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TODAY
"Laura," a mystery written by Vera Caspary and George Sklar will
be performed by the Huntington Beach Playhouse. The 8 p.m. show will
be at the Huntington Beach Central Park and Cultural Center, 7111
Talbert Ave. Tickets will cost $6 to $20. Information: (714)
375-0696.
FRIDAY
Tebot Bach will present poet Joseph Stroud as he reads from his
new book "Country of Light." The 8 p.m. reading will be at Community
Room 102, Golden West College, 15744 Goldenwest St. Information:
e-mail info@tebotbach.org.
"Laura," a mystery written by Vera Caspary and George Sklar will
be performed by the Huntington Beach Playhouse. The 8 p.m. show will
be at the Huntington Beach Central Park and Cultural Center, 7111
Talbert Ave. Tickets will cost $6 to $20. Information: (714)
375-0696.
The Pier Plaza Art A-Faire, held at the outdoor Pier Plaza next to
the Huntington Beach Pier, will feature more than 50 vendors selling
handmade gifts and crafts. The Art A-Faire will be open from 10 a.m.
to sunset. Admission is free. Information: (714) 536-2213 or (714)
846-5509.
SATURDAY
A Halloween party with rock bands Dirty Little Secret and Civet
will be sponsored by the Huntington Beach Moose Lodge. There will be
a costume contest and a chance to win a guitar. The event will be a
fundraiser for the Children of the Moose endowment fund. The 9 p.m.
party will be at the Moose Lodge, 7453 Lorge Circle. There will be
$10 admission fee, with a $2 discount for guests wearing costumes.
Information: (714) 654-0632.
The National Scholastic Surfing Assn.'s Open Season will be an
A-rated contest with 10 events. The all-day competition will be at
the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier. There will be no cost to
watch the surfing. Information: (714) 536-0445.
"Laura," a mystery written by Vera Caspary and George Sklar and
will be performed by the Huntington Beach Playhouse. The 3 and 8 p.m.
shows will be at the Huntington Beach Central Park and Cultural
Center, 7111 Talbert Ave. Tickets will cost $6 to $20. Information:
(714) 375-0696.
The Golden West College Swap Meet will feature new and used items.
Fresh produce, records and music memorabilia, antiques and
collectibles are some of the treasures you may discover on your next
