HUNTINGTON BEACH...The Children’s Library is once again enjoying a “splashing”-good summer as their annual Summer Reading Program, “Make a Splash: Read!” continues in full force. The celebration began with the Festival of Folktales in June; Storytime in the Park and a River Otter Puppet show in July – and so much more to come!
On August 4, the ever-popular Bubble Mania bring their show “Bubble Galore” to the Tabby Theater for two shows at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm followed by an end of Summer Reading concert with Dave Kinnoin for all program participants on August 13. Although the program is already half over, there’s still time to register – kids between the ages of 2 and 12 can sign up at the Central Library or any of the branches until August 13. Currently, over 4,200 children are participating. So splash on over to the library and sign up for the Summer Reading Program – a world of adventure (and prizes) awaits you! For more information, please call 714-375-5107.
HUNTINGTON BEACH...More than 1,000 lifeguards from across the country will display their athletic prowess and lifesaving skills as they compete during the United States Lifesaving Association National Lifeguard Championships, set for Aug 5-7 at Huntington State Beach.
Professional Lifeguards ranging in age from 16 to 75 years-old and Junior Lifeguards ages 9-17 will compete in events designed to challenge their lifesaving skills. From surf swims to beach runs, paddleboard and surf boat races, as well as the Ironman and Ironwoman competitions, the events will crown the nation’s top male and female lifeguards.
“This is the granddaddy of all lifeguard competitions bringing the best-of-the-best from across the country,” said Ed Zebrowski, Competition Committee Chair for the USLA. “It’s a fun-filled, three-days of action with competition and sponsor booths at one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. And it’s free to the public.”
The three-day competition will be hosted this year by the Huntington State Beach Lifeguard Association (HSBLA) and held at Huntington State Beach located at Beach Blvd. and Pacific Coast Highway.
The men and women will compete over two days on Friday, Aug. 6 and Saturday, Aug. 7. All competitions begin at 8 a.m. and run until the end of the day. The Junior Lifeguard competition will be held on Thursday, Aug. 5.
“The National Lifeguard Championships is a unique athletic event showcasing aquatic safety professionals and the techniques they use everyday,” said B. Chris Brewster, President of the USLA. “These skills save lives.”
Since the competition began in 1970, the Los Angeles County Lifeguards have won the team title 36 times. The California State Parks team won the title three times and the only time the team title has left California was in 1983 when Monmouth County, New Jersey earned the honors.
In 2009, the L.A County team won top honors for the 23rd consecutive year. The National Lifeguard Championships are held on alternating coasts each year. The 2011 event will be held in August in Cape May, New Jersey. Beach lifeguard agencies reported over 80,000 rescues from drowning last year with 55,000 of them in Southern California.
The USLA is America’s nonprofit professional association of beach lifeguards and open water rescuers. USLA works to reduce the incidence of death and injury in the aquatic environment through public education, national lifeguard standards, training programs, promotion of high levels of lifeguard readiness, and other means.
HUNTINGTON BEACH...Downtown Shuttle Weekend Hours Extended During US Open Event During the US Open of Surfing weekend (July 31 – August 1 and August 7 – 8), the Downtown Shuttle will be extending its operating hours. Park free at City Hall and jump on the free Surf City Downtown Shuttle for easy access to the downtown. The Shuttle will run continuously from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM arriving at each stop approximately every 15-20 minutes and driving passengers from City Hall at 2000 Main Street, to the corner of Main and Orange, and to 5th Street outside the Shorebreak Hotel area. For more information on the Surf City Downtown Shuttle, visit www.huntingtonbeachca.gov, become a Fan on Facebook, or call the Economic Development Department at (714) 536-5542.
SEAL BEACH...In 1915, 250 local residents celebrated the founding of a new city called Seal Beach with a scrumptious meal at a banquet by the sea. 95 years later, today’s Seal Beach citizens will continue that celebration with a night of fine food and dancing on Saturday, October 2, 6 p.m. at the Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Avenue, Seal Beach.
The Emperors, Southern California’s premier classic rock band, will provide live music, playing hit favorites from The Beatles, The Who, Doobie Brothers, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Beach Boys, Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Styx, Lynard Skynard and many of their own original songs.
Everyone is invited, from our friends in Leisure World to our neighbors in Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Surfside, Sunset Beach, Huntington Beach and other Southern California cities.
Feel free to come in your favorite casual outfit or join in the historical fun by wearing attire from your favorite era from the teens to the eighties.
The night’s festivities also include a live and silent auction. The proceeds will help repair the J.H. McGaugh Community pool.
