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DOWNTOWN TORRANCE MARKETPLACE 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 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, OCTOBER 26, 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.  Learn More...

EVENING OF POE(TRY)

SELECTED READINGS OF

EDGAR ALLAN POE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013

 5 - 7 PM | FREE

TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

 

From Torrance to Transylvania, from Redondo to Romania, to the always haunted Torrance Historical Society & Museum, you are cordially invited to participate in an Evening of Poe(try) -- selected readings of Edgar Allan Poe. Costumes are optional, but encouraged. Join the Scare...

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VOLUME 3  |  ISSUE 41

OCTOBER 24 - OCTOBER 30, 2013

CITY OF TORRANCE 

STRATEGIC PLAN

Learn More about the
 Strategic Plan...
The City of Torrance Strategic Plan is a proactive statement of where we as a community want to be in the future, how we will get there and who will be responsible for taking us there. The Plan is composed of several elements including vision and values statements reflecting our vision of the future and the attributes, attitudes and actions that will help realize that vision. the Strategic Priorities lay out a framework of the key issues to be addressed over the next ten years. Taken together, the elements of the Strategic Plan provide guidance and a process through which the City of Torrance and the community can meet the demands of a changing world while still maintaining cherished values. To learn more about the Strategic Plan and to view the Community Report that was presented at last Tuesdays City Council Meeting, Click Here...

ANZA ELEMENTARY AND VICTOR ELEMENTARY YMCA HAUNTED HOUSE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2013 | 6 - 9 PM | $2

21400 ELLINWOOD DR

ANNUAL HICKORY YMCA HAUNTED HOUSE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2013 | 6:15 - 8:30 PM | $2

2800 W. 227th ST

   
Come support a fundraiser for the Older Youth field trip by partaking in Spook-tacular fun at a haunted house put up by the Anza Elementary and the Victor Elementary YMCA. There will be an indoor and outdoor maze made by the kids, staff, and parents of the program. Entry is $2 but $5 will buy you an unlimited entry wrist band! For more information on the Anza Elementary and the Victor Elementary YMCA Haunted House Click Here...
  
If you are up for the fright, Hickory Child Care staff and kids have turned their building into the spookiest haunted house in town. Come explore their house, if you dare. There will also be food trucks available for you hungry monsters. Entry for this haunted house is $2. For the Annual Hickory YMCA Haunted House Click Here...

THE METROPOLITAN EDUCATIONAL THEATRE

 NETWORK (MET2) PRESENTS

 THE MUSIC MAN JR.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2013 | 7:30 PM

 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013 WITH VIP RECEPTION | 6 PM

AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 | 2 PM 

VARIOUS TICKET PRICES FROM $18.50 TO $30.50

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

Delight in this musical favorite about how a confident man, Harold Hill comes to River City, Iowa to start a band to keep youngsters from the evils of pool. His plan to abscond with the money from band uniforms and instruments crumbles when Harold Hill falls in love with the local librarian, Marian. For details on ticket prices Click Here and Click Here for a Flyer (PDF)...

USA WEEKEND PRESENTS

CITY OF TORRANCE MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013 | 8:30 AM - NOON

MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE

USA Weekend presents Make a Difference Day. This year, come out to the Madrona Marsh Nature center on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon for weeding, planting, and fence-painting. To participate in the event, please fill out a Waiver and Release of Liability form that can be brought to the Marsh on the day of the event. All your help is greatly appreciated, help your City and Make a Difference! Click for Flyer (PDF)...

THE TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS

 MAS ATTACK 2

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013 | 6 - 10 PM | FREE

3320 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

A one night only evening of appreciation for artist's artists - to facilitate networking and friendships, to introduce painting lovers to new works and gallerists to new talent, like a giant 'studio visit'. There are over 100 artists participating in this event. For a list of participating artists and more information visit the Museum's event page Click Here... 

JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL CONCERT

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2013 | 7 PM | $5

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

Come to the James R. Armstrong Theatre and support local Jefferson Middle School as they put up their Fall Concert. There will a variety of music, from Pop to Halloween selections, including "The Phantom of the Opera". Join the Fun...
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