This month at the HB Art Center
It started out as another Fiber Show . . . .
But you have to look closely, because what started out as fiber has morphed into all sorts of MANufactured materials such as plastic, fabric, yarn, zip ties, paint, thread, ribbon, monofilament, painted string and twine, ribbons, and ink.
MANufactured opens on Friday, October 13th and will feature artwork by four artists: Cathy Breslaw, Amy Caterina, Maureen Shields, and Tomoko Suzuki. The exhibition explores models of painting and sculpture through the use of the aforementioned materials. These collective works transcend the idea of globalization and shrinking, obstacles and one's struggle to overcome them, fragments documenting one's life journey, land use and property value. As part of the opening day excitement and continuing throughout the duration of the exhibition, our project room will include opportunities for the public to create new grass patches. The artist Amy Caterina, will include the public's contributions into the exhibition or compose a new piece.
Enjoy an elegant day at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, while supporting the Art Center at this year's Brunch for the Arts hosted by the Huntington Beach Art Center Foundation on Sunday, October 15, 2006. This annual fundraising event will feature a gourmet buffet, with champagne and fine wines, a display of children's artwork from Art at the Beach, and a taste of the highly popular music series, Jazz at the Center. The event will highlight both live and silent auctions, which will include fine art, fine wine and fine jewelry. Please call the Art Center for details at: 714.374.1650.
Highlights from the Art Center's fall calendar include the annual Family Arts Day, which will be held Sunday, October 22 from 12 noon till 4 p.m. This event is free and offers workshops and activities for the whole family; materials will be provided. Sponsored by Target, Family Arts Day is designed for children of all ages. Workshops include ceramics, amazing monoprints, papermaking, mask making, painting, drawing collage and so much more! Workshops are led by professional artists and entertainment featuring performances by musicians and dancers will be presented throughout the afternoon. Don't miss out!
On Thursday October 26, the Art Center presents the Art of the Brew, a tasting of specialty microbrews created by local brew masters. The history of beer and the process of brewing each distinctive beer will be presented in a spirit of competition by BrewBakers, BJ's Restaurant and Brewery, Oggi's Pizza and Brewing Company and Huntington Beach Beer Company. Raffle prizes and munchies galore add to the fun, while guests vote for their favorite brew. Please join us for this uniquely different and totally fun event. Tickets are $15 per person.
Election Information for November
The City Clerk reminds us of the upcoming General Municipal Election November 7, 2006.
Local offices open for this year's election are four (4) City Council Members and the City Attorney. Candidates for the office of City Attorney include Incumbent Jennifer McGrath. Candidates for the office of City Council include (as they will appear on the ballot): Cathy Green, Flossie Horgan, Jill Hardy, Gil Coerper, Joe Carchio, Norm "Firecracker" Westwell and Joe Shaw. Measure T- the ballot measure to decide whether or not to build a Senior Center in Central Park - will also be on the November ballot.
The last day to register to vote in this election is October 23, 2006. Citizens who will attain 18 years of age on or before November 7, 2006 may register to vote for this election. If you have moved - you need to re-register. Registration is offered in the City Clerk's Office from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Voter registration is also available on the Orange County Registrar of Voters' Website: www.ocvote.com.
Sample ballot pamphlets will be mailed from the Registrar's Office in Santa Ana beginning approximately September 28, 2006 and completed around October 17, 2006.
The last day to apply for a regular Absentee Ballot is October 31, 2006. Emergency Absentee Ballots are issued only from the Registrar of Voters' Office on November 1 through November 7, 2006. November 7, 2006 is Election Day. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For translated election materials in Chinese, Korean, Spanish or Vietnamese, please contact the Orange County Registrar of Voters at (714) 567-7600 or visit www.ocvote.com.
Clerk's Office now offers photos for passports
The City of Huntington Beach Passport Acceptance Facility staff, located in the Office of the City Clerk on the 2nd floor of City Hall, is excited to announce that they now offer passport photograph services for members of the 
public who wish to complete the passport application process at one location.
