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This Week: September is Preparedness Month, 9/11 Flag Memorial, State of the City and more! EXPLORE Our Website DOWNLOAD MyTorranceCA app REGISTER For TorranceAlerts CONNECT With Us Volume 14 | Issue 36 September 5 - September 11, 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 Picture courtesy @arlingtonsuperstars_torrance Back to School! And just like that … Summer break has ended and our superstars are back on campus … excited to be with their teachers and friends again!! 🤩 Share your favorite shots of the City! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them!   WHATS NEW WE'RE ALL EARS! Share your thoughts on how we can connect with you! Take our Community Engagement Survey by September 19 to help us better reach you. Visit TorranceCA.Gov/Feedback. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS September is National Preparedness Month September is National Preparedness Month, and this year's theme is "Start a Conversation." It’s the perfect time to talk with your family and community about emergency preparedness. Make sure everyone knows the evacuation zones and routes for your area, and have backup plans in case of road closures. Don't forget to sign up for Torrance Alerts to receive early warning notifications during an emergency. PLAN AHEAD Extended Access at El Retiro Library We’re excited to invite you to the launch of our Extended Access service program at the El Retiro Branch Library! Join us on Saturday, September 28th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. With the Extended Access program, you’ll have the flexibility to visit the library beyond regular staffed hours. Drop by to sign up, and enjoy a special magic show by Magician John Abrams at 1 p.m. It’s also a great opportunity to celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month, too! We can’t wait to see you there! EXTENDED ACCESS Torrance Cultural Arts Center Venues Host your next event at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center! It combines modern design and natural beauty into a unique multipurpose complex. Learn more by calling (310) 781-7150 or emailing TCAC@TorranceCA.Gov. TAKE A TOUR 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 TORRANCE SUMMER NIGHTS What an incredible summer it’s been at Torrance Summer Nights! Thank you to all our bands, and community for singing and dancing along with us this summer. Don’t forget to share all your favorite memories with us using #TorranceSummerNights on social media. See you next summer! TORRANCE SUMMER RECAP TRSYT and NOMAD III Thank you to everyone who visited Del Amo Crossing to experience the incredible art at Tryst and Nomad II. Find an upcoming exhibition at www.TorranceArtMuseum.com! GET ARTSY NFL SOFI STADIUM SERVICE Torrance Transit Line 10X to the SoFi Stadium Grab a ride to see your favorite football team this season courtesy of Torrance Transit! Park for free at the Mary K. Giordano Regional Transit Center and enjoy a quick ride to SoFi for a low price! One-way trips to SoFi cost $2 and round-trips cost $4. What a deal! Boarding begins 3 hours before game time. The last bus departing for the SoFi Stadium will leave approximately 30 minutes before game time. Check out the full schedule and learn more about how to use the Mary K. Giordano Regional Transit Center at Transit.TorranceCA.Gov. September 8 September 22 September 29 Chargers vs. Raiders Game Time: 1:05 p.m. Rams vs. 49ers Game Time: 1:25 p.m. Chargers vs. Chiefs Game Time: 1:25 p.m. ENJOY THE RIDE   AS SEEN ON CITICABLE In case you missed it... Pet Vaccination and Micro-chipping Event The City of Torrance provided free vaccinations for cats and dogs, as well as micro-chipping services at a special event held at Wilson Park. TORRANCE CARES ABOUT YOUR PETS Back-To-School Safety Fair Torrance Fire and Police Departments join Del Amo Fashion Center for a safety fair. SAFETY FAIR RECAP 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 HEAR COYOTES LATELY? MARK YOUR CALENDARS September 10 Torrance City Council Meeting Join us in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber or follow along on the City's Facebook page and YouTube Channel. VIEW THE AGENDA September 11 9/11 Flag Memorial Thanks to local volunteers, the community is invited to view the special 9/11 Memorial at Seaside Heroes Park located at 22851 Anza. Ave. Flags will be placed throughout the park in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Flags will be taken down on Thursday, September 12 at 7:30 a.m. Take a stroll through the park to honor and remember the 23rd anniversary of this tragic day. September 12 Eco Gardener Virtual Webinar Learn how to create a garden that’s not only gorgeous but also environmentally friendly. This foundational class will teach you how to nurture living soil, retain rainwater, and select native plants that support local ecosystems. Plus, our experienced instructors will be on hand to provide personalized advice and answer all your burning questions. Sign up today and start designing the garden of your dreams—right from the comfort of your home! RSVP HERE   September 13 State of The City 2024 Torrance Mayor George K. Chen presents his Annual State of the City Address hosted by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. Tune in to the City of Torrance Facebook page for a livestream of the Mayor's State of the City Address at approximately 12 p.m. HEAR FROM THE MAYOR September 21 Coastal Cleanup at Torrance Beach Join Team Torrance for Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 21st, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Miramar Park! As part of the world’s largest volunteer event, this cleanup supports global efforts to keep our oceans and community healthy. In partnership with Heal the Bay and the Torrance Chamber of Commerce, we’re marking 27 years of service. Don't forget to pick up a special `I Love Torrance Beach' sticker while checking in. Volunteers can apply leadership and organizational skills while earning community service hours. Don’t forget your reusable gloves, bags, and water bottles! SIGN UP September 28 Free Community Futsal Clinic Lace up your sneakers and head over to Wilson Park Sports Rink for a free futsal clinic that promises fun, fitness, and friendly competition. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., our experienced coaches will guide you through drills and games designed to improve your skills and boost your love for the sport. This is a great chance to meet new friends, enjoy the outdoors, and sharpen your futsal abilities—all at no cost! Space is limited, so be sure to register now at Torrance.Rec.Us! BOOK YOUR SPOT TODAY! ** denotes a City of Torrance Event Now through September 13 City of Torrance Youth Flag Football Registration ** September 7 Family & Elder Fraud Prevention September 7 Mystery Book Discussion Group ** September 10 Restaurant for Roses September 13 Disaster Preparedness Tips September 14 Seaside Heroes Park Beautification September 17 No Council Meeting ** September 22 Friends of the Madrona Marsh 50th Anniversary - Fall Equinox September 22 Torrance Antique Street Faire September 22 FENG E & Friends September 26 Comedy Improv Acting October 19 Free Electronic Recycling and Paper Shredding Event DISCOVER EVENTS IN TORRANCE OTHER RESOURCES         CITY OF TORRANCE | 3031 TORRANCE BLVD. | TORRANCE, CA 90503 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice