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Unduplicated Enrollment: 17,555* STUDENT2017-18 CHARACTERISTICS (Fall 2017) SPECIAL PROGRAMS* <20: 27% STUDENT AGE CHARACTERISTICS (Fall 2017) 20-24: 41% 25-29: 15% (Fall 2017) Number of students participating * 30-34: 7% SPECIAL in categorical or special PROGRAMS <20: 27% AGE
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Hispanic/ Latinx: 34% White Non ETHNICITY Hispanic: 29% Hispanic/ Asian: 28% Latinx: 34% DisabledProgram Students Programs Extended Opportunity Other: 9% and Services (DSPS): 461 & Services (EOP&S): 727 White Non ETHNICITY Hispanic: 29% ENROLLMENT Asian: 28% Extended Opportunity Program Foster Youth: 123 STATUS Full-Time: 32%Other: 9% & Services (EOP&S): 727 Part-Time: 67% ENROLLMENT Veterans: 234 Foster Youth: 123 STATUS Full-Time: 32% Traditional: 82% Part-Time: 67% ENROLLMENT BY Online: 16% INSTRUCTIONAL Veterans: 234 Hybrid: 2%
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2015-16 TOTAL 2017-18 AWARDS * * AID (2016-2017) AWARDSTRANSFER & TRANSFER VOLUME:
FINANCIAL AWARDED:$19,987,662 Associate Degrees: 2015-16 TOTAL TOTAL FINANCIAL AID 2017-18 AWARDS California State University (CSU) 73% 1,402 (52%) Of students who TRANSFER VOLUME: 51% of GWCAWARDED: $19,987,662 received aid, 37% University of California (UC) 10% students received Pell Grant, Associate Degrees: California State University (CSU) 73% received Certificates: 1,402 (52%)In-State-Private receivedOf CAstudents who 5% financial aid51% 98% 1,284 (48%) of GWC andreceived aid, 37% Promise, 27% in 2016-2017students of California (UC) 10% Out-of-State University 11% received Pell Grant, received other aid received Certificates: In-State-Private 5% 98% received CA financial aid 1,284 (48%) Data Source: *California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Management Information Systems Data Mart, CSU & UC Transfer Data, and Coast Community College. Promise, and 27% in 2016-2017 Data Compiled by Golden West College Office of Research, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness Out-of-State Data Source: *California Community Colleges received Chancellor's Office Information Systems Data Mart, CSU & UC Transfer Data,11% and otherManagement aid
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PUBLISHER'S DESK
BEHIND THE SCENES PUBLISHER Bradley Wright
WEB MASTER John Mairs I remember my last final at California Lutheran University like it was yesterday and that was 40 years ago. There is just nothing equivalent to the vibe you absorb from being on a college campus. It is youth evolving into social substance, adults enhancing their lives with new skills, seniors renewing a love for learning. Our SouthCoast partnership with Golden West College located in Huntington Beach has rejuvenated my vibe for the college campus. Golden West College is one of the most unique blends a college can display. GWC has a cross-culture energy of age and ethnicity with a casual California ambiance that embraces our surf culture as well. BRADLEY WRIGHT founder/publisher
A MAN WHO CARRIES A CAT BY THE TAIL LEARNS SOMETHING HE CAN LEARN IN NO OTHER WAY. — MARK TWAIN
There is an unbelievably gifted staff with a theatre program admired throughout the educational community and boasting the largest aquatics program in California with 26 State Championships for the water polo program. The new Math and Science Building with its own STEM Center is now open. The state-of-the-art architecture was designed by HMC Architects and provides an optimal setting for future STEM classes by providing an environment conducive to learning. GWC is offering free tuition and free books for part-time students who become full-time students and are FAFSA eligible. Our Regional Criminal Training Center services between 2,500 and 3,000 students per year from all over the state. Nearly 40 recruits have reached top management positions including Chief of Police and Sheriff. This is the first college-based academy to be certified by POST (State Peace Officer Standards and Training) on October 1, 1960, Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect Responsibility, Justice and Fairness, Caring, Civic Virtue and Citizenship. A rich history in the community inviting folks to become involved with the college at any level possible.
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The men’s water polo team continues its winning ways with three straight state championships; and with players like co-captain Micah Kamai, it’s easy to see why.
Mark your calendars for all the fun-filled events Old World in Huntington Beach has to offer.
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IT'S ALL ADDING UP
An exciting era begins this fall for the Mathematics & Sciences at GWC with the long-awaited opening of their Mathematics and Physical Science Department building.
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COMING TO A STAGE NEAR YOU
Performing Arts, with its awardwinning Theater Arts productions, is adding two full-time faculty to its already robust Music and Dance programs.
CULINARY FALL HARVEST Learn to create extraordinary recipes incorporating fresh produce and herbs from the farmers' market
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MAKING A BIG SPLASH
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DYNAMIC DUAL
Since launching its Dual Enrollment Program in 2017, more than 300 high school students have enrolled.
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SPORTS CALENDAR
A full line-up of athletic games taking place this fall at GWC.
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CAMPUS CALENDAR GWC has it all—Campus Fairs, Theater Productions, Winter Music Festival, Holiday Art Sale and so much more.
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This fall, Golden West College added free books to their free tuition with the new Golden Promise Program.
Huntington Beach restaurants offer unique menus for surf city dine week, making it a great opportunity to get out and try local restaurants.
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Golden West College donor Paul Motenko, a successful restaurateur, is forging a lifelong partnership with the college.
Chris Lipold now sees that what he thought was a behavioral flaw, was actually a sign pointing to his incredible creative ability.
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Julie Nguyen credits GWC’s ESL classes for giving her the critical tools she needed to succeed.
Whether you're looking for a cooking class, a sports program for the kids, a music class for the baby or a yoga class, HB Sands has something for everyone.
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THE LANGUAGE OF SUCCESS
MUSIC TO HIS EARS
Andres ‘Andy’ Almada now has his dream job thanks to the skills he began learning at GWC while earning a certificate in Digital Media/Audio Recording.
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The Criminal Justice Training Center is home to the latest simulator technology in which recruits and officers are thrown into realistic scenarios to hone their skills.
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I THINK THAT THE CONTINUITY OF THE PROGRAM AND THE CONSISTENCY OF GOOD ATHLETES COMING INTO THE PROGRAM HAS REALLY HELPED US THRIVE.
icah Kamai is rhapsodizing about the joy of playing water polo. “It’s super athletic,” says the co-captain of the 2018-19 men’s Rustlers squad, which in November 2018 won its third straight state water polo championship. “Your heart rate goes through the roof, but it’s also a strategic thing,” says Kamai, who is moving on this summer after two years at Golden West College. He’ll play water polo on a scholarship at Whittier College, a Division 3 contender in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. “So even though you have to swim super fast and shoot the ball really hard, you also have to think about it,” Kamai says. “It’s kind of like playing chess.” Kamai, who turns 22 in August, almost didn’t get the chance to excel as a member of the men’s water polo team. Two serious injuries while attending
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basic cadet training in the United States Air Force Academy—his original choice after high school was to play on the Air Force team—torpedoed plans for a career in the military. And the injuries to his back and head, which happened on separate occasions, could have sunk his plans to get back in the pool and play. But Kamai recovered enough to become a standout member for two years on the men’s water polo squad, whose tradition of success goes back decades.
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In defeating LA Valley College, 1210, for the state championship last fall, the squad notched its 26th state championship, the most of any community college in the state. In the last 11 years, the Rustlers have won eight state championships. Kamai embodies the grit, tenacity, and drive that have made GWC’s men’s water polo team—and the college’s Aquatics program overall— near-perennial winners.
“I think that the continuity of the program and the consistency of good athletes coming into the program has really helped us thrive,” says GWC Head Water Polo Coach Scott Taylor, who played water polo at Golden West in 1989-90 as a goalie. He worked under former Head Coach Ken Hamdorf as an assistant coach starting in 1999 before being named head coach in fall 2002. “I think I was very fortunate to work under a great teacher and mentor,” Taylor says. “The history of the program is something that carries on. Our No. 1 goal with these athletes is matriculation, whether they come to us straight out of high school or maybe they didn’t get into their first four-year school of choice, and they come to us for a year or two, get their grades up, and play water polo." “They get more exposure. The other thing is we get a lot of kids who maybe went to a four-year school where it didn’t work out. So they come back for a year or two and regroup academically, then they get a lot more experience athletically.”
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Kamai spent most of his formative years growing up in Irvine. He began playing water polo when he was 8 and played all four years at Irvine High School. His older brother, Zachary, almost attended GWC to play water polo; but instead joined the Air Force. Zack, as he is known, is 26 and remains active in the military. Taylor knew Zack through water polo circles. Micah and Zack’s father, Marold, was one of the head coaches of the Irvine Kahuna Water Polo Club. So it was no surprise that Marold Kamai urged Micah to consider playing water polo at GWC and getting his general education courses under his belt when his Air Force career didn’t pan out. Micah’s first injury happened in 2016 when he was midway through boot camp. “I ended up getting a thing called rhabdomyolysis in my lower back,” says Micah, referring to the serious syndrome caused by direct or indirect muscle
MICAH KAMAI
you respect him a lot. He’s almost like someone you want to impress, which makes you want to work hard. And, he's approachable. You can go up to him with almost any concern. He’s kind of like that person that you have in your back pocket when things hit the fan.”
be done; I may join a masters team or become a coach during the summers.”
IN A NEW POSITION
Micah looks back fondly at his water polo career at GWC.
A center defender his whole life, Micah switched to center forward on the GWC water polo squad. “We practiced twice a day, six days a week,” he says. “When you’re spending all that time with your teammates, you become best friends. I pretty much saw those guys more than I saw my house.”
MEN’S WATER POLO TEAM CONTINUES ITS WINNING WAYS WITH THIRD STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND WITH PLAYERS LIKE CO-CAPTAIN MICAH KAMAI, IT’S EASY TO SEE WHY. injury. “I couldn’t really walk at all.” Micah was sent back home but was told he could re-enlist in basic training.
A YEAR OF WORK
He spent a year working for his father’s company, which specializes in third-party logistics and supply chain management, before going back to Air Force basic cadet training in June 2017—only to suffer a head injury from a fall. “I went through a few months of questioning why all this was happening,” says
Micah, whose dream was to become an Air Force pilot. “I was super bummed.” Micah took his dad’s advice and enrolled at GWC in mid-August 2017. “I needed to start somewhere,” Micah says. He ended up thriving in water polo and in the classroom, where he took some business classes for a planned career in business operations and the global supply chain. Micah praised GWC’s athletic department and, in particular, its water polo program. “I ended up walking into our first meeting and knowing a few guys that I actually played with or played against when I was younger,” Micah recalls. “After that first meeting (with Coach Taylor), I was really comfortable. I knew he was going to be a really good coach.” Adds Micah, “He is very relatable. He can connect with pretty much all the players. He has this aura that makes
Academically, although he was a 3.7 GPA student in high school, Micah enrolled in GWC’s Student Mentor Program the first semester of his first year to hone his time-management and other classroom-related skills. “What I appreciate about Golden West is you can experiment with classes, unlike at a four-year college, where that’s much more expensive to do,” Micah says. Micah won the Orange Coast Empire League’s Character Award after his first year of playing water polo. Taylor, recognizing his leadership traits, made him team co-captain his second year. “There are people who are definitely more talented than I am, but I think I put the most work in,” Micah says. Micah was on the GWC swim team his first year after also serving on the swim team throughout high school.
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
Micah is excited to move onto Whittier College. “Once I’m done with college,” he says, “most of my water polo career might
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Micah’s younger brother, Brayden, will start his second year at GWC in the fall. Last year, the brothers played together on the squad.
“Coach Taylor has been doing this for many years, and he knows every single type of player and how to coach every single type of player,” Micah says. “They're a well-oiled machine.” Taylor grew up in Costa Mesa and attended Costa Mesa High School. He has a bachelor’s degree in geography and a master’s degree in sports management and athletic coaching from the United States Sports Academy. Taylor believes one of the reasons for the success of GWC’s water polo program is that he and his staff hold each student athlete accountable and responsible for their actions. “I think that’s probably the main thing, you know, just holding them accountable, being responsible—just knowing that our expectations when they come in the program are high for them to achieve academically, number one, and then athletically, number two, and then to matriculate on.” Taylor says the GWC community is tremendously supportive of the water polo program. “They’re supportive of our entire aquatics programs, in fact,” he says. “I think we get good support from the community and local businesses. Our college president and athletic directors have always been very supportive. And we appreciate all the support.”
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ART SCENE
RISING HUNTINGTON BEACH ARTIST, CHRIS LIPOLD
FROM A YOUNG AGE HUNTINGTON BEACH MURAL ARTIST, CHRIS LIPOLD, KNEW HIS PATH IN LIFE WOULD LOOK DIFFERENT THAN MOST Words by Meredith Wash
While he grew up with a father and older brother who were passionate about sports, Chris felt unattached to the athletic future he thought he was supposed to pursue. “I really didn’t know what I wanted to do or who I wanted to be,” Chris says while describing his childhood. Outside of his home, Chris felt misunderstood in the classroom. He was never a type-A personality and would often drift off in class to doodle in his notebook. And while his teachers encouraged him to buckle down and focus, Chris now sees that what he thought was a behavioral flaw, was actually a sign pointing to his incredible creative ability. After all, Pablo Picasso said it himself, “The chief enemy of creativity is ‘good’ sense.” Chris describes seeing street art for the first time when he was just 10 years old, “It just captured me,” he says. That moment was the beginning of what would blossom into a love for the arts and, one day, a career in mural painting. In middle school, Chris began taking art classes—and exceling in them. His mom, an art teacher at Millikan High School, encouraged him to pursue his passion and taught him foundational principles like how to use various brush strokes and the importance of perspective. The creative guidance from his mother and the ambition his father instilled in him at an early age would later serve as key components to Chris’ success as an artist. By 8th grade Chris had landed his first paid gig painting a beach scene inside a local yogurt shop. It was that first project that made Chris realize his true potential as an artist. Today, Chris attends Golden West College all while maintaining full time work as a freelance artist. He stays busy painting for both local and outof-town clients and usually has several projects going at once. While every artist has their own personal style, Chris prides himself in his ability to make his clients’ vision a reality—even if the project is outside of his comfort zone. Along with meeting and exceeding client’s expectations, Chris feels a deep conviction to use his art to empower children who feel the way he did when he was younger—like they don’t fit the mold. “Art saved my life. And I think it can do the same for other kids like me.” If you’re a SoCal native, be sure to look out for Chris’s work at local hotspots like LAFC Stadium and Free Play DTLA. To inquire about working with Chris, give him a call at (714) 421-0616 or send him an email at cllipold@yahoo.com. You can also check out his art on Instagram at @c_art_off_the_walls. 10 | GWC Magazine
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ART SAVED MY LIFE. AND I THINK IT CAN DO THE SAME FOR OTHER KIDS LIKE ME.
