2014 Newsletters: What's Happening Southern California Residents Saturday, December 28, 2013,

I'd like to wish the following people a Very Happy Birthday. They are: Melissa Carrasquilo from Seafood Of The Future at The Aquarium Of The Pacific In Long Beach, Former Huntington Beach Mayor Keith Bohr's Wife Elizabeth Propp, Altadena Grammy Award Winning Flutist Valarie King, Huntington Beach Chuck Dent Surfboards Store Manager Pat Lien, My San Pedro Friend Beth Sohngen and Huntington Beach Central Park Equestrian Center Owner Mary Behrens.

Huntington Beach Police Chief Robert Handy's Administrative Assistant Karin Reed Says: HBPD Sergeant Receives Honors Sergeant David Wiederin was honored at the 9th Annual Volunteer Police Officer Awards dinner and Recognition Program at the Mason's Lodge last week. Sgt. Wiederin has displayed exemplary community spirit and dedicated such time and efforts to the City of Huntington Beach. The presentation included a special plaque, along with a check for $250 which will be presented in the name of Sgt. Wiederin to the charity of his choice, AYSO.

HBPD Requests Information on December 22 Incident On December 22, 2013, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Huntington Beach Police Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a residence reporting a woman in her 60's who appeared to have been badly beaten. The residence is located in a large condominium complex in the area of Beach and Adams.

Thomas Clifford Johnson of Huntington Beach has been arrested in connection with this investigation. Detectives do not believe at this point there is any ongoing threat to the community. The investigation is ongoing and there are no additional details being released at this time.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Steve Wickser on the HBPD Tip Line at 714/375-5066 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at crimestoppers.org or 1-855-847-6227.

Huntington Beach Public Works Department Construction Manager Eric Charlonne says: Post Holiday Christmas Tree and Cardboard Recycling Rainbow Environmental Services is offering free post-holiday recycling of non-artificial Christmas trees and cardboard cartons. Rainbow will pick up Christmas trees and any flattened cardboard cartons that are placed next to the trees from January 2 through January 15, 2013.

To recycle your tree, simply remove all ornaments, hooks, light strings, tinsel, and stand, and place it next to your carts on your trash day. Flatten cardboard and place next to trees. The automated trucks are not collecting trees so please do not block access to the carts and do not put Christmas trees in your carts. Larger trees should be cut to six-feet maximum. Multi-family, condo and townhome residents with commercial service (blue dumpster) should place trees to the side of the dumpsters, not in front or on top of the dumpster. Check with your property manager or HOA for other restrictions.

After January 15, tree pickups will have to be scheduled as a 10/4 Pickup arranged directly through Rainbow Environmental. For further information, please contact Public Works Trash and Recycling at 714-375-5010 or Rainbow Environmental Services at 714-847-3581.

Huntington Beach Mayor Matthew Harper has just announced that he is running for California State Assembly in 2014 to fill Allan Mansoor's Seat. Allan is running for Orange County Supervisor.

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Here is what events are happening this Weekend:

Saturday:

More than 60 Vendors are at The Huntington Beach Peters Landing Local Harvest Farmers Market from 9am to 2pm at 16400 Pacific Coast Highway. Bring the kids to the petting zoo and ponies. Listen to live entertainment from Tommy Twang. Enjoy Fresh Foods from Olive Wood Pizza, Winks Lobster Rolls and Sunset Bay Candy Company. Shop for Arts and Crafts from A Myriad Of Ideas, Mumbi's Designs and Stella Magnetica Jewelry. Questions call Lee Ostendorf at: . Her Website is: localharvestfarmersmarkets.com .

Sunday:

The Los Angeles Ballet presents The Nutcracker at The Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center at:1935 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. The show is at 2pm. Get all the Information and tickets at: losangelesballet.org/the-nutcracker-performance . Questions: (310) 477-7411.

Wednesday January 1st, 2014 New Years Day Events:

Watch The Rose Parade pre parade coverage on KTLA Channel 5 starting at 6am leading to the parade at 8am hosted by Bob Eubanks and Stephanie Edwards. Learn more at: ktla.com/rose-parade.

The 14th Annual Surf City Splash happens from 10am to Noon. Enjoy Breakfast from Zacks Pier Plaza and join in on the big splash. The cost is $25. It includes a T-Shirt, Breakfast and a Certificate of Appreciation. The big splash happens at Noon. Be sure to also support the vendors in Pier Plaza from 8am to 5pm. All funds raised goes to The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum. Questions: (714) 960-3483. Thank you to Cindy Cross, Jeff Marsh, Jodi McKay, Brett Barnes, Lee Love and all who are Involved in this Tradition.

The Autry Museum in Griffith Park offers free admission on New Years from 10am to 4pm. This is sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank. Questions: (323) 667-2000.

Come join The Cabrillo Polar Bears at 3800 Stephen M. White Drive in San Pedro for the crowning of the new King and Queen of the Polar Bears on New Year's Day at 11:30am and for the First Swim or Dip of the Year at noon. Enjoy Free Coffee, Hot Cocoa, Cupcakes and cookies made by the Lady Polar Bears. Meet Congresswoman Janice Hahn and Los Angeles City Council Man Joe Buscaino. Questions: (310) 548-7554.

Thank you for reading this Newsletter. It is a lot of work to produce these. I like hearing comments.

Sincerely, Chris MacDonald calcoasthomes.com