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<<  Week of Sunday, May 6, 2012    >>           ALL Events   
 
Sunday, May 6, 2012 |   
Columbia Park, 4045 190th Street, Torrance
Art will depict 100 years in historic Torrance. There will also be a contest for artists to submit a Centennial logo to put on advertisements for the Torrance Artists Guild (TAG).
 
 
Sunday, May 6, 2012 | 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM   
American Honda Motor Co., 1919 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA
The Los Angeles Ride for Kids is motorcycle charity event benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The ride is an escorted, 24-mile ride around the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula. We ride rain or shine and all makes, models and scooters welcome!
 
 
Sunday, May 6, 2012 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM   
Columbia Park 4045 190th St, Torrance
Torrance Crafters Guild Art in the Park
 
 
Sunday, May 6, 2012 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM   
Edelbrock Car Museum, 510 Madrid Ave, Torrance CA
Join us for our 7th annual Rev'ved Up 4 Kids Charity Event benefiting The Center For Learning Unlimited. Also be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday May 5th where we will kick off our 75th Anniversary in Vic's Garage!
 
 
Sunday, May 6, 2012 | Noon - 6:00 PM   
El Prado Ave between Cabrillo and Sartori Ave.
The Torrance Firefighters along with Chef Michael Shafer are hosting Old Torrance Festival Day There will be a live band, carnival games, vintage fire apparatus, chili cook off, bake sale, local restaurant food court. We are also presenting our "Bring a Hero to Lunch" auction, allowing a school, business, group, or special event to have a Firefighter respectfully attend and contribute where needed. All the proceeds will be donated to the South Bay Police & Fire Memorial Foundation and the Torrance Relay For Life.
 
 
Sunday, May 6, 2012 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM   
Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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.
 
 
Sunday, May 6, 2012 | 2:00 PM   
James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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
 
 
Sunday, May 6, 2012 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM   
Madrona Marsh Nature Center; 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
Live animals
 
 
Sunday, May 6, 2012 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM   
1316 Cabrillo Avenue, Torrance, CA
Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten Directed by: Jim Hormel. In this side-splitting comic romp about marriage, career-driven Suzannah Hayden needs a lot more help on the home front than she's getting from her husband, Gibby. Enter Beth Bailey, Suzannah's newly hired assistant, a gregarious highly motivated daughter of the South. Beth explodes into the Hayden household and whips it into an organized, well run machine. When Gibby realizes it's Suzannah's career Beth is really after, he sets out to save his marriage aided by Suzannah's best friend. Their efforts to stop Beth at any costs sets up the wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously awry!
 
 
Sunday, May 6, 2012 | 6:00 PM   
James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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
 
 
Sunday, May 6, 2012 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM   
21235 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 206/208 Torrance, CA 90503
Hi everybody, Teaching House will run several FREE ENGLISH COURSES in 2012. That is to say you can practice both your written and your speaking for free! The next one it from April 16th to May 11th. There will be two levels of languages : Pre-Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate and classes will take place from Monday to Friday evenings (6:30 to 8:30PM). Moreover, if you attend to 100% of this classes during the week, you will receive $25 each week (you have to be Pre-Intermediate or Upper-Intermediate to attend to this class)! You can come to the office at 6PM to register on the first day or send us an email to alban _ @ _ teachinghouse.com. You can visit our webpage: http://thlosangeles.com/free-english-classes Teaching House Los Angeles is located at GEOS English Academy in Torrance (in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County). The center is within the Village Del Amo Shopping Center, at the corner of Torrance and Hawthorne Blvds. Enter through Village One Offices, across from Starbucks, and proceed to the second floor. GEOS English Academy 21235 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 206/208 Torrance, CA 90503 For a map view, click here: http://thlosangeles.com/los-angeles-center/map-directions To register you just need to give us a call at 212-732-0277 or come a 6PM. Moreover, if you MISS NO CLASS during the week, we will GIVE YOU $25! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Thanks, Alban
 
 
Monday, May 7, 2012 | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM   
Los Verdes Golf Club, Rancho Palos Verdes
Our annual golf touranment is being held to support by the education efforts of John Adams Elementary School. Our tournament is being held at Los Verdes Golf Club on May 7th. We are thankful for our title sponsor, Pacific Audi.
 
 
Monday, May 7, 2012 | 10:30 AM   
Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
Join us as the Librarian presents stories, songs and activities. Toddlertime is designed for children eighteen months to three years old, participating with a parent or caregiver. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964.
 
 
Monday, May 7, 2012 | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM   
Los Verdes Golf Course
Now celebrating our 20th anniversary, our “Send a Kid to Camp” Golf Tournament continues to provide financial assistance for deserving children to attend summer camp. At Y camp, youth learn that they are confident and strong while trying new things and experiencing a world larger than themselves. Over the past 19 years, this tournament has raised over $1 million and sent nearly 3,500 kids to camp. Make a difference in a child’s life today!
 
 
Monday, May 7, 2012 | 6:30 PM   
North Torrance Library, 3604 W. Artesia Blvd.
Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring special pillows and blankets to this evening family storytime. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. For more information, please call the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200.
 
