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Tuesday, May 1, 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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Wednesday, May 2, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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If you would like to spend a quiet morning on the Madrona Marsh Preserve with the plants and nature, this is for you. Please call the Marsh Manager for more info, 310-782-3989. This program is for adults only. No highschool or college kids please. Volunteers should be willing to commit 50 - 100 hours per year for this program.
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre[Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Enjoy an evening of beginning, intermediate, and advanced students as they perform in their spring dance concert.
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Thursday, May 3, 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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Thursday, May 3, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre[Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Enjoy an evening of beginning, intermediate, and advanced students as they perform in their spring dance concert.
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Friday, May 4, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre[Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Enjoy an evening of beginning, intermediate, and advanced students as they perform in their spring dance concert.
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Saturday, May 5, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Celebrate your inner majesty with the Four Bitchin’ Babes on an excursion to Diva Nation – where music, laughter and girlfriends reign. With whimsical, hip, and sophisticated girl-group harmonies, these hysterically funny and multi talented musicians take you to a place where chocolate is a vegetable, wine is in the food pyramid and shopping for shoes is medicinal!
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Sunday, May 6, 2012 |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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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.
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Sunday, May 6, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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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
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Sunday, May 6, 2012 |
6:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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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
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012 |
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve; 3201 Plaza Del Amo
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Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the Preserve while learning more about this fascinating vernal marsh. All ages are welcome. This walk is free.
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Wednesday, May 9, 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.
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Thursday, May 10, 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, May 11, 2012 |
7:30 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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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.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Ken Miller Recreation Center [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3341 Torrance Blvd.
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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.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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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.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
7:30 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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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.
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Tuesday, May 15, 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, May 15, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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3301 Torrance Blvd - Civic Center Library (Community Meeting Room)
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For seniors, caregivers, family & friends. Learn about the latest scams and receive resource information. "identity Theft" will be the focus topic for this workshop.
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Thursday, May 17, 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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Thursday, May 17, 2012 |
7:30 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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This dynamic and colorful women’s a apella show chorus hosts a wonderful evening of music and song. Featured guest performers include acclaimed vocal jazz quartet Ready, Willing, & Mabel, and a cameo appearance by the legendary 139th St. Quartet. The show is a celebration of close harmony singing at its best, with a musical menu that includes traditional favorites, nostalgic show tunes, and classics from the Great American Songbook.
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Friday, May 18, 2012 |
1:30 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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The City of Torrance will celebrate the 53rd Annual Armed Forces Day with a concert by the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West.
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Friday, May 18, 2012 |
7:30 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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The City of Torrance will celebrate the 53rd Annual Armed Forces Day with a concert by the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West.
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Saturday, May 19, 2012 |
(All Day)
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is closed due to the Armed Forces Day Parade. Outside materials returns may be obstructed by parade staging. All other Torrance Libraries will be open regular hours, and online resources will be available.
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Saturday, May 19, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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The City of Torrance will celebrate the 53rd Annual Armed Forces Day with a concert by the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West.
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Sunday, May 20, 2012 |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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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.
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Sunday, May 20, 2012 |
1:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Monday, May 21, 2012 |
6:45 PM
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Katy Geissert Library Meeting Room [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Thursday, May 24, 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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Monday, May 28, 2012 |
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Veterans’ Memorial Wall, City Hall, 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance
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It will celebrate the Torrance Historical Society’s completion of research and inclusion of the story of each name on the Memorial Wall to honor these Torrance veterans, which was dedicated on March 19, 2005.
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Monday, May 28, 2012 |
(All Day)
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All Torrance Libraries
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All Torrance Libraries are closed for Memorial Day. Outside materials returns will be open, and online resources and renewals will be available.
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Monday, May 28, 2012 |
11:00 AM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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During WWII, the MIS was secretly formed by the US Army and was mostly comprised of Japanese American men. These men were responsible for helping persuade the surrender of many Japanese troops and helping many civilians avoid the path of suicide that they would have otherwise taken. English with Japanese subtitles.
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Monday, May 28, 2012 |
1:40 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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During WWII, the MIS was secretly formed by the US Army and was mostly comprised of Japanese American men. These men were responsible for helping persuade the surrender of many Japanese troops and helping many civilians avoid the path of suicide that they would have otherwise taken. English with Japanese subtitles.
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Monday, May 28, 2012 |
4:20 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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During WWII, the MIS was secretly formed by the US Army and was mostly comprised of Japanese American men. These men were responsible for helping persuade the surrender of many Japanese troops and helping many civilians avoid the path of suicide that they would have otherwise taken. English with Japanese subtitles.
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Monday, May 28, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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During WWII, the MIS was secretly formed by the US Army and was mostly comprised of Japanese American men. These men were responsible for helping persuade the surrender of many Japanese troops and helping many civilians avoid the path of suicide that they would have otherwise taken. English with Japanese subtitles.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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George Nakano Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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For decades, this daughter of one of the wealthiest families in America was searching for direction in her life. In 1912, she found it with the publication of her first book of poetry. From that moment on, she was determined to cut away the influence of English Victorianism on the nation’s literary landscape and plant it with a modern, wholly American style.
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Thursday, May 31, 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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