Monthly Online Newsletter - June 2006
Police Open House gives folks a firsthand look
The Huntington Beach Police Department held its open house on Saturday, May 13. Both young and old alike enjoyed this inside look into the headquarters of the Police Department who is dedicated to serving and protecting our community.
Visitors took tours of the Police Department, checked out the many displays, sat in cars and the helicopter and pet the K-9's.
The event was a great opportunity for children. They enjoyed the tours of the police station and the various exhibits, and were able to have their picture taken on a police motorcycle. Police estimated that more than 400 people stopped by to visit the open house.
The fish were biting at the Derby
The Ol' Fishin' Hole Derby for children with disabilities was held on Friday, May 12. The event was held at Carr Park with 180 children participating.
About 75 dedicated volunteers assisted them. This was a record-breaking year with the largest fish being a nine-pound carp caught by Mario Garcia. The school that caught the most fish was Schmidt, with 14 fish. Awards were also given to the top three students. 
This annual event is co-sponsored by the city of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Kiwanis Club. MEO, HBFA, and MEA also donated funds to make this event possible. Huntington Beach Rotary Club provided lunch.
The Huntington Beach Fishing Club sent many volunteers, and the Department of Fish & Game provided poles, fish, and volunteers. The children had a great time. 
Something moving through the Art Center
Streaming, a temporary outdoor installation at the Huntington Beach Art Center, was created by British artist David French. The fluid shapes installed on the top and front of the building expand on French's use of polystyrene-based forms that have allusions to waves and other natural forms.
Using the Art Center as a backdrop, the installation has the appearance of moving in, out, and through the building as if it were alive. Although alluding to natural phenomena, there is an "other worldly" quality to the forms as they pass through the building like a ghost traveling through a wall.
The work can be seen as you drive past the Art Center, yet takes on a changing quality when viewed from a distance. This is a temporary public artwork that will be dismantled soon. Don't miss the opportunity to see this amazing piece.
Concours d'Elegance will showcase the best of the best
The 21st Annual Huntington Beach Concours d'Elegance, one of Southern California's best known auto events, will be rolling into town again this summer. The Concours d'Elegance will be held on Sunday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will showcase more than 450 vehicles, and more than 60 classes.
The event will be held in Huntington Beach Central Park (on Talbert Ave. and Golden West St.) next to the Huntington Beach Public Library and Cultural Resource Center. Each year, select carmakers are featured. This year, the Concours will honor two separate marques. The Concourse will salute the American marque, with the Mustang, and will feature Ferrari as the import marque. Honda Motorcycles will also be showcased in this event.
The Concours d'Elegance began two decades ago, when car lover Bart McGrath decided that the children's section of the Huntington Beach Library at Central Park needed upgrading.
McGrath embarked on a two-decade-long fund raising effort that combined his love of automobiles with the development of a consistent source of money for the library. Organizers have been able to raise more than $300,000 for the library over the years and the event draws some 4,000 spectators annually.
In addition to viewing the more than 40 classes of car, motorcycles and vintage bikes, there will be food booths and live entertainment with singer Autumn Williams performing. Additionally, during the day, a live parrot show, a Harry Potter quiz show, and hot wheels racing will entertain the whole family.
Also featured will be an art show, where high school student finalists compete in "Imagination Takes to the Road," a celebrity-judged art contest.
For more information on the event and registration, visit the Concours d'Elegance website at www.hbconcours.org or call the Concours D'Elegance information line at (714) 375-5023. Tickets for the event are $10, and $2-off coupons are available at the Huntington Beach Library, or on the Concours website. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Huntington Beach Library Resource Center. Judging of cars will start at 9:30 a.m. and the event will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Calling all Pier Swimmers!
The 56th Annual Huntington Beach Open "Rough Water" Pier Swim Will Be Held Saturday, June 10. The event is sponsored by the Huntington Beach Community Services Department.
