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FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008
FUNDRAISERS
May 16, 2008 Duck-a-thon Wine Tasting. Fundraiser at Pier Plaza includes featured wines and cheese, crackers, silent auction gift baskets and great socializing. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: $50 / $40-preregister. Call Cindy for tickets: (714) 965-2698. Location: Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street adjacent to Huntington Beach Pier.
May 16, 2008 Artini Time III. Live auction for artwork. Cocktails, food sampling, live music and art auction. Location: Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main, Huntington Beach, CA. Free to public. Time: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Call: (714) 374-1650 for details.
OUTDOORS
May 16, 2008 Sunset Gondola Cruise Tickets. Individuals, couples and families can take a personal gondola tour.
May 16, 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.
May 16, 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.
May 16, 2008 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. shipleynature.org
May 16, 2008 Surfing West Coast Championship. 2008 Gold Coast / West Coast Championship will take place south of the Huntington Beach Pier. Sponsored by the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA), this five day event is part of organization that requires participating students maintain specific academic standards. nssa.org
May 16, 2008 Farmer's Market and Art A-Faire Held weekly on Friday from Noon to Dusk (approx. 5 p.m.) Held most Fridays at the outdoor Pier Plaza next to the Huntington Beach Pier, a certified Farmer's Market sells the finest California grown fruits and vegetables, breads, nuts, flowers and perishables. The Art Fair held in conjunction with the Farmer's Market features over 50 vendors selling unique, hand made gifts and crafts. Call: (714) 536-2213 or (714) 846-5509. Location: Pier Plaza at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
May 16, 2008 Live Music - Dean Rod performs at the Red Chair Lounge. Enjoy soothing sounds and views divine. Location: Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 698-1234. Time: 8:30 - 11:30 p.m.
May 16, 2008 The Music Man - Meredith Willson’s The Music Man is family entertainment with classic songs, Till There Was You, Seventy-six Trombones and Trouble. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 General Admission; $15 Senior and Student. The Rose Center Box Office (714) 793-1150 ext.1 Open Tuesday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 1 hour prior to performance times. Location: 14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA.
May 16, 2008 Live Music - Carmel Helen Trio perform at the Pete's Sunset Grille. Enjoy soothing sounds and views divine. Location: Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 698-1234. Time: 7 - 10 p.m.
May 16, 2008 Musical entertainment - got Shabbat? Musical Shabbat Service. The unique and spiritually uplifting musical Shabbat Service features Rabbi Einstein, Rabbi Schorr and the Shabbatones. This is a service not to be missed! All are welcome! Time: 7:45 PM. Location: B'nai Tzedek, 9669 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley, CA. Call: (714) 963-4611. cbtfv.org\
May 16, 2008 Club Canes Dance Party - HB's longest running dance party features DJ Shaggy. Cover $7 after 8:30 p.m., 21+. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 374-0500. hurricanesbargrill.com
May 16, 2008 Benefit - at Fitzgerald's Pub. Time: 9 p.m. Cover: $10, 21+. Location: 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 968-4523. fitzgeraldsoc.com
May 16, 2008 Band - Vibe Tribe. No genre goes unused with this popular band that has performed at HOB and other great venues. Location: Harpoon Harry's in Sunset Beach, California. Time: 8:30 p.m. Harpoon Harry's Restaurant, 16821 Pacific Coast Hwy. Sunset Beach, CA 90742. Phone 562-592-5216
May 16, 2008 Band - Chain Reaction at Bella Terra Outdoor Mall Amphitheater. Chain Reaction is a dance cover band that plays Pop, Jazz, Swing, Soul, Motown, Funk and Disco. Time: 7 p.m. Location: 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Cost: Free. bellaterra-hb.com
May 16, 2008 Band - The Warned at Gallagher's Pubin HB. Time: 9 p.m. Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, HB, CA. Call: (714) 536-2422.