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Huntington Beach Independent, 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626; fax to (714) 965-7174; call (714) 965-7176 or e-mail Sue Thoensen at [email protected]. Submissions must be received two weeks before publication.

TILL FEB. 18

The Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St., introduces its “open call exhibition” show, featuring paintings, drawings, photography and other forms of artwork by “ordinary people,” art students and professional artists. Admission is free. For information, or to submit entries, call (714) 374-1650.

TILL FEB. 25

The Anderson Gallery, 16812 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, is featuring new works by artist Howard Hitchcock. The Gallery is also home to a collection of watercolors, oils and sculptures from artist and owner Bill Anderson, Raul Anguiano, Henry Fukuhara, Milford Zornes and others; hours are 1 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1 to 8 p.m. Sundays. For information, call (562) 592-4393

TILL FEB. 23

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, there will be an exhibition at Golden West College’s Fine Art Gallery, 15744 Golden West Street, featuring a collection of vintage photographs and campus memorabilia from the past to the present. The exhibition will also feature architectural renderings of proposed future projects for the college campus. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; Friday by appointment only. Call Cheryl Tittle, the gallery coordinator at (714) 895-8358.

TODAY

The Pierside Surf City 6 Cinemas, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #203, Huntington Beach, will be showing, “Another State of Mind,” a longboard surfing movie featuring CJ Nelson, Harley Ingleby, Alex Knost and others. Tickets are $8. Call (714) 969-3151 or go to www.bigredprod.com.

FRIDAY

The Huntington Beach Council on Aging Ballroom Dance is meeting from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave., Huntington Beach. Adults of all ages are welcome; event includes live music, snacks and beverages. Cost is $5; parking is free. Call (714) 536-9387.

FEB. 13

Ballet Etudes will be performing “American Dances” at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Central Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach. Tickets are $5 for adults; $3 for children. Call (714) 375-5107.

FEB. 14

The Old World German Restaurant in Old World Village, 7561 Center Avenue, Huntington Beach is offering a Valentines Day dinner menu from 5 to 9 p.m. Cost for dinner is $25 and includes champagne and dessert; entrée choices are prime rib, salmon or chicken. Parking is free. Reservations are required; call (714) 895-8020 or e-mail [email protected]

FEB. 16

A contemporary blues concert will be performed in a cabaret-style setting from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at The Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main Street. Tickets are $20; $15 for HBAC members. Call (714) 374-1650.

FEB. 17

The Notion Clothing Surfing Contest for Pros and Groms (age 17 and under) will be held at 7 a.m., south of the Huntington Beach Pier at 315 Pacific Coast Highway. Cash prizes and Notion clothing products will be given to the first through fourth place winners in each division. Entry fees are $50 for groms; $75 for pros. Call (949) 722-6334 or (714) 814-7129 or go to www.notionclothing.com.

Country rock singer and songwriter Gina Villalobos will be appearing at 11 p.m. at The Blue Café, 17208 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. Admission is $10. Call (562) 592-1302 or go to www.thebluecafe.com.

LIMITED ENGAGEMENTS

The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, 411 Olive Ave., presents its newest exhibit, SurFin’, a Direction of the Sport, the first time a collection of surfboard fins has been available for public viewing. Fins from 1953 to present day are on display. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for students. For information, call (714) 960-3483.

ONGOING

Huntington Beach Friends of the Library are in need of volunteers for the 6 to 8:30 p.m. shift in the gift shop, and to help with an ongoing book sale. To volunteer, call (714) 842-4481 ext. 2213.

Windows Gallery in the Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., features works from amateur and professional artists with themes that range from landscapes to abstracts. Admission is free.

Call (714) 847-5973.

Tumble-N-Kids, Inc. offers beginning through advanced gymnastics classes for children from birth to 12 years. A series of Yoga-4-Kids classes has been added, and all sessions last for 10 weeks. Classes are held at the Murdy, Edison and City Gym and Pool Community Centers in Huntington Beach. Call Dayle Lusk at (714) 842-3586 for information on class times, prices and locations or go to www.tumblenkids.com.

The historic Newland House Museum, 19820 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, offers tours from local historians who provide information about the two-story Victorian home built in 1898. The house is open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Cost is $2 for adults, $1 for children. For information, call (714) 962-5777.

“Pajamarama” with Miss Susanna is offered at the Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, every Monday evening at 7 p.m., and features a new book each week for children and toddlers. Admission is free. For information, call: (714) 897-8781.