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THIS WEEK IN TORRANCE
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Watch THIS WEEK IN TORRANCE with anchor Jin Chun. Make sure to tune in every week for news reports that affect our community!
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SAVE THE DATE
CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY BASH!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012 10:00 AM
WILSON PARK
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The City of Torrance is celebrating its Centennial with a Birthday Bash!
Come join us at our outdoor party at Wilson Park to include a children's area, game booths, food trucks, arts and crafts booths, softball games, pony rides, a petting zoo, two entertainment stages, and much, much more!
For applications and information click here
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WHERE'S JARED?
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Enter your chance to win a prize by guessing Where's Jared? Each Monday, by 9 a.m. a new photo will be posted here. All you will need to do is figure out where the picture was taken, and then send an email with your best guess. We will accept responses until Sunday, at 5 p.m. Winner(s) will be notified via email on Monday at noon. For contest rules, click here . Prizes include your choice of either a Centennial T-Shirt, a Women's Visor, or (2) Tote Bags. There's still time to enter this week!
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012
WILSON PARK
10 AM - 5 PM
APPLICATION DUE:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
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E-mail questions, comments,
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eNEWSLETTER@TorranceCA.Gov
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VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 33
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SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26 , 2012
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PROPAGATION SOCIETY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 | 10:30 - 12:30 PM
MADRONA MARSH PRESERVE | FREE
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Join the Propagation Society and Linda Gonzales as we plant seeds for the future of the Preserve. Learn how to: prepare soil for planting on the Marsh, grow native plants for restoration and fund raising events at the Madrona Marsh, 'pot up' plants to larger containers, collect and 'clean' seeds and prune native plants in the nursery. Read More...
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FRIDAY FUN
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 | Noon
MADRONA MARSH PRESERVE
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"Friday Fun" is a hands-on program for preschoolers, ages 3-6 years and their parents or guardians. The program will be offered at no charge every Friday from 10-12:00 p.m. The program will incorporate story time, science, art and a tour emphasizing the chosen topic. Read More...
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DOWNTOWN TORRANCE ANTIQUE STREET FAIRE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2012 | 8 AM - 3 PM
1317 SARTORI AVE. TORRANCE
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Over 175 vendors set up in the streets of Historic Downtown Torrance on Sartori, El Prado & Marcelina, right off of Torrance Blvd. from 8 am to 3 pm, FREE Admission & Parking. In addition to the vintage sellers there are many antique & specialty shops open as well as great restaurants, sports bars, bakery and market. This year , the Antique Street Faire will celebrate 14 years in downtown Torrance! Read More...
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STAR PARTY WITH PAUL LIVIO,
"EQUINOX, FIRST QUARTER MOON AND MARS"
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2012 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM
MADRONA MARSH PRESERVE | FREE
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Join Paul Livio and The Riverside Astronomical Society as they discuss the Fall Equinox, and explore the first quarter moon and Mars. Free! Read More...
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KATY GEISSERT LIBRARY OPEN
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2012 | 1 - 5 PM
KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY, 3301 TORRANCE BLVD.
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The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open this Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Read More... |
CENTENNIAL EVENT
WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC OLD TORRANCE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2012 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM
TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
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 The docent-led Walking Tour begins at the Torrance Historical Society & Museum, and will point out many of the historic sites and landmarks of Old Torrance. You will also learn . . .
 What's in the Torrance Memorial Time capsule (located in the Museum), What 3 Torrance properties are on the National Register of Historic Places, Where the new Centennial Time Capsule Plaza will be placed, and when The original street names of "Torrance Blvd." and "Post Avenue". Read More...
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THE RED MARKET, WITH AUTHOR SCOTT CARNEY
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 | 7 PM - 11:59 PM
KATY GESSIERT LIBRARY
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 Join us for an evening with award-winning investigative journalist Scott Carney as he discusses his latest book "The Red Market: On the Trail of the World's Organ Brokers, Bone Thieves, Blood Farmers, and Child Traffickers." Read More...
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FREE COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 | 9:30 AM -11 PM
COLUMBIA PARK HOME GARDEN LEARNING CENTER
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Come and learn about ways to reduce and recycle your yard and kitchen waste by: Composting, Grasscycling, Worm Composting, and Water-wise Gardening. Read more...
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TICKETS AVAILABLE
MOONLIGHT MARSH
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 | 5- 10 PM
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Visit Madrona Marsh Nature Center to purchase your tickets for this years Moonlight Magic Fundraising Event. A Fundraising Celebration on the Preserve in the Moonlight. Dinner, music, auctions, dancing, and laughter. Find out more...
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