Torrance eNEWSLETTER

FREE HOLIDAY LIGHT EXCHANGE

FOR CUSTOMERS OF SCE AND DWP

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | 9 AM - 5 PM

20285 S. WESTERN AVE., SUITE 100

Customers of SCE and DWP are invited to trade in one working string of old, electricity-guzzling incandescent holiday lights for one new, energy-efficient LED string of holiday lights. Because quantities of lights are limited, trade-ins are first come, first served, while supplies last and limited to one box per household. All participants need to be customers of SCE or DWP and must show a utility bill or driver's license when they trade in their lights. Decorate More Sustainably...

SENIOR ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

KEN MILLER RECREATION CENTER

3341 TORRANCE BLVD.

Torrance's seniors are showcasing their hand-crafted arts and crafts including toys, ceramics, needlework, quilts, dolls and jewelry. Come by this free show to shop for a special, one-of-a-kind holiday gift. The Gift of Art...

Registration is open for the 36th Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Fun Run. The run will take place on Thursday, Nov. 26, and begins at 8 a.m. in the Sam's Club parking lot at 2601 Skypark Drive. Register online or fill out an entry form and mail or walk it in to the Torrance Community Services Department by Nov. 20 to meet the regular registration deadline. Registration fees are $30 and include a commemorative race T-shirt. Register Today...

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'THIS WEEK IN TORRANCE'
IS ONLINE ANYTIME

Watch "This Week in Torrance" with anchors Jin Chun and Ben McCain. Make sure to tune in every week for news that affects our community! See What's Happening...

VOLUME 5 | ISSUE 46

November 12 - 18, 2015

TORRANCE ART MUSEUM

SOUTH BAY FOCUS 2015

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11

3320 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

South Bay Focus is Torrance Art Museum's annual juried art exhibition. South Bay Focus is presented in conjunction with the Torrance Artists Guild and the South Bay Watercolor Society. It is open to all artists living or working in the South Bay, San Pedro and Long Beach. An opening reception will take place Saturday, November 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. Join juror Maurizzio Hector Pineda for a curator walkthrough at 5 p.m. Discover South Bay Art...

CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - 14 | 8 - 10 PM

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 2 - 4 PM

TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY

1316 CABRILLO AVENUE

Get in the holiday spirit with Torrance Theatre Company's presentation of "Coney Island Christmas." Shirley Abramowitz is a young Jewish girl who (much to her immigrant parents' exasperation) is cast as Jesus in the school Christmas pageant. Now much older, Shirley recounts the memorable story to her great-granddaughter. The play captures a timeless tale of what it means to be an American during the holidays. Tickets are $25. Celebrate the Season ...

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE

THURSDAY - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - 14 | 7 PM

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

Rolling Hills Preparatory High School is proud to present "The Curious Savage," written by John Patrick. The comedy is the story of Ethel P. Savage, who inherited a large fortune. This would be wonderful, but her three greedy, grown children are determined to relieve their mother of her money and have her committed to a private sanatorium. Come out this weekend to discover what Ethel does with her children and her money, and what she discovers in the sanatorium. Tickets to the show are $12. Get Curious...

ARTIST RECEPTION FOR ESTELLE DERIDDER

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 1 - 3 PM

MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE

3201 PLAZA DEL AMO

Meet Estelle DeRidder, the artist behind Madrona Marsh Nature Center's latest exhibit, "Botanical Illustrations of Madrona." Estelle will discuss her inspiration, our very own Madrona Marsh! Light refreshments will be provided at this artist reception. Meet Estelle...

UNIFIED SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE COMMUNITY EXPO

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 | NOON - 7 PM

TOYOTA MEETING HALL

3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

The Unified Small Business Alliance presents its second annual Small Business Community Expo. Connect with Torrance's small businesses and enjoy free samples of local flavors. This event is a great opportunity to meet local business people, as well as elected officials from the City of Torrance and the California Assembly. Network and Connect...

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