Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc.Torrance CA 90501

The Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc., (SETHA) is sponsoring a tour of the Chen Art Gallery located at the world headquarters of Sunrider International in Torrance. It is a hidden treasure of Chinese art and artifacts. The museum features art and antiques with the only replica of a Qing Dynasty Imperial Throne at the beginning of the exhibit. The tour begins with a short visual presentation about Chinese history and culture. There is a Ming Dynasty bedroom furniture collection and an exquisite display of jade, bronze, porcelain ceramics and snuff bottles. Holly Chase, the museum coordinator, will be our guide on the museum tour. There are three Chinese museums in Los Angeles County but this is the only private art collection. The tours offers a way to experience and learn about Chinese culture in an impressive setting. After the museum tour, you can visit the garden which has a beautiful pagoda and a waterfall that flows into a koi fish pond. What: Chen Chines

Join us in raising funds for the Pick Family Assistance Fund at Rizzo's Pizzeria, 2350 West Sepulveda Blvd, east of Pennsylvania Avenue, Torrance, CA. All Day Friday, May 9th, 2008, 11:00AM to 9:00PM When you place your order, let them know it is for the Pick Family Assistance Fund and 20% of your purchases will be donated to the Pick Family Assistance Fund. The fundraiser on Thursday, May 8th, was an overwhelming success and extended another day because we could not accomodate everyone. For great bread sticks dripping in garlic butter and parmesan cheese; homemade, from scratch pizza; and the famous hot turkey sandwich on fresh baked bread, try Rizzo's.

As many of you know, Southeast Torrance was the scene of a tragic family event on Monday, April 28th. Residents of Southeast Torrance are deeply saddened by the loss of Tyler Pick, age 5 and Janelle Stern, his 62 year old grandmother. Tyler is survived by his mother, Jacqi and four year old sister, Nichole. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the surviving family. The Pick family has been devastated by the shooting deaths of their little boy and grandmother. As a community, we can show this family that we care and support them in their time of need. An assistance fund has been established by friends and neighbors on 230th Street in Southeast Torrance. Donations can be sent to: Pick Family Assistance Fund 1880 West Carson Street, # F282 Torrance CA 90501 If you have additional questions, please email them to pickfamilyfund@earthlink.net . With the