http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=startup;calID=2020;token=guest.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e WebEvent View 2.7.0 build 42684 http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=70173;token=guest.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e Sharon Drobka Date: Sat, Jun 16, 2012 Description: Torrance-South Bay YMCA presents many summer camp programs for children preschool to teens. For more information, please contact 310-325-5885 or visit www.ymcala.org/tsb http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=70067;token=guest.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e Sharon Drobka Date: Sat, Jun 16, 2012 Description: Torrance-South Bay YMCA Summer Resident Camp at Camp Whittle in Big Bear August 4-11, 2012 for teens entering 6-12 grade. For more information please contact 310-325-5885 or www.ymcala.org/tsb http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=48127;token=guest.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e Nature Center Date: Sat, Jun 16, 2012 Time: 8:45 AM - Noon Description: 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. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=67927;token=guest.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e Nature Center Date: Sat, Jun 16, 2012 Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Description: Featuring: the incredible journeys some of our local birds make on a yearly basis. A beginner's guide to birds, bird life and behavior. Each class will include a short presentation about the featured birds followed by a walk on the Preserve to look for them. Bring binoculars and wear comfortable shoes. Classes are limited to 20 students ages 9+. Pre-registration is required. For more information call the Nature Center; (310) 782-3989. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=69891;token=guest.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e Cindy Macha, WMOF Executive Director Date: Sat, Jun 16, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Description: On Saturday, June 16th (11AM) the Western Museum of Flight (WMoF) and CMIT Solutions of Torrance presents Harald Bauer, teenage test pilot for both Germany and the United States. In the world of test pilots, where remarkable stories are commonplace, any story that manages to rise above its peers must be something really special. The words “really special” describe Commander Harold P. Bauer USN (Ret), the only pilot in the world still alive that served in both the World War II Luftwaffe and the U.S. military. During World War II he flew for the Luftwaffe. Born in Berlin, young Bauer was recruited when the German forces were experiencing extreme manpower shortages. Commencing flight training at age sixteen, he was quickly pressed into service as a test pilot at the Heinkel works, flying the HE-62 jet fighter. Out of the 65 HE-162 pilots in his group, only five were left when Bauer took off on his last flight. All were lost not in combat, but in routine test and acceptance flying. Since he was a dual citizen of the U. S. and Germany (his mother was American), he joined the US Navy. Finishing an impressive career as a Navy pilot (Korean War), CDR Bauer was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship at the University of Kentucky to study journalism. He worked for both Associated Press and United Press International, from which he retired as vice president/news. Switching from the page to the big screen, Bauer worked for United International Pictures and still sits on the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation board of directors. 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. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=67761;token=guest.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e Reference Date: Sat, Jun 16, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM Description: The Friends of the Library will host Susan Vreeland, internationally renowned best-selling author, at their annual membership meeting. Ms. Vreeland is best known for her historical fiction on art-related themes, including Firl in Hyacinth Blue, The Passion of Artemisia and Luncheon of the Boating Party. The membership meeting will begin at 1:45 pm; the author presentation will begin at 2:00 pm. Copies of Ms. Vreeland's new novel as well as others will be for sale and signing at the event.