the rain is supposed to stop by 9am...the Holiday Boutique at Old World today (11-4) is still on. come on out and do early holiday shopping. www.relayforlife.org/huntingtonbeachca under active fundraisers has all the info!

Ready for a Soggy Weekend in Huntington Beach?

Looks like a wet weekend ahead for Huntington Beach! But that shouldn't keep you from getting out there and enjoying what is going on! Of course the biggie this weekend, rain or shine, is the Holiday Boutique at Old World Festival Hall, 7561 Center Ave, 11am-4pm. This is a benefit for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and all the vendors present will be donating a portion of their profits of the day to the Relay here in Huntington Beach (which will be next May 21/22) to help with the fight against cancer. Come on out, don't be afraid of a little wetness and show some support, do some shopping, get some of your gift shopping out of the way. The list of vendors can be found at www.relayforlife.org/huntingtonbeachca on the Active Fundraisers link. You can help us out by forwarding on the info to everyone on your own list, or how about going to the Relay Facebook page and LIKE us: www.facebook.com/relayforlifehb . Thanks much!! Speaking of Facebook, pay a visit to ours: www.facebook.com/thelocalhb . Friend me up! :-)

Thanksgiving is next week…can hardly believe it. And with that, Christmas is right around the corner. Want to look good for the holidays? One top notch place in town to visit is The Spa at the Image Center , 7801 Center Ave. Reach them at 714-230-2440. They offer the finest in Day Spa and Med Spa services. Beyond ordinary day spas & med spas.... they have extraordinary spa treatments, medical skin therapies and image enhancement options. Go in to rejuvenate your skin, refresh your body, renew your confidence, smile without reservations and stand out from the crowd! Their site, www.imagecenter.info has a description of all they have to offer (they are also part of the Surf City Savings Discount Program - check out their specials)

Once your face & body are looking top notch, get that mop on top of your head looking good. Just down the street from the Image Center is The Upstairs Salon , located in Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave. #45 (ph: 714-897-5307, www.theupstairssalon.com ). Making you look & feel your best is their business! Custom colors & weaves, designer cuts, nails, eyelash perming, permanent hair removal, permanent make-up, brow & lash tinting, waxing, facials, chemical peels, hot oil & paraffin dips, spa pedicures. Truly a full service salon! Who could ask for more.

Now get out there and look pretty or handsome as the case may be.

new post on TheLocalHB blog. early holiday shopping suggestions. blog post at: www.thelocalhb.blogspot.com

ready for some holiday shopping in Huntington Beach?

With the holidays right around the corner it is time for some shopping updates. First we have some new additions to the City Savings Program. Recently joined: Seventh Chakra Yoga; ABC Painting & Wall Covering, Home Run Media Group printing, The Mailbox Center, Pageantry World Flags, All Star Garage Door, Pacific One Lending, Caffe Gazelle Italian Restaurant, Burtucci's New York Pizza, Wire-A-Cake.com and the Hyatt down on PCH. To view these new offers plus all the others that are on the site, make sure to visit www.SurfCitySavings.com . Please visit the merchants in the program and use their services, it is a great way to help support our local businesses - keep our spending dollars local. Also, stay tuned for news about SCS joining the social media scene. I'll let you know what that is all up and ready….now go out and spend some money with HB businesses!

Oh, by the way, while you are out there spending, a couple of the places you need to make sure to hit up are:
Absolutely Fabulous (6026 Warner Ave at Springdale, south of Warner, 714.842.1608). By November 6th, their store will be back to full operating status (they have been moving in the fall and holiday stuff!). They have some great holiday gifts and decorations going in, stuff you'll definitely want to check out. Also, you don't want to miss their fabulous window scenes!! I check them out every time I drive by. They are also offering a FREE GIFT for all purchases over $25, while supplies last, and make sure to check out their discount on Surf City Savings. A fun thing they also have going on: an UGLY SWEATER CONTEST running from Friday, December 3rd until Friday, December 10th. The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Absolutely Fabulous! Certainly worth a visit, wouldn't you say?

