January 15, 2007   Fiction Book Group - In Leaf Storm by Gabriel García Márquez, the death of a town’s devilish recluse causes the town to dance. It also claims three unlikely mourners. For those who enjoy reading, there will be a discussion about the first novel by this renowned author. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714) 897-8781. Photos

January 15, 2007  Movies - at Regency Charter Centre Cinemas, Address 7822 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Call: (714) 596-3456.  Babel Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 22 min. (2:00), (5:00), 8:00; Black Christmas Rated (R) • 1 hr. 40 min. 9:15; Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Ka Rated (R) • 1 hr. 24 min. (12:00), (1:50), (3:45), (5:45), 7:45, 9:45; Deja Vu Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 8 min. (3:00), 8:15; Flushed Away Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 26 min. (11:30 AM), (1:30), (3:30), (5:30), 7:30; The Prestige Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 15 min. 9:30; The Queen Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 37 min. (12:00), (2:15), (4:30), 7:00; The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Rated (G) • 1 hr. 38 min. (11:45 AM); Stranger Than Fiction Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 45 min. (12:30), (5:45)

January 15, 2007 Movies at Pierside SurfCity 6 Cinemas - 300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA (714) 969-3151.  Charlotte's Web Rated (G) • 1 hr. 53 min. (11:10), (4:40), 9:35; Dreamgirls Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 5 min. (12:55), (3:55), 7:00, 9:55; The Good Shepherd Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 40 min. (1:00), (4:45), 8:30; Night at the Museum Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 48 min. (11:30), (2:00), (4:30), 7:00, 9:30; Primeval Rated (R) (11:15), (1:30), (4:40), 7:30, 10:10; The Pursuit of Happyness Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 56 min. (11:15), (2:15), (4:55), 7:25, 10:05; We Are Marshall Rated (PG) • 2 hrs. 7 min. (1:40), 6:55

January 15, 2007  Movies - Century 20 Huntington Beach Bella Terra, 7777 Edinger Ave. (714) 895-3456.  Alpha Dog Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 2 min. 11:35 AM, 2:20, 5:05, 7:55, 10:35; Apocalypto Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 18 min. 1:45, 7:05; Arthur and the Invisibles Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 43 min. 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30; Blood Diamond Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 18 min. 7:20, 10:25; Charlotte's Web Rated (G) • 1 hr. 53 min. 11:30 AM, 1:55, 4:25; Children of Men Rated (R) • 1 hr. 49 min. 11:40 AM, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:15; Code Name: The Cleaner Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 24 min. 11:25 AM, 4:50, 10:05; Curse of the Golden Flower (Man cheng jin dai huang jin jia) Rated (R) • 1 hr. 54 min. 11:45 AM, 2:25, 5:10, 7:45, 10:25; Dreamgirls Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 5 min. 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50; Eragon Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 39 min. 12:00, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:00; Freedom Writers Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 3 min. 11:15 AM, 2:00, 4:45, 7:35, 10:20; The Good Shepherd Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 40 min. 11:50 AM, 3:25, 7:05, 10:35; Happily N'Ever After Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 15 min. 11:10 AM, 1:25, 3:40, 5:50, 8:00, 10:10; Happy Feet Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 48 min. 11:20 AM, 1:55, 4:35; Night at the Museum Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 48 min. 11:15 AM, 12:35, 1:50, 3:10, 4:35, 5:45, 7:15, 8:25, 9:55; The Painted Veil Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 4 min. 1:35, 4:30, 7:25, 10:10; Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno) Rated (R) • 1 hr. 50 min. 11:20 AM, 2:00, 4:45, 7:30, 10:05; Perfume: The Story of a Murderer Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 27 min. 7:10, 10:20; Primeval Rated (R) • 1 hr. 34 min. 1:10, 3:30, 5:50, 8:05, 10:30; The Pursuit of Happyness Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 56 min. 11:25 AM, 2:15, 5:00, 7:50, 10:30; Stomp the Yard Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 55 min. 11:35 AM, 2:15, 4:55, 7:40, 10:15; We Are Marshall Rated (PG) • 2 hrs. 7 min. 1:05, 4:05, 7:00, 9:45.

January 15, 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

January 15, 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

January 15, 2007  Wetlands viewing - Birders, nature lovers and the curious are invited to drop by the Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve, 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

January 15, 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

January 15, 2007  Gondola cruise from world class gondoliers. Location: Peter's Landing and Marina, Huntington Beach (Pacific Coast Highway @ Anderson). You can dine at Captain Jack's in Sunset Beach and schedule pick-up from restaurant. Cost: $75 approx. Sunset Gondolas   Photos & Tickets