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DOWNTOWN TORRANCE MARKETPLACE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 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, SEPTEMBER 7, 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...

EL RETIRO LIBRARY CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

El Retiro Library will be closed for approximately 2 months for ADA improvements. Print and audiovisual materials may still be returned at El Retiro book drops. Read More...
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VOLUME 3  |  ISSUE 35

September 5 - September 11, 2013

 SURVIVING THE HEAT

TORRANCE COOLING CENTERS

 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 TO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

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)...

 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM

WEEK 4 AND 5

 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 TO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

  

The Slurry Seal Program provides on-going preservation treatment to asphalt paved roadways throughout the City. Under this year's project, an estimated 5.3 million square feet of residential streets, in 4 neighborhoods, will be treated with a cape seal or slurry seal. For more information or to see a project location map Click Here...

FREE MUSIC CONCERT FOR KIDS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 | 7 - 8 PM

2340 SEPULVEDA BLVD #D

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Come watch professional musicians perform and engage in workshops. This event will help children enjoy joyful music and will also motivate them to learn music. Usually children are not allowed in professional classic concerts, however this is an exception! Seats are limited and reservation is required, so get on board and Join the Fun...

RICHARD SHERMAN TRIO IN CONCERT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2013 | 7 PM | $25

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

Seaside Community Church presents the 29th annual benefit concert of contemporary jazz piano featuring original songs and jazz interpretations of popular music. Tickets are a $25 tax deductible donation. Learn More...

SECOND SUNDAY SCIENCE: TERRIFIC REPTILES

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 | 2 - 4 PM

$5 PER PERSON OR $10 PER FAMILY

MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE

Folks from the Los Angeles Herpetology Society will be on hand to show live reptiles, share exciting stories, and natural history information about these animals. All ages welcome! Admission is $5 per person or $10 per family. Space is limited so pre-registration is strongly recommended. Learn More...

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN BRUNCH

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2013 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM

TORRANCE AIRPORT COMMUNITY ROOM

womens_group.jpg The Torrance branch of American Association of University Women will host an informational and an informal brunch regarding its upcoming programs and interest groups. This is an opportunity to come and learn about what the organization entails. Hear the Scoop...

MODEL MAKE AND TAKE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2013 | 2 PM - 4 PM

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY

Join us for a day of model making fun! Children (ages 10+) and their adult companions are invited to a special program designed to introduce them to the hobby of model building. Each child will build a snap tight model of their choice from a selection provided by Pacific Coast Hobbies. They can take home and view models made by expert model builders from Pacific Coast Hobbies. Pre-registration is required and limited to 30. Read More...

 MADRONA MARSH RE-OPENED

LIMITED HOURS OF:

10 AM - 3 PM AND CLOSED ON MONDAYS

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Great news, the latest West Nile Virus tests on the preserve came back negative! So the Marsh will be re-opened with limited hours; from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed on Mondays. Once the chickens in the sentinel coop are negative for WNV, Madrona Marsh will open regular hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information on the closure click here. Keep in mind the closure times have not affected The Nature Center which will remain open at normal business hours.

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