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NON-TORRANCE RESIDENTS REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 30, 2012 | 8:00 AM

Registration for Summer Classes
begins for non-Torrance residents. 
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DID YOU MISS THE BRICK SALES DEADLINE?
YOU'RE IN LUCK!

SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012 

Torrance City Hall (east parking lot area)

3031 Torrance Blvd. 

10 am to 2 pm

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SAVE THE DATE

FREE DROP-OFF

RECYCLING EVENT

CENTENNIAL STORE 


NEW BRICK SALES DEADLINE

Friday, June 15th

 

May 1, 2012 was the deadline to order a Centennial Brick, and thanks to our great community members, we've exceeded the 600 brick sales goal! 

 

Deadline has been extended until June 15, 2012. Purchase your brick today! 
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VOLUME 2   |   ISSUE 17
May 24 - May 30, 2012

 VETERANS' MEMORIAL WALL REDEDICATION

MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012  |  3 PM - FREE

The rededication will celebrate the Torrance Historical Society's completion of research and inclusion of the story of each name on the Memorial Wall to honor these Torrance veterans, which was dedicated on March 19, 2005. Find out more...    

WORKS IN PROGRESS: AMY LOWELL

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2012 | 7PM  

At the George Nakano Theatre watch how for decades, AmyLowell, a daughter of one of the wealthiest families in America was searching for direction in her life. In 1912, she found it with the publication of her first book of poetry. From that moment on, she was determined to cut away the influence of English Victorianism on the nation's literary landscape and plant it with a modern, wholly American style.  Read more . . . 

RIVIERA HISTORIC HOMES TOUR

 JUNE 1 & 2, 2012 | 10 AM - 4 PM 

Torrance was founded in 1912. The Hollywood Riviera began not long after in the late 1920's as a neighborhood for the Hollywood elite. Thirty-five of the homes built before WWII are still here. This self guided tour of seven of these historic homes will allow you to discover the intriguing stories behind these famous houses, the architects, and the residents. Enjoy light refreshments, a video of Riviera's history and educational demonstrations at the Hospitality House. Take advantage of the 15% discount at many restaurants and merchants in the Riviera Village. Purchase Tickets!

SAVE THE DATE
CITY YARD OPEN HOUSE & CAR SHOW  
WITH THE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EXPO  
AND ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR

Exciting news, this year the City of Torrance presents the City Yard Open House & Car Show, Disaster Preparedness Expo and Environmental Fair. The consolidation of the 3 fairs will provide an opportunity to gather a wealth of information in one convenient location. Information will be available on energy conservation, tips on being better prepared for a disaster, energy efficiencies, natural landscaping techniques, water conservation and much more. Find out more... 

HOMETOWN HEROES MILITARY BANNER 

RECOGNITION PROGRAM

The City of Torrance is proud to announce the Hometown Heroes Military Banner Recognition Program. Applications are now being accepted. There is still an opportunity to include your hero in the first 20 banners to be installed. Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov/7491.htm  for more information and application.

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