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TODAY

The USLA Lifeguard Wild Wild West National Champtionship begins with an expected 1,000 junior and adult lifeguards competing to be the best in the ocean and on the sand. This event begins at 10 a.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Location: 21601 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (714) 330-1645.

The Magic Tree House book club discusses stories and creates crafts at 5 p.m. in the Barnes & Nobles bookstore in the Bella Terra shopping center. Cost: Free. Location: 7881 Edinger Ave., #110. Information: (714) 897-6201.

SATURDAY

Learn about the tires-to-handlebars of bicycle maintenance led by a certified technician at 8 a.m. in the REI store in the Bella Terra shopping center. Cost: $60-$75. Location: 7777 Edinger Ave., Suite 183. Information: (714) 848-7287.

The Huck Finn Fishing Derby is a great community event for kids old enough to hold a fishing pole through 15 years of age from 8 a.m. to noon at the Huntington Beach Pier. Prizes for biggest fish and best costumes will be awarded at the end of the morning. Participants must bring their own equipment. Cost: Free. Location: 315 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (714) 536-5262.

SUNDAY

Jack Mack and the Heart Attack will be performing from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza. Cost: Free. Location: 315 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (714) 536-5486.

Bones West will be performing at 5 p.m. in the Huntington Beach Central Park. Cost: Free. Location: Goldenwest Street between Ellis Ave. and Talbert Ave. Information: (714) 425-9931.

MONDAY

The Boys and Girls Club of Westminster will host Biz for Kidz Annual Golf Classic at the SeaCliff Country Club. The all-day fundraising event includes raffle prizes and a banquet dinner. Cost: $50. Location: 6501 Palm Ave. Information: (714) 379-0097.

TUESDAY

Speed-dating, meatballs and marinara, that’s how Bucca di Beppo’s enjoys helping singles meet starting at 7 p.m. Men ages 35 to 45 and women ages 30 to 40 come try it out this novel dating idea where you even score each date afterward. Cost: $35. Location: 7979 Center Ave. Information: (714) 891-4666.