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G W C F E AT U R E
NO ONE DOES OKTOBERFEST LIKE OLD WORLD! WE BRING OUR ld World Huntington Beach has been host of Orange County's Biggest Party since 1977! This year's Oktoberfest promises to be the best celebration yet, offering authentic German Food (voted "Best Bratwurst" in California), imported German Beers, German Bands straight from Germany, an army of Beautiful Shot Girls,
and other festivities, competitions, games and more. So come on down and experience the best Oktoberfest celebration in the World—Old World Huntington Beach.
OKTOBERFEST PARADE
In Munich you can watch the landlords of the Oktoberfest beer halls and the Oktoberfest breweries make their festive entry to the Theresienwiese, the annual location of the
festival. The parade displays historic horse-drawn carriages, traditionally decorated floats, and all Oktoberfest bands. We celebrate with our own parade, following the same traditions as Munich. It's a great way to have fun, march with our bands playing Oom-Pah-Pah Music and our Shot Girls leading the festivities.
PAH BANDS FROM GERMANY, TO GIVE YOU THE MOST AUTHENTIC, FUN TIME YOU'LL HAVE AT OKTOBERFEST ANYWHERE.
GERMAN OOM-PAH BANDS
We bring our traditional Oom-Pah bands from Germany, to give you the most authentic, fun time you'll have at Oktoberfest anywhere. Bands and music are as much a part of Oktoberfest as the Beer and Girls, they keep the festivities going and get us singing those wonderful German drinking songs. Old World is excited to have the German-American Brass Band kick off our Oktoberfest Celebrations this year! The German-American Brass Band is Southern California's premier German brass band. Modeled after an authentic German Blaskapelle, the type of brass band that you'd find in the villages and towns of Germany, Austria, and throughout central Europe—and of course at the Oktoberfest!
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FAMILY FUNDAY
Kinderfest is a great family day! The kids can enjoy the dog races, carnival games, face painting, a bouncy house, DoDo the chicken, and join everyone on the dance floor for their favorite song, the "Chicken Dance." While the kids are having fun, the adults can enjoy our great selection of German Beers and our new menu includes some amazing sausages you’ll love. Kinderfest is held during Oktoberfest from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm every Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12, and FREE for kids 5 and under.
KINDERFEST KID CONTEST
Enter your child into the first Kinderfest Kid Contest at the Old World's Kinderfest on Sunday, September 15,
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It's a great family day! The kids can enjoy the dog races, carnival games, face painting, a bouncy house, DoDo the chicken, and join everyone on the dance floor for everyone's favorite song, the Chicken Dance. While the kids are having fun, the adults can enjoy our great selection of German Beers, and our new menu includes some amazing sausages you'll love.
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Oktoberfest Parade
for the chance to star on the cover of Parenting OC magazine! Entry is limited to children ages 5 to 9 years old and all participants will receive free admission to Kinderfest!
WEINER DOG RACES
The Wiener Dog Races are always one of the most popular attractions at Old World, and during Oktoberfest you'll enjoy the ‘Running of the Wieners' every Sunday from 3-4 pm. Dogs are placed into one of four weight classes. The Dachshunds run
a 22-yard course with their owners at the finish line, luring their dogs to run toward them with colorful toys, food, cheers and the occasional begging. In the early days the races were run through the village streets, and the dogs chased a skunk-scented piece of fur tied to a line being pulled by a car battery and motor. Don't miss our Halloween celebration on October 27, when we hold our Doggy Dress Up and Kid Costume Party to celebrate Halloweiner.
OKTOBERFEST COSTUMES Friday nights only from 6:30 pm to 1:30 am. Free admission during Oktoberfest to those visitors who come dressed in a full Lederhosen, Dirndl or other traditional German attire.
THE HERBMEISTER
Herb Schwarz "The Herbmeister" has been an important part of our Oktoberfest event for more than 30 years. You'll always find "The Herbmeister" surrounded by some of the most beautiful women in the audience. So, come on down and you'll see the Herbmeister in action this Oktoberfest.
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MATH + SCIENCE
IT’S ALL ADDING UP
NEW MATH & SCIENCE BUILDING, WITH ITS OWN STEM CENTER, TO BE READY FOR FALL 2019 SEMESTER n exciting era begins this fall for the Mathematics & Sciences at GWC with the long-awaited opening of a building that will house the Mathematics and Physical Science Department and also a new STEM Center. The finishing touches are being put on the 125,000-square-foot, threestory building, and was opened at the start of the semester on Aug. 26, said Rick Hicks, interim dean of Mathematics & Sciences. The new Math & Science Building is critical for the continued development of GWC’s curriculum in STEM, the term used to group together the academic disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. “We’re really excited about it,” said Hicks, who became interim dean in August 2018 after years of serving as a coordinator at the Criminal Justice Training Center. “We have a marvelous faculty doing some really good, hard work.” “It’s important because we need to make sure that our students have every opportunity to be successful in the areas of math and the sciences,” Hicks said. “We’re looking to make sure that we have all the class offerings so that our students can meet their general education needs and transfer to a four-year college if they choose to and graduate and become competitive in the marketplace.” The Mathematics & Sciences Division employs close to 100 full-and part-time instructors and offers courses in astronomy, chemistry, geology, physical science and physics, as well as associate degrees in chemistry, geology, and physics. It also offers lower-division major coursework in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, nursing, business, psychology and other social sciences. “We wanted to make sure that we had proper labs and classroom space for our outstanding faculty, and the new building allows us to do that,” Hicks said. “This is also going to give us the advantage of adding new course sections.” Indeed, the new building will allow GWC to add almost 30 percent more science classes and math classes, Hicks said. And it will allow GWC to launch an entire academic track in engineering by fall 2020. Currently, GWC offers only pre-engineering classes. Planning for the new Math & Science Building began around five years ago. GWC, Hicks said, continues to pursue naming opportunities for the building. Grand opening is scheduled for October 8, 2019. Please visit goldenwestcollege.edu to learn more. 14 | GWC Magazine
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WE NEED TO MAKE SURE THAT OUR STUDENTS HAVE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE AREAS OF MATH AND THE SCIENCES. WE’RE LOOKING TO MAKE SURE THAT WE HAVE ALL THE CLASS OFFERINGS SO THAT OUR STUDENTS MEET THEIR GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRANSFER NEEDS.
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GWC FOUNDATION
A FULL-COURSE
meal HE’S ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL AND VERY GENEROUS. HE’S DONE SO MUCH FOR THE COLLEGE AND THE COMMUNITY.
aul Motenko, who codeveloped BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse into a national chain, always seeks to forge strong ties to the communities in which he opens his restaurants. Motenko’s latest venture is Stacked: Food Well Built, which was a pioneer in restaurant technology when he launched it in January 2009 with longtime business partner Jerry Hennessy. Guests use tabletop touchscreens to order fully customized meals at STACKED, which is famous for its mac and cheese and burgers. The latest STACKED location, in Huntington Beach, opened in 2016. It was pretty much a no-brainer, Motenko says, to select Golden West College as the recipient of funds raised at several preopening parties. But that gesture, to Motenko’s surprise and delight, has evolved into a much closer, and much lengthier partnership than he expected. “When we decided to open a restaurant in Huntington Beach, we looked around for a community organization to support, and the college being so close to
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GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE DONOR PAUL MOTENKO, A SUCCESSFUL RESTAURATEUR, IS FORGING A LIFELONG PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COLLEGE
the restaurant, we decided that it was a natural thing,” he says. “We love to support education, and it just made a lot of sense.”
ENTHUSIASTIC RESPONSE Motenko reached out to Bruce Berman, executive director of the Golden West College Foundation. “He was so gracious and so enthusiastic,” Motenko recalls. “But instead of him just saying, ‘Well, sure, we’ll take your money,’ he said. ‘Let me show you around this place.’” Berman gave Motenko a tour of GWC and talked about all the things that were happening at the college and the impact it has on the community of Huntington Beach and beyond. “I was hooked,” Motenko says. “What started with just me telling him we’ll make a donation from pre-opening parties has turned into a lifelong commitment to the college. The more I know about the things that happen at the college and all the students that get their start there, the more I realized this was something I wanted to get more and more involved with.
“Normally,” Motenko adds, “I don’t do things like this, but I was just really taken by the passion of the people who lead the college. President Tim McGrath is an amazing and motivating leader who is just doing so much for the community.”
SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS CLOSE TO HOME Motenko has become a generous donor to GWC and currently is president of the Board of Directors of the Golden West College Foundation. In that capacity, he recently helped hand out awards at the college’s annual scholarship ceremony. One of the recipients was Hailey Bonillas, 22, who is working on a degree in ASL (American sign language) at GWC after having already earned a Communications Studies degree (she since has transferred to Cal State Long Beach, where she continues to work on her bachelor’s degree in Communications.) Bonillas also happens to be a three-year employee at STACKED in Huntington Beach. Motenko estimates that about 25 percent of his employees at STACKED in Huntington Beach are GWC students.
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On May 7, 2019, Motenko presented Bonillas with two gifts: the Herman R. Tate Memorial Scholarship in Speech Communications, and the Roughton Hopkins Communication Scholarship. The year before, Bonillas won a Brunilda “Bruni” Cronk Memorial Scholarship. “The staff and faculty at Golden West College are amazing,” Bonillas says. “And I love working at STACKED. It’s so family-oriented. Everything is built around teamwork and togetherness, and they have given me so many opportunities.” Bonillas, who has a nephew with autism and aspires to become an interpreter for hearing-challenged children, had high praise for Motenko. “He’s absolutely wonderful and very generous,” she says. “He’s done so much for the college and the community.” Motenko, similarly, has high regard for Bonillas. “Hailey is one of our best team members, and a superior student at Golden West College,” says Motenko, 64, a resident of Mission Viejo.
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PAUL MOTENKO PRESENTS A SCHOLARSHIP TO ALISHA GAMBLE AT THE 2019 SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS CEREMONY.
The Golden West College Foundation is kicking into overdrive.
He loves handing out scholarships. “To see the gratitude from these young people is very special,” Motenko says.
GENEROUS COMMUNITY PARTNER In 1991, Motenko and Hennessy bought the three original BJ’s and built the chain into a powerhouse. He and Hennessy launched STACKED and remain coCEOs. A recent financing has poised the chain to grow nationally. STACKED provides a lot of food for events at Golden West, and the college often uses STACKED for catering events. The restaurant has a loyalty program, STACKED Friends, in which guests can designate Golden West College as the recipient of a portion of the money they spend at the restaurants. “It’s one of those things that’ll grow over the years,” Motenko says. “Right now it’s pretty small, but as we get more and more STACKED Friends affiliated with Golden West, it will just continue to grow.”
The foundation, whose mission is to support the college and its students by soliciting and managing gifts, recently reached a financial milestone by exceeding $10 million in assets, says Bruce Berman, who for the past five years has served as executive director of the foundation and community relations. What’s more, the foundation continues to grow its board of directors, currently with 18, with plans to add at least six more members from the community. Five are mandated to come from GWC. “We’re looking at new and innovative ways to bring attention to the college and bring funds to the college,” Berman says. “We have a lot of high hopes. We want the community to know who and what we are. And we want the community to know that we’re not just a college located in the community. We’re a college that’s part of the community.” Every year, on average, the foundation gives out about $550,000 in scholarships to students and between $250,000 and $300,000 in program support to GWC academic programs.
are endowed, which means a gift lasts forever and the interest or capital gains earned off the invested money goes toward scholarships. A $10 million endowment, for example, would generate about $500,000 a year for scholarships.
leader at AES Huntington Beach; and Kelly Rodriguez, assistant police chief of Huntington Beach—the first female to hold that position.
The goal, Berman says, is to build endowments larger “so that regardless of the ability to generate annual scholarships, we know that we’ll always have a baseline of scholarships that’s a substantial amount that we can offer to our students.”
“We want people who believe in the mission of Golden West College and understand that by supporting students, we’re bettering the communities the students are from,” Berman says. “And the more educated a community, the better a community.”
The foundation also works in partnership with many outside organizations to raise money for scholarships. One of GWC’s largest external partners is the Assistance League of Huntington Beach.
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“These women are phenomenal,” Berman says. “Everyone’s a volunteer and they raise about $1 million a year, and we get about 11 or 12 percent of that. We get in excess of $100,000 in scholarship support for our veterans, for our nurses, for students in our CARE program, for our veterans in the police academy.”
NEW FACES
HEALTHY ASSETS
Although Paul Motenko, the foundation’s current president, has been on the board for three years, there are some new faces—with more to come.
A lot of the foundation’s scholarships
Recent additions to the Board of Directors of the GWC Foundation include Deena Dinh, community banking district manager at Wells Fargo; Weikko Wirta, Southland operations and maintenance manager and site
Of the $10 million in assets the foundation currently has, nearly $8 million is in investments and close to $2 million is in cash and cash equivalents, Berman says.
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Board members meet every other month and serve for three years.