For more information on this service, contact the City of Huntington Beach Passport Acceptance Facility at (714) 374-1600, or visit the facility at 2000 Main Street in Huntington Beach.
Fire Stations will open their doors October 14
The Huntington Beach Fire Department invites you and your family to attend "Open House" at all eight fire stations on Saturday, October 14 from 10AM - 3PM. For more information contact the Fire Department at (714) 536-5411. 
It's time for Fire Prevention Week, and from October 8-14, The Huntington Beach Fire Department is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to remind residents to 'Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch What You Heat.'
During this year's fire safety campaign, firefighters and safety advocates will be spreading the word about the dangers of cooking fires--most of which result from unattended cooking-and teaching local residents how to prevent cooking fires from starting in the first place.
According to the latest NFPA research, cooking is the leading cause of home fires. One out of three home fires begins in the kitchen-more than any other place in the home. Cooking fires are also the leading cause of home fire-related injuries.
"Often when we're called to a fire that started in the kitchen, the residents tell us that they only left the kitchen for a few minutes," says Fire Chief Duane Olson. "Sadly, that's all it takes for a dangerous fire to start. We hope that Fire Prevention Week will help us reach folks in the community before they suffer a damaging lesson."
- Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, broiling, or boiling food.
- If you must leave the room, even for a short period of time, turn off the stove.
- When you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, and use a timer to remind you.
- If you have young children, use the stove's back burners whenever possible.
- When you cook, wear clothing with tight-fitting sleeves.
- Keep potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper and plastic bags, towels, and anything else that can burn, away from your stovetop.
Shipley Nature Center Fall Activities
The annual Fall Native Plant Sale will be held at Shipley Nature Center located in Huntington Beach Central Park on Saturday, October 7 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Begin the Fall-Winter planting season with a great selection of California Native Plants (over 100 species to choose from). Stroll through the eight habitats and see how California Native Plants provide food, shelter and beauty for our local birds and wildlife and conserve water at the same time.
- Exhibits on: Monarch Butterfly Habitat, Container Gardening with Native Plants, Invasive Plants to Avoid
- Help and advice from Shipley Nursery Volunteers and Master Gardeners
- Complimentary shuttle service for shoppers and plants
- Refreshments available while you browse
- Free parking at the Shipley parking lot at 17829 Goldenwest near Talbert. Follow the path from the parking lot into the Park to the green Shipley Nature Center gates.
Shipley Restoration Day - Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to noon when volunteers come together to weed, water, plant, clear brush, tend the compost and vermiculture bins, perform building maintenance and do anything else needed to keep Shipley Nature Center open to the public. Tel: 714-842-4772.
Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau Update 
Warm summer weather, a healthy U.S. economy and a strategic marketing effort resulted in a record month of hotel revenue for Huntington Beach. Hotel revenue for July 2006 totaled $7,299,880, a 7.7 percent increase over July 2005, which tallied at $6,777,660, making it the highest month of hotel revenue on record.
For more information on the Bureau log onto www.surfcity-hb.org and click on the link under "What's New."
THE AGE WAVE: Are You Ready for the Ride?
Huntington Beach Senior Services believes that Civic Engagement is the key to the future of volunteerism and, to support this belief, is offering a free 5-week volunteering & caregiving class, The Age Wave-Are You Ready for the Ride. 
The class will be held Wednesdays October 4, 2006 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Rodgers Seniors' Center and includes CPR training. Huntington Beach Senior Services staff will cover the following topics:
Myths and Realities of Aging
Maintaining Boundaries
Basic Communication & Active Listening
Understanding the Grieving Process
Baby Boomers Redefining Aging
Signs & Symptoms of Abuse
Special Needs of the Homebound Elderly
The Aging Network & Community Resources
Volunteers are essential to the success of Huntington Beach Senior Services. Last year volunteers donated over 38,000 hours. Volunteers transport seniors, package and deliver meals, visit the homebound, provide information and 
referrals, and much more. By offering this class, The Age Wave-Are you Ready for the Ride, Huntington Beach Senior Services prepares volunteers to better serve this section of our community.
