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Saturday, August 18, 2012 |
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Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center
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Visit Madrona Marsh Nature Center to purchase your tickets for this years Moonlight Magic Fundraising Event.
A Fundraising Celebration on the Preserve in the Moonlight.
Dinner, music, auctions, dancing, and laughter.
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Saturday, August 18, 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 for the following Saturday's Habitat Restoration Program or you may register by contacting the Madrona Marsh 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 accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Saturday, August 18, 2012 |
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
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Featuring : Bushtits, American and Lesser Goldfinches and Yellow-Rumped Warblers. 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. This class occurs month on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Classes are limited to 20 students ages 9+. Pre-registration is required. Free! Donations accepted. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center 310-782-3989.
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Saturday, August 18, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Community Meeting Room, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Families with young children are invited to attend a fun concert. This event is free, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964.
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Saturday, August 18, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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3320 Civic Center Drive
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Opening reception, Saturday July 21, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free to the public.
Gallery Two - 80 Days - A declaration of Customs
A hypothetical touring exhibition of one-night only presentations, each in a different country, 12 in all over 80 days
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Saturday, August 18, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
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Will it be a heart-warming story about living with nature or a tall tale of mythic proportions? In any event, stories will be told. Come and join us! Free! Pre-registration is recommended. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
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Saturday, August 18, 2012 |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
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Create crafts that can be used in your home or given as gifts using items that can be found on the preserve. Pre-registration is recommended. $5 per child. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
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Saturday, August 18, 2012 |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
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This class provides an opportunity for children to learn to paint or sharpen already acquired watercolor skills with local artist Jennifer Siegel. Watercolor paint and paper are provided. Pre-registration is recommended. Ages 8+. $10 per person. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
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Saturday, August 18, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Follow the story of Tevye the milkman as he struggles with poverty, the prejudicial attitudes of non-Jews, and the entanglements and challenges of marrying off five daughters. Enjoy the timeless classic music of Fiddler including Tradition!, If I Were a Rich Man, Matchmaker, Sunrise, Sunset, and Do You Love Me?
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Saturday, August 18, 2012 |
8:15 PM - 9:30 PM
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Victor E. Benstead Plunge 3033 Torrance Blvd. on the corner of Torrance Blvd. and Madrona
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Aquacade 2012 - Splish, Splash, Gotta' Dance - 100 Years of Making Waves is a celebration of the City's 100 Birthday. It features 50 Synchronized swimmers ages 5 years to 16 years old. The show moves through the decades of the last 100 years using music, dance and Synchronized swimming to portray the history of the City.
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Saturday, August 18, 2012 |
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Torrance-South Bay YMCA
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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
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Sunday, August 19, 2012 |
(All Day)
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Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center
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Visit Madrona Marsh Nature Center to purchase your tickets for this years Moonlight Magic Fundraising Event.
A Fundraising Celebration on the Preserve in the Moonlight.
Dinner, music, auctions, dancing, and laughter.
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Sunday, August 19, 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 this Sunday.
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Sunday, August 19, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Follow the story of Tevye the milkman as he struggles with poverty, the prejudicial attitudes of non-Jews, and the entanglements and challenges of marrying off five daughters. Enjoy the timeless classic music of Fiddler including Tradition!, If I Were a Rich Man, Matchmaker, Sunrise, Sunset, and Do You Love Me?
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Sunday, August 19, 2012 |
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Torrance-South Bay YMCA
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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
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Monday, August 20, 2012 |
(All Day)
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Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center
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Visit Madrona Marsh Nature Center to purchase your tickets for this years Moonlight Magic Fundraising Event.
A Fundraising Celebration on the Preserve in the Moonlight.
Dinner, music, auctions, dancing, and laughter.
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Monday, August 20, 2012 |
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Greenwood Park-1520 Greenwood Avenue, La Romeria Park-19501 Inglewood Avenue, Wilson Park-2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
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Don’t spend Summer at home! Come to summer camp and enjoy fun filled days participating in indoor crafts, outdoor games, walking field trips and an excursion every week!
Torrance Summer Camps will hold 10 weekly sessions from Monday, June 18, 2012 to Friday, August 24, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fees range from $125 to $155 per week.
Fun Camp, for ages 6-11, is held at
Greenwood Park and La Romeria Park.
Teen Camp, for ages 12-14, is held at Greenwood Park.
Sports Camp, for ages 7-13, is held at Wilson Park.
