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Monday, July 2, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Walteria Library, 3815 W. 242nd St.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Walteria Library at 310-375-8418 for more information.
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Monday, July 2, 2012 |
6:30 PM
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North Torrance Library, 3604 Artesia Blvd.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Youth North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012 |
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve; 3201 Plaza Del Amo
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Take a stroll with Dave Moody and Ron Melin as you identify the different species of birds at the Madrona Marsh as well as other parks throughout the City of Torrance. This walk is welcome to all ages and is free. Re-occurs on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of every month.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Babies (ages 6 - 18 mos) and caregivers are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. 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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Tuesday, July 3, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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North Torrance Library, 3604 Artesia Blvd.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Henderson Library, 4805 Emerald St.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012 |
11:00 AM
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Southeast Library, 23115 Arlington Ave.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Southeast Library at 310-530-5044 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012 |
12:10 PM - 1:00 PM
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George Nakano Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Enjoy a lecture on how to analyze paintings and sculpture using art vernacular.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012 |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance, CA
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1st Saturday of every month from 10-12 p.m.-repeated the following Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Dr. Connie Vadheim(CSU Dominguez Hills Professor) will discuss local native plants as part of this gardening series. Featured will be plants native to the lowland areas of western L.A. County. Class will include a walk in the Madrona Marsh Native Garden, where students can see some of the featured plants. Topic changes every month. Donations accepted. Call the Nature Center or visit our Website. No classes Sept/Oct.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. 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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Thursday, July 5, 2012 |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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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.
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Friday, July 6, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Toddlers (ages 12 - 36 mos) and caregivers are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs, and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. 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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Saturday, July 7, 2012 |
8:45 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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Starting June 1, 2012, 50 person limit for this program. You must register to attend. You may register on Saturdays at 12 noon or you may register by calling the Nature Center at; (310)782-3989. If you plan to attend with a group each person must individually sign up. If you no show after you have signed up, you may not sign up again for 2 weeks.
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 accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Saturday, July 7, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance, CA
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Please join CSUDH professor Dr. Connie Vadheim for entertaining and educational classes on various native plant topics. Every month is a different topic - never the same class twice! Topics range from 'Edible Seeds and Berries' to 'Chaparrel Communities and Pruning Techniques'. After each presentation, Connie will lead the class through the Nature Center's Native Plant Garden to illustrate key points and further discussion. Handouts are included. This class is best for adults. Donations accepted.
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Saturday, July 7, 2012 |
6:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Expert Indian dances will be performed by students from this prestigious dance school.
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Sunday, July 8, 2012 |
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Torrance Cultural Arts Center [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Over sixty booths filled with food, kimonos, and souvenirs are just the tip of the iceberg at this summer celebration featuring martial arts demonstrations, professional dancers, live music, and a traditional Mikoshi parade.
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Sunday, July 8, 2012 |
1:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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The adorable children of Sakura Ballet will perform Blue Bird, Little Red Riding Hood and more. Emi Hariyama from the Berlin State Ballet, who will perform the Adagio from Swan Lake. Mami Hariyama, Emi’s younger sister and herself a ballet dancer/pianist for the American Ballet, will give a short presentation on the fabled piece from her unique perspective as a dancer and musician. Ballet ticket holders are given free admission to the annual Bridge USA Summer Festival, which takes place the same day.
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Sunday, July 8, 2012 |
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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James Armstrong Theater (Torrance Cultural Arts Center)
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The main part of the show feature world class performances with introduction and presentation by the ballet pianist and dancer Mami Hariyama, who will speak about the famous dances from the ballet, "Swan Lake" from her unique perspective as a ballet dancer and musician. Her presentation also includes fun topics, such as fitness, beauty and diet tips based on the ballet methods.
In the first show, Emi Hariyama will perform the "Adagio" from Swan Lake.
The main part of the show is preceded by a short series of performances featuring the adorable children of the Sakura Ballet, who will perform the classical numbers, "Blue Bird", "Little Red Riding Hood" and more.
Ballet ticket holders are given free admission to the annual Bridge USA Summer Festival, which takes place on the same day in the theater courtyard. Parking is challenging on this day, so please arrive early.
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Sunday, July 8, 2012 |
3:30 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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American Ballet Theatre star Jose Manuel Carreno and Emi Hariyama will perform the Pas de deux from Swan Lake. Ballet ticket holders are given free admission to the annual Bridge USA Summer Festival, which takes place the same day.
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Sunday, July 8, 2012 |
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theater (Torrance Cultural Arts Center)
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The main part of the show feature world class performances with introduction and presentation by the ballet pianist and dancer Mami Hariyama, who will speak about the famous dances from the ballet, "Swan Lake" from her unique perspective as a ballet dancer and musician. Her presentation also includes fun topics, such as fitness, beauty and diet tips based on the ballet methods.
