Torrance eNEWSLETTER

CITY OF TORRANCE

WEBSITE REDESIGN SURVEY

BEFORE: TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014

The City of Torrance is beginning the process of redesigning its website, TorranceCA.Gov. We would really appreciate your feedback in this redesign. Please take a moment and complete the Community Survey no later than July 22, 2014.

PAPERBACK BOOK SALE

SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2014

9 AM - 4 PM

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC

CENTER LIBRARY

The Friends of the Torrance Library are hosting a paperback book sale! Bargain books for all ages, starting at .50. Special materials for this sale include DVDs and CDs for $2 and $1 each, videos and albums for .50 each. All proceeds benefit the programs and services of the Torrance Public Library. Read More...

CATCH UP ON YOUR FAVORITE SHOWS AND

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!

For those of you who do not have Time Warner Cable Channel 3 or Verizon FiOS Channel 31, there is still a chance to catch up on all your favorite CitiCABLE 3 shows! The City of Torrance has its very own Youtube page and it can be your outlet to catch up on SportsDesk, Senior Scene, This Week in Torrance, Spotlight in Torrance, Common Cents, and more. Also, please show your support for our wonderful shows and

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THIS WEEK IN TORRANCE

WATCH NOW

Watch THIS WEEK IN TORRANCE with anchors Jin Chun and Ben McCain. Make sure to tune in every week for news that affects our community!

PAWS TO READ:

PLAYFUL PANDAS

MONDAY, JULY 21, 2014 | 2 PM

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC

CENTER LIBRARY

Come to the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library and create a drum in the shape of a panda for a special story and craft program. The program is free and is sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. No registration is required but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. Make Something Fun...

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VOLUME 4 | ISSUE 29

July 17 - July 23, 2014

ELECTION RESULTS AND OATH OF OFFICE FOR

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

On July 15, 2014, the Torrance City Council Meeting adopted a resolution declaring the results of the June 3, 2014 Election. For election results, visit the City Council and Elected Officials Page...

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE

TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL BY APPOINTMENT

The Torrance City Council took action at their regular meeting of
July 15, 2014 to fill by appointment the unexpired term of Councilmember Pat Furey who resigned from the City Council on July 15, 2014. For application information view the Notice of Intention to Fill a Vacancy 2014 (PDF)...

ROCK AROUND THE BLOCK

TODAY, JULY 17, 2014 | 5 - 8 PM | FREE

1345 POST AVENUE

You still have time! Hurry on over to the Torrance Historical Society as they host the 10th annual 1950s-style family summer event in celebration of Torrance's All-America City Award, one of America's original and most prestigious community recognition awards.

The City received this award for "Growth Without Strain" back in the 1956 when Albert Isen was Mayor of Torrance. This free event is open to the public and will be held in front of the Torrance Historical Society & Museum (1345 Post Avenue). Jump Back In Time...

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM

FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014 | 8 PM

$24 ADULTS AND $22 CHILDREN

JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE

Enjoy a farce about trouble and confusion in ancient Rome and get the chance to peek into the lives of the inhabitants of three residences; a brothel, a house with a family of three; Senex, his wife, Domina and their son, Hero, and their next door neighbor, Erronius. Experience the Show...

ARE YOU CAUGHT UP WITH THE LATEST TORRANCE NEWS?

Every Tuesday night (excluding dark City Council Nights), at 6:30 p.m. and replaying at 6:45 p.m. NEWSBREAK LIVE features news trends in Torrance, and brings viewers everything they need to know that's happening in their community, from Torrance schools to businesses to people to safety and health concerns and even events happening in town.

In addition to the live television (Time Warner Cable 3/Verizon FiOS 31) and simulcast on-line version, The NEWSBREAK LIVE Blog will include all stories presented on TV as well as some that might not make it to air depending on time limitations of the City Council recess.

For information on ways to subscribe to our blog and for email notifications visit the NEWSBREAK LIVE Homepage...

WESTERN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT (WMoF) PRESENTS

QUANTUM LEAP - THE SR-71

Lt. Col. MAURY ROSENBERG

SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2014 | 11 AM - 1 PM

MEMBERS: FREE AND NON-MEMBERS: $5

3315 AIRPORT DRIVE

Maury Rosenberg has exciting and unique stories to share about his 38 years as both a military and commercial aviator. Rosenberg flew combat sorties in Vietnam and Top Secret Reconnaissance sorties over Korea. Relive the Past...

WESTERN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT KIDS SERIES

BUILD A MODEL PLANE AND TAKE IT HOME

SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2014 | 12:30 - 2:30 PM

3315 AIRPORT DRIVE

The WMoF is bringing back its popular Make N' Take event: Build your own Model Plane to take home and keep. But it is more than just building a model plane. Kids will explore aviation past, present and future. Also included is free admission to the Western Museum of Flight museum however model planes are $12 to $14 depending on your choice. View the Flyer (PDF)...

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