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HAPPY HALLOWEEN

SAFETY TIPS

The City of Torrance would like to remind everyone that Halloween is a time of enjoyment for people of all ages. Therefore, please drive safely, watch for pedestrians crossing streets, and be extra cautious of all costumes; some can be dark and really hard to see. Parents should accompany their children while Trick-or-Treating as pedestrian injuries are the most common injuries to children on Halloween. It is also beneficial to stay in groups, have a flashlight, or to wear bright or colorful clothing. This is an exciting time of year for all, so enjoy the pumpkin carvings, clever costumes, haunted houses, and the excitement the day has to offer. Have fun, be safe, and Happy Holiday!

TRICK OR TREAT

TODAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013

NOW - 8 PM

WALTERIA LIBRARY

Children of all ages are welcome to visit the Walteria Library in costume on Halloween for a special trick or treat! This program is free, sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Read More...

TORRANCE CERTIFIED

FARMERS MARKET

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 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. Learn More...

HAND WEAVING AND FIBER FESTIVAL ANNUAL

AUTUMN SHOW AND SALE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

10 AM - 4 PM | ADULTS: $7

CHILDREN 4 - 12:

$5 (UNDER 4, FREE)

TORRANCE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

Come to the Torrance Cultural Arts Center for this years Hand Weaving and Fiber Festivals Annual Autumn Show that will include demonstrations of spinning, dyeing, knitting, and braiding yarn along with a special fashion show at 2 p.m. Click for Flyer (PDF)...

FREEWAY LACE GUIDE LACE DAY

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2013

10 AM - 3 PM | $10

TORRANCE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

The Freeway Lace Guild promotes interest in fine old laces and preserves them for posterity, study of the history of lace, learn the names of lace, and how to make them. On Saturday, November 2, 2013 come and see the beautiful handmade lace by artisans that keep the ancient art of lace making alive. There will be demonstrations, sales, and lectures during this most special day. Explore the Historic Art...

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VOLUME 3 | ISSUE 42

OCTOBER 31 - November 6, 2013

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL

TODAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013 | NOW - 8 PM | $9

WILSON PARK

The City of Torrance Community Services Department invites the public to enjoy the annual Halloween Carnival on Thursday, October 31, 2013 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Wilson Park. This safe, family friendly alternative to trick-or-treating will feature carnival games, crafts, face painting, a photo area, spooky music by DJ Ozzie and much more! Don't miss the costume parade at 6:30 p.m. Dogs are not allowed at this event. Unlimited use wristbands are $9.00 per child and are required to participate in carnival activities. Food booths will be available for an extra charge. The event will take place, rain or shine. Click for Flyer (PDF)...

NOVEMBER 3RD TRAFFIC ALERT

On Sunday, November 3, from approximately 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Simon Property Group Inc.'s Del Amo Fashion Center will be lifting nearly two-dozen air conditioning units by way of helicopter to Del Amo Fashion Center's roof, located at 3525 West Carson Street. Airlifting the units will help complete the delivery in a shorter period of time than utilizing cranes, a method that would take approximately 16 hours over the course of two days. Noise and traffic impacts to the community will thus be contained to the morning hours.

In the interest of public safety, the Mall will be closed from sunrise until the completion of the airlift, anticipated around 11 a.m.

Safety precautions will be taken, such as road closures beginning around 5 a.m. Along Carson Street, between Hawthorne and Madrona. Various areas of the Del Amo Fashion Center property will also be closed to the public until the mall is ready to open at 11:00 a.m.

LOST YEARS: A PEOPLE'S STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2013 | 2 - 3:30 PM

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY

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Chinese Historical Society of Southern California presents a screening of "Lost Years," an international award-winning documentary covering 150 years of the Chinese diaspora in Canada, US, New Zealand and Australia, and the modern day campaigns for redress arising from decades of anti-Chinese racism. In 2013, nominated for two Canadian Screen Awards for Best Original Music, and Best Sound in a Documentary Program or Series Kenda Gee takes a global journey to learn about the Chinese diaspora in Canada, the United States, New Zealand and Australia, while preparing to return with his father, Took, to their ancestral village in China, amidst a 150 year struggle for justice. Learn More...

A GAY, A JEW & A BLACK WALK INTO A BAR

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2013 | 8 PM | $30

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

In this Southern California premiere, three of the funniest women in comedy take the stage. An evening of irreverent fun, laughs and truths that will not only have you rolling in the aisles with laughter, but will also leave you glad to be gay, black, Jewish... or just you. Join the Laughter...

THE AWAYA KAI KOTO CONCERT

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2013 | 2 PM | $30

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

Awaya-kai (Yoko Awaya Koto Music Conservatory) presents a special concert, featuring Japanese traditional instruments such as koto, shakuhachi, sanshin and taiko drums. The concert will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2013, at the James Armstrong Theatre. Enjoy the Music...

NOVEMBER 5TH ELECTION

A Unified District Election (UDEL) will be held on November 5, 2013. On the ballot will be seats on the Torrance Unified School District and El Camino Community College District. For your polling location and a sample ballot Click Here or if you need voter assistant services Click Here (PDF). Also make sure to see election results live on CitiCABLE (3 Time Warner/31 Verizon) beginning at 9:00 p.m.

CITY OF TORRANCE

STRATEGIC PLAN

Learn More about the Strategic Plan...

The City of Torrance Strategic Plan is a proactive statement of where we as a community want to be in the future, how we will get there and who will be responsible for taking us there. The Plan is composed of several elements including vision and values statements reflecting our vision of the future and the attributes, attitudes and actions that will help realize that vision. the Strategic Priorities lay out a framework of the key issues to be addressed over the next ten years. Taken together, the elements of the Strategic Plan provide guidance and a process through which the City of Torrance and the community can meet the demands of a changing world while still maintaining cherished values. To learn more about the Strategic Plan and to view the Community Report that was presented at last Tuesdays City Council Meeting, Click Here...

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