 
Monday, May 7, 2012 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM   
21235 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 206/208 Torrance, CA 90503
Hi everybody, Teaching House will run several FREE ENGLISH COURSES in 2012. That is to say you can practice both your written and your speaking for free! The next one it from April 16th to May 11th. There will be two levels of languages : Pre-Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate and classes will take place from Monday to Friday evenings (6:30 to 8:30PM). Moreover, if you attend to 100% of this classes during the week, you will receive $25 each week (you have to be Pre-Intermediate or Upper-Intermediate to attend to this class)! You can come to the office at 6PM to register on the first day or send us an email to alban _ @ _ teachinghouse.com. You can visit our webpage: http://thlosangeles.com/free-english-classes Teaching House Los Angeles is located at GEOS English Academy in Torrance (in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County). The center is within the Village Del Amo Shopping Center, at the corner of Torrance and Hawthorne Blvds. Enter through Village One Offices, across from Starbucks, and proceed to the second floor. GEOS English Academy 21235 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 206/208 Torrance, CA 90503 For a map view, click here: http://thlosangeles.com/los-angeles-center/map-directions To register you just need to give us a call at 212-732-0277 or come a 6PM. Moreover, if you MISS NO CLASS during the week, we will GIVE YOU $25! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Thanks, Alban
 
 
Monday, May 7, 2012 | 7:00 PM   
City Hall, West Annex Commission Room, 3031 Torrance Blvd.
 
 
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM   
Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve; 3201 Plaza Del Amo
Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the Preserve while learning more about this fascinating vernal marsh. All ages are welcome. This walk is free.
 
 
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | 9:30 AM   
Bartlett Senior Center, 1318 Cravens Ave.
 
 
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | 10:00 AM - Noon   
Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Join the group and gain expertise about weeds of the South Bay. This program is for adults willing to make a minimum commitment of 50-100 hours per year.
 
 
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | 10:30 AM   
Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
A Librarian will share music, movement, nursery rhymes, games and other activities with caregivers and infants six to eighteen months old in this program designed to build pre-literacy skills. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964.
 
 
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | 10:30 AM   
Henderson Library, 4805 Emerald St.
Family storytime is open to all ages, so drop in for stories, songs and activities with the Librarian! This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075.
 
 
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | 10:30 AM   
North Torrance Library, 3604 W. Artesia Blvd.
Family storytime is open to all ages, so drop in for stories, songs and activities with the Librarian! This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200..
 
 
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | 11:00 AM   
Southeast Library 23115 Arlington Ave.
Family storytime is open to all ages, so drop in for stories, songs and activities with the Librarian! This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Southeast Library at 310-530-5044.
 
 
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM   
3320 Civic Center Drive
Main Gallery - Between the Knowing - Artists include: Brian Bosworth, Rick Cluchey, Zoe Crosher, Steve DeGroodt, Julian Faulhaber, Beth Lipman, Chuck Moffit, Daniel Nevers, Sara Ramo, Al Taylor, Richard Tuttle Gallery 2 - Two Headed Monster Artists: CamLab and Davis and Davis
 
 
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | Noon - 1:00 PM   
George Nakano Theatre - 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance
Rodin - Father of Modern Sculpture. The sculptures of this great master seem to be in every museum collection. an in-depth look at the man and his art - there is even a movie about his life you will want to see after this lecture.
 
 
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM   
Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance, CA
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.
 
 
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | 7:00 PM   
Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring special pillows and blankets to this evening family storytime. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964.
 
 
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM   
City Hall, Council Chamber, 3031 Torrance Bl.
5:30 p.m. Executive Session, 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
 
 
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM   
Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve; 3201 Plaza Del Amo
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.
 
 
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 | 10:00 AM - Noon   
Madrona Marsh Preserve; 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Join the group and gain expertise about weeds of the South Bay. This program is for adults willing to make a minimum commitment of 50-100 hours per year.
 
 
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 | 11:00 AM   
El Retiro Library, 126 Vista Del Parque, Redondo Beach
Join us as the Librarian presents stories, songs and activities. Toddlertime is designed for children eighteen months to three years old, participating with a parent or caregiver. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922.
 
 
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM   
3320 Civic Center Drive
Main Gallery - Between the Knowing - Artists include: Brian Bosworth, Rick Cluchey, Zoe Crosher, Steve DeGroodt, Julian Faulhaber, Beth Lipman, Chuck Moffit, Daniel Nevers, Sara Ramo, Al Taylor, Richard Tuttle Gallery 2 - Two Headed Monster Artists: CamLab and Davis and Davis
 
 
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 | 4:30 PM   
City Hall, 3rd Floor Assembly Room, 3031 Torrance Blvd.
 
 
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 | 7:00 PM   
CATV Meeting Room, 3350 Civic Center Dr.
 
 
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 | 7:00 PM   
Henderson Library, 4805 Emerald St.
Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring special pillows and blankets to this evening family storytime. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. For more information, please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075.
 
 
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 | 7:00 PM   
City Hall, West Annex Commission Room, 3031 Torrance Blvd.
 