For some more holiday shopping/spending, mark your calendar for Nov 21. 11am-4pm will be a holiday boutique at Old World Festival Hall, 7561 Center ave. 50+ vendors will be displaying their wares, including jewelry, clothing, baby items, health care products, holiday items and much more. And what makes this even better is the vendors are going to be donating a portion of their profit of the day to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. How cool is that? do your holiday shopping knowing you are giving back to charity at the same time. For more info and a list of participating vendors, go to www.RelayForLife.org/HuntingtonBeachCA . on the left of the page is a link for Active Fundraisers - that is where you'll find the info.

And finally this weekend (among other events you'll find on TheLocalHB Calendar) is the OC Chocolate Festival this Friday night and all day Saturday. Bring your family, your date and your taste buds. the Festival is sponsored by Fountain Valley Living Magazine and the city of Fountain Valley. 100 exhibitors will be featuring the finest chocolates, wine tastings, demonstrations, speakers, live jazz, gift shopping. Yes, it is more opportunity to shop!! For times, info and tickets: www.occhocolate festival.com or 714-847-7714

Looking to do some early holiday shopping? 11/21 at Old World, 7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, 11am-2pm. Holiday Boutiqe. 50+ vendors, selling their stuff and donating money to the ACS Relay for Life.

new additions to the Huntington Beach Surf City Savings Discount Program

Time for some updates to the Surf City Savings Discount Program here in Huntington Beach. We have some good ones who have recently joined up and her is their info:

Seventh Chakra Yoga - 10 days of yoga for $20
ABC Painting & Wall Covering - 10% off all services for HB residents, plus additional 10% off for senior citizens
Home Run Media Group - 20% off your printing order for decals, magnets, newsletters, brochure
The Mailbox Center (on Edinger) - $2 off or free box for any UPS/FedEx shipment or 15% off express international shipping
Pageantry World - 10% off any American flag
All Star Garage Door - free wireless/keyless entry with door or motor purchase
Pacific One Lending - free appraisal upon closing of escrow for any lending or free home protection warranty on any purchase at the close of escrow.

To view these offers plus all the others that are on the site, make sure to visit www.SurfCitySavings.com . Within the last week, we even have an additional 4 merchants signed up, but you will have to visit the site to find them…. Of course I will tell you who they are (plus any new ones) in the next email. Got to tease you a bit :-)

Please visit the merchants in the program and use their services, it is a great way to help support our local businesses - keep our spending dollars local. Also, stay tuned for news about SCS joining the social media scene. I'll let you know what that is all up and ready….now go out and spend some money with HB businesses!

Halloween Fun in Huntington Beach

Halloween in Huntington Beach!!

Around town there are plenty of things you can do with the kiddies this weekend including the Halloween costume contest at Bella Terra on Saturday: Prizes will be awarded for ages 3 and under, 4-6 years and 7-14 years. Registration will begin at 11:30 AM at the Bella Terra Amphitheater with final judging starting at 1:00 PM. On Sunday you can take the kids over to the Equestrian Center for their Halloween parade & costume contest: No horse necessary! Collect candy, win prizes and share in some delicious food at the potluck in the Red Horse Barn from 2pm to 5pm. Be sure to bring your favorite dish for the potluck! 714-848-6565 or www.hcpec.com for more info. When you are done there, head on down to Main Street downtown for the annual Trick or Treat on Main: A fun evening for children and families with trick or treating booths, a moon bounce, petting zoo, Ferris wheel, pumpkin carving, costume contests and more. Also, feel free to dress up your dog and bring them along, as this event is pet friendly! Activities will run from 5pm to 8pm. You will also find shopping centers around town offer trick or treating for the youngsters, just keep your eyes open while driving around town, you are sure to spot the signs.

If you want to get in some adult action, on this Friday night it is not too late to get in on the fun at the Annual Halloween BOO ! thrown by yours truly. It is held in Long Beach, but a lot of HB folks are coming over for it. (hopefully one of my HB locals will have an idea for a location in HB or closer to home for next year!). it is 250+ people. 21+ please, and of course everyone will be in costume. Live band & DJ, food, tarot cards, etc. If your name is on the list at the door, it will still be $20 (otherwise $25 at door). If you'd like to come, email me your name. If you'd like to pay in advance, the link for that plus the address of the event can be found at: www.TheLocalCoast.com . See some of you there.

