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Beach Blvd., Suite 160, Huntington Beach, CA 92648; fax to (714)

965-7174; call (714) 965-7176 or e-mail [email protected].

Submissions must be received two weeks before publication.

TODAY

A 100-year History of Huntington Beach, an exhibit that includes

photographs, artifacts and documents reflecting the growth of

Huntington Beach in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the

Fourth of July Parade, will take place at the Huntington Beach Art

Center, 538 Main St. It will take place from noon to 6 p.m. and

admission is free. Information: (714) 374-1650.

The “Ultimate Laff-Down” comedy competition will be hosted by

Martini Blues. The show will begin at 8:30 p.m., 5874 Edinger Ave.

There will be a $5 cover charge and $10 drink minimum. Information:

(714) 840-2129.

FRIDAY

The Pier Plaza Art A-Faire,

held at the outdoor Pier Plaza next to the Huntington Beach Pier,

will feature more than 50 vendors selling unique, handmade gifts and

crafts. The Art A-Faire will be open from 10 a.m. to sunset.

Admission is free. Information: (714) 536-2213 or (714) 846-5509.

SATURDAY

The second annual Huntington Beach Wahine Sol Surf Classic for

women and girls will take place on the beach across from Taco Bell,

at Pacific Coast Highway and 9th Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This

event will include long and short board categories for all different

age groups. The event includes a free T-shirt and goody bag with

registration, plus trophies and prizes in all categories. The public

is invited to attend and watch. Tickets are $43 a person.

Information: (714) 596-2696 or https://www.hbwahine.com.

Adventure Playground, a playing experience for children, will be

open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the Central

Park, 7111 Talbert Ave. Children can raft on a small pond, navigate a

rope bridge, use a cable slide, go down a mud slide and build forts.

Children must wear tennis shoes and be prepared to get dirty. This

experience is suitable for kids six to twelve years old. Adult

supervision will be provided and tickets are $2 to 3. Enter from the

Central Library parking lot. Information: Group reservations, (714)

842-7442 or (714) 536-5486 when closed.

“Comedy on The Back Porch,” with headliner Jay Hewlett, will take

place at 8 p.m. at Martini Blues is at 5874 Edinger Ave. There will

be a $5 cover charge and $10 minimum. Information: (714) 840-2129.

Huntington Beach Smooth

Jazz Series will present a concert series sponsored by BBJazz

Productions will bring the finest in contemporary jazz to the city.

Proceeds benefit children with autism. This event will take place at

the Central Library Cultural Central Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave.

Tickets will cost $35 to $55. Information: (714) 377-7574 or

https://www.bbjazz.com.

The Golden West College

Swap Meet will feature new and used items. Fresh produce, records

and music memorabilia, antiques and collectibles are some of the

treasures you may discover on your next visit to this parking lot

event with free parking and admission. The address for Golden West

College is 15744 Goldenwest St. The swap meet will be open from 8

a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: (714) 898-7927.

The Pier Plaza Art A-Faire,

held at the outdoor Pier Plaza next to the Huntington Beach Pier,

will feature more than 50 vendors selling unique, handmade gifts and

crafts. The Art A-Faire will be open from 10 a.m. to sunset.

Admission is free. Information: (714) 536-2213 or (714) 846-5509.

SUNDAY

The Golden West College Swap Meet will feature new and used

items. Fresh produce, records and music memorabilia, antiques and

collectibles are some of the treasures you may discover on your next

visit to the parking lot event that offers free parking and

admission. The address for Golden West College is 15744 Goldenwest St. The swap meet will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and

Sunday. Information: (714) 898-7927.

The Pier Plaza Art A-Faire,

held at the outdoor Pier Plaza next to the Huntington Beach Pier,

will feature more than 50 vendors selling unique, handmade gifts and

crafts. The Art A-Faire will be open from 10 a.m. to sunset.

Admission is free. Information: (714) 536-2213 or (714) 846-5509.

MONDAY

Adventure Playground, a playing experience for children, will be

open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the Central

Park, 7111 Talbert Ave. Children can raft on a small pond, navigate a

rope bridge, use a cable slide, go down a mud slide, and build forts.

Children must wear tennis shoes and be prepared to get dirty. This

experience is suitable for kids six to twelve years old. Adult

supervision will be provided and tickets are $2 to 3. Enter from the

Central Library parking lot. Information: Group reservations, (714)

842-7442 or (714) 536-5486 when closed.

ONGOING

CHILDREN/LIBRARY

The Main Street Library Branch will accept book donations for the

Friends of Library book sales during normal library hours, 10 a.m. to

7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, at 525

Main St. Information: (714) 375-5071.

Huntington Beach Central Library will host Books Art Storytime

every Saturday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Children 5 through 9 are invited

to enjoy stories and related crafts at the library, at 7111 Talbert

Ave. Information: (714) 375-5107.

Saturday Sunrise Car

Cruisers, billed as the best free car show in the world, is a

15-year tradition that brings classic and hot rod car collectors,

known as the Donut Derelicts, to the parking lot near 9025 Adams

Ave., every Saturday from 6 to 9 a.m. Admission is free. Information:

Rodding Around at (714) 963-2928. https://www. river-road.net/oldcars.

The Clara Barton Chapter of the National Society of the 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 descent from an ancestor

who aided in achieving American independence. Information: (714)

848-4297.

The Huntington Beach

Library’s popular Sandcastle story time series is shown at 10:30

a.m. Saturdays on Time Warner Cable Channel 6. (714) 375-5107.