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Huntington Beach Independent, 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626; fax to (714) 965-7174; call (714) 965-7176 or e-mail [email protected]. Submissions must be received two weeks before publication.

TODAY

Sunset in the Park 2.8- and 4.8-mile cross-country foot race. Cost:$20, $23 with T-shirt. Call for high school team prices. Location: Huntington Beach Central Park, West. Information: (714) 841-5417.

FRIDAY

Come to the opening night of the Orange County Children’s Theatre for “Peter Pan,” a play featuring a handful of local kids, and special effects worthy of a Broadway show. Cost: $8 to $10. Location: Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main Street. Information: (714) 502-2244 or www.occt.org.

SATURDAY

The annual Longboard Sand Soccer Tournament will feature men and women from around the country competing for prizes and bragging rights. The public is invited to watch from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Location: 315 Pacific Coast Highway, near the pier. (714) 274-8433.

The city is hosting the 52nd annual Distance Derby, the longest Orange County race with an ocean view. Proceeds go toward Project Self-Sufficiency, a program to assist single parents and their children. The 10-mile run begins at 7 a.m., the 5-mile at 8:30 a.m. and the surf kids fun run at 10 a.m. Cost: not yet announced. The race will begin in the pier plaza, 315 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (714) 375-8490.

SUNDAY

The Buddy Dughi Combo and The Relix will be the two bands performing from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Huntington International Surfing Museum. Cost: Free. Location: 411 Olive Street. Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org.

Reggae with Detour Posse happens from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Huntington Beach Plaza. Cost: Free. Location: 315 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.surfcityusa.com.

Old World Village hosts the Plum Festival from 2 to 6 p.m. Expect barbecue on the menu and entertainment featuring a German/American brass band, folk dancers and a moon bounce for kids. Cost: Free. Location: 7561 Center Avenue. Information: (714) 895-8020 or www.oldworld.ws.

MONDAY

“The Last Five Years,” a musical from Tony Award winning composer Jason Robert Brown, follows a young couple’s romance, her story beginning at the end of their relationship, while his begins on the day they met. This fundraiser show plays two nights only and features a champagne reception. Cost: $25. Location: 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach Playhouse, Central Library Theater. Information: (714) 375-0696 or www.hbph.com.

LIMITED ENGAGEMENTS

“Surf City USA,” the musical, is staging performances through Aug. 20 in the Huntington Beach Central Library Playhouse. The show runs Thursday to Saturdays at 8 p.m. with 3 p.m. matinees Sat. and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Cost: $20. Location: 7111Talbert Ave. Information: (714) 375-0696 or www.hbph.com.