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TODAY

HBO and Time Warner Cable will host a screening of the Academy

Award-winning documentary “Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the

Kindertransport” at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 6 at the Huntington Beach Central

Library Theater and Cultural Center, 7111 Talbert Ave. A panel discussion

will follow immediately. The British Parliament enacted the

Kindertransport in 1938 and more than 10,000 Jewish children were placed

with foster parents and in hostels in Great Britain. The majority of the

children never saw their parents again. For tickets, call Joylynn

Wasielewski, (714) 903-4172.

Musician and conductor of the Golden West College International

Symphonic Band, Tom Hernandez, will head the annual holiday concert,

“Many Moods of Christmas” at 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 and 8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 8.

The concert will be held at the Golden West College Mainstage theater on

the campus, 15744 Goldenwest St. Tickets are $10.50 general; $8.50

students, Gold Key cardholders and children younger than 12. Information: (714) 895-8367.

The Exchange Club of Huntington Beach meets at 12:15 p.m. Thursdays at

the IHOP Restaurant, 18782 Beach Blvd. The group focuses on Americanism

programs, scholarships and service to seniors. Information, Dave Smith

(714) 968-6010.

Main Street Library is hosting a holiday book sale 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

today and Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through Dec. 8. The

library is at 525 Main St. Information: (714) 375-5071.

The Women of Action and the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce will

host the 12th annual “Toys of Joy” holiday mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.,

Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Old World Village Festival Hall, 7561 Center

Ave. The mixer is for Chamber of Commerce members, employees and guests

to benefit the children of Project Self-Sufficiency, riders for the

Therapeutic Riding Center and the Adult Day Care Center. Information:

Carole Ann Wall, (714) 960-4675.

FRIDAY

Golden West College is presenting its annual Visual Arts Faculty

Exhibition. The exhibit will include the work of full-time and adjunct

Golden West College faculty. The show will run through Dec. 14 at the

Golden West College Gallery on the campus, 15744 Goldenwest St. Gallery

hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 6 to 9 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Information: (714) 895-8356.

SATURDAY

The Huntington Beach Elks Lodge 1959 is sponsoring a health fair from

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at the lodge, 7711 Talbert Ave. The public is

invited to participate. Included will be fingerprinting of children for

parents’ records, glaucoma screening, chiropractor, neck massage and

hearing screening. Free hot dogs, popcorn and soft drinks will be served.

Information: (714) 848-9440.

SUNDAY

The Huntington Beach library will host Mayuto & Samba Pack, a

high-energy 12-piece group, lead by jazz great Mayuto Correa, re-creating

the sound of Brazilian Carnaval. The event will help raise funds for a

documentary on the California sea lion, “California Sea Lions: An

Unforgettable Encounter.” The concert will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Dec. 9 at

the library, 7111 Talbert Ave. Tickets are $25, $20 for children,

students and seniors; $30 at the door. Information: (714) 401-8610.

TUESDAY

The Academy for the Performing Arts will host a holiday musical

extravaganza, “Sounds of the Season” at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the

Huntington Beach Auditorium, 1905 Main St. Tickets will be available at

the door for $7 general, $5 students and senior citizens. Information:

(714) 536-2514, Ext. 302.

Barnes and Noble will host a book discussion and signing with Patrick

Farrell, author of “The Global Encyclopedia of Wine.” The event will take

place at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the bookstore, 7777 Edinger Ave. Information:

(714) 897-8781.

WEDNESDAY

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 53, will offer a 8 lesson

course in “Boating Skills and Seamanship” at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays

beginning Dec. 5 at Boat U.S. Marine Center, 16390 Pacific Coast Highway

(Peter’s Landing Marina). Cost is $25, includes books. Information: Paul

Busher, (714) 840-0232 or Sam Emer, (714) 890-1808.

DEC. 14

Golden West College will present the 25th anniversary edition of “The

Nutcracker” by the Ballet Repertory Theatre at 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 15, 21,

22, and 23; 2 p.m. Dec. 15, 16, 22 and 23; and 1 p.m. Dec. 24 at the

Mainstage Theater on the campus, 15744 Golden West St. Tickets are $12.50

general; $11.50 students, groups and Gold Key cardholders; and $10.50

children younger than 12. Information, (714) 895-8150.

DEC. 15

The Huntington Beach Art Center is presenting a group exhibition

featuring photographers Ulla Barr and Christine Nguyen, and painters

Patty Doody and Patrick Williams. The exhibit, titled “Four From the

Floor” features works that capture memories or realities that are either

imagined, splintered or commercialized. New mosaic works from Helen

Fallon will be featured in the Art Center Store. “Four From the Floor”

will run from Dec. 15 to Jan. 13. There will be an opening reception from

7 to 9 p.m., Dec. 15 at the center, 538 Main St. Information, (714)

374-1650.

DEC. 19

The Huntington Beach Christian Women’s Club is holding a “Merry

Christmas” luncheon. There will be holiday creations by Mimi Fashions and

Sounds of Christmas from Susan Anderson. The luncheon is from 11:30 a.m.

to 1 p.m. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. at the Los Caballeros Sports Village

Ballroom, 2nd Floor, 17272 Newhope St. in Fountain Valley. (714)

546-8560. $14. Reservations needed by Dec. 11.

ONGOING

BINGO

Huntington Beach High School has bingo at 6:15 p.m. for the early

birds and 7 p.m. for the main game Tuesdays at 1905 Main St. (714)

536-2514.

CHILDREN/LIBRARY

The Main Street Library Branch will accept book donations for the

Friends of Library book sales during normal library hours, 10 a.m. to 7

p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 525 Main St.

(714) 375-5071.