Extended Care is also available for Camps. Morning Care is 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Fees are $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents. After Care is 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fees are for $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents.
For more information please phone (310) 618-2930 or visit http://www.TorranceCA.Gov/DayCamps
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Monday, August 20, 2012 |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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City Hall, Council Chambers, 3031 Torrance Blvd.
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Monday, August 20, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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City Hall, West Annex commission room, 3031 Torrance Blvd.
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Monday, August 20, 2012 |
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Torrance-South Bay YMCA
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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
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012 |
(All Day)
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Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center
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Visit Madrona Marsh Nature Center to purchase your tickets for this years Moonlight Magic Fundraising Event.
A Fundraising Celebration on the Preserve in the Moonlight.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration takes place at City Hall West Annex 3031 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503
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The After School Program is geared towards youth in elementary and middle schools. This recreation program is designed to promote self-esteem through group interaction and self-expression.
The program offers games, sports, music, group discussions, guest speakers and a wide variety of activities. Structured time is set aside for homework each day. This is not a tutorial based program.
This program is based on a ratio of one staff member per 10 youth at Elementary School and one staff member per 13 youth at Middle Schools.
Enrollment is limited at all schools. PLEASE NOTE: The After School Club Program is designed for Torrance Residents. Torrance residents will have the first opportunity to register for the program. After the resident registration, Non-Torrance residents will have an opportunity to register for any remaining spaces.
The After School Club Program follows the TUSD calendar and meets on campus Monday-Friday after school until 6 p.m. The program is offered at the following schools:
Elementary Schools:
Arnold: 4100 W. 227th St.
Carr: 3404 W. 168th St.
Edison: 3800 W.182nd St.
Greenwood: 1520 Greenwood Ave.
Torrance: 2125 Lincoln Ave.
Victor: 4820 Spencer St.
Walteria: 24456 Madison St.
Yukon: 17815 Yukon Ave.
Middle Schools:
Bert Lynn: 5038 Halison St.
Casimir: 17220 Casimir Ave.
Hull: 2080 W. 231st St.
Madrona: 21364 Madrona Ave.
Magruder: 4100 W. 185th St.
Richardson: 23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
For information on the After School Club Program and a variety of other youth programs, please call the Community Services Department at (310) 618-2930.
All participants must be a student at the school for which they are registering and also must be picked up by an adult, age 18 or older.
* Resident walk-in registration begins August 21, 2012.
* Non-resident walk-in registration begins August 28, 2012.
Applications and additional information are available online at: http://www.TorranceCA.Gov/AfterSchool
To have an application mailed to you or for further information, please call (310) 618-2930
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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City Hall West Annex
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Registration for Fall Classes begins for Torrance residents.
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Tuesday, August 21, 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. Free! For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012 |
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Greenwood Park-1520 Greenwood Avenue, La Romeria Park-19501 Inglewood Avenue, Wilson Park-2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
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Don’t spend Summer at home! Come to summer camp and enjoy fun filled days participating in indoor crafts, outdoor games, walking field trips and an excursion every week!
Torrance Summer Camps will hold 10 weekly sessions from Monday, June 18, 2012 to Friday, August 24, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fees range from $125 to $155 per week.
Fun Camp, for ages 6-11, is held at
Greenwood Park and La Romeria Park.
Teen Camp, for ages 12-14, is held at Greenwood Park.
Sports Camp, for ages 7-13, is held at Wilson Park.
Extended Care is also available for Camps. Morning Care is 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Fees are $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents. After Care is 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fees are for $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents.
For more information please phone (310) 618-2930 or visit http://www.TorranceCA.Gov/DayCamps
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012 |
9:00 AM
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City Hall, West Annex Commission Room, 3031 Torrance Blvd.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Community Meeting Room, 3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance
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Seniors, caregivers, family & friends are invited to learn about the latest scams. Resource information will be available from the NTVCC (National Telemarketing Victim Call Center), KEEP-SAFE, H.E.L.P., Torrance Library’s WOW - Words on Wheels Program, Torrance Senior Programs, and Torrance Focal Point on Aging - Information and Referral. No reservations are necessary, and light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Torrance Police Department and the Torrance Community Services Department.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
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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 or more per year. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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3320 Civic Center Drive
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Opening reception, Saturday July 21, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free to the public.