Some of the volunteer positions in Senior Services require this training including Friendly Visitors and the newly created Volunteer Escort. Friendly Visitors visit with senior clients who have limited social contact. The groundbreaking Volunteer Escorts will work through the transportation program to assist frail seniors on their errands, shopping or to the doctor's office.
Whether you plan to volunteer in the senior community or care for an aging loved one, this class prepares volunteers and caregivers to better serve seniors.
For additional information or to enroll please contact: Diane Swarts, Volunteer Services Coordinator, (714) 374-1544
Busy Month at the Central Library
The HB Central Library & Cultural Center will be hosting the 4th Annual Fall Gardening Seminar, sponsored by the 
University of California Cooperative Extension /Master Gardener's of Orange County. These seminars will take place on Saturday, October 21st from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
There are a wide variety of subjects to choose from which will be of interest to anyone concerned with; gardening in small spaces, landscaping for a healthier environment, finding the right tree for your space, proper pruning and general care of trees in the landscape, landscaping with native and drought resistant/tolerant plants, bugs: old new, exotic and commonplace and a session for transforming an eyesore into something beautiful and permanent.
A box lunch is available, by pre-order only, for the cost of $7.00 , or you may choose to buy lunch at the Library which has a caterer and café on the premises. Cost for the all day seminar is $33.00. For seminar questions or to obtain a registration form call: (714)708-1606 Extension 300
HB's own piano man,Vern Nelson's next big Concert will be Sunday, October 15th, 6pm at the Central Library & Cultural Center: Vern's concerts always entice with the promise of an element of surprise this one being designed as "Turbo-Beethoven" - the Waldstein, Kreutzer and Hammerklavier Sonatas with a special guest Bulgarian violinist. This will be the BEST CONCERT EVER.
If you haven't taken the opportunity to hear Vern's particular style and genius on the piano this is your chance. Tickets and Cd's are available at the door. For more information: (714) 235-VERN
Do you know the that the Orange County Rose Society meets every month at the Central Library in Meeting Rooms C&D, the first Thursday of each month 6:30 - 9:00pm. For more information contact: Denise Pulley at (714) 847-2016
Huntington Beach to Japan in 2007
Huntington Beach residents and friends are invited to participate as part of a city delegation to visit Japan, April 2-12, 2007. Sponsored by the Sister City Association of Huntington Beach, one highlight of the trip will be a visit to Anjo, which has been a sister city to Huntington Beach for 25 years. Tour members will experience the warm hospitality of Anjo citizens and enjoy a home stay with a local family.
Our visit to other cities in Japan will provide much enrichment and education, taking pleasure in centuries of charm, history and culture. Tokyo, the metropolitan capital of Asia; historical and beautiful Hiroshima, lovely and historic Kyoto, Okayama, and the renowned Korakuen Garden.
In 2002 a delegation from Huntington Beach experienced an unforgettable trip to Japan. Participants included city officials (at their own expense) and more than 25 others from the city. The excursion will be under the capable leadership of Peggy Mikuni of Yamato Travel Bureau, who says it was and is a privilege to work with the adventuresome people of Huntington Beach, and looks forward to planning another long remembered tour.
Watch the website for more detailed information at www.hbsistercity.org or call 714- 846-7685, or 1-800-334-4982
Entertainment Books available
Once again, Entertainment Coupon Books are being offered! These Books offer great values in the way of significantly reduced rates for Hotels, Movies, Theatres (including our very own H.B. Playhouse), Restaurants and Attractions of all sorts. Needless to add, they make great gifts at Holiday time and save previous time shopping for "stuff" that all too often gets returned anyway!
