Torrance eNEWSLETTER

TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL

HOLDS BUDGET MEETINGS

TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015 | 7 PM

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 | 7 PM

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

The Torrance City Council will have two budget workshops on the 2015 - 2017 proposed operating budget. At the meeting, residents and local businesses are invited to provide input on the budget.

KATY GEISSERT
CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY OPEN
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015
1 - 5 PM
3301 TORRANCE BLVD.

The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open this open Sunday, April 12, from 1 to 5 p.m.

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PAJAMA-RAMA
EVENING STORYTIME

MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015

6:30 PM

WALTERIA LIBRARY
3815 WEST 242ND ST.

Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their 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. For more information please contact the Walteria Library at 310-375-8418. Enjoy the Fun...

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VOLUME 5 | ISSUE 15

April 9 - April 15, 2015

THE MAYOR'S CHALLENGE

MAKE YOUR PLEDGE

Mayor Patrick J. Furey and the Torrance City Council accepted the "Mayor's Challenge" sponsored by the Wyland Foundation, in conjunction with Toyota Motors, U.S.A. The "Mayor's Challenge" is a friendly competition among cities in Southern California to see which city can be the most "water wise." By asking residents to make a pledge online during the month of April, the Challenge aims to increase awareness about pollution and water conservation issues. To pledge Visit the Website...

RIGOLETTO (TORRANCE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION)

SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 | 2 PM | $17.50 PER PERSON

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE | 3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

One of opera's most compelling characters, a vengeful court jester, desperately tries to protect his daughter from disaster in this heart-wrenching tragedy. This world-class performance is a San Francisco Opera production, led by Music Director Nicola Luisotti. It stars Zelijko Lucic, "whose vocal artistry is exceptional" (The New York Times); Aleksandra Jurzak, "a superstar in the making" (The Guardian, London); and Francesco Demuro, "whose open, bright superbly focused tone was reminiscent of Pavarotti" (Opera News). See the Show ...

MARK COMON PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

TUESDAY, APRIL 14 THROUGH FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015

MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER | 3201 PLAZA DEL AMO

Mark Comon of Paul's Photo in Torrance will exhibit his work at the Madrona Marsh Nature Center today through May 29. The artist reception for Comon will be at the Nature Center on Friday, May 8 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The exhibit is free, though donations are greatly appreciated. For more information, please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at (310) 782-3989. Enjoy the Art...

GET HEALTHY! NATURAL SOLUTIONS TO ALLERGY PROBLEMS

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015 | 3 PM | FREE

NORTH TORRANCE LIBRARY | 3604 ARTESIA BLVD.

Acupuncturist Kuchul Oh from the Foundation for Wellness Professionals will speak on various homeopathic and natural remedies for those springtime allergies. This free program is part of the GET Project. No registration is required. For more information, call the North Torrance Library at (310) 323-7200. Stay Healthy...

GRATEFUL CRANE | A TRIBUTE TO MISORA HIBARI

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015 | 2 PM | $50
JAMES ARMSTRONG THEATRE | 3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

The Grateful Crane ensemble pays special tribute to the late, great Japanese singer and actress Misora Hibari. Featuring the singing of her most popular songs, the show will be a nostalgic look back at Hibari's life and career, and how she was able to lift the spirits of the Japanese in Japan and Japanese Americans in America during some very difficult years after WWII. To this day, she holds a special place in the hearts of all who were touched and inspired by her indomitable voice and spirit. Call the Grateful Crane ticket line at (310) 995-5841 for reservations and information. Listen to History ...

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