Gallery Two - 80 Days - A declaration of Customs
A hypothetical touring exhibition of one-night only presentations, each in a different country, 12 in all over 80 days
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012 |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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City Hall, Council Chamber, 3031 Torrance Bl.
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5:30 p.m. Executive Session,
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012 |
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Torrance-South Bay YMCA
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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
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 |
(All Day)
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Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center
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Visit Madrona Marsh Nature Center to purchase your tickets for this years Moonlight Magic Fundraising Event.
A Fundraising Celebration on the Preserve in the Moonlight.
Dinner, music, auctions, dancing, and laughter.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 |
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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1317 Sartori Ave. Torrance
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Over 175 vendors set up in the streets of Historic Downtown Torrance on Sartori, El Prado & Marcelina, right off of Torrance Blvd. from 8 am to 3 pm, FREE Admission & Parking. In addition to the vintage sellers there are many antique & specialty shops open as well as great restaurants, sports bars, bakery and market. This year , the Antique Street Faire will celebrate 14 years in downtown Torrance!
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration takes place at City Hall West Annex 3031 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503
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The After School Program is geared towards youth in elementary and middle schools. This recreation program is designed to promote self-esteem through group interaction and self-expression.
The program offers games, sports, music, group discussions, guest speakers and a wide variety of activities. Structured time is set aside for homework each day. This is not a tutorial based program.
This program is based on a ratio of one staff member per 10 youth at Elementary School and one staff member per 13 youth at Middle Schools.
Enrollment is limited at all schools. PLEASE NOTE: The After School Club Program is designed for Torrance Residents. Torrance residents will have the first opportunity to register for the program. After the resident registration, Non-Torrance residents will have an opportunity to register for any remaining spaces.
The After School Club Program follows the TUSD calendar and meets on campus Monday-Friday after school until 6 p.m. The program is offered at the following schools:
Elementary Schools:
Arnold: 4100 W. 227th St.
Carr: 3404 W. 168th St.
Edison: 3800 W.182nd St.
Greenwood: 1520 Greenwood Ave.
Torrance: 2125 Lincoln Ave.
Victor: 4820 Spencer St.
Walteria: 24456 Madison St.
Yukon: 17815 Yukon Ave.
Middle Schools:
Bert Lynn: 5038 Halison St.
Casimir: 17220 Casimir Ave.
Hull: 2080 W. 231st St.
Madrona: 21364 Madrona Ave.
Magruder: 4100 W. 185th St.
Richardson: 23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
For information on the After School Club Program and a variety of other youth programs, please call the Community Services Department at (310) 618-2930.
All participants must be a student at the school for which they are registering and also must be picked up by an adult, age 18 or older.
* Resident walk-in registration begins August 21, 2012.
* Non-resident walk-in registration begins August 28, 2012.
Applications and additional information are available online at: http://www.TorranceCA.Gov/AfterSchool
To have an application mailed to you or for further information, please call (310) 618-2930
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 |
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Greenwood Park-1520 Greenwood Avenue, La Romeria Park-19501 Inglewood Avenue, Wilson Park-2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
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Don’t spend Summer at home! Come to summer camp and enjoy fun filled days participating in indoor crafts, outdoor games, walking field trips and an excursion every week!
Torrance Summer Camps will hold 10 weekly sessions from Monday, June 18, 2012 to Friday, August 24, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fees range from $125 to $155 per week.
Fun Camp, for ages 6-11, is held at
Greenwood Park and La Romeria Park.
Teen Camp, for ages 12-14, is held at Greenwood Park.
Sports Camp, for ages 7-13, is held at Wilson Park.
Extended Care is also available for Camps. Morning Care is 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Fees are $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents. After Care is 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fees are for $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents.
For more information please phone (310) 618-2930 or visit http://www.TorranceCA.Gov/DayCamps
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
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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 or more per year. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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3320 Civic Center Drive
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Opening reception, Saturday July 21, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free to the public.
Gallery Two - 80 Days - A declaration of Customs
A hypothetical touring exhibition of one-night only presentations, each in a different country, 12 in all over 80 days
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 |
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Del Amo Blvd. & Maple Avenue
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Located in a central portion of Torrance, the segment exists between Crenshaw Blvd. and Maple Ave. Beginning Wednesday, August 22 the new 4 lane divided roadway will provide an additional east-west route throughout Torrance. Construction also included widening the existing segment of Del Amo Blvd. between Maple Ave. and Prairie Ave., a new grade separation, new traffic signals, drainage improvements and utility relocation.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 |
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Torrance-South Bay YMCA
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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
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Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
(All Day)
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Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center
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Visit Madrona Marsh Nature Center to purchase your tickets for this years Moonlight Magic Fundraising Event.
