The Surf City Guru: April 2008

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Climate Change Event

Description: Learn about climate change at the "It's Too Darn Hot" event. Mayor Debbie Cook will share what the city is doing to reduce the municipal carbon output. The Bolsa Chica Land Trust will also cover conserving energy at home.

Date: April 30, 2008
Cost: Free.
Time: 7:00 PM.
Tel.:714-846-1001.
Website: www.bolsachicalandtrust.org.
Location: Huntington Beach Library, 7111 Talbert Ave.

This Surf City Lifestyles Tidbit was provided to you by the Surf City Guru and the Surf City Kahunas of Real Estate:

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Raymond and Stephanie Louison
714-925-5361 or 714-307-2934
http:www.soldonhb.com

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Concert - Surfin' Sundays at the International Surfing Museum

Description: Come enjoy free outdoor musical concerts featuring authentic surf bands. Sponsored by the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum.

Date: April 27, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Tel.: 714-960-3483.
Cost: Free.
Location: H.B. Pier Plaza.

Third Annual Spring Festival

Description: The Friends of Shipley Nature Center will host the 3rd Annual Spring Festival at the Shipley Nature Center.The days activities will begin at 9 am with a Continental Breakfast, a California Native Plant Sale and the opening of the nature friendly Information Fair. A wide variety of community groups and businesses will be on hand to share useful and informative materials.

Tel.: 714-842-4772
Date: April 26, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Event Cost: Free
Website: www.shipleynature.org
Location: Huntington Beach Central Park, 17829 Golden West St.

Marion Meadows Concert

Description: Saxophonist Marion Meadows performs tonight. Dinner service starts at 5:30 PM for the 7:00 PM show and 7:30 PM for the 9:00 PM show.
Call: (714) 377-7574.
Date: April 26, 2008
Website: www.bbjazz.com
Location: H.B. Central Library Theatre, 7111 Talbert Avenue.

Taste of Huntington Beach 2008

Description: This event offers an afternoon featuring H.B.'s finest cuisine prepared by restaurant chefs, and paired with California’s premium wines and brews. More than enough food to challenge the hungry man, the event is recognized for its one fee "all inclusive" dining. It offers the opportunity discover restaurants or menus you've previously missed, plan for an event, or select a company for your special events catering needs at some future date. Most restaurants have brochures, business cards or other promotional literature to add to your stockpile of dining resources. Taste of Huntington Beach proceeds benefit the Children’s Wing of the Huntington Beach Library and Project Self Sufficiency of Huntington Beach.
Date: April 20, 2008
Time: 12 Noon to 4:00 PM.
Ticket prices: $50 presale until April 6th; $60 thereafter.
New location: Central Park Sports Complex 18100 Goldenwest Street., 7111 Talbert Ave.

Earth Day At Bolsa Chica

Description: Help restore the natural beauty of the Bolsa Chica Mesa on Earth Day. Volunteers of all ages can lend a hand with planting and watering of native plants. This is a great family activity so bring all the kids. All that's needed are closed-toed shoes, sun protection and gloves.

Date: April 19, 2008
Event Cost: Free. Lunch will be provided.
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
Tel.: 714-717-6304
Website: www.bolsachicalandtrust.org
Directions: Parking lot off of Pacific Coast Hwy. and Warner Ave.
Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach,18000 Pacific Coast Hwy.

Golden West College Gala

Description: Support education all the while enjoying a night on the town at this black tie affair sponsored by the Golden West College Foundation. Proceeds from this dinner dance will fund special projects as well as student scholarships at Golden West College.
Date: April 19, 2008
Tel.: 714-895-8316.
Times: 5:30 to 11:30 PM.
Event Cost: $150 per person. $1500 per table of ten.
Location: Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy.

H.B. Tree Society, Inc. Arbor Day Celebration

Description: In partnership with the City of Huntington Beach, Tree City events will be held at Gibbs Park Tree planting and butterfly plant planting begins at 9:00 AM and Arbor Day ceremony begins at 11:30 AM. Public invited to restore this Monarch butterfly park by helping with the plantings. Tools will be provided to workers.
Website: www.hbtrees.org
Date: April 19, 2008
Location: Gibbs Park, Graham Street (across the street from Meadow Lark Golf Course).

Guy Takayama Longboard Pro Am

Description: The 2nd annual Guy Takayama Longboard Pro Am amateur surfing competition, named after Oceanside surfer Guy Takayama and his 23rd annual longboard event in Oceanside, this Huntington Beach version includes West Coast longboard surf clubs. Ages 10 to 70+ will compete in amateur noseriding and longboard surfing. Contact: Gary Sahagen: (714) 369-0825.
Dates: April 18th to 20th.
Location: H.B. Pier (south side), 400 Pacific Coast Highway.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

3rd Annual CCHC Winn Grips Golf Tournament

Description: Proceeds from this golf event, held on one of Orange County's most prestigious courses, benefit Community Care Health Centers. We invite you to join us as a sponsor, auction donor or golfer!

