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THIS WEEK IN TORRANCE
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Watch THIS WEEK IN TORRANCE with anchors Jin Chun and Ben McCain. Make sure to tune in every week for news reports that affect our community!
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TICKETS AVAILABLE
MOONLIGHT MARSH
SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 |5 - 10 PM
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 A Fundraising Celebration on the Preserve in the Moonlight. Dinner, music, auctions, dancing, and laughter.
Find out more...
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FREE COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 9:30 AM -11:00 PM
COLUMBIA PARK HOME GARDEN LEARNING CENTER
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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...
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SAVE THE DATE
CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY BASH!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012 10:00 AM
WILSON PARK
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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
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WHERE'S JARED?
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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!
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012 WILSON PARK
10 AM - 5 PM
APPLICATION DUE:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
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E-mail questions, comments,
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and suggestions to
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eNEWSLETTER@TorranceCA.Gov
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VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 32
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SEPTEMBER 13 - SEPTEMBER 19 , 2012
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SPECIAL SEPTEMBER CENTENNIAL EDITION!
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The Centennial Celebration continues and this weekend is packed with special events for the community. Honor the past, present and future of Torrance by celebrating with us at these special September Centennial Events! Read on to find out what's in store, and don't miss out!
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20TH ANNUAL FALL BAZAAR
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
TORRANCE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
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Come join us for the 20th Annual Fall Bazaar sponsored by The Attic Teen Center. There will have Arts and Crafts, Handcrafted Goods, One-of-a-Kind Gifts, Commercial Items, Collectibles, and Much more! Click Here to see the Flier.
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20TH ANNUAL HEALTH AND RESOURCES FAIR
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4223 EMERALD STREET, TORRANCE CA 90503
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The 20th Annual Health & Resource Fair at 4223 Emerald Street, Torrance, CA 90503 is presented by The Salvation Army Torrance Corps and The City of Torrance Community Services Department. The fair includes free health screenings; including stroke hearing and vision as well as community resources and entertainment. For more information, please call The Salvation Army, Torrance Corps at (310) 370-4515 Ext 101. Read more . . .
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SEPTEMBER CENTENNIAL SPECIAL
TORRANCE EMPLOYEE VARIETY SHOW
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 | 7:00 PM
ARMSTRONG THEATRE | $15
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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)...
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SEPTEMBER CENTENNIAL SPECIAL
HOMETOWN PARADE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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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.
Read More...
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SEPTEMBER CENTENNIAL SPECIAL
TIME CAPSULE AND PLAZA DEDICATION
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 | 2:00 PM
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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. To commemorate the first 100 years of our great city, a new Centennial Plaza will be dedicated along with the burial of a time capsule. The Plaza will be constructed with financial support from our community. You can take part in this exclusive opportunity by purchasing a Commemorative Centennial Brick. Each Centennial Brick will be incorporated into the beautifully designed Centennial Plaza at El Prado Park. Read more . . .
Downtown restaurants will have special menus at great prices to share with the community on Parade day. Click here.
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SEPTEMBER CENTENNIAL SPECIAL
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 | 7:00 PM
JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE | $10.00
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Adapted from the popular television series, the ancestry of three families will be traced back in time.
Produced & Narrated by:
Lisa Schumacher & Connie Moretti with Guest Experts:
Janet Payne, Eric Siess, Paul Lipinski. Click here for a Show Flier.
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SEPTEMBER CENTENNIAL SPECIAL
BUS TRANSPORTATION TO THE PLAZA AND PARADE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
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Bus shuttles will operate throughout the day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There are 4 bus stops to drop you off and pick up locations are at:
- First stop is for parade participants and volunteers only at Post Avenue and Arlington Avenue
- Engracia Avenue and Cravens Avenue
- Torrance Blvd and Sartori Avenue
- Cabrillo Avenue and Sartori Avenue.
Shuttle Service will also run continuously 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from the following locations:
- Torrance High School Parking Lot (2335 Plaza Del Amo lot located across from the TUSD Administrative Office)
- Charles Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
Shuttle will drop off at the following Spectator Viewing areas:
- Corner of Post Avenue & Arlington Avenue
- Corner of Engracia Avenue & Cravens Avenue
- Torrance Blvd. & Sartori Avenue
- Cabrillo Avenue & Marcelina Avenue
After the parade there will be an additional pick up only bus stop at Arlington and El Prado
You will need to walk a short block to view the Centennial Parade that will start promptly at noon. For more information Click Here
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