Torrance eNEWSLETTER

RESTAURANTS FOR ROSES

FUNDRAISER AT THE HABIT

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 | 4 - 9 PM

3829 TORRANCE BLVD.

Do you have dinner plans this Wednesday? The Torrance Rose Float Association is having a fundraising event at the Habit Burger Grill to support its 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade float entry. Dine in, and the Habit will donate 20 percent of your purchase to the Torrance Rose Float Association as long as you Flash this Flyer...

TORRANCE TRAVELERS
ON THE GO AGAIN!
REGISTER FOR SPRING 2016 EXCURSIONS

Torrance Travelers are on the go again! All excursions are specially designed for those ages 50 and over. This spring, Torrance Travelers visit the Huntington Library and Gardens, the Pomona Valley Mining Company Restaurant, and Knott's Berry Farm. Round-trip transportation from Wilson Park and lunch are included in all tours. Register Today...

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...

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
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 14

April 7 - 13, 2016

LOCAL BUSINESSES HONORED AT
9TH ANNUAL TORRANCE ADVANTAGE AWARDS

On Thursday, March 31, 2016, the City of Torrance Office of Economic Development honored local businesses for innovative economic development strategies for the year 2015. Winners were announced and recognized at the ninth annual Torrance Advantage Awards ceremony held at Strand Brewing Co. in Torrance. Winners received a Torrance Advantage Award crystal trophy, $200 to help with basic operating expenses, a letter of recognition from the Mayor of Torrance and certificates from other elected officials.

In its ninth year, the City of Torrance developed the Torrance Advantage Awards to recognize innovative economic development strategies of local significance and to say thank you to the invaluable contributions of Torrance businesses to Torrance's strong economy. See the Winners...

JIMMY WEBB - THE GLEN CAMPBELL YEARS

FRIDAY, APRIL 8 | 8 PM | $25 - $35

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

Come see Jimmy Webb in concert as he honors his friend and collaborator Glen Campbell with a show that covers highlights of their career together in songs, personal photos and stories about the friendship. Listen as Jimmy sings with recordings of Glen to "Wichita Lineman," "Galveston," "Where's the Playground Susie," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Didn't We," "MacArthur Park," "Honey Come Back," and many more songs. Tickets to this sentimental show start at $25 and are almost sold out! Campbell Collaboration...

SENIOR PROM: "SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY"

FRIDAY, APRIL 8 | NOON - 2:30 PM | $8

KEN MILLER RECREATION CENTER AUDITORIUM

3341 TORRANCE BLVD.

The Community Services Department invites Torrance seniors ages 50-plus to the 6th Annual Senior Prom! The Liz Holmes Retro Swing Band will provide live entertainment, playing hit songs from the 1920s to the 1950s. Take an easy dance lesson with Roland Gutierrez and swing to the beat of the music. Light refreshments will be provided. The event is $8 per person. Call the Bartlett Center at (310) 320-5918 to Find Out More...

SOUTH BAY LITERACY COUNCIL'S

SPRING CONFERENCE & 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 | 8:30 - 11:30 AM

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY

3301 TORRANCE BLVD.

Celebrate 35 years of literacy and learning in the South Bay with the South Bay Literacy Council as another class of Literacy for English Speakers graduate from the program. There also will be an auction for a 30-minute ride on the Goodyear blimp! Money raised in the auction will support literacy in our community. Literacy and Learning...

WHAT'S UP FOR KIDS EXPO 2016

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 | 10 AM - 3 PM

TORRANCE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

This family event is fun for kids and parents! Kids can enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, live entertainment, games and prizes including the chance to be a What's Up for Kids Magazine Cover Kid! Plus, parents can check out 75 exhibitors offering residential away camps, local day camps and year-round activities for kids with a wide range of interests. Performances during the expo include a musical theater presentation, a martial arts demonstration and a cirque show! Find Out What's Up...

PACIFIC COAST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 | 8 PM | $10

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

Come select the "Best of the Fest" at this second annual Pacific Coast International Short Film Festival. Watch screenings of 12 short films by the best and brightest young filmmakers from five countries around the globe. Then contribute to an audience vote to choose the winner of the festival. See the Show...

NATIVE FLAVORED TEAS TASTING WORKSHOP

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 | 1 - 3 PM | $5

MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE

3201 PLAZA DEL AMO

Did you know that native plants and fruits can be used to make delicious teas? Join Professor Connie Vadheim for a walk through Madrona Marsh's native plant garden to pick out delicious, natural ingredients. Then Connie will lead a workshop on how to use what you've gathered to make a unique teas. Call Madrona Marsh at (310) 782-3989 to register. Time for Tea...

CINDERELLA

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 | 2 PM | $17.50

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

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 and will be played back in high-definition Blu-Ray and stereo sound. This Sunday's opera is Cinderella, Rossini's sparkling version (sung in Italian with English supertitles) of the beloved fairy tale. The show's approximate running time is 3 hours, including intermission. Operatic Afternoon...