The foundation appreciates and gives back to their GWC donors. At the foundation’s annual donor reception, gift-givers were treated to a reception where they could mingle with each other and then attended a performance on campus of “The Pirates of Penzance.” The foundation also honors donors with plaques on pillars (for those who have given at least $25,000) and plaques on premium pillars (those who have gifted $100,000 or more). Every October, four significant alumni are recognized at a “Courtyard of Honor Ceremony.” And the foundation holds an annual gala to raise unrestricted funds that can be put to where they’re best needed on campus. “We’re averaging about 400 attendees each year and we net between $120,000 and $140,000 per year,” Berman says.
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ESL AT GWC JULIE NGUYEN
THE LANGUAGE OF SUCCESS
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) DEPARTMENT SET THE FOUNDATION FOR VIETNAMESE IMMIGRANT’S LONG CAREER AT GWC earned a bachelor’s degree in English at UC Irvine and now is pursuing a master’s degree while working full time at a law firm. Nguyen credits GWC’s ESL classes for giving her the critical tools she needed to succeed. GWC’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program continues to offer seven levels of classes. Nguyen, 49, continues to be involved with the ESL program by volunteering to speak to ESL students and going out into the community to promote the program to residents. “Every student that I meet, I tell them, ‘You’ve got to learn English properly. If you want to be successful, you need to take learning English seriously.’”
SHE PRAYED THAT THE PHONE WOULDN’T RING. It was 1996, and Julie Nguyen was working the first of what would turn out to be her many jobs at Golden West College, where she currently serves as a full-time online instructional associate. But 23 years ago, Nguyen, an immigrant from Vietnam who joined relatives in Orange County in 1992, had just a year under her belt as a student in the English as a Second Language (ESL) Department, and her English still was very poor. A single mother of a 2-year-old daughter at the time, Nguyen applied for a job in GWC’s computer lab, thinking she wouldn’t have to speak much English if she got it. Instead, the dean of the department 18 | GWC Magazine
hired her to help her administrative assistant. And when the dean and assistant both were out of the office, Nguyen was in charge of answering the phone. “I was very shy, and I didn’t want to use my English because I wasn’t very comfortable using it,” she recalls. “I was scared to death. I would be sitting there praying when both were outside of the office, ‘God, please don’t let the phone ring.’” But Nguyen managed to get through it. “It was hard, but I survived,” she says. “It’s always in me to push myself out of my comfort zone.”
AN IMPRESSIVE CAREER
That drive has led to a long and successful career at GWC for Nguyen, whose daughter, Christine, now 25, graduated from GWC in 2014. Christine
Nguyen also urges the students to work at places where they are forced to speak English. At GWC, Nguyen took pre-English twice. “ESL prepares you for English 100, which is a requirement to get a degree,” Nguyen explains. She also took English 100 twice, as well as business writing. “I tell people that I don’t find learning another language a hobby or something that is fun to do,” Nguyen says. “Learning a new language always associates with struggling because that’s how I see it. When I first came to the U.S., I knew I had to learn the language in order to survive, to adapt, and to do well.”
COMPLICATED BEGINNINGS
And a struggle it was in the beginning for Nguyen when she arrived in the U.S. to join her parents in November
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1992. A month after arriving here, she found out she was three-months pregnant. Initially, Nguyen enrolled at GWC to get a two-year certificate in accounting with the hopes of perhaps landing a low-level secretarial position in the private sector. But she fell in love with education, which launched her long career as a Coast Community Colleges employee. After GWC, Nguyen transferred to Cal State Fullerton and earned a bachelor’s degree in management information systems in 2000.
CONTINUED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Over the years, she has held positions at the Criminal Justice Training Center, as an admissions and records technician, and as a systems analyst, and as a staff aide for the Academic Senate Office. She also worked for IBM full time for almost three years as a field technician. Since 2014, Nguyen has served as one of GWC’s two online instructional associates, who essentially serve as the help desk for faculty and students teaching and taking classes digitally. This spring, there were hundreds of students enrolled in online classes in courses ranging from Accounting to Spanish to History and Appreciation of the Musical Theater. Among the many items on Nguyen’s desk is a book of traditional folktales in Vietnamese and English. For her, honing her English continues to be a lifelong passion. “I think it’s always in me that whenever I do something,” Nguyen says, “I do my best—even in the little things.”
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OLD WORLD OKTOBERFEST
VISITORS AND LOCALS ALIKE FLOCK TO OLD WORLD DURING SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GERMAN INSPIRED FESTIVITIES folk dancers. This festival is held in memory of “Miss Elly” Dolores’s mother who lived in Old World to the ripe old age of 103 ½.
ld World Village, Huntington Beach nestled between the 405 freeway and Goldenwest College, has always been synonymous with Oktoberfest. Over the years thousands have witnessed the pulsating beat of oom-pah-pah bands direct from Germany, the cheers and laughter of dachshund races, as well as the bizarre but delightful ritual of the “Chicken Dance.” The aroma of freshly baked rolls, bread and European pastries fill the air. German specialties such as sauerkraut, bratwurst, sauerbraten, potato pancakes, schnitzel and apple strudel delight guests daily. Overflowing mugs of ice-cold European beer and shots of Jaegermeister top it all off. Visitors flock to Old World during the months of September and October to participate in the festivities. This Bavarian village was designed however to be enjoyed every month of the year. Josef Bischof, my father, a German developer, came to this country in 1952 and dreamed of bringing with him a piece of his homeland to share. After finding acreage available in Huntington Beach, his dream became a reality. He and his wife, Dolores, built 50 homes above 50 shops in the traditional Bavarian style. Imported lanterns light the way along the cobble stone streets. Seventy vibrant murals depicting scenes from 18 European countries enhance the walls of the houses; it truly is a walk through Europe without leaving Orange County. In the center of the village you will find
September 1978 marked our Grand Opening coupled with the first annual Oktoberfest. a church for worship, a hall for gatherings and wedding receptions, an open air beer garden, a beautiful gazebo, restaurants, market and a motel. The shopkeepers live above their shops and carry a variety of products and services from crystal, collectibles and clocks to Birkenstock shoes, health foods and German groceries. Dolores has since passed away but Josef still resides on the property at Old World, along with their children, Cyndie, her husband Jason, children Ronin and Victoria; and with Bern and Barbara Bischof, their children Markus and Matthaeus. Sadly, Bern’s wife Barbara passed away in April 2017. Today, the Bischof family works to create new ideas for future festivals while keeping with steadfast traditions. Together they invite one and all to experience the heart of Europe in the center of Surf City. Today, Old World is alive and bustling with activity year-round. One Sunday in May is devoted to “Maifest” with German bands and folk dancers. A maypole has been erected to depict all the ingredients for a wonderful life, including hearty food and a cozy home. The second Sunday of July is “German Heritage Day” where the music keeps the toes tapping, the beer flows and the food is free for the first 500 visitors. The middle of August is the “Plum Festival” with delicious fresh-baked goods made with sweet juicy plums, live music and
At the age of 100 she baked Dolores’s birthday cake which was always a juicy “Pflaumenkuchen” (plum cake). Any time of the year Old World is host to countless fund-raisers, weddings, funerals and business meetings. Oktoberfest originated in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It was held for the first time in 1812 to mark the second anniversary of the Royal Wedding of the Crown Prince (later to be King Ludwig I of Bavaria) to the Princess Therese of Saxe Hildburghausen. Hence “Theresienwiese” the large Oktoberfest meadow where the Festival has been held ever since. Only with a few exceptions, such as wars, or when the royals wouldn't attend. Known for not wanting to party was their grandson, Ludwig II, the builder of all the beautiful Bavarian castles. A special elaborate festival took place on the 25th Wedding Anniversary (1835) which also included a horse race and an Opening Parade with an array of horse drawn wagons, beautifully decorated and filled with the gold liquid of all the local breweries.
1913 WAS THE LAST TIME A KING ATTENDED OKTOBERFEST. The one-day festival soon stretched to 16 days and for climatic reasons, the original wedding date October 12th was moved to September. For these 16 days, dozens of huge beer tents, carnival rides and booths rise-up and dismantle come the first Sunday in October. In Munich, Oktoberfest is then over for another year. It is remarkable that no one has claimed the meadow for high-risers, or such, but the City of Munich loves tra-
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dition and likes to host the whole world to the old and renowned Oktoberfest and that makes happy neighbors of us all. In 1920, not even the high inflationary price of a Mass Beer (measure of beer) (Quart) at $50 marks, kept the partygoers away, although in 1921, when the price for a Mass was 21,000,000 million marks, the town council did not let Oktoberfest take place. In 1949 was the 1st Oktoberfest after WW11. Now, no more kings, but the Lord Mayor broaches the first keg of beer and declares the opening of the Grand Festival, which has withstood the ravages of time. “The Bavaria,” a huge statue still overlooks the meadow; may it forever bring peace and happiness to all its visitors. Oktoberfest, the 4th largest festival in the world draws 6 million visitors annually. Sausages served at Oktoberfest would reach from here to Europe, not to mention the million plus gallons of beer consumed! This will mark our 43rd Oktoberfest year. We fly in a band directly from Germany; they play the traditional German folk music to Rolling Stones, Beatles and the Doors. We have beer drinking contests and stein holding contests. The Herbmeister is our Master of Ceremony that has entertained the guests every year since 1980. We serve Bratwurst and our famous baked chicken, sauerkraut, and potato salad and for those that like the good old American stuff, we have hamburgers and hotdogs. We also have a full cocktail bar and who can forget our lovely shot hostesses that serve shots of Jaegermeister, apple schnapps and more. Oktoberfest is celebrated by every one of all nationalities and we've been voted the best Oktoberfest and the most diverse from German World Magazine. Home to the Dachshund Races every Sunday during Oktoberfest—this is a must see—little wiener dogs racing to the finish line. We have a very detailed website at www.oldworld.ws.
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MUSIC TO HIS EARS “I WANTED TO LEARN AUDIO ENGINEERING AS A SKILL FOR FUN. I NEVER THOUGHT I ACTUALLY COULD HAVE A CAREER IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS.”
Pictured Left to Right: Igor Len (Roland US), Grammy Award winner Iz Avila, Andy Almada, and Grammy Award winner Dave Hampton
ANDRES ‘ANDY’ ALMADA NOW HAS HIS DREAM JOB THANKS TO THE SKILLS HE BEGAN LEARNING AT GWC WHILE EARNING A CERTIFICATE IN DIGITAL MEDIA/AUDIO RECORDING Growing up, Andy Almada loved music but never played an instrument. “I never could afford one, or lessons,” Almada recalls of his days growing up at UCI in student housing. Not knowing what he wanted to do professionally, Andy knew he wanted to go the junior college route before transferring to a UC. He had done some car audio installations with a friend, but still wasn’t sure about a career path. “I started asking questions about music on computers and audio recording, and wanted to learn more audio engineering,” Almada recalls. “One person told me to go look at Golden West.”
GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING COLLEAGUES
Thus began Almada’s journey as a student at Golden West, an experience he credits with helping him land his dream job in which he works alongside Grammy Award-winning musical artists. Almada is operations manager at 1500 Sound Academy, a hands-on school
that launched in June 2019 in a state-ofthe-art, 25,000-square-foot production facility in Inglewood. Formed by the Grammy Award-winning music ensemble 1500 or Nothin’, the six-month academy is for aspiring music professionals who want to learn songwriting, producing, managing, and more from industry leaders. The skills that landed Almada as a main figure at the 1500 Sound Academy were honed during his two years in the Digital Media program at GWC, and stints working in CTE (Career & Technical Education) at GWC as well as an adjunct professor of audio engineering and production. Almada earned a Certificate Of Achievement in Digital Media/Audio Recording from GWC in 2009. After that, he transferred to UC Irvine, where in 2012 he earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology.
SUPPORTIVE PROFESSORS
Before Almada officially started working on his certificate at GWC, he got his feet wet in audio production thanks to the
kindness of a professor at the time, Renah Wolzinger, who was teaching Digital Media courses in Audio Post Production. Wolzinger now is chief technology officer at Powerminds Inc. Wolzinger would stay late after classes to let Almada check out the studio. “I immediately knew that I had to be here,” he recalls. “I’ll do whatever I can to be here. Whatever I need to learn, I will do.” Wolzinger let Almada add the class, and the seeds of a successful career were planted. “I wanted to learn audio engineering as a skill for fun,” Almada says. “I never thought I actually could have a career in the music business.” In addition to Wolzinger, Almada credits Jon Kubis, a professor in the Audio Program at Golden West College, as a key mentor. Almada states, “Renah and Jon have been major contributors to my success as a backbone of knowledge and guidance I can always call on to learn from.”
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“They were so passionate and dedicated about what they did as teachers. They saw the passion I had to really want to learn to get to the next level. They took me under their wing which allowed me to ask questions and grow over time.”
RARE COMBINED SKILLS
Almada remained in close touch with Wolzinger and Kubis after GWC and continues to have professional relationships with them. Now 32, Almada is an audio engineer as well as a producer. And he’s living beyond his dream at the 1500 Sound Academy, a job he says he couldn’t even envision, because of his rare combined skills as an audio engineer with experience teaching and helping to run an academic department. “It’s been a fun journey that has led me to what I’m doing right now, which is working with some of my musical heroes that were behind the music I fell in love with that inspired me to dream of working in music,” Almada says. “I’m in a pretty amazing situation.”
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PERFORMING ARTS
COMING TO A STAGE NEAR YOU Performing Arts, with its award-winning Theater Arts productions, is adding two full-time faculty to its already robust Music and Dance programs. Martie Ramm Engle, professor and chair of Golden West College’s Department of Performing Arts (Theater Arts, Music and Dance), sits behind her desk just a few hours before 2019 Commencement on May 25, 2019. As chair of the Academic Senate, Ramm was chosen to deliver a speech
at the ceremony. Don’t think for a second she doesn’t have her speech down cold. After all, Ramm has appeared in productions on Broadway, London, and during several tours of the U.S. She also is award-winning director and choreographer of professional theatrical productions throughout the United States. Ramm’s office is filled with memorabilia from her 16 years at Golden West College, the first three as a guest artist before she was hired as a full-time faculty member in 2006.
