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HOLIDAY SHOPPER'S SPECIAL FREE BUS SERVICE!

In the spirit of offering ease to shopping the Hawthorne corridor this holiday season, Torrance Transit will again be offering the Torrance community its annual "Shoppers' Special Bus" service.  This year it will begin on Black Friday, November 29, 2013, with continuing "FREE" bus service every Saturday and Sunday through Sunday, December 22, 2013.  The Saturday/Sunday service will operate from approximately 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.  The bus will be decorated in a festive holiday theme and will stop at the intersections of Carson St./Del Amo Circle Blvd.; Hawthorne Blvd./Carson St. (northbound only); Hawthorne Blvd./Torrance Blvd.; Hawthorne Blvd./Del Amo Blvd.; Hawthorne Blvd./Talisman St.; 182nd St./Hawthorne Blvd. (southbound only).; South Bay Galleria Transit Center; and Hawthorne Blvd./Artesia Blvd. (southbound only).  This is a free service and transfers will not be sold.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Torrance Residents can make reservations by phone (310) 618-2720 or in person at the Registration Office in the West Annex of City Hall 3031 Torrance Blvd, (two buildings east of the Library) The registration office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will be closed on Thursday, November 28, Friday, November 29 and Friday, December 13. 
 

Tickets: $20.00 a person
Registration Dates: 

Nov. 19-Dec. 2, 2013

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Enjoy a pancake breakfast and a visit with Santa at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, with entertainment featuring a puppet show by Jim Gamble Puppet Productions and music by DJ Ozzie.

  

WINTER CAMP

Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, and Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   

Fees: $78 for residents and $88 for non-residents. 

Camp t-shirts are $7 and must be worn on field trips.    

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Participants ages 6-11 can spend Winter Break at Greenwood Park participating in indoor crafts, outdoor games, and walking field trips.  

 

TEEN CAMP

Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, and Friday, Jan.3, 2014 

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Fees: $84 for residents

Camp t-shirts are $7 and must be worn on field trips.  

cool-teen-group.jpg Think you are too cool for camp? Then check out Winter Teen Camp where you will enjoy indoor crafts, games, and walking field trips with other teens your age and walking field trips.

  

EXTENDED CARE: Is available for both Fun Camp and Teen Camp. Morning Care is 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Fees are $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents. After Care is 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fees are for $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents. 

 

DOWNTOWN TORRANCE MARKETPLACE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013

NOW THROUGH 8 PM

1225 EL PRADO AVE.

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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, NOVEMBER 16, 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... 

 

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VOLUME 3  |  ISSUE 45

November 21 - November 27, 2013

MULTI-USE SPORTS FIELDS GOUNDBREAKING

CITY SEEKS SPONSORS FOR DONOR WALL

On Monday, November 18, 2013, The City of Torrance broke ground on its new Multi-Use Sports Fields, located at 555 Maple Avenue. Mayor Frank Scotto announced the "kick-off of development." The new Multi-Use Sports Fields will be used during the July 2014 AYSO National Games which will be hosted in Torrance. Anticipated completion date is February 2014.

The state-of-the-art, 6.2 acre sports facility will feature synthetic turf and sports lighting for year-round playability. It will have the ability to be configured for soccer, football, lacrosse, rugby, and more!   The groundbreaking ceremony can be viewed on the City's YouTube Channel at: www.YouTube.com/TorranceCitiCABLE.

 

As more than 15,000 Torrance youth currently use City parks for sports practices and games, the demand for field space increases, especially as these activities are scheduled year round. The City of Torrance recognizes the marketing value of this new and exciting property and is launching a sponsorship program that will allow organizations and citizens to invest in the facility at a level to which they are most comfortable.  As a sponsor the individual or organization's name will be placed on the Donor Wall which will be constructed at the entrance to this complex.   For information or inquiries on becoming a sponsor, please contact the Office of Economic Development at (310) 618-5807 or EconomicDevelopment@TorranceCA.Gov.  

 

DECORATOR SIGN UP/DECORATOR ORIENTATION

TORRANCE ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION

NOVEMBER 21, 2013  |  7-9 P.M.

