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Week of Sunday, May 27, 2012
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Adults
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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 |
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Maggiano's - Farmers Market, 189 The Grove Drive Z80, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3154
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While many companies are downsizing in this economy, N-Hance Wood Renewal is expanding and is seeking entrepreneurs ready for a great small business or investment opportunity. N-Hance Wood Renewal, a national and revolutionary wood refinishing company and partner with The Home Depot, is opening territories in the LA area. Come to N-Hance's FREE Executive Briefing Wednesday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. or Thursday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m. at Maggiano's - Farmers Market. Registration is required, as space is limited. To register for this event, call 866-642-6231 or visit www.nhancefranchise.com/la-event.
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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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Thursday, May 31, 2012 |
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Maggiano's - Farmers Market, 189 The Grove Drive Z80, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3154
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While many companies are downsizing in this economy, N-Hance Wood Renewal is expanding and is seeking entrepreneurs ready for a great small business or investment opportunity. N-Hance Wood Renewal, a national and revolutionary wood refinishing company and partner with The Home Depot, is opening territories in the LA area. Come to N-Hance's FREE Executive Briefing Wednesday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. or Thursday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m. at Maggiano's - Farmers Market. Registration is required, as space is limited. To register for this event, call 866-642-6231 or visit www.nhancefranchise.com/la-event.
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Friday, June 1, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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The Torrettes dance and drill team presents their Spring Spectacular. Girls from kindergarten through 8th grade compete and perform throughout Southern California in parades, competitions, and shows. This show is a culmination of their exciting and competitive season.
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Saturday, June 2, 2012 |
8:30 AM - Noon
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West High School Main Library, 20401 Victor Street, Torrance CA 90503
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This "Basics" workshop offers an instructional class. There is no prerequisite for this workshop. You will learn how to develop a pleasing and water-conserving "Ocean Friendly Garden". Refreshments will be provided. Please arrive by 8:30 a.m. Space is limited, so register early.
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Saturday, June 2, 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 accompnied by a parent or guardian.
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Saturday, June 2, 2012 |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Columbia Park, 18721 Prairie Ave., Torrance, northwest corner of 190th St. and Prairie Ave.
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Come and learn ways to reduce and recycle yard waste by composting, “grasscycling,” worm composting, and water-wise gardening at Torrance’s permanent composting and water-wise gardening demonstration site at Columbia Park. It is operated in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.
The Beginning Workshop teaches backyard composting, worm composting, grass recycling, water-wise gardening, and fire-wise gardening.
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Saturday, June 2, 2012 |
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Ken Miller Recreation Auditorium [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3341 Torrance Blvd.
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A simple lunch will be served during this most informative seninar in Mandarine.
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Saturday, June 2, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance, CA
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Dr. Connie Vadheim (CSU Dominguez Hills) will discuss the uses of California native plants in the vegetable garden as part of the gardening series "Out of the Wilds and into Your Garden". Featured will be native plants that provide food, color and attract beneficial insects to the edibles garden. Classes include a walk in the Madrona Native Plant Gardens, where students can see the featured plants. Saturday, June 2nd 10:00-noon; repeats Tuesday June 5th, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance (310-782-3989). This is the only series that has featured native plants for western L.A. for the past 7 years - and it's FREE!
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Saturday, June 2, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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The dreams storybook tales are made of really do come true when South Bay Ballet's Cinderella takes the stage. Directly from the pages of the enduring tale, Cinderella promises to delight Southland audiences with the beauty of classical ballet, wrapped in the longed-for promise of a ‘happily ever after’.
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Saturday, June 2, 2012 |
6:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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The dreams storybook tales are made of really do come true when South Bay Ballet's Cinderella takes the stage. Directly from the pages of the enduring tale, Cinderella promises to delight Southland audiences with the beauty of classical ballet, wrapped in the longed-for promise of a ‘happily ever after’.
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