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Community Calendar
Friday, May 25
Coping with Copland
There is a free Copland pre-concert lecture at 7:30pm for the Artists of the Future program at 8:15pm at El Camino College, Marsee Auditorium, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, starting at 7:30pm. 379-9725 or 539-4649.
Saturday, May 26
Teach someone to read
The South Bay Literacy Council is holding an information/orientation meeting in the meeting room at the Torrance Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd. Volunteer reading tutors are needed from 10-11am for English-speaking adults. 373-7003.
Birds fly, people walk
The Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance is having its Nature Bird Walk on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27, starting at 10am. 782-8989.
Buy a business
The California Businesses For Sale Foundation is holding a free workshop, "How To Buy A Business," 22700 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 115, Torrance. RSVP at 539-8300.
Sunday, May 27.
Historical walk
The Torrance Historical Society is hosting a free walking tour of Downtown Torrance, starting at the Torrance Historical Museum, 1345 Post Avenue, at 1:30 p.m. 328-5392.
Wish you were here
The Torrance South Bay Postcard Collectors is conducting their monthly meeting from 2-4 p.m. at the General Aviation Center, 3301 Airport Drive, Torrance. 328-8989.
Up, up, and away
WWII airplanes flown in the movie "Pearl Harbor" are on display at the Museum of Flying, 1772 Donald Douglas Loop North, Santa Monica, 11am-3pm. Bring in your ticket stub from the film, and receive a $1 off admission, good through December 7, 2001. Admission is $7, adults; $5 seniors; $3, children 16 and under. 392-8822.
Upcoming/Ongoing
LeGrande volleyball
The AVA Beach Volleyball Clinic is at the Manhattan Beach Pier on Monday nights, June 4, 17, 18, and 25 for four weeks, and features the pro-beach volleyball star, Lee LeGrande. Register by Friday, June 1st. Space is limited to 20 participants, so sign up early. 395-5097.
Viva la lifeguards
The Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department is looking for qualified individuals to work in the aquatics program at Begg Pool this summer beginning in June. The following positions are being recruited:
Lifeguard/Instructor: Applicants must be 17 years old and posses current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard CPR, and First Aid cards. Previous lifeguard experience is desirable. The salary is $9.28 per hour.
Lifeguard: Applicants must be 17 years old and posses current American Red Cross certification including Lifeguard CPR, and First Aid cards. Water Safety Instruction certification is highly desirable. The salary is $8.66 per hour.
Cashier/Locker Room Attendant: Applicants must be 16 years old with a good work ethic. The salary is $7.20 per hour. Applications may also be picked up at 1400 Highland Avenue. 802-5256.
English country dancing
There is English Country Dancing the first and third Thursdays of the month, from 8-10pm. and is being held at First United Methodist Church, 1551 El Prado Avenue, Torrance. Admission is $5. 793-7499.
By redesign
A taping of the Hermosa Beach City Council’s special meeting of the re-designing of the municipal pier, held March 26, will be shown on cable channel 8 in Hermosa and Manhattan beaches only, Thursday, May 31. 374-1258.