This weekend is also your last chance to get in some Oktoberfest fun at Old World. Enjoy their Oompah band, beer drinking contests, shot girls, chicken dance, great beer, food & more. Even the Dachshund races on Sunday. For more info: www.oldworld.ws . Don't forget to check the calendar on TheLocalHB to see what other types of events are going on this weekend.

Have you visited www.SurfCitySavings.com lately to see who is new to the discount program? Since the last announcement about them, they've added Seventh Chakra Yoga, ABC Painting, Homerun Media Group, The Mailbox Center, Pageantry World Flags and All Star Garage Door. A couple more are being added shortly, visit the site often. Use the discounts, support our local businesses!!

Hope everyone has a scary good Halloween weekend.

New Private School in Huntington Beach

Come learn more about a new private school coming to Huntington Beach this December. At Fusion Academy each class is taught one to one – one teacher to one student. This accredited school offers 6th -12th graders a completely individualized education program and flexible schedule. Fusion students can take a full course load or just one class for credit, which can transfer over to another school. Fusion Academy Huntington Beach is enrolling now. So please stop by for one of their information sessions or contact Amy Rocha for more details: arocha@fusionacademy.com, (866) 311-7495, http://www.fusionhuntingtonbeach.com.

good events for your business to participate in or just attend

There is an event coming up in November put on by the city of Huntington Beach you might want to take advantage of if you are a business located in our city!! It is the 2nd Annual Mall at City Hall ! Last year, it was a success for both businesses and our City Employees! This event will provide the opportunity for your store to promote the sale of gift cards, merchandise, services, samples, coupons, and Black Friday promotions. Its free to exhibit and a table and chairs will be provided. This year’s event is Thursday, November 18 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the lower level at City Hall. Here is an an application form you can fill out for their records: http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii295/thelocalhb/mallatcityhall , you can email it back to Trishia.Pascobillo@surfcity-hb.org or fax to 714-375-5087. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Trishia via email or telephone: 714-536-5582.

Also in November, on the 21st, there will be a holiday boutique at Old World that is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Any vendor who has something they'd like to sell is welcome to participate. Vendor space is free, all we ask is you donate 20% of the profit of the day to the Relay for Life. Get some business exposure and sell some stuff while doing something good for charity. If you are interested in participating, fill out this form: http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii295/thelocalhb/Fundraiser11-21-10copy.jpg and send it back to me. And for everyone, please attend the boutique and do some holiday shopping. there will be 40+ vendors present, and you can see those who have signed up so far on the Relay website , as well all the details of the event.

A few events coming up this weekend are the Brain Tumor Walk on Saturday, a couple of Chamber of Commerce ribbon cuttings on Sunday, plus the regular ongoing events like the Scooter/Electrical bike meetup and of course Oktoberfest going on til the end of the month. Check the calendar on TheLocalHB for all the details for what is going on around town.

We'd like to welcome the newest member of TheLocalHB family: Pageantry World ( http://pageantry-world.com/301.htm ). Everyone should be flying an American Flag and Pageantry is where you should go for that flag! They have been a supplier of flags and banners to 7 Olympic Games & 5 Worlds Fairs, so of course they can take care of you. They can provide you with that one flag (which also makes a good gift by the way) or make something custom for you or your business. Give Cindy a call ( 714-330-4190) and she how she can help you, or you can check out their listing on TheLocalHB - there's a pretty cool video about them on the site as well.

Good Coffee & Good Fun in Huntington Beach

How about starting off your day with a great cup of Joe? And to top that off, how about a FREE cup of Joe....
Every Thursday during the month of October, 7am - 9am, Poverello Coffee is serving up a free cup of coffee, because as Mark (owner) says: "everyone deserves great coffee". Poverello Coffee roasts beans right their at their shop, 16582 Gothard Unit O. It should be your source for coffee for your home or business. Create your own flavors, doesn't get any fresher. Pop in to say hi to Mark and have a cup and take home a bag of superb artisan roasted coffee! ( www.poverellocoffee.com for more info).