The Huntington Beach Library’s popular Sandcastle story time series is

shown at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays on Time-Warner cable Channel 6. (714)

375-5107.

Enjoy stories, activities and fun at a story time held from 11 a.m. to

noon on Saturdays in the children’s section of Barnes & Noble

Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave. Pajamarama is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m.

Mondays and 11 a.m. Saturdays. (714) 897-8781.

The Huntington Beach Library will present Laptime Storytime 10 and 11

a.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at 7111 Talbert Ave. for children 18

months to 3 years old. The program emphasizes parent and child

participation. The library’s Preschool Storytime for children 3 to 5

years old will be 10 and 11 a.m. Fridays.(714) 842-4481.

The Main Street Library presents a story time at 3 p.m. on Fridays at

525 Main St. The library’s Preschool Storytime will be 10 and 11 a.m.

Wednesdays. (714) 375-5071.

DANCE

Pacific Dance Center, 9596 Hamilton Ave., will hold swing dance

classes at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Saturdays. (714) 964-3354 or

sign up at o7 https://dance.netfirms.comf7

FARMERS MARKETS/ SWAP MEETS

The Craft Fair and Farmers Market will be held from 1 p.m. to dusk

Fridays at Pier Plaza. Information: Craft Fair (714) 846-5509 and Farmers

Market (714) 573-0374.

FITNESS

Optimum Boot Camp, a fitness class on the beach, is offering 47

classes a week. Morning classes are at 5:30 a.m., 6:45 a.m., 8 a.m. 9:15

a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Evening classes are at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30

p.m. There is a shortened schedule on weekends. Classes include a

military-style obstacle course, cardiovascular endurance, fat burning and

strength training exercises. All levels of fitness are welcome.

Information: (800) 493-6987 or o7 https://www.optimumbootcamp.com. f7

The Comprehensive Martial Arts and Wellness Center offers free

introductory tai chi chuan classes at 9 a.m. on Saturdays at 17308 Beach

Blvd. (714) 841-7129.

HOBBIES/RECREATION

The Huntington Beach Scrabble Club meets at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the

International House of Pancakes Restaurant, 18782 Beach Blvd.

Information: Penny Baker, (949) 380-1764 or Paul (714) 968-7546.

The Huntington Beach Concert Band is an all-volunteer community

organization with approximately 70 members, led by music director Tom

Ridley. Founded in February 1973, the band plays a wide variety of

musical styles -- from classical, to Broadway, to contemporary. They

perform frequently at events and locations throughout Southern

California, including Disneyland, Leisure World, Huntington Beach Pier

Plaza, and Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. The Huntington Beach Concert

Band is open to all interested musicians age 18 and over. Rehearsals are

held 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the band room at Marina High School

at 15871 Springdale St. Information: (714) 963-3681.

The American Shortwave Listeners Club meets from noon to 4 p.m. the

first Saturday of each month at 16182 Ballad Lane. The group will listen

to international broadcasts via the shortwaveradio bands. The public is

invited to attend. Coffee and doughnuts will be available. Stewart

MacKenzie, (714) 846-1685 or visit the group’s Web site at o7

https://www.ocnow.com/community/groups/shortwaveradio.f7

The Poetry Pleasure Group meets from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursdays at

the Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave. (714) 842-3479 or (714)

960-4897.

The West County YMCA presents Y-Indian Maiden meetings for girls in

kindergarten through third grade and their mothers at 7 p.m. once a month

at 7262 Garfield Ave. Days vary. (714) 847-YMCA.

A group for angel devotees will meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. the first

and third Tuesdays of each month. Space is limited. Registration

required. $10. Location varies. (800) 797-2960.

The Amateur Radio Club meets every first Thursday of the month at 1

p.m. at the Michael E. Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave. Free.

(714) 963-2986.

The Huntington Beach Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. for a social and 7

p.m. for dinner the first and third Thursdays of each month at Meadowlark

Golf Course Club House, 16782 Graham St. (714) 569-1329.

NIGHTLIFE/MUSIC

Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill has live bands Thursday through

Saturday and karaoke on Wednesday. 17269 Beach Blvd. (714) 848-0113

The Rhino Room has DJs and dancing Tuesday, and Thursday through

Saturday. 405 Freeway at Beach Boulevard, behind the Huntington Beach

Center. (714) 892-3316.

Duke’s Restaurant will feature authentic Hawaiian music by Duke’s

Trio, featuring Titus Napoleon of the movie “Big Wednesday” from 10:30

a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday at 317 Pacific Coast Highway. (714) 374-6466.

The Lotus Lounge, 17208 Pacific Coast Highway, offers Thursday House

Night with Bar Rhumba and DJs Brett and Ryan at 9 p.m. Cubensis, a salute

to the Grateful Dead at 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Dominion Status, 4 p.m. Sunday.

Call for cover. 21 and older. (562) 592-2200.

Gallagher’s Pub & Grill, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, has Thursday night

comedy night at 9 p.m. Free. (714) 536-2422.

T.C.’s Bar features live bands at 18529 Beach Blvd. (714) 963-7744.

Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill has five big-screen televisions, game

room with air hockey, darts, billiards and video challenges. Wednesday

night is karaoke, and weekends feature live bands doing the Top 40

circuit. 17296 Beach Blvd. (714) 848-0113.

Gecko’s, 7887 Center Drive, has two levels of dance floors. KROQ-FM

music plays nightly. There are comedy nights, three pool tables and

Mexican food. (714) 892-0294.

The Tap House has DJs and dancing Thursday through Saturday. 8082

Adams Ave. (714) 374-0811.

Restaurant Kikuya presents live music Wednesday through Sunday. 8052

Adams Ave. (714) 536-6665.