Huntington Beach Beaches:

6th Annual Huntington Harbour Holiday Boutique Raises More Than $15,000 For Student Music Education

by Chris MacDonald
Writer/Photographer, HB Ambassador/The Local News Columnist

More than $15,000 was raised at the Sixth Annual Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Holiday Boutique at the Huntington Harbour Mall recently. Over 1,000 people came to the event and purchased spectacular clothing, creative crafts, wonderful jewelry and fabulous handmade items.

Proceeds from the popular sale went to the Philharmonic Society of Orange County for youth programs that help elementary, junior and high school students to understand, enjoy and appreciate music by seeing a variety of exciting performances featuring orchestras, soloists and others.

"More than 4 million people have participated in these youth music programs for 50 years," said boutique volunteer and legendary reporter, Eva Kilgore. "It's so much fun for everyone involved that we really look forward to it every year."

"I'm so happy and grateful that 25 spectacular vendors participated to make this such a success," said Susan Qaqundah, the event coordinator. "I also thank the community for coming out and purchasing items for themselves and as gifts and making it possible for our students to receive this very special gift of music."

The fantastic HHP Annual Cruise of Lights narrated Harbor Boat Tour starts in mid-December. This year's theme is "Golden Memories." Tickets: cruiseoflights.org .

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1. Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee Members L to R, Susan Qaqundah, Donna Gray and Toni Sobel.
2. Timeless Treasures' Boutique Items.
3. World Famous Artist Bill Anderson of HB participating in the boutique inside Harmony Arts & Wellness Center's Gallery