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THIS WEEK IN TORRANCE
Join Ben McCain with news and information from Torrance, California.
The city says goodbye to exchange students from sister city, Kashiwa and hello to the Stanley Cup! New cars and a Lifeprint are at Toyota, plus a peak inside the Centennial Time Capsule. Mayor Scotto is at three ribbon cutting ceremonies! 
TICKETS AVAILABLE
MOONLIGHT MARSH
SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 |5 - 10 PM 

A Fundraising Celebration on the Preserve in the Moonlight. Dinner, music, auctions, dancing, and laughter. 

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 WHERE'S JARED?

Enter your chance to win a prize by guessing Where's Jared?  Each Monday, by 9 a.m. a new photo will be posted here. All you will need to do is figure out where the picture was taken, and then send an email with your best guess.  We will accept responses until Sunday, at 5 p.m.  Winner(s) will be notified via email on Monday at noon.  For contest rules,  click here. Prizes include your choice of either a Centennial T-Shirt, a Women's Visor, or (2) Tote Bags. There's still time to enter this week! 


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012
WILSON PARK  

10 AM - 5 PM

 

 APPLICATION DUE: 
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 
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VOLUME 2  |  ISSUE 32 

SEPTEMBER 06 - SEPTEMBER 12 , 2012

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY OPEN

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2012

 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open Sunday, September 9, 2012.  Read more . . . 

 CELEBRITY LECTURE SERIES: CHUCK LOBB

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 | 11:00 AM

WESTERN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT | NON-MEMBERS : $5 

Chuck Lobb has compiled a wealth of historical data about our airport, our city, and our aviation industry. Come listen to the fascinating history of our Torrance Municipal Airport! Read More...

TORRANCE EMPLOYEE VARIETY SHOW

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 | 7:00 PM

ARMSTRONG THEATRE | $15 

Please join us for an evening of entertainment and prizes put on by employees of the City of Torrance at the Armstrong Theatre to raise funds for the Torrance Relay for Life.There will also be skits and fun fillers between acts that reflect Torrance history. 


Tickets are only $15. You can also purchase online or through box office ($2.50 surcharge). Click to see Flyer as a (PDF)...

 CENTENNIAL PARADE, TIME CAPSULE CEREMONY, 

AND DEDICATION OF THE CENTENNIAL PLAZA

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 

Centennial Parade  

 Join us to celebrate the past, present, and future of Torrance at the Downtown Torrance Centennial Parade!

Parade will begin at Noon on Post Ave. south of Cravens.

 

 Following the Parade at 2 p.m. will be the Time Capsule Ceremony and Dedication of the NEW 

Centennial Plaza at El Prado Park! Join us for this historical event!

www.TorranceCentennial.Org

Downtown restaurants will have special menus at great prices to share with the community on Parade day. Click here.

FREE COMPOSTING WORKSHOP

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012  |  9:30 AM -11:00 PM

COLUMBIA PARK HOME GARDEN LEARNING CENTER

 
Come and learn about ways to reduce and recycle your yard and kitchen waste by: Composting, Grasscycling, Worm Composting, and Water-wise Gardening. Read more...

SAVE THE DATE

 CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY BASH!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012 | 10:00 AM

WILSON PARK


The City of Torrance is celebrating its Centennial with a Birthday Bash!

 

Come join us at our outdoor party at Wilson Park to include a children's area, game booths, food trucks, arts and crafts booths, softball games, pony rides, a petting zoo, two entertainment stages, and much, much more!

 

For applications and information click here

BEAT THE HEAT

This summer, the City of Torrance is prepared to "beat the heat in 2012" at our two cooling center locations.

 

Bartlett Center | 1318 Cravens Ave.

Monday - Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm

Sundays: 12:30 - 4 pm 

 

Katy Geissert Main Library| 3301 Torrance Blvd.

Monday -Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm

Fridays: 10 am - 6 pm

Saturdays: 10 am - 5:30 pm 

The library cooling center is closed on Sundays.

 

For more information:

Bartlett Center at
310-320-5918

Katy Geissert Main Library at
310-618-5959

City Manager's Office at
310-618-5880

Find out more...

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