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SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2006

August 12, 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 12, 2006 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2006 Bands - Last Campfire, Travis King, Special Guest. Age 21, ID required. Location: Marlin Bar, 16651 Gothard, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Call (714) 842-5587. Photos

August 12, 2006 Band - Ken Hale at Perqs. 21+. Location: 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: 714 960 9996. Photos

August 12, 2006 Clifford Character Storytime - Clifford comes to a very special storytime in the children's department. Parents - don't forget your cameras! Time: 10 a.m. Location: Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714) 897-8781. Photos

August 12, 2006 Live Bands Thank You and Drive Thru 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 12, 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: 3 & 8 p.m. Cost: $18 - 20. Location: Huntington Beach Playhouse, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 375-0696. www.hbph.com Poster

August 12, 2006 Live entertainment with Calypso Compromise at Hyatt Huntington Beach poolside Mankota's Grill. Time: 4 to 7 p.m. Call: (714) 845-4775. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Location: 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Surfin' USA in Surf City, HB.

August 12, 2006 Comedy - Headliner Rob Little at 8:30 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. Time: 8:30 PM. Photos

August 12, 2006 Band - Sugar Daddy at Martini Blues at 8:30 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. Photos

August 12, 2006 Band - Tribute Band 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. Time: 8:30 PM.

August 12, 2006 Storytime and Signing for kids. Author Eric Drachman guest appearance. Join Eric Drachman, author of A Frog Thing for a special story time and signing. Don’t miss this entertaining reading of a story of determination and friendship. Time: 11:00 AM. Location: Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714) 897-8781. Photos

August 12, 2006 Art Exhibit - Anderson Gallery features fine arts exhibits with 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 12, 2006 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! www.funroll.com

August 12, 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 12, 2006 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 12, 2006 Blues BBQ Buffet and Entertainment with Chesterfield Blues - Pete's Sunset Grillebuffet includes BBQ shredded pork, steak, chicken, salad, dessert and a blues band, plus extra fun. Time: 7 to 10 p.m. Cost: $35/person; $15 ages 5-10; Free parking with minimum $25 purchase, must validate. Reservations: (714) 845-4775. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Location: 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA

August 12, 2006 Huck Finn Fishing Derby - Huck Finn Fishing Derby is a kid-fun event where children can dress up in the favorite Huck Finn or Becky Thatcher costumes and compete for prizes in fish sizes or costume contest. Location: Huntington Beach Pier. Time: 8 a.m. to Noon. Cost: Free. Contact Huntington Beach City Community Services Department, City of Huntington Beach is the primary sponsor. Volunteers from the Department of Fish and Game will show kids how to fish. Call: 714-536-5262. Photo

August 12, 2006 Tour - Take a tour of the Shipley Nature Center. Trained docents provide renovation information, answer questions, and lead tours. You are free to wander the trails, view renovation progress, and spot birds, turtles and other wildlife. Note that the gates are closed for inclement weather, and the Nature Center may be closed for major holiday weekends and the fifth Saturday in some months. Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: Donations accepted. Location: Huntington Central Park West on Golden West Street between Slater Ave. and Talbert - Central Library Dr., Huntington Beach, CA (Map Location: 17732 Golden West St.) Call: (714) 842-4772. www.fsnc.org Photos

August 12, 2006 Live Music with April Spain Duo at Hyatt's Red Chair Lounge night club. Time: 8:30pm - 11:30pm. No cover. 21+. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA photos

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August 12, 2006 Concert - School of Rock All-stars in Anaheim at House of Blues in Downtown Disney District. Location: 1530 S. Disneyland Drive. Call: (714) 778.BLUE

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