Among the memorabilia is the rocking chair she’s sitting in—the one she sat in while directing, several years ago, a GWC production of “Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat.” It’s covered in loving words of support and gratitude from the cast and production crew. Year after year, Ramm and the 400plus GWC students enrolled in Performing Arts have rocked audiences in stage dramas and comedies, musicals, concerts, and recitals. This past academic year concluded with a stirring version of “The Pirates of Penzance,” the comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan. And the coming academic year (2019-20) promises to deliver more award-winning productions. “We have a very good department, and we offer quality productions to our community at a very reasonable price ($16 for plays, $25 for musicals),” Ramm says. GWC boasts a recently refurbished, 326-seat theater (built in 1972) with a fully functional orchestra pit and state-of-the-art projection equipment, making it the most modern and fully capable performing arts space in the Coast Community College District. And coming this fall are two new fulltime faculty members with glittering resumes who are set to enhance GWC’s dance and music programs. Dancer/choreographer Leslie Bitong will teach modern, contemporary, ballet, strength and stretch and choreography. She also will teach “Viewing Dance” online. As a professional dancer in both the concert and commercial dance sectors, Bitong has performed repertoire by Mia Michaels, Martha Graham, and George Balanchine, and has appeared in commercials and industrials for Mentos, Admiral’s Club, ASIA and Sepideh. Dr. Dawn Brooks is coming this fall to run GWC’s Vocal Music program.
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Brooks graduated from Cal State Long Beach with bachelor's and master's degrees in Vocal Performance and a DMA in Choral Music from USC. She served as supervisor of Vocal and Choral Studies at CSU Dominguez Hills, where she conducted the CSUDH Chamber Singers, an auditioned ensemble that performs traditional choral music, including works by Britten, Schumann, Debussy, Vaughan Williams, and Pergolesi. Bitong and Brooks join other full-time instructors including Tom Amen (Theater Arts), Tim Mueller (Theater Arts/technical theater) and Collette Hausey (Music). GWC puts on four main stage productions per academic year with a mission on staging shows with only the highestquality production values, including costumes. Ramm has been directing two musicals per year, while Amen directs both comedies and dramas.
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PROUD OF, IN ADDITION
And the Kennedy Center/American College Theater Festival (ACTF) recognized four students who performed in “The Pirates of Penzance:” Marcus Voyette (Frederic), Daniel Geurkink (Sergeant), Breea Hayes (Mabel) and Sarah Cabrera (Kate). The musical was directed and choreographed by Martie Ramm.
TO OUR STUDENTS, IS THE QUALITY OF OUR FACULTY. EVERYBODY BRINGS SOMETHING SPECIAL AND UNIQUE TO THE TABLE." “What we really are proud of, in addition to our students, is the quality of our faculty,” Ramm says. “Everybody brings something special and unique to the table, and our departments are very stable.”
Of the four plays and musical productions staged in 2018-19, GWC actors won five awards and collected 11 nominations for the 14th Annual University Arts (UniArts) Awards presented in conjunction with the National Youth Arts Awards.
GWC Performing Arts students regularly win awards—along with faculty.
“Performing Arts in general has been doing quite well on this campus,” Ramm says. “The Theater Arts department has been going quite well, and it has for many years. We have a good, loyal audience.”
The Daily Pilot, for example, named Ramm and Amen man and woman of the year in theater for 2013, for exem-
Theater Arts and Music recently have had similar numbers of majors, between 75 and 100 each. Dance only
has a dozen or so, but Ramm sees that picking up considerably with the addition of Bitong to the faculty. “For many students today, attending our productions is probably the first time they ever see live theater,” she says, adding with a laugh: “Most of them have a difficult time sitting still for two hours without distractions. Our job is to introduce them to the excitement of live theater, dance and music.” While theater productions run from October to May, music and dance programs begin in December. The Music Department presents both an orchestral concert and a choral music concert in December and in May. The Dance Department stages a studio concert in December and their largest dance concert in May. GWC’s Theater Arts department also offers certificates for students in Scenic, Lighting and Projection Design and in Costume Design and Wardrobe Techniques.
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SYMPHONIC BAND FALL INTO WINTER DR. COLLETTE HAUSEY CONDUCTOR
WEDNESDAY • DEC. 4 • 7:30 PM
WINTER FESTIVAL CHORAL CONCERT
DR. DAWN BROOKS, DIRECTOR TUESDAY • MAY 12 • 7:30 PM
SYMPHONIC BAND SPRING INTO SUMMER DR. COLLETTE HAUSEY CONDUCTOR
MONDAY • MAY 18 • 7:30 PM
SPRING CHORALE CONCERT
DR. DAWN BROOKS, DIRECTOR
DANCE SATURDAY • MAY 16 • 7:30 PM SUNDAY • MAY 17 • 2 PM
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GOLDEN PROMISE
A GOLDEN DEAL
FREE BOOKS ADDED TO FREE TUITION THIS FALL WITH THE NEW GOLDEN PROMISE PROGRAM This past academic year, a total of 162 Golden West College students received free tuition through the new Golden Promise Program.
to what they earn in their part-time jobs. There are many students taking six to nine units who can get free tuition and books if they take 12 units.”
And this fall, the program will get even sweeter.
Adds Lee: “The research shows that if you’re a full-time student, you’re more successful and you’re definitely more engaged.”
Free textbooks will be included with free tuition in the Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters, says Dr. Claudia Lee, vice president, Student Services. Requirements to qualify for the Golden Promise Program include being a first-time college student, a California resident, a full-time student (12 or more units) and submitting a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or California Dream Act Application. The Golden Promise program became available at GWC this past year thanks to a state grant.
BENEFITS OF GOING FULL TIME
“We know that finances are one of the top reasons students do not continue in school,” Lee explains. At $46 a unit, California community colleges have one of the lowest tuitions in the nation when compared to other community colleges, Lee says. Still, she says, a lot of GWC students experience financial hardship. GWC has begun marketing the Golden Promise Program to prospective incoming students this fall, encouraging them to become full-time students. About 60 percent of GWC’s 18,000 students are part-time who take fewer than 12 units per semester. That percentage of part-time students is pretty typical of most community colleges.
FULL-TIME STUDENTS ARE MORE SUCCESSFUL
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Of the 162 Golden Promise grant recipients this past academic year, 153 were 19 years old or younger. Gender wise, the split was nearly even. Hispanic students qualified for 74 grants, followed by white students with 49 and Asian students with 26. Textbooks cost on average $400 per term per full-time student, Lee says. This spring, GWC sent mailers to households with high school seniors to promote the Golden Promise Program. The mailers were sent to households in the Los Alamitos, Huntington Beach Union, Newport-Mesa and Garden Grove High School districts. GWC didn’t have much time to promote the inaugural Golden Promise Program since the funds were released so close to the start of the 2018-19 academic year, Lee says. She anticipates more applications to flow in for the coming academic year. Lee, who has been at GWC for nearly seven years, and whose past positions include dean of CTE and dean of enrollment services, has been in her current position for almost three years. She says opportunities like the Golden Promise Program are what make her job running Student Services so satisfying. “I just love that I’m able to work with my amazing team to create and implement programs like this that make a significant impact on students’ lives,” Lee says. “People think that financial aid and admissions and records are fairly standard operations, but they’re not. There’s much more we can do to streamline processes and enhance the students’ experiences here at Golden West College.” Golden West College
A LOT OF OUR STUDENTS ARE PARTTIME STUDENTS BECAUSE THEY WORK. WE’RE TRYING TO CONVINCE THEM THAT THE SAVINGS THEY’LL REAP FROM HAVING THE COLLEGE PAY FOR THEIR TEXTBOOKS MAY EQUATE TO WHAT THEY EARN IN THEIR PART-TIME JOBS. THERE ARE MANY STUDENTS TAKING SIX TO NINE UNITS WHO CAN GET FREE TUITION AND BOOKS IF THEY TAKE 12 UNITS.
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SC HAPPENINGS
big bear lake OKTOBERFEST
ig Bear Lake Oktoberfest is back! Southern California’s #1 Oktoberfest returns for nine consecutive weekends, September 7 to Nov. 2, 2019. The true spirit of Bavaria comes to life in Big Bear, so break out the lederhosen and dirndls and cluck the night away to the Chicken Dance! This sincerely is Southern California’s most authentic Oktoberfest, which takes pride in being the closest thing to the original celebration in Munich, Germany. In fact, year after year it consistently ranks as one of the top 10 best Oktoberfest celebrations in America! Big Bear Lake is situated in an alpine environment with miles upon miles of evergreen trees, mountain vistas, and a town-square village that reflects the scenery and heritage of the Bavarian Alps of Germany. Other key factors that continuously put Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest high
on the charts is it brings bands direct from Bavaria, serves a variety of beer imported from Germany, dance troupes perform customary dances, the sausages are from a German butcher in Los Angeles, and fresh apple strudel is delivered weekly from a German bakery in Newport Beach! This year, Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest steps up its game with an entertainment lineup that brings more Bavarian-style oomph, or in musical terms oom-pah-pah, than ever before. The 49th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest features not two, not three, but four different bands direct from Germany during the nine-weekend stretch. This marks the first-time ever that it will have four different German bands perform live in the same season. Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest’s audience is treated with a unique blend of traditional German polkas, sing-alongs and of course the Chicken Dance, but will also get
THE BIG BEAR LAKE OKTOBERFEST PROVIDES its fair share of classic rock covers, country hits and today’s dance favorites. All four German bands help create the same vibe and pageantry of the original Bavarian Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Enjoy ice-cold German beer served at eight bars and beer gardens. Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest has gained quite a reputation for serving a wide selection of German beers such as Paulaner and Warsteiner. Also, the Tiki Bar is transformed into a Craft Haus that serves uniquely crafted beers and micro brews, ideal for beer connoisseurs. Be sure to pick up a commemorative stein at the merchandise stand. Something about beer in a traditional stein just makes beer taste that much better. Come hungry, because this festival serves up a German feast fit for a king. Enjoy scrumptious bratwurst, knockwurst, or kielbasa with lots of home-style sauerkraut piled on. Sauerkraut is just one of several side dish options. There are also, Bavarian or potato dumplings, beer cheese soup, and colossal, megasized pretzels. There are street tacos, various flatbread pizzas, hamburgers
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A PERFECT ESCAPE FROM THE STRESS AND OBLIGATIONS OF EVERYDAY LIFE IN A BEAUTIFUL ALPINE SETTING. and veggie burgers. Save room for dessert because the fresh German apple strudel with warm vanilla sauce drizzled on top is a dream come true for taste buds! Yum! Fun competitions and contests at Oktoberfest include log sawing, stein holding, shoot & yodel, a version of beer pong, and stein carrying. A contest unlike any other in the country, the beer stein-carrying contest makes the winning Oktoberfest queen work hard for her title. The woman who carries the most one-liter beer steins wins the queen title. Past Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest queens have lifted and carried an average of 80 pounds in full beer steins. Some queens have carried more weight in beer steins than their own body weight!
Nestled high in the San Bernardino mountains, the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest prides themselves in throwing one of the best German celebrations this side of Munich. Welcoming festival fans of all ages, the entertainment is non-stop fun for both the young and young at heart.
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AMERICA'S HEROES WEEKEND
Free admission for Past and Present Military, Law Enforcement & Fire Fighters
SUNDAY • 8
“The Express Band” SoCal's Premier German Band SATURDAY • 14
Oktoberfest Queen-Stein Carrying Contest - Preliminary SUNDAY • 15
Franken Power Express Direct From Germany SATURDAY • 21
Tessie & The Calico Cats Blue Henry’s SUNDAY • 22
Kleine Bar Tanzers Terry McRaven Photos by Dan McKernan, Big Bear Guide
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest has enhanced its kids play area with several different giant inflatables to keep youngsters (and those youngat-heart) entertained during the festivities. The designated area, called the Fun Zone, is geared for kids of all ages from toddlers to grown-ups. It’s located outside, under a canopy of evergreen trees, next to the Sports Biergarten. Speaking of the Sports Biergarden. College football, NFL games and
World Series playoffs are shown on big screen TVs. In this section there are a couple of fire pits that add to the mountain charm. Also, the popular bean-bag game cornhole is readily available in this sports-themed section, which adds yet another fun aspect to this fan-favorite German festival. When it’s time to retire for the evening be sure to catch a ride back on the free shuttle. The complimentary shuttle service drives guests safely
to their lodging accommodations. After a day of cold brews and the Chicken Dance, you’ll want to stay the night! Big Bear Cool Cabins has been providing lodging in Big Bear for more than twenty years and offers over 350 homes and cabins to choose from. For Big Bear’s most affordable home rentals check out BigBearCoolCabins.com. The 49th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest began Saturday, September 7 and runs for nine consecutive weekends (Sat. & Sun.) through Saturday, November 2, 2019. The weekend festivities take place at Big Bear Lake Convention Center, located at 42900 Big Bear Blvd. Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest kicks off with American’s Hero weekend on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, offering free admission for all past and present military, fire fighters and law enforcement. Tickets are on sale now for Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest and it is highly recommended to pre-purchase tickets in advance, especially October dates. For more details regarding tickets, Burgermeister / Uber-Bugermeister Party Packs, and general information, log on to BigBearEvents.com, or Facebook, or call 909-585-3000.
