SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2009
March 29, 2009 Vans Pier Classic Surfing Competition - in Huntington Beach. This two star qualifier launches the West Coast series that runs all summer and fall. Two local HB favorites will participate. Time: 8 a.m. daily. Cost: Free to watch. Location: Southside, Huntington Beach Pier, 315 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. vans.com.
March 29, 2009 Artsy Sundays - A workshop features guest artists who teach hands-on art to families in a program sponsored by Target. Throughout California and the US, Target has taken on the arts as its funding project, providing free admission to galleries and art museums on weekends or special days. In this event, families are invited to drop by the seminar to learn new techniques and create a work of art that goes home with them. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Cost: Free. Registration not required. Location: HB Art Center, 538 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 374.1650.
March 29, 2009 Grunion Run! Run for the slippery silversides. Must have fishing license to catch them, and can only catch 'em with your hands. That's the State of California's rules. If you don't have a license, you won't be allowed to fish, as most beaches are closed that late (except for San Diego County beaches). Location: All Southern California beaches may experience the grunion run. Time: Expected run time is 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.
March 29, 2009 Fade by Lisa McMann. City of Glass by Cassandra Clare. Lisa McMann and Cassandra Clare will discuss and sign their books. McMann is the author of Wake and Clare is the author of City of Ashes and City of Bones. Twilight fans will enjoy the books by both authors! Time: 2 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7881 Edinger Ave., #110, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, Call: (714) 897-6201
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