TORRANCE CITY HALL  |  3031 TORRANCE BLVD.

Have you ever wanted to TOUCH a Rose Float? Here's your chance to become a DECORATOR for the 2014 Torrance Rose Float. Once the float drives off on January 1, 2014 Rose Parade, you can tell your friends "I GLUED THAT FLOWER ON!" So come one, come all to the November 21st, DECORATOR ORIENTATION. You will get information about becoming a member of the Torrance Rose Float Association and be able to CHOOSE YOUR DATE and SHIFT to decorate! Dry decorating is Saturday, December 7th and the Float Decorating December 26 through December 30. Bring a friend! Stay Updated ...
 

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY

 NOVEMBER 22- DECEMBER 14, 2013

ONLY ON FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS AT 8 PM

AND SUNDAYS AT 2 PM | ALL TICKETS ARE $25

TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY DOWNTOWN VENUE

1316 CABRILLO AVE.

Welcome to the 1940's, where you join the studio audience for a special radio broadcast of this American holiday classic. Frank Capra's beloved story comes magically to life in this unique interpretation of the heartwarming tale. Follow the journey of George Bailey, as he contemplates ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve, only to receive some divine intervention from an angel eager to "earn his wings." This show is perfect for the whole family! Enjoy the Music...

 

ANNIE

SOUTH BAY CONSERVATORY

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER  22, 2013  |  7:30 P.M.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23  |  2 P.M. &  7:30 P.M.
JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

 

The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals. 

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan ANNIE charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan.

With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, ANNIE escapes to the wondrous and magical world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, ANNIE foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations and befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

 

NATURE WALK

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2013
10 AM  | FREE, DONATIONS ACCEPTED
MARDRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE
Take a guided walk on the Madrona Marsh Preserve and learn about the flora and fauna that live in our captivating vernal marsh. You'll see how living things interact in their habitat and learn the value of wetlands in our urban environment. This walk occurs on the 4th Saturday and 4th Sunday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon. All are welcome! Great for seniors. Free! Donations accepted. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
 

TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS 

2013 SOUTH BAY FOCUS EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2013  |  6 P.M. - 9 P.M.  |  FREE

TORRANCE ART MUSEUM   |  3320 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

The Torrance Art Museum invites the public to attend TAM'S ANNUAL 2013 SOUTH BAY FOCUS EXHIBITION. The opening reception is free to the public and no RSVP is necessary. South Bay Focus is TAM's annual Contemporary and Traditional Juried art exhibition. The 2013 South Bay Focus is presented in conjunction with the Torrance Artist Guild and the South Bay Watercolor Society. This year's Juror is James MacDevitt, Curator at Cerritos College Art Gallery.

JOIN THE TORRANCE COMMUNITY TELEVISION TEAM!

Join the Torrance Community Television team and produce the kind of programming YOU want to see! You'll get the training and assistance to make your ideas a reality. Certified users can also receive advanced training in lighting, program development and editing. 

Find out more by visiting:  www.TorranceCA.Gov/CableTV/3218.htm

FREE TECH TRAINING FOR ADULTS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER, 23, 2013  |  10 AM - 5 PM

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY

 Torrance Public Library invites you to try out this exciting new service that aims to expose you to the latest technologies, featuring hands-on demonstrations. Come learn about the newest trends in technology, and participate in one-on-one conversations with our knowledgeable tech savy teens. Recommended for ages 40+ or anyone interested in learning a new skill. Space is limited. Call (310) 618-5945 to register for individual appointments on Saturdays between the hours of 10 am - 5 pm.

 

DOWNTOWN TORRANCE ANTIQUE STREET FAIRE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER, 24, 2013  |  8 AM - 3 PM

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY

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 On the 4th Sunday of every month, 150+ sellers set up in the streets of downtown Torrance with antiques, collectibles, furniture, toys, tools, arts & crafts, home decor and more...all on sale at bargain prices. Also many of the great downtown restaurants and shops are open with Street Faire specials. Antique appraisals available by Dave Brownlee and his crew of experts for only $3.00 per item. The Street Faire celebrates 15 years in Oct. 2015. Rain or shine and pets welcome. Find Out More...

 

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