This weekend you can learn a bit more about what our firemen do here in Huntington Beach at their open house . Saturday the 9th, 10am-3p at the 18311 Gothard Street firehouse. It is in recognition of National Fire Prevention Week. Activities include meeting firefighters, touring the station and learning fire safety tips. There will be demonstrations at 11:30am & 1:30pm of vehicle extrication and live fire senarios. info: 714-536-5411

On Saturday (with a repeat on Sunday) you can hear a talk by Michael Franzese entitled "He Quit the Mob and Lived". Michael grew up as the son of the notorious Underboss of New York's violent and feared Colombo crime family. At his most affluent, he generated an estimated five to eight million dollars per week from legal and illegal businesses. It was a life filled with power, luxury ... and deadly violence. His talk will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Saturday at 6pm and again on Sunday at 10:15am where he'll recount his life in the mob and tell about his dramatic conversion. That should be an interesting story. More info: 714-962-5005

Do you have something on your calendar for Halloween yet? Do you like throwing on that costume and having a frightful good time? On Friday the 29th of this month, yours truly will hold my Annual Halloween BOO! the only downside is I still have to throw the party in Long Beach as I haven't been able to find a place around here that will accomodate me. bummer huh? Well if you feel like coming to a great party, all the info can be found at www.TheLocalCoast.com . it runs 8pm -2am. It is $20 and that includes food and all the fun you can handle (no host bar). There will be both a DJ in one area and live band in another for dancing. Tarot card reading and more. About 300 folks show up for this shin-dig. It is my 22nd year throwing this party so why not venture over the border and join the fun!

Pageantry World makes flags & sells American Flags - we all should be flying one

Pageantry World is the supplier of flags & banners to 7 Olymic Games and five Worlds Fairs
"Patriotism... is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime." Adlai Stevenson
It's not about waving a flag on the 4th of July or on Memorial Day. It is about waving the flag everyday of your life. We owe a lot to this country. Fly Your American Flag everyday. We specialize in custom and stock flags, banners, flagpoles and mounting hardware. Their goal is to give you personal attention whether you are the Olympics, a fair, an Amusement Park, corporation or an individual. They pride ourselves on delivering prompt and courteous service. Whether it is an American flag or any other custom flag, there are here to help. Remember, an American flag makes a great gift, Christmas or other times a gift is needed. They can be reached at: 714-330-4190 or cindy@wemakeflags.com

HB Propane come to you to change out your tank

Huntington Beach Propane is a great service here in Huntington Beach. Located at
18961 Gothard Street (at Garfield). Call them at 714-375-5701 / 24 hour: 714-709-3073 www.HBPropane.com
they come to you - free delivery - they will come to your home or office and exchange your standard tank for your BBQ or patio heater with a full one. Only $14.99 (plus tax) per tank. Let them do the dirty work. They also set up restaurants, hotels and bars with patio heaters for long or short term lease programs, as well as providing rental of patio heaters for home or business events/parties. Bring in your own tank to have filled at their location - Walk ins, RV's, campers, commercial truck are all welcome

new additions to Surf City Savings discount program

If you haven't visited Surf City Savings discount program in a while, it is time to go back to the site and check it out. There have been some additions made, check them out:
La Brique Steakhouse - $10 off your bill
DMES Medical Supplies - 10% off medical supplies
Mary Kay Cosmetics - 25% off entire order
Dr. Michael Fishman podiatrist - no copay discount
The Sweat House workout/training - dicount on classes
Southern Hemisphere Wine Center - $10 off purchase (of $50 or more)
Surf City DJ's for all your party needs - 20% off all services
Yep, some great discounts! and there are many other great discounts to be had in this city sponsored/endorsed program. If you know a business in town that would like to be part of it, have them contact me! If you are a business already in the program, keep in mind there is an opportunity to have your banner w/discount show up on the home page!! very inexpensive too. You will also get extra shoutouts in the email blasts with your home page presence. Feel free to contact me with questions.

Have a great weekend all and shop local in Huntington Beach!!

Events this weekend in Huntington Beach & new businesses in Surf City Savings program

so, you ask, "what is going on this weekend in Huntington Beach?", well let me tell you, there definitely is some good stuff and plenty of it.

Oktoberfest at Old World is fully underway. www.oldworld.ws has the schedule. get out and do some chicken dancing and beer guzzling. I'll be popping in there next week for Chamber of Commerce night (Thurs)!

