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This Week: Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration, Magical Music of Motown, Metro's C-Line (Green) Extension to Torrance Meeting and more! EXPLORE Our Website DOWNLOAD MyTorranceCA app REGISTER For TorranceAlerts CONNECT With Us Volume 14 | Issue 20 May 16 - May 22, 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 Photo courtesy of @jesiahtrejo__ Big Boy Status! Share your favorite shots of the City! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them!   WHATS NEW Torrance Seasons Summer 2024 The newest issue of Torrance Seasons is now available online! Check out all the fun classes we have to offer. Torrance Resident Registration begins Tuesday, May 21 at 8 a.m. Non-Resident Registration begins Wednesday, May 29 at 8 a.m. VIEW AVAILABLE CLASSES Electric Vehicle Charger Swap Out Exciting News! We're upgrading our Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations across multiple locations! As the previous chargers have exceeded their expected lifecycles, this upgrade is part of our commitment to ensuring continued access to essential EV charging infrastructure. It's a continuation of our "One Mile, One Charger" project, ensuring that every EV driver in Torrance is never more than a mile away from a charging station. Starting May 20th, watch out for upgrades at: 📍 Walteria Park 📍 McMaster Park 📍 Columbia Park 📍 Civic Center 📍 Downtown Torrance – 1350 Post Ave. 📍 Wilson Park Each upgrade will take 2-3 days. If you spot one of these locations under upgrade, please use the nearest alternative for charging. Stay charged, Torrance! MORE INFO Torrance Rec has a new Platform! Did you know we have a new recreation platform? This exciting partnership between us and Rec Technologies is aimed at revolutionizing your parks and recreation experience. To explore all the amazing offerings this summer, head over to torrance.rec.us and browse our virtual activity guide. With just a few clicks, you can discover a world of possibilities and create your personalized wishlist. LEARN MORE February Storm Update - Vista Montana Repairs Watch our Facebook reel on the latest update for Vista Montana street repairs after the February Storms. WATCH UPDATES Metro Wants to hear from You! Voice your opinion for the C-Line (Green) Extension to Torrance on Thursday, May 23rd at 10 a.m.! This is the final opportunity for the public to provide feedback to the Metro board regarding the locally preferred alternative for the C-Line (Green) Extension project into Torrance. Torrance Transit will be providing rides to the Metro HQ meeting on Thursday, May 23rd. Buses will leave from the Mary K. Giordano Transit Center at 8 a.m. Visit the Trending In Torrance page to learn more. VOICE YOUR OPINION   HELP US CELEBRATE OUR ARMED FORCES Armed Forces Parade Join us May 17-19 as the City celebrates the 62nd Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and festivities. Military Exhibits Kick off the celebration on Friday, May 17th with an up-close look at various military assets including aircraft, vehicles, and support equipment located at the Del Amo Fashion Center parking lot. The military exhibits will remain available through Sunday, May 19. 5K For Freedom On Saturday, May 18, start your morning bright and early with the 5K for Freedom, presented by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce! Join in and run alongside our heroes in the Armed Forces. REGISTER TODAY 62nd Annual City of Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade Finally, join us in celebrating our Armed Forces at the Parade on Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m.! This year, our honored military branch is the United States Space Force. Come out and meet members of the military and watch the parade as it marches through Torrance Blvd. This year is sure to be the best one yet! JOIN THE CELEBRATION Western Museum of Flight You’ll have a chance to meet the pilots who fly these warbirds, ask them questions, and watch as the planes taxi out and line up for a flyover at the parade at 1:15 p.m. SEE FLYER Exclusive Armed Forces Day Stickers! Stop by at our City booth at the military exhibits to pick up exclusive ‘I Love Torrance – Armed Forces Day” and “I Love Torrance – Space Force” editions. The Space Force stickers will be available exclusively during the Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration. DOWNLOAD STICKERS Hometown Heroes Have you seen the banners hanging from the streetlights on Torrance Blvd., Madrona Ave., and Carson St.? The Torrance Hometown Heroes Military Banner Recognition Program recognizes our community’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. This year, 25 individuals were added to the list of honorees, including our very first United States Space Force Hometown Hero Banner! Learn more about the Hometown Heroes program, plus view all the Hometown Heroes honored since the program began in 2012, at www.TorranceCA.Gov/HometownHeroes AS SEEN ON CITICABLE April Business Recap Here are some business highlights from around Torrance for the month of April! CHECK IT OUT In case you missed it... Rent Torrance Cultural Arts Center To rent the Torrance Cultural Arts Center for your next conference or special event, please visit arts.torranceca.gov/venues. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TouhouFest at Torrance Cultural Arts Center Explore the largest Touhou-centered convention in the U.S. at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center! Fans of the Touhou Project, a video game series developed in Japan that led to a worldwide sensation, came from across the country and beyond to take part in this special gathering. WATCH THE VIDEO   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 THE COYOTE FAMILY STRUCTURE MARK YOUR CALENDARS May 11 Kuniharu Yoshida's Calligraphy Workshop Express yourself through the art of traditional Japanese calligraphy. JOIN THE EVENT May 16 Bark: Reading to Dogs When reading to themselves, children skip the words they do not know. When reading out loud, they need to speak each word. Reading to a friendly, nonjudgmental dog takes away the anxiety and makes reading fun. Studies from UC Davis and Tufts University show that children reading to dogs increase their words per minute and reading comprehension over children reading to adults AND they enjoy it more. Assessments from parents and educators indicate BARK dogs help improve children's class participation, self-confidence, and reading skills. VOLUNTEER May 16 Thrilling Thursday Theater : Soul Henderson Library is having a matinee screening of Soul - Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz -- and he's good. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul. MORE INFO May 17 Bartlett Senior Center Walking Club Join us for a leisurely walk around Downtown Torrance! Advanced walkers can set their own pace. This is a great way to get exercise, enjoy some fresh air, and meet people in the community. The walking club meets at the Bartlett Senior Center every Friday at 10 a.m. GET YOUR WALK ON! May 17 Employment Workshop Experts from the Employment Department of California will be holding an Employment Workshop. JOIN THE EVENT May 22 Teen Keychain Series: Bottle Caps Unlock your creativity at our teen and tween keychain crafting event! Join us for a fun-filled workshop where you'll transform bottle caps into personalized keychains. Get ready to design, decorate, and showcase your unique style. Don't miss out on this inventive adventure! REGISTER   ** denotes a City of Torrance Event May 16 Comedy Improv Acting May 17 Armed Forces Day Military Exhibits May 17 Family Storytime May 17 No Finesse Fridays May 18 Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Closed May 18 Board Game Bonanza May 18 The Great Torrance Library "Jeopardy" Challenge! Qualifier Round May 18 Lost in Translation : Lion May 18 Connecting with Crafts : Cards May 17 Employment Workshop: Improve Job Search Techniques and Perfect Your Resume May 19 Magical Music of Motown DISCOVER EVENTS IN TORRANCE OTHER RESOURCES         CITY OF TORRANCE | 3031 TORRANCE BLVD., TORRANCE, CA 90503 Unsubscribe mc@vivinavi.com Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by enewsletter@torranceca.gov powered by Try email marketing for free today!