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TO CELEBRATE VETERANS
 
Are you a veteran? Do you know a veteran? The City would like to recognize the brave men and women of Torrance who have served our country. Fill out this contact form or share the link!
HARDBACK BOOKSALE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 | 2 - 6 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 | 9 AM - 4 PM
KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY
3301 TORRANCE BLVD.
magic_ribbons_book.jpgLooking for a great new read? The Friends of the Torrance Library is a nonprofit that resells donated books at bargain prices. The book sale on Friday is members only, but Saturday's book sale is open to the public. Buy a Book... 
JUST DESSERTS CONCERT: 
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 | 7 PM
JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE
3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
 
Los Cancioneros Master Chorale kicks off its 2015-2016 concert season this Sunday. The Just Desserts Concert will include old favorites and special compositions about desserts by the chorus' new artistic director, Allan Petker. Music and Munchies... 
MINI MED SCHOOL: 
GASTROENTEROLOGY
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 | 6:30 PM
KEN MILLER RECREATION CENTER
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 concludes this Monday with a lecture on gastroenterology by Dr. Melissa Munsell, associate clinical professor. Go to Med School... 
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VOLUME 5  |  ISSUE 42      
October 15 - 21, 2015
LIPSTICK, SHOES & FANCY MOVES:
AN EVENING OF CULTURAL DANCE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 | 8 PM
JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE
3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

Lipstick, Shoes & Fancy Moves features performances from nine dance companies in styles that range from ballet to hip hop. The TuTu Foundation aims to increase community access to cultural performance events, so admission to this dance showcase is free! There are no more pre-show tickets, but rush tickets will be distributed upon early arrival to the Armstrong Theatre the day of the event. Catch the Show...
WMoF CELEBRITY LECTURE SERIES:
THE FINAL TRIUMPH OF SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 | 11 AM - 1 PM
TORRANCE AIRPORT
3315 AIRPORT DRIVE
Andrew Feustel is an earth scientist turned NASA astronaut who was part of one of the final missions of Space Shuttle Endeavour. His team worked on repair and maintenance of the famous Hubble Space Telescope, helping it to provide scientific value far beyond its intended life span. Dr. Feustel joins WMoF's celebrity lecture series to share some of the mysteries and adventures of the Space Shuttle program. After the lecture, the NASA T-38 Talon will be on display for a special viewing. Space Out... 
40TH ANNIVERSARY AMAMI KAI
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 | 1 PM
JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE
3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
The Southern California Amami-kai present their 40th Anniversary Amami Kai. Stage events will include Shimauta (island folk song shows), an Oshima-tsumugi kimono show, and in person appearance by Tsuyoshi Asayama the mayor of Amami. There will also be a photo exhibition of Tokunoshima's bullfighting displayed in the lobby of the Armstrong Theatre. Cultural food and accessories made of Tumugi fabric will be available for sale after the show. All About Amami...
BARK FOR LIFE OF TORRANCE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 | 10 AM - 2 PM
CHARLES H. WILSON PARK
2200 CRENSHAW BLVD.
Bark For Life is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer. Bring your furry friend for a fun-filled day starting with a walk through the park. There also will be a Luminaria Remembrance Ceremony, costume contest for dogs, musical sit competition, and other games. Bark for a Cure...
SENIOR COMEDY AFTERNOONS
HOWL-O-WEEN SHOW AND LUNCHEON
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 | NOON - 3:15 PM
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON TORRANCE - PENTHOUSE BALLROOM
21333 HAWTHORNE BLVD.
You're never too old to celebrate Halloween, especially at this senior Halloween-themed comedy show. Come dressed up for the costume contest and expect birthday celebrations, prizes and surprises. There will be nothing frightening about this show, just good old-fashioned fun. Tickets are $60 for lunch and the show or $25 for just the show. Happy Howl-o-ween...
SUPPORT THE TORRANCE ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION
Have you ever wanted to ride on a float in the Rose Parade? For $10, you can be entered into the Torrance Rose Float Association's opportunity drawing for a spot on the 2016 float, "What a Purr-fectly Paw-ful Adventure." Tickets are on sale now through Nov. 18. The winner will be chosen from all entries at the TRFA meeting on Nov. 19. Ride the Float...
If you want to help TRFA raise money in other ways, you can donate a rose vial or attend the Oct. 24 Halloween party. More Fundraising Opportunities...
CALL FOR VENDORS
The Torrance Youth Council is sponsoring its 33rd Annual Christmas Boutique on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wilson Park. The boutique features a variety of hand-crafted goods such as toys, ceramics, needlework, quilts, dolls, jewelry, T-shirts and sweatshirts, stuffed animals and many one-of-a-kind items. The council is currently excepting applications for vendors who hand craft their goods. Apply to Be a Vendor...
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