The Huntington Beach Elks Lodge #1959 located at 7711 Talbert Ave. in Huntington Beach 714-848-9440 holds regular bingo Matinee every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017; Starts 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017; Starts 10:00 a.m.
Early Birds at 11:00 a.m. Free – Coffee, Tea and Popcorn, Food and Soft Drinks Available for Purchase ATM On Site, Lunch Served.
For the benefit of youth, vets, special kids, police, firefighters and other groups in South Orange County Saddleback Valley communities, Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 is holding its regular Wednesday night Charity Big Bucks Bingo on the following dates:
Wednesday, September 20, 2017; Starts 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017; Starts 6:00 p.m.
Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444
25092 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Nuvision Credit Union with AutoNation 2 Day Pre-Owned Car Sale Event
7812 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Saturday, September 23, 9-6pm and Sunday, September 24, 10-5pm
Nuvision will partner with AutoNation to sell a variety of pre-owned cars over the two-day event with Nuvision auto loan specialists on hand to help finance the purchase right then and there. This is a popular and well received event by the community each year and we hope it grows!
"Cruise on the Mediterranean"Five chefs from local senior assisted living homes will serve Mediterranean-inspired gourmet dishes to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's Family Center. Guests will be able to vote for their favorite dishes among the following:
GREECE
Chef Mark Gagnon from Newport Beach Plaza
Braised Lamb Shank with Fennel Dill Salad
Feta Cheese Sauce & Garlic Pita Crisp
Greek Mountain Ice TeaITALY
Chef Gabriel Reyes from Westminster Terrace
Shrimp with Penne Pasta
Caprese Salad Skewers
Peach Bellini drinkFRANCE
Chef from Ricardo Lopez The Groves of Tustin
Coq Au Vin
Pommes Boulangère
Orange JulietteMOROCCO
Chef Erwin Lazaro from Sunrise Senior Living
Moroccan Meatballs
Couscous
Cucumber & Mint TeaSPAIN
Chef Rafael Bello from Merrill Gardens
Halibut Fillet Navarra
Gourmet Mushroom Risotto
SangriaKevin has a few booths left if you would like to be a vendor and we need you to attend to help eat all this amazing food! Come join us!!
Date and Time: Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 11:30am to 01:30pm. If you would like a booth for $250.00 please contact Kevin (information is below) Donation: $20 PER PERSON (Includes entry, lunch ticket with voting and 10 raffle tickets)
Hosted at Palm Island Senior Apartment Homes:
R. Kevin Stevens
11300 Warner Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708(714) 546-5404
"The Little Mermaid" is making a splash at the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts this fall! "The Little Mermaid" runs October 6-7 at 7:30 p.m. and October 8 at 2:00 p.m. with a repeat schedule the following weekend, October 13-15.
This production is located in the Historic Huntington Beach Union High School District Auditorium and Bell Tower. Tickets are $22 for adults, $16 for students/seniors 65+ and are available online at www.hbapa.org/see. For assistance or special accommodation requests, please call the APA office at 714.536.2514 ext. 4025.
This Disney™ classic is a "beautiful story of love and acceptance, making everyone "Part Of Your World,'" said Director Tim Nelson.
Although Ariel is unlike those who walk on land, she is accepted by them for her heart and talent as a songstress. This is a true testament to the power of individuality and staying true to oneself. In a world that encourages conformity, "The Little Mermaid" teaches the value of finding one's voice and embracing uniqueness.
About The Little Mermaid:
This musical brings to life the Disney animated classic from 1989. It is based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen where a mermaid longs to be part of the world above the sea and sacrifices her voice to become human and find love. Don't miss seeing our auditorium transformed into an underwater world, filled with all the songs and magic you remember.
About The Academy for the Performing Arts:
The Academy for the Performing Arts (APA) is "igniting the creative artists of the future." APA is known for its award-winning theatre and musical theatre shows, accomplished dance program, strong orchestra, and the innovative, Music Media and Entertainment Technology (MMET) program. APA provides master-level instruction in classical and popular music, dance, acting, playwriting, costume design and stagecraft to over 700 students per year. APA is the arts magnet program for the Huntington Beach Union High School District.
Gem Faire, the Largest Jewelry & Bead Show in Southern CA, returns to Costa Mesa October 13-15, 2017 at OC Fair & Event Center (88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa). Hours are Fri. 12pm-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, and Sun. 10am-5pm. The event is open to the public. Admission of $7 is valid for the entire weekend.
Nearly 200 jewelry and gem dealers from all over the world will be on site with the largest selection of fine jewelry, crystals, gems, beads, minerals, pearls and much more. Take advantage of buying direct from the importers and wholesalers. From loose gemstones, raw minerals and millions of bead strands, to finished jewelry, supplies and tools, find them all under one roof. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing service is available while you shop. Free door prizes, drawing every hour.
