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HARDBACK BOOK SALE
MEMBERS ONLY
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015
2 - 6 PM 
HARDBACK BOOK SALE
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015
9 AM - 4 PM
KATY GEISSERT CIVIC 
CENTER LIBRARY

Do you have a Friends of the Torrance Library membership? If not come to the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library to get one! Then reap the Benefits of Membership. On Friday, April 17, 2015 members will have access to an exclusive hardcover book sale with a wide variety of items for sale at bargain prices. Then, the following day, the book sale will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For details on the member sale Click Here and for details on the sale open to the public Read More...

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 19, 2015
1 - 5 PM
3301 TORRANCE BLVD.

The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open this Sunday, April 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. Read More...

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VOLUME 5  |  ISSUE 16

April 16 - April 22, 2015

PERLA BATALLA: SONGS AND SUNDRIES
VARIETY HOUR (AND A HALF)
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 - SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015 | 7:30 PM
DINNER STARTS AT 6:30 PM | $33 FOR TICKETS
GEORGE NAKANO THEATRE

Don't miss international touring artist - and local favorite - Perla Batalla as she presents her Songs and Sundries Variety Hour (and a half). When this Grammy-nominated artist hits our stage, all bets are off; expect world-class performances of jazz, Latin, folk, comedy, storytelling and plenty of other inspired treats by Perla and very special guests. Learn More...
TORRANCE BEACH CLEAN UP EVENT
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015 | 9 - 11 AM
MIRAMAR PARK
201 PASEO DE LA PLAYA
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As part of their efforts to earn a Bronze Award, the members of Girl Scout Troop 3215 will hold a beach clean-up event at Torrance Beach on Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 9 to 11 a.m. The public is invited to participate. Please meet at the dolphin statue at Miramar Park, 201 Paseo de la Playa, at 9 a.m. for instructions.
WESTERN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT  (WMoF) CELEBRITY SERIES
THE TIGER SPIES
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015 | 11 AM - 1 PM
FREE FOR WMoF MEMBERS | $5 FOR NON-MEMBERS
3315 AIRPORT DRIVE

The Northrop F-5 Tiger was fast, reliable, and capable of surviving high-threat environments. It evolved from a formidable air combat vehicle into an equally formidable spy plane. Come to the Western Museum of Flight and join Ron Gibb and Roy Martin as they share the inside story of designing and flying the Tiger Eye. Check it Out...
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...
CITY OF TORRANCE
EARTH DAY RECYCLING EVENT
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 | 8 AM - NOON
TOYOTA EMPLOYEE LOT
(OFF TOYOTA WAY, SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF 
190TH AND VAN NESS)

At the City of Torrance Earth Day recycling event, there will be a free paper shredding drop-off, electronics recycling drop-off, a place to leave shoes and clothes for recycling, and a used oil recycling and filter exchange drop-off. All proceeds will benefit the Torrance Unified School District. For details View the Flyer...
MADRONA MARSH EARTH DAY FAIR
SPONSORED BY EXXONMOBIL
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015 | 9 AM - 2 PM
MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE
Celebrate Earth day by attending a free fair sponsored by ExxonMobil and the Madrona Marsh Nature Center. There will be exhibits and booths put on by various environmental educators. A food truck will be on-site for those wanting to purchase lunch. Guests will also have the opportunity to interact with live animals, adopt a turtle, listen to music, create crafts, and enjoy docent led tours. Enjoy the Fun...

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