🌱 Senior Resource Fair + USA BodySurfing’s Inaugural Contest

Welcome back, Huntington Beach, and happy National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on around town today.

The City Council wants to help older adults deal with cost-of-living hikes. Also, USA BodySurfing had a great event. Finally, a police officer was involved in a traffic accident at the intersection of Ellis Ave and Gothard St.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 70 Low: 45.

Here are the top five stories today in Huntington Beach:

1. The City intends to host a senior Resource Fair in March. We learned Wednesday that the City Council noticed “that many seniors living within Huntington Beach may be experiencing financial hardships due to increased costs of living.” Therefore, “an item was approved to direct staff and community partners to work together in hosting a senior Resource Fair,” which is supposed to provide “information and resources that may reduce their financial burdens” for older residents. (Surf City Break)
2. USA BodySurfing’s inaugural contest last week Friday was a success. Competitors enjoyed perfect weather and consistent two-to-four-foot waves. Winners were Meredith Rose (Del Mar) for women over 17, Gabby Bigler (Del Mar) for girls under 18, Greg Wilkinson (Del Mar) for men 45 and over, Wyat Yee (Da Fin Hawaii) for men under 45, and Steven Leste (Las Oladores-Oceanside) for boys under 18. Congratulations! (HB News)
3. On Wednesday, there was a traffic collision at the intersection of Ellis Ave. and Gothard St. It involved a police officer from the HBPD who was reportedly hurt. The collision happened at 9:15 p.m. (@MFisher1274)
4. The Orange County Trauma Intervention Program (OC TIP) is looking for a new batch of volunteers. The call went out Monday for individuals who have “a lot of love to give your fellow citizens going through tough times.” You don’t need to have any experience. “Some of the kinds of scenes you will be called to as a TIP volunteer are sudden accidents or deaths, suicides, traffic accidents, or fires, so if you know you won’t be able to handle being around that kind of trauma, this volunteer opportunity isn’t for you.” (Surf City Break)
5. Safe Beach Day is a new website the City launched Wednesday to benefit beach goers. On the site, you learn about wave strengths and stingray risks. Further, you can find out about wave heights, water temperature, and wind strength. Best of all, you can check the conditions at each lifeguard tower. (Safe Beach Day)

From our sponsor:

Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started.

Today in Huntington Beach:

• Pacific Coast Sportfishing Tackle, Boat, and Travel Show at the OC Fair & Event Center (12 PM to 5 PM
• Bret Ernst at The Rec Room by Off The Wall (7 PM)
• Into The Woods at Rose Center Theater (7:30 PM)
• Sage Armstrong at The Circle OC (9 PM)
• L.A. Lyon at Tumbleweeds Bar & Grill (9 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Huntington Beach Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 21st. Happy Presidents Day! (Facebook)
• Our kind-hearted Golden West Estate neighbor has a donation request. They're trying to rummage up additional items to build Easter baskets for Colette’s Children’s Home in Huntington Beach. (Nextdoor)

Loving the Huntington Beach Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link, so they can subscribe
• Get your local business listed in front of readers
• Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected]

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.