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Ticket sales for Moonlight Magic

Madrona Marsh

Date: Sat, Sep 8, 2012 Description: 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.

Habitat Restoration / Community Service for Students

Nature Center

Date: Sat, Sep 8, 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 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. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.

Free Residential Hazardous and E-Waste Roundup in the City of South Pasadena

Alison Sherman

Date: Sat, Sep 8, 2012 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Description: Properly dispose of your residential hazardous, electronic, and sharps waste by bringing it to a roundup open to all L.A. County residents. NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ONLY FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.

FALL KIDS EXPO- FAMILY FUN FEST

Nature Center

Date: Sat, Sep 8, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Description: Celebrating Kids & Back to School! Kid-friendly activities including continuous performances at the Kids Club Stage. Their will be a 20 minute presentation regarding turtle and tortoises at 11:30 a.m. Special prizes awarded to encourage families to visit all booths within the mall! For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.

THE RICHARD SHERMAN TRIO (Seaside Community Church)

Torrance Cultural Arts Center

Date: Sat, Sep 8, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM Description: The 28th annual Richard Sherman Trio is a benefit jazz concert for Seaside Community Church in Torrance. Support of this event over the years has enabled Seaside to provide facilities for community groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Champion Youth Dance, The Department of Child and Family Services, as well as underwrite thousands of dollars of support towards domestic violence shelters, outreach for Hepi Indians, and rebuilding homes in Nicaragua.

Ticket sales for Moonlight Magic

Madrona Marsh

Date: Sun, Sep 9, 2012 Description: 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.

Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Open

Library Administration

Date: Sun, Sep 9, 2012 Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Description: The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open this Sunday.

Second Sunday Science for the whole family "Fall Migration of Birds-a bird walk and slide show"

Nature Center

Date: Sun, Sep 9, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Description: Join Ron Melin as he talks about fall migration and what species of birds visit the Preserve during this time of year. After the talk and slide show presentation, enjoy a walk on the Madrona Marsh Preserve looking for fall migratory birds. $5 per person or $10 per family. Pre-registration is recommended. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.

Hops For Health

Theresa Plakos

Date: Sun, Sep 9, 2012 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Description: Join Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach (CSC-RB), as they present the third annual �Hops For Health� to raise awareness for Men�s Cancers. This �Men only� fundraising event in partnership with Red Car Brewery and Restaurant located at 1266 Sartori Avenue � Torrance, CA Bottoms up fellas! Guys will enjoy a fun-filled evening--with delicious pub food, basketball hoop competition, golf ball raffle, hole-in-one putting contest sponsored by TaylorMade Golf and a tour of the brewery from the Brew Master and owner Bob Brandt. The event will also include exciting Silent and Live auctions with the chance to win a 6-night stay at the Marriot Hotel in Costa Rica. Join the guys for a night of beer and buddies. Event sponsors include Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Vantage Oncology. Proceeds will benefit the more than 140 free programs per month offered by Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach.

Ticket sales for Moonlight Magic

Madrona Marsh

Date: Mon, Sep 10, 2012 Description: 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.

After School Club Open Walk In Registration

Vic Arevalo

Date: Mon, Sep 10, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Description: 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 ten youth at Elementary School and one staff member per thirteen 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 6:00 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.

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

Civil Service Commission

Laura Lohnes

Date: Mon, Sep 10, 2012 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sister City Association

City Clerk

Date: Mon, Sep 10, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM

Library Commission

City Clerk

Date: Mon, Sep 10, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM - 11:59 PM

"Key to the City" presented to Carmelita Jeter

Christopher Lum

Date: Tue, Sep 11, 2012 Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Description: Carmelita Jeter, an Olympic Gold Medalist and fellow Bishop Montgomery High School Alumni will be presented with the "Key to the City" on September 11th, 2012. The presentation will begin at the start of the City Council Meeting.

Ticket sales for Moonlight Magic

Madrona Marsh

Date: Tue, Sep 11, 2012 Description: 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.

After School Club Open Walk In Registration

Vic Arevalo

Date: Tue, Sep 11, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Description: 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 ten youth at Elementary School and one staff member per thirteen youth at Middle Schools. Enrollment is limited at all schools.

