Rock Around the Block
You're invited to the Sares Regis Group and the Torrance Historical Society's 1950s-style FREE family-FUN summer event in celebration of Torrance's All-America City Award -- one of America's original and most prestigious community recognition awards.
This event is open to the public and will be held in front of the Torrance Historical Society & Museum . Post Avenue will be blocked off from Cravens to Sartori, so guests can . . .
• View vintage cars courtesy of local car owners
• Bop to 50s music by DJ Ozzie
• Munch on a meal in a box - Torrance Bakery’s classic oven roasted turkey sandwich (or veggie), chips & salad (served from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM - while supplies last - $11)
• See special exhibits featuring the original All-America City congratulatory telegram from President Eisenhower, along with the All-America City button & logo
• Capture a "Kodak Moment" with Jared Sidney Torrance
• Check-out high school yearbooks -- the Torrance Historical Society has the largest collection in the City
• Play retro games like Dime Toss or paint a pet rock
• Enter the hula hoop, bubble gum blowin', Torrance Bakery cake walk and pie eating contests - there are prizes!
The Bartlett Senior (over 50) Center will also be hosting an Open House this same night -- you can dine inside! The Torrance Woman's Club will have their 1950s Club scrapbook available for viewing! Also, the Torrelle's -- a group of City employees who sing 50s and 60s songs in a cappella, will entertain guests while strolling through the crowd.
Alex Hattori, world-renowned yo-yo champ, will also be on stage amazing the crowd with his award-winning tricks and will do a live demo for those who want to learn the skill of yo-yo-ing!
Guests will also have the opportunity to learn hands-on CPR from the Torrance Fire Dept. to the Bee Gee's song of "Stayin' Alive."
Be there or be square!
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