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Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
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The Torrance Certified Farmers' Market offers top quality produce from over 60 California farms. The market is held at Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center. Listen to live music, and stay for breakfast or lunch.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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Bob Shanmam, from Wild Birds Unlimited, will conduct a hands-on instructive seminar on birding binoculars. Which is right for you and how to get the most out of them. $5 donations accepted. The class is best for adults.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Del Amo Fashion Center, 3525 West Carson St., Torrance
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Every year over 60 schools ranging from Fontana High School in California, to John F. Kennedy High School in Guam come together for the JROTC Golden Bear Nationals.
This year North (Torrance) High Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) will host this national competitive event.
The schools compete against each other in different categories such as 4-man Armed, and Unarmed.
Free parking. Open to all.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
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.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
9:00 AM - Noon
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Location TBA
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Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Community Meeting Room, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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The Friends will offer a huge selection of fiction and non-fiction books, many Art and older out-of-print books - all at bargain prices. A variety of records, CDs, cassette tapes, VHS tapes, and DVDs will also be offered. New for this sale! Boxfuls of Educational Instructional Materials, Sheet Music and Music Instruction, Patterns for Craft and Sewing projects, African-American non-fiction books and novels.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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Do your kids enjoy painting? Here's an opportunity for children to learn to paint or sharpen already acquired watercolor skills with local artist Jennifer Siegal. Watercolors and paper are provided.
Age 8+. $10 per student. Please pay at the counter, when you arrive at the Nature Center.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Ken Miller Recreation Center located at 3341 Torrance Boulevard in Torrance.
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The Torrance Sister City Association will be presenting its annual Bunka-Sai Japanese Cultural Festival on April 30 and May 1, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ken Miller Recreation Center located at 3341 Torrance Boulevard in Torrance.
The Festival will feature performances, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, martial arts, dance, music and other fun activities. Japanese food and gifts will be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit the Student Cultural Exchange Program.
2011 Bunka-Sai Performance Schedule
As of March 14, 2011 / Organized by Lori Eurich
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Official Greeting by: Susan Rhilinger, City Councilmember
MC – pending
11:50 Koto music. Traditional music played by Wakiko Inaba on a long-stringed instrument played with picks.
12:30 Tea ceremony. Traditional performed by Sakiko Monuki featuring Urasenke school.
1:10 South Bay Judo. The "gentle way" of self defense and discipline.
1:50 Naginata. A martial art of power and grace with sweeping movements.
2:30 Kendo. A type of martial arts known as the "way of the sword."
3:10 Classical Nagauta music. Mikko Henson will play classical songs on the shamisen, a stringed instrument.
3:50 Kishin Taiko. Large wooden drums played with sticks at festive events.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Official Greeting by Gene Barnett, City Councilman
MC – Tricia Takasugi, Fox 11 News Reporter
11:50 Shodo calligraphy. Hiroko Ikuta will show ink-dipped brush painting of Japanese characters.
12:30 Yukata show & Kashiwa Odori. Demo of street dance by TSCA past Exchange Program participants in colorful festival attire.
1:10 Dance. Bandomitsuhiro-kai will perform traditional dances by youngsters and women in kimono.
1:50 Koto music. Mrs. Awaya will play songs on her 13-stringed traditional instrument.
2:30 Traditional folk music. Matsutoyo-kai will play folk songs with the shakuhachi flute.
3:10 Aikido. Martial arts that focuses on self defense, physical fitness and spiritual awareness.
3:50 Isami Taiko. Gardena Buddhist Church youth group will play the big drums popular at festivals.
For more information please call the City of Torrance Community Services Department at (310) 618-2930.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Torrance Art Museum - 3320 Civic Center Drive
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The first in a series of exhibitions of international projects, focusing on the link betwseen artists from other countries and those here in Los Angeles from a similar cultural background. Curated by Yuko Waukaume and Max Presneill
Museum hours of operation: Tues - Sat 11am - 5pm
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Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Torrance Cultural Arts Center [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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This hugely popular festival features performances, exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops of Japanese dance, music, martial arts, flower arranging, calligraphy, a tea ceremony, and more! A variety of Japanese foods will tantalize your taste buds and there will be games for the children to enjoy. Don’t miss this fun-filled family event.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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West High Parking Lot , 20401 Victor, Torrance
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The first local Food Truck Roundup Fundraiser will be put on by West High All Sports Booster Club.
At least eight trucks offering all kinds of food, from Vietnamese to Southern-style barbecue to Mediterranean will be serving your favorite food. Famous trucks such as India Jones, Barbie's Q, La Rue de Paris, No Reservations Catering, Tasty Meats, Chunk N Chip, Valentino's Pizza and South Philly Experience will be there.
A disc jockey - DJ Dewey - will be on hand to play tunes as people dine.
Sponsored by the West High All Sports Booster Club, the party will be in the parking lot of the school and will raise money for 21 sports programs.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
2:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Two-time Comedy Magician of the Year, Chipper Lowell brings his high energy and original brand of hilarious fun and tricks to Torrance. Blending visual stunts, comedy, magic, juggling, multimedia and more into a one-of-a-kind performance, Chipper will have you rolling in the aisles. Joining him is special guest Jade, who was named Female Magician of the Year and has toured internationally. Suitable for all ages!
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Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
7:00 PM - 11:55 PM
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George Nakano Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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THE NEW PRESIDENT GREATLY EXPANDS AMERICA'S FORCES TO BEGIN A GROUND WAR
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Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Two-time Comedy Magician of the Year, Chipper Lowell brings his high energy and original brand of hilarious fun and tricks to Torrance. Blending visual stunts, comedy, magic, juggling, multimedia and more into a one-of-a-kind performance, Chipper will have you rolling in the aisles. Joining him is special guest Jade, who was named Female Magician of the Year and has toured internationally. Suitable for all ages!
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