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This Week: 4th of July Fireworks Show, We're Hiring, Torrance Summer Nights, and more! EXPLORE Our Website DOWNLOAD MyTorranceCA app REGISTER For TorranceAlerts CONNECT With Us Volume 14 | Issue 27 July 4 - July 10, 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 @ashleymillsmonaghan Oh what fun we have!!!! Thank you for everyone that came out and for all the love from my kiddos in my classes!! Share your favorite shots of the City! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them!   WHATS NEW 4th of July Fireworks Show Tonight is the night! We hope you're ready for a spectacular display of fireworks at our 4th of July Fireworks Show! The LA Galaxy Sports Complex opens at 7 p.m. Meet and greet with Mayor George K. Chen and City Councilmembers, then enjoy the show from the LA Galaxy Sports Complex or the west parking lot of the Torrance Courthouse. ENJOY THE SHOW Fireworks are Illegal in Torrance We would like to remind the community that the possession, sale, use, and discharge of fireworks are illegal in Torrance. Please report fireworks or suspicious behavior by calling (310) 328-3456 for non-emergencies and 911 for emergencies. STAY SAFE Beat the Heat at a Cooling Center! As temperatures rise, it's important to stay cool. If the heat is ever getting too much for you, come visit a cooling center! FIND A COOLING CENTER We're Hiring! We're hiring! Apply for a job with us today and become part of a dedicated team committed to serving our community. Your next career move starts with #TeamTorrance – picture yourself here! JOIN TEAM TORRANCE Torrance Minute Stay connected with your City and community while on the go. Introducing Torrance Minute. WATCH THE TORRANCE MINUTE TORRANCE SUMMER NIGHTS JULY 6 @ 5 P.M. JULY 13 @ 8:15 P.M. JULY 20 @ 5 P.M. SATIN DOLLZ Swingin' 40's Tribute FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Trolls Band Together McMaster Park  BLUE BREEZE BAND Blues, Soul, R&B, Jazz Now - August 31 Torrance Summer Nights Festival: 2nd Annual Celebration! Presented by sponsor Torrance Refining Company, our Community Services Division 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: SATIN DOLLZ Swingin‘ 40‘s Tribute Get ready for a trip down memory lane with the pin-up darlings of the 'Satin Dollz Swingin' 40s Tribute'. Grab your chair, blanket, and friends, and join us for another unforgettable energy-packed performance. Don't miss it! JOIN US AS SEEN ON CITICABLE In case you missed it... May Business Recap Torrance CitiCABLE covered the business community throughout the City from tip to toe in May… with four ribbon cuttings and some very special celebrations. Take a look! EXPLORE MAY'S EVENTS TOCApalooza The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation hosts its annual TOCApalooza at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, offering free family-friendly entertainment on three stages. RELIVE THE FUNDRAISER   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 ENCOUNTERS WITH COYOTE PUPS MARK YOUR CALENDARS July 6 Reopening of Basketball Courts at Guenser Park Join the Community Services Department with District 1 Councilmember Jon Kaji for the reopening of the newly resurfaced basketball court at Guenser Park.  When: July 6th (Saturday) Time: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Where: 17800 Gramercy Place, Torrance July 6 Family Flix: Dungeons and Dragons A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a long lost relic, but their charming adventure goes dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. JOIN THE EVENT   July 10 Restaurants for Roses: BJ's Restaurant Join us for a delicious meal while supporting a great cause! Dine at BJ's and help raise funds for the Torrance Rose Float Association. Whether you come for lunch, snacks, or dinner, 20% of your check will go towards supporting our 2025 Tournament of Roses float. LEARN MORE   Now through July 25 Back to School Supply Drive Help Torrance Unified School district students in need by donating school supplies! Accepted supplies include backpacks, pencil boxes, folders, umbrellas, scarves, and more! You can drop off supplies at the following locations starting June 24: City Hall Lobby 3031 Torrance Blvd. Permit Center 3031 Torrance Blvd. Katy Geissert Civic Center Library 3301 Torrance Blvd. For more information, check out this flyer! HELP OTHERS Now through August 17 Summer Reading Program Summer is here and that means it’s time to join the Torrance Public Library’s Annual All-Ages Summer Reading Program! Participate in person and virtually! Read for 16 hours, complete 16 library and/or literacy-related activities or a combination of reading and activities to earn your Completion Certificate and a special prize! Avid readers can get a second bonus prize if they read for 8 more hours or complete 8 more special activities once the initial challenge is completed. START READING ** denotes a City of Torrance Event July 6 Sunflower Sun Catcher July 7 Hot Tip July 9 City Council Dark Night July 13 Seaside Heroes Park Beautification July 16 City Council Dark Night July 18 Restaurant for Roses July 19 Swim-in Movie Night July 19 Beauty and the Beast July 19 - 21 Friends of the Torrance Library Book Sale August 3 - 17 The Little Mermaid DISCOVER EVENTS IN TORRANCE OTHER RESOURCES         CITY OF TORRANCE | 3031 TORRANCE BLVD. | TORRANCE, CA 90503 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice