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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13,  2008

August 13, 2008 Toddler Story Time - With Miss Lonna. Ideal for ages 3 - 5.  Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714) 897-8781. Photos

August 13, 2008 Adventure Playground - Adventure Playground Huntington Beach. Located at Central Park, Adventure Playground allows kids to romp, roam, play in the mud, build forts, rafts, and generally get wet and dirty in pure fun that kids simply love. Rafting on a shallow pond, navigating a rope bridge, sliding down a mud slide and fort building with hammers, wood and nails are a few of the activities under adult supervision. Tennis shoes are required, and kids should bring a change of shoes and clothes in a plastic bag or some protected parcel. Showers and changing area are available for an event best suited for kids ages 5 to 12 years. Adventure Playground is open through August 18. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $2/ child with proof of residency; $3/group per person, non-resident. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave (up the hill past the Youth Shelter), Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 842-4481.

August 13, 2008  Bingo - Elks Bing Wednesday Matinee - 25 total games; $15 minimum buy in, all games pay $250. Doors open at 10 a.m. Early bird 11 a.m., regular at 11:30. Color monitors and computerized bingo verification enhance the experience. Food, soft drinks available for purchase; free coffee, tea and popcorn provided. Location: 7711 Talbert Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 848-9440. hbelks.com

August 13, 2008  The Eclectic Eye Art Exhibit - Photography of Anita Brace, who has traveled the globe in search of interesting faces and scenes, will be featured at this month-long event. Location: Huntington Beach Central Library, 7771 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Cost: Free admission. Time: Regular library hours. Call Anita for photo acquisition: (714) 878-1066. anitabrace.com

August 13, 2008 Indie, Rock, Acoustic - (8) Crybaby Josh Cross, (9) MisterB, (10) Ryan Cappelle, (11) Paul Austin at Blue Cafe, Warner & PCH, HB, CA. 21+

August 13, 2008  Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce Mixer - in association with the Fountain Valley Chamber, get to know surrounding business professionals and discover expanding opportunities to network. Food, Refreshments, Door Prizes, Networking, Company Tour of the hosting company's facilities. Location: Bartwood Construction, Inc., 10840 Talbert Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Phone: 714-965-7900. Time: 5:30 pm ‘til 7:30 pm

August 13, 2008 Wild Wednesdayz - OC's Best Live Bands with DJ Matt. Double Happy Hour 4:30 - 7:30 and 10 p.m. to close. 21+ no cover at Hurricanes Bar & Grill. Location: 200 Main, upstairs, HB, CA.

August 13, 2008 Sold OUT!!! Too late on this event, sorry. Big Drill Car and Supernova. Big Drill Car will make their only Orange County appearance at Fitzgeralds featuring all original members. $12 Cover, 21+. Magnolia at Garfield in Home Depot Center, HB, CA.

August 13, 2008 Outdoor Movie at Pier Plaza - Annual TripAdvisor Traveling Movie Tour outdoor film festival features Roman Holiday (1953) Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck. Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm and the movies begin at sundown. Everyone who attends is encouraged to bring a bag for donation to foster children in Southern California through our charity partner, Suitcases For Kids. Location: North side of Huntington Beach Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main St., (317 Pacific Coast Highway approx) Huntington Beach, CA. tripadvisor.com/Movie Tour

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Seal Beach: Summer Concerts at the Pier - The Elm Street Band. Classic rock is performed at this summer concert series in Seal Beach, with free music overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Ocean at Main Street, Seal Beach, CA.