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DOWNTOWN TORRANCE
MARKET PLACE

THURSDAY, MAY 15, 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...

FREE NEW APP, "TORRANCE GRAFFITI"

The City of Torrance is committed to maintaining a graffiti free community and therefore residents and business owners can call the City's graffiti hotline at 310-781-7149 and report incidents of graffiti. Graffiti that is reported to the City is removed within 24 hours at no cost to the property owner. General Services would also like to announce the availability of a FREE smart phone app for reporting graffiti in Torrance. The free app, named "Torrance Graffiti" is available for the iPhone on the Itunes App Store and on Android devices through the  Google Play App Store.

FRIDAY FUN

FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014

10 AM - NOON

MADRONA MARSH NATURE 

CENTER AND PRESERVE

"Friday Fun" is a hands-on program for preschoolers, ages 3 to 6 years and their parents or guardians. This program occurs at no charge every Friday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., but a $5 donation is requested. This program will incorporate story time, science, art and a tour emphasizing the chosen topic. Learn More... 

TORRANCE CERTIFIED 

FARMERS MARKET

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 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...

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER

LIBRARY OPEN ON

SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2014

1 - 5 PM

3301 TORRANCE BLVD.

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, May 18, 2014 for all regular business hour operations! Read More... 

TODDLERTIME

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014 

10:15 AM AND 11 AM

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY

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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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VOLUME 4  |  ISSUE 21

May 15 - May 21, 2014

SPECIAL EDITION

ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION SPECIAL

FRIDAY, MAY 16 - SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2014

Parade Highlights include:

The Swearing in of Hundreds of Future Heroes

Sergeant Kyle Jerome White, U.S. Army, Most Recent Recipient of the Medal of Honor

Parade Flyovers

 

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 2014, the City of Torrance will continue its long-standing tradition in its 55th 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 16, and continue through Sunday, May 18. The Parade highlight will be on Saturday, May 17, and this year's honored branch is the United States Navy. The City of Torrance is proud to help honor and thank the men and women of our nation's Armed Forces! Read More...

THE CITY OF TORRANCE 55TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY MILITARY CONCERT FEATURING THE NAVY BAND SOUTHWEST

FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014 | 1:30 PM AND 7:30 PM | FREE

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

The Navy Band Southwest will perform for free at the James Armstrong Theatre on Friday, May 16, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets were available at the Box Office on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Ticket holders must be in their seats 15 minutes prior to concert time. However, there will be a line available for empty seats beginning 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start times. The 7:30 p.m. concert will also be cablecast live on Torrance 22 (Time Warner)/ 35 (Verizon FiOS). For more information on the event and for tickets Explore the Event...

55TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY 

MILITARY EXHIBITS

FRIDAY, MAY 16 - SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2014 | VARIOUS TIMES

DEL AMO FASHION CENTER | MALL 11 NEAR MACY'S

Come to the Del Amo Fashion Center to view outdoor military exhibits. On display, there will be military aircrafts, vehicles, and support equipment. 
 
 
 
The Exhibits Are Open: 
Friday, May 16
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 17
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 18
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
The outdoor exhibits will be located at Mall 11 near Macy's (south of Carson Street, east of Hawthorne Blvd.) Explore Something New...

55TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY 

PARADE

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2014 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM

TORRANCE

The 55th 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 Navy!

 

The Navy will be led by Grand Marshal, Rear Admiral Patrick J. Lorge, Commander, Navy Region Southwest and Honorary Grand Marshal Pat Coulter, long-time Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade Announcer. Cheer on our Troops...

55TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY

TRAFFIC AND PARKING INFORMATION

SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2014

On Saturday, May 16, 2014 there will be traffic congestion in Torrance as many streets and roads will have closures. For information on specific streets and their closures, along with parking areas and Parade information please refer to the 2014 Traffic Information page.

WESTERN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT

20 WARBIRDS INVADE TORRANCE AIRSPACE

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2014 | 9 AM - 3 PM

TORRANCE AIRPORT

The Western Museum of Flight (WMoF) has 20 Warbirds gathering ready to fly! The Commemorative Air Force will take you on a 20-minute flight ($165) or 45-minute experience ($365) over Torrance and surrounding area. The Warbirds will be on display at WMoF in advance of the afternoon parade flyovers. CAF Payment options are cash, credit card, or check. View the Event or if you want to simply walk around and meet the airplanes that will fly over the Armed Forces Day Parade Check out the Flier (PDF)...

2014 COOLING CENTERS

VARIOUS DATES AND TIMES

KATY GEISSERT MAIN LIBRARY AND THE BARTLETT CENTER

As we enter the summer months, the City of Torrance is prepared to "Beat the Heat in 2014" at our two cooling center locations. Individuals can find a cool rest area away from the heat at the Bartlett Center, located at 1318 Cravens Avenue, Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sundays from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Katy Geissert Main Library serves as a second cooling center, located at 3301 Torrance Blvd, and can be accessed Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  The library cooling center is also open on selected Sundays from 1 p.m. To 5 p.m. For more information on the cooling centers and helpful tips for the heat View the PDF...  

PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE 

JUNE 3RD ELECTION 

VISIT TorranceVotes.Org  

REGISTER TO VOTE BY: 
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014
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. If you are confused about what to expect when you vote and how the election matters in your life watch helpful Video Vignettes to make things easier come time to vote. Candidates were invited to give voluntary statements and can be viewed on the Candidates Statements Page. We hope to challenge you, the voter, to make a more informed decision based on your observations and values. Keep in mind that the Voter Registration Deadline is Monday, May 19, 2014 so make sure to Register to Vote.  If you have relied on others in the past we invite you to step inside to learn more. Explore the Website...

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