The Surf City Guru: May 2008

Monday, May 19, 2008

HHYC Summer Sailing Programs

Give your children the gift of a summer of fun,
while learning to sail.

The Huntington Harbour Yacht Club has terrific sailing programs for students six to eighteen. Students will learn the fundamentals of sailing, racing and sportsmanship. They will develop teamwork, independence, and confidence in an environment where water safety is our number one concern.
Our programs are open to members and non-members.

Parent’s Information Night: June 3rd at 7:00 PM.

Sailing Programs Start: July 1, 2008

Contact: Raymond Louison, Fleet Captain: 714-925-5361

Applications and more information available online at http://www.hhyc.org

Huntington Harbour Yacht Club
3821 Warner Avenue, H.B. CA 92649
Phone: 562-592-2186, FAX: 562-592-0887

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Surf City Memorial Day Holiday Ceremony

Description: Memorial Day Ceremony honors deceased veterans who have lost their lives in battle. Hosted by the American Legion,Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Jewish War Veterans, the ceremony includes a flag raising, rifle salute and taps. Local Assemblymen, Congressmen and the Mayor of Huntington Beach will officiate.
Date: May 26, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
Cost: Free.
Tel.:714-536-3855.
Location: Huntington Beach Pier Plaza.

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!

Equine Seminar - Stop Horsing Around!

Description: This equine education seminar teaches basic shoeing and trimming guidelines from expert hoofman Randy DeBord.Develop a better understanding of your horse's specific needs,including how hoof health affects the overall balance and well being of a horse.
Date: May 24, 2008
Tel.: 714-848-6565, R.S.V.P. Required!
Location: Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center, 18381 Goldenwest St.

Surf City Connection-Business Exposition

Description: This H.B. Chamber of Commerce business exposition is open to the public and includes more than 50 vendors and local businesses sharing literature, samples and information. Great Free Food, Beverages & Door Prizes!
Date: May 21, 2008
Time: 4:00 - 6:30 PM.
Cost: Free.
Tel.: 714-536-8888, Linda Martin
Location: Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy.

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: May 18, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Tel.: 714-960-3483. Cost: Free.
Location: H.B. Pier Plaza.

Weiner National Dachshund Races

Description: Dozens of dachshunds will scramble in pursuit of fame and imaginative lures as hundreds of spectators cheer them on. Some of the dogs will have trained for minutes with a team of two handlers each, who encourage, cajole and plead with the willful little dogs to focus on the high-stakes race instead of interesting sights, sounds and smells along the route. The public can register their dachshunds to race. The procedure is to stand at the end of the gated track each dog is placed into and cajole their pet to run to you. The track is fairly short so the run is not strenuous for most pets.
Date: May 18, 2008 (3rd Sunday of each Month)
Event Hours: 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Admission Cost: $1 admission, kids free.
Tel.: 714-898-5111.
Website: wienerdogstore.com
Location: Old World Village, 7561 Center Avenue.
(Just North of Bella Terra)

Pet First Aid & CPR Class

Description: Hosted by the Orange County SPCA. Instructor Denise Fleck of Sunny-Dog Ink has trained with The Red Cross, Pet Tech Inc., American Health & Safety, Learning Corp., and has been a long-time Rescue Volunteer. She'll teach a 4 hour class with skills covered: Muzzling and Safe Approach of an injured or ill animal; How to Find Your Pet’s Pulse, Respiration, Capillary Refill Time; Rescue Breathing & CPR; Bandaging & Splinting Techniques; What to do for a variety of medical situations, and Ten Situations that require IMMEDIATE Veterinary Care.
Date: May 17, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM. to 2:00 PM.
Cost: $49/person.
Reservation a must!
Tel.: 818-951-7962.
Website: www.sunnydogink.com.
Location: 19891 Beach Blvd., Suite 17 Basement Level.

Duck-A-Thon Rubber Duck Race and Festival

Description: Thousands of rubber duckies are launched into the Pacific Ocean, bobbing to shore to win prizes for their owners! Little rubber ducks race at 3:00 PM on Saturday. Corporate Ducks – competing for "Golden Duck Perpetual Trophy" race at 3:00 PM on Sunday. The “Duck Festival” features food, bands and activities. All proceeds benefit the Community Care Health Centers
Date: May May 17, 2008
Location: Huntington Beach Pier.

Save-A-Life Saturday CERT instruction

Description: Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) teaches CPR, disaster preparation and more.
Date: May 17, 2008
Time: 7:45AM to 12:00 Noon.
Tel.: 714-536-5974.
Website: surfcity-hb.org
Location: 18301 Gothard St.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Free Outdoor Concert By Chain Reaction

Description: Chain Reaction will perform at the Bella Terra Outdoor Mall Amphitheater. Features Pop, Jazz, Swing, Soul, Motown, Funk and Disco music.
Time: 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Website: bellaterra-hb.com
Location: Bella Terra Amphitheater,7777 Edinger Ave.

B'nai Tzedek Musical Entertainment

Description: Got Shabbat? Musical Shabbat Service. The unique and spiritually uplifting musical Shabbat Service features Rabbi Einstein, Rabbi Schorr and the Shabbatones. All are welcome!
Date: May 16, 2008
Time: 7:45 PM.
Tel.: 714-963-4611.
Website: www.cbtfv.org
Location: B'nai Tzedek, 9669 Talbert Ave.

Play – Under Papa’s Picture

Description: A stuffy bigoted young businessman, married with one child, is on the verge of solid success with his company when he discovers his widowed mother is pregnant. In his concern for his image, he attempts to get the baby-to-be’s father, an Italian painter, to marry his mother. Then something goes wrong at the office to mess up an important assignment.
Dates: May 16th Through June 1st.
Location: 7111 Talbert Ave.

