http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=startup;calID=2020;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a WebEvent View 2.7.0 build 42684 http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=67270;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Debbie Collins Date: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 Description: The City of Torrance is pleased to host a piano on the plaza of the Cultural Arts Center as part of the broad-scale public art installation “Play Me, I’m Yours” by artist Luke Jerram from Thursday, April 12 through Thursday, May 3, 2012. “Play Me, I’m Yours” is being presented in 30 locations around Los Angeles County by the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) to culminate their season-long celebration of Music Director / Pianist Jeffrey Kahane’s 15th anniversary. The pianos, decorated by professional and amateur artists and groups, are being placed in high traffic public spaces to foster hubs of creativity through spontaneous music making. They will be available to the public to play 24 hours per day, 7 days a week without a fee or reservation required. City of Torrance Mayor, Frank Scotto said,” We’re excited to participate in a growing international legacy. The combination of innovation and creativity is a perfect fit for the Torrance community.” Torrance’s piano will be decorated by Roseline Seng, a Torrance resident and LACO’s graphic designer. The public is invited to attend any of the locations for the “Play Me, I’m Yours” kick-off on Thursday, April 12 at noon with 30 pianists, both local music students and acclaimed musicians, on all 30 pianos simultaneously performing Complete Preludes from Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1. Chairs will be set up at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center plaza for the event. Other locations in the South Bay/Harbor area include the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro and the Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=64866;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Jan Wierzbicki Date: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 Time: 9:00 AM Description: The Walteria Library will be closed for several weeks for ADA improvements. While the Walteria Library is closed, all other Torrance Public Library locations will be open for your reading, reference, and recreational needs. Print and audiovisual materials may be returned in the book drops or at any other Torrance Public Library location. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=65319;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Youth Services Department Date: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: Join us as the Librarian presents stories, songs and activities. Toddlertime is designed for children eighteen months to three years old, participating with a parent or caregiver. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=65595;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a North Torrance Library Date: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 Time: 6:30 PM Description: Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring special pillows and blankets to this evening family storytime. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. For more information, please call the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=67497;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Alban Gelix Date: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Description: Hi everybody, Teaching House will run several FREE ENGLISH COURSES in 2012. That is to say you can practice both your written and your speaking for free! The next one it from April 16th to May 11th. There will be two levels of languages : Pre-Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate and classes will take place from Monday to Friday evenings (6:30 to 8:30PM). Moreover, if you attend to 100% of this classes during the week, you will receive $25 each week (you have to be Pre-Intermediate or Upper-Intermediate to attend to this class)! You can come to the office at 6PM to register on the first day or send us an email to alban _ @ _ teachinghouse.com. You can visit our webpage: http://thlosangeles.com/free-english-classes Teaching House Los Angeles is located at GEOS English Academy in Torrance (in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County). The center is within the Village Del Amo Shopping Center, at the corner of Torrance and Hawthorne Blvds. Enter through Village One Offices, across from Starbucks, and proceed to the second floor. GEOS English Academy 21235 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 206/208 Torrance, CA 90503 For a map view, click here: http://thlosangeles.com/los-angeles-center/map-directions To register you just need to give us a call at 212-732-0277 or come a 6PM. Moreover, if you MISS NO CLASS during the week, we will GIVE YOU $25! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Thanks, Alban http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=67206;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a City Clerk Date: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM