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Youths honored for good character
The Huntington Beach Youth Character Awards will honor youths whose achievements demonstrate a commitment to qualities associated with good character. The ceremony, sponsored by the local Children's Needs Task Force and the city, will be at 10 a.m....Tags: Arts and Culture, Awards and Prizes, Ceremonies, Human Interest
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Keeping watch over kids in the system
Richard Robitaille feels gratified when the twins race to him, waving greetings. They're not his children; they're not even related. They are 5-year-old boys who he has nurtured for more than a year with his wife Patricia. Although this responsibility...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Justice System, Abusive Behavior, Ceremonies, Personal Service
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Around Town: Family campus at Golden West closer to reality
This year's sixth annual Surf City Splash raised $100,000 for several charities, according to a news release from the Surf City Rotary Club of Huntington Beach. More than 230 guests attented the event at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, enjoying...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Politics, Ceremonies, Human Interest, Polio
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A classical 'Connection'
Grant Sevdayan founded the Huntington Beach Symphony to fill a vacuum in the local musical landscape. Although the city offered a vibrant rock scene, Sevdayan also knew of formally trained classical musicians who were forced to stay home or drive 15...
Tags: Entertainment, Music Industry, Concerts, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Heart Failure
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Event gets everyone smiling
Surfing can be more than catching a few waves with friends. For some, it's about empowerment and the feeling of being able to accomplish anything they put their minds to, said Paulette Wilhelmy, a spokeswoman for the upcoming Surf's Up for Down Syndrome...Tags: Arts and Culture, Ceremonies, Social Issues, Mark Trumbo, Jered Weaver
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In the Pipeline: 'The Wonder Dog' creates big day for 'Up syndrome'
I love talking to former Major League ballplayer and Angels' broadcaster Rex Hudler. "The Wonder Dog" as he is known, just always exudes so much enthusiasm and feel-good energy. He's energetic, spiritual, and seems to spend every waking moment trying to...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Mike Trout, Hank Conger, Baseball, Ceremonies
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Anniversary song tells of chorus's ability
When the Orange County Women's Chorus commissioned Kirke Mechem to compose a piece to celebrate their 15th anniversary, he gave them "We Can Sing That" — a song about how the choir can perform any kind of music effortlessly. If Mechem had titled...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Jane Austen, Music Industry, Ceremonies
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Natural Perspectives: Live long and help the Earth prosper
For about 12 years now, Louann and I have been writing columns for these pages. We regret that this is our last. Presumably, the Independent will be going in a new direction. Unfortunately, the folks there have decided that we — and many other...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Arts and Culture, Conservation, Separation of Church and State, Environmental Pollution
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Classically Trained: How does one begin to enjoy that 'classical' music, anyway?
I love the world of so-called "classical" music. To me, it's like this secret art form that so few in society truly comprehend. And yet for those in the club, there it is, so clearly summiting the mountain of artistic endeavors. Year after year, it...Tags: Fisher-Price, Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Car Guides and Reviews, Apple iTunes
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Haakenson: Surf City Days promises plenty of fun
The calendar says this weekend is the last weekend of the summer. The first day of fall is Sept. 22, which also happens to be my 50th birthday. Anyway … what better way to spend the last weekend of the summer hanging out at the beach doing...Tags: Arts and Culture, Windsurfing, Awards and Prizes, Ceremonies, V (tv program)
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City Lights: Community, animals owe her a lot
This week, Times Community News lost a longtime member of its family. It was a member whom, to my knowledge, I never met in person. Such is the nature of email. Barbara Fischer, who for years contributed the Pet of the Week feature, died Wednesday...Tags: Arts and Culture, Dog (animal), Ceremonies, Human Interest, Cancer
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Down on Main Street
He's traveled far and wide to the some of the most desired surf spots in the world, but no matter the exotic destination, Main Street, Huntington Beach, will always remain a magical place for Andy Verdone. It's where the Huntington Beach High surf...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Surfing, Ceremonies, Folklore and Mythology, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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