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Week of Sunday, March 11, 2012
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Sunday, March 11, 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, March 11, 2012 |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
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Bring the whole family for our Second Sunday Science program. $5 per person. This Month's topic: Families welcome with children 8+.
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Sunday, March 11, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Nicola Luisotti, San Francisco Opera’s music director and master of the Italian repertoire, conducts Puccini’s most beloved opera. This heartwarming story of starving artists falling in and out of love in 19th century Paris is a seamless mix of romantic passion, poignant tragedy, and high spirited fun. The cast is headed by Romanian soprano Angela Gheoerghiu (Mimi) and Polish tenor Piotr Beczala (Rodolfo). In Italian; English subtitles; one intermission.
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Sunday, March 11, 2012 |
6:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Nicola Luisotti, San Francisco Opera’s music director and master of the Italian repertoire, conducts Puccini’s most beloved opera. This heartwarming story of starving artists falling in and out of love in 19th century Paris is a seamless mix of romantic passion, poignant tragedy, and high spirited fun. The cast is headed by Romanian soprano Angela Gheoerghiu (Mimi) and Polish tenor Piotr Beczala (Rodolfo). In Italian; English subtitles; one intermission.
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Tuesday, March 13, 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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Tuesday, March 13, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & 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, March 14, 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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Wednesday, March 14, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & 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, March 14, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Thursday, March 15, 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, March 16, 2012 |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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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. $5 donation accepted.
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Saturday, March 17, 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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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.
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Saturday, March 17, 2012 |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Ken Miller Recreation Center Auditorium [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3341 Torrance Blvd.
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For over 42 years, The Craftsmen’s Guild has helped support local high school students with scholarships. This annual event will offer a fun day that will include opportunity drawings, food, handcrafted treasures, and arts and crafts for kids.
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Saturday, March 17, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Western Museum of Flight, 3315 Airport Dr., Torrance
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Lt. Gen. Brian A. Arnold (retired) assumed command (2001) of the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) (LA Air Force Base, El Segundo) just four months after receiving his fourth star and only 16 months after his third star. As SMC Commander, Arnold oversaw 6,500 employees and an annual budget in excess of $10 billion. He retired (2005) after serving his country for 34 years. Arnold became, and currently serves as, Vice President Space Strategy at Raytheon overseeing 10,000-plus employees.
This is a chance to hear and interact with a person who truly had his finger on the pulse of this country’s space and missile program. The mission of the USAF is to “fly, fight and win...in air, space and cyberspace”. SMC is considered the birthplace of military space, and center of military space acquisition excellence that has a mission to deliver resilient and affordable space capabilities for the nation. General Arnold certainly helped shape that mission.
Arnold spent the majority of his Air Force career serving as a pilot (over 3,000 hours) in FB-111 and B-52 aircraft; as a squadron commander, wing commander and subunified commander. General Arnold received the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with silver oak leaf cluster, Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Air Force Commendation and Air Force Achievement Medals, National Defense Service Medal with two bronze stars and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal among others.
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.
Coming up … April 21st: G. Pat Macha, the Vultee Legacy and BT-13 Reunion
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Saturday, March 17, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Taking the Celtic scene by storm, the Tartan Terrors feature the best in music, comedy, and dance, bolstered by the blistering piping of a two time world champion bagpiper, driving global drums, and a guitar played unlike any you’ve heard. Add to that championship caliber Highland dancers, internationally recognized comedians, and this group goes beyond ordinary.
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