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THIS WEEK IN TORRANCE
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Watch THIS WEEK IN TORRANCE with anchor Ben McCain. Make sure to tune in every week for news reports that affect our community! |
2013 STATE OF THE CITY
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The Mayor Scotto's 2013 State of the City Address and CitiCABLE introductory video will begin cablecasting on Torrance CitiCABLE Channel 3 (Time Warner) and 36 (Verizon):
- May 23rd through June 18th at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
- June 19th through July 16th at 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Both video's will also be online beginning May 23rd at TorranceCA.Gov and Youtube. For a full transcript, Click Here. |
DOWNTOWN TORRANCE MARKETPLACE
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013
NOW THROUGH 8 PM
1225 EL PRADO AVE
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Start your weekend early at the Downtown Torrance Market Place! Every Thursday, Old Torrance is taking to the streets with gifts, arts & crafts, vintage treasures, jewelry, antiques, and more! For more information, Read More...
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KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY CLOSED
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013
ALL DAY
3301 TORRANCE BLVD. |
 The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library will be closed due to the Armed Forces Day Parade. Outside materials returns may be obstructed by parade staging. All other Torrance Libraries are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and outside materials returns are available at branch locations. For more information, Read More... |
TORRANCE CERTIFIED
FARMERS MARKET
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013
8 AM - 1 PM
CHARLES H. WILSON PARK |
Find fresh produce, local products, meat and eggs, flowers and breads, good food and lots of fun at the Torrance Certified Farmers' Market! Year 'round, rain or shine, in the parking lot of Wilson Park, adjacent to the Dee Hardison Sports Center. Read More... |
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VOLUME 3 | ISSUE 19
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May 16 - May 22, 2013
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SPECIAL EDITION
ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION SPECIAL
FRIDAY, MAY 17 - SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013 |
Our nation's men and women of the military forces have defended our country, insured our freedom, and upheld the beliefs and principles that this great nation was built on. In May 2013, the City of Torrance will continue its long-standing tradition in its 54th consecutive year of hosting an Armed Forces Day Celebration and Parade to honor the sacrifices of our nation's military.
This year, the City will once again honor the men and women of our nation's military with a three-day celebration that will begin on Friday, May 17, and continue through Sunday, May 19. The Parade highlight will be on Saturday, May 18, and this year's honored branch is the United States Marine Corps. The City of Torrance is proud to help honor and thank the men and women of our nation's Armed Forces! For more information, Read More... |
ARMED FORCES DAY SPECIAL
MILITARY CONCERT
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013 |1:30 PM AND 7:30 PM
JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE
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Come celebrate the 54th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade with a concert. This concert will be free to attend and will have two shows, one at 1:30 a.m. and one at 7:30 p.m. For more information, Read More...
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MILITARY EXHIBITS
FRIDAY, MAY 17 - SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013 | VARIOUS TIMES
DEL AMO FASHION CENTER | |
In honor of the Armed Forces Day, Military exhibits are on display, including aircrafts, and vehicles. Support equipment may be viewed at the Del Amo Fashion Center, in the lower parking lot west of the parking structure for the Lifestyle Wing.
The exhibits are open:
Friday, May 17:
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 18:
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 19:
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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ARMED FORCES DAY SPECIAL
54TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM
TORRANCE BLVD.
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The 54th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade begins at Crenshaw Boulevard traveling west on Torrance Boulevard and ending at Madrona Avenue. All streets intersecting the parade route will be closed the majority of the day. Torrance's parade is the longest-running Armed Forces Day Parade in the nation. As one of few cities designated by the Department of Defense, the City of Torrance is proud to honor the men and women of our nation's Armed Forces. This year's honored branch is the United States Marine Corps. For more information, Read More...
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TORRANCE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE TORRANCE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
"SENIORS DON'T BE SCAMMED"
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013 | 10 AM - NOON
KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY
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The Torrance Police Department and the Torrance Community Services Department invite you to join the "Seniors Don't Be Scammed" seminar on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. There will be guest speakers and presenters who will cover the 5 top scams currently involving and targeting seniors. There will also be a bonus feature which will cover emergency preparedness for seniors.
Resource information will be available from several vendors including but not limited to KEEP-SAFE and H.E.L.P.
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SAVE THE DATE:
DEDICATION AND NAMING CEREMONY OF THE
PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY - EL PRADO BRIDGE
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013 | 4 PM
TORRANCE CENTER SOUTH PARKING LOT |
The City of Torrance invites you to the Dedication and Naming Ceremony of the Pacific Electric Railway - El Prado Bridge to celebrate the Bridge's 100th Birthday and the completion of its rehabilitation and beautification. Click for Flyer (PDF) |
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