TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2007

January 30, 2007 Authors Festival and Reception - Authors Festival, sponsored by Friends of the Children's Library hosts the 20th annual event with book sells, book signings, and over 30 authors attending a reception at Central Library. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: Free admission, public invited. Location: 7777 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach, CA.

January 30, 2007 Locals Night - Welcome back to Downtown HB! Enjoy discounts for local residents. Participants & coupons

January 30, 2007 Disc Frisbee Golf - The public is invited to get out and compete in this exciting sport that's relaxing and easy to learn. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf Course, Central Park lot off Golden West Street between Talbert and Ellis. Time: Daily. Call: (714) 425-9931. Photos

January 30, 2007 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

January 30, 2007 Wetlands viewing - Birders, nature lovers and the curious are invited to drop by the Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve, one of the West Coast's significant flyways for migrating birds. Bring binoculars to enjoy even closer views of these soaring creatures. Location: Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint and Warner on the east side of the highway. Enjoy 300 acres, plus a 1.5 mile loop trail. No pets or bikes permitted on the trails. Open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Photos

January 30, 2007 Shipley Nature Center - Open to the public, it includes an interpretive center with educational exhibits, nature trails for wildlife viewing and native gardens. Shipley Nature Center is an 18-acre natural area open daily M-Sat 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone: 714-842-4772 Photos

January 30, 2007 Gondola cruise from world class gondoliers. Location: Peter's Landing and Marina, Huntington Beach (Pacific Coast Highway @ Anderson). You can dine at Captain Jack's in Sunset Beach and schedule pick-up from restaurant. Cost: $75 approx. Photos & Tickets

January 30, 2007 Jazz - Captain Doc James features Doc James, Vocalist / Keyboards. Cavallino Ristorante, 8052 Adams Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Call (714) 536-6665.

January 30, 2007 Comedy - Stand Up Comedy Tuesday Tons of Laugh in the Legends Room at Martini Blues. 21+, valid ID required. Time: 8:30 p.m. No cover. Martini Blues Supper Club for full Full Dining and Bar. Live Entertainment Nightly! Location: 5874 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA Reservations: 714-840-2129 $10 minimum order per person.

January 30, 2007 Band at Tumbleweed's Bar & Grill, 21+. Begins after 8 p.m. Location: 21094 S. Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA, Call: (714) 960-2776.

January 30, 2007 Karaoke with KJ Darlene in Celebrity Room at Martini Blues 21+, valid ID required. Time: 8 p.m. No cover. Martini Blues Supper Club for full Full Dining and Bar. Live Entertainment Nightly! Location: 5874 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. , Reservations: 714-840-2129 $10 minimum order per person.

January 30, 2007 Movies - at Regency Charter Centre Cinemas, Address 7822 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Call: (714) 596-3456. Apocalypto Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 18 min. (1:15), (4:15), 7:15, 10:05; Babel Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 22 min. (2:00), (5:00), 8:00; Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Ka Rated (R) • 1 hr. 24 min. (12:00), (1:50), (3:45), (5:45), 7:45, 9:45; Casino Royale Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 24 min. (1:00), (4:00), 7:00, 9:55; Flushed Away Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 26 min. (1:30), (3:30); The Holiday Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 16 min. (5:30), 8:20.

January 30, 2007 Movies - Century 20 Huntington Beach Bella Terra, 7777 Edinger Ave. (714) 895-3456. Arthur and the Invisibles Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 43 min. 11:30 AM, 1:55, 4:15; Blood and Chocolate Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 38 min. 12:00, 2:35, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55; Catch and Release Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 4 min. 11:45 AM, 2:25, 5:15, 7:45, 10:25; Children of Men Rated (R) • 1 hr. 49 min. 11:40 AM, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:15; The Departed Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 30 min. 12:30, 3:55, 7:10, 10:25; Dreamgirls Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 5 min. 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50; Epic Movie Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 26 min. 11:10 AM, 1:25, 3:40, 5:50, 8:00, 10:10; Freedom Writers Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 3 min. 11:15 AM, 2:00, 4:50, 7:35, 10:20; The Good Shepherd Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 40 min. 12:50, 7:05; The Hitcher Rated (R) • 1 hr. 30 min. 11:10 AM, 1:20, 3:30, 5:40, 7:50, 10:00; The Last King of Scotland Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 3 min. 1:10, 4:10, 7:15, 10:05; Letters From Iwo Jima Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 21 min. 12:40, 3:50, 7:00, 10:05; Night at the Museum Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 48 min. 12:10, 2:45, 5:20, 6:40, 7:55, 9:15, 10:30; Notes on a Scandal Rated (R) • 1 hr. 38 min. 12:15, 2:40, 5:10, 7:25, 9:50; The Painted Veil Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 4 min. 4:20, 10:35; Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno) Rated (R) • 1 hr. 50 min. 11:20 AM, 2:00, 4:45, 7:30, 10:10; The Pursuit of Happyness Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 56 min. 11:25 AM, 2:15, 5:00, 7:50, 10:30; The Queen Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 37 min. 12:05, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:40; Smokin' Aces Rated (R) • 1 hr. 48 min. 11:20 AM, 1:55, 4:40, 7:20, 9:55; Stomp the Yard Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 55 min. 11:35 AM, 2:15, 4:55, 7:40, 10:20.

Clubs and organizations

January 27 - February 3, 2007 Huntington Beach Ski Club trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Huntington Beach Ski Club - Join the club and take trips to mountain destinations with a group of HB snow lovers who seek the best skiing the U.S. offers. Call: (714) 318-9452. Contact: www.hbskiclub.com

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This calendar does not guarantee accuracy of information as events are subject to change.