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Email from CITY OF TORRANCE This Week: Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Escanaba in Da Moonlight, Great California ShakeOut, and more! EXPLORE Our Website DOWNLOAD MyTorranceCA app REGISTER For TorranceAlerts CONNECT With Us Volume 14 | Issue 41 October 10 - October 16, 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 of @torrancekendodojo Share your favorite shots of the City! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them! Torrance Dominates at Southern California Kendo Federation Team Championship! This past weekend, Torrance Kendo Club participated in the SCKF Team Championships and brought home amazing results! Congratulations to the participants, winners and their families: Junior Youth Division - 1st Place Abigail Tenn, Shawn Yang, Ethan Choo Senior Youth Division - 1st Place Christian Kawano, Rui Elliot, Rei Elliot Championship Division - 1st Place Hugo Mizuhashi, Rei Elliot, Dave Nam, Zidi Allison, Masao Suzuki, Arashi Steele, Julian Williams   WHATS NEW Cybersecurity Awareness Month With the internet being a part of everyday life, cybersecurity is more important than ever. This month, we want to bring awareness to practices that will best protect you and your private information from those who may want to steal it. HELP SECURE OUR WORLD Now accepting: Submissions for Designer-owned Plans for Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)! Submit your designs to our Building and Safety Division at the Permit Center, located at 3031 Torrance Blvd. Once approved, plans will be featured on our website, connecting you directly with property owners ready to start their ADU projects. Please contact the Community Development Department at (310) 618-5910 for questions. MORE INFO HERE Torrance Beer Run Returns October 11th – 20th The fifth Annual Torrance Beer Run is almost here! And the best part? There's no running required. Enjoy a self-paced tour of 10 incredible breweries across Torrance; visit all 10 to win a limited edition 2024 Torrance Beer Run glass (while supplies last). You can find more information including the locations of participating breweries at Stay.DiscoverTorrance.Com. DOWNLOAD YOUR PASSPORT We Are Torrance... And We Are Hiring! Want to join Team Torrance? Check out some of our current openings: Assistant Pool Manager (At-Will) Box Office Attendant (At-Will) Deputy Clerk III Fire Prevention Specialist (Community Risk Reduction) Program Leader ( At-Will) APPLY TODAY Torrance Cultural Arts Center Venues Looking for a versatile venue to host a business meeting, trade show or banquet? The Toyota Meeting Hall offers flexible equipment and furnishings that can be customized to meet the needs for any special event for up to 300 people. Book the Toyota Meeting Hall today by calling (310) 781-7150 or emailing TCAC@TorranceCA.Gov IMAGINE YOUR EVENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WhyTorrance Our WhyTorrance platform is the go-to resource for new and expanding businesses, providing streamlined access to City services, Economic Development tools, and key demographic data to help guide your decisions. Explore Torrance’s culture, amenities, and attractions that make it an ideal location for businesses, employees, and families. Whether you're looking to invest, grow, or simply learn more, we invite you to discover all the advantages Torrance has to offer. Discover the Torrance Advantage! EXPLORE WHY TORRANCE Assessor's Homeowners' Resource Fair Join Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang on Saturday, November 9, at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center for a free event offering crucial resources for homeowners and property owners. The fair will cover Parent-child Transfers (Prop. 19), Death of a Property Owner, Misfortune & Calamity, Disabled Veterans' Exemption, and much more. Plus, get help with property tax relief claims after natural disasters.Space is limited, so register now and connect with County services in person! REGISTER TODAY Honda Cars, Bikes, & Coffee Event Calling all car and bike enthusiasts! Whether you're a seasoned driver or just love the thrill of the road, join us for a free, family-friendly event at Honda’s headquarters. Explore over 60 classic and modern Honda vehicles and learn valuable skills to enhance your performance and safety. Complimentary child car seat checks will be available, plus giveaways, vendors, and food trucks to keep you fueled! MAKE AN APPOINTMENT 2024 Small Business Survey The Federal Reserve's 2024 Small Business Credit Survey is now open! Owners and key financial decision makers of for-profit businesses, share