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Torrance eNEWSLETTER | Thursday, August 22, 2024 - Wednesday, August 28, 2024

This Week: Torrance Summer Nights, Torrance SEASONS, Animal Clinic and more! EXPLORE Our Website DOWNLOAD MyTorranceCA app REGISTER For TorranceAlerts CONNECT With Us Volume 14 | Issue 34 August 22 - August 28, 2024 Stay in the loop with the Torrance eNewsletter your go-to source for all the amazing events and opportunities in our community! Published every Thursday at 4 p.m. Sign up or browse archived issues online. Have a question, suggestion, or comment? Email us at eNewsletter@TorranceCA.Gov. Bona fide Torrance-based, non-profit groups may submit events to be included in the Torrance citywide calendar, pending approval. Events must occur within Torrance city limits to be considered. Find out more, and Share Your Event TORRANCE SPOTLIGHT AUGUST 15TH WAS CITY SELFIE DAY! The stickers say it all! We love Torrance, and we love serving you! Last week, we joined Engaging Local Government Leaders for #CityHallSelfie Day, celebrating the pride of local government. A big shoutout to #TeamTorrance for making this city a fantastic place to work, live, and play. See more pictures on our City's Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly known as Twitter). Share your favorite shots of the City! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them!   WHATS NEW Torrance Babe Ruth 13-16U’s Road to the World Series Congratulations to the Torrance Babe Ruth 13-16U team for winning the World Series title for their age group! This past weekend, both the Torrance Babe Ruth 14U and 13-16U teams advanced to the World Series Championship games in their respective divisions. On Saturday, August 17, 2024, the 14U team earned a well-deserved second place after a fierce battle with the champions from Mexico. Meanwhile, the 13-16U team triumphed with an exhilarating win over Korea, capturing the championship title. A big congratulations to all our hometown players for their outstanding performances! JOIN THE JOURNEY Community Animal Vaccination Clinic Join us for the Community Pet Vaccine Clinic on Sunday, August 25th, from 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. at the Main Plaza in front of Dee Hardison Sports Center, Charles H. Wilson Park! Hosted by the City of Torrance Animal Control and Low-Cost Pet Vaccines, this event offers vaccines, deworming, flea/tick treatments, and microchips for dogs, cats, and rabbits. Don't miss out on this opportunity to keep your pets healthy! TREAT YOUR PETS FALL Torrance Seasons Registration is Now Open! The Torrance Fall Seasons guide provides descriptions, schedules, and fees for the City's wide range of educational, sports, and artistic classes and events for you and your family members. Check it out to find exciting activities to enjoy this fall! REGISTER TODAY Deployment Volunteers Needed In response to the growing number of disasters impacting communities nationwide, the American Red Cross is urgently seeking new volunteers across the Los Angeles region to join their Shelter Services Team. Shelter Services Team members, play a vital role in disaster relief operations and providing essential support services to people affected by disasters. Start your training today and be ready to deploy in the next 60 days to assist with these critical relief efforts. BECOME A VOLUNTEER TORRANCE SUMMER NIGHTS AUGUST 23 to 25 12 to 6 P.M. AUGUST 31 5 P.M. TRYST AND NOMAD ART FAIR Del Amo Crossing - Hawthorne Blvd. PETTY THEFT Tom Petty Tribute Band Now - August 31 Torrance Summer Nights Festival: 2nd Annual Celebration! Presented by sponsor Torrance Refining Company, our Community Services Department is excited to host the 2nd Annual Torrance Summer Nights Festival! Join us through August 31, 2024, for a cultural extravaganza featuring music, movies, art, and live theater at the Wilson Park Amphitheatre. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets, and chairs, and soak in the festive atmosphere! This Week: Tryst and Nomad Art Fair Come join us at Del Amo Crossing (21535 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA) from August 23rd to 26th for two fantastic art events hosted by the Torrance Art Museum: TRYST and NOMAD III. Stop by and check out the creative installations this weekend on Saturday, August 24th, and Sunday, August 25th from noon to 6 p.m. TRYST features amazing artist-run spaces from around the world, while NOMAD III highlights the talents of over 150 local Southern California artists. Admission is free, and we’re kicking things off with a VIP Opening on Friday, August 23rd, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Don’t miss out on celebrating creativity and connecting with Torrance’s vibrant art scene! Family Movie Night - Kung Fu Panda 4 Have you been to a Torrance Summer Night performance? Kung Fu Panda 4 was the latest outdoor movie to be shown at Wilson Park. You can join us at Torrance Summer Nights through August 31. For the full lineup of performances, visit www.TorranceCA.Gov/SummerConcerts. SEE HIGHLIGHTS AS SEEN ON CITICABLE In case you missed it... International Surf Festival at Torrance Beach International Surf Festival hits Torrance waters! Check out the details at www.SurfFestival.org. CHECK OUT THE WAVES   COYOTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM   To report coyote activity, please call the 24-hour Coyote Hotline at (310) 618-3898 or use the Coyote Management Portal to submit a report online. If you see a coyote attacking a person, immediately call 911. For questions regarding the Coyote Management program, email POrenstein@TorranceCA.Gov. VIEW WEEKLY COYOTE REPORT LEARN ABOUT COYOTES HEAR COYOTES LATELY? MARK YOUR CALENDARS   August 23 - August 25 Tryst and Nomad Art Fair Get ready for a fun, alternative art experience. This 3 day fair will showcase art from international artists and will feature networking opportunities and panels. Stop by and enjoy the fair! ENJOY THE FAIR August 24 Relay For Life Skate Night Lace Up & Glide into Fun! Join us at Charles Wilson Park's Community Sports Complex Rink as we skate together to celebrate the grand finale of our 2024 'Seasons of Hope.' Let's make it a night to remember! GRAB YOUR SKATES August 25 Torrance Antique Street Faire Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 25th, and dive into the Torrance Antique Street Faire! Discover 200+ talented vendors offering antiques, vintage treasures, home decor, and more—all at unbeatable prices! Enjoy live music by DJ Ozzie, grab a bite at fantastic restaurants, and even get your antiques appraised. It’s a pet-friendly event with FREE admission from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. FIND TREASURES August 29 UCLA Blood Drive We're hosting a UCLA Summer Blood Drive on Thursday, August 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ken Miller Recreation Center. Schedule your appointment by emailing Noelle at nlai@mednet.ucla.edu or texting (310) 895-0282. BOOK YOUR SPOT TODAY! ** denotes a City of Torrance Event Now through September 13 City of Torrance Youth Flag Football Registration ** August 22 Social Services Commission ** August 23 Bartlett Senior Center Walking Club August 24 to 25 Odyssey Art Sale August 27 City Council Meeting Dark Night ** August 28 Restaurant for Roses September 2 Labor Day Holiday September 2 All Torrance Public Libraries Closed September 4 Refinery Community Alert Siren Test DISCOVER EVENTS IN TORRANCE OTHER RESOURCES         CITY OF TORRANCE | 3031 TORRANCE BLVD. | TORRANCE, CA 90503 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice