THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008
January 17, 2008 PBA Bowling Championship. Motel 6 Dick Weber open with $150,000 in prizes. schedule: 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM / B Squad Qualifying (5 Games); RE-OIL 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM / A Squad Qualifying (5 Games); CUT TO THE TOP 24 (Top 53 cash based on 160 entries); RE-OIL 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM / Match Play Round 1 (8 Games). Event runs thru Sunday, January 20, 2008 and will be televised January 20, 2008 ESPN 1:00 PM ET. Location: Fountain Bowl, 17110 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Call: (714) 963-7888
January 17, 2008 Rotary Club of HB Meeting. Interested in joining this community-minded service organization? Potential members invited to check out the opportunities. Time: Noon. Location: Meadowlark Golf Course, 16782 Graham St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 847-8989.
January 17, 2008 Sunset Gondola Cruise. Individuals, couples and family Cruise Lights tour of Huntington Harbour in your personal gondola. Take the the length of tour you prefer, minus the crowds and school bus shuttle back and forth that's required on the tour listing below this one. Simply park and take off. Runs nightly with last tour at 11 p.m. (no tours on New Year's Day Jan. 1, 2008)
January 17, 2008 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.
January 17, 2008 Open Musicians - Bring your guitar, musical talent and instruments to get your chance to perform with the talented musicians that frequent Perqs in downtown Huntington Beach on Main Street, just a block from the beach and pier. Time: 8 PM. 21+. Location: 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 960-9996. perqs.com Photos
January 17, 2008 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.
January 17, 2008 Surfing Sounds Exhibit- Features the works and memorabilia of The Beach Boys. Learn about this top-selling band worldwide who brought a sound that lives today. Location: Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum. Location: 411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Cost:$2/donation, Kids $1. Call: (714) 960-3483. surfingmuseum.org
January 17, 2008 Energenza Festival - at Fitzgerald's. Time: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Location: 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. 92646 Call: (714) 968-4523. fitzgeraldsoc.com
January 17, 2008 VW Car Meet at Bravo Burger. Meet up to appreciate and talk about your classic, older-model Volkswagens like Buses, Bugs, Squarebacks, Notchbacks. Price: Free. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Bravo Burger, 19102 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA. Contact: Just show up!
January 17, 2008 Wetlands viewing - Birders, nature lovers and the curious are invited to drop by the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, 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.
January 17, 2008 Adventure Sports Presentation - Mike O'Shea speaks from experience. His white-knuckled, breathtaking, exhilarating and extremely dangerous ride into the unknown will be presented in this compelling travel journal. O'Shea will discuss adventures that included deadly whirlpools, sheer-sided gorges, rapids, Tibetan bandits, floating headless bodies, ex-Khmer Rouge extortionists, looming Chinese dams and terrifying Chinese soldiers. From the comfort of Huntington Beach, you can live vicariously if just for one evening. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Huntington Beach REI, Bella Terra mall 7777 Edinger Avenue, #138, Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 379-1938.
January 17, 2008 Battle of the Bands - OC Music Awards brings Thunder Thursdays to 'Canes. Time: 8 to 10 p.m. Cover: $5/person. Free Brat Buffet. Hurricanes Bar & Grill, 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 374-0500. 21+, ID. hurricanesbargrill.com. Photos
January 17, 2008 Shipley Nature Center - Open to the public, it includes an interpretive center with educational exhibits, nature trails for wildlife viewing and native gardens.
January 17, 2008 Comedy Night - with Doug James at Gallaghers Pub, 3 comedians for $3. Time: 9 p.m. Top national acts seen on Jay Leno's Tonight Show, Letterman and HBO Comedy Central. 21+, ID. Gallagher's Pub and Grill, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 536-2422. photos
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This calendar does not guarantee accuracy of information as events are subject to change.
