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SATURDAY

Enjoy one of the nation’s

first 18-hole basket disc courses in Central Park, across the

street from the Huntington Beach Public Library and Cultural Center.

Two-round tournaments are held the first Saturday of each month.

Action begins at 10 a.m. and all divisions are invited. Information:

(714) 425-9931.

Golden West College Swap Meet will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays. Vendors sell new and used Items, fresh

produce, music memorabilia, antiques and collectibles each week. Free

parking and admission at 15744 Goldenwest St. Information: (714)

898-7927.

The Clara Barton chapter

of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will

meet at 9:30 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 6652 Heil

Ave. Membership is open to any woman who is at least 18 years of age

and can prove lineal bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in

achieving American independence. Information (714) 848-4297.

Celebrate Children’s Book

Week with a fun-filled musical performance by popular

actor-musicians J.P. Nightingale at 4 p.m. at the Huntington Beach

Central Library. Tickets are $3, and advanced ticket purchase is

highly recommended. Information: (714) 375-5107.

Great Wall China Adoption will host an information session from 11

a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boeing Conference Center. The event is free,

but seating is limited. Information: https://www.gwcadopt.org

SUNDAY

The Sierra Club is hosting a

six-mile round-trip walk at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands on at 8 a.m.

Meet at the Pacific Coast Highway and Warner Avenue parking lot.

Bring water, sun protection and comfortable shoes. Binoculars and

camera are suggested. Nonmembers are welcome and a liability waiver

is required. Rain cancels. Information: (714) 505-2404.

The Bolsa Chica Land Trust will conduct a free 2-hour tour of the

Bolsa Chica Mesa and Wetlands at 10 a.m. at the Ecological Reserve

parking lot on Pacific Coast Highway, 1.5 miles south of Warner

Avenue. Wear comfortable shoes. Binoculars and camera are suggested.

(714) 960-9939.

MONDAY

The Huntington Beach Color

Me Mine art studio will offer an eight-week class for children 8

to 12 that combines an art lesson with a French or Spanish language

lesson. Information: (714) 960-3834.

TUESDAY

Barnes and Noble will host

its seventh annual Educator’s Night for middle and high schools at

7 p.m. Staff will introduce published titles and offer special

discounts, free classroom materials and a raffle. The bookstore is at

7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 897-8781.

WEDNESDAY

Huntington Beach Central

Library’s children’s wing will host two Halloween magic shows, at

4 and 7 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children.

Information: (714) 375-5107.

OCT. 24

Applications and deposits will be due for Sts. Simon and Jude’s

Orange County Catholic Chorale’s 2004 Australia Tour. Director Brian

Dehn is seeking new members for the chorale’s 2004 season.

Information: (714) 969-0474.

OCT. 25

The Exchange Club of Laguna

Beach is assisting the Bolsa Chica Wetlands Conservancy in

clearing ice plants from 30 acres of land to restore the natural

habitat on Rabbit Island. As part of Exchange Club’s “National Day of

Service,” members will meet in the south parking lot one mile south

of Warner Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway, across from the beach, by

9 a.m. Information: (714) 499-8155.

OCT. 27

Barnes and Noble at 7777 Edinger Ave. will host a free Halloween

storytelling session for children at 7 p.m. Halloween costumes are

encouraged. Information: (714) 897-8781.

OCT. 31

Faith Lutheran Church will hold a Fun Family Halloween Festival

from 5 to 8 p.m. at 8200 Ellis Ave. There will be food, games, a moon

bounce, costume contest, crafts and of course plenty of candy. For

more information visit www.faithhb.org or call (714) 962-5571.

NOV. 1

Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School, at 9682 Yellowstone Drive,

invites students, friends and neighbors to its 2003 Country Fair from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The PTA-sponsored event, which is its primary

fund-raiser of the year, will include game booths and attractions

like face painting, a baseball toss, goldfish catch, arts and crafts

and raffle prizes. Information: (714) 965-1504.