Mark your calendar! Gem Faire will be in Costa Mesa for three days only! Buy quality gems, jewelry and beading supplies directly from the source right in your town only at Gem Faire. For more information, visit www.gemfaire.com or contact Gem Faire, Inc. at 503-252-8300 or info@gemfaire.com.
The 43rd Annual AbilityFirst Festival of Fall has returned to the historic Laurabelle A. Robinson house. Situated on four acres, this majestic Green & Greene home was commissioned in 1905 by lawyer and financier Henry Robinson and his wife Laurabelle. The house looks west over the Arroyo Seco with incredible sunset views of the historic Colorado Street Bridge and San Gabriel Mountains.
Guests will enjoy the rare opportunity to roam the unique ground including two outdoor kitchens, the lotus pond, the orchard, cactus and herb gardens and the life size chess set.
For more information please visit the Festival of Fall website.
If you are interested in learning how to get involved as a corporate sponsor, purchasing a table, or VIP and individual tickets, please click the link below!
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday October 15th
INFORMATION: Call (714) 840-7542 or visit www.CruiseofLights.org
Musical Theatre West celebrates its 65th Anniversary season with an outstanding line-up of classic and contemporary Broadway masterpieces. The season opens with Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning production In the Heights (October 20 – November 5, 2017); the holiday classic White Christmas (December 1-10, 2017); followed by Frank Loesser's "Best Musical" Guys & Dolls (February 16 – March 4, 2018); George and Ira Gershwin's hilarious screwball musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It (April 6 – April 22, 2018); and the patriot new musical about the life and times of George M. Cohan, Yankee Doodle Dandy (July 6 – July 22, 2018). Season subscription tickets are now on sale to the public, offering theatre-lovers the best seats. Season ticket prices range from $80 - $260 for all five shows. To order, call (562) 856-1999, ext. 4, or go to the Musical Theatre West Ticket Office.
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST CELEBRATES 65th ANNIVERSARY
The 2017-2018 season marks the 65th anniversary of Southern California's premiere musical theatre company. Since its inception as the Whittier Civic Light Opera in 1952, the company originally produced two shows a year for just two days each. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the group remained an all-volunteer effort, producing one show a year, moving to La Mirada in 1977 where it produced its full season of shows. During the 1980s and 1990s, the company added professional talent and produced regional premieres and even a world premiere.
In 1993 the organization officially changed to Musical Theatre West, which was followed by the move to the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach in 1997. This season marks the 20th anniversary of MTW's partnership with the Long Beach landmark theater. The company quickly became the largest arts producer in the Long Beach area, and has continued to present world and west-coast premieres, with some of Broadway's and televisions greatest performers, from Davis Gaines (Phantom of the Opera), Andrea McArdle (Annie), and Susan Egan (Beauty and the Beast), to Sally Struthers, Adrian Zmed, and Carol Lawrence, to name a few.
IN THE HEIGHTS
October 20 – November 5, 2017
Music: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Book: Quiara Alegría Hudes
Lyrics: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Before there was Hamilton, there was Lin-Manuel Miranda's cutting edge musical masterpiece In the Heights. The winner of the 2008 Tony Awards for "Best Musical," "Best Score," "Best Choreography" and "Best Orchestrations," In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York's Washington Heights.
A young storeowner watches the joys and heartbreaks of his tight-knit neighborhood as they pass through his bodega, and experience the hopes, dreams and pressures of life, discovering where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.
IRVING BERLIN'S
WHITE CHRISTMAS
December 1 – 10, 2017
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Film written for the screen by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank
Book by David Ives and Paul Blake
This holiday season discover the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Start with a timeless tale of joy and goodwill, fill it with classic Irving Berlin songs, and top it off with glorious dancing and lots of snow and you have Irving Berlin's White Christmas Based on the beloved film, the stage production features 17 of Irving Berlin's classics, from "Blue Skies" to "I Love a Piano" and the perennial classic "White Christmas." Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song and dance following WWII. After meeting a stunning sister act, they follow the girls and their hearts to a magical Vermont Inn, owned by their old Army commander. Will spirit of the holidays bring together families old and new?
GUYS & DOLLS
February 16 – March 4, 2018
Book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Based on short stories by Damon Runyon
New York's most infamous crap game organizer, Nathan Detroit, is desperate for funds to secure a venue for his illicit gambling enterprise, so he wagers the perfect bet against high roller Sky Masterson: he must convince missionary Sarah Brown to have dinner with him in Havana, Cuba. While gambling with Sky's moves, Nathan must deal with his own situation - his 14-year fiancée, Adelaide, who's tired of waiting for a wedding. With money and hearts at stake in this game, there's no telling how the dice will land. Featuring Frank Loesser's spirited score, including "Luck Be a Lady" and "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat," Guys & Dolls is a sure bet for MTW audiences.
