SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009
October 25, 2009 Gondola Cruise. Expert gondoliers guide you through beautiful Huntington Harbour on your personal cruise to paradise. Cruise departs from Peter's Landing on Pacific Coast Highway at Anderson, Huntington Beach, CA. Reserve cruise.
October 25, 2009 Karaoke - with Tice at Pelican Isle. Time: 3 to 9 p.m. Pelican Isle, 16400 PCH, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (562) 592-3221
October 25, 2009 Family Day at Oktoberfest at Old World Village. German bands, dancing and tasty German foods, plus a variety of German and assorted beers on tap are sold. Cost: $5 (approx. Location: 7561 Center Avenue #49, Huntington Beach, California. Doors open around 6 p.m. Phone: 714-647-7107. oldworld.ws
October 25, 2009 Oktoberfest. German bands play both traditional and rock for dancing and partying. German foods and pretzel snacks are sold, plus a variety of German and assorted beers on tap. Mixed cocktails and liqueurs sold by the shot in vials by "shot girls" wearing dirndl skirts make this event a bit more grown-up than the Sunday Family Day Oktoberfest events. Unlike the more traditional Oktoberfests in Southern California, HB Fest takes on a Mardi Gras flair come Friday and Saturday night. Cover: $15. Location: 7561 Center Avenue #49, Huntington Beach, California. Doors open around 6 p.m. Phone: 714-647-7107. oldworld.ws
October 25, 2009 Military Cut-a-Thon. $20 haircuts, proceeds benefit Anysoldier.com for shipping of military supplies. FREE haircuts to all ACTIVE, DEPLOYING OR RETURNING military men and women and 50% OFF ALL hair services for wives, husbands, girlfriends or boyfriends. PLUS 20% off ALL premium popular hair care products! Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Beauty Supply Zone, 16377 Bolsa Chica Rd., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 840-0159.
October 25,
2009 The Mystery of
Blackbird Pond book with author Diane
Iverson. Author and illustrator will be
at Shipley Nature Center, Huntington
Beach’s Own Book on the Drought
Special Opening Sunday, October 25, from
2 - 4 p.m. at Shipley Nature Center.
located in Huntington Beach Central
Park, on this day to read and to
autograph her new book. The book will be
available for $12 and may be signed by
Diane, inscribed as a gift or for your
own collection. The art work is all
original and of the birds, butterflies,
turtles, coyote and plants in the Nature
Center. Blackbird Pond has been drawn
down due to the drought, and the animals
seek to manage. The book tells us what
to do to help with the drought and is
appropriate for children and adults.
Information is presented in story form
and in scientific form for further
research. Shipley Nature Center is at:
17851 Goldenwest Street just south of
Slater Avenue in Central Park,
Huntington Beach, CA. Questions:
Please contact (714) 842-4772.
OUTDOORS
October 25, 2009 Family Arts Day. Held at the Huntington Beach Art Center, the event features activities, music and fun for the entire family. Time: 12 to 4 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 538 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA.
October 25, 2009 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.
October 25, 2009 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.
October 25, 2009 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.
October 25, 2009 Golden West College Swap Meet in the Golden West College parking lot includes New & Used Items, Fresh Produce, Records, Music Memorabilia, Antiques & Collectibles and much more! Cost: Free Parking and Free Admission. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call: (714) 898-7927 for 24-hour information. Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California 92647.
Disneyland: 14mi/22km
Drive time = 30 to 45 min.