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THIS WEEK IN TORRANCE

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TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS
REVERB: MUSIC AS BOTH

INSPIRATION AND CONTENT

IN CONTEMPORARY ART

NOW THROUGH

SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2014

10 AM - 5 PM

TORRANCE ART MUSEUM

The Torrance Art Museum is pleased to announce the first exhibition of 2014, Reverb: music as both inspiration and content in contemporary art. The exhibition is curated by Max Presneill and Daniel Rothman and runs from January 18th through March 8th, 2014. As all cultural producers from around the world strive to express their point of view, here too the exhibiting artists are given a chance to present their work to an international audience. Explore Through Art...

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DOWNTOWN TORRANCE
MARKET PLACE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014

NOW THROUGH 8 PM

1225 EL PRADO AVE.

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Start your weekend early at the Downtown Torrance Market Place! Every Thursday, Old Torrance is taking to the streets with gifts, arts & crafts, vintage treasures, jewelry, antiques, and more! For more information Click Here...

TORRANCE CERTIFIED

FARMERS MARKET

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2014

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...

COMMUNITY COOKING

IS ON FACEBOOK!

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BY "LIKING" THE PAGE

Are you a fan of our local chefs and hosts Tana Taylor, Maria Prekeges, and Kirk Leins and Torrance CitiCABLE's Community Cooking? (Time Warner Cable Channel 3 and Verizon FiOS Channel 31) Show your love for a show filled with mouth-watering recipes by liking its Facebook Page!

Make sure to catch Community Cooking daily at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Torrance CitiCABLE!

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VOLUME 4 | ISSUE 8

February 20 - February 26, 2014

NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE TORRANCE BUSINESS!

On Thursday, March 20, 2014, The Office of Economic Development will host the 7th Annual Torrance Advantage Awards at Pacific Skies Aviation. Award recipients will be recognized in four categories for their economic development strategies of local significance for the year 2013. In addition to a prestigious trophy, recipients will receive $200 to help with operating expenses, a signed letter of recognition from the Mayor of Torrance, and certificates of recommendation from regional elected officials.

To be considered for recognition or to nominate a Torrance business, please fill out an Application and send it to TorranceAdvantageAwards@TorranceCA.Gov.

View the 6th Annual Torrance Advantage Award Winners.

LALA RAGIMOV'S WATERCOLOR EXHIBIT

"NATURE'S ILLUSTRATIONS" ENDS TODAY

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014

MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE

View the works of local artists portraying the beauty of the Madrona Marsh. Lala Ragimov's watercolor exhibit, "Nature's Illustrations" ends today. This event is free but donations are greatly appreciated. Enjoy the Art...

THE SOUTH BAY QUILTERS GUILD 2014 QUILT SHOW

"WISH UPON A STAR"

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2014 | 10 AM - 5 PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2014 | 10 AM - 4 PM

TICKETS: $8 (CHILDREN UNDER 10 ARE FREE)

TORRANCE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

View over 200 member quilts and garments on display in the Quilt Gallery and browse through the many quilting supplies from your favorite vendors. Sunday, a miniature quilt auction will take place at 1 p.m. and an opportunity quilt will be raffled off at 4 p.m. Community Service and Education Area will be included this year with "Read Me a Quilt" and "Quilts for Wounded Warriors" sections. Enjoy the Fun...

ANNUAL BARBERSHOP HARMONY SHOW

THE NOT SO GREAT GATSBY

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2014 | 2 PM & 8 PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2014 | 2 PM

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

Every year The South Bay Coastliners throw an annual barbershop show full of harmony and fun. Tickets are $25 and the Saturday show has two showings! Join the Fun...

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER

LIBRARY OPEN ON

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2014 | 1 - 5 PM

3301 TORRANCE BLVD.

Want a new book or audiovisual but can't because all the libraries around you are closed on Sunday? Well you are in luck, the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open Sunday, February 23, 2014 for all regular business hour operations! Read More...

TODDLER TIME

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2014 | 10:15 AM & 11 AM

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY

Come to the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library for a very special bonding event. This event is for children ages 18 months to 3 years, participating with a caregiver. There will be a story time at the library's Polly Watts Story Theatre. This program repeats at 11 a.m. and is free. Please arrive on time as the room gets crowded. Learn More...

YMCA SENIOR DAY TRIPS REGISTRATION

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014 | 8 - 10 AM

TORRANCE-SOUTH BAY YMCA

The Torrance-South Bay YMCA is holding a one-stop registration for our YMCA Senior Day Trips for April-June 2014. Computer registration begins Tuesday, February 25 at 8:00am. Some trips fill up quickly, so come early. Light refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to come at that time, registration will continue at the membership desk after 12:00pm. Live Life To The Fullest (PDF)...

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEE BOARD

URGES REGIONAL CONSERVATION TO HELP COMBAT STATEWIDE DROUGHT

The Southern California Water Committee (SCWC) announced today that its Board of Trustees unanimously approved supporting Gov. Jerry Brown's emergency drought declaration and is encouraging Southern Californians to support the call for additional voluntary water conservation, as the state experiences record dry conditions. Read More (PDF)...

To view the press release SCWC issued Click Here...

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