 
Thursday, May 10, 2012 | 10:00 AM   
Henderson Library, 4805 Emerald St.
Read and discuss mysteries and thrillers in this book group. All discussions are free and no registration is required. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information.
 
 
Thursday, May 10, 2012 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM   
Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Community Meeting Room
Join us as we discuss great lives and times as presented in biographies and memoirs. For list of titles, please see http://www.torranceca.gov/Library/5659.htm. All Torrance Public Library book discussion groups are free and there is no registration required. Please call the Reference Department at 310-618-5959 for more information.
 
 
Thursday, May 10, 2012 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM   
Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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.
 
 
Thursday, May 10, 2012 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM   
3320 Civic Center Drive
Main Gallery - Between the Knowing - Artists include: Brian Bosworth, Rick Cluchey, Zoe Crosher, Steve DeGroodt, Julian Faulhaber, Beth Lipman, Chuck Moffit, Daniel Nevers, Sara Ramo, Al Taylor, Richard Tuttle Gallery 2 - Two Headed Monster Artists: CamLab and Davis and Davis
 
 
Thursday, May 10, 2012 | 7:00 PM   
City Hall, West Annex Commission, 3031 Torrance Blvd.
 
 
Friday, May 11, 2012 | 10:00 AM - Noon   
Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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.
 
 
Friday, May 11, 2012 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM   
3320 Civic Center Drive
Main Gallery - Between the Knowing - Artists include: Brian Bosworth, Rick Cluchey, Zoe Crosher, Steve DeGroodt, Julian Faulhaber, Beth Lipman, Chuck Moffit, Daniel Nevers, Sara Ramo, Al Taylor, Richard Tuttle Gallery 2 - Two Headed Monster Artists: CamLab and Davis and Davis
 
 
Friday, May 11, 2012 | 7:30 PM   
James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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.
 
 
Friday, May 11, 2012 | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM   
1316 Cabrillo Avenue, Torrance, CA
Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten Directed by: Jim Hormel. In this side-splitting comic romp about marriage, career-driven Suzannah Hayden needs a lot more help on the home front than she's getting from her husband, Gibby. Enter Beth Bailey, Suzannah's newly hired assistant, a gregarious highly motivated daughter of the South. Beth explodes into the Hayden household and whips it into an organized, well run machine. When Gibby realizes it's Suzannah's career Beth is really after, he sets out to save his marriage aided by Suzannah's best friend. Their efforts to stop Beth at any costs sets up the wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously awry!
 
 
Saturday, May 12, 2012 | 8:45 AM - Noon   
Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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.
 
 
Saturday, May 12, 2012 | 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM   
Ken Miller Recreation Center [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3341 Torrance Blvd.
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.
 
 
Saturday, May 12, 2012 | 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM   
Ken Miller Recreation Center
Come to the 13th Annual Senior Faire! Lots of entertainment, Community Resources information, food, and Arts & Crafts Sale. Find that one-of-a-kind gift item for Mom! All items handcrafted by senior citizens.
 
 
Saturday, May 12, 2012 | 10:00 AM - Noon   
Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
Here's an opportunity for children to learn to paint or sharpen already acquired watercolor skills with local artist Jennifer Siegel. Watercolors and paper are provided. Ages 8+.
 
 
Saturday, May 12, 2012 | 10:30 AM - Noon   
Henderson Library - 4805 Emerald Ave.
Join us for a morning of card making and rubber stamping with Judy Kubota, an expert in paper crafting skills. This event is free. Space is limited. Registration is required.
 
 
Saturday, May 12, 2012 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM   
3320 Civic Center Drive
Main Gallery - Between the Knowing - Artists include: Brian Bosworth, Rick Cluchey, Zoe Crosher, Steve DeGroodt, Julian Faulhaber, Beth Lipman, Chuck Moffit, Daniel Nevers, Sara Ramo, Al Taylor, Richard Tuttle Gallery 2 - Two Headed Monster Artists: CamLab and Davis and Davis
 
 
Saturday, May 12, 2012 | 2:00 PM   
James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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.
 
 
Saturday, May 12, 2012 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM   
Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
The land on Earth is ever changing - and sometimes large events shape the landscape in remarkable ways. Both the Grand Canyon and Madrona Marsh were shaped by a series of important events. Come learn about these - and develop a keener understanding of the "lay of the land".
 
 
Saturday, May 12, 2012 | 7:30 PM   
James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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.
 
 
Saturday, May 12, 2012 | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM   
1316 Cabrillo Avenue, Torrance, CA
Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten Directed by: Jim Hormel. In this side-splitting comic romp about marriage, career-driven Suzannah Hayden needs a lot more help on the home front than she's getting from her husband, Gibby. Enter Beth Bailey, Suzannah's newly hired assistant, a gregarious highly motivated daughter of the South. Beth explodes into the Hayden household and whips it into an organized, well run machine. When Gibby realizes it's Suzannah's career Beth is really after, he sets out to save his marriage aided by Suzannah's best friend. Their efforts to stop Beth at any costs sets up the wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously awry!
 
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