Huntington Beach News

Newsletter by Chris MacDonald

I'd like to start this Newsletter wishing the following people a Happy Birthday. They are: Golden Bear Book Author Robert Carvounas. Former Amigos De Bolsa Chica President Dave Carlberg, Huntington Beach Big Band Musician Tom Kubis and Huntington Beach Resident Sophia Selecky.

Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small's Administrative Assistant Karin Reed says: More than 20,000 runners participated in the Annual Surf City USA Half and Full Marathon in Huntington Beach on Sunday. The race gave participants the chance to run along the beach, through Huntington Beach Central Park and along the usually congested Pacific Coast Highway. Thanks to the staff and volunteers, road closures throughout the city were a success. Congratulations to all the Runners! Another beautiful day in Surf City USA!

The Huntington Beach Public Works Department has no new Items to mention.

Lisa Karos of Re/Max Select One had this this to report: On Jan 10th Lisa reported that the entire 1600 block of Pacific Coast Hwy. was blown out due to a neutral going bad the week of Jan 10th. The surge completely ruined most of the circuit boards in the homes taking out electricity, heating, internet, security system, refrigerators and ovens. Socal Edison stated that they had been testing the lines the night before which caused the outage. Other incidents like this were also reported close to 18th St. If you or your block experienced an outage it is important to retain all receipts & contact Socal Edison to file a claim immediately. To date there has not been any reimbursement from Edison. After admitting to this debacle in January let's hope they step up to the plate and reimburse the homeowners. 
Here are some suggested Events:

Friday:

You're invited to support Shipley Nature Center. Enjoy a meal inside of Huntington Central Park at Kathy May's Lakeview Café.

Please mark your calendar for February 8th because this is the day Kathy May will donate 10% from each meal sold. Just mention that you are dining for Shipley and this e-mail is not required.

Kathy May's Lakeview Café
Friday, February 8, 2013
7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In Huntington Beach Central Park off Edwards & Varsity
6622 Lakeview Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
 Relax, eat and enjoy high quality food in a park setting - and support Shipley Nature Center.  .

Saturday:

Come and get the best Fruits, Vegetables, Arts from The Anderson Art Gallery, Crafts, bring the kids to the petting zoo and ponies, listen to live entertainment and eat delicious foods like from Sunset Bay Candy Company at The Peters Landing Local Certified Harvest Farmers Market at 16400 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. The event is on from 9AM to 2PM every Saturday year around rain/shine. Come see why this is The Best Weekly Venue in Town. 

The Long Beach Belmont Shore Chocolate Festival! This is the 9th year of this event in Belmont Shore held on Saturday, February 9th from 1pm to 4pm. Belmont Shore Businesses will be offering an array of chocolate treats and other sweets for all chocolate lovers along with other sweets to satisfy the whole family.

There is no entry fee for the event, only the cost of tickets used to purchase the dessert items. A book of twelve tickets is $10 and will be sold starting Feb. 1st at Belmont Shore businesses; The Beach on 2nd, La Strada, Olives Gourmet, Salon Soma, Shore Business Center, Sweet Jill's & We Olive. 

The Homemade Chocolate Dessert Contest will take place for those who think they have a recipe for a chocolate dessert worthy of an award. A panel of judges will sample the desserts and choose winners in three categories: Chocolate Cakes & Pies, Chocolate Cookies & Brownies and Unique Chocolate Treats. Good Luck to Sunset Bay Candy Company who is in this contest.

Las Damas is holding their Third Annual Wine Tasting at Brix at 2pm (16635 Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach). The cost is a $25 Donation. All proceeds benefit Charities, Schools and Scholarships. 

Sunday:

The Friends of the Mary Wilson Library in Seal Beach is having a fun event for all who wish to come and enjoy it at 3pm. Enjoy a free afternoon of entertainment with Patrick Bell who'll give you real class comedy and opera singing. This is at: 707 Electric Avenue. You'll also be able to chat with Seal Beach Mayor Pro-Tem Ellery Deaton who'll be at this show. 

Next Tuesday February 12th at 11am
The Huntington Beach Tree Society and Gibbs Park Restoration Committee are hosting a re-dedication ceremony at Gibbs Park (16641 Graham Street) to show the community the completed Educational Tile project and the ongoing restoration of Monarch Butterfly habitat. The community is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Parking is available at LDS Church (5402 Heil Avenue). 

Thank you very much for reading this Newsletter. As usual