http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=startup;calID=2020;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 WebEvent View 2.7.0 build 42684 http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=68634;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 Madrona Marsh Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Description: Visit Madrona Marsh Nature Center to purchase your tickets for this years Moonlight Magic Fundraising Event. A Fundraising Celebration on the Preserve in the Moonlight. Dinner, music, auctions, dancing, and laughter. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=71275;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 Vic Arevalo Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Description: Resident fax-in and mail-in registration is July 17-30, 2012. The After School Program is geared towards youth in elementary and middle schools. This recreation program is designed to promote self-esteem through group interaction and self-expression. The program offers games, sports, music, group discussions, guest speakers and a wide variety of activities. Structured time is set aside for homework each day. This is not a tutorial based program. This program is based on a ratio of one staff member per ten youth at Elementary School and one staff member per thirteen youth at Middle Schools. Enrollment is limited at all schools. PLEASE NOTE: The After School Club Program is designed for Torrance Residents. Torrance residents will have the first opportunity to register for the program. After the resident registration, Non-Torrance residents will have an opportunity to register for any remaining spaces. The After School Club Program follows the TUSD calendar and meets on campus Monday-Friday after school until 6:00 p.m. The program is offered at the following schools: Elementary Schools Arnold 4100 W. 227th St. Carr 3404 W. 168th St. Edison 3800 W.182nd St. Greenwood 1520 Greenwood Ave. Torrance 2125 Lincoln Ave. Victor 4820 Spencer St. Walteria 24456 Madison St. Yukon 17815 Yukon Ave. Middle Schools Bert Lynn 5038 Halison St. Casimir 17220 Casimir Ave. Hull 2080 W. 231st St. Madrona 21364 Madrona Ave. Magruder 4100 W. 185th St. Richardson 23751 Nancy Lee Ln. For information on the After School Club Program and a variety of other youth programs, please call the Community Services Department at (310) 618-2930. All participants must be a student at the school for which they are registering and also must be picked up by an adult, age 18 or older. Resident fax-in and mail-in registration is July 17-30, 2012. Resident walk-in registration begins August 21, 2012. Non-resident walk-in registration begins August 28, 2012. Applications and additional information are available online at www.TorranceCA.Gov/AfterSchool/ To have an application mailed to you or for further information, please call (310) 618-2930 http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=70133;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 Sharon Drobka Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Description: Torrance-South Bay YMCA Summer Resident Camp at Camp Whittle in Big Bear August 4-11, 2012 for teens entering 6-12 grade. For more information please contact 310-325-5885 or www.ymcala.org/tsb http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=70239;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 Sharon Drobka Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Description: Torrance-South Bay YMCA presents many summer camp programs for children preschool to teens. For more information, please contact 310-325-5885 or visit www.ymcala.org/tsb http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=64359;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 Vic Arevalo Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Description: Don’t spend Summer at home! Come to summer camp and enjoy fun filled days participating in indoor crafts, outdoor games, walking field trips and an excursion every week! Torrance Summer Camps will hold 10 weekly sessions from Monday, June 18, 2012 to Friday, August 24, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fees range from $125 to $155 per week. Fun Camp, for ages 6-11, is held at Greenwood Park and La Romeria Park. Teen Camp, for ages 12-14, is held at Greenwood Park. Sports Camp, for ages 7-13, is held at Wilson Park. Extended Care is also available for Camps. Morning Care is 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Fees are $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents. After Care is 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fees are for $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents. For more information please phone (310) 618-2930 or visit http://www.TorranceCA.Gov/DayCamps http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=66719;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 Nature Center Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - Noon Description: Would you like to become a Junior Naturalist? During this series of classes, students will learn about nature and develop observation and documentation skills so that they can better understand the natural world. Ages 8-13+. $5 per student per class. Pre-registration is required. For more information please contact the Nature Center at 310-782-3989. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=66130;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 Nature Center Date: Thu, Jul 19, 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; must be 21+. Free! For more information please contact the Nature Center at 310 782-3989. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=64620;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 Vic Arevalo Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Time: Noon - 4:00 PM Description: Summer Parks: The City of Torrance Community Services Department invites the public to stop in for fun at the parks this Summer. Recreation staff will be leading and supervising activities and crafts at no cost! Young children should be accompanied by an adult, as this is a drop in program where children can come and go as they please. Parks will operate Monday, June 18, 2012 - Friday, August 17, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information please phone (310) 618-2930 or visit www.TorranceCA.Gov/Parks/6616.htm http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=65759;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 Vic Arevalo Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Description: The City of Torrance Community Services Department invites the public to stop in for Fun In The Sun at Paradise Park from 12:30-2:30 p.m. where staff will offer a variety of innovative group based outdoor games designed to stimulate and challenge participants. The Fun In The Sun program is free. This program is non-custodial, where children can come and go as they please. For more information on upcoming dates and locations, phone (310) 618-2930 or visit www.TorranceCA.Gov/Parks/6616.htm http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=67236;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 Nature Center Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Description: This class is especially designed for keds interested in science. Most students' finish the class with a clear understanding of Einstein's General and Special Theories of Relativity as well as some of the history that lead to these important theories. Ages 9+ with a science background. Pre-registration is required. Limited to the first 25 people who sign up. $5 per student per class. For more information please contact the Nature Center at 310-782-3989. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=69238;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 Youth Services Department Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM Description: Readers and budding actors, participate in a Readers Theater featuring Too Much Noise! No acting experience required, just reading and fun. Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free and recommended for fluent readers, sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Plesae call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for more information. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=69233;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 Walteria Library Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Time: 4:00 PM Description: Join cartoonist Dave Boatman to draw some big dreams. Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free and open to all ages, sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Walteria Library at 310-375-8418 for more information. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=70462;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 Dorie Hernandez Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Description: A fund-raising event to benefit Family Promise of the South Bay. Similar to a walk-a-thon, participants raise money in pledges, then sleep overnight in a carboard box to raise awareness for homeless families in the South Bay. Awards/prizes, entertainment, speakers, games and food provided. Deadline to register July 23rd. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=56404;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 Kurt Weideman Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Description: It will expand the celebration of 1950s Rock to 100 years of Rock with free fun for the whole family. The event will focus on everything Torrance related from cars, games, music, and food to exhibits and history. It will cover all aspects of citizens’ lives in Torrance for the past 100 years. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=61977;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 City Clerk Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=62128;token=guest.fb84b11ed905a78c7ffca964cb57b8b0 City Clerk Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM - 11:55 PM