The first race is for ages 16-31 and will start at 8:45 a.m. The second race is for Masters through Ultra Masters and starts at approximately 9:30 a.m. followed by the Junior Men and Junior Women, 12-15 years of age, at 10:15 a.m. Trophies will be awarded for first through third places in each of the 11 divisions, with the Gene Belshe Memorial Perpetual Trophy going to the winning team and a trophy to the first Huntington Beach boy and girl.
This is one of the first regular ocean swims of the season. Almost 400 contestants participated last year. The public is invited to participate or come and watch the competition. Pre-registration will be taken at 2000 Main Street in Community Services until June 1.
The fee for pre-registration is $15 with a shirt, or $11 without a shirt. Late registration will be taken at the beach on June 10 between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. for $13 without a shirt. For further information, please call 536-548
Swing for Seniors
The Council on Aging's On Course Golf Tournament will be held Friday, June 23, at Meadowlark Golf course in Huntington Beach with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Each player package of $100 includes green fees, cart, BBQ lunch, and a buffet awards dinner. A Tournament Package is also available for an additional $50, which automatically enters the golfer in the putting contest, big prize drawing, five raffle tickets, and one mulligan.
The Huntington Beach Council on Aging represents local senior citizens, and all proceeds from the On Course Golf Tournament directly benefit Huntington Beach seniors through the many programs offered by the Michael E. Rodgers Seniors' Center and Huntington Beach Seniors' Outreach Center.
For more information, contact Cathy Meschuk at 968-7219. Registration packets are available at Rodgers.
Annual Distance Derby Run/Walk to Benefit Project Self-Sufficiency
On August 19, 2006, the City of Huntington Beach and Title Sponsor, Rainbow Disposal, will hold its 52nd Annual Distance Derby, the oldest run/walk in Orange County. The 10 mile run will begin at 7 am at beautiful Pier Plaza and head south for 2.5 miles along the service road. At 8:30 am the 5 mile run/walk will begin followed by the Surf Kids Fun Run at 10 AM. The event takes place on a flat course with a spectacular view of the ocean!
Again in 2006, race proceeds will go to support Project Self-Sufficiency. Project Self-Sufficiency (PS-S) is a city program that provides support for low-income, single parents and their children.
To participate in the PS-S program, parents must be: single, attend school/occupational skills training, live or work in Huntington Beach and be highly motivated to work toward achieving a career that will support their family. Each year, Project Self-Sufficiency recognizes participants for their outstanding accomplishments at the annual "June Recognition Program." This year, PS-S will be recognizing 30 single parents for their achievements and will award over $50,000 in educational scholarships.
At the June 2006 program, Project Self -Sufficiency will proudly recognize Mark for his accomplishments in the program. Mark is a single father of a daughter, Annabella, and has been in the PS-S program for almost 2.5 years.
Mark is also in the AGS Honor Society. He has struggled with paying the rent, making sure his daughter had adequate child-care, food, and other necessities, just like so many other parents. But this June, Mark is receiving his AA degree from Golden West College. He has plans to transfer to a 4- year college and work towards his BA. "It has been tough," he says but PS-S has helped me and I am in my final semester at GWC and will receive my AA in May of 2006. I know that this dream would not have come true if it wasn't for the PS-S Foundation, Golden West College, Susan Edwards and the awesome community we live in…. Huntington Beach! Thank you everyone!" Mark is a real success story and we are very proud of his accomplishments.
There are also many opportunities for businesses and non-profit organizations to become involved in this fabulous community event. If you are interested in being an event sponsor or a volunteer, please contact the Huntington Beach Community Services Department at 536-5486, or to register for the event, visit www.active.com
Updated Passport Requirements for Travel to Mexico or Canada
The City of Huntington Beach, through the City Clerk's Office, has been designated as a United States Passport Acceptance Facility. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will require all U.S. citizens, citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, and citizens of Canada and Mexico to have a passport or other accepted secure document that establishes the bearer's identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the United States by January 1, 2008.
