Huntington Beach News

Huntington Beach Beaches:

Newsletter by Chris MacDonald

Just a reminder to set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday at 2am as It's Fall Back, Spring Forward.

I'd like to wish the following people a Very Happy Birthday. They are: California Coastal Commission Ambassador Kitty Bending Willis, STAR REAL ESTATE HARBOUR HOMES Realtor Diane Anderson, Huntington Beach Wave Columnist Eva Kilgore, Former Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner Blair Farley, Long Beach Third District City Council Man Gary DeLong's Wife Dawna DeLong, Former Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner John Scandura, Huntington Beach Resident Mark Nelson, Huntington Beach Historical Society President Kelly Rivers, Newport Beach City Councilwoman Leslie Daigle, Huntington Beach Musician/Actor Robby Armstrong, Huntington Beach Realtor Jerry Del Mauro, Huntington Beach Resident Miff Clowe, Huntington Beach Resident Laura Loschiavo, HOM Sotheby's Realtor Sandy Powers and Huntington Beach Chiropractor Dr. Roderick Bazil.

Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small's Administrative Assistant Karin Reed says:

Police Chief Small, Mayor Boardman and Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) representative Cynthia Wong honored the MADD Awardees at the Council meeting this past Monday. Ms. Wong presented a plaque on behalf of MADD to the following nine officers with 25-99 DUI arrests in 2012:

Officer Smiley (78 arrests), Officer Demetre (69 arrests), Officer Wilson (57 arrests), Officer Altenbach (40 arrests), Officer Baker (40 arrests), Officer Van Meter (34 arrests), Officer Dexter (32 arrests), Officer Knorr (27 arrests) and Officer Frahm (25 arrests).

With more than 100 DUI arrests in 2012, Officer Huynh and Sergeant Dereszynski will be honored at a MADD luncheon this week at the Nixon Library.

The Huntington Beach Public Works Department Construction Manager Eric Charlonne says:

Come celebrate Arbor Day at the Newland House at 19820 Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach on Tuesday March 12, at 11:00 a.m. In coordination with the City's Tree and Landscape Division and the Huntington Beach Tree Society, a Coast Live Oak tree will be planted in Honor of Elaine Craft. Elaine Craft is the founder of Arbor Day for HB. She is being honored by the HB Tree Society for her involvement in bringing Arbor Day to the City. Elaine reads a poem every year during the planting. If you have any questions on this event please call Jean Nagy at: (562) 760-0733.

Here's a note from Joan Flynn Huntington Beach City Clerk:

It's Sunshine Week which means Open Government is Good Government.
Log on to: http://www.sunshineweek.org to learn all about this Event.

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Tune into The Best Morning News Show in California at KTLA Channel 5 with Chris Burrous, Lu Parker and Liberte Chan on Saturday's from 5am to 7am (Burrous Bargains Segment) and Sundays from 6am to 9am (Burrous Bites Segment). They appreciate your comments which could be Facebooked to them at KTLA 5 Morning News.

Here are some suggested Events:

Friday, Saturday & Sunday:

The Fred Hall Ultimate Outdoor Experience is happening at The Long Beach Convention Center - 300 East Ocean Boulevard. You could purchase tickets online if you go to their website which is: http://www.fredhall.com .

Saturday:

5K Fun Run/Walk along the beautiful Huntington Beach Coast. Runners and Walkers will take off from the parking lot at Beach Blvd./PCH and proceed North, past the Pier and back again. Relatively easy course with one small incline. NO ANIMALS allowed on the course. We will be filming the event ! Please come support the 3rd Battalion/1st Marines and enjoy a great morning at the beach!
Saturday, March 9, 2013 @ 8:00 AM
Beach Parking Lot
Beach Blvd./PCH Huntington Beach, CA
Online registration is now open at Active.com for $40. If you are unable to register online, you may register in-person on March 8 at the packet pick-up, or on race day from 6:30 am -7:30 am.for $40.00
Packet Pick Up: Friday, March 8, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., First Christian Church, 1207 Main Street, Huntington Beach (corner of Main/17th).
Brief Description:
5K Fun Run/Walk along the beautiful Huntington Beach Coast. Runners will take off from the parking lot at Beach Blvd./PCH and proceed North, past the Pier and back again. Pancake breakfast served by HB Firefighters begins at 8:30 AM and is open to the public. Breakfast is $5 per person, and is NOT included in Run Registration.
PARKING:
Beach Parking Lot: $15 Metered Spaces along Pacific Coast Hwy. Limited parking on surface streets. Public Parking Structure: 2nd Block of Main Street. first 2 hours $1/hour; after 2 hours $1/20 mins.
Additional Info:
The 3/1 Run is a family-friendly event with a relatively easy course, against the backdrop of the beautiful Huntington Beach coastline. Your participation in this event will help the 3/1 Foundation fund all the programs, projects and activities we undertake each year in support of our city's adopted battalion.
In 2005, the city of Huntington Beach adopted the 3rd Battalion/1st Marines out of Camp Pendleton, CA. The Huntington Beach 3/1 Marines Foundation was formed in 2006 to oversee all projects, programs and activities in support of the Marines, Sailors and Families of the Thundering Third.” Call: (714) 375-3131 for more Information.

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 from Tip Jar Poets 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. If you have any questions please call: Lee Ostendorf at: . You can also look at her website which is: http://www.localharvestfarmersmarkets.com .

Saturday & Sunday:

The 11th Annual Kite Party is happening North and South of The Huntington Beach Pier from 11am to 5pm. This is the best non festival in North America. Log on to: http://www.kiteparty.com for More Information.

Tuesday:

The Queen Maryin Long Beach presents: a Royal Rendezvous when the Queen Marywill be visited by Cunard's newest ocean liner, Queen Elizabeth. This once-in-a-generation event will include a whistle salute by both ships and a dazzling fireworks display. It is free to be on the ship starting at 4pm and the shows are at 6:30pm and 7:30pm. Questions: (877) 342-0738.

Thank you very much for reading this Newsletter. As usual

March 8, 2013