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BIRDING 101

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2014

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE

Bird identification can be really difficult. However, the Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve has a Birding 101 class that will help you be able to identify some of our local birds from a single glance or even a "chirp". Binoculars will be provided. This event is free but donations are appreciated. Examine Beautiful Wildlife...

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VOLUME 4 | ISSUE 33

August 14 - August 20, 2014

TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTS MIKE GRIFFITHS

TO FILL VACANT COUNCIL SEAT

The Torrance City Council appointed Mike Griffiths to City Council Tuesday night to replace Mayor Patrick J. Furey, who left an open council seat when he won the June 3rd, 2014 mayoral election. In his application for appointment to Torrance City Council Griffiths stated, "I am a logical thinker and do my best to look at the big-picture as well as the long-term ramifications when making decisions." To learn more and for more details, View the Press Release...

TORRANCE CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2014 | 8 AM - 1 PM

CHARLES H. WILSON PARK

The Torrance Farmers Market provides its residents with the best top quality produce, all year long. Every Tuesday and Saturday, come to Wilson Park and purchase freshly grown fruits, nuts, vegetables, eggs, baked goods, flowers, and more from over 60 different farms! Learn More...

If you missed it in the past, watch episode 3.14 of Community Cooking where guest chef Jeff Lavia uses our very own Torrance Farmers' Market produce to make a delicious meal!

WESTERN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT CELEBRITY SPEAKER SERIES

PLANES ON WATER AND JIM WATSON

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2014 | 11 AM - 1 PM
$5 FOR NON-MEMBERS | MEMBERS ARE FREE

3315 AIRPORT DRIVE

Join two-time author Jim Watson as he gives you the background on the Grumman and Sikorsky seaplanes. If you don't recall what a seaplane is, drop by an hour earlier (10 a.m.) and experience in-person as Jim Van Arsdale lands his beautiful seaplane. You'll also have an opportunity to view automobiles from the 1940's! Western Museum of Flight members are Free while general admission tickets are $5. Learn Something New...

SIMON SPALDING: A MUSICAL PICTURE OF

MARITIME CALIFORNIA

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2014 | 2 - 3 PM

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY

Drop by to a program that paints a musical picture of California's rich maritime heritage. Historian-musician Simon Spalding will trace the history of seafaring, exploration, and maritime commerce in California, with special emphasis on Southern California. Travel Through Time...

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