The Initiative will be rolled out in phases. The proposed timeline will be as follows: December 31, 2006 - Requirement applied to all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. December 31, 2007- Requirement extended to all land border crossings as well as air and sea travel.
United States citizens can visit the State Department's travel website, www.Travel.state.gov, or call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 for the most current information. Visit the City Clerk's Office to apply or obtain forms, or call our Passport information line 714-374-1600.
Rodgers Seniors' Center to offer new computer classes
The Michael E. Rodgers Seniors' Center is getting older adults and seniors computer savvy thanks to a new computer lab and a great team of volunteer teachers.
Keeping Your Computer Up-to-Date is the first of two new classes that begin in June. This class will help your computer live longer, perform better, avoid debilitating crashes and keep your programs current and up to date. Other topics include information on how to protect your computer from harm and data destroying viruses and how to remove Spyware that can track your web surfing habits, steal your passwords credit card numbers and other private information. The Keeping Your Computer Up-to-Date class will be held on Wednesdays, June 7, 14 & 21, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A $20 donation is suggested.
The other new class coming is E-mail Attachments. This two-week class will teach you how to view and file e-mail attachments you receive, and how to attach photos or other files to your e-mails before you send them out. More importantly, you will learn the secret of organizing the information on your computer so you can quickly find everything quickly. The E-mail Attachments class will be held on Tuesdays, June 20 & 27, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A $20 donation is suggested. To enroll, stop by the Rodgers Seniors' Center front counter.
Michael E. Rodgers Seniors' Center is located at 1706 Orange Ave., Huntington Beach. For more information, please call the Michael E. Rodgers Seniors' Center at (714) 536-9387.
Children drown without a sound
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children under the age of five. Drowning usually occurs quickly and silently, often in a matter of seconds. The majority of these incidents occur in residential swimming pools and open water sites, but children can drown in as little as one inch of water and are therefore at risk of drowning in wading pools, bathtubs, buckets, diaper pails, toilets, spas and hot tubs.
The following tips can help prevent childhood drowning:
- Install alarms on doors and windows leading to the water that are five feet above ground level so children cannot reach them.
- Secure and lock all doors, windows and gates leading to the pool/spa when not in use.
- Install self-closing, self-latching fence gates, side gates and doors leading to the pool/spa area with latches above a child's reach (54 inches high). Gates should open outward.
- Whenever children are in the water, assign a water watcher who knows how to swim and will supervise the pool/spa area. Assign a second adult to maintain constant visual contact with the children in the pool/spa.
- Never leave a child alone near a pool/spa, bathtub, water-filled bucket, pond or any other standing water in which a child's nose and mouth may be submersed.
- Don't rely on swimming lessons, life preserves or other equipment to make your pool "child safe."
- If a child is missing, always check the pool area first.
- Take an infant/child CPR class, and encourage anyone who will supervise your child to do the same.
Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors coming to HB
Tuesday, June 6th, the Firefighters Quest Rally for 2006 will visit Huntington Beach at approximately 1:30 pm. This is the 10th annual Quest Rally and will be starting on June 4th in Riverside County and ending on June 9th in San Fernando Valley. The Quest will make 104 stops. The stop in Huntington Beach will be at Pier Plaza where the Huntington Beach Firefighters Association will be presenting a check to the "Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors."
Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors is a non-profit organization managed by firefighters and civilians who volunteer their service and are dedicated to assist those that have been affected by burn injuries. Through the efforts of this organization, support ranges from family and patient visits to providing material and/or monetary support to the patients and/or immediate family to assist during the critical time of recovery.
Shipley Nature Center holds first annual Spring Festival
On Saturday, April 29, the Shipley Nature Center celebrated its First Annual Spring Festival. The Friends of the Shipley Nature Center have spent the last few years 
working to remove 350 tons of weeds and non-native plants from their 18 acres to make room for California flora. At the Spring Festival, they were able to showcase the results of all their hard work, turning the nature center into an environment of thriving native plant life and wildlife.