It might even pay dividends to keep one handy when planning on getting the most out of one's vacation as well. While most attractions are Orange County-based, many of the locales and best values offered have sites in other counties and even other states (including Hawaii). All coupons are "good" thru November 2007, so the sooner a Book is acquired, the longer one has to contemplate at one's leisure and enjoy accordingly. Books will not be available much beyond Thanksgiving, so if you are thinking of acquiring one, do not put that thought off too long!.
The prices is $35. Those interested may contact: Police Dept-Darrin Kossky @ 5944, City Yard-Julie Bott @ 5522, or Arnie Ross @ 5238.
Friends of the Library to host appearance of former President Bush's daughter -Author Doro Bush-Koch
On Tuesday evening, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Theater, Friends of the Library and Book Soup will 
present the only Orange County appearance of Doro Bush-Koch, daughter of former President George H. W. Bush. Ms. Bush-Koch is the author of the recently published book, My Father, My President which is filled with personal stories and family memories.
Bush-Koch's biography of her father is a fascinating, inside look at the life and career of George H. W. Bush. Priority seating and entry will be given to those who pre-order the book through Book Soup South Coast Plaza. Call 714-689-2665 or go to www.BOOKSOUP.com for details. Purchase of one book admits two people.
. . . and OC Register Food Editor Cathy Thomas
You are invited to join Friends of the Library for a luncheon at noon on Friday, October 20, at the Central Library 
as they present Orange County Register food editor, Cathy Thomas. Ms. Thomas, author of Melissa's Best Produce Guide, which received a starred review in Publisher's Weekly, is a twenty-year veteran of leading cooking classes that stress fun in creating picture-perfect, delicious dishes without spending all day in the kitchen.
Her interviews and demonstrations appear online at www.ocregister.com/food and include Cathy cooking with celebrity chefs and cookbook authors from Jacques Pepin to Zov Karamardian.
In 2001, Ms. Thomas was honored by winning first place in the Best Food Columns category in the national competition sponsored by the Association of Food Journalists. Reservations for luncheon and lecture are $15 and must be received by Monday, October 16. For more information call 842-4481 and press 7 at prompt.
HB Children's Library October 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.
Special Upcoming Events for October 2006:
Halloween Magic Show with Johnny Ace Palmer
Library Theater
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Tickets $3 Children/$5 Adults
World Champion Magician Johnny Ace Palmer's fun-filled show will delight children of all ages! Watch him pull a rabbit out of a hat! This Magic Show sells out every year so buy your tickets in advance. Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and join in a Costume Parade around the library after the show. Tickets on sale as of September 20.
Family Evening Pajama Storytime
Tabby Storytime Theater
Thursday, October 12, 2006 7:00 PM - Free
Come celebrate Halloween with stories, songs, puppets and more! Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear. Refreshments provided by the National Charity League.
For more information call (714) 375-5107.
Library rolls out new databases 
Want to listen to the words of important people from America's past or watch historic video clips? Can't get to the library to pick up a test book you need to apply for that new job? Working on a report for high school or college and need better information than what you're finding on the web?
Several new library databases allow you to do quality history and science research, read professionally-selected articles and take sample tests online, all from the comfort of your home. To access any of these databases, you'll need to have your library card and PIN handy when you visit the library's web site at www.hbpl.org. Just click on "Catalog" to begin!
A new look for the City's "Parks" Web Page
The City of Huntington Beach had redesigned its Parks web page. The new page will include over a hundred pictures capturing the beauty of Huntington Beach's most visited parks. All 70 parks are listed in alphabetical order with an address to the location.
There are seven parks featured. Each contains a list of amenities, historical background, fun facts and a link to location. Just go to www.surfcity-hb.org then click on the announcement under "What's New." Click on the arrows in each featured park's photo gallery to view what these parks offer.
Volunteers needed to deliver holiday meals
Delivering Holiday Meals to Huntington Beach seniors is a great way to introduce community service to children. On Thanksgiving morning and Christmas morning Huntington Beach Senior Services needs volunteers to deliver a festive meal to clients. 
