Huntington Beach, California January 2006

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2006

January 7, 2006 Surfing - National Scholastic Surfing Association NSSA 2005/2006 Season Juniors competition. Contest 5 in this series is A rated. It will be held at Oceanside Pier in Oceanside. It is open for middle school short board competitors grade 6 to 8; middle school longboard competition is for boys and girls grade 6 to with 9 foot minimum board size; high school shortboard for grades 9 through 11; high school longboard for boys and girls grades 9 through 11 with 9 foot board minimum; girls surfing shortboard grades 6 through 11; bodyboarding grades 6 through 11. Fee: $50 one time membership (t-shirt included). $30 pre-registration; $20 second event fee; day of registration as space permits is $40. Mail entries to NSSA Jr., 21851 Newland St., #92, Huntington Beach, CA 92646.

January 7, 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.

January 7, 2006 Art Exhibit - Anderson Gallery features fine arts exhibitis 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

January 7, 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

January 7, 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

January 7, 2006 Gardening - Volunteers are invited to Shipley Nature Center. Everyone is invited to participate in planting, weeding, and other restoration activities the first Saturday of each month. Gates are open from 9 to noon while we give the Nature Center TLC (tender loving care). Bring a pair of gardening gloves and any gardening tools you have available such as shovel, hoe, or rake. Please label tools clearly with your name. Wear sturdy shoes (closed toe, please) and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Time: 9 a.m. to Noon. 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

January 7, 2006 Tour - Take a tour of the Shipley Nature Center. View restoration efforts to the historical native plant habitat and addition of water conservation gardens. The tour begins at 11 a.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

January 7, 2006 Art - Windows Gallery in Huntington Beach Central Library is holding its annual Member's Co-op Show of the Huntington Beach Art League. Located on the first floor of the library, the exhibit features works from amateur and professional artists with varied themes that range from landscapes to abstracts. This mixed media exhibit is free to see. Membership to the nonprofit Huntington Beach art club is open to the public. This special show goes through February 28, 2006. For information on joining this affordable club (membership is around $30/year, subject to change), call Louis LaCroix (714) 847-2813. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Photo

January 7, 2006 Lecture - Intermediate/Advanced Genealogy Demonstration of Deed and Land Plotter Program will be presented by Patrick Burke. Orange County California Genealogical Society (OCCGS) is a non-profit, educational organization in Huntington Beach with 700 members. It's purpose is to collect, preserve and disseminate knowledge and information in regards to genealogy and related historical, biographical and heraldic data. It strives to instill and promote interest and instruction in genealogical research. OCCGS provides full maintenance and development of the Genealogy Collection housed at the Huntington Beach Central Library (lower level), which now contains over 17,000 volumes. Time: 9 a.m. Cost: $5. Location: Huntington Beach Central Library, Room B I, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.

January 7, 2006 Lecture - Be Prepared for Successful Research will be presented by Joan Rambo. Orange County California Genealogical Society (OCCGS) is a non-profit, educational organization in Huntington Beach offering instruction in genealogical research. Time: 11 a.m. Cost: $5. Location: Huntington Beach Central Library, Room C & D, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Photo

January 7, 2006 Lecture - Basic Genealogy will be presented by Gretchen Slota and Charlene Haney. Orange County California Genealogical Society (OCCGS) is a non-profit, educational organization in Huntington Beach offering instruction in genealogical research. Time: 12:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Location: Huntington Beach Central Library, Room Room D Foyer, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Photo

January 7, 2006 Lecture - New England SIG will be presented by Marcia Maloney and Bob Spidell. Orange County California Genealogical Society (OCCGS) is a non-profit, educational organization in Huntington Beach offering instruction in genealogical research. Time: 12:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Location: Huntington Beach Central Library, Room D, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Photo

January 7, 2006 Surfing - National Scholastic Surfing Association NSSA 2005/2006 Southwest Conference Explorer Season competition. Contest 6 in this series is an A rated 2-day event from January 7 to 8. It will be held at Seaside Reef in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. It is open to (age as of 1/1/06) mens 18 and up; juniors 15 to 17 years; boys 13 to 14 years old; menehuene 12 and under; longboard all ages; masters 24 to 34 years; seniors 35 to 44; super seniors 45 and up; girls 14 and under; womens all ages. Fee: $95 one time membership. $45 pre-registration; day of registration as space permits is $60. Mail entries to NSSA, P.O Box 495, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 378-0899.

January 7, 2006 DJ Freestyles spins an eclectic mix in the evening - from 8pm to Close at Red Pearl Kitchen. This intimate restaurant with a cocktail bar in downtown Huntington Beach serves fantastic cuisine with Asian influence and delicious drinks for the 21+ audience. Location: 412 Walnut, Huntington Beach. Call: (714) 969-0224. Photos

January 7, 2006 Surf City to Surf City Goodwill Ride 2006. The ride will begin at 6:00 am next to the 405 Freeway and Beach Blvd. in Huntington Beach. The run is approximately 415 miles and will be run up the coast highway to Santa Cruz. There will be ride pins for participants. Each participant is responsible for their own costs. Goodwill articles will be carried by the riders from Huntington Beach to give to the City of Santa Cruz at the conclusion of the ride. For more information call (714) 444-3771.

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