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THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2006
August 10, 2006 - USLA Lifeguard Nationals includes opening ceremony followed by junior and adult competitions. Over 1000 junior lifeguards and lifeguards from across the country compete in ocean and beach games. Huntington State Beach, Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 330-1645 www.uslanationals.com
August 10, 2006 Adventure Playground - Offers old-fashioned fun for kids ages 6 - 12. Build a fort with lumber, ride a raft on the pond, jump in the mud, navigate a rope bridge, and learn how to play in nature. Children must wear tennis shoes and be prepared to get dirty. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Call: (714) 842-7442. Adventure Playground goes until Aug. 17 in Central Park. Location: 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA. Photos
August 10, 2006 Art - Windows Gallery in Huntington Beach Central Library on the first floor features works from amateur and professional artists with varied themes that range from landscapes to abstracts. This mixed media exhibit is free to see. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Photo
August 10, 2006 Surf Exhibit - Surfin' - Direction of a Sport, documents the development of fins in a rare collection that not only shows the original invention, but its numerous size and shape modifications through a 71-year period beginning in 1935. Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum Hours: 12pm (Noon) to 5pm Monday through Friday; 11am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday. Suggested donation: $2/adult, $1/student. Location: 411 Olive St., Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: 714.960.3483. www.surfingmuseum.org Photos
August 10, 2006 Open Jam - at Perqs. 21+. Location: 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: 714 960 9996. Photos
August 10, 2006 Live Band at Tumbleweeds. Tumbleweeds Bar & Grill, features the best food, fun and music from rock to blues. Begins after 8 p.m. Food served until Midnight every night. Location: 21094 S. Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA, Call: (714) 960-2776. www.tumbleweedshb.com
August 10, 2006 Musical - Surf City USA - It's a new musical, dude. Romance blossoms in the shadow of some gnarly waves in this nostalgic look back at The Beach Boys and Gidget. Such are the days when girls wore modest two-piece bathing suits, teased hair and no tattoos. Beach boys were torn between surfing and their girls, but romance usually found a way to overcome the obstacles set in its path. Such is life in this idealized look at Surf City USA. Book, lyrics and music by Shirley Orlando, directed and choreographed by Roberta Kay, music directed and arranged by Erik Przytulski, produced by Bettie Muellenberg, Monica Bartolone and Mike Bower. Show time: 8 p.m. Cost: $18 - 20. Location: Huntington Beach Playhouse, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 375-0696. www.hbph.com
August 10, 2006 Workshop. Artist's Way Workshop - Recharge your creative juices with this two-hour workshop that follows the steps outlined in The Vein of Gold by Julia Cameron. Time: 7 PM. Location: Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714) 897-8781. Photos
August 10, 2006 Magic Tree House Young Readers Club - Join Magic Tree House Young Readers Club as they discuss Book 11, Lions at Lunchtime. Please RSVP to 714.897.6201 to ensure enough craft supplies for all. Time: 5 p.m. Location: Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714) 897-8781. Photos
August 10, 2006 Workshop. Artist's Way Workshop - Recharge your creative juices with this two-hour workshop that follows the steps outlined in The Vein of Gold by Julia Cameron. Time: 7 PM. Location: Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714) 897-8781. Photos
August 10, 2006 Live Music - at Martini Blues at 8 p.m. 21+, valid ID required. $10 minimum order per person. Martini Blues Supper Club for full Full Dining and Bar. Location: 5874 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 840-2129. Time: 8:30 PM.
August 10, 2006 Bands - Club Mo Bay with live island-style reggae and Djs spinning the best in Jamaican, Caribbean and local bands at The Brigg, 17208 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. The Brigg. Time: 9 p.m. Location: 17208 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call: (562) 592-2200. Photos
August 10, 2006 Comedy - World class talent hosted by Doug James. Gallaghers Restaurant and Pub, 21+. Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 536.2422. Photos
August 10, 2006 Karaoke - Sing Karaoke at 8 p.m. at Martini Blues. 21+, valid ID required. $10 minimum order per person. Martini Blues Supper Club for full Full Dining and Bar. Location: 5874 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 840-2129. Photos
August 10, 2006 Live Music - Acoustic sounds live at King Neptunes. Starts at 8 p.m. 21+ ID at J. KING NEPTUNES. Cost: $5. Location: 17115 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach, CA 90742. Call: Call: 562-592-4878. Photos
Community Clubs and Organizations
August 10, 2006 Rotary Club of Huntington Beach meets from 12:10 pm - 1:30 pm at Meadowlark Golf Course, 16782 Graham Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Call for information about attending and joining: (714) 846-1364.
Nearby
August 10, 2006 Concert - Salvador Santana in San Juan Capistrano at The Coachhouse. Location: 33157 Camino Capistrano. Call: (949) 496-8930
August 10, 2006 Concert - Vibe Tribe at HOB's Speak Easy in Anaheim at House of Blues in Downtown Disney District. Location: 1530 S. Disneyland Drive. Call: (714) 778.BLUE
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