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
April 6-April 27, 2018
Playwright: Joe DiPietro
Composer: George Gershwin
Lyricist: Ira Gershwin
Adapted from: Oh, Kay! and based on material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
The hilarious song-and-dance Broadway spectacular pokes fun at the Prohibition era in a clash of elegant socialites and boorish bootleggers, all to the music of the Gershwins' glorious score. Charming and wealthy playboy Jimmy Winter meets rough female bootlegger BillieBendix on the weekend of his wedding to Eileen Evergreen, a self-obsessed modern dancer. Thinking Jimmy and Eileen will be out of town, Billie and her gang hide cases of alcohol the basement of Jimmy's Long Island mansion. But when Jimmy, his wife-to-be, and her prohibitionist family show up at the mansion for the wedding, screwball shenanigans ensue, with hijinks galore! Featuring such Gershwin masterpieces as "Someone to Watch Over Me." "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," and "I've Got a Crush on You," Nice Work if You Can Get It delivers the goods!
YANKEE DOODLE DANDY
July 6 – July 22, 2018 Music and Lyrics by George M. Cohen
Additional Music and Lyrics by Albert Evans
Book by David Armstrong
"Yankee Doodle Dandy," "You're a Grand Old Flag," "Over There," and "Give My Regards to Broadway" are only a few of the timeless classics by George M. Cohan. The quintessential songwriter, singer, showman and producer who paved the way for Broadway musical, Cohan's signature patriotic music and musical spectacle, brought audiences to their feet. Filled with show-stopping production numbers, lighting tap moves, and spirited music, Yankee Doodle Dandy brings to the forefront the story of the man who became the heart and soul of American music. Set against the colorful backdrop of Old Broadway, this story highlights the brash, colorful, cocky, charismatic and uncompromising man , from his humble beginnings with his hard-knock days with his family on the vaudeville circuit to his reign as the star-spangled 'King of Broadway.' Cohan's life was a roller coaster ride of professional highs and lows and personal triumphs and heartbreak. Featuring 25 songs, including some new music and adaptations of the classics, Yankee Doodle Dandy will have you humming your way home!
The Orange Emblem Club #418 will be holding their annual Holiday BoutiqueSaturday, Oct. 21 from 9:00 to 4:00Sunday, Oct. 22 from 10:00 to 4:00at the Orange Elks Lodge #1475211 E Chapman AvenueCity of Orange, CA 92658
Vendor space available - contact Sandy at orangeemblem418@aol.com
It's a battle of two of the country's premier classic-rock tribute bands when Fleetwood Mac tribute Mirage takes on Heart band Dog 'n' Butterfly in Fleetwood Mac vs. Heart on Saturday, October 21 at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $20 seated and show/dinner packages are available for $54. Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.gaslamptix.com or by phoning 562-596-2718. The Gaslamp Restaurant is located at 6251 Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach. CA 90803. The show is appropriate for all ages and there is ample free parking available.
With longtime Stevie Nicks impersonator Michelle Tyler at the helm, Mirage re-creates the look and sound of the '70s icons with spot-on live versions of memorable hits like "Go Your Own Way," "Don't Stop," "The Chain," "Dreams," "Rhiannon," and more. Ann and Nancy Wilson themselves have given their stamp of approval to the Heart tribute group Dog 'n' Butterfly, who perfectly capture the original band's high-energy concert experience, complete with retro-inspired costumes and renditions of songs like "Barracuda," "Crazy On You," "Magic Man," "These Dreams" and more.
You're Invited!
Friday, November 3, 2017
Hyatt Regency Long Beach
Doors open at 6:00pm
You have the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a homeless child.
Be the one to make that change!
Tickets $150.00 per person
Sponsorships starting at $500.00
Dinner | Silent Auction | Live Auction | Raffle
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!
Please contact Colette O'Connell at 714-596-1380 or email coconnell@healinghomelessness.org with any questions.
The Walk to End Epilepsy returns to Pasadena’s Rose Bowl on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 8 AM – 12 PM. Nearly 6,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event to raise awareness and funds for care, advocacy, research and education.
The Walk will feature a non-competitive 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Stroll, family friendly activities such as a Pop-up Village for children, epilepsy information booths, arts/crafts booths; a photo booth; Wishing Wall interactive art piece; Stage performances and an awards presentation. The Walk to End Epilepsy will also feature community booths, a marketplace, food truck vendors and musical performances.
Tickets: Registration is $25 per person 2 years and older: Online Pre-Registration (closes noon Friday, November 3, 2017). Tickets are also available the day of the event.
For additional information visit HTTP://www.WalktoEndEpilepsy.org.
