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SATURDAY, MARCH 26 | 9 AM - NOON

TOYOTA MEETING HALL

3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

Enjoy a delicious breakfast with the Bunny! Breakfast is served until 9:30 a.m. and includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, fruit and a beverage. There will also be a photo opportunity with the Bunny, a puppet show, cookie decorating, an egg hunt, and a performance by Buster Balloon. Today is the last chance to purchase tickets by calling (310)618-2930. Hop on Down...

As part of the 2016 Armed Forces Day Celebrations in the City of Torrance, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce will host a 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, May 21. Participants are encouraged to register before May 1 for a $5 discount. This fun run is sure to be a highlight among the many exciting activities during the three days of Armed Forces Day events in Torrance. Run for Fun...

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CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUMS
VARIOUS DATES AND TIMES

A series of forums will give voters in Torrance the chance to meet and hear from the six candidates who are running to fill three open seats on the Torrance City Council. Find a Forum...

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VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 12

March 24 - 30, 2016

PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE - DINING FOR A CAUSE

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 | ALL DAY

VARIOUS RESTAURANTS IN TORRANCE

Seven local Torrance restaurants are coming together tonight to make a difference in the fight against cancer. Bring the flyer and dine in at any participating restaurant and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to the American Cancer Society - Relay for Life Torrance. Participating restaurants are:

BJ's - Del Amo Fashion Center, 3525 W. Carson Street

Elephant Bar - 21227 Hawthorne Blvd.

Pieology - 3720 Pacific Coast Hwy.

L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - 24223 Crenshaw Blvd.

El Paso Cantina - 2404 Sepulveda Blvd.

Red Car Brewery & Restaurant - 1266 Satori Ave.

Yogurtland - 21213 Hawthorne Blvd.

Panda Express - 3825 Torrance Blvd.

Download the flyer and Paint the Town...

SAVE THE DATE:
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING EXXONMOBIL

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 | 9 AM

TORRANCE CITY HALL, 3031 TORRANCE BLVD.

The Hearing Board of the South Coast Air Quality Management District will hold a public hearing to consider the issuance of an Order for Abatement against ExxonMobil Oil for start-up of the Fluid
Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) at the Torrance refinery. This legal proceeding is open to the public. RSVPs are not required to attend. Note: Signs are not permitted in the Hearing Board room. Learn More...

ARTIST RECEPTION FOR ALTHA HINES

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE

3201 PLAZA DEL AMO

Meet Altha Hines, the artist behind Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve's latest art exhibit. Altha will talk about the inspiration of the photography, our very own Madrona Marsh! Light refreshments will be provided and the event is free. Altha's Art...

GLEN KAMIDA & FRIENDS FUNDRAISING CONCERT

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 | 7 PM

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

Join the North Torrance Youth Musicians Ensemble (nTYME) for its 17th annual Glen Kamida and Friends Concert. The show features the Youth Chamber Orchestra and Community Orchestra students. West High School senior Nina Siegel will perform Marcello's Oboe Concerto in C minor, and ukulele students play along with KoAloha ukulele artist, Kalyn Aolani. Tickets are $10 and benefit the North Torrance area elementary school music programs. Concert for a Cause...

LOCAL CRAFT BREWING PANEL

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 | 2 - 3 PM

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY

3301 TORRANCE BLVD.

Calling all beer enthusiasts. Join a panel discussion with local craft brewers including The Dude's Alex Rabe, Absolution's Nigel Heath and Monkish's Henry Nguyen as they discuss the growing craft beer scene in Torrance. Beer Brewed Here...

TORRANCE ANTIQUE STREET FAIRE CELEBRATES EASTER

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 | 8 AM - 3 PM

DOWNTOWN TORRANCE

1317 SARTORI AVE.

Once a month, more than 200 vendors set up shop in Old Torrance to showcase and sell unique and vintage finds at the Torrance Antique Street Faire. Join the vintage treasure hunt, and explore booths selling items that include furniture, glassware, books, jewelry and toys. In addition to the usual shopping, the Faire is celebrating Easter with family friendly events in Kennedy Park in front of Wells Fargo Bank. There will be lots of fun Easter crafting activities at Karren's Krafts 4 Kids, an Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m., and photos with the Easter Bunny from noon to 2 p.m. Celebrate at the Street Faire...

LEGENDARY LUNCHEON FEATURING VIC EDELBROCK

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 | NOON - 1:30 PM

VIC'S GARAGE

510 MADRID STREET

Have a lunch date with local legend, Vic Edelbrock. During this interview-style lunchtime event, Vic will share the inspiring story of Edelbrock, the company his father started. Founded in 1938 by Vic Edelbrock Sr., Edelbrock is a specialty performance automotive and motorcycle aftermarket parts manufacturer based in Torrance. Vic will talk about how Edelbrock got its start and became the influential company it is today. Tickets are $25 for Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce members, and $35 for non-members. Lunch with Vic...

TIP-A-COP

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 | 5 - 9 PM

LAZY DOG RESTAURANT AND BAR

3525 WEST CARSON STREET

The Torrance Police Department is taking its mission to "protect and serve" to a whole new level at this Tip-A-Cop fundraiser. TPD officers will serve as hosts and waiters at Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar, and all tips received throughout the night will be donated to the athletes from the Special Olympics Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Region. Come out for delicious food and Support the Cause...