Five demonstration gardens were created to show what native plant life can add to a garden. Using native plants in your garden will help to restore some of the natural biodiversity in our area, reduce the use of water because native plants require little or no supplemental irrigation, reduce the use of pesticides, and will allow 
you to enjoy a low-maintenance garden.
The Spring Festival at Shipley aimed to educate and entertain. An information fair provided displays from nature-friendly organizations and vendors, Rainbow Disposal gave a recycling program demonstration, there were habitat tours, and music from the bluegrass band the "Fifth Wheel" provided great entertainment for the festival.
HB Playhouse to present American Comedy
The Huntington Beach Playhouse will be presenting the play "You Can't take it With You" from June 23 through July 9. This touching and entertaining play is the epitome of a 1930's American Comedy. The story centers around the Vanderhofs, a very large and loving, although eccentric family. Paul makes fireworks in the basement, aspiring playwright Penny, keeps candy in a skull, Ed plays the xylophone and accidentally places subversive messages in candy boxes. How will Alice bring her potential in-laws, a stuffy Wall Street family, over for dinner without ruining her chances with boyfriend Tony - or ending up in jail?
The Huntington Beach Playhouse is a community theater group that performs seven shows a year at the theater at the Huntington Beach Central Library. The Central Library Theater is located between Gothard and Goldenwest Streets. Tickets for "You Can't Take it With You" are $25 and available by calling (714) 375-0696.
July Fourth Parade will feature Shirley Jones as Grand Marshall
The 102nd Annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade and Celebration kicks off on July 2 with a 3-day Pier Plaza Expo featuring the 64 foot Johnsonville Rolling Grill all the way from Wisconsin. They'll be on hand to serve up their famous brats while holiday celebrants stroll among the numerous Expo vendors. Kids entertainment, crafts and other delicious treats round out the 3-day Expo.
On July 4th the famed Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade steps off at 10 am at 8th and PCH following the early morning Pancake Breakfast at Lake Park and Surf City 5K Run. The Parade turns north on Main Street, ending at Yorktown. Celebrities, military, community and equestrian units round out the 300+ entry parade. Celebrities include Shirley Jones, Marty Ingles, John Castellanos from the Young and the Restless, Sports Grand Marshal volleyball player Randy Stoklos and Teen Grand Marshall Scarlett Pomers.
Shirley Jones, film and television actress, who may best be known as "Mrs. Partridge," also starred in such classic movies as "Oklahoma" and "The Music Man." Marty Ingles is a standup comedian, turned actor who had his first movie in 1961, 
called "Armored Command." Marty has also appeared on television and has done voice characterizations for animated TV shows. Scarlett Pomers can currently be seen on the WB television show REBA, as "Kyra". Scarlett is also well known for her recurring role as "Naomi Wildman" on Star Trek:Voyager.
Stay all afternoon at the beach, take in Main Street's shops and eateries, listen to live entertainment at the Pier and grab your spot on the Pier or on the sand for spectacular Fireworks Over the Ocean at 9:00 p.m.
Complete information on the city's 4th of July Celebration can be found by clicking on the "Freedom for All" logo on the city's homepage or by going directly to www.hb4thofjuly.org.
Don't forget to stop by any HB Albertsons store, Combest General Store at Bella Terra, California Greetings, downtown on Main Street, or at Wal-Mart for your official 4th of July commemorative logo merchandise. See you at the Celebration!
Adventure Playground give kids a chance to be kids
Every summer, the kids in Huntington Beach are given the opportunity to play as children once played in the days of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. Adventure Playground provides children with a wonderful playing experience with forts, rafts on a small pond, rope bridges, a cable slide, and a great mud slide. This adventure is best suited for children from ages six to twelve-years-old, and will provide them with a great day of fun.
