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Friday, October 1, 2010 |
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All Torrance Library Locations
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First graders who have, or apply for, their very own Torrance Public Library card during the month of October can receive a free book. Visit any Torrance Public Library location, show or apply for a Library card, and get your book plus a special surprise gift. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library! Please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for more information.
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Friday, October 1, 2010 |
6:00 PM - 11:59 PM
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St. Catherine Laboure Church, 3846 Redondo Beach Boulevard Torrance, CA 90504
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Saint Catherine Laboure Parish is hosting its annual Parish Fiesta. This annual event brings together thousands of residents and neighbors throughout the South Bay area, along with our parish and school families, to enjoy a fun-filled weekend of ethnic, cultural, musical and culinary diversity. It also provides an opportunity for everyone to enter our raffle. The prizes are: 1st prize $5,000, 2nd prize $2,000, and 3rd prize 4 DX Disneyland passes & 1 annual parking prize.
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Saturday, October 2, 2010 |
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
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The only Certified Farmers' Market in Torrance offers top quality produce from over 60 California farms. The market is held at Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center. Listen to live music, and stay for breakfast or lunch.
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Saturday, October 2, 2010 |
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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4227 and 4231 West 180th Street, Torrance, CA 90504
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Multi-family garage sale in Torrance, items starting at $1, including: baby cribs, car seat, small furniture, household items, clothes, purses, electronics, knick knacks, art/paintings, small appliances
kitchen items. Nearest cross street is Hawthorne and 182nd St. (located behind Carmax on Hawthorne Blvd).
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Saturday, October 2, 2010 |
Noon - 11:59 PM
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St. Catherine Laboure Church, 3846 Redondo Beach Boulevard Torrance, CA 90504
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Saint Catherine Laboure Parish is hosting its annual Parish Fiesta. This annual event brings together thousands of residents and neighbors throughout the South Bay area, along with our parish and school families, to enjoy a fun-filled weekend of ethnic, cultural, musical and culinary diversity. It also provides an opportunity for everyone to enter our raffle. The prizes are: 1st prize $5,000, 2nd prize $2,000, and 3rd prize 4 DX Disneyland passes & 1 annual parking prize.
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Saturday, October 2, 2010 |
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Claim Jumper restaurant, corners of Crenshaw and Lomita Blvds
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The South Bay Scooter Club meets the first Saturday of every month for a chance to ride around the South Bay on our scooters with fellow scooter enthusiasts. Though vintage Italian scooters are preferred, all types of scooters are always welcome. Meet at Claim Jumper restaurant in Torrance at 12:30pm. Ride leaves around 1pm-ish. Different routes and end spots are chosen every month. Come out and ride!!
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Saturday, October 2, 2010 |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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The Buffalo Fire Department 1261 Cabrillo Ave
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Come down every Saturaday NIght to the courtyard outside the Buffalo Fire Department for live music and fun with the family!!! Dont forget your lounge chair!!
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Sunday, October 3, 2010 |
Noon - 9:00 PM
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St. Catherine Laboure Church, 3846 Redondo Beach Boulevard Torrance, CA 90504
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Saint Catherine Laboure Parish is hosting its annual Parish Fiesta. This annual event brings together thousands of residents and neighbors throughout the South Bay area, along with our parish and school families, to enjoy a fun-filled weekend of ethnic, cultural, musical and culinary diversity. It also provides an opportunity for everyone to enter our raffle. The prizes are: 1st prize $5,000, 2nd prize $2,000, and 3rd prize 4 DX Disneyland passes & 1 annual parking prize.
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010 |
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
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The only Certified Farmers' Market in Torrance offers top quality produce from over 60 California farms. The market is held at Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center. Listen to live music, and stay for breakfast or lunch.
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Friday, October 8, 2010 |
(All Day)
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City Hall
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City Hall will be closed.
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Friday, October 8, 2010 |
8:00 AM - Noon
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Hope United Methodist Church, 3405 W. Artesia Blvd. Torrance, CA 90504
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The United Methodist Women (UMW) will hold a Rummage and
Bake Sale to raise funds for Missions. Please park in the rear
parking lot. This will allow you to have better access to the
entrance.
This is a 2-Day event (October 8th and 9th.)
Please come on by to support us!
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Saturday, October 9, 2010 |
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
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The only Certified Farmers' Market in Torrance offers top quality produce from over 60 California farms. The market is held at Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center. Listen to live music, and stay for breakfast or lunch.
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Saturday, October 9, 2010 |
8:00 AM - Noon
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Hope United Methodist Church 3405 W. Artesia Blvd. Torrance, CA 90504
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The United Methodist Women (UMW) will hold a Rummage and Bake Sale to raise funds for Missions.
Please park in the rear parking lot. This will allow you to have better access to the entrance.
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Saturday, October 9, 2010 |
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Western Museum of Flight (3315 Airport Dr., Zamperini Field)
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From World War II onward, America’s good right arm was her fighting forces. These fighting forces had prevailed because that good right arm wielded magnificent weapons. Many of those weapons were conceived, designed, and produced by the thousands of dedicated professionals of North American Aviation.
