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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: Awards and Prizes, Culture, Human Interest, Arts and Culture
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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: Personal Service, Culture, Crime, Law and Justice, Abusive Behavior, Justice System
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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: Polio, Elections, Social Issues, Politics, Culture
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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: Jered Weaver, Social Issues, Culture, Mark Trumbo, Arts and Culture
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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: Hank Conger, Mike Trout, Kansas City Royals, Sports, Authors
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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: Poetry, Anglicanism, Jane Austen, Music Industry, Religion and Belief
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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: Awards and Prizes, V (tv program), River Surfing, Culture, Entertainment Events
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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: Cancer, Culture, Human Interest, Dog (animal), Arts and Culture
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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: Travel, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Sports, Culture, Trips and Vacations
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TILL JUNE 23 West Coast Artists "Contemporary Traditionalists: A West Coast Perspective," a show featuring 48 works by 18 South Orange County artists, runs at the Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St. Among the artists on display are Scott Albert,...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Star Wars (movie), Summerfest, Jaws (movie), Concerts
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Greer's OC: Taste of Orange County is back after long hiatus
Taste of Orange County, a premier food, wine and entertainment festival featuring more than 50 restaurants and wineries, will kick off at noon Saturday at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine. The two-day event is back after a 16-year hiatus and...Tags: Ketchup, Verizon Wireless, Culture, Salt, Hamburgers
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City Lights: It's good to have the Boys back
A few years ago, two of my Canadian cousins were visiting California and stopped back at the house enthused. The cause of their excitement? They had been driving around in their rental car when the Beach Boys' "I Get Around" came on the radio. After...Tags: Physiology, Bob Dylan, Culture, Joni Mitchell, Brian Wilson
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