Adventure Playground will be open from June 27 through August 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Children must wear tennis shoes and be prepared to get dirty. A change of clothes, a towel, and a plastic bag for the wet clothes are recommended.
For more information and group reservations, call (714) 842-7442. A small fee of $3 per child is charged. Adventure Playground will be held at the Huntington Beach Central Park between Gothard and Goldenwest Streets. Enter from the Central Library parking lot.
Library Volunteers are honored at Luncheon
On Monday, May 1st, the City and the Library honored approximately 140 volunteers for their 48,284 hours of service contributed to library activities in 2005. At a 
garden-themed luncheon entitled, "Volunteer, Our Appreciation for You Just Grows and Grows," the volunteers were treated to a meal catered by Love at First Bite and entertainment provided by harpist, Hong Liang.
Words of appreciation were offered by Mayor Dave Sullivan; City Administrator, Penny Culbreth-Graft; and Library Director, Ron Hayden. Special gifts and awards were presented to 36 attendees who had attained upwards of 1,500 to 15,000 volunteer hours.
The event culminated with the presentation of the Volunteer of the Year award to Friends of the Library volunteer, Dorothy Boesch. Dorothy has been a mainstay of the Friends since 1977. In 2005 alone she contributed 670 hours and has an impressive cumulative total of 7,885 hours of service. Our congratulations to Dorothy Boesch on this well-deserved recognition!
Dorothy has been a mainstay of the Friends since 1977. In 2005 alone she contributed 670 hours and has an impressive cumulative total of 7,885 hours of service. Our congratulations to Dorothy Boesch on this well-deserved recognition!
Health Hazards In Our Homes
Provided by Environmental Review Board
(Part 1 of 2 parts)
We go about our daily lives taking for granted that the environment surrounding us is safe. However, we can minimize the potential risk from health hazards to our families and us by taking a few precautions.
Lead Poisoning - Largely believed to no longer be an issue of concern, lead poisoning is a potential risk in any home built prior to the early 1980's. Between 1960 and 1980, the population of Huntington Beach grew from 11,500 to 170,505. Consequently, a large portion of the homes in the city date from the 1960's and 1970's and many of those homes may have lead based paint beneath later coats of the newer lead free paints.
If a child is exposed to lead based paint as a result of breathing paint dust or eating paint chips, the lead may accumulate in the organs of the body. Additionally, plumbing that contains lead or pottery that may contain a lead glaze can result in lead ingestion. Lead poisoning may cause a wide range of symptoms, depending on the amount of lead in the system. Symptoms range from mild learning disabilities to permanent mental retardation as well as gastro-intestinal illnesses or anemia.
Lead poisoning can occur over a long period of time, so if your home's construction dates to the '60's, '70's or earlier, it may be well worth the investment to have your children tested periodically for lead. Avoiding risk of lead exposure: The American Academy of Pediatrics provides these guidelines to determine if your child is at risk:
Does your child visit regularly or reside in a house built prior to 1950?
Does your child regularly visit or reside in a house built prior to 1978 that has been remodeled within the past six months?
Has a sibling, housemate or playmate been treated for lead poisoning?
Has your child been previously found to have high levels of lead in his or her blood?
Does your child live with an adult whose job or hobby involves exposure to lead?
Does your child live near an industry that would be likely to release lead into the environment?
Does your child live within one block of a major highway or busy street?
Has your child been given home remedies (azarcon, greta, pay looah)?
Do you use hot tap water for cooking or drinking? Use cold tap water in cooking and let water run for 15-30 seconds before using it.
Does your family use crystal, pottery or ceramics for cooking, eating or drinking? Some of these materials may contain lead.
Have you seen your child eat paint chips?
Have you seen your child eat soil or dirt? Keep the areas where your children play clean.