On Saturday you will find the National Alliance on Mental Illness 5k walk: www.namiwalksoc.org ; Shipley Restoration Days: www.shipleynature.org ; Tribal Festival, Wetlands Tour, 2010 SoCal Film Festival - descriptions on the calendar of TheLocalHB. And one big event is the Grand Re-Opening of the College Country Shopping Center at 7378 Center Ave (at Gothard). It also doubles as the grand opening party for Good to Go Restaurants & The Living Temple. There will be Live music, Free Samples, Fun and Games, Raffle Prizes. It runs all day - 11am to 6pm, with some special music at 5pm.

The big deal for Sunday is the "Walk for the Animals" at 9am in Central Park (behind the Library). Take a walk and have some fun…Hawaiian style! 13th annual “Walk for the Animals” benefits the Orange County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. There will be over 500 animal lovers and dogs for a morning of fun, so come decked out in your favorite Hawaiian shirt! Lots of details about the event can be found...you know where....TheLocalHB calendar!!

Coming up on the 23rd is the Distance Derby and they are still have open vendors spots. You can get some great business exposure at this one with over 700 runners, their families, and beach-goers present. If you are a business with a product to give away, you can have a free vendor spot. It could be drinks, food bars, gift items, promotional products like (good) goodie bags (no, a pen with your name on it does not count!). You just can't hand out literature alone. You bring your own ezy-up, table chairs. if you don't have a canopy, the charge is $100. Still a great deal. If you are a business interested in being part of it and hand out just literature, the cost is $250, and that includes the canopy. If you'd like more info about the event, contact Gisela Campagne at (714) 374-5397 or gcampagne@surfcity-hb.org

If you're looking for a great gift for your wife or girlfriend, look no further than Absolutely Fabulous , 6026 Warner Ave (at Springdale in the Warner-Dale Square),for a great selection of Christine Alexander fine Swarovski clothing. Right now they are offering 40% off her line!!! details at www.absolutelyfabulous1.com

If you haven't visited Surf City Savings discount program in a while, it is time to go back to the site and check it out. A few of the new businesses now in the program are: La Brique Steakhouse, DMES Medical Supplies, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Dr. Michael Fishman podiatrist, The Sweat House workout/training, Southern Hemisphere Wine Center, and Surf City DJ's for all your party needs!! Yep, tons of great discounts to be had in this city sponsored/endorsed program. If you know a business in town that would like to be part of it, have them contact me! (I do the back end work on the site for the city).

Shred your documents FREE this Saturday in Huntington Beach

Got Paper? Need Shredding? Orange Community Bank & the Surf City Lions Club present this FREE Community Shred-a-thon in the bank's parking lot at 6491 Edinger (at Edwards) from 10am to 2pm this Saturday, the 25th. Bring your records (5 legal size boxes max) for professional shredding services provided by The Shredders. Stay and have lunch for a donation. All proceeds to benefit Lions Club charities. www.SurfCityLio ns.org.

It's not too late to register for the 13th Annual "Walk for Animals" to be held in Central Park East on Sunday October 3 to support the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals . Join the Orange County SPCA as well as Beach Blvd. of Cars and Advanced Veterinary Specialty Group (AVSG) and over 500 animal lovers and dogs for a morning of fun. You can pre-register on Saturday, September 25th John's Philly Grille. Cost: $20.00 by September 25th and $25.00 thereafter. Children under 12 are FREE. Packs of five or more pay $15.00 each if pre-registered by September 25th. At the event registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K/2K walks starts at 9:00 a.m. And don't forget to wear your Hawaiian digs for this fun filled event. For more information feel free to call (714) 374-7738 or visit www.orangecountyspca.org - the site has all the info that is planned that day and believe me, there will be a lot going on!

Ever look for a unique way to get your name out there? You've seen the lighted banner on those blimps at night? What about the same concept on a helicopter? Well, Skylight California offers a new and unique way to control and position your advertising over the exact target market that you need to reach with the use of the lighted banner mounted on their helicopter. Imagine the advertising impact when an 8 foot by 36 foot lighted bill board flies overhead and then hovers for up to 5 minutes over crowds of on lookers reading your compelling message in the night sky. See the banner in action at www.skylightcalifonria.com or call Tom at 714-225-6476 (or email tom@skylightcaliforia.com) to ask him questions. It's a pretty cool concept!