Date: April 18, 2008.
Time: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Event Cost: $300 plus sponsorship opportunities.
Tel.: 714-500-0217 Website: www.cchcoc.org
Location: SeaCliff Country Club, 6501 Palm Ave.

Play-The Diviners

Description: The Huntington Beach High School Academy for the Performing Arts (APA) Theater Department is proud to present The Diviners, a play written by James Leonard, Jr. The marvelously theatrical drama is the story of a disturbed young man, Buddy Layman, and his friendship with the charismatic but disillusioned preacher, C.C. Showers, set in a tiny southern Indiana town during the Depression era. The boy struggles with a severe phobia of water that developed after he nearly drowned in an accident that ended in his mother’s death. The haunting play, with its themes of love, friendship, family and community, remains a favorite among directors, actors and audiences since its debut.
Dates: (April 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th)
Evening Showtimes: 7:30 PM
(Sunday Matinee 2:00 PM – April 20th)
Box Office: (714) 793-1150, Ext.1
Ticket Prices: $18 adults, $13 students and seniors.
Location: Rose Center Theater, 14140 All American Way, Westminster.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

The KFI - Platinum 2008 Cooking Show

Description: Come meet KFI Talk Radio Host, Bill Handel at the Platinum 2008 Cooking Show. Features cooking demonstrations, prizes and fun at this special event.

Date: April 11, 2008
Cost: Free, must sign up to reserve a seat.
Tel.: (877)426-3351.
Register online at www.platinumcookware.com
Time: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM; 1:00 or 4:00 PM

This Surf City Lifestyles Tidbit was provided to you by the Surf City Guru and the Surf City Kahunas of Real Estate:

The Louison Team
Raymond and Stephanie Louison
714-925-5361 or 714-307-2934
http:www.soldonhb.com

REMAX Real Estate Services
Each office independently owned and operated
All information deemed reliable, however not guaranteed!

Surf City Surfing Theatre

Description: Big Red Productions presents surfing films for families to enjoy with an affordable venue. Giveaways such as surf gear and surfing items, raffles and sometimes live entertainment by surfing bands are presented on this special surf theater night.
Date: April 10, 2008
Times: 7:00 & 9:00 PM.
Theater line: (714) 596-3456.
New admission rates: $3/person.
Location: Regency Charter Centre Cinemas, 7822 Warner Avenue.

Play - Steel Magnolias

Description: This Huntington Beach Playhouse Production is set in Louisiana. Truvy’s Beauty Salon for Southern ladies is the center of the community's social world. It is where secrets are revealed, gossip relayed, and advice dispensed. Drama, humor and a range of emotions of the beauty shop women are explored in this play that's especially appealing to females. The script was also written as a popular movie production with Daryl Hannah, Sally Fields and Julia Roberts, to name a few.
Dates: April 4th Through April 20th
Time: 8:00 PM.
Cost: $23-28.
Website: www.hbph.org Tel.: 714-375-0696
Location: H.B. Cultural Center, 7111 Talbert Ave.

Live Concert at Bella Terra Featuring Flashpoint

Description: The Band Flashpoint will perform a live concert at Bella Terra. The popular Orange County-based band has enjoyed commercial success playing for audiences around the Southland.
Date: April 4, 2008
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM.
Cost: Free.
Website: flashpoint.com
Location: 7777 Edinger, Huntington Beach, CA.

H.H.Y.C. Presents Cruising Catalina Seminar & Slide Show

Description: Doug Oudin, Harbormaster at Two Harbors, Catalina Island, will be giving a presentation on how to have a fun and safe yachting trip while cruising over to Catalina Island. This event is sponsored by the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club and is open to the public. The Club’s “no host” bar opens at 5:30 PM. Officers from the club will be present to answer questions about membership and their summer sailing school programs. Also available, all you can eat barbequed hamburgers with an assortment of side-dishes and salads for just $10 per person.

Seminar Cost: Free.
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
Tel.: 562-592-2186
Date: April 4, 2008
Location: Huntington Harbour Yacht Club, 3821 Warner Ave.
Next to the Warner Street Fire Department, (One block inland from PCH).

Surf City Comedy Night

Weekly On Wednesday Nights!
Description: Come see the comics that you would see at any major comedy club in Southern California. Comics seen on HBO, SHOWTIME, Comedy Central, the Last Comic Standing and more. Enjoy a full menu, great drinks and comedy.

Tel.: 714-840-2129
Time: 9:00 PM.
Cost: Free
Location: Martini Blues, 5874 Edinger Ave.

Obsessive Compulsive Art Show

(Through April 13th) Description: Explosive and yet meditative, the artists' work investigate a range of choices and media including painting, video, sculpture and site-specific installation in the exploration of obsessive compulsive. Tel.: 714- 374-1650.
Location: Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St.