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Surf City Lions - 2nd & 4th Thursday - noon
Interested in serving  your community?  Join the Lions and learn what they do in the community, state, nation and world including sight & hearing conservation.  Meet at Kung Pao Bowl, 6840 Edinger Ave.

Surf City Professionals - Every Wednesday - 7:00 am to 8:30 am

A  LeTip Networking chapter. They are looking for quality members to pass business referrals!  To reserve a spot call President "W.C." Fox @ (714) 846-7599 or Membership Chairman Ryan Omoto at (714) 968-6010.

FORE Networking - 1st & 3rd Thursdays - 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
Held at teh Meadowlark Golf Course (Graham & Warner).  $25 for members, $35 for non-members.
For more information: 
www.forenetworking.com or contact emal: sinnary@albatross11.com

HB Chamber of Commerce - Winners Circle Breakfast - 2nd Friday of every month - 7:30 am
Held at the Sea Cliff Country Club, 6501 Palm Ave.  $20 Pre-paid, $25 at the door and non members.  One of the best networking events in town

HB Chamber of Commerce - Surf City Lunch Bunch -  1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 11:30
Locations change.  Check website ( www.hbchamber.com ) for locations.  $10.  Join fellow business people for a casual networking lunch, full of referrals, testimonials, self introductions

Huntington Beach Kiwanis Club - Every Tuesday - 12:15 am
Meets at the Meadowlark Country Club, 16782 Graham. Kiwanis Club actively supports or is involved with helping not only the children but also the senior citizens of Huntington Beach. 

TEAM Referral Network Huntington Beach -  - 7:30 am to 9:00 am
See why it is better to "Join a sales team, not hire one".  Located at Sunny's Restaurant, 19810  Beach Blvd.  ( between Utica and Adams).  Breakfast is $13.00 including tax, tip and beverage.  For more info, see www.teamreferralnetwork.com

Rotary Club of Huntington Beach - Every Thursday, 12:10 - 1:30 pm
Meets at the Meadowlark Golf Course, 16782 Graham St.  Call for information about attending and joining:  846-1364

Toastmasters International Helmsmen Club 770 - 2nd & 4th Tuesday - 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Meets at Carrow's Restaurant - 16931 Magnolia St.  Guest welcome.  Toastmasters helps people with leadership and public speaking.  Call 745-0130 for more information

Team Women of Huntington Beach - Every other Wednesday- 8 a.m. 
Meet at Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center - 18381 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach.   For information call 714-791-5075

Motivated Networkers - Every 1st & 3rd Thursday- 7:15 a.m. 
Meet at Huffs - 7148 Edinger Avenue. For information: Chuck at 714-848-5836

Huntington Beach Lion's Club - First & Third Thursday evenings - 7:00 pm
Meets at Old World Village on Center Ave.  Lions are the leaders in working with and for the blind as well as the seeing impaired.  They also support the City of Hope, the Scouts, Ocean View High School Base Ball, Junior Life Guards, Friends of the Library, Shelter for the homeless - just to mention a few.

Surf City Kiwanis Club - every Tuesday - 7:30 am
Meets at the Huffs Restaurant, 7148  Edinger Ave.  The Surf City Kiwanis are dedicated to serving children and seniors of Huntington Beach and the community as a whole.

RBN Networking Lunch - every third Thursday - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Meets at the Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave, Seal Beach.  This group draws from Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Seal Beach, and surrounding areas.  Get more business exposure by networking with surrounding cities.  Members $25, guests $35.  For more info:  www.rbninfo.com or call 949-830-5776

Business Netowrk International's "Orange Coast Chapter" - Thursdays - 7:00 am to 8:30 am
B.N.I. is a business and professional networking organization whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals. It is the largest networking organization of its kind. What makes BNI unique is that it allows only one person per profession to join a chapter. Thus, once you have joined, none of your competitors can participate. For details call Raymond at 714-925-5361. Cost: $10.00 (Includes Continental style breakfast and beverages). Location: H.B. Central Library, Lower Conference Room, 711 Talbert Street.