Grand Marshal is Bob Hoover, an American who exemplified the spirit of American fighting forces and demonstrated the power of American technology. Hoover is a former air show pilot and United States Air Force test pilot, known for his wide-brimmed straw hat and wide smile. In aviation circles, he is often referred to as "The pilots' pilot."
Hoover is considered one of the founding fathers of modern aerobatics, and was described by General Jimmy Doolittle as, "... the greatest stick-and-rudder man who ever lived." In the Centennial of Flight edition of the Air & Space Smithsonian, he was named the third greatest aviator in history.
Grand Marshal Arrival: 10:30
Tribute Ceremony 11:30
Film and Talk 12:15
Please join us to honor the tradition, meet WWII
P-51 Aces, and admire beautifully restored aircraft and classic cars.
Free Parking: General Aviation Center and Robinson Helicopter parking lot.
Food and refreshments will be available from Torrance Kiwanis and Rotary.
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Saturday, October 9, 2010 |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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The Buffalo Fire Department 1261 Cabrillo Ave
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Come down every Saturaday NIght to the courtyard outside the Buffalo Fire Department for live music and fun with the family!!! Dont forget your lounge chair!!
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010 |
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
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The only Certified Farmers' Market in Torrance offers top quality produce from over 60 California farms. The market is held at Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center. Listen to live music, and stay for breakfast or lunch.
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010 |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Whole Foods Market Torrance (2nd floor classroom); 2655 Pacific Coast Hwy Torrance 90505
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The average American home is full of products that contain toxic materials. Protect your health and the health of others by keeping toxics out of your life and the environment. Come to this TeachingGreen class, one of a six-part series on green living in Los Angeles. Topics covered will include Household Hazardous Waste (including e-waste and other universal waste) and protecting yourself from toxic chemicals in everything from household cleaners to personal-care products.
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Saturday, October 16, 2010 |
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
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The only Certified Farmers' Market in Torrance offers top quality produce from over 60 California farms. The market is held at Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center. Listen to live music, and stay for breakfast or lunch.
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Saturday, October 16, 2010 |
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Bookstore Auditorium (El Camino College)
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FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
As part of the Financial Literacy Outreach Program, the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) has joined with California Community Colleges to create Financial Literacy workshops that focus on ensuring consumers and home buyers have the necessary tools to successfully navigate through the challenges of today’s real estate market.
The seminar titled 'The California Department of Real Estate presents Financial Sense to White Picket Fence' will specifically educate consumers on budgeting, saving, renting, basic landlord-tenant law, the home buying process, understanding mortgage loan documents, creative financing, reverse mortgages, and the importance of maintaining good credit scores.
This is a true opportunity for consumers to position themselves to advantage in today's affordable housing market. Join us and learn the components of sustainable homeownership. Topics covered include: budgeting, saving, renting, home buying, understanding loan options, and maintaining one's home for the long term. This is not a commercial solicitation but a public workshop/seminar for all interested consumers.
The event on will be on Saturday, October 16th in Torrance, California at El Camino College. Registration starts at 8AM with Workshop from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Preregistration and information at www.CaliforniaFinancialLiteracy.org or at the Door. Free Parking, too!
Event information is available on the DRE web site www.dre.ca.gov and click on the Financial Literacy section for current information and events.
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Saturday, October 16, 2010 |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Western Museum of Flight (3315 Airport Dr., Torrance)
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As another stage of the WMoF Celebrity Lecture Series, the Western Museum of Flight in cooperation with the Dominquez Rancho Adobe Museum presents Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Its History and Its Legacy.
Join us on October 16th to listen to Dr. Kim Gostelow talk about the history of JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), which is the lead US center for robotic exploration of the solar system and conducts major programs in space-based Earth sciences. This talk will present a brief history of the laboratory, and then give a behind-the-scenes look at working at JPL and its current aerospace projects, in particular, the mission to Mars.
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Saturday, October 16, 2010 |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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The Buffalo Fire Department 1261 Cabrillo Ave
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Come down every Saturaday NIght to the courtyard outside the Buffalo Fire Department for live music and fun with the family!!! Dont forget your lounge chair!!
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Monday, October 18, 2010 |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Torrance Marriott South Bay (3635 Fashion Way, Torrance)
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Congresswoman Jane Harman, representing the 36th Congressional District, will present the 'State of the Region' address on Monday, October 18th at the Torrance Marriott. Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) members and guests as well as the general public is invited. Networking is at 11AM, and Luncheon and Presentation is at 11:30AM.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010 |
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Every Tuesday in Torrance, is for the Torrance Unified School District's "Save Our Schools" fundraising effort. Participating establishments, committed to help support education funding, have agreed to give back a percentage of what you spend at their business. For a full list please visit www.tef-sos.org or www.tusd.org.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010 |
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
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The only Certified Farmers' Market in Torrance offers top quality produce from over 60 California farms. The market is held at Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center. Listen to live music, and stay for breakfast or lunch.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010 |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Toyota Auto Museum, 1960 Van Ness Avenue, Torrance
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The Torrance branch of American Association of University Women are hosting a presentation of the middle school girls
who participated in the summer Tech Trek science and math camps at various universities.
