WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008
MUSEUMS & ART
April 1, 2008
Surfing Sounds Exhibit - Features the works
and memorabilia of The Beach Boys. Learn about this top-selling band
worldwide who brought a sound that lives today. Location: Huntington Beach
International Surfing Museum. Location: 411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach,
CA. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost:$2/donation, Kids $1. Call: (714)
960-3483. surfingmuseum.org
April 1, 2008 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.
OUTDOORS
April 1, 2008 Surf City Nights - SCN is a Locals (and Tourists') Night to
get out and experience downtown Huntington Beach There's a street closure,
Farmer's Market and Craft Fair plus free live entertainment and 2 hours free
parking in City-owned garage at Pier Promenade, 200 Main Street, Huntington
Beach, CA. Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free admission.
www.hbdowntown.com
April 1, 2008 Sunset Gondola Cruise. Individuals, couples and families can
take a personal gondola tour.
April 1, 2008 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.
April 1, 2008 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.
April 1, 2008 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
FUND-RAISERS
April 1, 2008 Bingo at Huntington Beach High School, AKA Bingo at the
Beach supports school athletic and other student programs and activities.
Doors open at 5:15; early bird game at 6:15 p.m. $1/each card or $3/4 cards.
Payouts for games $250 (all prices subject to change). The Main game starts
at 7:00pm. Location: Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St., Huntington
Beach, CA.
COMMUNITY
April 1, 2008 Careers in Environmental Studies Seminar - Free to the public,
Marius Cucurny, Golden West College Instructor will lead a workshop
reflecting trends in the hot, new jobs for this next century. Time: 1 to 2
p.m. Location: Golden West College Community Center 103, 15744 Golden West
Street, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Call: (714) 895-8217. gwc.info/careeremployment.
LITERARY
April 1, 2008 Author Book Reading and Signing. If Animals Kissed
Goodnight by Ann Whitford Paul, will be featured along with a guest
appearance by the talented author of this work and several other titles.
Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Barnes & Noble,7881 Edinger Avenue, #110,
Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714)
897-8781.
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April 1, 2008 Sci-Fantasy. Book group discusses Three Days to Never by
Tim Powers. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue,
#110, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714)
897-8781.
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