Pierside Professionals  - every Wednesday- 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
LeTip Networking chapter.  LETIP is a business and professional networking organization whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals.  LETIP allows only one person per profession to join a chapter. Thus, once you have joined, none of your competitors can participate. To reserve a spot call Noah at 562-787-2833

LeTip of Huntington Beach - every Tuesday - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Meets at Meadowlark Golf Course.  If you would like to increase your business by referrals and become more successful, attend your first lunch free!  Bring lots of business cards.  Contact Jerry at 714-454-9637 for more info

ABWA Wavecresters Chapter   - First Monday- 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This chapter meets the 1st Monday of every month at La Choza Restaraunt 7402 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach  (714 842-7888).  Networking starts at 6pm and the meeting starts at 6:30pm.  For more info, see website: www.wavecrestersabwa.org The cost is what you order for dinner. To make a reservation contact Lois Mullin by the Wed prior to the meeting at 562 500-6130 or email reservations@wavecrestersabwa.org   

->  Surfin' Sundays - Sunday, August 3 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
At the Huntington Beach Amphitheater "Pier Plaza", 315 Pacific Coast Highway (at  Main St).  Playing through the day are:  11am - The Fabulous Nomads; Noon - Aqua Sonics; 1pm - Pollo Del Mar; 2pm - The Madeira; 3pm - The Relix;  4pm - The Surftones w/Kerry Chester on keyboard..  Free to attend.

->   6th Annual Surf Theater Film Festival - July 25 to July 28
Annual film festival dubbed the "Golden Globes" of surfing. Entries accepted til June 1.For more info, see www.bigredprod.com

->  C omedy Night Fundraiser - Friday, August 1 - 7:30 am 
Laugh and help raise money during this comedy night.  Location:  Huntington Beach Play House, 7111 Talbert Ave.  $15 general admission.  Info: 714-375-0696

->   Surfing Theater - Thursday, August 14 - 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm
Big Red Productions presents a surfing film for families to enjoy. At only $3 per person,  this event is a must for family and youth entertainment. Giveaways such as surf gear and surfing items, raffles and sometimes live entertainment by surfing bands are presented on this special surf theater night. Location: Regency Charter Centre Cinemas, 7822 Warner Avenue.  For more info, call the theater line: (714) 596-3456. Sponsorships are welcome: (714) 842.4338 - Leslie or Carlos

->   Light a Light - Sunday, December 7 - 4:00 pm
Light a Light of Love Parade and Pier Lighting Ceremony. A small town parade with a Hawaiian-themed Santa and Mrs. Santa Claus atop an HB Firetruck, Girl Scouts, Brownie troops, woody cars and a band all march down Main Street USA, then head across PCH to Pier Plaza for a musical show. Youth dance groups, songs and speeches herald the official switch of the lights with snowflake designs on the Huntington Beach Pier. Dukes Huntington Beach offers hot cocoa and cookies for a small donation with proceeds benefitting the Youth Shelter. Location: Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway adjacent to Huntington Beach Pier.  Free to attend

->   Plum Festival   - Sunday, August 17 - 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
This festival will include live music, a bouncy house for kids, and more.  Free admission.   Location: Old World Village, 7561 Center Avenue #49.  For more info: 714-647-7107 or www.oldworld.ws

->   Civil War Re-enactment   - Labor Day Weekend - 10:00 am
Live canon battles, camps, actors in costume and food vendors. Schedule: Saturday, opens 10 am, 1:30 pm battle; living history weapons demo at 2:30 pm, final battle at 4 pm, twilight concert to follow. Sunday, Sept. 2 - Church service at 8 am, camp opens at 9 am, first battle at 11 am, weapons demo at Noon, 2nd battle at 2 pm. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave.  For more info, call Kelly at (714) 969-8928 or email Hbhistory@aol.com

->   Oktoberfest   - September 7 to October 26 - Wed-Sun
A Huntington Beach tradition.  Check out their new look.  Location: Old World Village, 7561 Center Avenue #49.  For more info: 714-647-7107 or www.oldworld.ws

->  Save-A-Life CERT Instruction - Saturday, September 20 - 7:45 am to 12:00 pm
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) teaches CPR, disaster preparation and more.  Location: 18301 Gothard St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call for more info: (714) 536-5974.