The Philharmonic Society presents Holiday House… an enchanting prelude to the holiday season. A recently constructed 12,000 square foot waterfront home in beautiful Huntington Harbour will be embellished for the holidays featuring innovative ideas and new trends in holiday home décor. Design professionals as well as specialty holiday craftsmen and retailers will transform this home into a magical wonderland.
The on-site boutique will feature festive décor as well as unique gift items to kick off the holiday shopping season. The location of this house makes it a must see with its stunning dockside location. It is a place to linger and enjoy a beverage, perhaps a glass of wine as you relax by the water.
Proceeds of the Holiday House benefit the Philharmonic Society of Orange County’s nationally recognized Youth Music Education Programs.
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will host its second annual Golf Classic in southern California on Friday, November 17th at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, California. This year's field will once again bring out some of the biggest names in basketball including this year's host, Los Angeles Lakers legend and Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 1980 enshrinee, Jerry West.
The Golf Classic will feature Basketball Hall of Famers and basketball celebrities with one represented with each golf foursome. Hall of Famers scheduled to participate include Rick Barry, Elgin Baylor, Van Chancellor, Teresa Edwards, Spencer Haywood, Bernard King, Billie Moore, Gary Payton, Ralph Sampson, Jamaal Wilkes, Gary Williams and more. Many other sports legends will also be on hand. Guests will be treated to a special welcome breakfast, as well as a cocktail reception and dinner to close out the day's events.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, as well as the Orange County Ronald McDonald House. In conjunction with the Basketball Hall of Fame Golf Classic, legendary players will visit the Ronald McDonald House to engage with the families residing there and bring a dose of fun and excitement.
"We are very pleased to be returning to beautiful southern California for the second annual Basketball Hall of Fame Golf Classic," said John L. Doleva, President & CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. "This exceptional charity event allows us to raise funds for our annual initiatives surrounding the game we love, but more importantly, it will allow us to partner with the Orange County Ronald McDonald House and contribute to the tremendous work they are doing in the local community."
"The Orange County Ronald McDonald House is ecstatic to partner with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame! The Basketball Hall of Fame is known for honoring and celebrating basketball's greatest moments and people and the Ronald McDonald House mirrors a similar practice," said Noel Burcelis, Executive Director Orange County Ronald McDonald House. "Our charity recognizes just how valuable moments are between a parent and a seriously ill child and our work focuses on keeping families close during trying times. The members inducted to the Hall of Fame exemplify character traits such as: commitment, dedication and heart, which our charity so often witnesses in the families we serve. This truly is a coming together of two great organizations."
The Basketball Hall of Fame will use funds generated by the charity golf event to support youth initiatives, educational platforms, artifact and exhibit preservation, and the overall growth and awareness of the sport of basketball. The Orange County Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms will use the resources generated to provide a comforting "home away from home" for the families of seriously ill children receiving treatment in Orange County hospitals.
The site of the Golf Classic, Monarch Beach Resort, is an iconic Orange County property that exemplifies the best of resort life with luxurious accommodations, exquisite cuisine and premium spa and recreational facilities. The Monarch Beach Golf Links was designed by legendary golf architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and offers unmatched views of the Pacific Ocean.
A limited number of golf foursomes are available, as well as sponsorship opportunities. Each foursome will include a fifth golfer – a Basketball Hall of Famer or basketball personality. For more information on golf foursomes and partnership opportunities, call 413.231.5540.
Coast City Ballet, 501 (c)(3) non-profit dance organization, proudly presents its 14th production of "The Nutcracker" at Huntington Beach Historic Theater.
Based on the original choreography by Marious Petipa and Leon Ivanov, under the direction of Clara D'Autilia, Coast City Ballet's The Nutcracker captures the enchantment and magic of this timeless holiday favorite. First presented in 2004, Coast City Ballet's The Nutcracker has since become one of the most beloved and entertaining productions in Southern California.
Company member, guest artists, and dancers from throughout California, come together to present the story of Clara and her beloved Nutcracker in this family friendly full length production. Join Clara as she journeys through an enchanted forest where snowflakes dance in ever-changing patterns, see toys come to life, marvel in the enchantment of this fairy tale ballet, experience the magic of dance!
Discounted group tickets available for Children and Youth Groups – Presale only – for information please contact nutcracker@coastcityballet.com
For tickets purchase visit www.coastcityballet.com
Performance schedule: The Nutcracker Ballet, Friday, December 22, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
The Nutcracker Ballet, Saturday, December 23, 2017, 2:00 p.m.Tickets:
Adult - $25/$27
Children - $23/$25
Senior - $23/$25
Venue: Huntington Beach Historic Theater
1905Main Street, Huntington Beach, California
Many of our local non-profit organizations, services organizations and self-help groups hold regularly sponsored meetings throughout the year. To view our list, just click the button on the left.
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