Huntington Beach News

Huntington Beach Beaches: I'd like to start this newsletter congratulating Huntington Beach Residents Mark & Christina Nelson on their new Daughter Aubrey Nelson.

Wishing the following people a very Happy Birthday. They are: Huntington Beach Mom Jamie Garber, Huntington Beach Resident Sami Swanson, Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum Founder Natalie Kotsch, Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum Trustee Jodi McKay, Huntington Beach Kite Connection Owner Dave Shenkman and Huntington Beach Resident Michael Griffith.

The Honorable Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small's Administrative Assistant Karin Reed asked me to mention This Item:
MADD Red Ribbon Week — October 21-27, 2012
Every October, during Red Ribbon Week, schools around the country encourage young people to live a drug-free life. Alcohol is the most commonly used drug by youth—more than all illegal drugs combined, in fact. That's why MADD wants to help young people take a stand against underage alcohol use, help schools educate young people about the dangers of alcohol, and equip parents to have potentially lifesaving conversations about alcohol with their kids. Together, by engaging youth, parents, and the community to prevent underage drinking and support the minimum drinking age of 21, we can reduce the deaths and injuries that come from underage drinking. Whether you are a teen, parent or educator use your power to make a difference and save lives during Red Ribbon Week and always.

The Huntington Beach Public Works Construction Manager Eric Charlonne asked me to mention These Items:

ADA Accessibility Improvements at the Civic Center
On October 15, City Council awarded a construction contract to make ADA improvements to the Civic Center to better accommodate individuals with disabilities. The Public Works Department was awarded funding under the Community Development Block Grant program for the construction of ADA Improvements at the Civic Center. The work was planned in consultation with a licensed architect and accessibility specialist. This project includes, but is not limited to, accessible parking and path of travel from the east parking lot to the first floor lobby, glass separation wall at the first floor lobby to allow after-hours use of elevator and accessibility to lower lobby and Council Chambers, accessibility improvements to City Council Chambers and Caucus room, restrooms, ramps, elevators, drinking fountains, public service counters, doors and signage.

Distance Derby Street Closures
On Sunday, October 21 the City of Huntington Beach will be hosting the Annual Distance Derby 10 mile run, supporting Project Self Sufficiency. The event will take place on several of our local streets with street closures beginning at 4:00 AM and the street reopening at about 10:00 AM. The primary streets closed during the event are Pacific Coast Highway, between Beach Boulevard and Warner Avenue; Seapoint Street; and Garfield Avenue, between Edwards Street and Seapoint Street. Access to other streets intersecting these street closure locations will also be affected during the event. Traffic will be detoured around the closures. Motorists should anticipate delays and avoid travel through the area if possible. More information is available at www.beachderby.com.

Main Street and Garfield Avenue Rehabilitation
Work on the Main Street and Garfield Avenue rehabilitation project will begin the week of October 15 and be completed by late January 2013. Main Street, from Utica Avenue to Adams Avenue, and Garfield Avenue from Delaware Street to Beach Blvd. were last rehabilitated in 1972. The projects consist of asphalt rehabilitation including: grinding the existing pavement, removing failed roadway sections, and overlaying the street with rubberized asphalt concrete (RAC). Improvements also include limited replacement of concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, and access ramps where needed.

A two-inch layer of RAC uses over 2,000 waste tires per lane mile. The project will divert more than 3400 waste tires that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Including this project, the use of RAC in the rehabilitation of the City's arterial streets has resulted in the diversion of over 239,000 waste tires.

I'm proud to announce that Cat Walk at 119 Main Street in Downtown Huntington Beach is This Week's Featured Business. Click on this link to get your deal: http://www./coupons/catwalk.html .
It is good for 20 percent off any purchase.
The store is open from 10AM to 8PM Monday to Sunday.
If you have any questions please call: (714) 960-3444.

The Best News Show is on KTLA Channel 5 on Saturdays from 5AM to 7AM and Sundays from 6AM to 9AM. Tune in to watch Chris Burrous, Wendy Burch and Liberte Chan. You could also get a complimentary magnet if you log on to: http://www.ktla.com/newsletters .

Now here are your Event Happenings:

Friday, Saturday & Sunday:
Come Aboard as Strictly Sail Long Beach Cruises into Rainbow Harbor at Shoreline Village (401 Shoreline Village Drive In Long Beach), with Plenty of Ways to Discover Boating On Land or In Water Southern California's Largest Sailing Event Debuts in Long Beach with Interactive, Educational Opportunities to Sail, Stand Up Paddleboard, Kayak and More. Log on to http://www.strictlysailongbeach.com to get your tickets. You could also call: (714) 633-7581.

Saturday:
The Huntington Beach Peters Landing Local Harvest Certified Farmers Market happens from 9AM to 2PM at 16400 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. Come and shop from more than 50 Vendors. You'll get the best fruits, vegetables, arts, crafts, live entertainment and a Petting Zoo with Pony Rides. If you have any questions please call Lee Ostendorf at: . You could also e-mail her at: leeostendorf@charter.net. Her website is: http://www.localharvestfarmersmarkets.com . You could find a list of participating vendors on there as well. The Market continues to get good ratings from Local City Officials and Residents. You could also Meet Huntington Beach Union High School District Board Member Duane Disno who is coming to the market at 10:00AM.

Crema Cafe Artisan Bakery Open House!
Located at: 322 Main Street In Seal Beach from 1pm – 4pm for the grand opening of the Crema Cafe Bakery! FREE samples, bakery tours, special menu items and hands-on baguette classes. If you have any questions please call (562) 493-2501.


Sunday:
The Lions Among Us
The raised cleaver, the crazed look in the eyes and the …goofy fish hat? It can only mean the fish fry is coming to town! Join us Sunday October 21 as we listen to Costa Mesa-Newport Harbor Lions Club President Mike Scheafer entertain us with tales from 65 years of Fish Frys and 85 years of clubbing! No, Mike has not been around that long, but our local Lions Club has. Best known for their Fish Fry, they have been a stalwart of community service and providing support to other organizations long before Costa Mesa incorporated. Come at 2:00 for best seating, program starts at 2:30PM. The Event is being held at The Costa Mesa Historical Society at: 1870 Anaheim Avenue in Costa Mesa. If you have any questions please call: (949) 631-5918.

Monday:
SHOPS AT ROSSMOOR STORE OPENINGS

The holiday season is right around the corner and The Shops at Rossmoor (12501 Seal Beach Blvd) is primed to give customers a more diverse shopping experience with new store openings. On October 22 at 4:00 p.m. the City of Seal Beach , the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce, and representatives of The Shops at Rossmoor invite the public to a ribbon cutting event to celebrate the opening of the following new stores:

· Staples
· Toys R Us/Babies R Us
· ULTA Beauty
· PetSmart
· Fidelity Investments

These stores follow the recently opened In N Out Burger and Marshalls.

The ribbon cutting will take place in front of the ULTA Beauty store and shoppers will have the opportunity to receive a variety of giveaways from participating stores as well as special in-store coupons. Light snacks and refreshments will be available until supplies last.

The City is thrilled to have these new additions to the Shops,” said Mayor Michael Levitt. They will add to the already wide selection of merchandise and services available to our Seal Beach residents and those of our neighboring communities.”

For more information please contact Jana Rafferty with The Shops at Rossmoor at (562) 430-0211.

To see other events remember http://www.seecalifornia.com

October 19, 2012