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Oktoberfest Queen-Stein Carrying Contest - Semi Finals SUNDAY • 29
Frankenrebellen Express, Direct From Germany
OCTOBER FRIDAY • 4
LOCAL’S NIGHT A portion of Admission Proceeds to Benefit Local Charity SATURDAY • 5
Oktoberfest Queen-Stein Carrying Contest - FINALS SUNDAY • 6
Die Böhmische Straßenmusikanten Direct From Germany SATURDAY • 12
Born Country & Tom Nolan Band SUNDAY • 13
GTEV D’Oberlander Dancers FRIDAY • 18
Oktoberfest Unplugged German Beer - Food Pairing Dinner SATURDAY • 19
SouthBound & Doo Wah Riders SUNDAY • 20
Kleine Bar Tanzers SATURDAY • 26
German Spooktacular Celebration SUNDAY • 27
Children’s Halloween Costume Contest
NOVEMBER SATURDAY • 2
OKTOBERFEST ENCORE
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING CENTER IS HOME TO THE LATEST SIMULATOR TECHNOLOGY IN WHICH RECRUITS AND OFFICERS ARE THROWN INTO REALISTIC SCENARIOS TO HONE THEIR SKILLS 28 | GWC Magazine
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ON TARGET WITH OFFICER TRAINING Well known for its esteemed training academies, the Regional Criminal Justice Training Center (RCJTC) at Golden West College now is home to a state-of-the-art simulator that creates hundreds of realistic scenarios for interactive training in use of force, tactical judgment, and firearms.
force-options simulator, says Lowenberg, who has run the RCJTC for 16 years following a 36-year career in local law enforcement, including serving as chief of the HBPD.
and GWC at large has resources to reproduce the incident for debriefing purposes in its simulator room at the RCJTC, or in Scenario Village with the use of actors.
The old system used animated scenarios projected on screens.
SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS
The new Milo Range technology, which went live in late 2018 following the grand opening of the new RCJTC in April 2018, was purchased by the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) but the simulator needed a home.
The new system features high-definition videos of real actors, with three large screens providing a 180-degree view of the action. Technicians have between 400 and 600 scenarios to choose from, ranging from a domestic violence call at a motel to a convenience story robbery to a mentally ill person with a weapon—you name it.
Ron Lowenberg, dean and director of the RCJTC, struck a deal with HBPD Chief Rob Handy that allows HBPD officers to stop by at their convenience and use the simulator as long as it doesn’t interfere with regular training classes at the RCJTC. “We get first priority for our academy classes,” Lowenberg explains, “and HBPD gets second priority. We’re making it available to anybody and everybody—whoever wants to use it.” The HBPD also gets second priority to use, at no cost, the RCJTC’s Scenario Village, a mock town with industrial and residential buildings used for training tactics.
UP TO 600 SCENARIOS The close relationship between the RCJTC and the HBPD underscores Golden West College’s commitment to forging close ties with community partners. On a recent weekday, pairs of recruits who were a little more than halfway through Regular Basic Academy training took turns honing their shooting skills and reacting to a deranged man with a knife who suddenly charges them. The new MILO system is much more sophisticated than the RCJTC’s former
Gas-operated guns with recoil feel like the real thing.
“I think the average member of the public probably has his or her own perception about what goes into training police officers,” Lowenberg says. “But I don’t think most are aware of the level of sophisticated technology we have here.” Lowenberg says the MILO system makes it easy for technicians to easily reproduce scenarios. “Although it served its purpose, the old system was animated, with set scenarios,” he says. “What’s more, this is real-life video that can be reviewed to allow trainees to see how well they did in a particular circumstance, and what lessons they learned from a particular situation—both positive and negative.” Technology at the RCJTC also allows technicians to reproduce, within about a week, critical incidents that happen in real life. Say, for example, there’s a hostage situation at a Huntington Beach bank in which use of force is needed to resolve the standoff. The RCJTC
While the pairs of Regular Basic Academy recruits were training in the simulator room on a recent weekday, several classes were in session, including a dispatch supervisor course and a “Laws of Arrest” class for non-sworn personnel such as parking enforcement officials and park rangers who have peace officers arrest powers. Lowenberg notes that the simulator is ideal for these non-sworn personnel in addition to recruits and veteran officers who, by state law, have to complete 24 hours of advanced officer training every two years. “For a brand-new shooter, it’s really great,” Lowenberg says about the simulator. “We can work with them on fundamentals like grip and sight of line.” Lowenberg said that last year, POST (the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training) ran numbers and Golden West College’s RCJTC came out No. 1 among the state’s 40 police academies in four categories; successful completion of the academy; successful completion of the field training program; successful completion of the employment probationary period; and still employed in law enforcement five years after graduating from the academy. Such a stellar ranking, Lowenberg says, is indicative of the RCJTC’s desire to excel in all areas—including officer training via simulators. “If that’s where we rank in our regular basic courses for police academies,” Lowenberg says, “there’s good reason to believe that all of our other programs rank pretty high too.”
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REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING CENTER AT A GLANCE • Services between 2,500 and 3,000 students per year from all over the state. • Nearly 40 recruits have reached top management positions including chief of police and sheriff. • First college-based academy to be certified by POST (State Peace Officer Standards and Training) on October 1, 1960. • Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Justice and Fairness, Caring, Civic Virtue and Citizenship. • Four Concentrations: Academies (a Regular Basic Academy and a Specialized Investigator’s Basic Course); semester courses in criminal justice; continuing professional training; Leadership and Ethics Institute. • Has operated under the Coast Community College District since 1960. • Has been at Golden West College since 1969. FALL 2019 | 29
DUAL ENROLLMENT
dynamic DUAL
BY EDUCATING MORE AND MORE PEOPLE FROM THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, THOSE COMMUNITIES BECOME SAFER, MORE PRODUCTIVE, MORE AFFLUENT, MORE EDUCATED, AND MORE SUCCESSFUL LEO GRUBER
EO GRUBER WAS IN A QUANDARY. When it came time for the Ocean View High School sophomore to take a required foreign language class, he didn’t know what to do. Because Leo is hard of hearing, taking a foreign language class pretty much would have been impossible. Luckily for him, Golden West College had just launched, in summer 2017, a Dual Enrollment program, a concept that has been around for more than two decades nationally, but only recently has taken root in Orange County and throughout the state. 30 | GWC Magazine
The idea is simple: In California, a college district and high school district share an agreement known as CCAP, for College & Career Access Pathways Partnership Agreement. High school students who participate in the Dual Enrollment program can take several college courses for dual credit—and it’s all free, including books. If a student were to take two college classes each semester in high school and another course each summer, they could earn 60 college credits for free before they finish high school. This equates to the first two years of a four-year degree program. By comparison, a student who studies full time for two years at a Cal State University campus would pay about $15,000 just in tuition
and fees, while a student at a UC campus would pay nearly $30,000 in tuition and fees. The many benefits of Dual Enrollment have caused it to grow in popularity in California in recent years. Classes are taught at the high schools within the regular school day, and students can take the college credits they earn at GWC in high school and apply them toward a bachelor’s degree at a four-year university. Leo took American Sign Language (ASL) 1 in Spring 2018 and ASL 2 in Spring 2019—and he aced both classes. “I liked that Golden West College gave me the opportunity to take a
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foreign language that I really need for life that my high school didn’t offer,” said Leo, 18, who will be a senior this fall at Ocean View. He plans to attend GWC and eventually become a teacher of deaf and hardof-hearing children. Leo said he especially enjoyed having a deaf instructor in ASL 2. “It made the class more realistic,” he said. “These classes offered me a great way to sample a college experience and helped me keep focused on my future.” Jessica Wyman, Leo’s mother, a kindergarten teacher at Oak View Elementary in Huntington Beach, learned about GWC’s Dual Enrollment program from her daughter, Claire, who also is hard of hearing
I LIKED THAT GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE A FOREIGN LANGUAGE THAT I REALLY NEED FOR LIFE THAT MY HIGH SCHOOL DIDN’T OFFER….THESE CLASSES OFFERED ME A GREAT WAY TO SAMPLE A COLLEGE EXPERIENCE AND HELPED ME KEEP FOCUSED ON MY FUTURE.
GWC began its Dual Enrollment partnership with the Huntington Beach Union High School District (HBUSD) in summer 2017 with three classes: History of Rock Music, Personal Health, and History and Appreciation of Cinema.
SINCE LAUNCHING ITS DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM IN 2017, MORE THAN 300 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HAVE ENROLLED and has a learning disability. Claire, 23, who now attends Cal State Long Beach, had taken ASL classes at Golden West and had praised the quality of the program and its instructors. She brought home materials to her mother and brother about GWC’s Dual Enrollment program when the college announced its launch.
Wyman was thrilled. “I was jumping for joy, because it gave Leo a chance to take a class that Ocean View didn’t offer,” she said. Leo was the only student from Ocean View to participate in the Dual Enrollment Program that Spring 2018 semester. "The program since has grown rapidly and continues to expand," said Matt Valerius, Director of Guided Pathways & Dual Enrollment at GWC. “The high schools are becoming much more interested in it,” Valerius said. “They’re starting to see the benefits, and Golden West is putting the necessary resources behind it.”
“We started with just a few sections at Westminster High School and Huntington Beach High School,” Valerius said. Since then, the program has expanded to include all HBUSD high schools. And this fall, GWC will begin offering Dual Enrollment courses at five high schools in the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD). GWC also is working with its high school partners to implement structured Dual Enrollment pathways for students in fields such as Business & Entrepreneurship, Education, Performing Arts, and Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD). "Since launching its Dual Enrollment program in 2017, more than 300 high school students have enrolled with an astounding 96 percent of
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them earning a passing grade of C or higher," Valerius said. "Numerous studies from across the country have shown the benefits of participating in Dual Enrollment programs, with Dual Enrollment students tending to perform better academically in both high school and college," Valerius said. “Golden West College is proud to be part of this national movement, which is providing local high school students the opportunity to get an early start on college,” he said. Leo plans to take a Dual Enrollment class in statistics and probability next spring. Meanwhile, he’s been volunteering in a special education class at Oak View Elementary. “They’ve just been wonderful,” Wyman says of GWC Dual Enrollment instructors.
For more details about the program, including course offerings at nearby high schools, application and registration procedures, and contact information, visit goldenwestcollege.edu/dualenrollment. FALL 2019 | 31
Golden West Athletics is dedicated to providing its student-athletes with opportunities to experience the valuable lessons of self-discipline, competition, leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, character building, and community involvement through academic success and athletic participation.
