Heal the Bay has released its annual report card of California beach water quality. Each of Orange County's beaches has received a grade, and the 88-page report has some other info on the county. Let's break it down:We've got two "beach bummers." On Heal the Bay's list of the top 10 worst beaches in the state, Poche Beach in San Clemente comes in seventh and Doheny State Beach in Dana Point comes in tenth. Not great. Doheny received two F's and a D; Poche got F's across the board.The Baby Beach:
DINING IN THE DARK, 6 p.m.
Ever wondered what it would be like to be blind? The Foundation Fighting Blindness will help you experience the latter for $250 over dinner. (Or you could just stay home and eat ice cream in the dark.)
Fairmont Newport Beach, 4500 MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach
BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL, 10 p.m.
DJs Mark Moreno and Slyce spin with an authentic samba band. Carnaval attire suggested.
Sutra, Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 200, Costa Mesa
JAZZ IN JANUARY, 6:30 p.
Hungover from Super Bowl Sunday? Us too. (Yes, even those of us who aren't the biggest football nuts by a long shot. . .but when stranded in SFO waiting to head back to John Wayne, there aren't too many entertainment options.) Anyway, we obviously didn't go hog wild on Super Bowl coverage around here, but our sister paper, the Phoenix New Times, sure did. They even built this nifty blog thing. Looking for the OC-Super Bowl connection? Try this cute but woefully mediocre singer-songwriter from Mi
Anti-Valentines Day Party, 7 p.m.Taking place on the very unromantic date of Friday the 13th--and aboard a 140-foot
sea-bound yacht (presented by yours truly)--the event features DJs, dancing and drinks. Who
knows, you might even meet someone special to scowl at happy people
with. Price: $79 - $95Waterfront Marina, 2901 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, CASea of Love, 10 a.m.This Valentine's Day, learn the answers to such questions as: Are there ocean animals that have a
single partner for life? Wh
Henry Winkler, Friday, 9:30 a.m.There are so many reasons why this is awesome. But mostly it's because this award-winning actor, director, producer, student and Fonz (Heeeey!) will visit Orange
County's Prentice School to share
his personal experiences of being dyslexic with other, smaller dyslexic students. Proving to the world that charity is cooler than starting juke boxes with your fist! The Prentice School, 18341 Lassen Drive, Anaheim, CA; 714-538-4511Presentation: Japanese Tea Ceremony &a