->  Boardfest - Saturday , August 30 to Monday, September 1 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
All girls surfing & skateboarding event.  Free concerts, free games, booths, and competition with top female athletes in beach sports such as surfing and skateboarding.  Cost: Festival is open to the public, free. Live entertainment starts daily at 10 a.m. Location: South side of  Huntington Beach Pier on the beach.  For more info www.boardfest.com  

->  Surf City Connection Business Expo - Wednesday, September 3 - 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Meet new chamber members,  mingle with other local businesses.  $1000 in door prizes, food tasting, great networking. Location:  Hilton Waterfront Pavilion, 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy.  For more info contact Linda at the Chamber 714-536-8888 or lmartin@hbcoc.com

-> RBN Networking Lunch - Thursday, July 24 - 11:30 am to 1:30 pm 
Covering Huntington Beach,  Long Beach & Seal Beach. Doors Open at 11 AM for Informal Networking & Table Set Ups.  Bring Plenty of Business Cards. RBN Members: $25, nonmembers, guests & visitors: $35 w/ t able displays for $50.  RBN Members Receive UNLIMITED Table Displays at No Charge.  RSVP in advance at www.rbninfo.com

->   Surfers' Hall of Fame Ceremony - Thursday, July 24 - 10:00 am
Surf icons to be honored in the HB Hall of Fame  at this ceremony.  Honored will be Mike Parsons, Brad Gerlach, Sean Collins & Wayne Bartholomew.  Location: sidewalk at PCH & Main St.

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->  Surfin' Sundays - Sunday, August 31 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Breakaways plus Super Wave  will be performing at the International Surfing Museum located at 411 Olive in Huntington Beach, two blocks up Main St from PCH and between Main and 5th St on Olive. 

->  Surfin' Sundays - Sunday, September 14 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Chum and the Black Widow will be performing at the International Surfing Museum located at 411 Olive in Huntington Beach, two blocks up Main St from PCH and between Main and 5th St on Olive. 

->  Oktoberfest at Old World - September 24 though October - Doors open 6:00 pm
Wednesday - Sunday nights.  German bands, dancing and tasty German foods, plus a variety of German and assorted beers on tap are sold. Mixed drinks and liqueurs in shot glasses sold by the famous "Shot Girls".  Free on Wed & Thurs for family nights.  Sat/Sun $10, adult nights.  Sundays are family days (opens at 2:30, $5) including kids bounce houses, games and entertainment on the outdoor patio .   Location: Old World Village, 7561 Center Avenue. For more info: 714-647-7107. www.oldworld.ws 

->  Green Expo - Saturday, September 20 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
It's Easy to be Green in Huntington Beach. A joint effort of City of Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce.  Location: Parking lot at Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave. Public invited, free admission.  Vendor opportunities, call Joyce or Perry: (714) 536-8888.  www.HuntingtonBeachGoesGreen.com

->  Surfin' Sundays - Sunday, September 21 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Goofyfoots will be performing at the International Surfing Museum located at 411 Olive in Huntington Beach, two blocks up Main St from PCH and between Main and 5th St on Olive. 

->  "Power of Dreams" 30th Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction - Friday, October 24
Benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley.  To be held at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach.  This exciting event will attract more than 700 business and community leaders, making it a great opportunity to network as  a guest or show off your company's products or services in the silent or live auctions.   

->   Trick or Treat on Main - Friday, October 31 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Happy Halloween - Trick or Treat on Main Street is sponsored by the  HBDOWNTOWN Bid.  A fun evening for children and families with trick or treating, booths, bounce houses, petting zoo and kiddie rides. Cost: Free

-> Surf City Lunch Bunch – Tuesday, August 5 - 11:15 am to 1:00 pm
Chamber of Commerce luncheon mixer - come check out the Chamber and meet fellow local businesses. Bring business cards (display area for chamber members), self introductions.  Location: Jaqu's Cost, 16334 Beach Blvd. (Target center south of 405).   $15 members,  $20 non members.  Call Linda at HB Chamber for more info: (714) 536-8888.

