DATEBOOK

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Seeing surf cinema

Big Red Productions will present the surf film “Sliding Liberia” at the Regency Charter Centre Cinemas, 7822 Warner Ave. There are two showings, 7 and 9 p.m. There will be raffles, giveaways and live entertainment. Tickets are $3. Call (714) 596-3456 for more information.

Forensics careers

Golden West College professor Yvonne Valenzuela will lead a workshop on careers in the field of forensics from 1 to 2 p.m. in Humanities 107 at the college, 15744 Golden West St. For more information, call (714) 895-8217 or visit www.gwc.info/career employment.

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Handel gets cookin’

KFI’s Bill Handel will host the KFI/Platinum 2008 Cooking Show at the Standards of Excellence Showroom, 16001 Gothard St. Shows are at 10 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. through Sunday. There will be cooking demonstrations and prizes. The show is free, but guests must register beforehand. To register or for more information, visit www.platinumcookware.com or call (877) 426-3351.

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French film forum

The Film Forum will present “Charade” as part of their film series Cinema Francaise: Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves at the Huntington Beach Public Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., at 2 p.m. Admission is free, call (714) 536-5577 or visit www.hbpl.org for more information.

Business women luau

The American Business Women’s Association Wind Song Charter Chapter of Huntington Beach will host a Hawaiian-style luau in the Congregation B’nai Tzedek Social Hall, 9669 Talbert Ave. The 6 p.m. luau is $30, proceeds go toward the Wind Song Educational Scholarship Fund. For more information, call (714) 893-7892 or (714) 964-7120.

Cassandra Clare signing

“City of Ashes” author Cassandra Clare will read, discuss and sign her book at Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Ave., at 2 p.m. The event is free. Call (714) 897-8781 for more information.

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Free tax assistance

Seniors can get free income tax assistance at the Rodgers Senior 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.

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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. There is no cover. 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 from 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.

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CHILDREN/LIBRARY

Huntington Beach Central Library will host Books Art Storytime every Saturday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the library, at 7111 Talbert Ave. Children ages 5 through 9 are invited to enjoy stories and related crafts. Call (714) 375-5107.

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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 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.

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The Huntington Beach Children’s Library presents Folktale Story Time, for kindergartners through fourth graders, starting at 3 p.m. Thursdays at 7111 Talbert Ave. Call (714) 375-5107.

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The Huntington Beach Library presents Laptime Storytime at 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at 7111 Talbert Ave. for children 18 months to 3 years old. The library’s Preschool Storytime for children 3 to 5 are at 10 and 11 a.m. Fridays. Call (714) 842-4481.

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The Main Street Library presents a story time at 3 p.m. Fridays at 525 Main St. The library’s Preschool Storytime will be 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Call (714) 375-5071.

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“Pajamarama” with Miss Susanna is offered at the Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Ave., 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.

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Kids Klub at Bella Terra mall, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach meets every Monday at 11 a.m. and features puppets, story-telling, jugglers, musicians and more. Designed for parents and small children. The free program is held in the amphitheater just outside Century Theatres. For information, call (714) 897-2534 or go to www.bellaterra-hb.com.

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FITNESS

The Sierra Club’s Orange County Sierra Singles host a moderate-paced four-mile walk around Mile Square Park at 6 p.m. each Wednesday. The group meets in the parking lot at Brookhurst Street and Heil Avenue behind the basketball courts. Call (714) 963-6345.

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DANCE

Pacific Dance Center, 9596 Hamilton Ave., hosts swing dance classes at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Saturdays. Call (714) 964-3354 or sign up at www.dance.netfirms.com.

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The Edison Community Center hosts themed “Friday Nite Funtime Dances” for developmentally disabled youths every third Friday of the month from 7 to 9:30 p.m at 2137 Magnolia St. Participants can dance the night away to the sounds of a DJ. Admission is $2. Call (714) 960-8870 for more information.

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FARMER’S MARKETS/SWAP MEETS

The Craft Fair and Farmers Market is from 1 p.m. to dusk Fridays at Pier Plaza. Call the Craft Fair at (714) 846-5509 and Farmers Market at (714) 573-0374 for more information.

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Drop by the Antique Collectible Market at Ocean View High School, 17071 Gothard St., Huntington Beach from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Saturday of every month.

Some of the proceeds go toward Ocean View High School Seahawks Basketball. Parking is free. Call (714) 893-1518.