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HUNTINGTON BEACH FAMILIES INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN '100 YEARS/100 FAMILIES'

In a nod to the city's Centennial celebration, the Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District will stage a very special event during the month of February.

Each Tuesday of the month, Huntington Beach families are invited to be interviewed for '100 Years/100 Families,' a celebration of who we are after 100 years of incorporation.

'We wanted to do something special to commemorate the city's 100^th birthday, and the idea of celebrating the families of this city fit perfectly with the goals of our weekly 'Surf City Nights,' said BID executive director, Connie Pedenko. 'I'm excited to see the picture that emerges of who we are today.'

Surf City residents will be interviewed by local columnists and writers, and have their photos taken. The 100 stories that best reflect the Huntington Beach families of 2009 will then be selected by a panel of judges and featured on websites and printed publications.

'We know there are various combinations that make up the Huntington Beach family, and we hope everyone - traditional and non-traditional, blended, multi-generational ' all families of every shape, size, color and creed, will come tell us their stories and be a part of this very special celebration,' added Pedenko.

'100 Years/100 Families' will be a part of the weekly 'Surf City Nights,' hosted by the Downtown Business

Improvement District, from 5:00 ' 9:00 each Tuesday night in February.

Residents will be interviewed in the order of their arrival at the staging area in the third block of Main Street, near 'Smokin' Mo's' and 'Avila's El Ranchito' restaurants.

All participants must sign a waiver for use of their photos and stories and minors must be accompanies by parents or legal guardians.

'Surf City Nights' is held every Tuesday evening of the year and features a farmer's market, special rides and attractions for the kids, and ongoing entertainment along Main Street.

For more information on 'Surf City Nights' or '100 Years/100 Families,' contact Connie Pedenko at the Huntington Beach Business Improvement District.