CITY OF TORRANCE WINTER 2019 SEASONS 2019 City of Torrance Rose Float Turkey Trot 3-Mile Fun Run The Power of Music Check out the Winter Season Programs and Classes Registration Information is on Page 5. Decorate with the Torrance Rose Float Association Orientation: Show your civic pride while having fun! If you want November 15, 7:00pm to help decorate the City of Torrance’s entry into Katy Geissert Civic Center Library the Tournament of Roses Parade, please attend the orientation meeting. Decorating Dates: For more information, visit November 24 www.TorranceRoseFloat.Org. December 1 & 26 –30 39th Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot 3-Mile Fun Run Thursday, November 22, 8:00am Sam’s Club Parking Lot Join us for this family-oriented Fun Run! 2601 Skypark Drive All individuals participating MUST BE REGISTERED! For more information, see the back cover. $30 by November 19 and $35 on November 21 & 22 36th Annual Sunday, DecemberChristmas 9, 9:00am – 4:00pm Boutique Charles H. Wilson Park Come find that one-of-a-kind handcrafted gift, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. take a photo with Santa, or visit the children’s craft area. Pets are not allowed in the Boutique area. Free Admission! Torrance Civic Chorale presents: Winter MiracLes Friday & Saturday, December 14 & 15, 8:00pm James R. Armstrong Theatre For more information, visit www.TorranceCivicChorale.Org. 3330 Civic Center Drive For ticket information, call the Box Office at (310) 781-7171, Reserved Seating is $25. or visit www.TorranceCA.Gov/TCACTickets. Breakfast and A Visit with Santa Saturday, December 15, 9:00am –12:00pm Torrance Cultural Arts Center The program will include breakfast, entertainment, 3330 Civic Center Drive music, special activities and a photo with Santa (bring your camera). $20 per person – no registrations will be For more information visit taken at the event. www.TorranceCA.Gov/Our-City/Recreation/Special-Events. Torrance Certified Farmers’ Market Tuesdays & Saturdays, 8:00am –1:00pm Charles H. Wilson Park We’re here to help you provide your family with the 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard freshest, most wholesome fruits and vegetables available directly from California farmers. Our Open Year Round… growers take pride in offering a variety of top Rain or Shine! quality produce, friendly service, and fair prices! Table of Contents City News ............................................... 4 Activities & Programs Registration ......................................... 5-6 Art Programs .......................................... 28 • Art Charter Clubs Class Information • Torrance Art Museum Art .................................................... 7-11 Senior Activities ...................................... 29 • Ceramics & Clay • Drawing & Painting Special Programs ...................................... 29 • Jewelry • Afterschool Programs • Literary Arts • Adaptive Recreation Programs • Mixed Media Teen Activities .......................................... 30 • Photography • High School – The ATTIC • Workshops • Middle School – Co-Rec Club Dance ............................................. 11-14 • Ballet Facilities & Programs • Combination Dance Classes • Cultural Dance Classes Facility Booking ........................................ 31 • Jazz and Hip Hop Southern California Live Steamers ................. 31 • Tap Dancing • Torrance Dance & Drill Team Torrance Community Gardens ....................... 31 Exercise & Movement ........................... 15-17 Torrance Cultural Arts Center ....................... 31 • Combination Exercises • Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation • Dance Style Exercises • Torrance Performing Arts Consortium • Pilates and Yoga Gymnastics ....................................... 17-18 Other City Facilities Kids 0-5 Years .................................... 18-19 Library ............................................... 32-33 • Early Childhood Education Program Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve ........ 34 • Family Fun-Time Martial Arts........................................ 19-20 Music .............................................. 20-22 • Musical Instruments • Special Interest Music CITY COUNCIL • Vocal Performance Group Special Interest Classes ........................ 22-23 Mayor • American Sign Language Patrick J. Furey • Dog Obedience Charter Club • Emergency Preparedness (CERT) George K. Chen Milton S. Herring, I • Theatre Classes Tim Goodrich Aurelio Mattucci • Video Production Mike Griffiths Geoff Rizzo • Winter Day Camp Sports ............................................. 24-26 City Clerk City Treasurer • Charles H. Wilson Park Facilities Rebecca Poirier Dana Cortez • Golf • Special Interest Sports City Manager – Bocce Ball LeRoy J. Jackson – Fencing – Pintsize SportsTM • Sport Leagues, Adults & Youth • Tennis Swimming ........................................ 27-28 While the Community Services Department makes every effort to ensure that all information provided is listed as accurately as possible, please understand that we reserve the right to On the Covers: make necessary changes to classes and programs. Classes Front: 2019 City of Torrance Rose Float,“The Power of Music.” that do not meet the minimum enrollment requirement may Back: 39th Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Thanksgiving Day be cancelled one week before classes begin. For current class 3-Mile Fun Run. information visit www.TorranceCA.Gov/ClassRegistration. www.TorranceCA.Gov 3 City News Adults Youth Youth & Adults Torrance Community Television Center Follow Us On Social Media The City of Torrance has several ways you can stay up to date via social media. Like or follow us to see what is happening in the City. Stay informed with news, roadwork updates, information Join the Torrance Community Television team and produce about events, City Council meeting updates and more. the kind of programming you want to see! You’ll get the Facebook users can see our posts by liking us at training and assistance to make your ideas a reality. Certified Facebook.Com/TorranceCA. 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