Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California  /  DECEMBER  2005 Events
 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2005

December 7, 2005  Art - Just Visiting Art Exhibit examines works from artists in California, New York and England at at Huntington Beach Art Center. Time: Noon to 6 p.m.  Location:  538 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call: (714) 374-1650. Photos

December 7, 2005  The  Living Nativity features more than 200 participants who re-enact the spirit Christmas in a drive-through event that goes from 6 to 9 p.m. Cars line up early. First Christian Church, 1207 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648  Call: (714) 536-2589, ext. 2. 

December 7, 2005  Dinner Fundraiser - Home for the Holidays is the Soroptimist Huntington Beach major annual fundraising event supporting projects for women and children needing care and services.  Dinner - Auction Soroptimist International Huntington Beach presents  "Home for the Holidays" with proceeds to benefit Project Self Sufficiency, Huntington Beach Community Clinic and other non-profit organizations. Benefit, entertainment, silent and live auctions will put you in the Christmas spirit.  Time: 6 p.m. Location: Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, 21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, California 92648. Cost: $75/person, Corporate table of 10 $700.  Call: (714) 841-0036 (ask for Maureen Sloan James).  / Photos

December 7, 2005  Huntington Beach Movies all day at Mann Pierside 6 Cinemas - NOW PLAYING: Movies at Mann Theatres -Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 30 min. 11:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 10:00pm, 11:00pm; Just Friends Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 28 min. 12:20pm, 2:50pm, 5:15pm, 7:40pm, 10:20pm; Rent Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 15 min. 1:10pm, 4:10pm, 7:10pm, 10:10pm; Walk the Line Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 13 min. 1:00pm, 4:20pm, 7:20pm, 10:30pm; Yours, Mine & Ours Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 28 min.; 11:45am, 2:00pm, 4:30pm, 7:00pm, 9:30pm. Cost: $9/adult, $6.25/child, senior, $6.50/matinee before 6 p.m. Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #203, Huntington Beach, CA  92648  Call: (714) 969-3151.  / Photo

December 7, 2005  Century 20 Bella Terra Huntington Beach Movies and times: The Ice Harvest Rated (R) • 1 hr. 28 min. (11:15 AM), (1:25), (3:35), (5:45), 7:55, 10:05; In the Mix Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 35 min. 7:20, 9:35; Just Friends Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 28 min. (11:35 AM), (1:50), (4:25), 7:05, 9:20; Little Manhattan Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 29 min. (12:30), (3:10), (5:20), 7:40, 9:55; Pride & Prejudice Rated (PG) • 2 hrs. 7 min. (11:10 AM), (12:35), (1:55), (3:25), (4:45), 6:15, 7:30, 10:15; Rent Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 15 min. (1:15), (4:15), 7:25, 9:00, 10:25; Walk the Line Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 13 min. (11:20 AM), (12:20), (1:10), (2:25), (3:20), (4:10), (5:25), 6:20, 7:10, 8:25, 9:30, 10:10; Yours, Mine & Ours Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 28 min. (11:30 AM), (12:40), (1:40), (2:55), (3:50), (5:05), (6:00), 7:15, 8:10, 9:25, 10:25; Zathura Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 35 min. (11:55 AM), (2:20), (4:50). Location and pricing: 7777 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647(714) 895-3456. Bargain Shows M - F Until 6pm $7.25; Bargain Shows Sat, Sun, & Holidays Until 2pm $7.25; General Admission Sunday after 2 pm, Monday -Thursday after 6 pm, Saturday 2 pm to 6 pm $9.50; General Weekend Friday - Saturday after 6 pm $9.75, Child (3 to 11) $6.50, Senior (65 & up) $7.00 Student (with current student id) $8.25./ Photo

December 7, 2005 Edwards Charter Centre 5 Movies - Jarhead Rated (R) • 1 hr. 55 min. (4:00), 7:00, 9:50; The Kid & I Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 33 min. (4:50), 7:30, 10:10; Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang Rated (R) • 1 hr. 43 min. (4:20), 7:20, 9:45; The Legend of Zorro Rated (PG) • 2 hrs. 10 min. (4:15), 7:10, 10:00; Prime Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 46 min. (5:00), 10:05; Saw II Rated (R) • 1 hr. 31 min. 7:40. Matinee show times are in parentheses. Ticket price: $6.50/matinee; $9/adult; $7/student; $6.50/senior; $6/ child.  Location: 7822 Warner Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92647.  Call: 714-841-0770 or  (800) 326-3264. 

