🌱 Fish Fry At Sts Simon & Jude + Logo Design Contest For HS Kids

Morning, people of Huntington Beach; today is National Blueberry Popover Day! It's me again, Sylvia, your host of the Huntington Beach Daily.

The Catholic Church is hosting fish fry events as a fundraiser. Also, HS students are invited to participate in an art contest. Finally, the Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center will celebrate a reopening.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 64 Low: 45.

Here are the top five stories in Huntington Beach today:

1. Saints Simon & Jude Catholic Church at 20444 Magnolia Street is hosting Friday fish fry events. Come on Fridays 3-11, 3-18, 3-25, 4-1, and 4-8 to buy tasty meals prepared by the volunteers. All proceeds benefit “the ongoing Men’s Club activities and outreach programs.” (SSJ)
2. If you are a HB HS student, the City’s Human Relations Committee is hosting a contest just for you! The Committee wants a new logo that encapsulates the statement: “Huntington Beach is a community where all people feel respected, valued, and free from discrimination and violence.” You have until March 24 to submit your entry! (Surf City Break)
3. The Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center is planning its grand re-opening. Scheduled for April 2, it will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Although parking on-site will not be available, we will be providing free off-site parking at various sites, including the State Beach.” (HB News)
4. On Wednesday, the average price of gas was $5.57 per gallon. Governor Gavin Newsom said in his State of the State address that he “wants to help Californians offset the cost of skyrocketing fuel prices with a tax rebate.” However, he did not share any details. (Patch)
5. Would you like to peek behind the curtain and learn how the city operates? Apply for the Annual Citizens Academy, and find out! The nine-week course runs on Wednesdays from April 13 to June 8. However, you have to get your application in before March 18. (Surf City Break)

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Today in Huntington Beach:

• HBHS Field Hockey Fundraiser at the Lemonade Restaurant (10 AM to 10 PM)
• Thirsty Thursdays Happy Hour at Hurricanes Bar & Grill (3 PM to 7 PM)
• Friends of Shipley Nature Center Board at the HBPL Balboa Room (3:30 PM)
• BurgerBahn at Woody's Diner — Orange Cost Region (6 PM)
• ToxicThursday Presents (MARCH MADNESS) 18+ College Night at Bleu Restaurant & Dancing (10 PM)

From my notebook:

• Our Huntington Harbour neighbor needs a good dog (poodle) groomer. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor)
• An eagle-eyed Yorktown neighbor found a wallet at the 99 cent store in Huntington Beach on Edinger and Springdale. If it is yours, please message the first and last name on the ID to verify it is yours. (Nextdoor)
• A Circle View neighbor announced a Free Shredding Event! Sponsored by your neighbor Hope. If you come early, you’ll get a donut! Saturday, April 23, 8 am until 11 am. (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Best Fiends (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.