Doors open at 6 to view the Toyota cars on exhibit. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited. RSVP early.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010 |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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George Nakano Theater 3330 Civic Center Drive Torrance, CA
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Come shape the future of the South Bay Metro Green Line Extension!
We would to invite you to attend a Community Meeting on the South Bay Metro Green Line Extension. The Environmental Review process started earlier this year with four Public Scoping meetings in April and May. These meetings were designed to introduce the project and gather initial community input.
These Community Meetings will provide an overview and update of the project, recap of the Scoping Meetings, as well as progress on the project alternatives and proposed station locations.
Please join us.
Metro encourages you to become involved with the project planning by coming to learn about the key features, ask questions and provide important feedback. All meetings are open to the public and we urge you to invite your friends and neighbors.
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Friday, October 22, 2010 |
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City Hall
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City Hall will be closed.
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Saturday, October 23, 2010 |
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
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The only Certified Farmers' Market in Torrance offers top quality produce from over 60 California farms. The market is held at Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center. Listen to live music, and stay for breakfast or lunch.
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Saturday, October 23, 2010 |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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The Buffalo Fire Department 1261 Cabrillo Ave
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Come down every Saturaday NIght to the courtyard outside the Buffalo Fire Department for live music and fun with the family!!! Dont forget your lounge chair!!
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Saturday, October 23, 2010 |
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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Madrona Marsh Preserve
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The magic begins in the urban wilds of the Preserve and features food, music and entertainment. The sundown and moon rising festivities include tours, gift baskets, live and silent auctions of unusual items. Proceeds help sustain and protect the programs of the Madrona Marsh Preserve. Tickets are $50 and available at the Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Wild Birds Unlimited.
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Sunday, October 24, 2010 |
8:00 AM - Noon
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Manhattan Beach Pier
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Help the Torrance Education Foundation/TUSD raise money for the SOS campaign by participating in the Skechers Pier to Pier Walk. All area South Bay Education Foundations will participate in a walk from the Manhattan Beach Pier to the Hermosa Beach Pier and back. Registration is only $25 dollars and there are other sponsorship opportunities also available. Dollars raised through registration and other donations will go to the SOS fundraising effort. The Pier 2 Pier Walk is a great event to show your support for the education community and show your TUSD pride!
To register for the walk please visit the event website at www.pier2pierwalk.com. Register as an individual, school team, or create your own team. Participants can also register and join “Team TUSD-TEF.” Please remember to donate fees to the “Torrance Education Foundation” while registering in order to ensure your dollars go to TUSD. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. with opening ceremonies starting at 9:30 a.m.
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Sunday, October 24, 2010 |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Torrance Historical Society & Museum - 1345 Post Ave., Torrance
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The Torrance Historical Society is hosting a free Walking Tour of historic Old Torrance on Sunday, which is the last one of the year.
The docent-led tour begins at the Torrance Historical Society Museum (1345 Post Avenue), and will point out many of the historic sites and landmarks of Old Torrance. Attendees will also learn . . .
- About the explosion that helped start Torrance
- Why the first homes built for the executives were rented, not sold
- What building was originally intended for the site where Torrance High School now stands
- How Torrance broke away from the Los Angeles Unified School District
- Why Torrance does not have a cemetery
The tour is an easy but brisk walk covering eight blocks. It's open to the public, requires no reservations, and is hosted on the fourth Sunday of every month, May - October.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended -- bring your camera, and a friend!
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Monday, October 25, 2010 |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, 3400 Torrance Bl., Ste. 100
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010 |
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Every Tuesday in Torrance, is for the Torrance Unified School District's "Save Our Schools" fundraising effort. Participating establishments, committed to help support education funding, have agreed to give back a percentage of what you spend at their business. For a full list please visit www.tef-sos.org or www.tusd.org.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010 |
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
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The only Certified Farmers' Market in Torrance offers top quality produce from over 60 California farms. The market is held at Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center. Listen to live music, and stay for breakfast or lunch.
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Saturday, October 30, 2010 |
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
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The only Certified Farmers' Market in Torrance offers top quality produce from over 60 California farms. The market is held at Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center. Listen to live music, and stay for breakfast or lunch.
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Saturday, October 30, 2010 |
9:00 AM - Noon
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The Madrona Marsh Nature Preserve (3201 Plaza del Amo)
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Torrance community members are invited to answer the call to "Make A Difference". Joining millions of Americans expected to volunteer their time in various projects for the 14th Make a Difference Day, the City of Torrance has organized an effort to plant additonal native plants at the Madrona Marsh Preserve, the City's natural fresh water habitat. In Torrance, residents will get down and dirty to remove weeds, general debris and excess shrubbery from the City's natural habitat. Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, hats, and gloves. Snacks and water will be provided. Children under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult.
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