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BE A PART OF TORRANCE HISTORY!
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The Torrance Centennial Committee is excited to announce an exclusive opportunity to be part of the past, present, and future of the City of Torrance by purchasing a Commemorative Centennial Brick. Centennial Bricks will be incorporated into the beautifully designed Centennial Plaza at El Prado Park.
PURCHASE NOW!
Deadline to Order: May 1, 2012
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SAVE THE DATE
TORRANCE ADVANTAGE AWARDS
ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS NOW!
Application Deadline March 19
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 *NEW DATE*
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012, 5-7 P.M.
Nominate A Business NOW!
Recognition is given in the following categories:
- People to People
- Enriching the Community
- Quality of Life Community Investor
- Long-Term Investor
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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 7
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MARCH 15 - MARCH 21, 2012
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CITY FLOWER PLANTING
SPONSORED BY THE LOMITA-TORRANCE AIRPORT ROTARY
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SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2012| 9 -11 a.m.
To celebrate the Torrance's Centennial, the City of Torrance and Lomita-Torrance Airport Rotary will plant 50 Delphinium flowers.
Join the fun at the Torrance Civic Center,
 3031 Torrance Blvd. Planter between Personnel and the Katy Geissert Library. Learn more... |
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13TH ANNUAL CRAFTMEN'S SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIRE FREE
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SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2012 |9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For over 42 years, The Craftsmen's Guild has helped support local high school students with scholarships. This annual event at the Ken Miller Recreation Center Auditorium in the Torrance Cultural Arts Center will offer a fun day that will include opportunity drawings, food, handcrafted treasures, and arts and crafts for kids. Read more . . .
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TORRANCE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOCUS GROUP
TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE
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TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
OR
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012 | 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
We want YOUR input! We are asking you, a library user, non-user, former- user, or future-user, to spend about an
hour and a half of your time with us, to tell us a bit about yourself, your needs, your aspirations, and how your public library can help. There is no homework, no age limit, and no requirements for participation. Though you will be asked for some brief demographic data, your thoughts and opinions will be shared only with the group and will be anonymous in the final Plan of Service. In order to participate, you just have to show up ready to share, and plan to stay the entire time for the focus group process. Beverages and refreshments will be provided.
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TORRANCE HISTORY- CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
OLD TORRANCE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
THE TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012 | 7 - 9 p.m.
Bartlett Center|1318 Cravens Avenue - upstairs
Travel through 100 years of history -- from cowboys, bombings, tea parties, to parades. Janet Payne, past President of the Torrance Historical Society and recent recipient of the prestigious Jared Sidney Torrance Award, will walk you through the decades with a pictorial presentation (compliments of the Torrance Historical Society's photo archives). You will learn how one man's vision, and connections across the nation, came to shape the once dusty grazing lands into what now is the 8th largest city in Los Angeles -- Torrance. Learn more...
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FREE AARP TAX AIDE FOR SENIORS
1215 EL PRADO AVE.|DOWNTOWN TORRANCE
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WEEKDAYS | 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
NOW THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012
The AARP Foundation Tax Aide program is for Senior Citizens, 60 years of age and over. The tax counseling is provided free of charge and no appointment is necessary. Be sure to bring a copy of your 2010 tax return, along with your W-2, 1099's and all forms. For more information, call 310-618-2724 or visit our website.
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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 p.m. You can sign-up by going to www.TorranceCA.Gov/eNewsletter.htm. |
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