Lots of stuff to do in Huntington Beach this weekend

So, are we going to be seeing you all down at the Green Expo this Saturday? We are expecting a big crowd down at the pier - 10am to 4pm. Plus live music the during the event! Check out the vendors who will be present at www.HuntingtonBeachGoesGreen.com . Also going on this weekend is the Walk 4 Water at 8:30am down at Beach & PCH; the Pacific Islander Festival both Saturday & Sunday behind Central Library - of course you want to wait to go to that one on Sunday since you'll be at the Green Expo on Saturday! :-)
you will also find a couple of good events a little north of us (Sunset Beach/Seal Beach): Walk for the Beach & a Chili Cook-off. Sunday also has, here ih HB, the Surf City Dog Contest, Scooter/Electric Bike Meetup, Chefs for Scholarships, Dachshund Races (with Oktoberfest), and more. And you know where you can get all the details for these events don't you? www.TheLocalHB.com calendar section . Have fun this weekend, there is plenty to do!

Now let me tell you about a fairly new service here in HB...it will be useful for you if you use propane tanks in your home or business,,, you know for that outdoor heater or BBQ: HB Propane ( www.HBPropane.com ) has a service that will come to you! I used them for the first time earlier this week, and what a great service they have. Instead of dragging those empty tanks to a place to fill, they come to you. Free! For $14.99 (plus tax per tank) they will come to your place, take away the empty tank/tanks and leave full ones. You are paying pretty much the same price (possibly less) as taking them somewhere to fill or switch out. Visit their website or give them a call: 714-375-5701 / 24 hour: 714-709-3073. By the way, the also rent heaters if you find yourself in need of one.

So now that you have that filled and ready to go heater, you know what you need to go with it?? How about a new home! Pick one up while the prices are still so low. For some help with that, one fellow I like to recommend is Ray Peckham . He has been a realtor since 1972 and really knows his stuff, as well as having won many awards. You can reach him at 714-915-9520 or ray@Ray4Homes.com . If you are in the market at all, it is worth getting in contact with him. His website is www.Ray4Homes.com - you can read all about him there.

Have a great weekend and visit www.SurfCitySavings.com to download some coupons to save you some money while you are out and about.

Huntington Beach Green Expo this month

The Green Expo is right around the corner. September 18 right down at the Huntington Beach Pier, 10am to 4pm. Visit vendor booths displaying all kinds of information about being green, sustainable, & eco-friendly! You can enjoy live music from local bands while strolling the vendor area as well as live event painting! Check out the vendors who will be present at www.HuntingtonBeachGoesGreen.com .

If you are a business that is "green" and would like to be a part of the expo, it is not too late, although time is running out there are a few spaces left. The website also has the particulars for sponsor & exhibitor space. Let us know if you'd like to be part of this great event.

Now what if you are business that involves chocolate or wine?? Like a baker, candy store, restaurateurs, liquor store, wine distributor, holiday gift vendor, etc. Or know someone who is, well the Orange County Chocolate Festival is looking for you! November 5 & 6 there is going to be a big festival at Mile Square Park and they are still in search of exhibitors/vendors for that event. There is going to be chocolate tasting, wine tasting, demonstrations, holiday gifts and more. If you are interested, send me an email and I'll forward on the pdf with all the info to you. Or you can read more about and download a vendor application at www.OCchocolatefestival.com .

Since we are on the topic of causes, here is an event going on this weekend:
just north of the Wetland jetty at Brookhurst will be Walk for Wildlife, a 5k walk/run presented by the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center. Registrations begins at 8am. Info about the event at www.wwccoc.org . Also this weekend you'll find the Surf City Surf Dog Clinic, the BB Jazz Concert, ballet, pet adoptions, beach cleanup and more. Read the details about all the events going on at TheLocalHB.com calendar section .

Don't forget next Tuesday is the RBN luncheon at Seacliff Country Club - a great event bringing businesses from Huntington Beach as well as all surrounding communities together to network and do business together. Download the flyer here: https://acrobat.com/#d=UtiSho*h0M3e9P-HSGRHbA.

Labor Day weekend is here!!!

