Huntington Beach Events Calendar Daily ViewFRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010
July 9, 2010 Farmer's Market and Arts & Crafts - Buy certified California grown produce and shop for hand-made one-of-a-kind jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings. Rugs in the shape of surfboards, surf themed wall decor and planter boxes, household gifts, original art and body products are usually featured by vendors selling their creations at this weekly event held at Pier Plaza next to the Huntington Beach Pier. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street adjacent to pier and city beach 6th Street parking lot, Huntington Beach, CA.
July 9, 2010 2010 Inline Hockey Junior Olympics The Rinks - Over 400 teams from 10 countries will compete in the first Inline Hockey Junior Olympics held west of the Mississippi. The AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) hosted its first Inline Junior Olympics in 1996, consisting of 20 teams competing within one age group. The tournament now features numerous age groups and divisions with approximately 50 international teams traveling to Southern California from countries as far away as China (Hong Kong), Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Germany and France. Canada, Mexico and Colombia have also committed numerous teams. The AAU Junior Olympics will be separated into several divisions, consisting of both club and international competition. Location: Huntington Beach Inline, 5555 McFadden Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92649. aauhockey.org/ Runs daily through July 11.
July 9, 2010 Adventure Playground - Calling all kids ages 5 to 12. You are invited to build a raft on a small pond, navigate a rope bridge, build forts and go down a mud slide. Bring a plastic bag with a change of shoes and clothes. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., enter from Youth Shelter path and look for water tower with sign. Cost: $3. Phone: 714-536-5486.