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This Week: Senior Citizens Arts and Crafts Faire, A Disney Celebration, and more! EXPLORE Our Website DOWNLOAD MyTorranceCA app REGISTER For TorranceAlerts CONNECT With Us Volume 14 | Issue 18 May 2 - May 8, 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 @CityOfTorranceCA Happy Historic Preservation Month! Every day in May, we’ll post a photo of historic Torrance, guiding you through its fascinating past. Learn more about Historic Preservation at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Historic #TorranceCA #HistoricPreservationMonth Share your favorite shots of the City! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them!     HELP US CELEBRATE OUR ARMED FORCES The 62nd Annual City of Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration is right around the corner! Join us in celebrating our military with a weekend full of fun! Military Exhibits Start off the celebration on Friday, May 18th with an up-close look at some military assets including aircraft, vehicles, and support equipment at the Del Amo Fashion Center parking lot. The military exhibits will be available through Sunday, May 20. 5K For Freedom On Saturday, May 18, kick off 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 by tomorrow, May 3rd, and save $5! 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 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 Madrona Marsh Nature Festival The Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center hosted a festival honoring the 50th Anniversary of preserving nature with the Friends of Madrona Marsh. BE ONE WITH NATURE In case you missed it... Torrance Employee Service Awards The City of Torrance treated its employees who reached major milestones with a Mardi Gras themed celebration. CELEBRATE THE MAJOR MILESTONES   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 3 A Disney Celebration Come out and see the Torrance Civic Chorale and special guests Cal State Dominguez Hills Choir as they perform all the classic Disney songs we have come to know and love! ENJOY THE MAGIC   May 4 Senior Citizen Arts and Crafts Faire Join us for the 23rd Annual Senior Arts & Crafts Faire from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as we support our Senior Citizens and celebrate their creativity. The event will feature numerous vendors offering unique gifts perfect for Mother's Day, Graduation, and Father's Day. Kids can enjoy card-making activities while everyone can indulge in tasty treats from the snack bar. Plus, enjoy the ambiance with live music throughout the day. SUPPORT OUR SENIORS   May 7 Alert SouthBay Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Alert SouthBay will be conducting a test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system on Tuesday, May 7 at approximately 11:30 a.m. PST. WHAT TO EXPECT May 8 California Friendly Native Plant Landscape Webinar Join us for a free webinar focused on designing a yard using the four principles of gorgeous and watershed-wise landscaping: Build A Healthy Living Soil Sponge Hold Rainwater on Your Property Select Local Native Plants that Minimize Water Use and Maximize Biodiversity Control Your Irrigation For more information, view the event flyer. RSVP FOR THE WEBINAR May 11 Fire Service Day Visit a Torrance Fire Station on Saturday, May 11 for Fire Service Day! Fire Service Day will be celebrated at the following locations:  Fire Station 1 1701 Crenshaw Blvd. Fire Station 2 25135 Robinson Way Fire Station 3 3535 182nd St. Fire Station 5 3940 Del Amo Blvd. Fire Station 6 21401 Del Amo Circle West VISIT A FIRE STATION   July 21 Dodger Day 2024 More Tickets Available! Did you miss out on getting tickets for Dodger Day? Not to worry! More tickets are available for purchase. Please note that these tickets will be for the Reserve Level of the first base side of the field, while the first round of tickets were for the third base side. Just look for the Special Events" tab on our class registration page. For more information, view the event flyer. GET YOUR TICKETS! ** denotes a City of Torrance Event May 4 An Evening with Roger McGuinn May 4 Risky Business - A Painter's Forum May 5 Hot Tip May 7 El Retiro Book Group - Adult Book** May 10 Lipstick, Shoes & Fancy Moves: ONWARD May 11 Seaside Heroes Park Beautification May 11 NALC Letter Carrier's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 11 "JUST FOR FUN" Documentary Movie and Signing Event 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!