WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009

January 14, 2009  Moonlight Gondola Cruise. Are you looking for an opportunity to snuggle up with someone you fancy? This is the perfect ice-breaker to open the door to romance. Cruises are in authentic gondolas with an expert gondolier trained in all aspects of the profession, just like the Italian counterparts. No need to by shy. Book your cruise and hope for the full moon that is supposed to appear on Jan. 11, 2009. Cruise departs from Peter's Landing on Pacific Coast Highway at Anderson, Huntington Beach, CA. Reserve cruise.

January 14, 2009 Robbie Armstrong Band - at Mahe. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cover: No, 21 & over.  Location: 1400 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach, CA. Call: (562) 431-3022

January 14, 2009 The Sound of Music, Musical - Based on the true story of the Von Trapp family, the musical is the most popular movie musical event. The play version is popular and features a cast ranging in age from youth to adults. Lots of singing to favorite tunes that have become hits. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $18 - 20.  Location: Huntington Beach Playhouse, Central Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 375-0696. hbph.com

January 14, 2009 Bands - The Blue Cafe has a hot lineup tonight featuring Totelisi,
Navigator Vs. Navigator, and Elba. Time: 8 p.m. Location: 17208 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, Ca. Call: (562) 592-1302.

January 14, 2009 Grandparent Read Aloud - Grandparents read stories to their grandkids during this event for tots, toddlers and youth. Time: 3 p.m. Must call, invitation only: (714) 374-5330.  Location: Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. hbpl.org.

January 14, 2009  Library Storytime - for Ages 18 months to 3 years at 10 a.m. and ages 3 to 5 years at 11 a.m. Cost: Free. Location: Main Street Library, 525 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 375-5071. hbpl.org

January 14, 2009  Shipley Nature Center - Restoration Days. The Friends of Shipley Nature Center will be planting, weeding and cleaning up, and they need your assistance. On the first Saturday of the month, the public can tour Shipley Nature Center at 11 a.m., in addition to the clean up activities that begin at 9 a.m. and go till noon. Location: Central Park West, near Breakfast in the Park or on 17829 Golden West Street, between Slater and Central Library Drive, Huntington Beach, CA. Cost: Free. Call: (714) 842-4772. shipleynature.org

January 14, 2009   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) 375-5006.