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Vans Pier Classic

The Vans Pier Classic is on the south side of the Huntington Beach pier from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sunday. The competition is free for spectators. For more information, call (562) 565-8495 or visit www.vans.com/vans/events.

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Free movie Fridays

Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave., will host a free screening of “The Jane Austen Book Club” at 12:30 p.m. with popcorn and drinks. For more information, call (714) 536-9387.

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Music in N. Korea

KOCE will air footage of the New York Philharmonic’s historic performance in North Korea — the first performance by American artists in North Korea since the Korean War — at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.koce.org.

Amateur surf contest

The Western Surfing Assn. and the Hobie Championship Tour will host an amateur surfing contest from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the south side of the Huntington Beach pier. The event is free for spectators. For more information, call (949) 369-6677 or visit www.surfwsa.org.

OC Women’s Chorus

The Orange County Women’s Chorus will perform their program “Living Voices” at St. Wilfrid’s Episcopal Church, 18631 Chapel Lane, at 4 p.m. The program features choral selections from contemporary composers. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students. For more information or tickets, call (949) 451-8590 or visit www.ocwomenschorus.org.

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Free tax assistance

Seniors can get free income tax assistance at the Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave. Appointments can be made between noon and 3 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, call (714) 536-9387.

Children’s author visit

Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Ave., will host children’s book author Ann Whitford Paul to read her book “If Animals Kissed Good Night,” at 6:30 p.m. For more information on the free reading, call (714) 897-6201.

Surf City comedy

Martini Blues, 5874 Edinger Ave., will host Surf City Comedy Night with touring comedians at 9 p.m. There is food as well as a full bar, and no cover charge. For more information, call (714) 840-2129 or visit www.myspace.com/martini_ blues.

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The historic Newland House Museum, 19820 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, offers tours by local historians who provide information about the two-story Victorian home built in 1898. The museum 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.

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The Newcomers Club of Huntington Beach welcomes all new ladies into the fold of Surf City’s community. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon. They offer luncheons, book clubs, beach walks and events for numerous interests. For information on events or the club, call (714) 842-2889.

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Golden West College’s school of cosmetology offers facial treatments, specialty treatments, makeup application and hair waxing to members of the community for a fraction of the cost of a traditional spa every Tuesday and Friday in the Fine Arts Room 112, 15744 Golden West St. Enjoy 30 years of expertise and relax with one of Huntington Beach’s up-and-coming spa technicians who are supervised by qualified professors. Costs range from $3.50 to $25. Call (714) 895-8124.

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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., Huntington Beach. 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. Call (714) 962-0840.

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Woody’s Diner, 7871 Warner Ave., hosts a classic car get-together that features actual classics and some newer classics. Admission is free. Go to www.socalcarculture.com.

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Get yourself dealt in to the Centerfield, 17296 Beach Blvd., Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament on Wednesdays. Players should sign up at 7 p.m. The cards are dealt at 8 p.m. Highest weekly winners receive grand prizes. Call (714) 848-0113 or go to www.centerfieldbar.com.