GWC HOME GAMES
AUGUST TUESDAY • AUGUST 27
WOMEN'S SOCCER vs West LA 3:00 PM
FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 6
WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 25
WOMEN'S SOCCER
WOMEN'S WATER POLO
vs Palomar 4:00 PM
vs Saddleback 4:00 PM
WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 25
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
FRIDAY • AUGUST 30
vs Orange Coast 6:00 PM
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs Ventura 5:00 PM
SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 14
FOOTBALL
SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 7
SEPTEMBER TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 3
vs San Diego Mesa 1:00 PM
GWC MEN'S WATER POLO INVITE
TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 17
7:00 AM
vs Mt. San Antonio 3:00 PM
TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 10
WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 18
vs Compton 2:00 PM
vs Cypress 3:00 PM
MEN'S SOCCER
WOMEN'S SOCCER
MEN'S WATER POLO
WOMEN'S SOCCER
OCTOBER TUESDAY • OCTOBER 1
WOMEN'S SOCCER vs Irvine Valley 3:00 PM
vs LA Valley 4:00 PM
WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 2
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 6
GWC MEN'S WATER POLO INVITE
vs Cypress 6:00 PM
7:00 AM
WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 11
WOMEN'S WATER POLO
FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 13
WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 18
vs Long Beach 4:00 PM
vs Cerritos 5:00 PM
vs Palomar 5:00 PM
MEN'S SOCCER
FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 6
MEN'S SOCCER vs Cerritos 4:00 PM
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WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 18
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
vs Cypress 4:00 PM
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 13
WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 25
vs Santa Barbara 6:00 PM
vs Saddleback 3:00 PM
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
MEN'S WATER POLO
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FRIDAY • OCTOBER 4
MEN'S SOCCER vs Santiago Canyon 3:00 PM
FRIDAY • OCTOBER 4
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 26
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
GWC MEN'S WATER POLO INVITE
vs Santa Ana 6:00 PM
7:00 AM
TUESDAY • OCTOBER 29
WOMEN'S SOCCER vs Santiago Canyon 3:00 PM
TUESDAY • NOVEMBER 12
WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 23
WOMEN'S SOCCER
MEN'S WATER POLO
vs Santa Ana 3:00 PM
vs Riverside 3:00 PM
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 5
WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 13
vs College of the Canyons 1:00 PM
vs Rio Hondo 5:00 PM
MEN'S BASKETBALL
FOOTBALL
FRIDAY • OCTOBER 11
TUESDAY • OCTOBER 29
vs Orange Coast 3:00 PM
vs Saddleback 3:00 PM
WOMEN'S SOCCER
MEN'S SOCCER
NOVEMBER TUESDAY • NOVEMBER 5 WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 23
WOMEN'S WATER POLO vs Riverside 4:00 PM
WOMEN'S SOCCER
FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 15
WOMEN'S SOCCER vs Fullerton 3:00 PM
FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 15
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs Fullerton 6:00 PM
vs Orange Coast 3:00 PM
WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 23
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs Riverside 6:00 PM
FRIDAY • OCTOBER 11
FRIDAY • OCTOBER 25
vs Irvine Valley 6:00 PM
vs Irvine Valley 3:00 PM
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
MEN'S SOCCER
TUESDAY • OCTOBER 15
WOMEN'S SOCCER
MEN'S BASKETBALL vs San Diego Miramar 5:00 PM
FRIDAY • OCTOBER 18
FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 8
MEN'S SOCCER
MEN'S SOCCER
vs Santa Ana 3:00 PM
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 19
FOOTBALL
TUESDAY • OCTOBER 22
MEN'S SOCCER vs Fullerton 3:00 PM
FOOTBALL
THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 7
vs Cypress 3:00 PM
vs Orange Coast 1:00 PM
SATURDAY • NOVEMBER 16
FRIDAY • OCTOBER 25
GWC MEN'S WATER POLO INVITE 7:00 AM
vs Grossmont 1:00 PM
WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 20
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs Santiago Canyon 6:00 PM
vs Cypress 3:00 PM
DECEMBER
FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 8
THURSDAY • DECEMBER 19
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
SATURDAY • NOVEMBER 9
FRIDAY • DECEMBER 20
vs Saddleback 6:00 PM
FOOTBALL
vs Southwestern 1:00 PM
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vs Copper Mountain 6:00 PM
MEN'S BASKETBALL vs Saddleback 7:00 PM
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GWC CAMPUS EVENTS
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER SUN-MON • SEPTEMBER 7-8
FALL FESTIVAL Presented by Ballet Repertory Theatre Anthony Sellars, Artistic Director
AUGUST 26 THRU – DECEMBER 14
FALL SEMESTER BEGINS
Ballet Repertory Theatre’s 43rd season opener will bring a new, invigorating array of renowned ballet classics and contemporary creations to our stage. Included will be vibrant choreography by returning Guest Artist Christopher Sellars, First Soloist with Utah’s acclaimed Ballet West. As is tradition, presentations by the 2019 Summer Ballet and Jazz Workshop Ensembles from the company’s home studio, the Orange County Dance Center, will add even more energy to this annual kickoff. Awaken or cultivate your passion for dance with this diverse celebration! See website for showtimes. Mainstage Theater
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
CHEFS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AUGUST 26 – OCTOBER 5
GALLERY EXHIBITION GWC ART GALLERY “Skate | Create The Art of Skateboarding”
Skateboarding culture has always gone hand-in-hand with art and design. This exhibition will highlight the historic and contemporary art and artists that have been contributing to this major subculture in Southern California since the 1960s. This exhibition will include a skate deck fundraiser for the gallery, with skate decks decorated by high end artists up for silent auction. Opening reception Thursday, August 29, 5:00 to 8:00 PM
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This event is a food tasting event held at the college and hosted by the Golden West College Patrons, an auxiliary of the Golden West College Foundation. The funds raised go in their entirety to GWC Student Scholarships, and assistance for our academic programs and services such as; Veterans Center, our EOPS program, and our Criminal Justice Training Center…just to name a few. This event is open to the public and more information can be found at: www.gwchbfoundation.com. This event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased on-line at the website above or at the door. 4:00 to 7:00 PM GWC Student Center
OCTOBER OCTOBER 4 – 13
PLAYING WITH FIRE (AFTER FRANKENSTEIN) Directed by Tom Amen
Mary Shelly’s legendary masterpiece, Frankenstein, is not only a gothic tale of horror, but a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive passion, unchecked science, and the estrangement of god and man, and playwright Barbara Field has masterfully captured each of these themes in her brilliant reinterpretation of the original novel. Opening amid the isolated wastelands of the Arctic Circle, Shelly’s story is revealed both in the present confrontation between Victor Frankenstein and his hideous Creature, and through a series of intimate flashbacks. Having set out to destroy the malignant atrocity he has created, Frankenstein must also face his own culpability in unleashing evil upon the world. At the same time, the Creature, bent on murderous revenge for the living hell into which his creator has cast him, reveals himself to be far more than a hideous, violent abomination - in the Creature we find a being that is not only terrifying, but all too human! NOTE: This production contains adult language and situations and is intended for mature audiences. See website for showtimes. Mainstage Theater
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OCTOBER 10 - DECEMBER 7
GALLERY EXHIBITION GWC Art Gallery - “Femella”
An exhibition focusing on female archetypes and feminine representations, all created by female artists. Opening Reception Thursday, October 10 5:00 to 8:00 PM
TUESDAY • OCTOBER 15
JOB & CAREER FAIR The Job & Career Fair will provide students a way to explore career opportunities within a variety of organizations on campus. Meet dozens of recruiters and gain valuable interview experience, receive job search advice from employers and recruiters, a great way to find out about open positions, internships and volunteer work. This is the opportunity to develop network contacts and learn about all the services Golden West College has to offer. GWC Student Union
TURESDAY • OCTOBER 8
GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW MATH & SCIENCE BUILDING 3:00 PM Math & Science Center
WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 16
TRANSFER FAIRS Over 60 CSU, UC, Private, and Out-of-State universities will be on campus. Representatives will provide information on admissions procedures, financial aid, housing and other subjects. The day is scheduled for you to find out quickly and conveniently what you need to know to continue your education at a four-year school.
COURTYARD OF HONOR This event recognizes Golden West College Alumni who have achieved significant accomplishments in their career or in Community Service and also recognizes Major Donors to the College who have earned either Pillars of Support or Premier Pillars of support. This event is open to the public. There is no cost for this event. 2:30 to 4:00 PM
NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 8-17
Directed and choreographed by Martie Ramm
7:00 to 9:00 PM GWC Campus
SYMPHONIC BAND FALL INTO WINTER Dr. Collette Hausey, Conductor
Wind band literature with a seasonal flavor 7:30 PM Mainstage Theater
HOLIDAY ART SALE
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Location: TBA
Golden West College (GWC) and the Huntington Beach Union High School District (HBUHSD) will be co-hosting a College Night event on GWC’s campus on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. This event will provide HBUHSD students and parents with opportunity to meet college representatives from public and private 2-year and 4-year institutions and learn about the process for applying to and financing college. Additionally, students and parents will learn about the various support services available at GWC and other community colleges, as well as the process for transferring from a 2-year to a 4-year institution. This is the first year that this event will be cohosted by GWC and HBUHSD.
TUESDAY • DECEMBER 3
TUE-WED • DECEMBER 3 & 4
Explore all your transfer options by visiting this Transfer Fair!
GWC HBUHSD COLLEGE NIGHT
DECEMBER
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THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
Based on a story inspired by the real-life Chicken Ranch in La Grange, Texas, the award-winning The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a rollicking, fun-loving, country-style Broadway musical that recounts the good times and the ultimate demise of the Chicken Ranch, known since 1840 as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. Governors, senators, mayors, and even victorious college football teams frequented this cozy bordello where Miss Mona and her girls were protected by local sheriff Ed Earl Dodd until TV evangelist Melvin P. Thorpe focused his television cameras and his righteous indignation on the institution forcing it to shut its doors forever. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a lively, engaging and genuinely funny American musical comedy. NOTE: This production contains adult language and situations and is intended for mature audiences. See website for showtimes. Mainstage Theater
Each year, our Fine Arts students sell hand-crafted artwork in time for holiday gift-giving. This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase original ceramics, drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints! Join us in the Fine Arts Gallery adjacent to the Arts and Letters division office!
DECEMBER 13 - 24
THE NUTCRACKER BALLET Presented by Ballet Repertory Theatre
Anthony Sellars, Artistic Director Enjoy Ballet Repertory Theatre’s cherished 43-year-old tradition of bringing beloved holiday music to life with nearly 300 performers in dazzling costumes. Travel with young Clara through a magical world of life-size dolls, toy soldiers, colossal mice, and delicate snowflakes to the fabulous Land of Sweets, home of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Exuberant French, Spanish, Arabian, Russian, and Chinese dancers await you, along with twirling candy canes and waltzing flowers. Orange County’s longest-running Nutcracker is the ultimate feel-good family tradition. See Website for Showtimes. Mainstage Theater
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM GWC Art Gallery
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WEDNESDAY • DECEMBER 4
CHORAL/VOCAL MUSIC WINTER FESTIVAL CHORAL CONCERT Dr. Dawn Brooks, Director 7:30 PM Mainstage Theater
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HB Sands COMMUNITY SERVICES RECREATION Additionally, refreshments including donuts, generously donated to the dance by Adams Avenue Donuts, are served. The dance is completely supported by donations from sponsors and a suggested donation of $2 per dancer. Come out and join in the fun! For more information, call Recreation Supervisor John Valinsky at 714-9608870 or email jvalinsky@surfcity-hb. org.
FRIDAY NIGHT FUN TIME DANCES
The FunTime Dance is a special event for adults with developmental disabilities held on the 3rd Friday of every month at Edison Community Center from 7:30 to 9:30pm. The event is co-sponsored by the City of Huntington Beach, Kiwanis Club, The Sts. Simon & Jude Knights of Columbus and Men’s Club. Recreation staff and kind, individual volunteers create a safe, positive environment that allows the participants to have a fun experience dancing the night away to music played by a DJ. Each dance has a different theme and dancers often dress-up accordingly.
Location: Edison Community Center Date: 3rd Friday of every month F 7:30–9:30pm $2
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Hear the jingle? It’s time to mingle, with family and friends! Put on your best holiday gear and bring the family to enjoy festivities including a pancake breakfast, bounce house, holiday music, arts and crafts, and a picture with Santa! Register early as space is limited; tickets will not be sold at the door. Children under the age of one are free! Location: Edison Community Center Date: December 14 411205-1A Sa 8:30–10:30am $10 411205-1B Sa 9:30–11:30am $10
Learn to apply make-up like a PRO! HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN CARVING & COSTUME CONTEST
Calling all ghouls, ghosts and goblins for a Halloween festival at Worthy Park! Dress up in your best costume and get ready to make a jack-olantern come to life! Festivities will include ‘pick your own’ pumpkin patch & carving, games, a bounce house and more! Event will be held outside at Worthy Park Saturday, Oct. 26th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. $20 per family (includes one pumpkin) and $5 per extra pumpkin. Register online or in-person beginning August 6th. Preregistration is encouraged to guarantee a pumpkin. Location: Worthy Park Date: October 26 411202-3A Sa 1:00-4:00pm
SPECIAL INTEREST FASHION MAKEUP EVERYDAY TO GLAMOUR
Part 1–Creating The Classic Face: Designed for beginners, learn the fundamentals of fashion makeup while creating the classic face, a makeup style for every day. Learn how to apply foundation, eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, powder, blush and more. Part 2–Creating The Glamorous Face: Completion of Fashion Makeup. Learn how to transform the Classic Face to a Glamorous Face for those special events. Techniques taught: Smokey Eye, Highlighting/Contour, Pouty Lip and more. All products & supplies included. More info: 562-2213944, rbnimis@yahoo.com. Instructor: Rodolfo Nimis Location: Murdy Community Center Date: October 26 Ages: 16+ years 451134-1B Sa 9:30am-12:30pm $75
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HB COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL COMBINATION CLASS
ARTS CRAFTY LITTLE ONES!
Our Combination program is designed to provide your child with a positive preschool experience and a healthy self-image. We believe children learn and develop best through play. Our nurturing environment will offer engaging and fun activities while exploring arts, music, science, story time, and more. Children eligible to enroll in the Pre-K Program may also enroll in this class concurrently. Your child must be 3 years old by 9/1/2019 and potty trained. A $20 material fee is payable to the instructor. Public school holidays will be observed.
We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity! Help unleash your little one’s imagination by assisting them in a variety of arts n’ craft projects. Children and their parents will be given the opportunity to work together through drawing, painting, and much more! Location: Murdy Community Center Date: October 2 - October 23 Ages: 2-4 years 430110-1A W 10:00-1:00am
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DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS BABY’S FIRST DANCE CLASS
Children delight in a sense of movement. Singing and dancing is a marvelous introduction for little ones to acquire confidence and motor skills, as well as strength, knowledge and coordination. $5 material fee due at first class.
Instructor: Dawna Ludwig Location: Murdy Community Center Date: October 21 - November 25 Ages: 8 mo. - 3.5 years 430406-3B M 11:10-11:50am $54
ONE & TWO BABY BOOGIE & YOU
Children delight in a sense of movement. Dance is a marvelous introduction for little students to acquire confidence and discipline as well as strength, knowledge, and coordination. “Baby face, you’ve got the cutest, little baby face.” Parent/child participation. $5 material fee due at first class. Instructor: Dawna Ludwig Location: Lake Park Clubhouse Date: November 8 - December 13 Ages: 4 mo. - 1 years 430409-1B F 10:20-10:50am $46
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PARENT AND ME SUNSHINE BABIES & TOTS
Have fun singing, dancing, marching & playing to upbeat music using bright colored props and introduce your child to the wonderful world of song combined with dance. Parachute games, bubbles, balls, tunnels, marching parade using rhythm instruments. Parent participation is required. 3 year olds can join our Sunshine Generation Performing Group. Instructor: Iskui Merdjanian Location: Edison Community Center Date: October 10 - December 5 Ages: 10 mo. - 3 years 431003-2A Th 9:15-10:00am $69
EDUCATION ABC & 123
PRESCHOOL SPANISH BASICS
Welcome to the PORTAL Enrichment Program, which provides a unique opportunity to enjoy a Spanish class and associated cultural activity. This children’s language learning program will come alive through fun and entertainment with music, puppets, big books, posters, picture cards, theater, felt board, trivia and bingo games. No material fee required. Instructor: Portal Languages Location: Edison Community Center Date: October 29 - December 10 Ages: 2 - 5 years 430617-2A Tu 10:30-11:30am $140
SPORTS TOT/PRE-SOCCER
Welcome to the PORTAL Enrichment Program, which provides a unique introduction to letters, numbers, and basic words. This childrens' language learning program will come alive through fun and entertainment with music, puppets, big books, posters, picture cards, theater, felt board, trivia, and bingo games. No material fee.
Little tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big kids! Teaches the basic techniques of the game and builds self-esteem through participation and fun soccer activities. Children learn to follow instructions in a nurturing, age-appropriate environment. Each child receives a soccer jersey. Shin guards are required after the first meeting.
Instructor: Portal Languages Location: Edison Community Center Date: October 29 - December 10 Ages: 2 - 4 years 430618-2B Tu 9:15-10:15am $105
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Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Location: Worthy Park Date: October 5 - November 23 Ages: 3.5 - 5 years 431315-1A Sa 3:45-4:20pm
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Instructor: Keri Smith Location: Murdy Community Center Date: November 5 - December 19 Ages: 3 - 5 years 430603-2B
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HB COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL PRE-K PROGRAM
Our program is designed to prepare your child for a successful transition into Kindergarten. Through play and hands-on activities your child will develop problem-solving skills, language skills, writing skills, and confidence! Your child must be 4 years old by 9/1/19. A $25 material fee is payable to the instructor. Public school holidays will be observed.