The After School Club Program follows the TUSD calendar and meets on campus Monday-Friday after school until 6:00 p.m. The program is offered at the following schools:

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.

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

Telecommunications Committee - DARK

City Clerk

Date: Tue, Sep 11, 2012 Time: 9:00 AM

Mornings on the Marsh

Nature Center

Date: Tue, Sep 11, 2012 Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Description: 2nd Tuesday of every month from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Discover this hidden jewel, right in our backyard. Enjoy a leisurely, easy stroll on the Madrona Marsh Preserve with a docent and learn about this fasinating vernal marsh. Free! Donations accepted. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.

Commission on Aging

City Clerk

Date: Tue, Sep 11, 2012 Time: 9:30 AM

Tuesday and Wednesday Weeders

Nature Center

Date: Tue, Sep 11, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - Noon Description: Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. 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.

City Council Meeting

City Clerk

Date: Tue, Sep 11, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Description: 5:30 p.m. Executive Session, 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

Ticket sales for Moonlight Magic

Madrona Marsh

Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 Description: 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.

Birds of Madronna - a walk with Bob Shanman

Nature Center

Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Description: 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 of the Madrona Marsh Preserve. Bob Shanman is a local birding expert and vibrant speaker. Free! For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.

After School Club Open Walk In Registration

Vic Arevalo

Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Description: 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 ten youth at Elementary School and one staff member per thirteen youth at Middle Schools. Enrollment is limited at all schools.

The After School Club Program follows the TUSD calendar and meets on campus Monday-Friday after school until 6:00 p.m. The program is offered at the following schools:

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.

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

Tuesday and Wednesday Weeders

Nature Center

Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - Noon Description: Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. 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.

Lunch with Torrance Adult School

Dana Vinke

Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Description: The Torrance Adult School will be at the Library during lunch time to demonstrate the many courses they have to offer. Bring your lunch and see which classes TAS has for you.

Liability Claims Review Board

City Clerk

Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 Time: 4:30 PM

Cable TV Advisory Board

City Clerk

Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

City Clerk

Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM

The Artisan Guitar Ensemble

Dana Vinke

Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Description: The Artisan Guitar Ensemble consists of guitarist Max Mendoza, Andre Giraldo, and Daniel Ramirez. They play renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, and contemporary music. Their mission is to bring high quality chamber music to a wide audience.This event is free. Seating is limited and is first-come, first-seated

Ticket sales for Moonlight Magic

Madrona Marsh

Date: Thu, Sep 13, 2012 Description: 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.

After School Club Open Walk In Registration

Vic Arevalo

Date: Thu, Sep 13, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Description: 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 ten youth at Elementary School and one staff member per thirteen youth at Middle Schools. Enrollment is limited at all schools.

The After School Club Program follows the TUSD calendar and meets on campus Monday-Friday after school until 6:00 p.m. The program is offered at the following schools:

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.

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

Mayhem in the AM

Henderson Library

Date: Thu, Sep 13, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM Description: 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.

Biography and Memoirs Book Discussion Group

Reference Department

Date: Thu, Sep 13, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Description: 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.

Propagation Society

Nature Center

Date: Thu, Sep 13, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Description: 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 of every month. Best for adults or college age students. Ages 21+. Free! For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.

Downtown Torrance Market Place

Julie Randall

Date: Thu, Sep 13, 2012 Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Description: 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!

Airport Commission

City Clerk

Date: Thu, Sep 13, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM

Ticket sales for Moonlight Magic

Madrona Marsh

Date: Fri, Sep 14, 2012 Description: 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.

After School Club Open Walk In Registration

Vic Arevalo

Date: Fri, Sep 14, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Description: 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 ten youth at Elementary School and one staff member per thirteen youth at Middle Schools. Enrollment is limited at all schools.

The After School Club Program follows the TUSD calendar and meets on campus Monday-Friday after school until 6:00 p.m. The program is offered at the following schools:

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.

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

Friday Fun

Nature Center

Date: Fri, Sep 14, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - Noon Description: "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. to enroll 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 call the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.