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56TH ANNUAL
ARMED FORCES DAY

CELEBRATION & PARADE

FRIDAY, MAY 15 THROUGH SUNDAY MAY 17, 2015

The City of Torrance is proud to once again honor the men and women of our nation's Armed Forces. This year's honored branch is the U.S. Coast Guard. The weekend's events will include two concert performances, military exhibits on display to the public and the 56th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade along Torrance Boulevard. Find out more ...

PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015 | 8 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 | 8 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2015 | 2 PM

$25 GENERAL ADMISSION
1316 CABRILLO AVE.

Torrance Theatre Company presents this long running off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the painter set the art world afire with cubism. Bystanders, including Picasso's agent, the bartender and his mistress, Picasso's date, an elderly philosopher, and an idiot inventor introduce additional flourishes of humor. The final surprise patron to join the merriment at the Lapin Agile is a charismatic dark haired singer time-warped in from a later era. Enjoy the show ...

TORRANCE FIRE DEPARTMENT CELEBRATES NATIONAL
FIRE SERVICE DAY

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015

10 AM - 4 PM | FREE

ALL TORRANCE FIRE STATIONS

In celebration of National Fire Service Day, the Torrance Fire Department is hosting an open house at all six City fire stations. Tour the stations, and meet the men and women who proudly serve and protect the City of Torrance. Find a station ...

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.

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VOLUME 5 | ISSUE 19

May 7- May 13, 2015

TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL HONORS
CINDY AND FRANK SCOTTO
WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS JARED SIDNEY TORRANCE AWARD

On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Mayor Patrick J. Furey presented the Jared Sidney Torrance Award for lifetime commitment to the community to Cindy and Frank Scotto for their individual contributions to the City of Torrance. Frank Scotto served as Mayor of Torrance from 2006 to 2014, and as a Councilman for six years prior to that. Cindy and Frank Scotto were honored for their work in the community that has benefited groups including AYSO, Parent Teacher Association, Torrance Little League, South Bay Children's Center, the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation, many other local arts groups, and other organizations. A legacy of service ...

LEARN 6 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR
GARDEN CALIFORNIA FRIENDLY

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 | 9 AM - NOON | FREE
WEST HIGH SCHOOL | 20401 VICTOR STREET

Become a more water-wise gardener. Learn six ways to make your garden California friendly! Learn holistic approaches to gardening, how to manage irrigation and how to put the right plant in the right place. Rethink the elements of your garden! The event is open to everyone, but RSVPs are required. Reserve your spot by calling (310) 371-7222 or visiting their website, and Start saving water ...

HEALTHY FAMILY FIELD DAY

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 | 9 AM - 4 PM | FREE

CHARLES H. WILSON PARK

The Torrance Public Library invites families to a Healthy Family Field Day. Local agencies and businesses will be on hand to share health and wellness opportunities. Families also can see live fitness performances and demonstrations, listen to music and play in the park. Healthy Family Field Day is part of the Torrance Public Library's GET Project: A Healthier Family Initiative that encourages people to get moving, get informed and get healthy. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call the Torrance Public Library at (310) 781-7599. Get healthy ...

IMPORTED BRIDE

PRESENTED BY THE TORRANCE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015 | 8 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 | 8 PM

TICKET PRICES VARY

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

"Imported Bride" is an original comedy set in Los Angeles in the 1900s at Scholars Restaurant in Chinatown, where everyone - from the owner to the wait staff - holds a master's or doctorate degree. Zhang Hongru, a lonely dishwasher (and scholar), suffers a disfiguring kitchen accident that dashes his hopes for love. With the help of Scholars' owner, Zhang searches for the perfect mate. After series of rejections, Zhang begins to cast his eyes on a group known as "imported brides," a population of unattached women hoping to obtain green card status through marriage. After taking numerous twists and turns, Zhang finally finds his very own imported bride. Buy your tickets now ...

ARTIST'S RECEPTION FOR MARK COMON'S PHOTO EXHIBIT

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER

Mark Comon of Paul's Photo in Torrance will exhibit his work at the Madrona Marsh Nature Center 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...

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