Instructor: Keri Smith Location: Murdy Community Center Date: November 4 - December 20 Ages: 4 - 5 years 430607-2B M, W, F 9am–12pm $290
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YOUTH PROGRAMS Hands-on experiments makes science fun.
ARTS ART EXPLORATIONS
In this beginning art class, students will combine fun drawing exercises and creative painting projects to build skills as young artists. The different elements of art will be introduced through a variety of media such as acrylic on canvas, pastels, charcoal, watercolor, and more. Emphasis is placed on techniques as students explore the work of famous artists and create their own masterpieces. All materials and aprons will be provided. $20 material fee due at first class. Instructor: Lucia Henry Location: HB Art Center Date: October 10 - November 14 Ages: 6-11 years 440110-4A Th 3:45-5:00pm
$97
DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS PERFORMING ARTS: SUNSHINE GENERATION OF HB
Make new friends while building useful lifetime skills! Gain confidence for public performing with NO pressure. Kids focus on singing, dancing, and public speaking with showmanship. Optional community performances after the end of the session. $30 due at 1st class for Sunshine t-shirt, CD, and wordsheets. Parents are asked not to stay during rehearsals. Instructor: Iskui Merdjanian Location: Edison Community Center Date: October 10 - December 5 Ages: 6-14 years 441003-2A Th 5:45-6:45pm $79
FITNESS KARATE-DO TRADITIONAL JAPANESE KARATE NOVICE
EDUCATION MAD SCIENCE: EARTH, WIND, INSPIRE!
Are you ready to get engrossed in entomology, the study of bugs? To investigate and analyze crime scene evidence to solve a mystery? Movie Effects gives you a chance to sit in the director’s chair and discover why science is the real star of the big screen. Finally, conduct hands-on experiments to understand how and why weather occurs plus so much more! Mad Science makes science hands-on, engaging and FUN! All participants get a topic specific take home each class! $20 materials fee due at first class. Instructor: MAD Science Location: Murdy Community Center Date: October 11 - December 6 Ages: 5-12 years 440612-1A F 3:30-4:30pm
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Beginning on 11/8/19, this class will be held at Lakeview Clubhouse, 17461 Zeider Ave. Huntington Beach, 92647.
KIDS COOKING IT UP FRESH
Children will make nutritious recipes using real foods that will incorporate fresh, wholesome, and nutritious ingredients. Children will learn nutrition concepts along the way as they explore new and familiar foods, seasonings, and herbs. This is a hands-on cooking experience and each child will make his or her own individual recipe. Instructor: Stephanie Collett Location: Edison Community Center Date: September 28 - October 26 Ages: 7 - 12 years 440301-2B Sa 11am-12:15pm $98
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TUPUA’S YOUTH POLYNESIAN DANCE
Aloha! Introduction to the fundamentals of Hawaiian Hula and Tahitian dance for your little ones. Great for fine-tuning motor skills, building selfesteem, and showmanship. Have fun dancing to the rhythms of the islands! Class luau held at the end of the session. Instructor: Melody Seanoa Location: HB Art Center Date: October 29 - December 10 Ages: 6-11 years 440403-4B Tu 4:00-4:45pm
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Spanish is currently the third most spoken language in the world. Studying with us will help you explore other cultures, communicate with Spanish speakers and increase your career possibilities. Through role-playing, crafts, games, speaking, reading and writing we will study a theme that will broaden your skills and comprehension, and help you to succeed during the new school year. $10 material fee due at first class. Instructor: Portal Languages Location: Edison Community Center Date: October 3 - November 21 Ages: 8-12 years 440622-2A Th 4:00-5:00pm $150
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This traditional karate class is for building character as well as improving physical conditioning. Sensei Nishimura, a world class competitor, has over 40 years of teaching experience and emphasizes good sportsmanship and respect. Uniforms and equipment are available for purchase from instructor. White, orange, yellow, and blue belts only. One day a week,Thursday, or Friday, for $55. Two days a week for $75. Must be enrolled in both sessions to be eligible for belt test. Instructor: Wadoryu USA Inc. Location: Edison Community Center Date: October 25 - December 13 Ages: 8-14 years 440904-2D F 5:45-6:30pm $55
EMPOWER WORKOUTS YOUTH FITNESS
Empower workouts is a program delivered by youth for youth. It features high-intensity, 45 minute full-body workouts that are fun for everyone. But they’re not only lists of exercises—the youth instructors know exactly how to keep their peers motivated to implement the workouts into their everyday routine and achieve their fitness and health goals. A professional youth fitness trainer designs a comprehensive workout plan aiming to improve one’s physical fitness, condition, and stamina. A professional trainer introduces a variety of exercises aiming to strengthen the core, improve flexibility and balance, and build muscles and nutrition. Instructor: Workouts Empower Location: City Gym & Pool Date: Monthly (4x/week or 2x/week) Ages: 7-17 years 441363-3A 4x 3:05-3:50pm 441363-3B 2x 3:05-3:50pm 441363-3C 4x 4:00-4:45pm 441363-3D 2x 4:00-4:45pm
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
SKYHAWKS BEGINNING GOLF
MUSIC GROUP GUITAR
Have you ever wanted to be a rockstar? Well now’s the time! Learn to play acoustic guitar from Mr. Greg and have fun playing your favorite songs in no time! Beatles, Rolling Stones, Green Day, Weezer, and so much more! All levels welcome, so don’t delay and learn to play today. Bring your own acoustic guitar, $20 material fee for book. Pre-registration is required.
Preparing kids for all sports!
Instructor: The RockBand Experience Location: Lake View Clubhouse Date: November 5 - December 3 Ages: 8+ years 441011-1C Tu 3:30-4:15pm $89 441011-1F Tu 4:15-5:00pm $89
GYMNASTICS JAMMIN’ GYMNASTS
SPORTS BEGINNER YOUTH WRESTLING
Girls and boys of all levels learn ageappropriate gymnastics skills, coordination and strength development. Experienced coaches introduce cartwheels, round-offs, rolls, handstands, backbends, beam, trampoline, back-handspring barrel and more. Obstacle courses and music make learning fun, while progressive skill instruction creates confidence and success, preparing kids for all sports! $2 material fee due at first class.
This super-fun program is a first of its kind in HB. Foundational wrestling skills are taught in a dynamic, exciting environment utilizing positive reinforcement, instructional drills and technique-oriented games. The focus is on skill-development & fun! Youths are partnered with same age/size partners. More info: info@oc-grappling.org, or oc-grappling.org.
Instructor: Tumble-N-Kids Inc. Location: Rodgers Center Date: November 14 - December 12 Ages: 6-12 years 440702-1E Th 4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: OC Youth Sports Academy Location: Rodgers Center Date: October 22 - December 5 Ages: 11-14 years 441349-1D Tu/Th 5:30-6:30pm $125
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YOGA-NASTICS
Yoganastics combines 2 popular skills, Gymnastics + Yoga! This unique mix promotes student’s flexibility, balance, coordination, focus, strength & more, while delivering a double dose of FUN! These valuable skills are great building blocks for ALL SPORTS. Parents attend last class with certificate awarded. Yoga mats are provided or bring your own. Instructor: Tumble-N-Kids Inc. Location: Rodgers Center Date: November 14 - December 12 Ages: 7-14 years 440705-1B Th 5:30-6:30pm
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SKYHAWKS BASKETBALL
This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. An active class of passing, shooting, dribbling, and rebounding makes this one of our most popular programs. Our basketball staff will also focus on respect, teamwork and responsibility.
Children will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting, and body positioning. Using the SNAG (Starting New at Golf ) system, we have simplified instruction so that young players can make an effective transition onto the golf course. All equipment provided. Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy Inc. Location: Edison Community Center Date: October 28 - December 2 Ages: 7-8 years 441337-2D M 5:15-6:15pm $99
SOCCER 1 TECHNIQUES & TEAMWORK
SURF & SKATE SKATEBOARDING
Whether you are just learning or ready to learn advanced tricks, this class is right for you. Make new friends, advance your skills, and most importantly, have fun in our private skatepark. Requirements: A signed Skatedogs waiver form, a skateboard, knee pads, elbow pads and a helmet. Instructor: Skatedogs Location: Sports Complex Date: October 30 - December 11 Ages: 5-13 years 491402-6B W 4:00-5:30pm
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Fun skill games are played at every session, and every participant will have a ball at his or her feet. Smallsided soccer matches will be introduced gradually. Each participant receives a soccer jersey. Shin guards are required after the first meeting. Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Location: Worthy Park Date: October 5 - November 23 Ages: 5-6 years 441335-1A Sa 3:00-3:45pm $102
SOCCER 1 SKILLZ & SCRIMMAGES
Kidz will enjoy advanced skill building: dribbling, passing and shooting in a team play format. Each class will focus on scrimmages that emphasize application of finer technical points. All levels are welcome to come enjoy the world’s most popular game! Each participant receives a soccer jersey. Shin guards are required after the first meeting. Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Location: Worthy Park Date: October 5 - November 23 Ages: 7-10 years 441336-1A Sa 2:15-3:00pm
$102
SURF CLASS BEGINNER
This is a 4 lesson surf program that stresses beach safety and fun while you learn the basics of catching and riding waves and ocean safety. Students must be able to swim. Boards and wetsuits provided. Lessons are run by a former pro surfer and coach with 30 years’ experience.
Instructor: HB Surf School Location: City Beach Date: 10/5-10/26, 11/2-11/23, 11/30-12/21 Ages: 8-16 years 441407-2D Sa 9:00-10:00am $200
Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy Inc. Location: Edison Community Center Date: October 29 - December 3 Ages: 7-10 years 441302-2B Tu 6:00-7:00pm $99
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TEEN PROGRAMS ARTS SCULPTURE BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE
Learn how to turn pictures of your favorite object (animals, flowers, humans, abstract) into realistic sculptures. Students will learn how to construct sculptures in air-dry clay starting from pictures taken from different angles that they bring with them. When the sculptures are complete, students will learn how to paint them with acrylic paint. $30 material fee due to instructor at first class. Please see SculptureByNohad.com. Instructor: Nohad Sabbagh Location: Rodgers Center Date: October 30 - December 11 Ages: 13-19 years 451611-7C W 3:30-5:30pm
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DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS SPECIAL NEEDS BALLROOM
Challenging water workout!
EDUCATION WRITING YOUR COLLEGE ESSAY
Get a jump on college admissions essays and lessen the stress of meeting deadlines. This course will help you begin your essay through various writing exercises to reveal what makes you interesting and unique, how to write about yourself without sounding boastful, and how to show admissions staff your finest qualities. Your essays will be checked for grammar, clarity, and quality. Bring a pen and spiral notebook. Class size limited to 10 students. Instructor: Dorothy Spirus Location: Rodgers Center Date: October 10 - October 24 Ages: 16+ years 451137-4A Th 6:30-8:00pm
$150
FITNESS TEEN YOGA
Join us for a dynamic ballroom dance class for people with all types of special needs and developmental disabilities! Taught by our lead instructor, Mandy Mykitta, many dances will be represented. From the Waltz to the Hustle, we’ll teach you all the moves you need to own any dance floor.
This one-hour class is designed to introduce yoga to teens. The class focuses on body awareness, yoga poses, confidence, and compassion. Yoga is a great way for teens to practice self-care. They will learn techniques for a healthy and positive lifestyle in a fun and easy-going atmosphere. Bring a yoga mat and water.
Instructor: Definitely Dance Location: Edison Community Center Date: October 22 - December 3 Ages: 14+ years 450455-2A Tu 6:00-7:00pm
Instructor: Meghan Rambo Location: Rodgers Center Date: October 23 - November 20 Ages: 12-19 years 451511-7B W 4:00-5:00pm
$25
Learn techniques for a healthy and positive lifestyle.
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AQUATIC EXERCISE For specific aquatic fitness start/end dates, call the City Gym & Pool at 714-960-8884.
AQUATIC EXERCISE: AQUA ACTIVE
This class is designed for people with arthritis to gently improve range of motion, strength and endurance. Participants must be able to enter and exit the pool independently. A doctor's release is recommended if you have recently had surgery. Instructor: Debra Thurn Location: City Gym & Pool Time: M, W, F: 12:15-1:15pm T, Th: 12:30-1:30pm 450806-3A M,W,F October 450806-3D T,Th October 450806-3B M,W,F November 450806-3E T,Th November 450806-3C M,W,F December 450806-3F T,Th December
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AQUA-FIT: FAT BURNING
This calorie-burning workout is performed in the deep end. Combining aqua aerobics, circuit training, and sprint work for the ultimate deep water exercise program. This class emphasizes core muscle strength building and stability. By combining aqua pilates, therapy-based exercises, and progressive resistance training you will learn how to achieve a healthy back and stronger abs while burning calories in a safe environment. Instructor: Debra Thurn Location: City Gym & Pool Time: M, W: 1:15-2:00pm F: 11:00am-12:00pm 450805-3A M,W October 450805-3D F October 450805-3B M,W November 450805-3E F November 450805-3C M,W December 450805-3F F December
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AQUA TONE FITNESS: AQUA EVENING CARDIO
This fun and very challenging water workout class will take you to a new limit of resistance using Hydro-Tone's Water Weights. Move from shallow to deep water utilizing and concentrating on the weaker muscle groups of your body. Questions: aquatonefitness@aol.com. Instructor: Dawnette Lowry Location: City Gym & Pool Fee for 16-class pack 450808 M, W, F 5:30-6:30pm
ART ANIME!