Have you been told your child has low iron? Provide your child a diet rich in iron and calcium.
| Sources: | Medem.com; American Academy of Pediatrics, excerpt from 'Caring for your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5', Bantam, 1998. www.epa.gov/lead National Lead Information Center: 1-800-424-LEAD |
Carbon Monoxide (CO) - This toxic gas is a leading cause of poisoning deaths (about 300 annually) in the US due to lung and brain damage. Additionally, many serious injuries occur due to CO poisoning. Many materials emit Carbon Monoxide when burned, including wood, oil, gasoline natural gas and coal.
Symptoms include: dizziness, shortness of breath, headaches, nausea, confusion, and fainting and usually occur after being in an enclosed area. If you or a family member experience these symptoms get fresh air immediately and then visit your doctor or an emergency room promptly. Some recent research with rats suggests that even low levels of extended CO exposure might result in symptoms of impaired hearing development.
As a precaution, to avoid the risk of CO poisoning, it is highly advisable to purchase a CO detectors and install them near possible CO sources, e.g., fuel-burning appliances, such as; the furnace, fireplaces, water heater, or garage.
Other ways to minimize risk from Carbon Monoxide poisoning is to make sure chimneys, flues and all fuel burning appliances are properly installed and are clean and clear of accumulated debris; have oil or gas burning appliances inspected annually, e.g., ranges, ovens, dryers, space heaters, and wood burning stoves; never use a camping stove, lantern or any type of charcoal burning grill indoors or in an enclosed area; never let a car idle in a closed garage or use gasoline powered equipment, such as home generators in enclosed areas or outdoors but close to an air intake to the home.
| Sources: | Medem.com, JAMA & Archives, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Consumer Product Safety Commission, US Environmental Protection Agency http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/75/89810.htm |
HB Mobile Home Advisory Board needs Board Members
The Huntington Beach Mobile Home Advisory Board is seeking applications from local residents and Huntington Beach mobile home park owners interested in serving the community. This Board was created by the City Council with the purpose of addressing issues among the City's 18 mobile home parks and providing a forum for mobile home residents and park owners to resolve conflicts.
Eligible candidates will be selected to serve on the Board to represent the following constituencies: mobile home residents, owners of mobile home parks, and citizens not affiliated with park residents or owners. The Board currently has two mobile home park owner representative vacancies and one mobile home park resident representative vacancy. However, applications for all three member groups will be accepted until July 1, 2006. For more information or to obtain an application, please call the City Council office at (714) 536-5553 or the Economic Development Department at (714) 536-5542.
Green Thumb - Blue Ocean
Yards throughout our community are vibrant with red roses, yellow sunflowers and green lawns-but let's not forget about our blue ocean. Many common yard care activities could lead to water pollution; but by simply changing one or two individual practices in our yards, we can help reduce urban runoff and improve the health of our waterways.
Urban runoff occurs when excessive water from irrigation carries litter, lawn clippings, motor oil, pet waste, and other pollutants into the storm drain.
When urban runoff flows from your property, it carries almost everything in its path down the storm drain where it flows untreated directly to our creeks, rivers, bays, beaches and ocean. This includes fertilizer, pesticides and trimmings from your yard, and oil and litter from our streets. To reduce and prevent pollutants from entering the storm drain, follow these simple tips:
- Follow directions when applying fertilizers or pesticides, and never water directly after applying them, unless directed by the manufacturer.
- Control pests using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. Access free pest notes and IPM information at www.ipm.ucdavis.edu or call the UCCE Master Gardener hotline at (714) 708-1646 for assistance with gardening questions.
- Sweep up all cut grass, trimmings, leaves, and dispose of them as green waste.
- Clean up fluid leaks by absorbing them with kitty litter, sweep it up and dispose of it in the trash.
- If your pet spends time in your yard, check regularly for pet waste, pick it up and dispose of it in the trash or toilet.
Overwatering our lawns is a common source of urban runoff. When a lawn is over-saturated, excess water flows off the landscape into streets, where it may enter the storm drain and our waterways. To prevent overwatering, follow these simple tips:
- Plant plants that require less water.
- Water early in the morning to reduce evaporation.
