August 20, 2005 Run - 51st Annual Huntington Beach Distance Derby sponsored by the City of Huntington Beach is Orange County's longest running road race event. This scenic, flat oceanfront course includes a 10 mile run, 5 mile run/walk, and a surf kids fun run. Proceeds benefit Project Self-Sufficiency. Times: 10 mile run begins at 7 a.m.; 5 mile run/walk - 8:30 a.m.; surf kids fun run - 10 a.m.
Fees: 10 or 5 Mile: $25.00; $30.00 after 08/13/05, Surf Kids Fun Run: $15.00; $20.00 after 08/13/05 , Online Reg. Closes: August 18, 2005 11:59 PM Pacific Time, Benefiting Charity: Project Self-Sufficiency . Strollers/Skates/Dogs: Not Allowed! Sorry! Awards: Medals overall top 3 male and female Medals 3 deep in each age group (no prize money) . Packet Pick up Info: You can pick up your bib number and shirt on Friday, August 19th at the Edison Community center between 3pm & 7 pm. Edison Community center is located at 21377 Magnolia at the corner of Hamilton & Magnolia, across from Edison High school. You can also pick up your t-shirt & bib number on race day just north of the pier in pier plaza beginning at 6:00 a.m. The start line is located just north of the pier on the multi-purpose path. Parking: Parking at the Beach in the summer months is always at a premium. Please allow plenty of time to find parking. Walking distance from the start line could be anywhere from .1 to 1 mile depending on parking availability. From Main street, at 6th street, Orange or Olive, go right or left and begin looking for residental/street parking. Parking meters are enforced. No participant parking is available in the Pier Plaza Parking lot at 6th and PCH. Paid parking is available in the parking structure located off Walnut (Main street to Walnut, go left, parking structure on the left and right). The structure is located 2 blocks from the event site. Location: Huntington Beach Pier at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street.Call: (714) 375-8490.

August 20, 2005 Bolsa Chica Wetlands and Mesa Tour meets the third Sunday of every month. Time: 10 a.m. to Noon. This is a two-hour walking tour of the Bolsa Chica Mesa and Wetlands conducted by the Bolsa Chica Land Trust. This docent-led tour makes five stops along the walkbridge and loop trails of the wetlands. Meet in the Ecological Reserve parking lot. Warm clothing, comfortable shoes and binoculars are recommended. Location: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Pacific Coast Highway between Warner Avenue and Seapoint Street directly across from Bolsa Chica State Beach. Cost: Free. Call: (714) 840-1575. www.amigosdebolsachica.org

August 20, 2005 Anderson Gallery features fine art works in a collection of watercolors, oils and sculptures and mixed media from renown artists Bill Anderson, Raul Anguiano, Henry Fukuhara, Howard Hitchcock, Milford Zornesand more. Time: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: 16812 Pacific Coast Highway (next to Captain Jack's Restaurant). Call: (562) 592-4393. Photos

August 20, 2005 Luau - Dance with the Waves. Time: begins at 8 p.m. Cost: $70/adult, $35/age 6 to 12, under 5 is free. Location: Pete Mallory Surf City Sunset Grille. Call: 714.845-4775. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Photos

August 20, 2005 Girls Surf Camp - 2 day camp held August 20 & 21 teaches surfing. Camp includes use of surfboard & wetsuit, certificate of completion, T-shirt and more. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost: $125. Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Pacific Coast Highway near Warner. Call: (714) 969-9399. www.hbwahine.com

August 20, 2005 Play - Hello, Dolly (Musical) by Jerry Herman. Hello, Dolly! is the story of Mrs. Dolly Levi's efforts to marry Horace Vandergelder. Hello, Dolly! is an ebullient and irresistible story of the joy of living, filled with happy songs and one of the most energetic characters on the musical stage...Dolly Gallagher Levi! The play is presented by Huntington Beach Playhouse at Huntington Beach Library and Cultural Center Theater, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California. Hello, Dolly! runs through August 21, 2005. Performance times: 3 and 8 p.m. Cost: $9 - 21. Box Office: (714) 375-0696

August 20, 2005 Saturday Car Cruisers known as the Donuts Derelicts share Hot Rods, Street Cars, Woodies, Imports and a variety of restored vehicles at Adams and Magnolia Ave. Parking is available in the Ace parking lot or Adams Avenue Donut Shop with overflow parking extending to Drug Emporium lot across Adams. Time 6 a.m., over by approx. 8:30 a.m. No phone number available. Cost: Free admission.