December 7, 2005  Bikes to Baja Fundraiser - Do you have an old bike? The Huntington Beach Longboard Club is accepting donations of old (or new) bikes for children in Mexico. This popular event held in memory of famed surfer Blackie August culminates first in a Huntington Beach Surfing Museum Concert (TBD) and then a trip to Baja Mexico where the refurbished are given to children without bicycles. A "surf out" for August follows the bike distribution.  You may donate bikes now till the 2nd week in December. Call: Wally Walzyck at (714) 848-0800 for drop-off details.

December 7, 2005  Art - Digital Photographic Essay of Montecito's Val Verde estate. Perhaps even more significant than its Spanish Colonial Revival house designed by Bertram Goodhue, are Val Verde's powerful and poetic gardens, transformed in the 1930s from formal academic expressions into a simple evocation of an Italian villa garden. Enjoy this artistic journey into the gardens and halls of Val Verde. Cost: Free. Golden West College Fine Arts Gallery is located on the campus of Golden West (Community) College on Gothard Street. Enter on Center Avenue. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.  Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California 92647.  

December 7, 2005 - Literary for Youth - Geared for children ages 3 – 5, story time provides enriching opportunities to listen to and learn. For visitors to Huntington Beach, this event provides a fantastic way to entertain your kids while sipping a Starbucks coffee at the in-store shop. Time: 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free. Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue #110, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, Call: (714) 897-8781.

December 7, 2005   Art Lecture and Demonstration - Huntington Beach Art League  invites you to attend their December 7,2005 monthly meeting. Our guest artist will be Rhonda Jones, Nationally recognized Sculptor. Rhonda is well known for her human sculptures and for her work with animals of the West. The demonstration is free and guests may invited friends. The presentation will be Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rogers Senior Center located at the corner of 17th and Orange Streets in Huntington Beach. Call: (714) 962-0263.

December 7, 2005  Daniel Weintraub to Keynote Annual Economic Conference - The Huntington Beach Chamber and the City of Huntington Beach will co-sponsor the 19th Annual Economic Conference “Scoping the Future.”  Daniel Weintraub, the public affairs columnist for the Sacramento Bee is keynote luncheon speaker. Weintraub has been covering California politics and public policy for 22 years, including the last 18 in Sacramento. He was a Capitol correspondent for the Los Angeles Times for eight years and Capitol Bureau Chief for the Orange County Register for five years before assuming his position with the Sacramento Bee.
Location: Hilton Waterfront Ballroom, 21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Time:  8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Price: $65 before November 30th - $85 after November 30 includes continental breakfast, luncheon and program. Call: (714) 536-8888.

December 7, 2005   Disc Frisbee Golf Weekly Amateur League Play - The public is invited to get out and compete in this exciting sport that's relaxing and easy to learn. In weekly league play, competitors are assigned a handicap. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf Course, Central Park lot off Golden West Street between Talbert and Ellis. Time: 3 p.m. Call for pricing and sign up: (714) 425-9931. 

December 7, 2005  Dance - Studio Dance Concert - The students of the Golden West College Dance classes will present their work during an informal studio concert. All styles of dance will be performed such as ballet, tap, modern jazz and ethnic. Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission: Free. Location: Golden West College Studio Dance Theater in Rec Ed 201.   15744 Golden West Street. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $7/person. Call: (714) 895-8150. 

December 7, 2005  Band - The best live music in Huntington Beach where great Irish food and Guinness on tap is served in the full cocktail bar daily at Gallaghers Pub & Grill.  Time: 8 p.m.  21+. Gallagher's Pub, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call:(714) 536.2422. www.gallagherspub.com  Photos

December 7, 2005 Band - Tijuana Dogs and DJ Dime provide Hump Day entertainment. You'll find the time with DJ Dime at Hurricanes Bar & Grill.  21+ a must at Hurricanes Bar & Grill. Location: Hurricane's Bar and Grill, 200 Main Street Suite 201 Huntington Beach, Ca 92648 Call: (714) 374-0500. Photos

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