Tickets available now so reserve your table today! $75 (advance sales only) Contact: 562 598-9044 or 562 598-9294.
The 95th Seal Beach Founders Celebration will continue throughout October 2010 with a tennis mixer, a golf tournament and dinner, a sidewalk sale, a parade and festival, a concert by the pier, and a historical slide show. Dates and details will be provided in future announcements or you can visit www.sealbeachfoundersday.com. Photos from previous Founder's Day events.
HUNTINGTON BEACH...Nike 6.0 is taking over the Huntington Surf Inn (and then some) for the summer and turning it into the Motel No Tell. It's a completely unique experience that combines retail, customization and a fun summer environment. At the Motel No Tell you can view the latest Nike 6.0 gear as well as personalize your own. The 'made fresh to order' customization allows you to create your own tee shirt, boardshorts, sandals or backpack from a blank or create your own 6.0 shoe on NIKEiD. All doors are open Thurs-Sun from 11-5pm. The Motel No Tell is located at 720 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach.
SANTA ANA...Orange County Jail inmate Gregorio Torres, 43, died Thursday, July 22, 2010, shortly before 6 p.m. at Western Medical Center in Anaheim. He had been hospitalized since July 4, 2010 due to preexisting medical conditions. His death appears to be from natural causes. The Orange County District Attorney is investigating, as is policy in all deaths of those in the custody of the Sheriff’s Department.
HUNTINGTON BEACH...On Saturday, August 7, 2010, Lisa Rigsbee of YogaWorks Huntington Beach will be offering a free Intro to Yoga from 1:30-3:30 pm at Yoga Works Huntington Beach 301 Main Street, Suite 109.
It's always a little scary trying something new, so our free orientation class gives you a taste of yoga without any commitment. Designed for new students, this small size class will help you feel confident to start exploring your yoga practice. Class includes a general introduction to the benefits and basic postures of yoga. Yoga mats are provided.
LAGUNA BEACH...Get inside the minds of your favorite Festival artists and join in on a fascinating discussion at Coffee and Conversations with Artists Thursday, July 29th from 10-11am. The topic will be "Collage, Assemblage and the Found Object." Hedy Buzan will lead a discussion with Mia Moore, Betty Haight, John Warren, Gerard Basil Stripling and Carolyn Machado on mixed media processes. Artists will discuss an overview of the historical sources of mixed media, which influenced many of the modern art movements and how this impacts the artists’ own work. The event is located at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California. Proceeds support the arts and art education in and about Laguna Beach.
Artists and patrons enjoy the Coffee and Conversations discussion
Admission is free to Coffee and Conversations with the purchase of The Festival of Arts ticket ($7). Festival admission prices are $7 for general admission and $4 for seniors and students. All general admission tickets to The Festival of Arts – California’s Premier Fine Art Show are season passes giving unlimited admission to the Festival of Arts all summer long. Patrons are encouraged to visit the Festival again and again to enjoy all the art, activities and events offered. Laguna Beach residents and Military personnel with ID receive free admission, as do children under the age of 12. Tickets for Pageant of the Masters are $15-$100 (depending on seat location and night of the week). Pageant of the Masters ticket holders can present their stub at The Festival of Arts front gate for free admission all summer long. The Festival of Arts – California’s Premier Fine Art Show runs from July 5th through August 31st (closed August 28th at 2pm for a fundraising event).
HUNTINGTON BEACH...Because the hot dog is such a universal part of Americana, National Hot Dog Month is celebrated in July, the same month that America celebrates her independence. Wienerschnitzel, the nation’s largest hot dog chain, will celebrate National Hot Dog Month this July with its newest creations, the Double Chili Cheeseburger and Double Ultimate Chili Cheeseburger.
Why would the nation’s largest hot dog chain celebrate National Hot Dog Month with Double Chili Cheeseburgers?
“While Wienerschnitzel is famous for its hot dogs, we want hot dog lovers to know that we make one heck of a Double Chili Cheeseburger,” said Tom Amberger, vice president of marketing for Wienerschnitzel. “Our proprietary, world-famous chili is our most popular topping, and makes our hot dogs, fries and yes – burgers – even more craveable.”
The new burgers feature Wienerschnitzel’s signature chili recipe and its new, tasty home-style beef patties seasoned to perfection. The Double Chili Cheeseburger offers two patties and two slices of cheese topped with Wienerschnitzel’s signature chili for $2.29*. The Double Ultimate Chili Cheeseburger combines the flavors with extra toppings of tomato, pickle chips, mustard and chopped onion for $ 2.59. *Prices may vary slightly by location.
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