Torrance  eNEWSLETTER

NORDSTROM & MORE 
OPEN THIS WEEKEND 
AT THE DEL AMO FASHION CENTER

'THIS WEEK IN TORRANCE' 

Tune in tomorrow, Oct. 9, at 9:45 a.m. as Torrance CitiCABLE presents a special edition of "This Week in Torrance" featuring a live broadcast of the grand opening of the Nordstrom store and the new Luxury Wing of the Del Amo Fashion Center.
Watch "This Week in Torrance" on Time Warner Cable 3, Verizon FiOS 31, or KNET 25.2 over the air. If you miss the live edition, watch it anytime on our Torrance CitiCABLE YouTube channel.
Catch up...  
BOOK SIGNING AND COOKING DEMO
BY PASTRY CHEF JOHNNY IUZZINI
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 | 6 PM - MIDNIGHT
MACY'S DEL AMO, STORE LEVEL 1
21600 HAWTHORNE BLVD.

So your desserts never come out quite like the ones you see on Pinterest. No worries, join celebrity chef Johnny Iuzzini this Friday as he shares baking tips and tricks from his new book "Sugar Rush." The sweetest part? Chef Johnny will have a cooking demo with free samples! RSVP ASAP...
ARTIST RECEPTION
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
MADRONA MARSH
3201 PLAZA DEL AMO
Meet Mark Christansen and Lala Ragimov, the artists behind Madrona Marsh Nature Center's latest exhibit of watercolor and oil paintings. The artists will discuss their inspiration, our very own Madrona Marsh! Art in Nature...
CO-REC BIRTHDAY DANCE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM
KEN MILLER RECREATION CENTER
3341 TORRANCE BLVD.
Torrance middle-schoolers are invited to another great Co-Rec dance. During this birthday dance, Co-Rec members with September and October birthdays will get into the dance for free. Otherwise the dance costs $3 for members and $5 for non-members. Move and Groove...
MILLAN MUSIC COMPETITION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 | 10 AM - 7 PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 10 AM - 7 PM
TOYOTA MEETING HALL
3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
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The annual Millan Music Competition draws some of the most talent musicians around. Stop by and listen to a couple performances or stay all day at this free, two-day competition. More Music, Please...
MINI MED SCHOOL: 
INTERVENTION CARDIOLOGY
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 | 6:30 PM
KEN MILLER RECREATION AUDITORIUM
3341 TORRANCE BLVD.
Mini Med School is a three-evening lecture series by distinguished professors from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Participants receive an introduction to basic science as it relates to the innovative changes in how we confront medicine, disease, health and aging. The series continues this Monday with a lecture on Intervention Cardiology by Dr. Gopi Manthripragada, associate clinical professor. There will be one last lecture next Monday. Go to Med School...
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VOLUME 5  |  ISSUE 41      
October 8 - 14, 2015
TCtv OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 | 10 AM - 3 PM
STANLEY E. REMELMEYER TELECOMMUNICATIONS CENTER
3350 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE 

TCtv Open House 2015
The Cable Television Advisory Board will host an open house at the TCtv Studio. Meet with producers, tour the studio and learn about workshops, classes and volunteering. Tours and orientations will take place throughout the day. You're Invited...
STAN WEST BLUES BAND
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 | 7:30 PM
GEORGE NAKANO THEATRE
3330 CIVIC CENTER DR.

The Stan West Blues Band has played clubs all over the world.
The band features blues man Stan, who is known for his spontaneity. Even the band doesn't know what's coming next and they play with an improvisational style that audiences love. Audience members will sit around the stage at four-seat cocktail tables and enjoy a locally catered dinner during the show. Goodies from Daddy's Gourmet Cookies will also be available at intermission. Tickets are $33. Catch the Blues...
SOUTH BAY LITERACY COUNCIL'S
2015 FALL CONFERENCE AND BAZAAR
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 | 8:30 - 11:30 AM
KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY
3301 TORRANCE BLVD.

Looking for a way to make a difference in our community? South Bay Literacy Council is looking for volunteer tutors for all three of its literacy programs. Stop by SBLC's Fall Conference and Bazaar to meet tutors and hear students talk about how the literacy program has impact their lives. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. and there will also be a keynote speaker, raffle prizes, a silent auction, and holiday gifts for purchase. Give the Gift of Literacy...
SMART GARDENING WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 | 9:30 - 11 AM
COLUMBIA PARK
4045 190TH ST.

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Did you know that fall is the best season for gardening? Come to this smart gardening workshop to learn about organic gardening, landscaping with dynamic drought-tolerant plants, and techniques to eliminate bugs without pesticides. Compost bins will be available for purchase after the workshop at a discount. Go Green...
TURTLE AND TORTOISE DAY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 | 10 AM - 1 PM
MADRONA MARSH
3201 PLAZA DEL AMO

Want to rescue a pet that's a little different? The California Turtle and Tortoise Society is having a special adoption and education opportunity for potential turtle and tortoise owners. Learn about exactly what you need to properly care for your new reptile. Current turtle owners are encouraged to bring their cold blooded friend to the event. Take a Turtle Home...
SHOWBOAT
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 2 PM
JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE
3330 CIVIC CENTER DR.

Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation is bringing the best opera performances to Torrance with screenings of the world renowned San Francisco Opera's cinema series. These operas were digitally recorded with multiple cameras and will be played back in high-definition Blu-Ray and stereo sound. This Sunday's opera is Showboat, a tale of life on the Mississippi from the 1880s to the 1920s. Buy admission to the series of 4 operas for $45 or purchase tickets individually for $17.50 per show. Take a Trip to the Opera...
20TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BALL
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 4 - 9 PM
THE DEPOT RESTAURANT
1250 CABRILLO AVE.


Put on your best costume and get ready for a spooktacular evening of dancing to a live band, a costume contest, live and silent auctions, a martini bar and a feast by Chef Shafer. 
All proceeds from the event go to Pediatric Therapy Network, a nonprofit in Torrance that provides therapy and intervention to over 2,500 children with special needs and developmental concerns across Southern California. Halloween Ball tickets are $125 per person. Support the Cause...
TUSD CANDIDATES FORUM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
TOYOTA USA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
19600 VAN NESS AVE.

Torrance's League of Women Voters invites the public to meet the four candidates running for two seats on the Torrance Unified School Board. The audience will have the opportunity to ask candidates questions at the forum, but questions can also be submitted online ahead of time. Get Informed...
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