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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20,  2008

August 20, 2008 Surfing America USA's SIMA Invitation Surf Competition. This invitation only event from Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) will be held next to the Huntington Beach Pier. The USA Championships are the foremost event in American junior surfing and include an ASP-certified panel of judges, live scoring and four-person, twenty-minute heats. Although, the event is youth focused, it still holds divisions for elder surfers as well. SIMA demonstrates support for advancing competitive surfing in the United States as a presenting sponsor of Surfing America’s USA Championships and USA Surf Team Selection event. The 2008 Surfing America USA Championships presented by SIMA will be held in Huntington Beach, from August 19 through August 24, 2008. This will be the fifth annual USA Championship hosted by Surfing America since being appointed the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of surfing in the United States. Call: (714) 848-8851.

August 20, 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 20, 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

MUSIC

August 20, 2008 Indie Rock, Acoustic - with (8) Stan DeWitt, (9) Banjo and Yoshi, (10) Crybaby Josh Cross, (11) Jona Lyons at Blue Cafe, PCH & Warner, HB. 21+

August 20, 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 20, 2008  Robby Armstrong - at Mahe's. Location: Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach, CA. Time: 7:30 p.m.

NEARBY

Seal Beach: Summer Concerts at the Pier - The Eliminators. Surf bands performs 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.