The women of Community

United Methodist Church will present Gifts of our Hands, a holiday

boutique, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items will include handmade quilted

pieces, a church cookbook featuring family-tested recipes, button

novelties, holiday decorations, handmade jewelry, antiques, baked

goods, nuts, canned jams and jellies. The church, at 6652 Heil Ave.,

will also offer a Santa’s Secret Shop where children can buy or make

gift items for family and friends. Information: (714) 842-4461.

NOV. 8

St. Bonaventure Church

will host its 19th annual holiday craft fair from 8:30 a.m. to

3:30 p.m., featuring a large collection of hand-crafted keepsakes and

gifts. The church is at 16400 Springdale Street. Admission and

parking are free. Information: (714) 847-8066.

ONGOING

CIVIC GROUPS

The Huntington Beach

Chapter of the National Assn. of the Physically Handicapped

provides help to disabled children/adults and help their lives to

become more vital to the community through providing informative

newsletters four times a year from National Headquarters. It meets on

the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Wycliffe Gardens

at 18765 Florida St. Anyone interested in becoming either a regular

member or an associate member may contact Bernadette at

[email protected] or call Dorothy at (949) 646-4771 for more

information.

Pete’s authentic ‘Dance

for the Waves” Luau includes a lei and shell greeting, Polynesian

buffet open bar, official tiki torch lighting ceremony, hula lessons,

prizes and raffles, Hawaiian shirt contest, music of old Hawaii and a

Polynesian dance show. The luau is at Pete Mallory’s Surf City Sunset

Grille at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa every

Saturday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Adults are

$60 per person, seniors $50, under 21 $35, ages 6 to 10 are $25 and

ages 5 and under are free. Information: (714) 845-4775.

The Clara Barton chapter

of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will

meet at 9:30 a.m. on the Thursday preceding the third Saturday of

each month at Community United Methodist Church, 6652 Heil Ave.

Membership in DAR is open to any woman who is at least 18 and can

prove lineal bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in

achieving American independence. Information: (714) 848-4297.

The Pacific Coast Mothers

Club is inviting new members for a new infant group and a

2-year-old group. The Huntington Beach-based organization brings moms

together for companionship and support in child rearing and offers

weekly playgroup and seasonal parties for children ages newborn to 5.

Information: (714) 843-5737.

The MISS Foundation is a support group for families who have

experienced the death of a child that meets on the first Thursday of

every month. The group gathers at 6:30 p.m. and begins at 7 p.m. Call

Katie at (714) 442-3669 for location or peer support.

Toastmasters Club No.

6641, an organization dedicated to enhancing anyone’s public

speaking skills, presents “Tongue Tamers” from noon to 1 p.m. the

first and third Friday of every month at the Huntington Beach Civic

Center, 2000 Main St. room B-8. Information: (714) 964-9813.

The Point-to-Point

chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild meets on the fourth

Wednesday of each month (except December) at Rodgers Senior Center at

17th Street and Orange Avenue. Hospitality is at 6:30 p.m., followed

by a general meeting at 7 p.m. The Guild promotes interest and

provides education in needle arts, particularly needlepoint, and is

open to all who share in the joy of needlepoint. Information: (714)

962-1562.

The Pacific Coast Mothers

Club, a Huntington Beach-based organization that brings mothers

together for companionship and support in child rearing, is inviting

new members. Moms and their children, from newborns to 5-year-olds,

attend weekly playgroup and seasonal parties. The longtime

organization also holds monthly dinner meetings and supports the

community with volunteerism and charity fund-raisers. Moms from all

cities are welcome. A new infant group is starting in August.

Information: (714) 843-5737.

The Main Street Library Volunteer’s Used Book Sale has everything

marked down half-price through June 28. All proceeds benefit the Main

Street Branch Library. Information: (714) 375-5071.

The Kiwanis Club of

Huntington Beach Surf City Breakfast Club has just formed and will

meet every Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. at the International House of

Pancakes on Beach Boulevard. The club is already 25 members strong

and looking for new members. Information: Glen Cauble (714) 848-8102

or Randy Golden (562) 884-4145.

