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TODAY
The Environmental Board of the City of Huntington Beach is accepting
nominations for citizens and organizations who have made outstanding
efforts to preserve, protect and conserve the community's environmental
resources as well as educating the citizens on environmental matters. The
deadline for nominations is July 31. Information: Ricky Ramos, (714)
536-5624.
FRIDAY
The Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce Small Business Assistance
Center offers individual counseling on virtually any aspect of your
small business. Sessions take place 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., every Friday.
Reservations are required. Information: (714) 536-8888
SATURDAY
The newly formed Friends of the Shipley Nature Center invites new
members to join. The group meets every second Saturday of the month to
discuss restoration work on the Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Beach
Central Park. This month's meeting will take place at 9 a.m., May 11 in
Room E at the Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave.
Information: (714) 892-0875.
SUNDAY
The Huntington Beach Public Library presents "Celebrating Our
Community." There will be traditional Latin American music, dancing and
refreshments. The event takes place from 3 to 5 p.m., May 12 at 7111
Talbert Ave. Tickets: (714) 842-4481.
MONDAY
The Alzheimer's Assn. of Orange County will hold a support group for
adult children of Alzheimer's disease individuals. The group will begin
at 7:30 p.m., May 13 at United Methodist Church, 6662 Heil Ave. The
meeting is free. Reservations: Joanne Spagle (714) 841-2648 or Bob
Williams (714) 832-2682.
Friends In Service to Humanity, FISH, will host its fourth annual golf
tournament May 13 at the SeaCliff Country Club, 6501 Palm Ave. The price,
including the evening buffet, is $195. The buffet banquet alone is $40
per person. A drawing and silent auction will be held. Information: (714)
642-6060.
TUESDAY
The Huntington Beach Newcomers develops friendships and promotes
interest in our community with a wide range of interest groups. They will
hold a main event luncheon that starts at noon, May 14 at various
locations. Information: Connie Tredway, (714) 969-0571 or Myrna Haire,
(714) 968-0028.