In the second show, Jose Manuel Carreńo and Emi Hariyama will perform the "Pas de deux" from Swan Lake.
The main part of the show is preceded by a short series of performances featuring the adorable children of the Sakura Ballet, who will perform the classical numbers, "Blue Bird", "Little Red Riding Hood" and more.
Ballet ticket holders are given free admission to the annual Bridge USA Summer Festival, which takes place on the same day in the theater courtyard. Parking is challenging on this day, so please arrive early.
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Monday, July 9, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Walteria Library, 3815 W. 242nd St.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Walteria Library at 310-375-8418 for more information.
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Monday, July 9, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Community Meeting Room, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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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 Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for more information.
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Monday, July 9, 2012 |
6:30 PM
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North Torrance Library, 3604 Artesia Blvd.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Youth North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Babies (ages 6 - 18 mos) and caregivers are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. 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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Tuesday, July 10, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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North Torrance Library, 3604 Artesia Blvd.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Henderson Library, 4805 Emerald St.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012 |
11:00 AM
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Southeast Library, 23115 Arlington Ave.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Southeast Library at 310-530-5044 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012 |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance, CA
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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. Free! Donations accepted. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. 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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Wednesday, July 11, 2012 |
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve; 3201 Plaza Del Amo
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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. Free! For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012 |
11:00 AM
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El Retiro Library, 126 Vista Del Parque, Redondo Beach
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Toddlers (ages 12 - 36 mos) and caregivers are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922 for more information.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012 |
3:00 PM
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North Torrance Library, 3604 Artesia Blvd.
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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 North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
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Thursday, July 12, 2012 |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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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.
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Friday, July 13, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Toddlers (ages 12 - 36 mos) and caregivers are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs, and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. 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, July 13, 2012 |
7:30 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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This island dance performance will transport you to visions of grass skirts and warm sand.
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Saturday, July 14, 2012 |
8:45 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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Starting June 1, 2012, 50 person limit for this program. You must register to attend. You may register on Saturdays at 12 noon or you may register by calling the Nature Center at; (310)782-3989. If you plan to attend with a group each person must individually sign up. If you no show after you have signed up, you may not sign up again for 2 weeks.
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 accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Saturday, July 14, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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This island dance performance will transport you to visions of grass skirts and warm sand.
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Saturday, July 14, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Community Meeting Room, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Listen to and participate in telling stories about dreams both large and small with Flights of Fantasy. 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 Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for more information.
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Saturday, July 14, 2012 |
7:30 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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This island dance performance will transport you to visions of grass skirts and warm sand.
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Monday, July 16, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Walteria Library, 3815 W. 242nd St.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Walteria Library at 310-375-8418 for more information.
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Monday, July 16, 2012 |
6:30 PM
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North Torrance Library, 3604 Artesia Blvd.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Youth North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve; 3201 Plaza Del Amo
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Take a stroll with Dave Moody and Ron Melin as you identify the different species of birds at the Madrona Marsh as well as other parks throughout the City of Torrance. This walk is welcome to all ages and is free. Re-occurs on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of every month. Free! For more information please contact the Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Babies (ages 6 - 18 mos) and caregivers are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. 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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Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Henderson Library, 4805 Emerald St.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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North Torrance Library, 3604 Artesia Blvd.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
11:00 AM
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Southeast Library, 23115 Arlington Ave.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Southeast Library at 310-530-5044 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. 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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Wednesday, July 18, 2012 |
11:00 AM
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El Retiro Library, 126 Vista Del Parque, Redondo Beach
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Toddlers (ages 12 - 36 mos) and caregivers are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922 for more information.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012 |
4:00 PM
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El Retiro Library, 126 Vista Del Parque, Redondo Beach
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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 El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922 for more information.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012 |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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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.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Community Meeting Room, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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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.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012 |
4:00 PM
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Walteria Library, 3815 W. 242nd St.
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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.
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Friday, July 20, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Toddlers (ages 12 - 36 mos) and caregivers are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs, and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. 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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Saturday, July 21, 2012 |
8:45 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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Starting June 1, 2012, 50 person limit for this program. You must register to attend. You may register on Saturdays at 12 noon for the following Saturday or you may register by calling the Nature Center at; (310)782-3989. If you plan to attend with a group each person must individually sign up. If you no show after you have signed up, you may not sign up again for 2 weeks.
