August 7, 2010 US Open of Surfing (and Beach Games). Full Schedule

August 7, 2010 Family Support. NAMI OC present a family support group meeting. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Huntington Beach Medical Center, 17772 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA (Between Slater & Talbert) Basement Cafeteria Conference Room. Call: DBSA (714) 744-8718

August 7, 2010 CBVA Youth Volleyball Competition. Girls categories & Boys categories 18 and under; 16 and under; will compete in doubles play for one day. Location: Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Blvd. Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Contact Bob O'Brien: 562 430-6671 Registration: cbva.com

August 7, 2010 United States Lifesaving Association National Lifeguard Championships. More than 1,000 lifeguards from across the country compete Aug 5-7 at Huntington State Beach. Professional Lifeguards ranging in age from 16 to 75 years-old and Junior Lifeguards ages 9-17 will compete in events designed to challenge their lifesaving skills. From surf swims to beach runs, paddleboard and surf boat races, as well as the Ironman and Ironwoman competitions, the events will crown the nation's top male and female lifeguards. Cost: Free to watch. Location: Huntington State Beach at Beach Blvd. and Pacific Coast Highway, HB

Bolsa Chica Wetlands Free First Saturday Tour. Learn the Bolsa Chica Wetlands Story. Docents gather at the south lot of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, across the street from the main entrance to Bolsa Chica State Beach and are stationed on or near the footbridge where tours begin every 15 minutes. Five areas of interest are included in the presentation: history, birds, endangered species, ecology and restoration. This free tour is on a first come, first served basis. This is a wonderful opportunity for vacationers, students, small groups and local citizens on the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. amigosdebolsachica.org

August 7, 2010 Adventure Playground - Calling all kids ages 5 to 12. You are invited to build a raft on a small pond, navigate a rope bridge, build forts and go down a mud slide. Bring a plastic bag with a change of shoes and clothes. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., enter from Youth Shelter path and look for water tower with sign. Cost: $3. Phone: 714-536-5486.

August 7, 2010 Saturday Blues & BBQ Blues & BBQ with Brad Wilson Band. Listen to a Sunset Beach favorite house band performing blues to make your BBQ's go down easy. Casual with ocean view dining at Pete's Sunset Grill at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy Huntington Beach, CA Time: 6 p.m. Cost: $21.95 adult; $12.95 age 5-12. Parking: Valet, or you can park outside at the beach and walk over the bridge. Phone: 714-698-1234

August 7, 2010 Glasgow Tiki Shakers, band at Don the Beachcomber. Time: 9 p.m. to midnight. Location: 16278 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Phone (562) 592-1321. donthebeachcomber.com

August 7, 2010 Art Exhibit - Milford Zornes, N.A., American Artist. Honoring the works of one of America's esteemed artists, oil paintings that have never been exhibited until now are featured in the rare collection. Anderson Art Galleryis the top dealer of Zornes art. Time: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: 16812 Pacific Coast Highway (next to Captain Jack's Restaurant). Call: (562) 592-4393.

Saturday Car Cruisers bring their cars to the parking lot of a strip mall in Huntington Beach for show-off and sharing. Known as the Donuts Derelicts Hot Rods their beauties include Woodies, Imports, Street Cars, and a variety of restored vehicles. Parking is available in the Ace parking lot or Adams Avenue Donut Shop with overflow parking extending to Drug Emporium lot across Adams. Time 6 a.m., over by approx. 8:30 a.m. No phone number available. Cost: Free admission.

August 7, 2010 After Party, band - at Mahe Seal Beach. Time: Mahe, 1400 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach, CA. Call: (562) 431-3022. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free.eatatmahe.com

Karaoke - with Tice at Pelican Isle. Time: 3 to 7 p.m. Pelican Isle, 16400 PCH, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (562) 592-3221

Meetin 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

Art Exhibit - at The Gallery HB. Original sculptures and oil paintings by Corinne Hartley, largest collection of Todd White art and works by Toreen West, plus Dean Torrence (Jan & Dean) graphics are featured at Huntington Beach's premier fine arts gallery. Gifts such as jewelry and art glass begin at $50. Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Call:(714) 845-4835.

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Costa Mesa - OC FAIR. Enjoy the pigs, popcorn and polkas at the fair. Daily through Aug. 9. ocfair.com