A Fundraising Celebration on the Preserve in the Moonlight.
Dinner, music, auctions, dancing, and laughter.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration takes place at City Hall West Annex 3031 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503
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The After School Program is geared towards youth in elementary and middle schools. This recreation program is designed to promote self-esteem through group interaction and self-expression.
The program offers games, sports, music, group discussions, guest speakers and a wide variety of activities. Structured time is set aside for homework each day. This is not a tutorial based program.
This program is based on a ratio of one staff member per 10 youth at Elementary School and one staff member per 13 youth at Middle Schools.
Enrollment is limited at all schools. PLEASE NOTE: The After School Club Program is designed for Torrance Residents. Torrance residents will have the first opportunity to register for the program. After the resident registration, Non-Torrance residents will have an opportunity to register for any remaining spaces.
The After School Club Program follows the TUSD calendar and meets on campus Monday-Friday after school until 6 p.m. The program is offered at the following schools:
Elementary Schools:
Arnold: 4100 W. 227th St.
Carr: 3404 W. 168th St.
Edison: 3800 W.182nd St.
Greenwood: 1520 Greenwood Ave.
Torrance: 2125 Lincoln Ave.
Victor: 4820 Spencer St.
Walteria: 24456 Madison St.
Yukon: 17815 Yukon Ave.
Middle Schools:
Bert Lynn: 5038 Halison St.
Casimir: 17220 Casimir Ave.
Hull: 2080 W. 231st St.
Madrona: 21364 Madrona Ave.
Magruder: 4100 W. 185th St.
Richardson: 23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
For information on the After School Club Program and a variety of other youth programs, please call the Community Services Department at (310) 618-2930.
All participants must be a student at the school for which they are registering and also must be picked up by an adult, age 18 or older.
* Resident walk-in registration begins August 21, 2012.
* Non-resident walk-in registration begins August 28, 2012.
Applications and additional information are available online at: http://www.TorranceCA.Gov/AfterSchool
To have an application mailed to you or for further information, please call (310) 618-2930
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Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Greenwood Park-1520 Greenwood Avenue, La Romeria Park-19501 Inglewood Avenue, Wilson Park-2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
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Don’t spend Summer at home! Come to summer camp and enjoy fun filled days participating in indoor crafts, outdoor games, walking field trips and an excursion every week!
Torrance Summer Camps will hold 10 weekly sessions from Monday, June 18, 2012 to Friday, August 24, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fees range from $125 to $155 per week.
Fun Camp, for ages 6-11, is held at
Greenwood Park and La Romeria Park.
Teen Camp, for ages 12-14, is held at Greenwood Park.
Sports Camp, for ages 7-13, is held at Wilson Park.
Extended Care is also available for Camps. Morning Care is 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Fees are $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents. After Care is 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fees are for $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents.
For more information please phone (310) 618-2930 or visit http://www.TorranceCA.Gov/DayCamps
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Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
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Join the Propagation Society and Linda Gonzales as we plant seed 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. Ages 21+. Free! For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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3320 Civic Center Drive
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Opening reception, Saturday July 21, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free to the public.
Gallery Two - 80 Days - A declaration of Customs
A hypothetical touring exhibition of one-night only presentations, each in a different country, 12 in all over 80 days
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Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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1225 El Prado Ave., Torrance, CA 90501
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The Downtown Torrance Market Place is held every Thursday from 3 to 7. Produce, Flowers, Arts & Crafts, Vintage & More. Food Tastings, Cooking Demos & Live Music. Happy Hour and Market specials from Downtown restaurants and shops!
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Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
6:00 PM
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20285 Western Avenue, Ste. 100, Torrance
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Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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Southeast Library, 23115 Arlington Ave.
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The Creative Spirit Book Group meets monthly to discuss books and authors. This group is free and no registration is required. Please call the Southeast Library at 310-530-5044 for more information.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
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Torrance-South Bay YMCA
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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
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Friday, August 24, 2012 |
(All Day)
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Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center
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Visit Madrona Marsh Nature Center to purchase your tickets for this years Moonlight Magic Fundraising Event.
A Fundraising Celebration on the Preserve in the Moonlight.
Dinner, music, auctions, dancing, and laughter.