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->  CERT Instruction- Saturday, August 16 - 7:45 am to 12:00 pm
Save-A-Life Saturday CERT instruction. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) teaches CPR, disaster preparation and more.  Location: 18301 Gothard St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 536-5974. surfcity-hb.org

-> Play: Night of January 16th - August 22 to September 7
This is a gripping courtroom drama, a murder trial, in which the jury is the audience and will vote on the verdict of guilty orinnocent. Based on the March 12, 1932 death of Ivar Krueger, the Swedish “Match King”, the factual evidence of thedefendant’s guilt or innocence is evenly balanced to make either verdict possible. Since it’s original Broadway success in 1935,  Location: Huntington Beach Library Theater, 7111 Talbert.  For times & price, see www.hbph.com

->  Surfin' Sundays - Sunday, August 17 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Soundwaves plus Billy Blastoff and the Surf Rockets will be performing at the International Surfing Museum located at 411 Olive in Huntington Beach, two blocks up Main St from PCH and between Main and 5th St on Olive. 

-> Pet Fair in the Park - Sunday, August 17 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Annual fundraiser for Surf City Animal Response Team (SCART). Location: behind the Park Bench Café. Non-profit animal organizations are encouraged to have booths at the event. In a disaster, we will all be working together to help the families with pets.

-> Surf Film "Bustin' Down the Door" - Wednesday, July 23 - 7:30 pm 
Award winning documentary film chronicling competitive surfing in the mid 1970's.  Location: Bella Terra, 7777 Edinger Ave.    www.bustindownthedoor.com

->  Senior Saturday - Saturday, September 13 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Celebrate senior living with food, bands and information to help seniors get the best out of life in Huntington Beach. Cost: $2/person.  Location: Pier Plaza, Pacific Coast Highway at Main St.,  For more info call: (714) 536-9387

->  Picnic at Sunset - Monday, July 28 - 6:00 pm
The WaveCresters Chapter of the American Business Women's Association invites you to attend a membership recruitment/social event.  Free but reservations are required. 562-500-6130. Location:  Lake Park on Lake between 11th & 12th St.   www.wavecrestersabwa.org

->  Concerts in the Park - Sunday, August 3 - 5:00 pm
Night Blooming Jazzmen   A traditional Dixieland band.   for all ages, free concert.  Bring your own balnket, food & drink and enjoy.   Location:  Huntington Beach Central Park behind the library, 7111 Talbert Ave.  http://www.hbconcertband.org/SummerSeries.html

->  Concerts in the Park - Sunday, August 31 - 5:00 pm
Mike Henebry Orchestra   Internationally acclaimed orchestra authentically recreating music of the famous Big Bands of the Swing Era.   for all ages, free concert.  Bring your own balnket, food & drink and enjoy.   Location:  Huntington Beach Central Park behind the library, 7111 Talbert Ave.  http://www.hbconcertband.org/SummerSeries.html

->  Joint MIxer - Tuesday, August 26 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join the Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce at Jaqu's Restaurant (in the Target Center on Beach south of Edinger). Mingle with locals and make some great business contacts.

->  Concerts in the Park - Sunday, August 17 - 5:00 pm
Bob De Sena’s Latin Jazz Ensemble   A program of exciting Latin jazz and fiery rhythms in the legendary tradition of Tito Puente and Cal Tjader.   for all ages, free concert.  Bring your own balnket, food & drink and enjoy.   Location:  Huntington Beach Central Park behind the library, 7111 Talbert Ave.  http://www.hbconcertband.org/SummerSeries.html

->  Concerts in the Park - Sunday, August 24 - 5:00 pm
Henebry’s 1920’s Crazy Rhythm Hot Society Orchestra   The original musical sounds of the Golden Age of Radio with Flapper Vocalist Ginger Pauley.   Location:  Huntington Beach Central Park behind the library, 7111 Talbert Ave.  http://www.hbconcertband.org/SummerSeries.html

-> Live Music at Bella Terra - Thursday, July 31 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 
The Oreo Divas perform sole and funk music . Free summer concerts at their amphitheater. Location: 7777 Edinger Ave.   www.bellaterra-hb.com 

-> Live Music at Bella Terra -Friday, July 25 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 
Music Factor, jazz & rock classic, to perform. Free summer concerts at their amphitheater. Location: 7777 Edinger Ave.   www.bellaterra-hb.com 

