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This Week: Book Sale, Community Safety Fair, A Disney Celebration, and more! EXPLORE Our Website DOWNLOAD MyTorranceCA app REGISTER For TorranceAlerts CONNECT With Us Volume 14 | Issue 17 April 25 - May 1, 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 @jeffersonms.tusd Girls Flag Football vs Bert Lynn Middle School @ West High School. Share your favorite shots of the City! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them!     WHAT'S NEW Alert Southbay: Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) TEST Mark your calendars! Alert SouthBay will be conducting a test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m. PST. LEARN MORE Social Services Commission Toiletries & More Drive-Up Event The Social Services Commission will be holding a Toiletry & More Drive-Up Event this Saturday, April 27th at 3031 Torrance Blvd. (West Annex) from 10 a.m. to noon to benefit organizations that serve people experiencing homelessness. If you can't make the Drive-Up event, you can still drop off donation items at any of the drop-off locations at your convenience through April 30th. Anyone with questions can call (310) 618-5880 or email the Social Services Commission. HELP OTHERS Get Ready for the 5K For Freedom! The 62nd Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration is less than a month away! Start the day by participating in the 5K for Freedom! Save $5 by registering by May 3. Visit the event page for road closures and race route information. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CELEBRATION AS SEEN ON CITICABLE 2024 Torrance Fire Academy Recruit Training Experience the adrenaline! Get exclusive access to the Torrance Fire Academy's intense training session. Watch recruits tackle high-pressure hoses, haul 170-pound ladders, and carry heavy gear—all to earn a coveted spot on the Torrance Fire Department. See what it takes to become an honorary firefighter! TAKE A LOOK In case you missed it... STEM Day at Torrance Airport 150 Torrance middle and high school students spent the day at Torrance Airport, learning what it’s like to work in aerospace and aeronautics. The students are all involved in STEM programs - science, technology, engineering, and math - and the day-long program shows how those subjects prepare them for the real world. GO UP, UP, AND AWAY!   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 DO'S AND DONT'S OF HAZING COYOTES MARK YOUR CALENDARS April 26 - 28 Friends of the Torrance Library Book Sale It's that time of the year again! Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or a curious newcomer, each day has something exciting in store. Friday, April 26 | 2 - 6 p.m. Members Only Book Sale Starting at 1 p.m., memberships for $5 will be sold at the door. Cash or Check only. Saturday, April 27 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Open to the public Everyone is welcome to take advantage of these awesome deals! Sunday, April 28 | 1 - 4 p.m. $5 per bag Fill up a grocery bag full of books! Just $5. Teachers get free books with a valid teacher I.D. GRAB A BOOK April 27 Earth Day at the Madrona Marsh Every day is Earth Day, celebrate with us at the Madrona Marsh and Nature Preserve and help with Habitat Restoration. Bring a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and a can-do attitude! Children 14 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. CELEBRATE EARTH DAY April 27 Community Safety Fair Join the Torrance Police Department and Torrance Fire Department at the Community Safety Fair for safety exhibits, demonstrations, and informational displays located at the outdoor village Del Amo Fashion Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. LEARN MORE 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 July 21 Dodger Day 2024 More Tickets Available! Did you miss out on getting tickets for Dodger Day? Not to worry! More tickets will be available for purchase on Friday, April 26! 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 April 27 AFI in April: Disney's Snow White** April 28 Torrance Antique Street Fair April 30 City Council Dark Night May 1 Refinery Community Alert Siren May 4 Senior Citizen Arts and Crafts Fair May 4 An Evening with Roger McGuinn May 4 Star Wars Saturday ** May 10 Lipstick, Shoes & Fancy Moves: ONWARD by TuTu Dance May 11 NACL Letter Carrier's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 11 "JUST FOR FUN" Documentary Movie and Signing Event May 11 Fire Service Day 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!