Have fun drawing anime and action scenes while you learn the art of character design for animated films, graphic novels, or video games. If you’re considering a career in this exciting field, this class can help you build your art portfolio for college entrance. Instructor: Mardi Speth Location: Rodgers Center Date: October 22 - November 26 Ages: 14+ years 451614-7B Tu 4:00-6:00pm
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ART IN THE AFTERNOON
This fun class is designed for beginning and intermediate students who would like to improve their drawing and painting skills. The class will include exercises and sketchbook assignments. Students will use acrylic paints in their paintings and have the opportunity to include their paintings in an art show. Instructor: Pati Kent Location: HB Art Center Date: October 22 - November 12 Ages: 15+ years 450103-4B Tu 2:45–4:15pm
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A D U LT P R O G R A M S DANCE BALLROOM & COUNTRY LINE DANCE BASICS
ARTS CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING
Explore the wonders of Chinese Brush Painting. The lively interaction of brush, ink, water, and rice paper is a transformative experience and a lot of fun! Mayee Futterman’s teaching is founded on classical brush painting skills, techniques, philosophy, and subject matter. She teaches at UCLA Extension and at the Institute of Chinese Language and Culture. Her award-winning work is collected internationally. Mayee’s step-by-step approach is great for all ages and levels. We will produce masterpieces in one day! Drop-ins: $25 per class. Instructor: Mayee Futterman Location: HB Art Center Date: November 2 - December 14 Ages: 18+ years 451611-7C Sa 9:30am–12:30pm $86
GLASS MOSAIC ART ON STONE
Learn the art of mosaic in this beginner and intermediate class. Students will learn how to draw a simple design, cut glass, and create a mosaic on a garden rock. $25 material fee due at first class.
Instructor: Anne Marie Price Location: HB Art Center Date: October 25 - November 11 Ages: 13+ years 450141-4B F 12:30-2:15pm $125
IMAGINE IT! THE STORY OF U
Are you stuck? Need help unleashing your imagination so you can realize your creative dreams? Join Rudy Poe and his cast of characters and thought leaders on a fun-filled and insightful 6-week journey of transformation that will elevate your creative spirit, provide insight to your psyche and show you how to focus your creative energy. Instructor: Rudy Poe Inc. Location: HB Art Center Date: October 11 - November 15 Ages: 16+ years 451615-4A F 4:00-5:30pm
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Line Dancing is a great way to learn the basics of a variety of dances, without needing a partner! You can learn everything from the Waltz to the Hustle, & even some country moves. Whether you’re looking for a fun new hobby, a place to meet some new friends, or a way to stay active, dancing is a great way to go!
Learn to couple flavors and textures. CULINARY FALL HARVEST
In this new class we will be learning cooking and preparation techniques for the fall bounty. We learn to create extraordinary recipes incorporating fresh produce and herbs from the farmers' market. Learn to couple flavors and textures to have your dishes bursting with fresh flavors. You will have lots of dishes to sample and take home lots of recipes to try at home. Come hungry! A $15.00 material fee is payable to instructor. Instructor: April Berg Location: Edison Community Center Date: October 8 Ages: 18+ years 450308-2A Tu 6:15-9:15pm $35
Instructor: Amanda Mykitta Location: Edison Community Center Date: October 25 - December 6 Ages: 16+ years 450462-2B F 1:00-2:00pm $40
EDUCATION SPANISH CONVERSATIONAL
Learn how to engage your Spanish conversations. The focus is on speaking about daily actions, travels, experiences. Vocabulary development, key grammatical structures, and use of appropriate verbs will follow. The lessons build on one another. Emphasis is given to listening and interpretation. A $30 material fee is payable to the instructor. Instructor: Portal Languages Location: City Gym & Pool Date: October 28 - December 16 Ages: 18+ years 450619-3B M 5:006:00pm
$140
FITNESS AB-CORE BLAST
TAILGATE PARTY & MORE
Join us for a 30-minute blast of abdominal/core-strengthening exercises that will have you feeling your abs for days! Proper engagement can help you obtain a flatter-looking abdomen region, better posture, and more! Core strength can also help you reduce the risk for certain back problems while helping to alleviate most chronic back pain. All ages and abilities welcome. Bring a mat, exercise ball, (~65cm), grip socks, a towel and water. More info: info@hbpilates.com.
Instructor: April Berg Location: Edison Community Center Date: November 12 Ages: 18+ years 450307-2A Tu 6:15-9:15pm $35
Instructor: HB Pilates & Fitness Inc. Location: Edison Community Center Date: November 18 - December 9 Ages: 16+ years 450833-2A M 11:00-11:30am $42
In this new class, we will be learning crowd and family winners. You will learn how to have the ultimate football party–either at home, potluck or in the parking lot. The dishes we will be making will include appetizers, incredible sides and meats. How to serve and how to transport will also be included. You will also take a packet for dishes to try on your own. Come hungry and with a $15.00 material fee.
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GENTLE YOGA
Gentle yoga is a restorative and therapeutic yoga-style class suitable for all ages and levels. This class will focus on reconnecting the mind and body through the art of movement using awareness exercises, restorative poses, and breathing techniques that calm the nervous system. Please bring your own yoga mat, two yoga blocks, and one yoga strap with you to each class. Instructor: Stephanie Russell Location: HB Art Center Date: October 23 - December 11 Ages: 18+ years 450865-4B W 6:00-7:00pm
$106
SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN & TEENS
Designed specifically for the novice, this class material is simple and concise, utilizing movements that anyone can learn. Strategies on avoidance and prevention, awareness, escape methods, pre-incident indicators, and using intuition to recognize attacks before they happen. Loose clothing or workout attire recommended. $10 material fee payable to instructor. Instructor: Susan Salinas Location: City Gym & Pool Date: October 11 - November 1 Ages: 14+ years 451135-3B F 7:00-8:00pm
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Strategies on avoidance and prevention.
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C H A MB E R o f C O MME R C E
1. IDENTIFY, MOTIVATE AND PREPARE OUR NEXT CIVIC AND BUSINESS LEADERS. 2. HIGHLIGHT CURRENT COMMUNITY ISSUES AND CHALLENGES.
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3. BUILD A NETWORK OF SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS.
HUNTINGTON BEACH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
WHAT?
The annual nine-month Leadership Academy has provided young professionals with leadership development in Huntington Beach for more than fifteen years. Participants gain an understanding of local government, public safety, education and health care systems as well as the city’s business figures, economic climate, and social uniqueness. Through panel presentations and learning sessions led by community leaders and subject experts, the academy presents a wide spectrum of views.
WHY?
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professionals with special attention paid to integrity, vision, personal responsibility, commitment, and community trusteeship. The class project affords each participant the unique opportunity to develop their potential for public responsibility and leave a lasting impression on their community as they work toward advancing an organization’s goal or solving a shared problem.
WHO?
Applicants should want to gain broader knowledge of the community, demonstrate active participation in the community and understand both the need for and responsibility of community involvement. Any person
over the age of 21 living or working in Huntington Beach may apply.
tington Beach Chamber of Commerce for fifteen years.
Sessions are held the third Wednesday of every month*, unless otherwise specified, from September to July.
This annual 10-month academy provides professionals with opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of local government, public safety, education, and health care systems as well as the city’s business infrastructure, economic climate, and social uniqueness. Through panel presentations and learning sessions by community leaders and subject matter experts, the academy presents a wide spectrum of views rather than advocating specific programs or particular solutions.
All program sessions are scheduled to meet from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, including orientation. Absences from class are discouraged, and all participants are required to comply with the absentee policy. *With the exception of the two-night retreat and the Alumni Reception.
RMLA COMMUNITY PROJECT The Robert Mayer Leadership Academy has been a fixture of the Hun-
Golden West College
As part of the academy year, participants are required to complete
THE HUNTINGTON BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS ORGANIZATION IN ORANGE COUNTY.
projects that improve and/or enhance the life of Huntington Beach residents. The goal of the project component is to further develop the participantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; leadership, teamwork, and community trusteeship abilities. Academy participants are committed to contributing their time and talents to support projects in the community.
munity storytelling event, caring for aging parents workshop, building a sustainable community garden, community murals, and a career forum for high school youth. Other project ideas may include various fundraising efforts, creating a memorial, or starting an annual tradition.
This class invites any communitybased organizations (CBOs) in Huntington Beach to submit a Community Project Application.
All projects must be completed in four months. All funds needed to complete the project must either be fundraised as part of the project or covered by the selected organization. Applications received by members in good standing of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce receive priority review.
Academy class members will select up to four projects that clearly provide benefit to community members. Projects completed in other communities include median beautification, a com
GROUP PROJECTS ARE AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF THE PROGRAM
A significant amount of time outside the monthly session time is required during the last six months of the program to strategize, organize, and complete community benefit activities. The results of the class project process will be shared with an audience of friends, alumni, and invited guests on the evening of graduation. Tuition is $1,250 due the week before orientation. This amount represents only a portion of the costs required to project the
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principles leadership program. Applicants are responsible for the tuition regardless of whether an employer or organization expressed intent to cover this expense. Payment plans are granted on a case-by-case basis. Accepted candidates will also have an opportunity to apply for a partial tuition discount. The discounts are typically designated for candidates representing a non-profit organization, small businesses and individuals applying on their own. (714) 536-8888 leadershipacademy@hbcoc.com robertmayerleadershipacademy.com
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GIVING BACK
BRACKEN'S KITCHEN
IN ITS SIMPLEST FORM, THEY DELIVER HOT AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS IN A FUN, AND DIGNIFIED MANNER. The Bracken's Kitchen program serves the highest quality and most nutritious meals that their clients will get all week. In doing so they are not only nourishing the body but the soul as well. Bill has been known to take a break from his prep to play with the kids and engage on a personal level. He has definitely earned his nickname of Uncle Bill. Why you ask, “Because feeding people is not the same as nourishing them”, as Bill often states. Dignity, respect, and pride are three areas that the program is intent on preserving for those served. The lives of the under-served in our community are challenging enough. Bracken’s team feels that providing services to this population should and can be done in a dignified manner. Utilizing the power and popularity of the Food Truck, the Kitchen provides meals in a manner that echoes a fun, upbeat environment. Tables and chairs to sit at, music playing and a robust and varied menu from a clean and attractive truck are just a few of the elements that are used to deliver meals with dignity. Offering a hand up and not a handout is one of the bigger goals. Food is the first and most basic of human needs for survival and as a result, it is a very powerful force in a person’s life. Bracken’s team has learned that serving a high quality and tasty meal gives their customers hope for a brighter tomorrow and better future. The children look forward to meals with anticipation on the day each week that the big red truck will pull up to serve them. The Kitchen’s “Food Truck Feeding program” is in full swing and operating with the hard work and efforts of Betsy, the kitchen’s first food truck, pictured above. There are many organizations providing a variety of food options for the less fortunate but Bracken feels that his program goes further than the rest. “We have gone way beyond the typical food pantry box of pasta, rice, beans and tomato sauce”, says Bracken, “On a deeper level we are dishing up hope one plate at a time”. Bracken has leveraged his relationships in the business to build a model that can provide a complete well-balanced dinner spending less than $0.35 for the food to prepare it. 46 | GWC Magazine
A typical meal may be Roasted Pork Loin with Charred Tomatoes and Bell Peppers, Brown Rice Pilaf, Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables, Southwestern Caesar Salad and Fresh Fruit. In order to have the greatest impact with the least effort on their part Bracken’s Kitchen has chosen to partner with select nonprofit organizations including the Salvation Army, Working Wardrobes, and Miracles for Kids to establish regular Golden West College
feeding events. Through these collaborative efforts, the Kitchen can directly reach those people most in need of a healthy meal. This has also eliminated the steps that the Kitchen might otherwise need to take to qualify a person’s need. Bracken’s Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Orange County California. Founded in 2013 our mission is simple: Through food recovery, culinary training and our community
CHILDHOOD HUNGER
1 in 6 kids in America doesn't get the food they need every day. They live in households that lack the means to get enough nutritious food on a regular basis. As a result, they struggle with hunger at some time during the year. For the 13 million kids in the U.S. facing hunger, getting the energy they need to learn and grow can be a day-in, day-out challenge.
HUNGER IN ORANGE COUNTY
Hunger can affect people from all demographics. There are nearly 400,000 people who struggle with hunger in Orange County and one in five children are at risk of hunger each month. Many of those affected are the working poor who struggle to make ends meet in a county that has a very high cost of living which impacts all facets of their lives.
FOOD WASTE
In 2015 in Orange County alone, 22,000 tons of edible food waste was generated, In California, more than 36 million tons of food waste was generated in 2011, 96% of which was thrown away into landfills or incinerators. In the United States, up to 40% of all edible food goes to waste costing more than $165 billion a year while 1 in 8 Americans struggle with food insecurity. In fact food insecurity can be found in every county in America.
feeding program we are committed to recovering, re-purposing and restoring both food and lives. The heart of who we are can be found in a statement first uttered in 1957 by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr; “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” At the core of our mission is a deep
commitment to our nonprofit charity partners, business and professional supporters, volunteers, donors and employees. Our relationship with each and every one of these groups
is as important to us as those we feed. With their help we are committed to serving over 300,000 hot, tasty and nutritious meals in 2019.
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(949) 445-3585 13941 Nautilus Drive Garden Grove, CA 92843 Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM www.brackenskitchen.com
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HB FOODIES
SURF CITY DINE WEEK
HUNTINGTON BEACH RESTAURANTS OFFER UNIQUE MENUS FOR SURF CITY DINE WEEK Huntington Beach is home to more than 350 restaurants, and that number continues to grow. The Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce brought restaurants together to offer you a special dining experience that started Monday, and ended on Sunday. Not only did Dine Week have a charity partnership with Bracken's Kitchen, it was also a great opportunity to get out and try local restaurants with a prix-fixe menus. Restaurants provide lunch pricing at $11, $16, $21, and dinner pricing at $21, $31, and $41. Participating restaurants such as Duke’s Huntington Beach, Cucina Alessa, Stacked, Gallagher’s Pub and Avila’s El Ranchito joined several others in offering unique menus for the event, some with longtime favorites recreated to provide a new experience. A dollar from each meal purchased was donated to Bracken’s Kitchen, a Garden Grove-based nonprofit that provides meals to people in need, using food that otherwise would go to waste. An event by the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce www.surfcitydineweek.com
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