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This Week: State of the District, Torrance Dodger Day, and more! EXPLORE Our Website DOWNLOAD MyTorranceCA app REGISTER For TorranceAlerts CONNECT With Us Volume 14 | Issue 12 March 21 - March 27, 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 @bertlynnmiddleschool Great job today at the TUSD Math Field Day! The Bert Lynn Leopards showed what they got! The 6th Grade team came in 3rd place; the 7th Grade team came in 1st place; and the 8th grade team came in as top scorers in their grade level, Arsh Gupta, Aum Patel, and Siwon Kim will represent TUSD at the LACOE Math Day competition in April! Great job Leopards! Share your favorite shots of the City! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them!     WHAT'S NEW Safe In Torrance At the heart of Torrance is a commitment to safety and community. It's not just something we strive for; it's what we live by. Whether you're working, living, or just enjoying a day in our city, we're here to ensure it's safe and enjoyable because in Torrance your peace of mind matters. SEE VIDEO Park Project Updates Our Community Services Department is dedicated to enhancing your local park experience with ongoing projects. Alongside preparing for a concrete pour at Guenser Park's basketball court after successful demolition, our team has been diligently repairing the flagpole at Torrance Park/Kendall Field, replacing the playground slide at Greenwood Park, and enhancing pathway lights at Seaside Heroes Park. Dodger Day 2024 Join the Torrance Community to represent your City with pride as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Houston Astros! Torrance residents can purchase tickets online beginning Thursday, March 28. There is a limit of six tickets per transaction. Come on out and represent Torrance! View the event flyer. LEARN MORE Pitch Torrance The inaugural PITCH TORRANCE event at the Toyota Meeting Hall had a great turnout this week. Did you miss the event but are interested in becoming a vendor? Head over to our Economic Development Page for more information! LEARN MORE Madrona Marsh and Boy Scouts Collaboration Have you seen our brand-new welcome kiosk at the Madrona Marsh Preserve’s entry? This fantastic addition made possible by the hard work of Eagle Scout Thomas Machian and the incredible help of his troop, Boy Scouts 719, provides shade and space for our volunteers who greet visitors at the front gate. A huge thank you to all who contributed to this project. It’s another step towards whyTorrance is an even greater place to live, work, and play. LEARN MORE AS SEEN ON CITICABLE Torrance Celebrates Its Women of Influence For the 9th year, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce awarded and celebrated seven “Women of Influence.” Women from all walks of life, including business, public service, and the military were honored for their contributions to the greater South Bay area. WATCH THE 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 PUPPING SEASON MARK YOUR CALENDARS   From now to March 31 Torrance Civic Center Master Plan Survey The Torrance Civic Center has remained the hub of the City since 1956. After all this time, the time has come to assess the Civic Center’s layout, structures, and their ability to continue to serve the public. The Torrance City Council has directed the advancement of the Torrance Civic Center Master Plan, which aims to first collect Public Feedback about the Civic Center and to assess various factors such as costs, building conditions, and operational issues to see what improvements can be made. Please take our brief survey by Sunday, March 31, 2024, to let us know how you would like the Civic Center to improve. If you have any questions, please email LandManagement@TorranceCA.Gov. Thank You. TAKE THE SURVEY     March 23 In My Own Little Corner  Chryssie Whitehead, accomplished actor (“Grey’s Anatomy”, “Revenge of the Bridesmaids”, “Warehouse 13”) and dancer (“Radio City Rockettes”, “Chorus Line”) explores the impact mental illness has played in both her and her mother’s life. Through song and story, and a bit of dancing, Chryssie shares about her mother's death, her career and stories of her highs and lows through to her mother’s passing. She explores how it is possible to get proper help, medicine, and tools to find clarity in one's life with bipolar disorder or any mental illness. BUY TICKETS March 24 Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Los Angeles County is hosting a free waste collection event at the Torrance Courthouse parking lot on Sunday, March 24. Residents can drop off hazardous materials like paint, batteries, motor oil, light bulbs, and more! You can visit http://LACSD.org/HHW for a full list of items that will and won't be accepted. View the event flyer. DROP OFF WASTE March 27 State of the District - District #1 You are invited to take part in the State of the District Community Meeting for District #1. Hear from Councilmember Jon Kaji on a number of topics: City Manager’s Office - Civic Center Master Plan City Manager’s Office - El Camino Fire Training Center General Services - Airport and Electric Chargers Transit – Metro C Line update Public Works – update on projects in District #1 (Recycled Water Pipeline) Community Services – Capital Improvement updates in District #1 (Repainting of North Torrance Library; Guenser Park) Torrance Police Department – Crime Stats and Updates on District #1 Torrance Fire Department – Fire and Safety Updates on District #1 You can download the postcard for the meeting. JOIN THE CONVERSATION March 27 Minecraft Coding!  Learn to code using figures from Minecraft! Please call Library staff at 310-323-7200 to register for this program. LEARN MORE   April 7 Cherry Blossom Festival  Enjoy entertaining cultural performances—plus an array of crafts by local artisans, a variety of tasty cuisine, and more! Bring your friends, pack a blanket, and delight in the blossoming cherry trees! LEARN MORE   ** denotes a City of Torrance Event March 23 Bark: Reading to Dogs ** March 27 Torrance Travelers are on the Road again! March 28 Novels at Night  March 30 Risky Business - A Painter’s Forum March 31 Easter Sunday Services April 6 My Cat is Better Than Your Cat April 6 Star Wars Saturday ** April 7 BASANT UTSAV~ Spring Dance Festival April 10 Armchair Traveler Book Group May 17 Armed Forces Day Military Exhibits 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!