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What's happening this week in Cultural, Parks, Recreation, and Libraries!
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Vol. 1 | Issue 17
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Jan. 12 - Jan. 18, 2012
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John's pick of the week!
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I'm John Jones, Director of the Community Services Department. This is our seventeenth edition of the Torrance eNEWSLETTER, another way to find out what's happening in the great City of Torrance. Each week I'll give you my picks of what you and your family can do in Torrance.
Did you know that the 2012 Adult Softball Winter Leagues season is on and registration is underway? To find out more about it, just click ---> Read more...
There are so many great things planned for our community this week, so choosing one was just too hard. So I've decided to give you my top five... We hope you join us today, as we continue to "Create and Enrich the Community through People, Programs and Partnerships!"
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| 1. Reception for Joannie Springs "Little Wonders" Exhibit | |
Friday, January 13, 2012 at 6:30 PM - FREE
View the work of Joannie Spring, local writer and photographer. Listen as she talks about her work and the beauty it portrays of the Marsh. Learn what inspires her work and how important the Marsh is to her art. Refreshments will be provided. A raffle will be held at this event (proceeds go to the Friends of Madrona Marsh). For more information, call the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at (310) 782-3989. Read more...
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2. Write It, Fold It, Mail It!
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 Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Come learn ideas and techniques for low-cost, handmade greeting cards with presenter Anne Wittels. This class is free, and sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library, but space is limited so registration is required. To register please call the Southeast Library at (310) 530-5044. Read more...
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| 3. Torrance Theatre Company Presents - The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridge |
Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 8:00 PM
All 37 Plays in 97 minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard's plays. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) was London's longest running comedy - 10 years in the West End at the Criterion Theatre! Join those madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. Read more...
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4. Adult Basketball 2012 Winter Leagues
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 Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Registration for the 2012 Adult Basketball Winter Leagues is underway. Leagues will commence in late January at the Dee Hardison Sports Center at Wilson Park. Leagues are available on Tuesday evening, Wednesday evening, Sunday afternoon and Sunday evenings. League fees are $710 (includes Referee Fees). Start Time: Sunday Afternoon - 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 pm Sunday Evening - 5:00, 6:00 & 7:00 pm Tuesday Evening - 7:30, 8:30 & 9:30 pm Wednesday Evening - 7:00, 8:00 & 9:00 pm Mens & Coed Leagues - Monday through Friday - Game Times at 6:30 pm, 7:40 pm & 8:50 pm Mens Leagues - Sunday Afternoon - Game times at 1:00, 2:10 & 3:20 p.m. Coed Leagues - Sunday Evening - Game Times at 6:00, 7:10 & 8:20 p.m. Read more...
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| 5. Mad Science presents Up, Up and Away! |
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 4:00 PM
Join the Torrance Public Library in the month of January for special science programs sponsored by the ExxonMobil Foundation. All programs are free and no registration is required. Seating is first-come, first-seated so please arrive on time! For more information please contact the El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922. Read more...
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