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KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY OPEN

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2012 | 1 PM - 5 PM

3301 TORRANCE BLVD

  

The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library will be open on Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 1 PM to 5 PM. 

HENDERSON LIBRARY CLOSED

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012 | ALL DAY

4805 EMERALD ST

Since September 24, 2012, the Henderson Library has been closed for construction. The closure is anticipated to last about three months. Materials may be returned in the outside drops, or at any other Torrance Library. Please join our story times and after-school programs at our other Torrance Libraries. For more information, please contact Library Administration at 310-618-5950. 

TORRANCE TRANSIT

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2012 

 Here's a summary of all of the service changes the Torrance Transit will be making on Sunday, November 18th (mark your calendars!).

Torrance Transit Service Changes 

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VOLUME 2  |  ISSUE 38 

November  1 - November 7 , 2012

TORRANCE ROSE FLOAT FOUNDATION

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2012 | 6:30 - 10 PM

TORRANCE WOMANS CLUB

"Floating Through The Decades" will be a fun-filled evening to benefit the Torrance Rose Float Association which is helping to keep our hometown tradition alive, by entering the Rose Float Parade for the 59th time. A casual affair with Local entertainment, refreshments from several wonderful Local eateries, auction items and fun!!! Get your tickets now! Read More...

 

TIM WEISBERG

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2012

7:30 PM 

TORRANCE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION

A pioneer in rock/jazz fusion, Tim Weisberg has sold more than 5 million albums, played some of the largest venues in the world, and collaborated with gifted singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg. Come watch Tim Weisberg perform at the George Nakano Theatre, regular tickets are $32.50 while Season Subscribers pay $29.50. Read More...

 

FREE  BEGINNING COMPOST WORKSHOP

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2012 | 9:30 - 11 AM

COLUMBIA PARK

Come and learn ways to reduce and recycle yard waste by composting, "grass cycling," worm composting, and water-wise gardening at Torrance's permanent composting and water-wise gardening demonstration site at Columbia Park. It is operated in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. The beginning workshop teaches backyard composting, worm composting, grass recycling, water-wise gardening, and fire-wise gardening Read More...

 

MEET THE AUTHOR: MICHAEL SCHOFIELD

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2012 | 2 PM

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY

Michael Schofield is the father of January Schofield, who was diagnosed with schitzophrenia at the age of five. He relates January's journey in his memoir January First: A Child's Descent into Madness and Her Father's Struggle to Save Her. This is a free event and recommended for adults. Read More...

 

MADAMA BUTTERFLY

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2012 | 2 & 6 PM

TORRANCE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION

One of the world's most beloved and dramatic operas, this is a classic tale of colliding hearts and cultures set in 19th century Japan. Internationally acclaimed soprano Patricia Racette is a geisha tragically torn between two worlds and forced to make the ultimate sacrifice to retain her honor. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes and has two performances one at 2 pm and one at 6 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012. Read More...

 

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