By C. MacDonald Huntington Beach , Ca—How would you like the Owner of an experienced Auto Shop dealing with you on every phase of fixing your car, from estimate through repair? “You will be getting my full attention every time,” promised Ahmad Ghanavat, who for more than 20 years has owned A&A Auto Center, 15596 [...]
Bill Anderson Art Gallery in Sunset Beach is replacing an icon partially damaged by a 2009 tornado that came ashore from the Pacific Ocean and swept through Sunset Beach & Huntington Harbour, overturning several yachts and breaking windows. The sign based on an artwork
80 members of the Saddleback Church attended and pitched in during Surfrider Beach Cleaning in Dec. 2010. The 8th largest church in the U.S. will arrive in Huntington Beach Dec. 24 to open a new branch of the mega-congregation based in Lake Forest. Featuring over 20,000 weekly attendance, the Huntington Beach branch which launches at [...]
While thousands of Surf City residents struggled with store lines at places like Toys R Us, according to news accounts, we zipped in and out of our favorite shopping venues on the day after Thanksgiving 2010. Where did we go and what did we buy?
Seal Beach, CA–Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa and Snow! The place to be on Saturday, November 27th 2010 at 4:00 p.m. is Eisenhower Park at the foot of the Seal Beach Pier. This marks the 3rd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony sponsored by the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Seal [...]
On Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 there’s an Old West Art And Book Reception from 3PM to 5PM at The Anderson Art Gallery – 16812 Pacific Coast Highway (Next to Captain Jacks Restaurant) in Sunset Beach. Come meet Pulitzer Prize Nominee Author Craig MacDonald and World Famous Artist Bill Anderson while looking at Their New Book [...]
By Chris MacDonald, HB Ambassador & The Local News Columnist John Blair, a guitarist with The Eliminators Surf Band, was recently at The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum signing copies of the riveting, just-released fourth edition of his hit book, “The Illustrated Discograpy of Surf Music, 1961 to 1965.” The fascinating, illustrated work serves as [...]
Are you looking for an affordable Christmas gifts for all ages? An amazing battery operated helicopter you can fly inside is a must-have this holiday season. Dave Shenkman, owner of The Kite Connection on The Huntington Beach Pier, loves it (as do we) and he or his staff will show you how it works. The [...]
A group of men who are classic car fans wanted to do something for the veterans this year–and for the city of Huntington Beach. John Von Holle has loved classic cars ever since he was 13. He has been involved in numerous city events, including the 4th of of July Parade for over 30 years, [...]
In the photo is a Gingerbread House made from the kitchen of Master Pastry Chef Paul Gauweiller. While the prices of houses in Huntington Beach remain fairly strong and beyond the reach of many renters, there’s an affordable house you can have for the holidays, nestled in sweet vanilla icing, sprinkled with crunchy sugar, and [...]
By Chris MacDonald, HB Ambassador Huntington Harbour Mall hosted a Health & Beauty Fair recently, showcasing the shopping center’s many healthy services and products. From bananas & healthy power juice samples provided by Trader Joe’s, to Spin-the-Wheel prizes
Have you earned your wings? You still have time to do so when you purchase the Wings Over Bolsa calendar for the holidays. Proceeds from sales benefit Bolsa Chica Land Trust, an organization that champions the ecological causes of the Bolsa Chica wetlands, and especially education efforts. A stunning 13-month calendar with quality photographs taken [...]
By Chris MacDonald There’s always something going on in Surf City, but this weekend is a really busy! Don’t wear yourself out. Here are highlights of the events for Saturday Nov. 13. See all the events on our Huntingtonbeachevents.com November 13, 2010 Daytime Events Musicians Swap Meet – at Old World Village
We’re excited to feature an outstanding merchant this week in Huntington Beach–Upper Deck! In addition to focusing on the company and its great products, we are featuring a coupon they have created for our readers & subscribers. Save 25% off one item at the store through Dec. 31. Here’s the coupon! Since Upper Deck opened [...]
Map shows past 30 days of crime reports in Huntington Beach. Reported by Chris MacDonald: Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small provided this link with Huntington Beach crime reports. The map shows that the past several weeks have included domestic violence, home burglaries, car break-ins & car thefts, attempts to pass bad checks, assaults, and [...]
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