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PAPERBACK BOOK SALE
SATURDAY, JULY 18 | 9 AM - 4 PM
KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY
3301 TORRANCE BOULEVARD
Friends of the Torrance Library is having a summer paperback book sale. Find lots of great books at bargain prices. Buy a Book... 
SANTA BARBARA TOUR
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 
7:30 AM - 6 PM
$95 FOR TORRANCE RESIDENTS
Torrance Travelers are on the go again! Tour Santa Barbara by land and sea in an amphibious vehicle, enjoy lunch at the Santa Barbara FisHouse, and then explore the cute boutiques along State Street. This tour includes roundtrip transportation from Wilson Park via deluxe motorcoach and is designed for residents over the age of 50. Explore Santa Barbara...
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VOLUME 5  |  ISSUE 29     

 July 16-22, 2015

ROCK AROUND THE BLOCK

THURSDAY, JULY 16 | 5-8 PM

TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

1345 POST AVENUE

Did you know that Torrance won the prestigious All America City Award in 1956? Cruise on past the vintage cars parked along Post Avenue to the Torrance Historical Society and Museum to rock around the block at this Throwback Thursday style celebration. Bop to 50s music, flip through the Torrance Historical Society's collection of high school yearbooks, and take a selfie with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. There will also be old school hula hoop, bubble gum blowing, cake walk and pie eating contests. 

The In-N-Out burger wagon will sell burgers on the museum lawn from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Celebrate with Us... 
THE MUSIC MAN
FRIDAY, JULY 17 AND SATURDAY,  JULY 18 | 8 PM
SUNDAY, JULY 19 | 2 PM
JAMES  R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE
3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
The Aerospace Players present their summer production, "The Music Man." The musical will transport you to River City where Harold, a traveling salesman has arrived with a scheme to sell musical instruments by creating a marching band. Marian the librarian doesn't trust Harold and begins digging through the library archives to prove that he is a phony. Find out what happens next in this classic American tale. Buy Tickets...
CELEBRITY LECTURE SERIES: HELLCAT VS ZERO
SATURDAY, JULY 18 | 11 AM
WESTERN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
3315 AIRPORT DRIVE
Well-known pilots Rob "Lips" Hertberg and Darren Moore lecture on Pacific air combat and describe the thrill of flying the magnificent aircraft that played such a prominent role in the history of the Pacific. This lecture is free for museum members and $5 for non-members. Fly By...
FLIGHTS OF FANTASY SUMMER STORYTIME THEATER
MONDAY, JULY 20 | 2 PM
KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY
3301 TORRANCE BOULEVARD
There's more than one way to enjoy a good story. This Monday as part of the Summer Reading Program, Flights of Fantasy is taking over story time with an engaging show and theater workshop for kids. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the performance, which puts a fresh spin on folk tales, fables and poetry while enhancing literacy and comprehension skills. Tell the Story...
READ TO THE RHYTHM LITERARY TEA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 | 3 PM
WALTERIA LIBRARY
3815 W. 242ND STREET
Walteria Library invites you to a wonderful afternoon of music and poetry at their third annual literary tea. Enjoy tea and light refreshments while listening to music and readings of favorite poems. Bring a poem you would like to read to the group or arrive a little early to pick one from a library book. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Reserve your spot by calling (310)375-8418. Read to the Rhythm...
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