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JPL INVITES PUBLIC TO ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE Jet Propulsion Laboratory News Advisory WHAT: NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., welcomes the public to its annual Open House on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The lab will salute the 40th anniversary of NASA's Apollo 11 mission - the first human landing on the moon. JPL will also celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, a United Nations-endorsed series of events around the world that commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first telescope observations of space and planets by Italian scientist Galileo Galilei. Open House highlights include: seeing JPL's next spacecraft bound for Mars, the Mars Science Laboratory, in the lab's biggest "clean room;" talking to scientists and engineers who work on missions to destinations such as Mars, Saturn, Jupiter and Earth's moon; and visiting JPL's Microdevices Lab, where engineers and scientists work in the wor...

Two incidents of the same scam have been reported in Old Torrance. Each incident has occurred in the evening and the suspect is described as an African American woman dressed in an medical smock frantically knocks on the door. She claims she lives down the street, but none of her neighbors are home. She just got a call --her husband is in construction and injured --or her husband was hurt at work and three of his fingers were cut off. She's got to get to the hospital in San Bernadino, but doesn't have enough gas. She needs money to get gas. She offers to leave her drivers license as proof that she'll pay it back. As it turns out she's hit the area south of Carson a few months ago and again this week. She claims to work at Harbor UCLA. The woman seems to cry a little and is in a "hurry up" panicked act--it is an act. As it turns out this same woman went to the same house with the same "emergency" a few months ago. So, far we know that she h...

You're invited to Easter In El Prado Park! The Old Torrance Neighborhood Association was founded in 1981. And . . . since its inception, OTNA has hosted Easter in El Prado Park -- 2009 marks our 28th consecutive year! It has become a tradition in our neighborhood. In fact, people that used to come to this event as a child are now bringing their children. On Easter Sunday, at 10:00 AM, Mr. & Mrs. Bun will arrive at El Prado Park in the bright blue "Bunny Mobile." Both will greet the 100+ kids, pose for Kodak moments, and then . . . Mr. Bun will lead the children in the Bunny Hop. After that, the Easter "egg" (candy) hunt begins - the kids LOVE it! (The parents love it too, 'cause you're outta there by 10:30 AM.) Bags will be handed out to each child prior to Mr. & Mrs. Bunny's arrival. If your child (niece, nephew, grandson and/or granddaughter) would prefer to bring their Easter basket to collect the candy, they are more then welcome ...

Have you ever flown on B-17 Bomber? Want to? Next weekend, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly in an authentic World War II B-17 bomber. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is offering historic flight experiences in its beautifully restored B-17G Flying Fortress "Aluminum Overcast." Take a trip back in time and feel the might of this magnificent flying machine, just as those young men did more than 50 years ago. You can experience a flight, or simply take a walk-through tour. Out of over 12,000 bombers that were built, this aircraft is one of handful of airworthy B-17s still flying. The EAA invites you to reserve a seat for a flight aboard this rare WWII bomber and experience "the ride of a lifetime." Here are the details . . . Who: EAA & the Torrance Air Fair Association What: B-17 Bomber flights, and walk-through tours When: Friday, April 10th, Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th Where: Zamperini Field, Torrance Airport. ENTRANC...

The Southeast Torrance Library, 23115 Arlington Avenue, is anticipated to reopen on Monday, April 13, 2009 at 11:00AM. The library has been closed for 3 1/2 months for refurbishment including new carpet, inside paint, electrical upgrade, internet upgrade and a new front desk. Open House will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM. John Bailey, President SETHA

The South Bay Lapidary & Mineral Society will be hosting a Gem & Mineral Show this weekend -- Saturday & Sunday, March 28th & 29th. This event will feature special guest exhibitors and demonstrators from the American Opal Society, the Fluorescent Mineral Society, the Route 66 Gold Miners, Inc., and our very own Petrified Forest. Here are the details . . . What: Gem & Mineral Show When: Saturday, March 28th - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM -- Sunday, March 29th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Where: Ken Miller Recreation Center - 3341 Torrance Blvd., Torrance Cost: Free admission, parking, and door prizes Info: 310.318.2170 or Lesneff@aol.com for www.palosverdes.com/sblap

How many volcanoes will be erupting in the cafeteria this year? Did the recent cold weather play havoc on growing bread mold? The annual John Adams Elementary School Science Fair is this Thursday night, March 26th, from 6:00PM to 7:30PM in the school cafeteria at 2121 238th St, Torrance. SETHA members are invited to attend the free event. Judges for the science fair will be Torrance High School students. They will make their selection based on the use of the scientific method, originality, presentation, ability to discuss the project, understanding of underlying concepts, and participation in making the display. One project from each grade level will be selected to represent Adams at the District Science Fair on April 2nd. John Bailey, President SETHA