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SATURDAY

The Surf Invasion Surf Tour Contest will arrive on the shores of Huntington Beach from 7:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Part of the fun includes an open men’s surf contest and air show contest, with cash prizes awaiting the winners. Cost: Free to watch. Location: 901 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (714) 330-9510.

Kids 18 and under are invited to participate in the Quiksilver & Roxy Youth Tour for boys and girls, starting at 9 a.m. near the Huntington Beach Pier. Cost: Free. Location: 315 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (562) 430-6671.

SUNDAY

Taste countless dishes from local restaurants from 4 to 7 p.m. at Golden West College as part of Chefs for Scholarships: A Family Festival of Food and Fun. Cost: $40, $10 for kids. Location: 15744 Goldenwest St.

The Summer Series 2006 Concerts in the Park welcomes Tom Kubis & Goldenwest Jazz Orchestra for the final show in the Huntington Beach Central Park. Bring family and friends, don’t forget chairs blankets and dinner. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave. Information: (714) 895-8316.

LIMITED ENGAGEMENTS

The Plein-Air Painting Festival will be in town through Sept. 16 at the Huntington Beach Art Center. The competition brings talented local artists together to create outdoor paintings at scenic locations. Cost: $25. Location: 538 Main Street. Location: (714) 374-1650.

Come to the Orange County Children’s Theatre for the opening night of “Peter Pan,” the story of a young boy who wouldn’t grow up. Directed by Kathy Busby, this musical comedy will entertain the entire family Aug. 25 to 27. Cost: $8 to 10. Location: Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main Street. Information: (714) 502-2244, or www.occt.org.

Pete’s Sunset Grille in the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa will host Saturday evening Blues and BBQ Buffet and Entertainment events through Sept. 2. There will also be dancing and prize giveaways. Reservations are recommended and advance tickets are available at the restaurant or Surf City Grocers, also in the resort. Admission: $35 adults, $15 children ages 5 through 10.

Tumble-N-Kids, Inc. is offering gymnastics classes for kids age 10 months to 12 years. Beginning through advanced levels available, and four classes are new for the summer. Sessions are seven weeks long. Locations: Murdy, Edison and City Gym and Pool Community Centers in Huntington Beach. (714) 842-3586 for information on class times, prices and locations.

ONGOING

The Huntington Beach Adult School is holding free circuit training classes in the Huntington Beach High School weight room from 6 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Everyone from 18 to 80 years old is welcome to attend and receive a personalized workout with a certified fitness professional. Information: (714) 847-2873, ext. 219 or www.hbadultschool.com.

Rodgers’ Senior Center hosts the Huntington Beach Council on Aging Ballroom Dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. Adults of all ages are invited to join the festivities, which include live music, food and refreshments. Admission: $5. Information: (714) 536-9387. Location: 1706 Orange Ave.