-> Live Music at Bella Terra - Thursday, July 24 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 
Flying Blind performs blues and classic rock. Free summer concerts at their amphitheater. Location: 7777 Edinger Ave.   www.bellaterra-hb.com 

-> Cool Summer Nights at Shipley Nature Center - Thursday, July 24 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm 
Program: The Raptors of Shipley and HB - Wild Gardener Timo Waterman will share his experiences and knowledge of the wide variety of raptors that visit here and call Shipley home.  Shipley Nature Center is open every Thursday evening during July & august from 4 to 8 pm.  Enjoy free programs.  Location: 17829 Goldenwest St. (south of Slater). www.shipleynature.org  

-> Cool Summer Nights at Shipley Nature Center - Thursday, July 31 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm 
Program: California Friendly Plants - Our very own Nursery Coordinator Carol Williams will share with us the wonders of our favorite native plants.  Carol wil take us on a guided tour of the Demonstration Gardens to see the plants up close and personal..  Shipley Nature Center is open every Thursday evening during July & august from 4 to 8 pm.  Enjoy free programs.  Location: 17829 Goldenwest St. (south of Slater). www.shipleynature.org

-> Cool Summer Nights at Shipley Nature Center - Thursday, August 7 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm 
Program: Ride Your Bike to Shipley Night - Help Shipley "Go Green" by riding your bike to the center.  Free refreshments for all riders!  Co-sponsored by REI in HB..  Shipley Nature Center is open every Thursday evening during July & august from 4 to 8 pm.  Enjoy free programs.  Location: 17829 Goldenwest St. (south of Slater). www.shipleynature.org  

-> Cool Summer Nights at Shipley Nature Center - Thursday, August 14 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm 
Program: Urban Wildlife - Join presenter Julie Morrison as she discusses our wildlife friends and their impact on our neighborhoods.  Shipley Nature Center is open every Thursday evening during July & august from 4 to 8 pm.  Enjoy free programs.  Location: 17829 Goldenwest St. (south of Slater). www.shipleynature.org  

-> Cool Summer Nights at Shipley Nature Center - Thursday, August 21 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm 
Program: "More Lizards and Snakes and Bugs - Oh MY!".  Everyone's favorite critter guy "George" returns by popular demand with his favorite creepy, crawly friends.  Shipley Nature Center is open every Thursday evening during July & august from 4 to 8 pm.  Enjoy free programs.  Location: 17829 Goldenwest St. (south of Slater). www.shipleynature.org  

-> Cool Summer Nights at Shipley Nature Center - Thursday, Augst 28  - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm 
Program: "Where's the Pond?" - Juana Mueller, our two time past president and current Habitat Manager will discuss the current water situation at the center and possible solutions we can use in our own backyard nature centers.  Shipley Nature Center is open every Thursday evening during July & august from 4 to 8 pm.  Enjoy free programs.  Location: 17829 Goldenwest St. (south of Slater). www.shipleynature.org  

->  5 Year Anniversary Party - Monday, July 21
At Buca di Beppo, 7979 Center Ave. 

->  Summer sunday concert Series - Sunday, August 17 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
At Pier Plaza outdoor amphitheater - bring your blankets & chairs.  Performing:  Tribal Seeds playing Raggae

-> Locals Night in downtown- Tuesday, July 22
Discounts on food and other items for Huntington Beach residents. Enjoy Surf City Nights on Tuesday nights with the closure of 3 blocks of Main, from PCH to Orange. Click here for more info on both.  This summer of 2008, Surf City Night will be hosting an Idol Contest - read the prss release HERE for details.

-> Business Ribbon Cutting - Thursday, July 31 
Cutting Capital Source Bank, 7146 Edinger Ave. (at Goldenwest).  Come help welcome them to the community.  714-375-7400

-> Business Ribbon Cutting - Thursday, July 24 - 4:30 pm 
Healing Horizons Massage, located at 18800 Delaware St. Ste 100.  Come help welcome them to the community.  And visit them on the web at www.healinghorizonmassage.com

->  Concerts in the Park - Sunday, August 10 - 5:00 pm