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=56386;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Hope Witkowsky Date: Sun, May 6, 2012 Description: Art will depict 100 years in historic Torrance. There will also be a contest for artists to submit a Centennial logo to put on advertisements for the Torrance Artists Guild (TAG). http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=67914;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Jeniffer McMullen Date: Sun, May 6, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM Description: The Los Angeles Ride for Kids is motorcycle charity event benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The ride is an escorted, 24-mile ride around the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula. We ride rain or shine and all makes, models and scooters welcome! http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=67090;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Debbie Collins Date: Sun, May 6, 2012 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Description: Torrance Crafters Guild Art in the Park http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=66893;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Michael Bell Date: Sun, May 6, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Description: Join us for our 7th annual Rev'ved Up 4 Kids Charity Event benefiting The Center For Learning Unlimited. Also be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday May 5th where we will kick off our 75th Anniversary in Vic's Garage! http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=67909;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Tim MCATee Date: Sun, May 6, 2012 Time: Noon - 6:00 PM Description: The Torrance Firefighters along with Chef Michael Shafer are hosting Old Torrance Festival Day There will be a live band, carnival games, vintage fire apparatus, chili cook off, bake sale, local restaurant food court. We are also presenting our "Bring a Hero to Lunch" auction, allowing a school, business, group, or special event to have a Firefighter respectfully attend and contribute where needed. All the proceeds will be donated to the South Bay Police & Fire Memorial Foundation and the Torrance Relay For Life. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=56844;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Library Administration Date: Sun, May 6, 2012 Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Description: The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open today from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Full services available. Please call the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library at 310-618-5959 for more information. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=66748;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Terri-Ann Ferren Date: Sun, May 6, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM Description: Experience beauty and wonder with the infectious Casey Carle – bubble artist extraordinaire with a flair for showmanship – as he combines comedy, jazz music, and brilliant bubbling, including fantastic fog-filled bubble sculptures, blobs of helium-filled foam, bubble ping-pong and trapping an audience member (or two!) in a gigantic bubble. “A true master of his craft ”- Cirque du Soleil http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=65954;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Beth Scott Date: Sun, May 6, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Description: Live animals http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=67185;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Friends of the Torrance Theatre Company Date: Sun, May 6, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Description: Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten Directed by: Jim Hormel. In this side-splitting comic romp about marriage, career-driven Suzannah Hayden needs a lot more help on the home front than she's getting from her husband, Gibby. Enter Beth Bailey, Suzannah's newly hired assistant, a gregarious highly motivated daughter of the South. Beth explodes into the Hayden household and whips it into an organized, well run machine. When Gibby realizes it's Suzannah's career Beth is really after, he sets out to save his marriage aided by Suzannah's best friend. Their efforts to stop Beth at any costs sets up the wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously awry! http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=66753;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Terri-Ann Ferren Date: Sun, May 6, 2012 Time: 6:00 PM Description: Experience beauty and wonder with the infectious Casey Carle – bubble artist extraordinaire with a flair for showmanship – as he combines comedy, jazz music, and brilliant bubbling, including fantastic fog-filled bubble sculptures, blobs of helium-filled foam, bubble ping-pong and trapping an audience member (or two!) in a gigantic bubble. “A true master of his craft ”- Cirque du Soleil http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=67597;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Alban Gelix Date: Sun, May 6, 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=65717;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a James Han Date: Mon, May 7, 2012 Time: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Description: Our annual golf touranment is being held to support by the education efforts of John Adams Elementary School. Our tournament is being held at Los Verdes Golf Club on May 7th. We are thankful for our title sponsor, Pacific Audi. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=65334;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Youth Services Department Date: Mon, May 7, 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=66334;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a JC Bass Date: Mon, May 7, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Description: Now celebrating our 20th anniversary, our “Send a Kid to Camp” Golf Tournament continues to provide financial assistance for deserving children to attend summer camp. At Y camp, youth learn that they are confident and strong while trying new things and experiencing a world larger than themselves. Over the past 19 years, this tournament has raised over $1 million and sent nearly 3,500 kids to camp. Make a difference in a child’s life today! http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=65610;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a North Torrance Library Date: Mon, May 7, 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=67602;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Alban Gelix Date: Mon, May 7, 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=62099;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a City Clerk Date: Mon, May 7, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=47424;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Nature Center Date: Tue, May 8, 2012 Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Description: Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the Preserve while learning more about this fascinating vernal marsh. All ages are welcome. This walk is free. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=61691;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a City Clerk Date: Tue, May 8, 2012 Time: 9:30 AM http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=65957;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Nature Center Date: Tue, May 8, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - Noon Description: Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Join the group and gain expertise about weeds of the South Bay. This program is for adults willing to make a minimum commitment of 50-100 hours per year. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=65426;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Henderson Library Date: Tue, May 8, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: Family storytime is open to all ages, so drop in for stories, songs and activities with the Librarian! 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 Henderson Library at 310-371-2075. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=65380;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Youth Services Department Date: Tue, May 8, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: A Librarian will share music, movement, nursery rhymes, games and other activities with caregivers and infants six to eighteen months old in this program designed to build pre-literacy skills. 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=65472;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a North Torrance Library Date: Tue, May 8, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: Family storytime is open to all ages, so drop in for stories, songs and activities with the Librarian! 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 North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200.. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=65518;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Southeast Library Date: Tue, May 8, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM Description: Family storytime is open to all ages, so drop in for stories, songs and activities with the Librarian! 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 Southeast Library at 310-530-5044. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=68976;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Max Presneill Date: Tue, May 8, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Description: Main Gallery - Between the Knowing - Artists include: Brian Bosworth, Rick Cluchey, Zoe Crosher, Steve DeGroodt, Julian Faulhaber, Beth Lipman, Chuck Moffit, Daniel Nevers, Sara Ramo, Al Taylor, Richard Tuttle Gallery 2 - Two Headed Monster Artists: CamLab and Davis and Davis http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=63796;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Debbie Collins Date: Tue, May 8, 2012 Time: Noon - 1:00 PM Description: Rodin - Father of Modern Sculpture. The sculptures of this great master seem to be in every museum collection. an in-depth look at the man and his art - there is even a movie about his life you will want to see after this lecture. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=44927;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Nature Center Date: Tue, May 8, 2012 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Description: Are you interested in learning about native plants? Join Dr. Connie Vadheim as she teaches you all about native plants in the wild and in your own garden. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=65656;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Youth Services Department Date: Tue, May 8, 2012 Time: 7:00 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 Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=62213;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a City Clerk Date: Tue, May 8, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Description: 5:30 p.m. Executive Session, 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=48215;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Nature Center Date: Wed, May 9, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Description: Whether your an avid birder or just a beginner, you'll have fun on this walk. Search the Preserve for our local residents and seasonal visitors. Bob Shanman is a local birding expert and vibrant speaker. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=65961;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Nature Center Date: Wed, May 9, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - Noon Description: Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Join the group and gain expertise about weeds of the South Bay. This program is for adults willing to make a minimum commitment of 50-100 hours per year. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=65564;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a El Retiro Library Date: Wed, May 9, 2012 Time: 11:00 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 El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=68981;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Max Presneill Date: Wed, May 9, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Description: Main Gallery - Between the Knowing - Artists include: Brian Bosworth, Rick Cluchey, Zoe Crosher, Steve DeGroodt, Julian Faulhaber, Beth Lipman, Chuck Moffit, Daniel Nevers, Sara Ramo, Al Taylor, Richard Tuttle Gallery 2 - Two Headed Monster Artists: CamLab and Davis and Davis http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=61749;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a City Clerk Date: Wed, May 9, 2012 Time: 4:30 PM http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=65702;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Henderson Library Date: Wed, May 9, 2012 Time: 7:00 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 Henderson Library at 310-371-2075. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=61794;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a City Clerk Date: Wed, May 9, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=61819;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a City Clerk Date: Wed, May 9, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=63181;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Henderson Library Date: Thu, May 10, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM Description: Read and discuss mysteries and thrillers in this book group. All discussions are free and no registration is required. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=18322;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Reference Department Date: Thu, May 10, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Description: Join us as we discuss great lives and times as presented in biographies and memoirs. For list of titles, please see http://www.torranceca.gov/Library/5659.htm. All Torrance Public Library book discussion groups are free and there is no registration required. Please call the Reference Department at 310-618-5959 for more information. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=66050;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Nature Center Date: Thu, May 10, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Description: Join the Propagation Society and Linda Gonzales as we plant seeds for the future of the Preserve. Learn how to: prepare soil for planting on the Marsh, grow native plants for restoration and fund raising events at the Madrona Marsh, 'pot up' plants to larger containers, collect and 'clean' seeds and prune native plants in the nursery. This program occurs every Thursday. Best for Adults or College Age Students. FREE For more information contact the Nature Center at; (310)782-3989. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=68986;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Max Presneill Date: Thu, May 10, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Description: Main Gallery - Between the Knowing - Artists include: Brian Bosworth, Rick Cluchey, Zoe Crosher, Steve DeGroodt, Julian Faulhaber, Beth Lipman, Chuck Moffit, Daniel Nevers, Sara Ramo, Al Taylor, Richard Tuttle Gallery 2 - Two Headed Monster Artists: CamLab and Davis and Davis http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=61844;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a City Clerk Date: Thu, May 10, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60698;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Nature Center Date: Fri, May 11, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - Noon Description: Join Cindy Reid every Friday for this educational, fun program called "Friday Fun." This is a hands-on program for preschoolers ages 3-6 years and their parents or guardians. The program is offered at no charge every Friday from 10 -11:30 a.m. The program incorporates story time, science, art and a tour emphasizing the chosen topic. Some weeks there will also be potting or other activities added. Topics (insects, animals or plants) emphasize respect for all living things and prepare children to be good stewards of the planet. 20 kids maximum. Pre-registration is required, please call the Nature Center to register (310)782-3989. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=68992;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Max Presneill Date: Fri, May 11, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Description: Main Gallery - Between the Knowing - Artists include: Brian Bosworth, Rick Cluchey, Zoe Crosher, Steve DeGroodt, Julian Faulhaber, Beth Lipman, Chuck Moffit, Daniel Nevers, Sara Ramo, Al Taylor, Richard Tuttle Gallery 2 - Two Headed Monster Artists: CamLab and Davis and Davis http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=66762;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Torrance Cultural Arts Center Date: Fri, May 11, 2012 Time: 7:30 PM Description: Set sail with a colorful group of characters as they board the Ocean Greyhound America bound for England. Lovers trying to get together, mobsters incognito and ‘on the lamb,’ and family entanglements all make our hero, Billy Crocker and heroine, Hope Harcort work hard to connect with each other. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=67135;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Friends of the Torrance Theatre Company Date: Fri, May 11, 2012 Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Description: Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten Directed by: Jim Hormel. In this side-splitting comic romp about marriage, career-driven Suzannah Hayden needs a lot more help on the home front than she's getting from her husband, Gibby. Enter Beth Bailey, Suzannah's newly hired assistant, a gregarious highly motivated daughter of the South. Beth explodes into the Hayden household and whips it into an organized, well run machine. When Gibby realizes it's Suzannah's career Beth is really after, he sets out to save his marriage aided by Suzannah's best friend. Their efforts to stop Beth at any costs sets up the wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously awry! http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=48107;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Nature Center Date: Sat, May 12, 2012 Time: 8:45 AM - Noon Description: Join us for our restoration program every Saturday from 8:45 a.m. - 12 noon on the Preserve planting natives, weeding, propagating or maybe watering new plants. Wear closed toe shoes, bring gloves and be ready to work. Refreshments are provided. Rain cancels this program. Late comers will be sent away. If you are 15 years or younger you must be accompnied by a parent or guardian. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=63733;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Linda Wilson Date: Sat, May 12, 2012 Time: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Description: Come to the 13th Annual Senior Faire! Lots of entertainment, Community Resources information, food, and Arts & Crafts Sale. Find that one-of-a-kind gift item for Mom! All items handcrafted by senior citizens. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=66774;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Torrance Cultural Arts Center Date: Sat, May 12, 2012 Time: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Description: Live entertainment, food booths, door prizes, free blood pressure screening, community resource information, and much more are all to be found at this free event that the whole family can enjoy. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=66339;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Nature Center Date: Sat, May 12, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - Noon Description: Here's an opportunity for children to learn to paint or sharpen already acquired watercolor skills with local artist Jennifer Siegel. Watercolors and paper are provided. Ages 8+. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=66450;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Henderson Date: Sat, May 12, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM - Noon Description: Join us for a morning of card making and rubber stamping with Judy Kubota, an expert in paper crafting skills. This event is free. Space is limited. Registration is required. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=68997;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Max Presneill Date: Sat, May 12, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Description: Main Gallery - Between the Knowing - Artists include: Brian Bosworth, Rick Cluchey, Zoe Crosher, Steve DeGroodt, Julian Faulhaber, Beth Lipman, Chuck Moffit, Daniel Nevers, Sara Ramo, Al Taylor, Richard Tuttle Gallery 2 - Two Headed Monster Artists: CamLab and Davis and Davis http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=66766;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Torrance Cultural Arts Center Date: Sat, May 12, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM Description: Set sail with a colorful group of characters as they board the Ocean Greyhound America bound for England. Lovers trying to get together, mobsters incognito and ‘on the lamb,’ and family entanglements all make our hero, Billy Crocker and heroine, Hope Harcort work hard to connect with each other. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=67209;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Nature Center Date: Sat, May 12, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Description: The land on Earth is ever changing - and sometimes large events shape the landscape in remarkable ways. Both the Grand Canyon and Madrona Marsh were shaped by a series of important events. Come learn about these - and develop a keener understanding of the "lay of the land". http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=66770;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Torrance Cultural Arts Center Date: Sat, May 12, 2012 Time: 7:30 PM Description: Set sail with a colorful group of characters as they board the Ocean Greyhound America bound for England. Lovers trying to get together, mobsters incognito and ‘on the lamb,’ and family entanglements all make our hero, Billy Crocker and heroine, Hope Harcort work hard to connect with each other. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=67160;token=guest.3cedba14256f11931ae53048e651074a Friends of the Torrance Theatre Company Date: Sat, May 12, 2012 Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Description: Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten Directed by: Jim Hormel. In this side-splitting comic romp about marriage, career-driven Suzannah Hayden needs a lot more help on the home front than she's getting from her husband, Gibby. Enter Beth Bailey, Suzannah's newly hired assistant, a gregarious highly motivated daughter of the South. Beth explodes into the Hayden household and whips it into an organized, well run machine. When Gibby realizes it's Suzannah's career Beth is really after, he sets out to save his marriage aided by Suzannah's best friend. Their efforts to stop Beth at any costs sets up the wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously awry!