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DOWNTOWN TORRANCE
MARKET PLACE

THURSDAY, MAY 8, 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...

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 TO

THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2014

7 AM - 4 PM

EL PRADO AVENUE

BETWEEN CRAVENS AVE. AND SARTORI AVE. (TO THE PLAZA)

Tree roots have lifted tree grates. Therefore, the City will be removing grates and rehabilitating tree wells.

THERE WILL BE 'TEMPORARY NO PARKING' SIGNS POSTED.

Parking restrictions:

May 14th - south side

May 15th - north side

Parking spaces will become available as areas are completed. View the Construction Notice (PDF)...

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TORRANCE CERTIFIED

FARMERS MARKET

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 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, MAY 12, 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...

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VOLUME 4 | ISSUE 20

May 8 - May 14, 2014

FREE NEW APP, "TORRANCE GRAFFITI"

The City of Torrance is committed to maintaining a graffiti free community and therefore residents and business owners can call the City's graffiti hotline at 310-781-7149 and report incidents of graffiti. Graffiti that is reported to the City is removed within 24 hours at no cost to the property owner. General Services would also like to announce the availability of a FREE smart phone app for reporting graffiti in Torrance. The free app, named "Torrance Graffiti" is available for the iPhone on the Itunes App Store and on Android devices through the Google Play App Store.

15TH ANNUAL SENIOR FAIRE

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014 | 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

KEN MILLER RECREATION AUDITORIUM

Enjoy a day of camaraderie, arts and crafts, entertainment, food booths, blood pressure screenings, health information, community resource information, and special door prizes at this annual senior event. This event is hosted by The Community Services Division and is completely Free to attend! Enjoy the Weekend...

MICROSCOPE EXPLORATION WITH DANIEL MARION

"LOOKING AT LIFE CLOSE-UP"

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014 | 10 AM - NOON

MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE

The Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve is hosting an informal beginner's class on the use of compound and stereo microscopes, as we learn about microscopic life found in the Preserve. Admission is $5 per person or $10 per family. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. To register and for more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center.

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MOZART TO MANCINI AND BEYOND

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014 | 8 PM

PREFERRED TICKET: $45 | GENERAL ADMISSION: $25

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

The Asia America Youth Symphony is one of the premier youth symphonies of Southern California and is directed and conducted by Mr. David Benoit, a five time Grammy-nominated jazz musician. Mr. Beniot brings passion and enthusiasm for both the classical and jazz genres which gives young musicians a unique experience. Come and enjoy the broad range of music from these amazing young artists. Preferred Tickets are $45 and General Admission is $25. Listen to the Music (PDF)...

TORRANCE TORRETTES DANCE AND DRILL TEAM PRESENTS
"CHANGING DIRECTION"

SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2014 | 1 PM

$11 FOR ADULTS AND $9 FOR CHILDREN

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

Girls from kindergarten through 8th grade dance will entertain with their story of changing direction. It is a tradition that the Torrettes, an extraordinary dance and drill team, perform their magic in their annual spring show. Support the Arts...

CANDIDATE FORUM

TODAY, MAY 8, 2014 | 7 - 9 PM
TOYOTA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM

19600 VAN NESS AVE.

Today, May 8, 2014 is the LAST Candidate forum for Torrance City Council Candidates. There will be a candidate forum for Mayor, City Clerk, and City Treasurer 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...

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. 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. Candidates were invited to give voluntary statements and can be viewed on the Candidates Statements Page. 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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