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DOWNTOWN TORRANCE
MARKET PLACE

THURSDAY, MARCH 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, MARCH 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...

TORRANCE THEATRE 

COMPANY PRESENTS

A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE

FRIDAY, MARCH 21 - 

SATURDAY APRIL 12, 2014

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT 8 PM

SUNDAYS AT 2 PM | TICKETS: $25

1316 CABRILLO AVE.

A Man of no importance is a tender and beautifully woven tale of love, friendship, and coming to terms with who we are. Tickets are $25 and on Thursday, April 10th at 8 p.m. there will be a performance followed by a Question and Answer with the cast and crew. Enjoy the Show...

NATURE WALK

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2014

10 AM - NOON | FREE

MADRONA 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. Explore the Environment... 

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER 

LIBRARY OPEN ON

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014 | 1 - 5 PM

3301 TORRANCE BLVD.

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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, March 23, 2014 for all regular business hour operations! Read More...
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VOLUME 4  |  ISSUE 13

March 20 - March 26, 2014

THE 15TH ANNUAL GLEN KAMIDA AND FRIENDS

FUNDRAISING CONCERT

FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014 | 7 PM

CHILDREN: $10 AND ADULTS: $15

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

The 15th Annual Glen Kamida & Friends Fundraising Concert will benefit the North Torrance Area Elementary Music Program. nTyme is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting instrumental music education to the youth of our community from pre-school to high school regardless of ability. Support a Great Cause... 

15TH ANNUAL CRAFTSMEN'S SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2014 | 9 AM - 4 PM

KEN MILLER RECREATION CENTER

For over 44 years, the Torrance Craftsmen's Guild has helped support local high school students with scholarships. This annual event will offer a fun day that will include handcrafted items, opportunity drawings, food, and 'make it and take it' arts and crafts for the kids. Enjoy A Day of Fun...

STEM CELL DRIVE FOR MICHELE NEU, 

WIFE OF FORMER TORRANCE POLICE CHIEF

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2014 | 10 AM - 2 PM

EAST PARKING LOT ON CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

With the help of Match National Donor Program, there will be a stem cell drive open to the public on Saturday, March 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help Michele as she continues her battle against Leukemia. You have an opportunity to make a huge difference. The process takes about 15 minutes with the bulk of that being the paperwork portion. The test itself is just four swabs of the mouth, no needles, no blood drawn. Candidates who are a match will be contacted at a later date. You must be between 18 and 44 years old. For more information call Kristine Kiesling at 310-351-9315 or by E-Mail.

TORRANCE ANTIQUES FAIRE 

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014 | 8 A.M. - 3 P.M. 

1317 SARTORI AVENUE

200+ Sellers with Vintage Treasures  
Torrance Roadshow Antique Appraisals by David Brownlee 
Music provided by DJ Ozzie, Whitney Steele AND Russell Somers.

LUCREZIA BORGIA

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014 | 2 PM | $17.50

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

In this melodically rich Bel Canto masterpiece, a femme fatale renowned for her ruthless pursuit of power reveals poignant vulnerability when she comes face to face with her long-lost son. Come to the James R. Armstrong Theatre for a screening of this one of a kind, vocally beautiful show. For tickets and more information Explore the Music...

JULIA MORGAN: CALIFORNIA'S BEST FORGOTTEN ARCHITECT

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014 | 2 - 4 PM

TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

In celebration of Women's History Month, the Torrance Historical Society remembers Julia Morgan: California's Best Forgotten Architect. Jamie Ruth Watson - Torrance Historical Society President, librarian and historian will detail the history of this prolific, yet somewhat, forgotten Woman Architect who designed more than 700 buildings during her 45-year career. Learn Something New... 

GREASE SING-A-LONG

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014 | 7 PM | $17.50

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

One of the most well-known high school musical is back on the Big Screen with great songs you can sing along to. Jump back to the 1950s with greaser Danny Zuko (John Travolta) and Australian Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) and a gang of characters. Sing along to songs like Summer Lovin', Greased Lightnin', We Go Together and You're The One That I Want. Make a night of it and come in costume! Dinner will be available from The Original Tommy's starting at 6 p.m. Groove to the Music...

PAJAMA-RAMA EVENING STORY TIME

MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2014 | 6:30 PM

NORTH TORRANCE AND WALTERIA LIBRARY

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Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring in their special pillows and blankets to this evening story time for the whole family. This program is free and no registration is required, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. This event will be held at both the North Torrance Library and at the Walteria Library at 6:30 p.m. Read More... 

TORRANCE MULTI-USE SPORTS FIELDS TO BE NAMED 

T O Y O T A SPORTS COMPLEX
GRAND OPENING: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014 | 4:30 PM

The City of Torrance will accept a generous donation of $500,000 from Toyota Motor Sales, USA on Tuesday, March 25, to aid in the creation of the multi-use sports fields currently in construction at 555 Maple Avenue. The new, state-of-the-art, T O Y O T A Sports Complex is scheduled to have its grand opening on March 26, at 4:30 p.m. Read More (PDF)...

PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE JUNE 3RD ELECTION 

VISIT TorranceVotes.Org

In conjunction with the June 3, 2014 election, TorranceVotes.Org was created to empower the voter and to provide each person the ability to frame their own questions based on their own values. We hope to challenge you, the voter, to make a more informed decision based on your observations and values.  If you have relied on others in the past we invite you to step inside to learn more. Explore the Website...

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