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DOWNTOWN TORRANCE
MARKET PLACE

THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 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...

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JUNE 3RD ELECTION

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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. If you are confused about what to expect when you vote and how the election matters in your life watch helpful Video Vignettes to make things easier come time to vote. 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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TORRANCE CERTIFIED

FARMERS MARKET

SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 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...

TODDLERTIME

MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014

10:15 AM AND 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. Enjoy the Fun...

FAMILY STORY TIME

TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2014

10:30 AM FOR

NORTH TORRANCE LIBRARY AND HENDERSON LIBRARY

TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2014 | 11 AM

SOUTHEAST LIBRARY

Come join Family Story Time an event that features songs and fun for the entire family. Family Story Time will take place at the North Torrance Library and the Henderson Library at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 and at 11 a.m. at the Southeast Library. Read More...

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VOLUME 4 | ISSUE 18

April 24 - April 30, 2014

STATE OF THE CITY 2014

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On May 1st, 2014, the Honorable Mayor Frank Scotto will give his final address to the businesses and residents of Torrance at the annual Mayor's State the City Address. Mayor Scotto will reflect on his past eight years as Mayor of Torrance, recap 2013, and provide a glimpse of what is next for this city.

The State of the City event takes place Thursday, May 1st, 2014 at the Torrance Marriott, 3635 Fashion Way. Check-in begins at 5:30pm, with the program and dinner to commence at 6:00pm. Tickets cost $75 each. Advance reservations are required by calling (310) 543-3113 or visiting www.TorranceChamber.com.

HARDBACK BOOK SALE

FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2014 | 2 - 6 PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014 |9 AM - 4 PM

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY

Come to the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library for a hardback book sale. There will be great books at bargain prices and all proceeds benefit the programs and services of the Torrance Public Library. The sale on Friday, April 25, 2014 is for Friends of the Torrance Library members ONLY, however individuals can join and become a member at the door. The sale open to the general public is on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Special items at the sale include three Ansel Adams books, pop music vinyl records from the 40s and 50s, the Torah in large print, a special group of very small books, and old and unique books in the Collectors Corner. DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes will also be for sale. Join the Excitement...

EXTRAVAGANZA: A MULTICULTURAL ENSEMBLE

FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2014 | 7 PM | $25 DONATION

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

The Filipino community of St. Margaret Mary Church will be presenting a fundraising event showcasing the musical and dancing talents of various ethnic groups, including Filipino songs and dances. This is the first show of its kind, and funds generated from this event will support the needs of the church, school, charitable goals, and the American Cancer Society. Support A Great Cause...

YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY

SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014 | 9 AM - 1 PM

TORRANCE-SOUTH BAY YMCA

2900 W. SEPULVEDA BLVD.

On Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Torrance-South Bay YMCA is celebrating YMCA's Healthy Kids Day� with a FREE community event that features fun active play and educational activities to encourage kids to stay active and healthy. Activities include water safety, creating silly putty, gardening, jumpers, games, face painting, raffles and music. The first 400 kids that register the day of the event will receive a free Healthy Kids Day t-shirt. Register For A Healthier You...

BUNKA-SAI JAPANESE CULTURAL FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 - SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2014 | 11 AM - 5 PM

TORRANCE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

The Bunka-Sai Japanese Cultural Festival is a two-day hugely popular event that is sponsored by the Torrance Sister City Association. This event features performances, exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops of Japanese dance, music, martial arts, flower arranging, calligraphy, a tea ceremony, and more! A variety of Japanese foods will tantalize your taste buds and there will be games for the children to enjoy. Explore the Culture...

BUBBLEMANIA: COMEDY WITH A DRIP

SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2014 | 2 PM AND 6 PM | $20

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

Come see the beauty, wonder and fun of bubbles as Casey Carle brings his amazing one-man show combining spontaneous comedy, jazz music and brilliant bubbling to the Armstrong Theatre. Among the many featured skills are fantastic fog-filled bubble sculptures, blobs of helium-filled foam, bubble ping-pong, trapping an audience member (or two?) inside a gigantic soap bubble and thousands of bubbles filling the stage. Amazement and amusement for ages 5 through 95. There will be two shows on Sunday, April 27, 2014, one at 2 p.m. and the other at 6 p.m. Join the Entertainment...

CANDIDATE FORUM

TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2014 | 6:30 PM
TOYOTA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM

19600 VAN NESS AVE.

On Tuesday, April 29, 2014 there will be a candidate forum for City Council sponsored by the North Torrance Homeowners Association. If you want to learn about the candidates and hear about the issues that matters to you most, please attend the candidate forum. Also, keep an eye out for the future candidate forums for the various positions in office. For more forum date and times visit the Torrance Votes website for all 2014 Candidate Forums...

SAVE THE DATE

THE SOUTH BAY MUSEUM & GALLERY ART CRAWL

SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2014 | NOON - 6 PM
VARIOUS LOCATIONS

The Torrance Art Museum, a program of the City of Torrance, is organizing the inaugural South Bay Museum and Gallery Art Crawl on Saturday, May 3 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The purpose of the Art Crawl is to map and publicize the fine art museums and galleries in the South Bay. The South Bay is home to many excellent visual art museums and galleries, and the local and regional communities are invited to visit and explore the following participating fine art institutions for free:

Torrance Art Museum, South Bay Contemporary/Zask Gallery, Gallery at El Camino College, Summer Studios Arts Academy in Lomita, Palos Verdes Art Center and Artist's Studio Gallery, California Museum of Fine Art and APC Fine Arts and Graphics Gallery. View the Event Map (PDF) for all Locations.

There will be a closing reception on Saturday, May 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. for participating organizations and art crawlers.

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