- Set your irrigation timer to water in 3-4 minute cycles.
- Shut off your irrigation timer or use the rain-delay feature before and during rain events.
- Adjust your irrigation schedule by using the water index at www.bewaterwise.com.
City Treasurer honored as a Woman of Distinction
Soroptimist International Huntington Beach held their twenty-first Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 12 at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, with the theme of "Making a Difference for Women."
Shari Freidenrich, the elected City Treasurer, was one of the 2006-2007 Women of Distinction Honorees for Economic and Social Development. Shari graduated from Washington State University summa cum laude.
She has been elected in 1996, 2000, and 2004 and has dedicated much of her time performing the specialized professional responsibilities in such a manner that she has saved the City over $13 million since taking office.
Shari also recently received the Washington State University Alumni Achievement Award for her significant service to the university.
She has served as Past President to the Rotary Club of Huntington Beach, Soroptimist International of Huntington Beach, and the Alumni Association for Washington State University.
Human Resource Information Now on the City's Website
Announcing a new Human Resources section on the City's Website! Now in addition to viewing current job openings, additional information is available:
Benefit Summaries (by bargaining unit)
FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) regarding Employment Application
Job Descriptions
Human Resources Office location
Memoranda of Understanding
Organizational Charts
Pay Schedules
Be sure to check out the new additions and all the great information at www.surfcity-hb.org.
HB Children's Library Summer Activities
The Central Library offers a variety of programs and activities for children! In addition to participating in weekly storytimes and crafts, kids can visit the Children's Department for computer and Internet access. Visit our website at www.hbpl.org for a listing of our regularly scheduled storytimes. Or call 375-5107.
Special Upcoming Events for June 2006: 
Family Evening Pajama Storytime
Tabby Storytime Theater
Thursday, June 8, 2006 7:00 PM - Free
Come celebrate the upcoming Summer Reading Program with animal stories, songs, puppets and more! Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear. Refreshments provided by the National Charity League.
Festival of Folktales - Kick-off Celebration for the 2006 Summer Reading Program
Outside Courtyard
Tuesday, June 27, 2006 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tickets $.50 to $2.00
Storytellers presenting tales from around the world, performances of international music, marionettes, dancers, crafts and children's theater combine to make this one of the library's best-attended events each year. This is also the opening day of the Summer Reading Program, "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales" and for our young adult readers, "Creature Feature." Enjoy the Festival of Folktales and register for this summer's reading program! Tickets can be purchased in advance in the Children's Department or on the day of the Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets for games, face painting and crafts are $.50 to $2.00. Food will be available for cash purchase.
Summer Reading Program 2006
Central Library and all branches
June 27-August 25 -- FREE
For ages 2 - 12 "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales" and for ages 13 and up "Creature Feature" -- Join the Library's Summer Reading Program! Children 2 years and older can register at the Central Library or at any of our four branch libraries. Registration is open June 27 through August 5.
Cable TV Storytime
Tabby Storytime Theater -- FREE
Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 10:30 AND 11:30 AM (2 different tapings)
Here's your chance to be on television! Come hear songs, stories, music, puppets and more. Fun for everyone!
The Huntington Beach Art Center presents Jazz at the Center
Vocalist Janis Mann appears at the Huntington Beach Art Center for an afternoon of world-class jazz on Sunday, June 25 from 4-6:30 pm. A master of the concert stage, Janis enthralls audiences with her lush vocal interpretations, clear and skillful phrasing, and a personality that embraces each individual as if she were singing for him or her alone.
Mann, a native New Yorker, is a mature stylist with absolute confidence in her skills, and duly acknowledged by her peers. Legendary jazz drummer Roy Haynes says of her: "Great singer! I haven't heard anyone like Janis Mann in years."
Diane Schuur says: "Janis is a wonderful vocalist and a star in her own right." Bassist, composer, arranger John Clayton calls her "a singer who understands and delivers the meaning and the music of a song."
