“Surfboards on Parade” is a community participatory event where acclaimed artists are invited to create art on surfboards shaped by invited renowned shapers, organized by the Rotary Club of Huntington Beach. The surfboard art will be at sponsored locations throughout the City to drive business. The events from January through October 2014 coincide with the 100-year anniversary of surfing at Huntington Beach pier.
Shaper Al Merrick and Artist Dave Hobrecht collaborated on this Kelly Slater board, on display at the Shorebreak Hotel.
According to Wendy Rogers of the Rotary Club, the Surfboards on Parade project has multiple objectives: “The main goal is for us to bring awareness to skin cancer prevention. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US. More than 3.5 million new cases are diagnosed each year; that is more than all other cancers combined, yet it is a type of cancer that is very much preventable. So, our primary beneficiary is the Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian skin cancer center.
The next beneficiary is the Rotary Club of Huntington Beach. Our goal is to use our share of the proceeds to remodel a Huntington Beach park to make it handicapped accessible, with surf themed equipment, in honor of the loss of a past member’s son.
The final beneficiary is the Huntington Beach Art Center. We are bringing funds and awareness to the arts in a big way in Surf City, USA.”
She adds: “Another goal not tied directly into beneficiaries, is to bring global awareness to Surf City, USA with an “on parade” theme during the 100 year anniversary of surfing at the Huntington Beach pier.
Shaper Tim Bessell – Artist Andy Warhol on display at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach.
Our very own Huntington Beach Public Library is almost as busy as Santa’s Workshop during the holidays. The Central Library is located at 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach. Here are some fun events lined up for December. Saturday, December 1, 2012 Tree Trimming, Crafts and Special Storytime with Mary Pat $4 per person Storytime in…
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Fancy some live weapons demonstrations and battle re-enactments? Head to Huntington Beach Central Park where the Huntington Beach Historical Society stages its annual Civil War Days. There will be musical acts, military drummers, and costumed non-professional actors. See history come to life! Take your kids to learn about the flags, ceremonies, lifestyles and battles that…
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The Huntington Beach Central Library is getting into the spirit of the season — the Halloween season that is. Check out Halloween Family Evening Storytime on Thursday, October 13, 7pm at the Tabby Theater. Have kids wear their pajamas or Halloween costumes. Ms. Barbara will share spooky books, puppets, funny songs and creepy flannel boards….
Surf’s up! If you are considering surf camp for your grom, here is a list of surf schools in Huntington Beach. Each surf camp package includes wetsuit and board rental. Banzai Surf School. Banzai conducts lessons at PCH and Brookhurst. While the school is open year round, Banzai Summer Surf…