary children and middle school

students. Information: (714) 847-2873, ext. 219.

Adults who are coping with

an aging family member can take Caregiver Training, a once-a-month

class through the Huntington Beach Adult School with a specialist in

caregiver issues, effective communication, hiring caregiver

assistance and long-term care options. Information: (714) 847-2873,

ext. 219.

Senior citizens can learn to

use computers, software, Internet and digital cameras from 3 to 5

p.m. in easy, friendly classes through Huntington Beach Adult School

at Edison and Fountain Valley High Schools and Dwyer Middle School.

Information: (714) 847-2873, ext. 232.

The Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce Small Business Assistance

Center offers individual counseling on virtually any aspect of your

small business. Sessions take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every

Friday. Reservations are required. Information: (714) 536-8888.

Huntington Fitness offers

free strength/cardio personal training sessions to new clients at

3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 22311 Brookhurst St. Suite No. 4.

Information: (714) 593-9937.

A new junior Academy for

the Performing Arts program is accepting applications for the

Summer Musical Theater Academy for fifth- through eighth-grade

students. Sponsored by the Huntington Beach Union High School

District, the program will teach dance, acting, vocal and technical

skills from June 16 to July 19 at Dwyer Middle School. Enrollment

will include a performance of “Bugsy Malone” on July 18 and 19.

Information: (714) 847-2873, ext. 220.

MEDICAL

The Huntington Beach Community Clinic offers a variety of

services, including family planning and anonymous HIV testing at low

costs, at 17692 Beach Blvd., Ste. 200. Walk-ins are welcome from 8:40

a.m. to 7 p.m. Information or appointment: (714)847-4222.

The Community Care Heath Centers, a nonprofit organization, offers

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder support group for parents

Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. at the West Counseling Center, 8041

Newman Ave. Admission is $10 per session. Anonymous HIV testing is

also offered at the West Counseling Center. Please call for an

appointment at (714) 847-3356. Cost: $25.

Womanology is a physical therapy program for pelvic dysfunction.

The program is available at Hands on Rehab, located at 18800 Delaware

St. Information: (714) 847-8751.

Affiliated Counseling

Services offers a variety of support groups, parent education

sessions and divorce mediation consulting at 16152 Beach Blvd, Suite

280. Information: (714) 848-5804.

The Huntington Beach Community Clinic is offering anonymous HIV

testing and risk assessment for $25 at 8041 Newman Ave. Information

or appointment: (714) 847-3356.

The Huntington Beach Community Clinic offers free preventive

health and workplace safety workshops that are presented in the

workplace. Information and scheduling: (714) 847-4222, ext. 231.

Hoag Health Center offers

a variety of free day and evening health-related seminars,

including on low-fat cuisine, decoding food labels, snoring,

hypertension and more. The center is at 19582 Beach Blvd. Dates and

times vary. Information: (800) 514-HOAG.

Family Health Awareness

Day is held from 10 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of each month.

Get a free blood pressure check, body fat analysis, postural analysis

and range of motion study. Hosted by Dr. Robert Swain at 8907 Warner

Ave. Popcorn and balloons for everyone. Information: (714) 842-6122.

PARENTING/FAMILY

Adat Israel Mommy and Me

A mommy and me group meets 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at

Congregation Adat Israel/Chabad of West Orange County, 5052 Warner

Ave. There will be playing, singing and painting. Information: call

Yiska Berkowitz (714) 846-1565.

The Huntington Beach Mothers Club offers weekly playgroups,

outings, parties and support for families in Huntington Beach and the

surrounding cities. We also offer charity fund-raiser events

throughout the year. Information: (877) 230-6835.

https://www.HBMothersclub.org.

The MOMS Club of

Huntington Beach South is a nonprofit organization aimed at

providing support for stay at home moms living in the 92646 and 92648

zip codes. The club offers an activities calendar including park

days, kid’s outings, and age appropriate playgroups. Mom’s outings

are also planned. Information: (714) 968-0546 or

mc_hbsouth@yahoo.com. www.geocities.com/

mc_hbsouth.

The Huntington Beach Community Clinic offers parenting classes

from 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays at 8041 Newman Ave. $10 per session.

Information: (714) 847-3356.

The North Huntington

Beach Mom’s Club Playgroup meets weekly at Huntington Beach parks.

Playgroups meets at 3 p.m. Mondays, at noon Tuesdays, at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays and at 11 a.m. Thursdays. Information: Briggitte

Mulholland, (714) 373-5488.

The Moms Offering Moms Support Club, a nonprofit support group for

stay-at-home mothers, organizes daily activities for mothers and

their children, including park play days, fun field trips and

age-appropriate play groups. Special-interest activities just for mom

are included. Every month, members have service projects to assist

several organizations within Orange County. Information: Jennifer

Gambino, (714) 846-7274.

The Pacific Coast Mothers Club, based in the Huntington Beach

area, is actively seeking new members. The group offers stay-at-home

and employed mothers an opportunity to socialize and make lifelong

friends with other moms, kids and families. The club offers weekly,

age-specific play groups, children’s parties and activities, fun and

educational monthly outings just for moms, and volunteer

opportunities that benefit local charities. Information: (714)

842-1903.

A parent education group meets in eight- to 10-week sessions. The

group is sponsored by Affiliated Counseling Services and will focus

on how to manage parental stress. Parents will discuss appropriate

discipline and use of “time outs,” temper tantrums, chores,

schoolwork and teen rebellion. The meetings take place from 7 to 8:30

p.m. Thursdays at 16152 Beach Blvd., 280. Information: (714)

848-5804.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The Lupus Foundation of America Huntington Beach support group

meets the first Thursday evening of each month. Information: (714)

848-9781.

The National Alliance for

the Mentally Ill, a support group for family and friends or those

caring for the mentally ill, meets the second and fourth Thursday of

the month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist

Church, 6652 Heil Ave., Room 7. Information: (714) 842-4461.

A support group for

family members and friends of people with severe or chronic mental

illness meets through Affiliated Counseling Services, 16152 Beach

Blvd., Suite 280. The group, led by a licensed therapist, meets from

7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Information: (714) 848-5804.

Affiliated Counseling

Services Inc. sponsors support groups for women from 10:30 a.m. to

noon Wednesdays and from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at 16152 Beach Blvd., Suite 280. Cost is based on a sliding scale. Information: (714)

848-5804.

Affiliated Counseling

Services offers a recovery support group for people with 90 days

sobriety from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays at 16152 Beach Blvd., Suite

280. For cost and details call (714) 848-5804.

Codependency support

groups meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays at Affiliated

Counseling Services, 16152 Beach Blvd., Suite 280. Information: (714)

848-5804.

A diabetic support group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the first and

third Thursday of each month at Huntington Beach Hospital, 17772

Beach Blvd. Information: (714) 898-6938.

The Alzheimer’s Assn. of Orange County co-sponsors a free support

group for caregivers living in the Huntington Beach area at 7 p.m.

the first and third Tuesday of each month at Christ Presbyterian

Church, 20112 Magnolia St. (714) 968-4940.

The National Parkinson’s Disease Foundation presents a free

support group from 2 to 3 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at

Huntington Landmark, 8641 Atlanta Ave. (949) 574-6338.