JANUARY 1

Ice Skating at The Strand on 5th through Jan. 1, 2012. 2nd annual seasonal holiday ice rink utilizes synthetic surface to skate. Ideal for youngsters. Time: Location: 155 5th Street Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 465-4528. AtTheStrand.com Hours: Dec. 16: 3pm - 8pm. Monday to Thursday: 12pm - 8pm Friday and Saturday: 12pm - 9pm; Sunday: 12pm - 6pm; Closed Christmas Day. Skate rental $7, $5 children under age 12.

Surf City Splash (formerly called Pier's Polar Plunge) - at Huntington Beach Pier. A pancake breakfast, with pancakes and sausage served by the Lions Club from 8:30am - 11am in Pier Plaza for $5. Participants to this fundraiser will run into the ocean at designated time, around noon. Receive Certificate of Lion-Heartedness for a $10 donation. Also, be sure to take in the crafts and vendor fair in Pier Plaza. Location: Zack's Beach Concessions, Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway at Pier Plaza, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: 714-349-7706 hbsurfcitysplash.com Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Polar Plunge photos

Live entertainment - at Aloha Grill. Time: 5 - 8 p.m. Dining entertainment with Hawaiian, Reggae or Rock. Location: 221 Main Street, Huntington Beach, Calif. Call: (714)374-4427.

January 1 The Huntington Beach Longboard Crew Surfing Club 21st Annual HB Pier Paddle Race. Meets at the Huntington Beach Pier and enjoys a morning gathering. This nonprofit group meets monthly usually on around the first Wednesday of the month at Mario's at 5 Points Plaza and discusses events and issues. hblongboardcrew.org

January 1 Snowflakes light up the Huntington Beach Pier and Main Street through New Year's Day. Approximately 84 artificial snowflakes strewn with twinkling lights adorn light downtown Huntington Beach. They are a delight to see. There are 48 on the pier and 36 stretching along Main Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Orange Avenue. Traditionally placed along Main Street and the Huntington Beach Pier, they are truly beautiful displays of holiday spirit in Huntington Beach. Watch the twinkling lights reflect on the Pacific Ocean waters below. Photos

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