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DOWNTOWN TORRANCE
MARKETPLACE 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 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, DECEMBER 14, 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... 

 

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.  Find Out More...

TORRANCE CENTENNIAL COLLECTIBLE DVD BOX SET 

BACK FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING

ON SALE NOW | $20 DVD SET

ONLY $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! Available for purchase at TorranceCentennial.Org, the Torrance Historical Society Museum and the Office of Cable and Community Relations during regular office hours. For more information Read More... 

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VOLUME 3  |  ISSUE 48

December 12 - December 18, 2013

TORRANCE CIVIC CHORALE PRESENTS

SPIRIT OF THE SEASON

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2013  

ALL TICKETS ARE $16.50 | 8 PM

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

Torrance Civic Chorale and orchestra bring to life "Spirit of The Season" through favorite selected Chanukah and seasonal favorites of the December holiday. Featured major works are "Magnificat" by Pergolesi along with major excerpts from "The Polar Express" and "Home Alone." Brahms exquisite "Ave Maria" for women's voices and orchestra compliment the evening's concert of favorites. The Chorale's closing "Peace, Peace" will certainly be a starting point for your seasonal celebration. Get in the Spirit...

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY

 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2013

SHOW STARTS AT 8 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...

 

FAMILY HEALTH AWARENESS EVENT

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2013 | 10 AM - NOON

SOUTH BAY TENNIS CENTER, 25924 ROLLING HILLS ROAD

This event was rescheduled from last week to this week due to rainfall. The ProfitSisters apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused but hopes to see you all this week.

The Family Health Awareness event has free screenings for diabetes, kidney, hearing, blood pressure, flu shots, therapeutic massage, tennis exhibition, and health information available for community attendees. Come out and enjoy the down home taste of barbecue and baked items too! Fun activities for the entire family, please make sure to RSVP. Don't Miss Out...

HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING CLASS WITH BETH SCOTT

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2013 | 10 AM - NOON

MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE

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Celebrate the holiday season by crafting a festive and artistic wreath! This nature inspired wreath making class will provide you with all the necessary materials and helpful hands on instructions to create a beautiful wreath. This is one of the most popular programs we offer, therefore registration is required. All ages welcome! $15 per person. Get Crafty... 

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2013 | 7:30 PM | $22.50

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

 
Whether it is from a child eagerly awaiting Christmas Eve and Santa's gifts, a parent stressed out by the hustle of the season, a devout worshipper in adoration of the Christ child, or the joyful song of a caroler, the Los Cancioneros Master Chorale will bring you echoes of the season with your favorite choral music. From the sacred to the secular and from the choir to the audience this will be a very special evening. Join the Excitement...

YMCA WINTER SPLASH SWIM PROGRAM

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2013 

7:30 - 9:30 PM | $20

2900 W. SEPULVEDA BLVD.

astronaut-rocket.jpg The Torrance-South Bay YMCA is hosting the national YMCA SPLASH Swim Program on December 16-20. This unique swim program taught by certified swim instructors will teach children the skills to improve stroke, water safety and water fun in a caring environment. 5-day program with 60-minute lessons. 4 class times available. Only $20 and open to the community. Ages 3 and up. Walk-in registration for non-members has already begun. Join the Fun...

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WINTER FUN AND TEEN CAMPS 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2013
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 - FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | EXTRA SUPERVISION IS AVAILABLE 
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
The Recreation Services Division offers camps for children ages 6-14 during winter, spring and summer vacation. Each one week session includes arts, crafts, cooking, games, entertainment and a special excursion. Camp meets 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Participants may also register for extended supervision from 7 - 8:30 a.m. or 4:30 - 6 p.m.) Comfortable clothing, closed toe shoes and a sack lunch with a drink are required each day. Camp t-shirts are available for $7 per shirt and must be worn on all excursions. 
 
Winter Fun and Teen Camps will be December 30, 2013 and January 2 and 3, 2014. Registration for Torrance residents begins Tuesday, November 19. Registration for non-Torrance residents begins Tuesday, December 3. The Registration Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and is closed every other Friday. For camp locations and more information Learn More...
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