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THIS WEEK IN TORRANCE

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DOWNTOWN TORRANCE MARKETPLACE

THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2013 

NOW THROUGH 8 PM

1225 EL PRADO AVE.

Old Torrance is taking to the streets with gifts, arts & crafts, vintage treasures, jewelry, antiques, and more! Shop at the Market Place today and enjoy great reasonably priced menu items at these six local eateries!! $2, $4, $6, who ate in Downtown Torrance?!? Please join us for the HAPPY HOUR $2 - $4 - $6 Event this and each Thursday during Torrance Marketplace. Enjoy delicious food and drinks at the happy hour pricing. Read More...

TORRANCE CERTIFIED

 FARMERS MARKET

SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2013

 8 AM - 1 PM

CHARLES H. WILSON PARK

Find fresh produce, local products, meat and eggs, flowers and breads, good food and lots of fun at the Torrance Certified Farmers' Market! Year 'round, rain or shine, in the parking lot of Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center. Read More...

THE TORRANCE CULTURAL SERVICES DIVISION PRESENTS

ARTFUL DAYS: GOYA FROM JOY TO SORROW

TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2013 | 12: 10 - 1 PM | FREE

GEORGE NAKANO THEATRE

An artist, who begins his career in the Rococo style of painting, ends in a nightmarish series of the macabre. A study of Goya's trip to the Prado in Madrid reveals the life works of a tortured artist. Learn More... 

ADVISORY MESSAGE: IT'S HOT. HIGH TEMPS IN LA COUNTY: TIPS FOR HUMANS & PETS + COOLING CENTERS

Triple-digit temperatures are again getting the attention of humans and pets alike in the greater Los Angeles area. For Cooling Centers, call the LA County Information line at 2-1-1 from any landline or cell phone within the county. The Torrance Cooling Centers are the Bartlett Center and the Katy Geissert Library. For more information visit: Surviving the Heat (PDF)...
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VOLUME 3  |  ISSUE 29

July 25 - July 31, 2013

TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL HONORS 

DAVID SARGENT AND TONI SARGENT 

WITH PRESTIGIOUS JARED SIDNEY TORRANCE AWARD 

 
On Tuesday, July 23rd, during the regularly-scheduled City Council meeting, Mayor Frank Scotto presented the Jared Sidney Torrance Award for lifetime commitment to the community to David Sargent and Toni Sargent for their individual contributions to the City of Torrance.  Read More... 

TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTS 

KURT WEIDEMAN TO FILL VACANT COUNCIL SEAT 

The Torrance City Council appointed a new member Tuesday night to replace Susan M. Rhilinger, who resigned due to health issues.  The council selected Kurt Weideman, former Chairman of the El Camino College Bond Oversight Committee and Torrance Cultural Arts Center Foundation President; and current Torrance Historical Society President.  Weideman was also a current Commissioner on the Torrance Planning Commission, and resigned his commissioner duties just before taking his oath on City Council. Find Out More... 

THE AEROSPACE PLAYERS PRESENT

THE KING AND I

THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 | 7 PM

FRIDAY, JULY 26  - SATURDAY JULY 27, 2013 | 8 PM

 $24 PER PERSON

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

Come watch this popular musical which originally opened on Broadway in 1956 starring Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner. This is the story of Anna Leonowens, a widow who leaves London along with her son, Louis. They head to Siam where Anna teaches English to the king's court in a country determined to modernize. But conflicts with the King ensue and neither the King nor Anna can admit their friendship is growing. Read More...
 
SHAKESPEARE BY THE SEA PRESENTS
KING JOHN

FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2013 | 8 - 10 PM | FREE

WILSON PARK

Bring your picnic baskets, blankets, and beach chairs along with your friends and family to enjoy Shakespeare under the stars. Shakespeare's own "Game of Thrones" King John is filled with secret alliances, corruption and greed. Its poetic is a powerful take on a country's struggle to unite under a single legitimate ruler. Learn More...

MOVIES IN THE PARK

RATATOUILLE

SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2013 | 8 PM

HICKORY PARK

We invite everyone to join us for a family movie night at various parks. Picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs are welcome as the parks turn into movie theaters! Each park will feature a different movie beginning at dusk (around 8:00 p.m.). So bring your warm clothes, popcorn, cocoa, and snacks; and join in the fun! This month Hickory park will be the host and will be playing "Ratatouille". Read More (PDF)...  

TORRANCE ANTIQUE STREET FAIRE

SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2013 | 8 AM - 3 PM

1317 SARTORI AVE

 
The Torrance Antique Street Faire is held on the 4th Sunday of every month in historic downtown Torrance. Over 200 sellers set up in the streets with antiques, collectibles, furniture, vintage clothes, jewelry, toys, tools, pottery, arts & crafts, home decor and more. Everything is on sale at bargain prices! Antique appraisals are also available. Explore More...

TORRANCE HOMETOWN HEROES 

MILITARY RECOGNITION PROGRAM 

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS

The Hometown Heroes Military Banner Recognition Program recognizes our community's men and women in uniform who are currently serving in the Armed Forces, veterans who have served in the past, or veterans of the past who are now deceased. Street banners will be installed honoring individuals, and after being displayed for a minimum of 3 months will be presented to the family. In addition, the City Council will present a proclamation, acknowledging the individual's service to the City and the Nation. For resident stories about the program, Click Here, or for program details Read More...

 

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