Torrance eNEWSLETTER

FIND OUT ABOUT CITY

ROAD PROJECTS

There is a lot of work taking place on roads all over Torrance, including the slurry seal program and improvements on some major thoroughfares. Stay up to date with what is happening where by checking the project list on the Public Works page of the city website.

THIS WEEK IN TORRANCE

WATCH 2014 EPISODES

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!

TURTLE AND TORTOISE DAY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014

10 AM - 1 PM

MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE

Come explore the amazing world of baby turtles and tortoises! The California Turtle and Tortoise Society will host a hands-on event with live turtles and tortoises on display, some of which will be available for adoption. Adopt a New Pet...

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY OPEN

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2014
1 - 5 PM

3301 TORRANCE BLVD.

On Sunday, October 12, 2014 between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m. the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library will be open to the public. Check It Out...

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VOLUME 4 | ISSUE 41

October 9 - October 15, 2014

SAVE WATER, SAVE MONEY WITH TURF REBATES

Did you know that approximately 40 to 50 percent of the average single family water use in Torrance is for lawn irrigation? With the current drought situation at a critical level, it is more important than ever to conserve. To reduce water use, Torrance has partnered the Metropolitan Water District in a Turf Replacement Program to replace grass with plants that are more water-wise. To obtain the Turf Replacement Rebate, applications must be submitted and approved prior to the work being done. Get more tips on water conservation, and find out more about this program and other rebates...

RUN FOR YOUR WIFE FOLLOWED BY A

Q & A WITH THE ACTORS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2014 | 8 - 10 PM | $25

TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY

Run For Your Wife is a British farce about a taxi driver who gets away with having two wives. Due to his irregular work schedule in different areas in London, this daredevil taxi driver takes audiences on a hilarious route to trouble! Tonight, after the show, enjoy a special Q & A session with the actors. Enjoy the Show...

TUMBLEDOWN HOUSE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014

7:30 PM | AVAILABLE TICKETS: $33
GEORGE NAKANO THEATRE

Tumbledown House provides the soundtrack for raucous, Prohibition-themed parties. Their music has been described as "gritty saloon jazz," "modern speakeasy music" and "Tom Waits in a cocktail dress." Don't miss your chance to partake in this enticing musical experience. For a preview of the show and for more information Visit Torrance Arts...

PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014 | 9 AM - 3 PM

TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER

Is your medicine cabinet filled with unused, expired, and unwanted prescription drugs? If so, you have the opportunity to turn in unused or expired prescription drugs for proper disposal free of charge. For more information View the Flyer (PDF)...

TIME WARNER CABLE TO GO ALL DIGITAL

For some customers, Time Warner Cable has switched to an all-digital cable system; they will continue this upgrade through November 18. Customers with set-top boxes, digital adapters or retail CableCARDs will not have service interrupted. Anyone without these devices should contact Time Warner. The most noticeable change will be the new channel lineup. The set-top box will now automatically select HD if it's the highest quality channel being delivered. For more information go to Time Warner Cable.

SENIOR ASTRONOMER WITH SETI INSTITUTE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014 | 2 - 3 PM

KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY

Seth Shostak will take us on a journey in search of life in outer space. He has hosted SETI's Big Picture Science podcast since 2002, published four books, more than 400 popular science articles and is now at our public library! Learn Something New...

FIRST GRADE OUTREACH

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2014 | ALL DAY

ALL TORRANCE LIBRARIES

Any first grader who has or gets their own Torrance Library Card in the month of October can have a free book to keep, thanks to the Friends of the Torrance Library! Your first library card is free. Read Something New...

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