Calendar of Events
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2008
Featured Event:
Miss Huntington Beach Pageant -- 11 Young Ladies Compete for
the Crown
Huntington Beach, CA, The annual
Miss Huntington Beach
Scholarship Pageant brings together the community to watch
11 contestants compete for title of Miss Huntington Beach. Talent, beauty
and intelligence are the attributes judges consider when choosing who will
be number one. The Pageant is produced by Women of
Action, a division of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce. Contestants
Amber Palm, Samantha Renee Gallo, Cayce
Crowder, Deborah Schult, Caitlyn Baecker, Stephanie Chiang, Lauren
Guitran , Arroya Karian, Erica Lorraine Frazier, Jessica Tran and Lauren Kay
Butler prepare for the event which qualifies one winner to move into the
Miss California competition.
An online discount coupon can be found at the official website: misshb.org.
Anyone can place their live “online vote” for their favorite contestant who
will be announced March 1. The Pageant will also feature raffle prizes,
among which will be a signed guitar by Dean Torrance of “Jan & Dean” fame
and a special going away message from Erin Nicole Brit, Miss Huntington
Beach 2007. Event location: Dwyer School, 17th at Palm,
Huntington Beach, CA. Ticket: $20/person. misshb.org
March 1, 2008
Sunset Gondola Cruise Lights Experience Tickets. Individual and family
Cruise of Huntington Harbour in your personal gondola.
March 1, 2008
Centered on the Center Art Exhibit . Public is invited to the non-juried
Centered on the Center artist exhibit to run through Feb. 17, 2008.
Cost: Free admission. Time: Noon - 6 pm. Location: Huntington Beach Art Center,
538 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call: (714) 374-1650.
March 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
March 1, 2008 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
March 1, 2008 Art Exhibit - Anderson
Gallery features fine arts exhibits with a collection of watercolors, oils
and sculptures and mixed media from renown artists Bill Anderson, Raul
Anguiano, Henry Fukuhara, Howard Hitchcock,
Milford Zornes and
more. Time: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: 16812 Pacific Coast Highway (next to
Captain Jack's Restaurant). Call: (562) 592-4393.
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March 1, 2008 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.
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March 1, 2008 Disc Frisbee Golf Weekly
Amateur League Play - The public is invited to get out and compete in this
exciting sport that's relaxing and easy to learn. In weekly league play,
competitors are assigned a handicap. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf
Course, Central Park lot off Golden West Street between Talbert and Ellis.
Time: 3 p.m. Call for pricing and sign up: (714) 425-9931.
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March 1, 2008 Fun
Roll - Roller blade, bicycle or jog with the group that departs Pier Plaza
(north side Huntington Beach Pier at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street).
Leaves at 10:30 p.m. No fee.
March 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.
March 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.
March 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
March 1, 2008
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.
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