Duck-a-thon Wine Tasting

Description: Fundraiser at Pier Plaza includes featured wines and cheese, crackers, silent auction gift baskets and great socializing.
Date: MAY 16, 2008
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Cost: $50 / $40-preregister.
Call Cindy for tickets: 714-965-2698.
Location: Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street adjacent to H.B. Pier.

Golden West College Chorale and Chamber Singers Annual concert

Description: W.A. Mozart’s “Requiem”, showcases the talents of Golden West College Chorale and Chamber Singers, with full orchestra and Guest soloists under Dr. Bruce Bales, Director at Mainstage Theater.
Date: May 15, 2008
Time: 8:00 PM.
Admission: $7.
Tel.: 714-895- 8150.
Website: gwctheater.com
Location: Golden West College Theater, 15744 Goldenwest Street.

Surfing West Coast Championship

Description: 2008 Gold Coast / West Coast Championship will take place. Sponsored by the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA), this five day event is part of organization that requires participating students maintain specific academic standards.
Dates: May 14th to 18th
Website: www.nssa.org
Location: South of the Huntington Beach Pier.

2nd Annual Surf City Lacrosse Tournament

Description: Orange County Lacrosse Association will sponsor a tournament with high school, middle school and youth teams, including full field play, 40 minute games, 4 game minimum and championship format. It will be strictly stick city when these girls and young women come together to compete in a really cool sport that is taking the fields by storm.
Date: May 10, 2008
Registration: oclax.org & womenslacrosse.com. Saturday Youth only seven-a-side $300 total fee. Other: $200 team Registration; $500 team playing fee.
Location: H.B. Central Park Sports Complex, 18100 Golden West Street.

Huntington Beach Art Center Home Tours

Description: Join us for a gourmet lunch and boutique at the H.B.Art Center followed by a spectacular tour of prestigious local homes. Co-sponsored by the H.B. Education Foundation this is sure to be an exciting event.

Date: May 10, 2008
Tel.: 714-374-1650.
Cost: $50/Person.
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Location: Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St.

MADD's 5K Family Fun Walk

Description: Walk like MADD to support the life saving mission and campaign to eliminate drunk driving.

Date: May 10, 2008
Cost: $100 fundraising goal minimum.
Time: 8:30 AM Ceremonies, 9:00 AM walk begins.
Website: walklikemadd.org
Location: 21551 Pacific Coast Highway (Near Hyatt Regency H.B. Resort).

Mother's Day Champagne Brunch At The Old World German Restaurant

Description: Treat your mother to an all-you-can-eat brunch German style!
Enjoy great food and great company on this special day.
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Cost: Adults: $18.95, Seniors: $16.95, Kids 12 and under: $9.95.
Tel.: 714-895-8020.
Website: www.oldworld.ws
Location: Old World Village Restaurant,7561 Center Ave.

Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast In The Park

Description: The H.B. Host Lions Club’s is sponsoring a Mother’s Day Breakfast with proceeds benefiting local charities, including the Boy Scouts and Therapeutic Riding Center. Meet Miss H.B. & her Court! Balloons and Raffle Prizes. H.B. Fire Engine and Child I.D. Fingerprinting. Fun for the whole family!
Cost: $4 for all you can eat, children under 7 are FREE and a FREE flower for Mom!
Time: 7:00 to 11:00 AM.
Location: Lake Park, between 11th & 12th Streets.

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.
Times: 7:00 & 9:00 PM.
Date: May 8, 2008
Theater line: (714) 596-3456.
New admission rates: $3/person.
Location: Regency Charter Centre Cinemas, 7822 Warner Avenue.

Surf City Netwalkers

Description: The H.B. Chamber of Commerce’s Health and Wellness Committee presents Netwalkers. They meet at the front door of the H.B. Central Library and then walk two laps around the central park. Each lap takes about 25 minutes and afterwards they head over to the Park Café for breakfast. If you can only stay for one lap, that’s fine too. For more information contact Mike at 714-698-6453 or Jennifer at 714-378-7365.
Most Every Tuesday at 7:15 AM.
Location: H.B. Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave.

H.B. Chamber of Commerce - Networking Luncheon

Description: A networking lunch for members and prospective members. Includes a very nice buffet-style lunch, non-alcoholic beverages, and door prize drawings, plus a different guest speaker each meeting. Bring business cards, flyers and friends.
Tel: 714-536-8888.
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Cost: Members $15, Non-Members $20 at the door.
No Reservations Required! Usually held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
Current Location: Flight Bistro and Social Lounge, 8082 Adams Ave.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Fred's Mexican Cafe

Description: Fred's Mexican Cafe celebrates this event with Cinco de Fred's. Games, prizes and drink specials are on tap at this Mexican restaurant with recorded rock music and full bar, plus pool.
Date: May 5, 2008
Time: 9:00 PM - closing.
Cost: Food & drinks charged at fees, 21+.
Location: Fred’s Mexican Cafe & Cantina, 300 Pacific Coast Highway.

Flash from the Past 7th Annual Car Show

Description: This Annual Car Show will include live music by the Eliminators. Open to all pre-1975 and special interest vehicles, the event will include prizes such as dash plaques, goodie bag, prize and 50/50 raffles. Top 15 will receive trophies. Cost for car entry: $25/vehicle.

Date: May 3, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM. to 1:00 PM.
Tel.: 714-962-6894.
Location: Edison High School, 21400 Magnolia Street.