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Memory boot camp

The Huntington Beach Hospital, 17772 Beach Blvd., will host Memory boot camp at 2 p.m. The program will teach participants techniques to boost memory and critical-thinking skills. The event is free and there will be light refreshments. For more information, call (714) 843-5014.

Mediterranean dinner

There will be a Mediterranean dinner at Bravo Avo Cafe, 7391 Warner Ave., as part of the Huntington Beach Reads One Book program. The 6:30 p.m. dinner will celebrate the book “Three Cups of Tea.” For more information, call (714) 612-0028.

Sweetheart Ball

The Huntington Beach Rotary Club will host the 6th annual Sweetheart Ball at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy., at 6 p.m. The evening will feature dinner and dancing while it raises money for educational programs. Tickets are $100. For more information, call (714) 845-8458.

Miss H.B. benefit

The Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Women of Action division will host an afternoon of card bingo at the Huntington Terrace, 18800 Florida St., to raise money for the upcoming Miss Huntington Beach contest. Tickets for the 11 a.m. program are $5. For more information, call (714) 536-8888.

Retirement seminar

The Evelyn Brust Foundation will host a Finance and Retirement Seminar at the Huntington Beach Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., in the Talbert Room. The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is free. For more information, call (714) 960-8836.

Genealogical workshops

The Orange County California Genealogical Society will host a genealogy seminar at the Huntington Beach Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., at 9 a.m. There will be workshops on topics like photo editing and a New England focus group. German roots will be the main topic of the day. Workshops are free for members, $5 for non-members. For more information, visit www.occgs.com.

Paddle battle

The Huntington Beach Longboard Crew will host its 22nd annual Pier Paddle Race at 8 a.m. Sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m. The race is free to members and $5 for non-members. Awards for first through sixth place will be presented immediately following the race. For more information, visit www.hblongboardcrew.org.

German Super Bowl

Watch the Super Bowl German-style at Old World Village Restaurant, 7461 Center Ave. There will be a full bar, appetizers and a tail-gate party. For more information, call (714) 895-8020.

Surf City laughs

Martini Blues, 5874 Edinger Ave., will host Surf City Comedy Night with comedians Rob Little and Tommy Chunn at 9 p.m. There is food as well as a full bar. There is no cover. For more information, call (714) 840-2129 or visit www.myspace.com/martini_blues.