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City of Torrance staff will be presenting a

Status Update on Optimized Weekly Street Sweeping Program

Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 7 p.m.

at the City Council Meeting

(Torrance City Hall, Council Chambers at 3031 Torrance Boulevard)

Details and schedule for installing No Parking signs for this alternate day street sweeping program will be provided and residents will be provided an opportunity to speak to City Council in regards to this important program to protect our lakes and oceans.

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DOWNTOWN TORRANCE
MARKET PLACE

THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014

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 Click Here...

TORRANCE CERTIFIED

FARMERS MARKET

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014

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...

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KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY OPEN ON

SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2014 | 1 - 5 PM

3301 TORRANCE BLVD.

library

Want a new book or audiovisual but can't because all the libraries around you are closed on Sunday? Well you are in luck, the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open Sunday, April 13, 2014 for all regular business hour operations! Read More...

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VOLUME 4 | ISSUE 16

April 10 - April 16, 2014

CITY OF TORRANCE APPOINTS MARK MATSUDA

AS NEW POLICE CHIEF

Torrance City Manager, LeRoy J. Jackson is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Matsuda as its new Police Chief. Since starting his career in 1987 at the Torrance Police Department, Mark Matsuda has risen through the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Deputy Chief to becoming the 9th Police Chief of the City of Torrance. He will receive his new badge on Tuesday, April 15 at the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting which begins at 7 p.m. in City Hall (3031 Torrance Blvd.). For more on the New Police Chief visit the City of Torrance News Page...

CANDIDATE FORUM

TODAY, APRIL 10, 2014 | 6:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2014 | 7 PM

THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014 | 8 AM

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Today, April 10, 2014 there will be a candidate forum for the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Treasurer at the Bartlett Senior Citizen Center. On Wednesday, April 16, 2014 there will be another forum for both Mayor and City Clerk sponsored by Joint South Area Homeowners. The candidate forum for City Council will be on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 8 a.m. sponsored by Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. If you want to learn about the candidates and hear about the issues that matters to you most, please attend the candidate forum hosted at various locations. Today's event is sponsored by the Old Torrance Homeowners (OTNA). Also, for more forum date and times visit the Torrance Votes website for all 2014 Candidate Forums...

PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE JUNE 3RD ELECTION

VISIT TorranceVotes.Org

In conjunction with the June 3, 2014 election, TorranceVotes.Org was created to empower the voter and to provide each person the ability to frame their own questions based on their own values. We hope to challenge you, the voter, to make a more informed decision based on your observations and values. If you have relied on others in the past we invite you to step inside to learn more. Explore the Website...

TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE

THURSDAY, APRIL 10 - SATURDAY APRIL 12, 2014

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT 8 PM

SUNDAYS AT 2 PM | TICKETS: $25

1316 CABRILLO AVE.

A Man of No Importance is a tender and beautifully woven tale of love, friendship, and coming to terms with who we are. Tickets are $25 and today, Thursday, April 10th at 8 p.m. there will be a performance followed by a Question and Answer with the cast and crew. Enjoy the Show...

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014 | 10 AM - NOON | FREE

GEORGE NAKANO THEATRE

Congresswoman Maxine Waters will be hosting an Emergency Preparedness Workshop. Experts from Federal, State and Local government will discuss what the public can do to be prepared for all types of emergencies. Informational materials will be available for attendees. This is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions and make suggestions. Get Prepared...

STORY TIME, ART AND NATURE CRAFTS FOR KIDS

WITH SUZANNE GIBSON

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014 | 10 AM - NOON | $5

MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE

Come to the Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve for a special Story time and Nature crafts session. The topic of this program will be on bees. There will be less emphasis placed on telling stories and more time will be spent on a mixed media project involving watercolor paints, clay and other forms of art. Supplies are provided. Attendance of this event will be $5 per person. For more information Create a Craft...

FRIENDS OF MADRONA MARSH ANNUAL GARDEN TEA PARTY

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014 | 1 - 3 PM

MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE

Visit the Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve native plant garden and enjoy some tea made with our very own native plants. This event is free but donations are greatly appreciated. Try Something New...

AIDA

SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2014 | 2 PM | $17.50

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

The grandest of grand operas and a brilliant balance of spectacular pageantry and emotional intimacy. A bitter love triangle plays itself out against a backdrop of war and cultural oppression in this compelling tale of conflicting loyalties and forbidden passion. Come to the James R. Armstrong Theatre to view this exciting and memorable Musical. Enjoy the Music...

TODDLER TIME

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014 | 10:15 AM

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY

Come to the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library for a very special bonding event. This event is for children ages 18 months to 3 years, participating with a caregiver. There will be a story time at the library's Polly Watts Story Theatre. This program repeats at 11 a.m. and is free. Please arrive on time as the room gets crowded. Enjoy the Fun...

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