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TODAY
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.
SATURDAY
The Huntington Beach Art Center's exhibit, "Rhapsody" is showing
through Dec. 1. The exhibition will feature Darrow's works in mixed media
and collage from 1990-2000. Darrow uses ordinary objects such as shows,
scraps of paper and book bindings to create his works. The gallery's
hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; noon to 8 p.m.
Thursday; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at 538 Main St. Admission is free.
Information: (714) 374-1650.
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. 1
The Huntington Harbour Garden Club is hosting a Home Tour and Tea to
raise money for floral projects in Huntington Beach. The homes will be
open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The cost is $20 for advance
tickets, $25 at the door of the Tea Room and Sweet Shoppe Boutique, 17158
Courtney Lane. Information: (714) 846-1913.
DEC. 2
Huntington Beach Public Library is offering an afternoon of music
featuring sonatas by Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt and Ravel. The concert is
at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 at the library, 7111 Talbert Ave. Tickets are
$12, $9 for seniors and students and $5 for children 12 and younger.
Information (714) 842-4481.
DEC. 5
The Huntington Beach Public Library is hosting a production of the
Nutcracker for children. Ballet Etudes will perform in a 45-minute
production at 4 and 7 p.m., Dec. 5, at the library theater in the central
library, 7111 Talbert Ave. Tickets are $3. Advanced purchase is
recommended. Information: (714) 375-5107.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
The Huntington Beach Mom's Club (South Chapter) is holding a
gift-wrapping fund-raiser from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1-2 at Barnes &
Noble, 7777 Edinger Avenue. The Mom's Club will be gift-wrapping