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Friday, August 24, 2012 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration takes place at City Hall West Annex 3031 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503
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The After School Program is geared towards youth in elementary and middle schools. This recreation program is designed to promote self-esteem through group interaction and self-expression.
The program offers games, sports, music, group discussions, guest speakers and a wide variety of activities. Structured time is set aside for homework each day. This is not a tutorial based program.
This program is based on a ratio of one staff member per 10 youth at Elementary School and one staff member per 13 youth at Middle Schools.
Enrollment is limited at all schools. PLEASE NOTE: The After School Club Program is designed for Torrance Residents. Torrance residents will have the first opportunity to register for the program. After the resident registration, Non-Torrance residents will have an opportunity to register for any remaining spaces.
The After School Club Program follows the TUSD calendar and meets on campus Monday-Friday after school until 6 p.m. The program is offered at the following schools:
Elementary Schools:
Arnold: 4100 W. 227th St.
Carr: 3404 W. 168th St.
Edison: 3800 W.182nd St.
Greenwood: 1520 Greenwood Ave.
Torrance: 2125 Lincoln Ave.
Victor: 4820 Spencer St.
Walteria: 24456 Madison St.
Yukon: 17815 Yukon Ave.
Middle Schools:
Bert Lynn: 5038 Halison St.
Casimir: 17220 Casimir Ave.
Hull: 2080 W. 231st St.
Madrona: 21364 Madrona Ave.
Magruder: 4100 W. 185th St.
Richardson: 23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
For information on the After School Club Program and a variety of other youth programs, please call the Community Services Department at (310) 618-2930.
All participants must be a student at the school for which they are registering and also must be picked up by an adult, age 18 or older.
* Resident walk-in registration begins August 21, 2012.
* Non-resident walk-in registration begins August 28, 2012.
Applications and additional information are available online at: http://www.TorranceCA.Gov/AfterSchool
To have an application mailed to you or for further information, please call (310) 618-2930
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Friday, August 24, 2012 |
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Greenwood Park-1520 Greenwood Avenue, La Romeria Park-19501 Inglewood Avenue, Wilson Park-2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
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Don’t spend Summer at home! Come to summer camp and enjoy fun filled days participating in indoor crafts, outdoor games, walking field trips and an excursion every week!
Torrance Summer Camps will hold 10 weekly sessions from Monday, June 18, 2012 to Friday, August 24, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fees range from $125 to $155 per week.
Fun Camp, for ages 6-11, is held at
Greenwood Park and La Romeria Park.
Teen Camp, for ages 12-14, is held at Greenwood Park.
Sports Camp, for ages 7-13, is held at Wilson Park.
Extended Care is also available for Camps. Morning Care is 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Fees are $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents. After Care is 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fees are for $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents.
For more information please phone (310) 618-2930 or visit http://www.TorranceCA.Gov/DayCamps
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Friday, August 24, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
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"Friday Fun" is a hands-on program for preschoolers, ages 3-6 years and their parents or guardians. The program will be offered at no charge every Friday from 10-12:00 p.m. Call Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. for that week's Friday Fun program. The program will incorporate story time, science, art and a tour emphasizing the chosen topic, Some weeks there will also be potting or other activities. The topics emphasize respect for all living things and prepare the children (and parents) to be good stewards of the planet. Free! Donations accepted. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 20 kids. To register and for more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
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Friday, August 24, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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3320 Civic Center Drive
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Opening reception, Saturday July 21, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free to the public.
Gallery Two - 80 Days - A declaration of Customs
A hypothetical touring exhibition of one-night only presentations, each in a different country, 12 in all over 80 days
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Friday, August 24, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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All are invited to join us for family movies in the Polly Watts Story Theater. The movies are free, sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for titles for more information.
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Friday, August 24, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Follow the story of Tevye the milkman as he struggles with poverty, the prejudicial attitudes of non-Jews, and the entanglements and challenges of marrying off five daughters. Enjoy the timeless classic music of Fiddler including Tradition!, If I Were a Rich Man, Matchmaker, Sunrise, Sunset, and Do You Love Me?
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Friday, August 24, 2012 |
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Torrance-South Bay YMCA
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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
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Friday, August 24, 2012 |
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
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View the works of local artists portraying the beauty of the Madrona Marsh Preserve. Exhibits on display daily in the Madrona Marsh Nature Center. Free! For more information please contact the Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
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