SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2007

August 18, 2007 Distance Derby - 53rd annual running event is OC's longest running race event run on paved roads, flat oceanfront course that starts and finishes at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza Amphitheater (Main & Pacific Coast Highway cross streets). Time: 6 a.m. registration; no roller blades, no dogs. City of Huntington Beach Community Services is event sponsor. Proceeds to benefit Project Self Sufficiency. Cost: 5/10 Mile Runs sign up and payment through August 12: $25; after $30; Surf Kids Run through Aug. 12 sign up and payment: $15; after $20. Information call: (714) 375-8490.

August 18, 2007  Saturday Car Cruisers known as the Donuts Derelicts share Hot Rods, Street Cars, Woodies, Imports and a variety of restored vehicles at Adams and Magnolia Ave. Parking is available in the Ace parking lot or Adams Avenue Donut Shop with overflow parking extending to Drug Emporium lot across Adams.  Time 6 a.m., over by approx. 8:30 a.m. No phone number available. Cost: Free admission.

August 18, 2007  Phil's Flea Market - Shoppers, this event is held the third Saturday each month in the student parking lot of Ocean View High School. Phil's Flea Market is a quality market with many antiques and collectibles you will not find at surrounding weekend markets. Time: from 7a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: 17071 Gothard St. (south of Warner Ave.), Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 893-1518

August 18, 2007 Adventure Playground - Offers old-fashioned fun for kids ages 6 - 12. Build a fort with lumber, ride a raft on the pond, jump in the mud, navigate a rope bridge, and learn how to play in nature.  Children must wear tennis shoes and be prepared to get dirty. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Call:  (714) 842-7442. Adventure Playground in Central Park. Location: 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA.  Photos

August 18, 2007  Disc Frisbee Golf  - The public is invited to get out and compete in this exciting sport that's relaxing and easy to learn. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf Course, Central Park lot off Golden West Street between Talbert and Ellis. Time: Daily. Call: (714) 425-9931.  Photos

August 18, 2007  Saturday Car Cruisers known as the Donuts Derelicts share Hot Rods, Street Cars, Woodies, Imports and a variety of restored vehicles at Adams and Magnolia Ave. Parking is available in the Ace parking lot or Adams Avenue Donut Shop with overflow parking extending to Drug Emporium lot across Adams.  Time 6 a.m., over by approx. 8:30 a.m. No phone number available. Cost: Free admission.

August 18, 2007  Golden West College Swap Meet in the Golden West College parking lot includes New & Used Items, Fresh Produce, Records, Music Memorabilia, Antiques & Collectibles and much more! Cost: Free Parking and Free Admission. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call: (714) 898-7927 for 24-hour information. Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California  92647.

August 18, 2007  Wetlands viewing - Birders, nature lovers and the curious are invited to drop by the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, one of the West Coast's significant flyways for migrating birds. Bring binoculars to enjoy even closer views of these soaring creatures. Location: Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint and Warner on the east side of the highway. Enjoy 300 acres, plus a 1.5 mile loop trail.  No pets or bikes permitted on the trails. Open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Photos

August 18, 2007   Art - Windows Gallery in Huntington Beach Central Library on the first floor features works from amateur and professional artists with varied themes that range from landscapes to abstracts. This mixed media exhibit is free to see. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.  Photo

August 18, 2007 Finding Neverland, Rated PG; Central Library Film Forum is featuring the films of Johnny Depp through the summer season. Discover his many talents with a brief opening talk about the actor and the film featured, a short trivia quiz for prizes and then the main event, a movie. Time: 2 to 5 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Room C, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.

August 18, 2007  Shipley Nature Center - Open to the public, it includes an interpretive center with educational exhibits, nature trails for wildlife viewing and native gardens. Shipley Nature Center is an 18-acre natural area open daily M-Sat 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone: 714-842-4772  Photos

August 18, 2007  Skaters - Bring your roller skate, blades, inline, bikes and join skaters who meet at Pier Plaza for an easy morning of exercise. Time: Approx. 10:30 a.m. funroll.com

August 18, 2007  Newland House Museum Tour - The historic Newland House is features a museum and docent led tours from local historians who provide information about the two-story Victorian home built in 1898. Location: Newland Center at Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue, 19820 Beach Blvd.,   Huntington Beach  CA  92648. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $2. Call: (714) 962-5777. Photos

This calendar does not guarantee accuracy of information as events are subject to change.