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 accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Saturday, July 21, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Western Museum of Flight, 3315 Airport Dr., Torrance
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Charles “Norm” Stevens grew up in Inglewood. At 18 he joined the Army Air Corps (1943) at the age of 18 and discharged after the war in October 1945. Stevens, now 79, describes what it felt like to find himself in the Plexiglas nose of a B-17 flying bombing raids over Germany. Stevens researched his book with trips to the National Archives in Washington, D.C., to bolster his own recollections.
He served as a bombardier on a B-17 in the 8th Air Force, 351st Bomb Group (351st BG) in England (summer/fall, 1944). He served as a listed as 1st Lieutenant in the 509th BS, 351st Bomb Group. Yet on this short tour of duty, Stevens completed 34 bombing missions over Germany and occupied France, Belgium and Holland. (351st BG charged with 279 B17 Flying Fortresses flying 9,075 sorties with 7,945 of them dropping 20,778 tons of bombs. The 351st gunners fired off 2,776,028 rounds of ammunition destroying 303 enemy aircraft.)
After returning from overseas he trained as a radar bombardier at Langley Field, Virginia and Williams Field, Arizona. He was to be assigned to a B-29 crew for duty in the Pacific when the war ended.
Following the war he enrolled at UCLA, graduating with a BA in psychology. After a series of graduate courses he earned his teaching credential. For 32 years Stevens taught science and mathematics in junior high schools and English and American Literature in high school. While teaching he earned a master’s degree in English at California State College at Los Angeles.
He retired in 1984 and has lived a life of reading, writing, traveling and being a grandfather. His latest book, “Back From Combat: A World War II Bombardier Faces His Military Future”, will be available for purchase and signing. Steven’s two prior books, “An Innocent at Polebrook: A Memoir of an 8th Air Force Bombardier” and “The Innocent Cadet: Becoming a WWII Bombardier” will also be available.
As always, WMOF Members are free; non-members are $5, which also includes access to WMOF museum exhibits. Free parking. BTW, a WMoF membership (www.wmof.com/newmem.htm) can be yours for as little as $50 annually giving you one-year unlimited FREE admission to the WMoF museum, all the Celebrity Series Lectures, Quarterly Newsletters, access to the research library and access to Special Events.
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Monday, July 23, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Walteria Library, 3815 W. 242nd St.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Walteria Library at 310-375-8418 for more information.
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Monday, July 23, 2012 |
6:30 PM
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North Torrance Library, 3604 Artesia Blvd.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Youth North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Babies (ages 6 - 18 mos) and caregivers are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. 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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Tuesday, July 24, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Henderson Library, 4805 Emerald St.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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North Torrance Library, 3604 Artesia Blvd.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012 |
11:00 AM
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Southeast Library, 23115 Arlington Ave.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Southeast Library at 310-530-5044 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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Henderson Library, 4805 Emerald St.
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Dream up some magic with magician Jeff TG. 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 Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Families are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. 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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Wednesday, July 25, 2012 |
11:00 AM
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El Retiro Library, 126 Vista Del Parque, Redondo Beach
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Toddlers (ages 12 - 36 mos) and caregivers are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922 for more information.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012 |
1:00 PM
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Southeast Library, 23115 Arlington Ave.
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Dream up some magic with magician Jeff TG. 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 Southeast Library at 310-530-5044 for more information.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012 |
4:00 PM
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El Retiro Library, 126 Vista Del Parque, Redondo Beach
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Dream up some magic with magician Jeff TG. 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 El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922 for more information.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012 |
4:00 PM
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North Torrance Library, 3604 W. Artesia Blvd.
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Come face to face with some unusual nocturnal animals in this show from the Wildlife Company. 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 North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
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Thursday, July 26, 2012 |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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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.
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Thursday, July 26, 2012 |
4:00 PM
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Walteria Library, 3815 W. 242nd St.
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Dream a little magic with magician Jeff TG. 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.
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Friday, July 27, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Toddlers (ages 12 - 36 mos) and caregivers are invited to join the Librarian for stories, songs, and fun! Part of Dream Big READ! the Torrance Public Library Summer Reading Program. This program is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. 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, July 27, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Community Meeting Room, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Dream up some magic with magician Jeff TG. 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 Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for more information.
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Saturday, July 28, 2012 |
8:45 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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Starting June 1, 2012, 50 person limit for this program. You must register to attend. You may register on Saturdays at 12 noon for the following Saturday or you may register by calling the Nature Center at; (310)782-3989. If you plan to attend with a group each person must individually sign up. If you no show after you have signed up, you may not sign up again for 2 weeks.
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 accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012 |
12:10 AM - 1:00 PM
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George Nakano Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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This lecture will focus on Italian painters Giotto di Bondone and Duccio di Buoninsegna – two artists who helped lay the foundation for the Renaissance. We will then move to Florence to study what form the High Renaissance took.
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