The great tenor saxophonist, Houston Person, said this about her newest album: "Let It Happen is a great CD. Janis has selected some wonderful tunes and sings them the way they should be sung."
A stellar trio accompanies Mann on this performance: pianist Stuart Elster, a noted conductor and jazz artist who has worked with Carmen McRae, Willie Bobo, and many other jazz luminaries; bassist Paul Gormley, whose credits include stints with Woody Herman, Joe Williams, and Anita O'Day; and legendary drummer Roy McCurdy, professor of jazz studies at USC and a veteran of Cannonball Adderley's Quintet and the ArtFarmerBennyGolson Jazztet.
Presented in an intimate cabaret style setting, this is sure to be a standout performance you won't want to miss.
The Art Center's music program, Live at the Center, is sponsored by the Boeing Company, The Huntington Beach Art Center Foundation and the City of Huntington Beach.
For information and reservations, call the Art Center at 714.374.1650.
H.B. Tree Society newest member is a name-less tree!
Thanks to the generous donations from the employees of Boeing, Chevron Corp., and other business leaders, the Huntington Beach Tree Society acquired a tree costume to present the fun side of planting and caring for our trees.
So far, the tree has made appearances at the Oakview Elementary School Tree Planting (pictured) and the Arbor Day Celebration at the Shipley Nature Center on April 22nd.
Being Name-less is not fun, so the H.B. Tree Society is hoping that you will participate in naming the tree.
Please send your imaginative name for the tree to the H.B. Tree Society per phone (714-564-1396) or by email horsetree100@aol.com.
Golf Tournament a "Thundering" success
Last year, the City of Huntington Beach adopted the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines to support the Marines and Sailors of the battalion and their families, with special emphasis on supporting emergencies and special needs of the families while the battalion is deployed.
The Tun Tavern Golf Tournament, named for the birthplace of the Marine Corps in 1775, took place at Camp Pendleton on May 22nd. The tournament was supported by the local business community, city employee associations and private citizens. Marines of the Thundering Third participated in the tournament and set up a weapons display.
Eric Haghani honored with May Mayor's Award
Eric Haghani received the prestigious Mayors Award at the May 15th City Council meeting. Eric was presented with this award due to his great customer service and dedication to the City, as he works as a Plan Check Engineer in the Building and Safety Department.
Eric's strong customer service is evidenced by his approachable, patient and humble personality, while dealing with the dramatic amount of construction activity in our City.
Eric recently was a big part of the department being able to compete for a FEMA Grant for our City. This grant is for the seismic retrofit of City Hall and due to Eric's diligence, we were successful in receiving a $3 million dollar grant to ensure that the City Hall will be safe for all that work and visit for many years to come.
Eric and his wife, Guity, are pictured below with Building and Safety Director Ross Cranmer and Mayor Dave Sullivan.
June Television Schedule for Channel Three
| Community Bulletin Board | All Day, Everyday |
| City Council Meetings | June 5@ 6:00 pm Rebroadcast June 6 @ 10 am & June 7 at 7pm June 19 @ 6:00 pm Rebroadcast June 20 @ 10 am & June 21 @7 pm |
| Planning Commission Mtgs | June 13 @ 7:00 pm Rebroadcast June 27 @ 7:00 pm June 27 @ 7:00 pm Rebroadcast June 29 @ 7:00 pm |
Informational programming will be running on Channel 3 according to the following schedule: (Subject to change) Mondays from 9 am to noon, Wednesdays from 2 pm to 5 pm Fridays from 6pm to 9pm, Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm
The Classic Arts programming runs Sundays 8am to noon and 7 pm to 11 pm; Mondays 2 pm to 6 pm; Tuesdays 5 pm to 7 pm; Wednesdays 8 am to noon; Thursdays 3 pm to 7 pm; Fridays 8 am to noon; and Saturdays 4 pm to 6 pm and 8 pm to 10 pm.