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REGISTER FOR THE TURKEY TROT
BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Registration is open for the 36th Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Fun Run. The run will take place Thursday, Nov. 26, and begins at 8 a.m. at the Sam's Club parking lot. Register online or fill out an entry form and mail or walk it in to the Torrance Community Services Department by Nov. 20 to meet the regular registration deadline. Registration fees are $30 and include a commemorative race T-shirt. Register Today... 
FREEWAY LACE GUILD LACE DAY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 | 10 AM - 3 PM
KEN MILLER RECREATION CENTER
3341 TORRANCE BLVD. 
The ancient art of lace making lives on in the South Bay. Come by Freeway Lace Guild's 31st Annual Lace Day to check out demonstrations, shopping and lectures. Commemorative bobbins are available for $15 with pre-registration. Lace It Up... 
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Stay up to date with what is happening in Torrance by finding us on social media. You can also follow us on Instagram @CityOfTorranceCA, then share your photos from community events and other fun places around town. Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them. And the City of Torrance is now on Periscope @TorranceCA. We will live stream from various community events, so follow us and stay informed.   
'THIS WEEK IN TORRANCE'
IS ONLINE ANYTIME 
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! See What's Happening... 
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THE CITY OF TORRANCE 
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VOLUME 5  |  ISSUE 45      
November 5-11, 2015
THE CITY OF TORRANCE THANKS ALL  
U.S. MILITARY VETERANS  
FOR THEIR SERVICE TO OUR NATION

This week is United States Military Veterans Week. The City of Torrance will recognize our United States Military Veterans with a week-long celebration beginning Nov. 5 and ending Nov. 11. There will be several events to thank and honor our Veterans. City Hall and all Torrance Libraries will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

HONORING OUR HOMETOWN HEROES   
The Hometown Heroes Military Banner Recognition Program recognizes Torrance's men and women in uniform who are currently serving in the Armed Forces, veterans who have served in the past, or veterans of the past who are now deceased. These banners are displayed along Torrance Boulevard during Armed Forces week, but you can also  View the Banners Online... 
 
VIETNAM VETERANS VIRTUAL WALL  
The Virtual Wall of Faces features a page for every person whose name is on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. These pages allow family and friends to share memories, post pictures and connect with each other. Commemorate Torrance's Vietnam Veterans...


TORRANCE VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL 
The City of Torrance has a Veterans Memorial Wall located at the corner of Torrance Boulevard and Maple Avenue. The names of Torrance residents who have died in battle are engraved in the memorial in eternal remembrance and gratitude for their sacrifice. Visit the memorial to honor the men and women from our community who made the greatest sacrifice for our country. 

VISIT WITH A VETERAN 
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 | 2 - 4 PM
TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
1345 POST AVENUE
2015 is a significant year, as it marks the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII and the 50th anniversary since U.S. ground troops arrived in Vietnam. The community is invited to join the Torrance Historical Society to honor our veterans. Pull-up a chair and visit with a Veteran of World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, or Afghanistan. Thank Our Community's Veterans...

ARE YOU A VETERAN? 
If you are a Torrance resident who is a U.S. military veteran who has not yet registered for the City's Veterans Roll Call, please contact us at eNewsletter@TorranceCA.Gov. Torrance veterans will be honored in a private event on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m.

TRIBUTE TO VETERANS
WESTERN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
FREE ADMISSION THROUGH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
MUSEUM HOURS: 10 AM - 3 PM
3315 AIRPORT DRIVE
The Western Museum of Flight is a local resource that presents our citizens with the history and inspirational future of the industries that provide the tools our troops need.
As a tribute to our community's veterans, the WMoF will be offering free admittance to all during the United States Military Veterans Week. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the Museum...

TORRANCE CitiCABLE SALUTES VETERANS 
Members of our CitiCABLE team want to thank those who have served. We will be sharing these throughout the week, and the first video by "Senior Scene" host Hope Witkowsky can be seen now. Watch our YouTube channel for more Words of Thanks ... 
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