Social Workers consider all of their 250 clients to ensure those without friends or family on the holiday will still have holiday cheer to anticipate. Norm's Restaurant prepares the holiday meals at cost. Volunteers pick up the meals from Norms between 11:00 a.m. and noon then deliver them to the seniors on their list in usually about 2-hours.
In addition to the meals, the National Charity League handcrafts gifts for each senior for the volunteers to deliver. The seniors look forward to the short visit from the friendly volunteers and their families as much as the delicious meal and gift.
The Huntington Beach Council on Aging and the Handycrafters fund the Holiday Meals program for Senior Services. To support the Holiday Meals program, visit the Handycrafter's display case in the lobby of Rodgers Seniors' Center to purchase scarves, sweaters, afghans and much more. To volunteer or for more information, call Diane Swarts 714-374-1544.
Opportunity for students to travel
Eight lucky Huntington Beach students will be selected as Youth Ambassadors to Japan or New Zealand for 2007. High school freshmen, sophomores and juniors who live or attend school in Huntington Beach are eligible. The program is a 
two-week reciprocal exchange. Ambassadors and their chaperone travel to New Zealand over spring break, and to Japan in early August. Students from both countries visit Huntington Beach the first two weeks in July.
The year 2007 marks the 25th year of the successful exchange with Waitakere, New Zealand and Anjo, Japan. In addition to the travel opportunity, the experience provides students with the understanding of foreign culture and a wonderful opportunity to broaden their horizons.
Come to hear 2006 ambassadors relate their experiences and answer questions on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at City Hall, Room B-8 at 7:00 p.m. This is a change from the central library location.
Applications are available at City Hall, Huntington Beach Central library, and on the Internet at www.hbsistercity.org. Deadline: Wednesday, November 22, 2006. For more information or an application, please call Carmen Erber, 846-7685, or Gisela Campagne of Community Services, City Hall 374-5397.
Chaperones needed for Sister City travel
The Sister City Association of Huntington Beach is seeking a chaperone for four student ambassadors to each of our sister cities: Anjo, Japan and Waitakere, New Zealand. Interested persons who either live or work in Huntington Beach are eligible.
Travel to New Zealand is over the spring school break, and to Japan the first two weeks in August. Both sets of students and their chaperones visit Huntington Beach the first two weeks in July. In a reciprocal arrangement, each chaperone will host the chaperone from the city they visit.
A stipend is offered to partially offset expenses. For information, please call 846-7685 or Community Services Department at 374-5397. Also visit our website at hbsistercity.org.
Come to hear the 2006 Ambassadors share their experiences on Tuesday, October 17, in Room B-8 at City Hall, 7:00 p.m. Applications are available at the main branch of the library from Community Services Department, 5th floor of City Hall and from our website.
Application deadline is November 15, 2006
Jack Orris is awarded the Mayor's Award
Tree Maintenance Leadworker Jack Orris was given the Mayor's Award on September 18, 2006 at the City Council Meeting. Jack has been a Huntington Beach City employee in the Tree Maintenance Department for over 37 years.
He has always worked with the planting and extraction section of the Tree Maintenance Department, it is estimated that Jack has planted over twenty thousand trees during his career. Jack has thousands of volunteer hours planting trees with the H B Tree society, Eagle Scout projects and other various organizations.
He is shown at the meeting with the mayor, Public Works Director Robert Beardsley, fellow co-workers and his wife, Sue and sons, Daniel and Tim.
October Television Schedule for Channel Three
| Community Bulletin Board | All Day, Everyday |
| City Council Meetings | October 2@ 6:00 pm Rebroadcast Oct. 3 @ 10 am & Oct. 2 @ 7 pm October 16 @ 6:00 pm Rebroadcast Oct. 17 @ 10 am & Oct. 18 @ 7 pm |
| Planning Commission Mtgs | October 10 @ 7:00 pm Rebroadcast Oct. 12@ 7:00 pm October 24 @ 7:00 pm Rebroadcast Oct. 26 @ 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 6 pm to 9 pm, Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.
The Classic Arts programming runs Sundays 8 am 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.