your recent experiences about whether and how you use debt, what financial conditions you face, and more. The survey is open to businesses currently in operation, recently closed, and those about to launch. All responses are confidential. The survey closes on November 1, 2024. Questions? Contact Hal Martin at hal.martin@clev.frb.org. TAKE THE 12-MINUTE SURVEY Small Business Development Center Offering Consulting Hours in Downtown Torrance The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted by El Camino College is dedicated to being the top provider of no-cost, expert consulting, education, and capital assistance for small businesses in the greater South Bay and Los Angeles area. The SBDC is now holding office hours at the community center, 1215 El Prado! Office hours will be Fridays from 2 - 5 p.m. If you are interested in attending these office hours, please call or make an appointment online. MAKE AN APPOINMENT "Hot Properties" in Torrance Explore our interactive map of available Commercial Real Estate and discover potential new home for your business! Brokers and property owners can also submit listings to be featured on the map. Whether you’re looking for the perfect business site, looking to list your property, we’re here to help. CHECK OUT HOT PROPERTIES 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. October 20 October 24 October 27 Rams vs. Raiders Game Time: 1:05 p.m. Rams vs. Vikings Game Time: 5:15 p.m. Chargers vs. Saints Game Time: 1:05 p.m. ENJOY THE RIDE   AS SEEN ON CITICABLE In case you missed it... Futsal at Wilson Park We collaborated with LA Galaxy to host a free Community Futsal Clinic. The goal is to promote futsal as a potential sport for the LA28 Olympic Games. SEE FUTSAL IN ACTION Torrance Beautification: 40+ Trees Planted at I-405 On-Ramp Check out the story behind our City's newest freeway on-ramp and how the 40+ trees planted on the corner of 182nd Street and Crenshaw Boulevard are helping to offset an urban heat island effect! Learn more about our Public Works Department at TorranceCA.Gov/PublicWorks. WATCH THE BEAUTIFICATION 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 COYOTE MANAGEMENT RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS   October 10 - 26 Escanaba In Da Moonlight The Torrance Theatre Company is at it again! This time, they bring you a hunting story to beat all hunting stories. This performance is making a return in celebration of the Torrance Theatre Company's 25th Anniversary! You won't want to miss it. BUY TICKETS October 12 Eco Gardener Workshop - In Person Join us at the Madrona Marsh Nature Center on Saturday, October 12th at 10 a.m. for a free in-person workshop to learn about best management practices for passive and active capturing of rainwater in the landscape. Be sure to register in advance to secure your spot. REGISTER TODAY October 12 and 13 Original Fall Tour of Historic Homes Take a tour inside several historic homes and see how some have been renovated to match today's lifestyle. Houses on the tour were built between 1914 and 1928, making some over 100 years old! Tickets to this historic tour can be purchased on day of the tour directly from the Torrance Historical Society Museum for $50. TOUR HISTORIC HOMES October 17 Great California ShakeOut Join us for the largest earthquake drill in the world! At 10:17 a.m. on October 17, make sure to DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON! JOIN THE DRILL October 19 Free Paper Shredding and Electronic Recycling Stop by our recycling event on October 19th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Torrance City Hall (near the Torrance Courthouse off Maple Ave). Drop off your old electronics and shredded paper for free! This event is only for Torrance residents. Please bring ID. VIEW THE FLYER October 26 Floating Pumpkin Patch Get in the Halloween spirit by decorating a pumpkin that you pick right from the pool! After you finish decorating your pumpkin, take a swim! Make sure to register for this event to ensure you will receive a pumpkin. BOOK YOUR SPOT ** denotes a City of Torrance Event October 11 Halloween Costuming Tips and Tricks October 12 Seaside Heroes Park Beautification October 12 Show and Tell Extravaganza October 12 Country Music with Luke Metzler October 14 EyeVenture: Optical Illusions! October 16 Book SWAP! October 17 TeenZone: Zen Corner October 19 Mediterranean Food Festival/South Bay Falafel Festival October 19 Building with Magnets October 26 Halloween Movie in the Park ** DISCOVER EVENTS IN TORRANCE OTHER RESOURCES         CITY OF TORRANCE | 3031 TORRANCE BLVD. | TORRANCE, CA 90503 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice