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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 
 NOON | $45 - $60 
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON
21333 HAWTHORNE BLVD. 
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VOLUME 6  |  ISSUE 37     
 September 15-21, 2016
ARTIST RECEPTION FOR AL HAGEN
AND THE PACIFIC ART GROUP
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE
3201 PLAZA DEL AMO
Madrona Marsh Nature Center's current art exhibit showcases the beauty of the marsh in several different mediums including oil painting and photography. Meet Al Hagen and the Pacific Art Group artists responsible for the captivating art during the artist reception. Light refreshments will be provided, and the reception is free. The art will be on display at the Nature Center until Friday, Oct. 7. Inspiring Artwork...
YMCA LOW COST VET CLINIC FOR DOGS & CATS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 | 8:30 - 10 AM
TORRANCE-SOUTH BAY YMCA
2900 SEPULVEDA BLVD.
1st Care Mobile Vet Clinic will be providing low cost veterinarian services at the YMCA this Saturday. 1st Care offers vaccinations, micro-chipping, heartworm testing, nail clipping and other services for dogs and cats. Space is limited, so call the YMCA at (310) 325-5885 to make an appointment. Protect Your Pet...
INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP DAY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 | 9 AM - NOON
MIRAMAR PARK
201 PASEO DE LA PLAYA
More than 18 million pounds of trash was collected by nearly 800,000 volunteers all over the world during the 2015 International Coastal Cleanup. Be part of this year's International Coastal Clean Up Day, the largest volunteer day on the planet. Torrance's cleanup site is at Miramar Park. Find more Cleanup Sites... Volunteers will participate in the global effort to keep our oceans healthy by spending the morning beautifying the beach. Join the Effort...
WMoF: THE RIGHT MAN IN THE RIGHT FLIGHT - MUSTANG ACE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 | 11 AM - 1 PM
WESTERN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
3315 AIRPORT DRIVE
The Western Museum of Flight Celebrity Lecture Series continues with a talk from 435th Fighter Squadron and 479th Fighter Group, Lt. Richard Candelaria, the first Puerto Rican pilot. Candelaria will share his account of April 7, 1945, the day that made him a WWII hero. Hear about how Lt. Candelaria defended US bombers from at least 15 German fighters, single-handedly destroying four before help arrived. The talk is free for WMoF members and costs $5 for non-members. Fly by...
BECOME A MADRONA MARSH DOCENT:
7-DAY NATURE GUIDE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
TUESDAYS - THURSDAYS AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 - 29
MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE
3201 PLAZA DEL AMO
Calling all nature enthusiasts! Madrona Marsh is looking for new docents and offering a free seven-day workshop to learn everything you need to know to teach outdoors. The dates of the program are Tuesday - Thursday, Sept. 20 - 22, Saturday, Sept. 24 and Tuesday - Thursday, Sept. 27 - 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at (310) 782-3989. Become a Docent...