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Thursday, July 24, 2008
CLOVERDALE -
Cloverdale Sculpture Exhibit. 6th annual event includes an
outdoor juried sculpture exhibit in downtown Cloverdale through
October 1. Downtown plaza is transformed into a sculpture garden
featuring sculptors from across the nation. Location: Cloverdale
Plaza, Cloverdale, CA. Cost: Free. Call: (707) 894-4410.
cloverdaleartsalliance.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
US Open of Surfing and
Beach Games is back for another year of sand
sports. World Qualifying 6 Star surfing, action sports
super-stars of skate, bmx, and freestyle motocross, sand
stationed vendor booths, surf camp,
Drum Circle,
Airbrush tattoo,
and a week-long beach festival with action on the Pacific Ocean
and in the Soul Bowl promises to be the hot ticket to youthful
fun. Bring the kids and let them soak up the action. Location:
Huntington City Beach near the Huntington Beach Pier, 315
Pacific Coast Highway (approx.), Huntington Beach, CA. Cost:
Free admission. Call: (310) 473-0411. usopenofsurfing.com.
Host hotels have not been designated as of
posting, but for affordable hotel rooms a few miles from the
event in Huntington Beach, the
Best Western Regency Inn is a good choice.
Huntington Beach Map, HB
Pier, hotels for US OPEN of Surfing
COSTA MESA - Orange
County Fair Say Cheese. Enjoy one of the most popular urban
fairs in the U.S. Pig races are an annual treat, carnival rides,
food, fun, and loads of live entertainment and
fun for the entire family. Runs through Aug. 3, 2008
(closed Mondays). Tickets: $5 - 10, kids under free 5
free. Location: 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Call: (714)
708-1500. ocfair.
FULLERTON - Fullerton
Downtown Farmers Market. The Market offers farm fresh produce,
food, kids activities (nominal fee), live entertainment
(6:30-8:30 pm), and a beer & wine garden. Event cost is free.
Runs every Thursday through October 16, 2008. Time: 4 to 8:30
p.m. Location: 121 E. Wilshire Ave. , Fullerton , Ca 92832
(between Harbor Blvd & Pomona Ave.) ci.fullerton.ca.us
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
US
OPEN of Surfing and Beach Games. A festive, youthful
atmosphere greets vacationers to this annual outdoor
extravaganza of sports such as surfing, skateboard, bmx, fmx and
interactive village games for guests. Cost: Free admission.
Open: daily till about 5 p.m. usopenofsurfing.com.
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Cool Summer Nights features The Raptors
of Shipley. Evening tour summer
series is held at Shipley Nature Center.Tour time:
6 - 7 p.m. Location: Central Park, Golden
West Street between Slater and Central Park
Drive, Huntington Beach, CA. Cost: Free.
Phone: (714) 842-4772. shipleynature.org
LAGUNA BEACH -
Art-A-Fair festival. 42nd annual art event located in a
beautiful garden setting with 125 artists, plus live
entertainment, fine food, demonstrations and workshops. This
year's theme is "Venetian Carnival." The event runs
through Aug. 31. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach,
Calif. Hours: Sun. – Thurs. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri. and Sat.
until 10 p.m.Cost: Season pass $3.50 - $7.00; under 12 free.
Call: (949) 494-451. art-a-fair.com
MENDOCINO - 2008 Mendocino Music Festival. Held at
Mendocino Headlands State Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean,
Main Street between Lansing and Kasten, Mendocino. The event
runs through July 26, 2008. Shows are at 8:00 pm. Call (707)
937-4041. mendocinomusic.com NEWPORT BEACH -
Summer Sunset Cocktail Cruises. Hornblower’s New Summer Sunset Cocktail Cruises! Held every
Thursday through September 4, Hornblower is celebrating summer
by introducing our New Summer Sunset Cocktail Cruises! Breathtaking views of the sunset from the deck of a Hornblower
yacht and a front row seat to view the sailboat races, the two-hour Cocktail Cruise features
complimentary appetizers, drink specials and amazing views. The
appetizer menu varies but may include favorites such as, chips
and salsa, fresh garden crudités with herbed ranch dressing,
Jamaican seasoned beef skewers with mango-pineapple salsa,
firecracker chicken with chili cream, and vegetable spring rolls
with ginger plum sauce. Tickets are $28 per person plus tax.
Boarding begins at 6:00pm and cruises from 6:30pm- 8:30pm. The
cruise is open to the public and reservations are required.
Location: 2431 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA. Call: (949)
646-0155.
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