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TODAY
The Huntington Beach City Council has approved free parking this
holiday season through Jan. 2 at these locations: Main Street from
Pacific Coast Highway to Orange Avenue; Walnut and Olive streets from
3rd to 5th streets; and the parking lot at Walnut and 5th Streets
FRIDAY
The Farmers Market and Craft Fair will take place from 1 p.m. to
dusk at Pier Plaza. Fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, popcorn and
other edible delights from certified vendors will be sold as well as
craft items from local artists. Information: (714) 846-5509
SATURDAY
The Huntington Beach Central Public Library will host lap-time
story time for children 18 months to 3 years old at 10 a.m. in the
children's library. It is located at 7111 Talbert Ave. Information
(714) 842-4481.
SUNDAY
Live Hula dancing and the Uncle Titus Hawaiian Band will liven up
Sunday brunch at Duke's restaurant from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is
$16.95 per adult and $7.95 per child. The restaurant is located at
317 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (714) 374-6446.
TUESDAY
The Waterfront Hilton Beach Resort will host a New Year's
Celebration with dining and dancing. The first seating will start at
7 p.m. The cost is $65 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations
are required. The resort is at 21100 Pacific Coast Highway.
Information: (714) 960-7873, ext. 2211.
Hurricane's Bar & Grill will host a New Year's Eve party. The
evening will include party favors, live entertainment and a free
champagne toast at midnight. The cover starts at 8 p.m., and the cost
is $15 per person or $25 per couple. The grill is at 200 Main St.
Information: (714) 374-0500. www.hurricanesbargrill.com.
Kozmos will present a performance by Cubensis, a Grateful Dead
cover band. The concert begins at 10 p.m. The club is at 17208
Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (562) 592-2200. www.kozmoshb.com.
Martini Blues will host blues artists Blue Daddy and Gerri Iris on
New Year's Eve. There will be prime rib, free champagne and party
favors. The cost is $49 per person or $79 per couple. The club is
located at 5874 Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 840-2129
Baci will host a New Year's Eve party with a live band, a
seven-course meal and free champagne in an intimate setting. The
