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Calling all 8th graders who attend public and private schools in the city of Torrance! Students and Government Day is a great opportunity for you to gain an understanding of local government. To participate, you must neatly write or type a 100 - 150 word essay on the topic: "The City of Torrance is celebrating its Centennial (100th Birthday) in 2012. You are a student in 2012 and are traveling back in time to 1912. What one person or item would you take with you and how would that make a difference in your life?" Essays must be submitted to the respective social studies teacher by February 22, 2012. 22 applicants will be invited to participate in a variety of activities on May 1st, including job shadowing elected officials or city management staff for the afternoon and opening an actual City Council meeting. Where do I apply?
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NOTE: City Hall Closed
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Monday, February 20th in
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honor of President's Day.
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What's happening next week in
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the City of Torrance?
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E-mail questions, comments,
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eNEWSLETTER@TorranceCA.Gov
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VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 3
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FEB. 16 - FEB. 22, 2012
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WHAT'S NEW?
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 We're transitioning! Our Community Services eNewsletter is going City-wide! Now, with the Torrance eNewsletter you can find featured community news, upcoming events, and the Torrance Top Picks, nicely packaged in this weekly publication!
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SENIORS: DON'T BE SCAMMED!
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On Tuesday, February 21st from 10 a.m. - Noon, at the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Community Meeting Room, seniors, caregivers, family & friends are invited to learn about the latest scams. Information will be available from the NTVCC (National Telemarketing Victim Call Center), KEEP-SAFE, H.E.L.P., Torrance Library's WOW - Words on Wheels Program, Torrance Senior Programs, and Torrance Focal Point on Aging - Information and Referral. Bonus information will include the FREE Tax Aide Program available to seniors. Check out the event flyer...
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: TORRANCE ADVANTAGE AWARDS
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Know of a local business that just always seems to go above and beyond your expectations? Well you're in luck! Take the time to honor the company by nominating them for a Torrance Advantage Award! Applications are being accepted now and recognition is given in the following categories:
- People to People Award
- Enriching the Community Award
- Quality of Life Community Investor Award
- Long-Term Investor Award
There's still time! Deadline has been extended to March 2nd. Nominate now...
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HISTORY OF TORRANCE: PART II
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 Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM
In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the City of Torrance, the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library will present a special two part series on the history of Torrance! Join Mike George, Reference Librarian and Torrance Historical Society Board member, for an informative romp through the history of Torrance. Using newspapers, photographs, and other sources, Mike will present an informative and light-hearted look at the unique and often surprising history of our city. This event is free and no registration is required. Read more...
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MEET THE AUTHOR: FLORA WONG
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Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Join us at the Community Meeting Room of the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library for an evening with first time author Flora Wong as she discusses her book, Long Way Home: Journeys of a Chinese Montanan. Hers is a story of an authentic, ordinary person facing extraordinary challenges -- the story of one Chinese Montanan's long way home. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. This is a free event. Read more...
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Torrance eNewsletter is a weekly publication of the City of Torrance. The purpose is to highlight activities and events that are happening within our community. A new eNewsletter will be published each Thursday at 3:00 p.m. You can sign-up by going to www.TorranceCA.Gov/eNewsletter.htm.
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