The Huntington Beach Host Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. every first

and third Thursday of the month at Old World Restaurant on Center

Street behind Huntington Center. The club’s purpose is to create and

foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian

needs by providing voluntary service through community involvement

and international cooperation. Information: (714) 964-6212.

The Huntington Beach

American Legion Post 133 meets the third Wednesday of each month

at 7 p.m. at the Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 170 Orange Ave. (corner of

17th Street and Orange Avenue). The Women’s Auxiliary Unit 133 meets

at the same time at the same place. Information: Cmdr. Johnson, (714)

968-4061.

Huntington Beach

Newcomers hold their Main Event Luncheon on the second Tuesday of

each month. The group’s purpose is to develop interest in the

community through a wide range of groups. Information: Connie

Tredway, (714) 969-0571, or Myrna Haire, (714) 962-2449.

The Friends of the Shipley Nature Center invites new members to

join. The group meets every second Saturday of the month to discuss

restoration of the Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Beach Central

Park. Meetings take place at 9 a.m. every second Saturday of the

month at the Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave.

Information: (714) 892-0875.

The Friends of Shipley

Nature Center meet the first Saturday of the month at the Nature

Center in Huntington Central Park to help restore the area from 9

a.m. to noon. Bring garden tools, water, hat, sunscreen and wear

closed-toed shoes. Free tours discussing restoration of the native

habitat are also offered on the same day at 11 a.m. Information:

(714) 842-4772 or www.fsnc.org.

The Toastmasters Club

179 meets from 6:30 to 7:50 a.m. every Wednesday at Coco’s, 6886

Bolsa Ave. All who are interested in improving their speaking,

listening and leadership skills are invited to join. Information:

(714) 848-8244.

The Toastmasters Club

770 meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at

Carrows, 16931 Magnolia St. The group helps improve communication and

leadership skills. Information: (714) 848-6485.

The Clara Barton chapter

of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets

at 9:30 a.m. every third Saturday at Community United Methodist

Church, 6652 Heil Ave. Membership in Daughters of the American

Revolution is open to any woman who is at least 18 years of age and

can prove lineal bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in

achieving American independence. Information: (714) 848-4297.

CLASSES

Enroll your toddler in

low-cost Early Childhood Education classes offered through

Huntington Beach Adult School for children aged 12 months to

pre-Kindergarten. “Mommy and Me” or “Daddy and Me” classes and the

Parent Participation Preschool offer ongoing enrollment with a

20-year reputation of excellence. Information: (714) 847-2873, ext.

219.

Outstanding Parenting

Classes for free or low cost are offered through Huntington Beach

Adult School for parents of elementary children and middle school

students. Information: (714) 847-2873, ext. 219.

Adults who are coping with

an aging family member can take Caregiver Training, a once-a-month

class through the Huntington Beach Adult School with a specialist in

caregiver issues, effective communication, hiring caregiver

assistance, and long-term care options. Information: (714) 847-2873,

ext. 219.

Senior citizens can learn to

use computers, software, Internet, and digital cameras from 3 to 5

p.m. in easy, friendly classes through Huntington Beach Adult School

at Edison and Fountain Valley High Schools and Dwyer Middle School.

Information: (714) 847-2873, ext. 232.

The Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce Small Business Assistance

Center offers individual counseling on virtually any aspect of your

small business. Sessions take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every

Friday. Reservations are required. Information: (714) 536-8888.

Huntington Fitness offers

free strength/cardio personal training sessions to new clients at

3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 22311 Brookhurst St. Suite No. 4.

Information: (714) 593-9937.

A new junior Academy for

the Performing Arts program is accepting applications for the

Summer Musical Theater Academy for fifth- through eighth-grade

students. Sponsored by the Huntington Beach Union High School

District, the program will teach dance, acting, vocal and technical

skills from June 16 to July 19 at Dwyer Middle School. Information:

(714) 847-2873, ext. 220.