Around Town: Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach plans Nov. 12 fundraiser at Fun Zone

The iconic Balboa Fun Zone will be the venue on Nov. 12 when the Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach stages its annual fundraiser in support of the museum’s stated mission “to collect, preserve and promote the culture and history of Balboa Island and Newport Beach.”

Organizers promise that the Fun Zone Festival will include food, drinks, carnival games, a patio concert, photos, entertainment and a silent auction.

This event generates funding for museum educational programs, events and exhibitions. Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased at the event website, BIMNBFunZoneFestival.com or at the museum, 210 B Marine Ave., Newport Beach.

Fun Zone Festival sponsorship opportunities are also available. To learn more about sponsorships call the museum at (949) 675-3952 or email [email protected].

Tickets now on sale for Surf City Winter Wonderland

Tickets are now on sale for ice skating at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza this holiday season.

Surf City Winter Wonderland runs from Nov. 26 through Jan. 2, and tickets are available at scww.simpletix.com. Winter Wonderland is open to people of all ages.

For more information, including parking and hours, visit the city website.

‘Rise and Walk’ coming to Huntington Beach Central Park

Walkers of all ages are invited to the “Rise and Walk” event coming to Huntington Beach Central Park on Nov. 13.

There are both one-mile and 5K walk options, and the walk will take place over the paths across Central Park, with minimal incline.

The event starts at 8 a.m. It is being put on by the Senior Center at Central Park and the Huntington Beach Council on Aging, and requires pre-registration. Those interested can sign up at the Senior Center or online at HBSands.org. The class registration number is 453385, and the cost is $5.

The event will begin with a group stretch and conclude with a refreshment break. Each walker will receive a reusable cooling workout towel.

Safety tips for trick-or-treaters

Fountain Valley officials sent out a list of tips to help families have a fun and safe Halloween this Sunday.

To protect children from oncoming traffic, families are advised to carry a glow stick or flashlight with them to increase visibility for drivers. Those behind the wheel should take their own precautions — turn on headlights early and slow down. Drivers should be on alert for kids who may enter into the street.

Children under the age of 12 should not go trick-or-treating alone. Remind children to use crosswalks when crossing the street.

Costume selection can make a difference, too. Making sure the costume fits can help to prevent tripping and falling. Choosing face paint over a mask also helps children see while out trick-or-treating.

The healthcare community also suggests face coverings be worn around crowds, particularly children who are not eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine yet. Handing out candy outside is also recommended.

Public invited back to Laguna Beach City Council meetings

The public will be welcomed back to Laguna Beach City Council meetings, beginning with Tuesday’s regular meeting at 5 p.m.

Attendees must wear a mask while in Council Chambers.

As a safety protocol to combat the coronavirus pandemic, members of the public who chose to attend council meetings in person previously were allowed to enter to speak on their subject of interest while wearing a face covering, but they were then required to leave after giving their testimony.

Additional options to tune into Tuesday’s meeting will remain, including through Zoom and Cox cable channel 852.

Laguna Beach lifeguard patches support breast cancer awareness

Laguna Beach lifeguards have pink lifeguard patches that are being sold for $10 each, with all the proceeds going directly toward breast cancer awareness.

The patches can be purchased at the Laguna Beach Lifeguard headquarters at the north end of Main Beach.

Thinking of opening a business in Laguna Beach? Workshop is planned

The city of Laguna Beach is holding a workshop at the Laguna Beach Community & Susi Q Senior Center at 380 Third St. to help clarify any questions and engage in informal conversations between city staff, planning commission, the chamber of commerce, current business owners and prospective parties interested in establishing a business in the community.

The workshop is scheduled for Nov. 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

For more information, reach out to principal planner Martina Caron at (949) 464-6629 or email Caron at [email protected].

Family Helping Families Holiday Drive is underway

The end of October marks the beginning of this year’s Families Helping Families holiday drive sponsored by the Priority Center.

Individuals will be able to “adopt” a family currently receiving services through the Center to provide those in need with items on their holiday wish list.

For many of the families, the items provided through their wish lists will be the only gifts they receive during the holiday season, according to Priority Center officials. The center will be collecting anything from jackets, shoes, and gift cards to dolls, toy cars and scooters.

“Many of the families we serve need extra support during the holiday season. With the help of generous community ‘Santa’s’ who adopt our families, we are able to take some of the stress off of their plate and bring more joy to the holiday season,” said Lisa Fujimoto, executive director of the Priority Center.

Wish lists are available online and individuals can select families to adopt through December. Families on the receiving end of the holiday drive will receive their holiday gifts on Dec. 18 during a drive-through event at Freddie Georges Production Group in Huntington Beach.

To adopt a family, or to learn more about the program email Wylie Peremarti at [email protected].

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