August 20, 2005 Golden West College Swap Meet in the Golden West College parking lot includes New & Used Items, Fresh Produce, Records, Music Memorabilia, Antiques & Collectibles and much more! Cost: Free Parking and Free Admission. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call: (714) 898-7927 for 24-hour information. Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California 92647.

August 20, 2005 Roller Blading Fun Roll - Join the group of roller bladers who meet near the Huntington Beach Pier for a fun roller blade 16-mile round trip at an easy going pace (all levels and ages, plus bicycles welcome) from Huntington Beach to Newport Beach. Time: 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free. Just show up!

August 20, 2005 Newland House Museum Tour- The historic Newland House is features a museum and docent led tours from local historians who provide information about the two-story Victorian home built in 1898. Location: Newland Center at Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue, 19820 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach CA 92648. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $2. Call: (714) 962-5777. Photos

August 20, 2005 Bands - Liquid Summer at J. King Neptune's. Time: 2 - 6 p.m. Location: 17115 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach, CA 90742. Call: Call: 562-592-4878. Photos

August 20, 2005 Live Music - Lony Hauff plays the music and songs you remember best on the finest accordion in the West. It's a bit of the Old World charm at Rathskellar Pub and Restaurant. Location: 7561 Center Avenue. Cost: Free. Phone: (714) 894-6612. Photos

August 20, 2005 Music - DJs Spin 80s at Inka Grill. Enjoy 60's to the 2000's for the 21+ crowd. Time: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Location: 301 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA www.inkagrill.com Photos

August 20, 2005 Band - Rockin blues or jazz HB Beer Co. Time: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. No cover. Huntington Beach Beer Company, 201 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call:714-960-5343 / Photos

August 20, 2005 Live Jazz - Enjoy great jazz artists in an intimate lounge setting at Kikuya, a restaurant with full bar and straight ahead jazz. Time: 8:30 p.m. to Midnight. $10 minimum food or drink order applies. No cover. Location: 8052 Adams Blvd. Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Call: 714-536-6665.

August 20, 2005 Dance - WET Saturday with absolutely the best Top 40, Hip Hop and 80s. The Party sells out so early arrival is suggested. Liquid ULTRA Lounge VIP Bottle Service available. Liquid Lounge offers four Bars, 13 TV’s, a pumping sound system, VIP Area’s and Two heated smoking patios. Doors open 8 p.m. Cost: $5 before 10 p.m. $10 after 10 p.m. 21 and over only. Location: Liquid Lounge, 7887 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, California 92647 Call: (714) 892-0294.

August 20, 2005 Band - Traditional Irish music at Gallaghers Pub & Grill. Time: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Very cheep cover! 21+. Gallagher's Pub, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call:(714) 536.2422. Photos

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August 20, 2005 Band & Boat Cruise - Reggae Boat Cruise on 150-passenger party boat with live reggae band, barbecue and bar for 21 and over. Part of the bottom deck is enclosed and the top deck is open. On the main deck a live Reggae band, a dance floor and a full bar with soft drinks, beer, wine and mixed drinks for everyone 21 and over. Leaves from Alamitos Bay Landing (formerly SeaPort Village), 140 Marina Dr., Long Beach, CA 90803. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $37. Info: (562) 799-7000. www.reggaeboat.com

August 20, 2005 Bands - LONG BEACH ALL-STAR JAM Featuring BREDRIN DADDYS and CHAPTER 11 with Special Guests CAPITOL I, TRIBAL STYLE, PROMINENT SONS, and THINKING ALOUD at Vault 350, 350 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA. PRICE ·$10 presale / $13 Day of. Door opens: 7 p.m. (888) 80-VAULT. www.vault350.com

August 20, 2005 Musical - Little Shop of Horrors. Seymour Krelbourn has just discovered an exotic little plant with a strange and unusual appetite. The plant is growing remarkably fast -- and so is Seymour's love for Audrey, his co-worker at the flower shop. But she has a boyfriend... and the plant has a bloodthirsty secret that threatens the entire planet. The feeding frenzy begins as Seymour becomes a celebrity and the plant becomes a larger-than-life sensation. Location: Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Cost: $21.25 - $64.75. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. www.ocpac.org

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