Can you believe Oktoberfest is already upon us! Try to make it out there this Sunday for opening day. It is only $10 and that includes admission and a meal. It is all to benefit the Therapeutic Riding Center of HB (www.trchb.org). Come by for Music, Food & Fun at Old World, 7561 Center Ave. There will be an Oompah band, beer drinking contests, shot girls, chicken dance, great beer & more. For tickets call 714-848-0966. Oktoberfest is just as fun as being at Oktoberfest Munich Germany or German Fest!!

Also this weekend over in Central Park you will find the annual Civil War Days which features live weapons demonstrations, living histories and battle reenactments. All refreshment proceeds benefit the Huntington Beach Historical Society. That runs all three days of the holiday and more info can be found on the calendar on my site.

With summer coming to a close, are you still contemplating doing a little house remodeling? If so, Bluemel Construction (562- 208-2623 or www.Bluemelconstruction.com ) is one contractor you can count on to do the job right. Quality and workmanship are a top priority for them. They can work with you, or your interior designer. Renovating your home or launching an improvement project is one of the most important decisions you can make. Making this decision with a licensed general contractor, a construction professional, ensures you are protected and you are receiving the highest quality workmanship and that is exactly what you get with Bluemel Construction!

Have some fun while supporting Huntington Beach charity!

Well it looks like the hard financial times it all the way around. I was talking to the folks down at our animal shelter (21632 Newland Ave), and they were saying adoptions are way down. If you are thinking at all about getting a dog or cat, please please consider adopting one. There are so many animals out there badly in need of a loving home. A few of them are posted on TheLocalHB ( http://thelocalhb.com/HB_locals/Pet_Adoption.html) , or better yet go by and give them a visit, it will be hard to walk out of there without a new "family member". Need some convincing as to how special dogs are as companions? watch this video: www.dogwork.com/feeling - it will make you smile for sure.

Looking for something to do this Friday night?
Think about heading on down to Old World for a some comedy improv. The Corporate Recess Players are performing. I've been to the show and is was darn funny. We laughed so hard. And, not only do you get a fun evening, you'll be helping out our very own Miss Huntington Beach with her charity fundraising efforts. If you go, when you buy your tickets, just say it is for Miss HB and a portion of the ticket sales go to her program. The show is only $15 pp and Old World is located at 7561 Center Ave. The show starts at 7pm (arrive early) and reservations can be made at 714-362-7480.

Another fun thing going on this weekend is a classic car show at the HB Elks Lodge on 7711 Talbert Ave. (it runs from 8:30am to 3pm). The admission is free and you find food, drink, vendors and raffles as well as plenty of cars and motorcycles. It is all to benefit the "The Will Surf Again" program which offers adaptive surfing for those who have suffered spinal cord injuries. Yep, another fun event for a good cause. So go out there have have a real good time.

Green Expo in Huntington Beach is right around the corner!!

Do you have the Huntington Beach Green Expo on your calendar yet? If not, well here you go: September 18, 10am-4pm. This year we will be at the Huntington Beach Pier. We expect a great turnout being at the beach. Plus there will be live concerts during the event for your listening enjoyment. If you'd like to be a vendor at the expo, please visit the expo website at www.HuntingtonBeachGoesGreen.com. All the info about the event as well as the vendor application can be found on the website.

Coming up Wednesday night (8/11) is an opportunity to get in some great networking. RBN is having their major business expo that night. They pull from all surrounding communities and expecting about 1400 attendees. The event is from 5pm - 8pm at the Hilton Hotel Orange County/Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol St in Costa Mesa. the $20 entrance fee includes all the networking you can handle (over 150 exhibitors!), parking, food & refreshments. No rsvp necessary. For more info: www.expo.rbningo.com/oc/index.asp

Have you been in to Absolutely Fabulous lately?? If you have not visited their expanded shop lately, you are missing out. The gift items are always being updated and with summer being a popular time for weddings, you can always find that perfect wedding gift there. Be unusual - don't get the standard "stuff" everyone else does for a gift! They carry the best home decor, jewelry and gifts to fit any budget. Visit them online at
www.absolutelyfabulous1.com or better yet, pop in to the shop, they are located at 6026 Warner Ave (at Springdale).