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ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 -

 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012

ALL TORRANCE LIBRARIES

All Torrance Libraries are closed for Thanksgiving. Outside materials returns will be open, and online resources and renewals will be available.

TORRANCE CENTENNIAL 

COLLECTIBLE DVD BOX SET 

ON SALE NOW | $25 WITH DELIVERY

Purchase a piece of history and own your copy of the Torrance Centennial Collectible DVD box set. With over 18 Hours of Historical Film, Special Footage from Centennial Events, Tours of Torrance Historical Homes, Centennial Interviews with Current and Former Mayors, and Much More! For more information, Read More...

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VOLUME 2  |  ISSUE 41 

November  22  - November 28 , 2012

TORRANCE TRANSIT'S

FREE ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPER'S SPECIAL BUS SERVICE

SATURDAY , NOVEMBER 24 - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2012

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

In the spirit of offering ease to shopping the Hawthorne corridor this holiday season, Torrance Transit will once again offer the Torrance community its free annual "Shopper's Special Bus" weekend service.  Beginning on Saturday, November 24, 2012 and continuing through Saturday, December 23, 2012, the Saturday/Sunday service will operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information Read More (PDF)...

DOWNTOWN TORRANCE ANTIQUE STREET FAIRE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012 | 8 AM - 3 PM

1317 SARTORI AVE, TORRANCE

Over 175 sellers set up in the streets of historical downtown Torrance. Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Vintage Clothes, Jewelry, Toys, Tools, LP's, Arts & Crafts, Home Decor and more, all on sale at bargain prices! Read More... 

PAUL BLIEDEN "BUGS AND FROGS":

 AN EXHIBIT ON PAINTINGS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2012 | FREE

MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE

All are welcome to this free event! View the works of local artists portraying the beauty of the Madrona Marsh. Exhibits are displayed in the Madrona Marsh Nature Center. Read More...

HOME SCHOOL NATURE SCHOOL : 

SEEDS AND HOW THEY WORK 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012 | 10 AM - NOON

MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE

Join Cindy Reid every 4th Tuesday and Wednesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (rain or shine) for a hands-on science nature class. Emphasis will be placed on caring for the natural world and being good stewards to the planet. This month's topic will be seeds and how they spread. There is a $5 requested donation per student. Read More... 

HOLIDAY STUFF-A-BUS 2012

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2012

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

The Torrance Unified School District and the Torrance Transit presents the program "Stuff-A-Bus". The goal is to literally stuff a Torrance Transit bus with as many toys, gift certificates, and cash as possible. The items will all be given out to Torrance families in need determined by the appropriate agencies. To help make a difference in the lives of less fortunate families this Holiday season, please donate to collection bins.

  

Locations open to the public include:

- West Annex Lobby

- Civic Center Lobby

- Torrance Community Credit Union Lobby

  

A bus will also be parked at Del Amo Fashion Center for those shopping on November 23rd. It will be located along the front of the parking lot directly across from the main entrance of the outdoor Lifestyle Wing from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

 

DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS: December 12, 2012 at 5 p.m.

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