Moonstone & Mist Bookshop

Join fellow book lovers for a relaxing evening of community and reading. Readers of all ages are welcome to bring their own book, ebook, or audiobook to enjoy 60 minutes of silent reading followed by social time to chat, finish chapters, and take book photos. Drinks and snacks are available for order during the check-in period.

Local Event: Silent Reading Book Club

Los Angeles County

Redondo Beach

California

Silent Reading Book Club

Join fellow book lovers for a relaxing evening of community and reading. Readers of all ages are welcome to bring their own...

Join us for a special seasonal reading of Millie Fleur's Pumpkin Problem by Christy Mandin, where the residents of Garden Glen try to bring color back to town. After the story, enjoy a festive pumpkin decorating session perfect for the autumn season. This engaging event features the New York Times bestselling character Millie Fleur and includes stickers!

Local Event: Story Time

Story Time

Join us for a special seasonal reading of Millie Fleur's Pumpkin Problem by Christy Mandin, where the residents of Garden Glen...

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Downtown Torrance, 1266 Sartori Ave., Torrance, CA 90501

<h2>Shuttle Bus Service – courtesy of Supervisor Janice Hahn</h2>
·Schedule: Runs every 15 minutes from 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM
·Pick-Up Location: Wilson Park (look for the clearly marked “Scaredown Shuttle” stop near the main entrance) - <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=3cc26b12efa482a041ff77a2548950516ba949e83af56a7d66aecc6bb5ea5a29JmltdHM9MTc1OTQ0OTYwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=091dfe01-e0b3-66a0-2e23-ebade13067c9&amp;u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MH5-RW1iZWRkZWR-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9Q2hhcmxlcyUyMEguJTIwV2lsc29uJTIwUGFyayZzcz15cGlkLllOODczeDc0OTkwMTA3MDIyOTI4MjgzMjcmcHBvaXM9MzMuODI2MDExNjU3NzE0ODQ0Xy0xMTguMzI1Nzk4MDM0NjY3OTdfQ2hhcmxlcyUyMEguJTIwV2lsc29uJTIwUGFya19ZTjg3M3g3NDk5MDEwNzAyMjkyODI4MzI3fiZjcD0zMy44MjYwMTJ-LTExOC4zMjU3OTgmdj0yJnNWPTEmRk9STT1NUFNSUEw&amp;ntb=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501</a>
·Drop-Off Location: Main entrance area of the Scaredown, by Kennedy Park (next to La Capilla)
·Frequency: Every 15 minutes
·Waiting Areas:
·At Wilson Park: Please wait at the designated “Scaredown Shuttle” sign by the main entrance
·At the event: Shuttle pick-up/drop-off point will be clearly marked near the main entrance
<h2>Parking Options</h2>
·Free Parking:
·Public parking structure on Sartori (Cabrillo exit will be open)
·Destination: Art parking <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/lot+(1815+W.+213th+St?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lot (1815 W. 213th St</a>)
·Public parking lot on Cravens
·Street Parking in the neighborhood

Paid Parking: Wells Fargo parking lot (enter via alley on Cravens)
Your Guide to Scaredown Locations &amp; Activities
·Marcelina Avenue
- Car Show &amp; Trunk-or-Treat - enjoy a festive display of decorated vehicles and join the Trunk-or-Treat, where kids can collect candy from participating cars. Families are welcome to stroll, admire unique car decorations, and participate in safe trick-or-treating. Trunk-or-Treat is from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
·Sartori Avenue
<ul><li>Haunted Boo-tique &amp; Special Guests – including the son of Lurch (remember the butler from the Addams Family – “You rang?!”) – he’ll be near Black Raven Tattoo - <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=51f70dcc43fa0ada6f18b4a10cdea5c0610939ba9de5189217c02dfd9571d525JmltdHM9MTc1OTQ0OTYwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=091dfe01-e0b3-66a0-2e23-ebade13067c9&amp;u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MH5-RW1iZWRkZWR-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9QmxhY2slMjBSYXZlbiUyMFRhdHRvbyZzcz15cGlkLllOODczeDEwOTYwNzg2NTIxMjU5NTExMTM0JnBwb2lzPTMzLjgzNDY1NTc2MTcxODc1Xy0xMTguMzE1NDk4MzUyMDUwNzhfQmxhY2slMjBSYXZlbiUyMFRhdHRvb19ZTjg3M3gxMDk2MDc4NjUyMTI1OTUxMTEzNH4mY3A9MzMuODM0NjU2fi0xMTguMzE1NDk4JnY9MiZzVj0xJkZPUk09TVBTUlBM&amp;ntb=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">1313 Sartori Ave, Torrance, CA 90501</a> – he’s available for photo ops and autographs – 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM</li></ul>

<ul><li>Beto the Halloween Clown will also be around providing fun and laughs</li><li>Browse a variety of spooky vendors</li><li>Visit the DTA Information Booth (corner of El Prado &amp; Sartori) for event details, enter the Opportunity Drawing to win spooktacular prizes, pick-up a Scaredown commemorative bag ($10). The DTA Booth is also where volunteers and event security check-in</li></ul>
·El Prado Avenue 
<ul><li>Haunted Maze &amp; Entertainment Hub</li><li>Navigate the thrilling Haunted Maze</li><li>Torrance Bakery will be open until 7:00 PM – stop by and purchase Halloween treats for your Boo Crew</li></ul>

·Post Avenue
<ul><li>Main Trunk-or-Treat &amp; Historical Society Museum – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM</li><li>Temporary Tattoos - (for the young &amp; young-at-heart who may be afraid of needles, blood &amp; commitment) &amp; GIANT Skeleton Selfie Center - Torrance Historical Society &amp; Museum - <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/1345+Post+Ave.,+Old+Torrance?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">1345 Post Ave., Old Torrance</a></li><li>Family Fun Zone – Red Car Brewery Parking Lot – corner of Post Ave. &amp; Sartori Ave. - kids can jump in the bounce house, and participate in games and creative with Halloween crafts. There’s something for every family member!</li></ul>
 Entertainment Schedule:
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM - DJ Ozzie 4:00 – PM – 5:00 PM - Line Dancing
5:30 PM – 5:45 PM - R5 Waves from Re5ilience Academy – Tiny Tides &amp; Rip Curl Teams (ages 3-14) performing
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Thriller Dance Lesson – Brandon Gomez
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM – Sarah Jump Dancers
 Most of the downtown businesses are open with candy for trick-or-treaters. Downtown restaurants will be open with spooky specials – including Pumpkin Ale at Red Car Brewery, Ghost Nachos at Local Kitchen, Keegan’s Sports Lounge &amp; Grill will have Boogie Bomb Shots (must be 21 years or older) and candy for the kids, plus . . . more!

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·Schedule: Runs every 15 minutes from 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM
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Silent Reading Book Club

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